The Art of Genes

The Art of Genes

ISBN: 0198503431
Title: The Art of Genes
Author: Enrico Coen
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication Date: 1999-07-15
Number Of Pages: 386

Book Description:

How is a tiny fertilised egg able to turn itself into a human being? How can an acorn transform itself into an oak tree? Through a highly original synthesis of science and art, this book vividly describes the recent revolution in our understanding of how plants and animals develop. Drawing on a wide range of material — from flowers growing petals instead of sex organs, and flies that develop an extra pair of wings, to works by Leonardo and Magritte — it explains the language and meaning of genes, in an entertaining way that is both accurate and accessible to the general reader. It shows how an organism develops through an interactive dialogue in which there is no clear separation between plan and execution, much as an artist might paint a picture. By explaining how this process has arisen, the book arrives at fresh and exciting insights into the nature of evolution, development and human creativity.

A groundbreaking new way of looking at one of the last great mysteries of biology
Written by an author at the cutting edge of current research
The first broadly accessible synthesis of modern ideas in development, that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. A fundamentally new approach to looking at development and its relation to evolution and human creativity
A fresh synthesis of key ideas in science, art and philosophy
An integrated account of plant and animal biology.

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Advanced Bacterial Genetics: Use of Transposons and Phage for Genomic Engineering

Advanced Bacterial Genetics: Use of Transposons and Phage for Genomic Engineering, Volume 421 (Methods in Enzymology)
by Kelly T Hughes (Editor)

Product Details:
* Hardcover: 320 pages
* Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (February 27, 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0123737494

Book Description
The critically acclaimed laboratory standard for more than fifty years, Methods in Enzymology is one of the most highly respected publications in the field of biochemistry. Since 1955, each volume has been eagerly awaited, frequently consulted, and praised by researchers and reviewers alike. Now with over 400 volumes (all of them still in print), the series contains much material still relevant todaytruly an essential publication for researchers in all fields of life sciences. This new volume presents methods related to the use of bacterial genetics for genomic engineering. The book includes sections on strain collections and genetic nomenclature; transposons; and phage.

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Environmental and Microbial Relationships

Environmental and Microbial Relationships (The Mycota)
by Christian P. Kubicek (Editor), Irina S. Druzhinina (Editor)

Product Details:
* Hardcover: 350 pages
* Publisher: Springer; 2nd ed. edition (October 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 3540718397

Book Description
After the publication of Volume IV in 1997, the introduction of molecular methods into ecology led to significant new findings. Emphasizing these advances, the chapters for the second edition have been completely updated and revised. This volume provides insight into current research on fungal populations and communities. It focuses on fungal responses to the physical environment, interactions with other fungi, microorganisms and invertebrates, the role of fungi in ecosystem processes such as decomposition and nutrient cycling, and aspects of biogeography and conservation. Several chapters deal with various applications in, e.g. biological pest control, natural products discovery, and the degradation of toxic organic compounds. This is an invaluable source of information both for scientists who wish to update their knowledge of current progress and for graduate students interested in obtaining a first overview of this field of research.

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