The RNA World (Monograph) - Hardcover

Cech, Thomas R.; Atkins, John F.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0879697393 ISBN 13: 9780879697396

Publisher: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Pr, 2005

Synopsis

Recent studies on the activities of RNA in the cell have revolutionized our understanding of the many roles played by this molecule. The first two editions of The RNA World (1993, 1999) shed light on the pre-biotic era dominated by this versatile molecule, and provided an overview of the state of RNA research at the time. The new third edition of The RNA World updates this perspective, describing the vast array of newly discovered roles for RNA in the modern world. The updated original chapters are supplemented with new chapters on RNA-protein complexes, snRNPs and snoRNPs, telomerase RNA, RNAi, microRNAs, noncoding RNA, and many other subjects. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the biology of nucleic acids and gene regulation and a valuable resource for teaching these concepts.

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Review

"Overall, the book is splendid and a must for serious practitioners in the field." Trends in Biochemical Sciences "The book contains a wealth of information in a condensed form and thus, for some years to come..." Cell rich source of information and indispensable reading for researchers investigating the biology of nucleic acids." --Science

Edition details

• Publisher: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Pr
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0879697393
• ISBN 13: 9780879697396
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 750
• Editor: Gesteland Raymond F.