Molecular Biology and Biotechnology: A Comprehensive Desk Reference - Softcover

Robert A. Meyers

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1560819251 ISBN 13: 9781560819257

Publisher: VCH, 1995

Synopsis

1995. 4°. Edited by Robert A. Meyers. With figures and tables. Includes bibliogrphical references and index. XXXVIIII, 1034 p., softcover.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Essential for the top of every desk and laboratory bench, this single volume reference is the first and last resource required to answer any question relating to molecular biology, biotechnology, or molecular medicine. This work contains the theory and techniques for understanding, modifying, manipulating, expressing, and synthesizing biological molecules, conformations, and aggregates. Over 250 carefully-reviewed articles, contributed by outstanding scientists in the field, provide detailed and readable coverage of today's most relevant topics including life processes at the molecular level, genetic disease diagnosis and genetic therapy, the theory and techniques for understanding, manipulating, and synthesizing biological molecules and their aggregates.

From the Back Cover:

Molecular Biology and Biotechnology A Comprehensive Desk Reference "The remarkable pace and diversity of contemporary molecular biology and genomics make it difficult for individuals to find a single source of introductory information on a bewildering array of topics. This work, drawing upon the leading experts in the field, provides an invaluable reference source for this task." George Poste, President, Research and Development, SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals Molecular Biology and Biotechnology is a convenient, current, and comprehensive one-volume "library" of the theories and the techniques involved in understanding the molecular basis of life and the application of that knowledge in genetics, medicine, and agriculture. It contains more than 250 carefully reviewed articles written by 378 eminent scientists representing 18 countries, including 8 Nobel laureates. The book contains over 120 tables and 500 illustrations, including a section in full color. All articles are designed as self-contained treatments of the important topics in molecular biology that are presented on a first-principles basis and include appropriate mathematics and references. Arranged alphabetically for easy access, each article begins with a key word section to assist the scientist or university student who is unfamiliar with the specific subject area. The book includes more than 1,500 key words, each defined within the context of the particular scientific field covered by the article, since the same word may have different meanings in different fields. In addition to the key word definitions, the Glossary of Basic Terms found at the back of the book defines the most commonly used terms in molecular biology. Extensive cross-references and a detailed subject index give the reader further easy access to topics of particular interest. The unique structure and organization of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology allow maximum comprehension by both novice and expert. The book will be an invaluable resource for scientists trained in other fields who are interested in working in the fields of molecular biology, molecular medicine, or biotechnology.

About this edition

• Publisher: VCH
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 1560819251
• ISBN 13: 9781560819257
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 1034