Encyclopedic Dictionary of Genetics, Genomics, and Proteomics

By G. P. Redei

"very useful as a quick desk reference for students, professionals, and nonprofessionals." -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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471268216
• ISBN13: 9780471268215
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Wiley-Liss
• Length: 1379 Pages
• Weight: 7.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.8" x 8.7" x 11.3"