Author Profile

Dr. Vikram R. Kakulte is working as Head, Department of Zoology in Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj's K.R.T. Arts, B.H. Commerce and A.M. Science (K.T.H.M.) College, Gangapur Road, Nashik 422002. He has completed his Ph.D. degree in Zoology from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad and has more than 29 years of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has published 14 Indian patents , 1 Australian patent and 1 U.S. patent. He has written 12 Reference books and 18 text books of undergraduate level. Dr. Kakulte has also written several scientific articles leading in marathi newspapers and magazines. He has published more than 25 research paper in national and international journals and presented research papers in various conferences and seminars.

About The Book

The book contributes chapters on the basics of genetic engineering, on applications of the technology to attempt to solve problems of greater importance to both society and industry, and comes to a close by reminding us of the moral responsibility we have to always keep in mind, that nature is a very fragile equilibrium and that we have already put it at risk. We should always pay attention to the ethical, moral and environmental consequences of applications that have not been tested enough in the laboratory and in controlled field facilities to avoid unexpected and unintentional harm to our and other species and as well as the environment.

Table of Contents

1. Genes, Genetic Code, Genetic Elements and Gene Expression
2. Role of Enzymes in Genetic
3. Detecting Nucleic
4. Nucleic Acids: Isolation and
5. Biological Methods of Gene Transfer
6. Plant Improvement and Transgenic Science
7. Animal Improvement and Transgenic Science
8. Microbial Biotechnology
9. Methods of Gene Therapy
10. Human Welfare Through Marine Biotechnology
Bibliography
Index