Molecular Biology

Contents: Preface. 1. Cells and viruses. 2. Basics of molecular evolution. 3. Protein structure and functions. 4. DNA replication and recombination. 5. Functions of macromolecules. 6. Nucleic acids, genomes and proteomics. 7. Signal perception and transduction. 8. G-protein coupled reaction. 9. Gene targeting and the biology of learning and memory. 10. Genes and disease. 11. Molecular biology for computer scientists. Bibliography. Index.

"In recent years, knowledge of molecular organisation of cell has led to the development of new technique which have brought forth greater accuracy and objectives to the study of pathological states. In the light of this knowledge, it becomes imperative that one be familiar with the concepts of molecular biology, the study of genes and cells at the molecular level. The book details all these basic concepts with the aid of illustrations, making them more illuminator.

'Molecular Biology' has been written with the view of presenting a coherent, enlightening work on the topic by means of which experts may approach the subject with an expert reader may approach the subject with an eager constitution. Covering a wide scope of knowledge, related to molecular and cell biology including structural and functional genomics, nucleic acids, genomes and proteomics, the book will serve as an addition to the field of exciting knowledge and seeks to be an illuminating one to professionals and general readers alike." (jacket)