Product Description
This is the second edition of a highly successful textbook (over 50,000 copies sold) in which a highly illustrated, narrative text is combined with easyÂ–toÂ–use thoroughly reliable laboratory protocols. It contains a fully upÂ–toÂ–date collection of 12 rigorously tested and reliable lab experiments in molecular biology, developed at the internationally renowned Dolan DNA Learning Center of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, which culminate in the construction and cloning of a recombinant DNA molecule. Proven through more than 10 yearsÂ’ of teaching at research and nonresearch colleges and universities, junior colleges, community colleges, and advanced biology programs in high school, this book has been successfully integrated into introductory biology, general biology, genetics, microbiology, cell biology, molecular genetics, and molecular biology courses. The first eight chapters have been completely revised, extensively rewritten, and updated. The new coverage extends to the completion of the draft sequence of the human genome and the enormous impact these and other sequence data are having on medicine, research, and our view of human evolution. All sections on the concepts and techniques of molecular biology have been updated to reflect the current state of laboratory research. The laboratory experiments cover basic techniques of gene isolation and analysis, honed by over 10 years of classroom use to be thoroughly reliable, even in the hands of teachers and students with no prior experience. Extensive prelab notes at the beginning of each experiment explain how to schedule and prepare, while flow charts and icons make the protocols easy to follow. As in the first edition of this book, the laboratory course is completely supported by qualityÂ–assured products from the Carolina Biological Supply Company, from bulk reagents, to useable reagent systems, to singleÂ–use kits, thus satisfying a broad range of teaching applications.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 5 reviews)

Best Introduction to Genetics by Rish (Mumbai , India)

5 Stars
December 29, 2007
Excellent Textbook. This should be the first book that you should read before on to more advanced texts like Molecular Biology of the Gene.

My High School Textbook by jC (Northern VA)

5 Stars
July 04, 2007
This was used for my high school semester course "DNA Sci part 1" textbook used with Watson's Recombinant DNA textbook. DNA Science:A 1st Course, 2nd edi was useful in supplementing the updates in recent genetic advances and some newer, better graphic representations. I found this to be an easy textbook to read, although not intended for those without a biology and chemistry background since the book does not waste much ink on describing what should have already been learned. The other students in my class seemed to find this book to be a clear, understandable textbook as well. A very good first course textbook that keeps a student (or any person) interested. Nice big, clear print as well. The laboratories were the standard same as in the Recombinant DNA textbook.

Not Bad

4 Stars
August 02, 2005
I havent read much of this yet, we really wont be using much until the second quarter but so far it seems not bad i hope this review is as helpful to you as it would have been for me oh yeah dna is interesting

Great Intro to Genetic Science by Russifumi (Tucson)

5 Stars
July 28, 2005
This is the best single source of information on Genetic Science I have run across. Comprehensive from history, to theory, to lab practice. Highly recommended! Great illustrations and very clearly written. Its targeted to people with a serious interest in the field, definitely not for the "Genetic Science for Dummies" crowd.

spotless by K. Freyer (ardsley, ny United States)

5 Stars
March 21, 2004
This book is the best book on the subject on the market. The subject matter is juxtaposed by easy yet informative experiments that can be carried out in a normal scholastic setting. I hear the writers are all hotties.

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