Understanding DNA: The Molecule and How it Works. Third Edition
Date: 08 May 2011, 01:24
|
The functional properties of any molecule are directly related to, and affected by, its structure. This is especially true for DNA, the molecular that carries the code for all life on earth. The third edition of Understanding DNA has been entirely revised and updated, and expanded to cover new advances in our understanding. It explains, step by step, how DNA forms specific structures, the nature of these structures and how they fundamentally affect the biological processes of transcription and replication. Written in a clear, concise and lively fashion, Understanding DNA is essential reading for all molecular biology, biochemistry and genetics students, to newcomers to the field from other areas such as chemistry or physics, and even for seasoned researchers, who really want to understand DNA. * Describes the basic units of DNA and how these form the double helix, and the various types of DNA double helix * Outlines the methods used to study DNA structure * Contains over 130 illustrations, some in full color, as well as exercises and further readings to stimulate student comprehension Review Praise for previous editions: "Stylish...beautifully crafted, with a logical step-by-step approach to the subject. A book from which the advanced undergraduate will benefit and which will also generate a refreshing perspective for experts" -NATURE "Understanding DNA is a great book that will surely prove to be a valuable teaching tool." -THE BIOCHEMIST "A systematic and comprehensive analysis of the structure of DNA from a wonderfully fresh perspective." -TRENDS IN GENETICS Preface Chapter 1 An Introduction to Molecular Biology for Non-Scientists Chapter 2 Why a Helix? Chapter 3 Different Kinds of Double Helix Chapter 4 Twisting and Curving Chapter 5 Curving in Three Dimensions Chapter 6 DNA Supercoiling Chapter 7 The Assembly of DNA into Chromosomes Chapter 8 Specific DNA-Protein Interactions Chapter 9 Methods Used to Study the Structure of DNA Chapter 10 DNA in Disease, Diagnostics, and Medicine Chapter 11 Cytosine Methylation and DNA Epigenetics Postscript Appendix 1: Notes on the Derivation of Some Technical Terms Appendix 2: The Chemical Theory of Base-stacking Interactions in DNA Appendix 3: How to modify Gene Expression Using Anti-sense Oligonucleotides, Ribozymes or Small Interfering-RNA Answers to Selected Exercises Index PassWord: books_for_all
|
DISCLAIMER:
This site does not store Understanding DNA: The Molecule and How it Works. Third Edition on its server. We only index and link to Understanding DNA: The Molecule and How it Works. Third Edition provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete Understanding DNA: The Molecule and How it Works. Third Edition if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.