Foreword
Molecular genomics is currently navigating through a revolutionary era promoted
by advances in DNA technologies. Knowledge web in this field has been
developed with an extraordinary potential over the last century. The innovative
work in this field has changed how we view and understand biological systems
and this new knowledge has led the way to innovative opportunities, allowing the
subject to grow and evolve at a phenomenal rate. Molecular biology underpins
much of today's biological research. Molecular biology is the study of the
structure and function of biologically important molecules, including DNA, RNA,
proteins, and the molecular events that govern cell function. Molecular biology
techniques such as molecular cloning of genes, gene transfer, genetic
manipulation of animal and plant embryo transfer, genetic manipulation of rumen
microbes, chemical and biological treatment of low-quality animal feed for
improved nutritive value, genetically engineered immunodiagnostic and
immunoprophylactic agents, as well as veterinary vaccines, are a reality today and
are finding their ways into research and development program of global
significance.
The structure and literary flavor of the book is up to the expectations of the
academicians and scholars. This book covers significant topics of the subject like
genomics and its spectrum, modern techniques, an overview of genetic
engineering, pan genomics, the role of genomics in the environment, the
significance of digital genomic era and the contribution of genomics towards the
society. Although the spectrum of the subject is immense, I am glad to see that the
book covers all relevant areas which are essential to understand the basic concepts
of the subject.
In today’s world of unprecedented knowledge and information, such a fine book
is worth reading. This book is highly recommended, especially for graduate
students who are in their early knowledge capacity. I would like to congratulate
the authors for contributing in bridging the knowledge gap of basic principles of
molecular genomics. I hope this book will be a fine addition to the field of
genomics and basic molecular biology.
Prof. Dr. İbrahim Hakkı CİĞERCİ
Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics
Afyonkocatepe University Afyonkarahisar
Turkey