Description
Book SynopsisWritten in a clear, accessible style, the book starts with an introduction to key molecular biology techniques and considers techniques used specifically for cloning animals and generating transgenic animals. Later chapters examine the diverse theoretical, technical and ethical issues raised by cloning and transgenesis in both animals and humans.
Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION.
CHAPTER 1 FROM THE GENE TO THE TRANSGENIC ANIMAL.
Genome composition.
Gene structure.
The number of genes in genomes.
The major techniques of genetic engineering.
The systematic description of genomes.
Classical genetic selection.
Experimental mutation in genomes.
CHAPTER 2 TECHNIQUES FOR CLONING AND TRANSGENESIS.
Cloning.
Gene therapy.
Techniques of animal transgenesis.
CHAPTER 3 APPLICATIONS OF CLONING AND TRANSGENESIS.
Applications of animal cloning.
Applications of animal transgenesis.
CHAPTER 4 LIMITS AND RISKS OF CLONING, GENE THERAPY AND TRANSGENESIS.
Limits and risks of cloning.
Limits and risks of gene therapy.
Limits and risks of transgenesis.
CONCLUSION AND PERSPECTIVES.
REFERENCES.
INDEX.
