Gene VIII

Author: (USA) Robert L. Lewin (Lewin/B.) Edited by Yu Long / Jiang Songmin / Zhao Shouyuan
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: New additions and revisions: New advances in genomics, DNA replication, repair, recombination, transcription, translation, cancer, and signal transduction, as well as human and mouse genomic sequence data. Genomics examples: Genomics runs throughout the book, providing a more cutting-edge and interdisciplinary introduction to molecular biology. Since its publication, the monumental work Genes has been revised seven times over the past two decades. This not only reflects the rapid development and fruitful achievements of gene research but also demonstrates the immense popularity of the book among readers. This Chinese translation of Genes VIII includes many new additions and reviews new advances. It is rich in information, illustrated with numerous figures, and vividly illustrates the idea that genes are the fundamental basis of life. Genes VIII serves as a textbook and reference for students and researchers in all branches of life sciences. From Genes to the current Genes VIII, the series has become an enduring classic over the past 20 years, regarded as the international bible of molecular biology. Each edition keeps pace with disciplinary developments, making it even more suitable for current learning and research. As the newest edition, the book retains its core content, including a systematic introduction to the structure, organization, and expression of genes, as well as the molecular activities of proteins and cells. At the same time, it incorporates many new content and features. First, the chapters have been reorganized to integrate genomics throughout the book, comprehensively updating the organization of genomes, DNA replication, repair, recombination, transcription, translation, and gene regulation, along with many new thematic sections. The content on prokaryotes has been expanded, and the illustrations have become richer and more detailed. The Chinese translation well preserves the style of the original book, making it even more suitable for Chinese students and teachers to study and reference. This book is recognized as one of the best references for learning molecular biology, molecular genetics, and genomics.