* All aspects of genetic engineering in the post-genomic era are covered, beginning with the basics of DNA structure and DNA metabolism. * Strong emphasis is placed on the latest, post genomic technologies including DNA macro and microarrays, genome-wide two hybrid analysis, proteomics and bioinformatics. * An example driven past-to-present approach to allow the experiments of today to be placed in an historical context * Associated website including updates, additional content and illusions