Experts from academic and industrial laboratories detail viral and nonviral methods of gene transfer and discuss their applications in different organ systems in this collection of protocols. Methods range from those in which new molecular conjugates show promise for targeting gene transfer and regulating transgene expression, to those used in applications such as the delivery of therapeutic proteins, vaccination, and tissue engineering. This second edition contains revised methods based on retroviruses, adenoviruses, lentiviruses, and adeno-associated viruses. Quantitative aspects of gene therapy are strongly emphasized. A plastic comb binding is used. Morgan is affiliated with Brown University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)