Encyclopedic Dictionary Of Genetics, Genomics And Proteomics

very useful as a quick desk reference for students, professionals, and non-professionals. - Quarterly Review of Biology . a trove of valuable clinical information - New England Journal of Medicine . This extensively expanded and thoroughly revised new edition provides a uniquely user-friendly and clearly written tool for navigating the latest terminology, concepts, theories, applications, and technology in these dynamic disciplines. This second edition includes a vast range of terms and concepts dealing with biochemistry, cell and developmental biology, immunology, hereditary diseases, and molecular evolution, through to the state-of-the-art in genomics and proteomics. The nearly 25,000 alphabetically arranged entries are explained in a concise yet detailed manner, including ample cross-references, literature citations, databases, tables, and illustrations.