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DNA Technology - A Reference Handbook, 2nd Edition (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
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DNA Technology - A Reference Handbook, 2nd Edition (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
Series: Contemporary World Issues
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This accessibly written book introduces readers to DNA-one of the
most important technologies for the manipulation of all forms of
life, from simple bacteria to plants and animals. It also addresses
the most important social, ethical, political, economic, and other
issues raised by this form of technology. The great strides made in
our understanding of the structure and function of DNA in recent
decades have led to applying this invaluable knowledge to use in
serving humanity. For example, recent discoveries in the field of
genetic editing have created the potential for the creation of life
forms de novo, a possibility that results in profound ethical
issues for the human race that are just beginning to be discussed.
What other positive-and potentially negative-developments are
coming our way with continuing advancements in DNA research? DNA
Technology: A Reference Handbook provides an up-to-date historical
overview and general technical background to the topic as well as a
broad introduction to current issues related to the development of
DNA technology, such as genetically modified organisms, the use of
DNA technology in the forensic sciences, and genetic testing and
genetic therapy. Written by David E. Newton, an author and former
teacher who has dedicated a lifetime to authoring educational texts
on science and technology, this book examines the history of DNA
technology from its discovery in the 1950s to the present day and
covers recent advances, such as new methods for gene editing,
including CRISP-Cas9 technology. Readers need to have little or no
background knowledge of the technology of genetic engineering to
improve their understanding of DNA-based technologies and how DNA
research influences many current issues and debates in agriculture,
food science, forensics, public health, and other fields. The
single-volume work is particularly well-suited to students and
young adults because of the range of references included that serve
further study, such as a glossary of terms, a chronology, and an
extensive annotated bibliography. Provides an engaging and readable
introduction to the topic of DNA technology that enables
anyone-even readers with a minimal background in science-to
understand the science and technology involved in many of today's
key social issues Offers a thoroughly updated version of the
information and topics first presented in the successful first
edition of this book Presents an extensive range of reference
materials that include an extended annotated bibliography and
extensive endnotes Includes a Documents and Data chapter that
provides excerpts from important laws, court cases, government
reports, and other primary sources
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