Introduction to Molecular Biology, Genomics and Proteomics for Biomedical Engineers

ISBN-13: 9780367386559 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 480 str.

Robert B. Northrop; Anne N. Connor

Opis

A unique introductory text, this book is written for engineers and scientists with little background in molecular biology, genomics, and proteomics, who are working with, or planning to work with, living systems. The authors assume familiarity with basic calculus, physics, and linear algebra. They describe the very complex biochemical relations that permit life to exist, highlighting the specialized organic molecules in living organisms, and how they interact and react. This is a professional primer, not intended as a replacement for formal, in-depth course work, but intended to broaden the background and pique the interest of those new to this area.

Spis treści

Introduction. Life and Death. Review of Basic Cell Anatomy and Physiology. Introduction to Physical Biochemistry and Biochemical Systems Modeling. The Basis of Genetic Inheritance. Nucleic Acids and Their Functions. A Review of Proteins. The Genetic Basis for Certain Inheritable Diseases: Genomic Medicine. Some Instrumental Methods Used in Genomics, Proteomics, and Forensic Science. Applications of Genomics. Ethical Issues in Genetic Engineering. Appendix. Bibliography and References. Glossary. Index.

O autorze

Northrop, Robert B.; Connor, Anne N.