Genetic Engineering

Jane K. Setlow, PhD. has championed the field of genetics for over 30 years, agreeing to edit Genetic Engineering: Principles & Methods since its inception in 1979. An internationally recognized scientist with numerous publications, Dr. Setlow is the former Chairperson of the NIH Recombinant DNA Molecule Advisory Committee (RAC). Her lab can found at Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York.

From a review of a previous volume: d 'I have reviewed several books in this series and have been regularly impressed with the depth and quality of the material.' d Quarterly Review of Biology

• Application of Computational Neural Networks to the Prediction of Protein Structural Features.- Human Cellular Protein Patterns and Their Link to Genome Data Mapping and Sequencing Data: Towards an Integrated Approach to the Study of Gene Expression.- Regulation of Translation in Plants.- On the Origins, Structures and Functions of Restriction-Modification Enzymes.- Manipulation of Amino Acid Balance in Maize Seeds.- Investigational Approaches for Studying the Structures and Biological Functions of Myeloid Antimicrobial Peptides.- Progress in the Cloning of Genes for Plant Storage Lipid Biosynthesis.- Genes for Crop Improvement.- Molecular Biology and Genetics of Protective Fungal Endophytes of Grasses.- Prospects for Human Gene Therapy.- The use of Microparticle Injection to Introduce Genes Into Animal Cells in vitro and in vivo.