Fundamental Molecular Biology, 2nd Edition

by Allison, Lizabeth A.

• ISBN13: 9781118059814
• ISBN10: 1118059816
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-10-18
• Publisher: Wiley
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Summary

Unique in in its focus on eukaryotic molecular biology, this textbook provides a distillation of the essential concepts of molecular biology, supported by current examples, experimental evidence, and boxes that address related diseases, methods, and techniques. End-of-chapter analytical questions are well designed and will enable students to apply the information they learned in the chapter. A supplementary website include self-tests for students, resources for instructors, as well as figures and animations for classroom use.

Author Biography

Lizabeth Allison is currently the Dorman Family Term Distinguished Professor of Biology at the College of William and Mary. Recently she was honored by the State Council on Higher Education in Virginia with the "Commonwealth's Outstanding Faculty" award. Dr. Allison's award-winning dedication to her students and to the art of teaching are well-reflected in her textbook, the first edition of which has been adopted for use by colleges and universities across the United States and Europe.

Table of Contents

1.The Beginnings of Molecular Biology

2.The Structure of DNA

3.The Versatility of RNA

4.Protein Structure and Folding

5.Genome Organization and Evolution

6.DNA Replication and Telomere Maintenance

7.DNA Repair Pathways

8.Recombinant DNA Technology and Molecular Cloning

9.Tools for Analyzing Gene Expression

10.Transcription in Bacteria

11.Transcription in Eukaryotes

12.Epigenetic Mechanisms of Gene Regulation

13.RNA Processing and Posttranscriptional Gene Regulation

14.The Mechanism of Translation

15.Genetically Modified Organisms

16.Genome Analysis

17.Medical Molecular Biology