Genomes At Work

Is GE the first thing that comes to mind when hearing the words “genome" or “genomic technology"? You may be surprised to discover how much more there is to this fascinating field of knowledge than just genetic engineering. We devise technologies in order to meet human wants and needs. The greatest need that we have in the 21st century is to reverse the damage we are doing to the living systems of planet Earth. In this comprehensive, clearly written account, Jane Young describes the ways in which genomic technologies can assist with tackling the interwoven crises of biodiversity loss, environmental degradation and climate disruption that imperil Aotearoa New Zealand. All living organisms share a common origin and are linked together through the information coded in their DNA. Genomes at Work explains the basic biology that we need to grasp in order to understand how genomic knowledge could help treat myrtle rust, plan tuatara translocations, remediate polluted industrial sites, dev...