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Rapid advances in molecular biology and genetics have led to new fields of inquiry such as genomics and proteomics, as well as new ways of looking at previously existing fields, as in the development of molecular medicine. All new fields typically suffer from a proliferation of terms and abbreviations that accumulate faster than the ability to keep up with them; this two-volume set seeks to redress that problem. Although many of the terms and concepts in this book are necessarily highly specialized, there are also entries on many basic topics, such as the chemistry of amino acids, DNA repair mechanisms, and the biology of transcription factors. All of the article-length entries include the author's name, academic affiliation, and e-mail address, and a list of references for further reading; they are marked for the most part with excellent illustrations, most in full color. The book is extensively cross-referenced. This is a valuable resource for any academic library, especially any serving medical personnel or researchers. ^BSumming Up: Recommended. Graduate students through professionals/practitioners. R. K. Harris William Carey College
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