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.