BIO732 – Gene Manipulation and Genetic Engineering is a comprehensive resource aimed at providing an in-depth understanding of the techniques and applications of genetic manipulation and engineering at Virtual University. The essential guide includes both theoretical and practical aspects, hence making it indispensable for students studying molecular biology and biotechnology.
This book will introduce the important principles of genetics, molecular biology, and biotechnology—the three bases of gene manipulation. The following explains the most advanced techniques currently used in the field, elaborating on the important genetic manipulation methods in current use: recombinant DNA technology, CRISPR-Cas9, and gene editing techniques.
The aim of this chapter is to allow students to understand how genetic engineering finds its application in agriculture, medicine, environmental science, and pharmaceutical research. The chapter will also include case studies of GMOs and the consequences of such products on society and ecosystems so as to bring forth some of the ethical, social, and legal issues associated with the manipulation of genes.
Discussion of such advanced topics as gene therapy, gene silencing, and the use of synthetic biology to make new organisms with desirable characteristics makes the BIO732 book comprehensive. It also details description of protocols in the lab, including protocols for cloning, expression systems, and the bioinformatics tools used in genetic data analysis.
The BIO732 book will highlight recent advances in genetic engineering, including the development of precision medicine, and bioinformatics in designing and analyzing genetic constructs. Students would be better equipped to design genetic research on their own and actively contribute to the development of the subject through real-life examples and current research.
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