Insect Molecular Genetics: An Introduction to Principles and Applications

Insect Molecular Genetics: An Introduction to Principles and Applications, Fourth Edition, provides the most recent advances and research in entomology and molecular genetics. It demonstrates the role molecular genetics plays in pest management and basic insect biology research, assuming readers have little to no prior knowledge of the subject.

The newest edition of this internationally-renowned book features updates on the latest trends and discoveries, such as CRISPR-Cas genome editing methods, epigenetic inheritance, DNA amplification techniques, and molecular phylogenies. Certain chapter topics, including P-element mediated transformation and insect population molecular techniques, are condensed and updated to create a more comprehensive and concise read.

This is a foundational text and valuable resource for entomologists with limited training in molecular genetics, as well as pest control advisors who need to understand the vocabulary and methods that are used to solve entomological issues.

Contains a new chapter on CRISPR-CAS and the basic biology of these systems related to arthropodsIncludes new and updated methods and examples of insect gene modification, with discussion of regulatory and ethical issuesOffers compiled and comprehensive terminology at the introductory levelIllustrated with diagrams and tables to further explain key topics and concept