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The thread of life : the story of genes and genetic engineering
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The thread of life : the story of genes and genetic engineering

by Susan Aldridge

This introduction to molecular biology examines the structure and function of DNA and the principles of genetic engineering. It explores applications in medicine, biotechnology, and environmental science, while discussing how genetic research informs the study of evolution.

Accession 30427 ISBN 0521465427 Publisher Cambridge University Press
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