Fundamental Molecular Biology

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Fundamental Molecular Biology Discover a focused and up to date exploration of foundational and core concepts in molecular biology The newly revised Third Edition of Fundamental Molecular Biology delivers a selective and precise treatment of essential topics in molecular biology perfect for allowing students to develop an accurate understanding of the applications of the field. The book applies the process of discovery-observations, questions, experimental designs, results, and conclusions-with an emphasis on the language of molecular biology. Readers will easily focus on the key ideas they need to succeed in any introductory molecular biology course. Fundamental Molecular Biology provides students with the most up to date techniques and research used by molecular biologists today. Readers of the book will have the support and resources they need to develop a concrete understanding of core and foundational concepts of molecular biology, without being distracted by outdated or peripheral material. Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of: A thorough introduction to and comparison of eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms illustrating the variation of cellular processes across organisms Tool boxes exploring up to date experimental methods and techniques used by molecular biologists Focus boxes providing detailed treatment of topics that delve further into experimental strategies Disease boxes placing complex regulatory pathways in their relevant context and illustrating key principles of molecular biology Perfect for instructors and professors of introductory molecular biology courses, Fundamental Molecular Biology will also earn a place in the libraries of anyone seeking to improve their understanding of molecular biology with an insightful and well-grounded treatment of the core principles of the subject.

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The author received the 2009 Outstanding Faculty Award, the Commonwealth of Virginia's highest honor for faculty, in January 2009. More accessible to beginning students in the field than its encyclopedic counterparts, Fundamental Molecular Biology provides a distillation of the essential concepts of molecular biology, and is supported by current examples, experimental evidence, an outstanding art program, multimedia support and a solid pedagogical framework. The text has been praised both for its balanced and solid coverage of traditional topics, and for its broad coverage of RNA structure and function, epigenetics and medical molecular biology.* Focuses primarily on eukaryotic examples but includes key comparisons with prokaryotic organisms where it is appropriate* Includes all-original artwork providing the clearest possible insight into complex concepts. All artwork is available online and on CD-ROM* Supplemented by outstanding student and instructor media resources including a CD-ROM that comes with every book and an interactive website at www.blackwellpublishing.com/allison featuring all artwork, animations of key processes, and useful student comprehension material* Pedagogical boxes throughout explain additional concepts and topics in molecular biology: -TOOLS BOXES explore key experimental methods and techniques in molecular biology -FOCUS BOXES offer more detailed treatment of topics and delve into experimental strategies, historical background and areas for further exploration -DISEASE BOXES illustrate key principles of molecular biology by examining diseases that result from gene defects Visit www. blackwellpublishing.com/allison to access helpful student and instructor resources online. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.