Written and illustrated with unsurpassed clarity, Molecular Biology: Principles and Practice introduces fundamental concepts while exposing students to how science is done. The authors convey the sense of joy and excitement that comes from scientific discovery, highlighting the work of researchers who have shapedand who continue to shapethe field today. The second edition addresses recent discoveries and advances, corresponding to our ever-changing understanding of molecular biology. There are numerous new figures and photos, along with significantly updated figures in every chapter. There are also new end-of-chapter questions for every chapter and many new Unanswered Questions. This textbook is available with LaunchPad. LaunchPad combines an interactive ebook with high-quality multimedia content and ready-made assessment options, including Learning Curve adaptive quizzing. See 'Instructor Resources' and 'Student Resources' for further information.

• Throughout each chapter, special features focus on fascinating topics that enhance student understanding of the concepts

• Medicine looks at diseases that arise from defects in biochemical pathways, or examples of how concepts learned in molecular biology have contributed drug therapies or other treatments

• Technology focuses on cutting-edge molecular biology methods that students will likely be hearing about or even using in the future

• Evolution reveals the role of molecular biology research in understanding key biological processes and the connections between organisms

• A Closer Look highlights a wide variety of additional, intriguing topics
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• The second edition addresses recent discoveries and advances, corresponding to our ever-changing understanding of molecular biology

• There are numerous new figures and photos, along with significantly updated figures in every chapter

• There are also new end-of-chapter questions for every chapter and many new Unanswered Questions.

  Autorentext
  Michael M. Cox; Jennifer Doudna; Michael O'Donnell

  Inhalt
  I. Foundations.- II. Nucleic Acid Structure and Methods.- III. Information Transfer.- IV. Regulation