Introduction to Molecular Medicine

ISBN-13: 9780387953724 / Angielski / Miękka / 2002 / 153 str.

Dennis W. Ross; D. W. Ross

Opis

This book continues the story of a new field called molecular medi cine. The first edition appeared 10 years ago in a previous millennium. At that time cloning a gene was cutting edge research; now gene cloning is a high school science fair project. The complete sequencing of the human genome was finished last year; cloning a human is a likely (and very controversial) event for 2002. The tools of molecular medicine have become very powerful and automated; DNA on a chip and microarrays allow us to probe large parts of the genome and its function. The speed of sequencing DNA has increased about 100,0- fold over the decade since the first edition of this book was published. Following the great improvements in technology, DNA and molecular research have a rapidly deepening impact on human medicine. Molec ular therapies including DNA vaccines, antisense, and gene transplan tation are undergoing clinical trials."

Recenzje

From the reviews:

"Well written... presented in a style that is eminently readable... Dr. Ross' book is recommended... of particular interest to pathology and clinical medicine residents." (Archives of Pathology, on the second edition)

"...will appeal to students and clinicians who will appreciate an introduction to this complicated field which unlike others, is easy and good fun to read." (Annals of Oncology, on the second edition)

Spis treści

PART I: Basics of Molecular Biology. 1. Human Genome, 2. Gene Regulation and Expression, 3. Genetic Engineering. PART II: Molecular Approach to Disease. 4. Infectious Disease, 5. Inherited Genetic Diseases, 6. Immune System and Blood Cells, 7. Cancer, 8. Molecular Therapeutics. Conclusions. Glossary. Index.