Overview

The modification of cells and organisms by the insertion of new genes is one of the most powerful tools of modern biology. These rapidly developing techniques have enabled researchers to dissect and manipulate biological processes of fundamental and economic importance. This volume results from the Royal Society discussion meeting on transgenic modification of plants and animals held in 1992. Overview chapters assess the current understanding of genetic modification and their applications in both plants and animals. Topics reviewed include: progress in genome mapping; sex determination and embryo formation; epigenetic variation; gene switches and control of development; stem cell manipulation; genetic enhancement of organisms by gene insertion; and disease investigation. Throughout, examples are drawn from the latest research on both plants and animals. Key references provide a guide to the literature. This book should be of interest to researchers and post-graduate students using or considering using, transgenic technology.

Full Product Details

Author:   R.B. Flavell ,  R.B. Heap
Publisher:   Chapman and Hall
Imprint:   Chapman and Hall
Edition:   1994 ed.
Weight:   0.653kg
ISBN:  

9780412555107

ISBN 10:   0412555107
Pages:   119
Publication Date:   30 November 1993
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

Overview: Progress in Genome Mapping.- 1 Genetic maps.- Sex Determination and Embryo Formation.- 2 The regulation of sexual development in plants.- 3 Sex determining gene expression during embryogenesis.- Epigenetic Variation.- 4 The inheritance of germline-specific epigenetic modifications during development.- 5 The germinal inheritance of epigenetic information in plants.- Gene Switches and Control of Development.- 6 The regulation of human globin gene switching.- 7 Gene regulation of flowering.- Overview: Progress in Plant Genome Analysis and Modification.- 8 New opportunities to dissect and manipulate plant processes.- Stem Cell Manipulation.- 9 Genome manipulation in embryonic stem cells.- Genetic Enhancement of Organisms by Gene Insertion.- 10 Gene transfer therapy for heritable disease: cell and expression targeting.- 11 Enhancing the efficiency of transgene expression.- 12 Improved agronomic and quality traits in transgenic crops: recent advances.- Transgenic Investigations of a Disease.- 13 Transgenic investigations of prion diseases of humans and animals.

Reviews

Resulting from the Royal Society Discussion Meeting held in July 1992, this volume provides insights into how transgenes are being exploited to discover new knowledge in animals and plants. ]o Book News ]d May 1994

Resulting from the Royal Society Discussion Meeting held in July 1992, this volume provides insights into how transgenes are being exploited to discover new knowledge in animals and plants. |o Book News |d May 1994

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions