Although designed for undergraduates with an interest in molecular biology, biotechnology, and bioengineering, this book Techniques in Genetic Engineering IS NOT: a laboratory manual; nor is it a textbook on molecular biology or biochemistry. There is some basic information in the appendices about core concepts such as DNA, RNA, protein, genes, and genomes; however, in general it is assumed that the reader has a background on these key issues.

Techniques in Genetic Engineering briefly introduces some common genetic engineering techniques and focuses on how to approach different...