Molecular biology is a fast-paced field that constantly provides new insights into the living world and the role of humans within it. Students and professionals need a clear understanding of new discoveries and applications, as well as a firm grasp of the fundmental concepts. Clark's Molecular Biology: Understanding the Genetic Revolution gives readers what they need in both regards.
Clark effectively introduces basic concepts followed by more specific applications as the text evolves. He has included research results as current as late 2004 when the gene count for humans was officially changed, and takes a thorough look at the medical, agricultural, and social aspects that shape modern-day molecular biology. This text is written in a straightforward manner and beautifully illustrated in full color.
Molecular Biology covers a deliberately broad range of topics to show that molecular biology is not applicable merely to human medicine and health, but also applies to veterinary medicine, evolution, agriculture, and other areas.
Chapter 1 Basic genetics
Chapter 2 Cells and organisms
Chapter 3 DNA, RNA and protein
Chapter 4 Genes, genomes and DNA
Chapter 5 Cell division and DNA replication
Chapter 6 Transcription of genes
Chapter 7 Protein structure and function
Chapter 8 Protein synthesis
Chapter 9 Regulation of transcription in prokaryotes
Chapter 10 Regulation of transcription in eukaryotes
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This is an excellent book. It is very lucidly written. Clark covers a suitable set of topics, and treats each topic very thoroughly...He is very up-to-date in his coverage of the material."
-- John G. Burr --
University of Texas at Dallas
This textbook is very comprehensive, covering nearly all aspects of molecular biology and genetics. The textbook excels in defining key terms in a clear and understable way...The sprinkling of little side stories...keeps the reader interested, and kept me glued throughout the text.
-- B. Franklin Pugh --
Penn State University
The author did a very good job covering this vast subject and offered many insightful perspectives.
-- John F. Cannon --
University of Missouri