Genetic Engineering: A Primer presents the growing field of biotechnology to non-science majors and other general interest readers. The author examines the natural forces that change genetic information and the ways in which scientists have learned to engineer these genetic changes. With a wealth of information flooding the popular press, including the news and debate surrounding cloning, Genetic Engineering is a timely volume that provides background information to the reader intent on understanding this fascinating development. Content includes genetic engineering of plants, embryo transfers and cloning of animals, gene therapy and disease, other applications for gene therapy, biotechnology, and safety.
