Molecular Biology Books

New and Published Books

1. Handbook of Molecular and Cellular Methods in Biology and Medicine, Third Edition

   Edited by Leland J. Cseke, Ara Kirakosyan, Peter B. Kaufman, Margaret V. Westfall

   Several milestones in biology have been achieved since the first publication of the Handbook of Molecular and Cellular Methods in Biology and Medicine. This is true particularly with respect to genome-level sequencing of higher eukaryotes, the invention of DNA microarray technology, advances in...

   Published December 11th 2011 by CRC Press
2. Nutritional Genomics

   The Impact of Dietary Regulation of Gene Function on Human Disease

   Edited by Wayne R. Bidlack, Raymond L. Rodriguez

   The notion of matching diet with an individual’s genetic makeup is transforming the way the public views nutrition as a means of managing health and preventing disease. To fulfill the promise of nutritional genomics, researchers are beginning to reconcile the diverse properties of dietary factors...

   Published December 4th 2011 by CRC Press
3. Fungi

   Experimental Methods In Biology, Second Edition

   By Ramesh Maheshwari

   Series: Mycology

   Fungi are now at the forefront of research on mechanisms in gene silencing, biological rhythm, mating processes, biogenesis of intracellular organelles, adaptations to hostile habitats, structure of natural populations, and speciation. Because of their small genomes, fungi are being used in "...

   Published September 20th 2011 by CRC Press
4. Genetic Resources, Chromosome Engineering, and Crop Improvement

   Medicinal Plants, Volume 6

   Edited by Ram J. Singh

   Series: Chapman & Hall/CRC Medicinal and Aromatic Plants-Industrial Profiles

   Medicinal Plants, Volume 6 of the Genetic Resources, Chromosome Engineering, and Crop Improvement series summarizes landmark research and describes medicinal plants as nature’s pharmacy. Highlights Examines the use of molecular technology for maintaining authenticity and quality of plant-based...

   Published September 14th 2011 by CRC Press
5. Chemical Modification of Biological Polymers

   By Roger L. Lundblad

   Series: Protein Science

   Examining the chemical modification of biological polymers and the emerging applications of this technology, Chemical Modification of Biological Polymers reflects the change in emphasis in this subsection of biotechnology from the study of protein structure and function toward applications in...

   Published September 12th 2011 by CRC Press
6. Structural Glycobiology

   Edited by Elizabeth Yuriev, Paul A. Ramsland

   Published July 30th 2011 by CRC Press
7. Integrated Molecular Evolution

   By Scott Orland Rogers

   Molecular evolution, phylogenetics, genomics, and other related topics are all critical to understanding evolutionary processes. All too frequently, however, they are treated separately in textbooks and courses, such that students fail to connect all of the concepts, principles, and nuances of the...

   Published July 26th 2011 by CRC Press
8. Inflammation, Lifestyle and Chronic Diseases

   The Silent Link

   Edited by Bharat B. Aggarwal, Sunil Krishnan, Sushovan Guha

   Series: Oxidative Stress and Disease

   Oxidative stress and inflammation are among the most important factors of disease. Chronic infections, obesity, alcohol and tobacco usage, radiation, environmental pollutants, and high-calorie diets have been recognized as major risk factors for a variety of chronic diseases from cancer to...

   Published July 26th 2011 by CRC Press
9. How Proteins Work

   By Mike Williamson

   How Proteins Work is an up-to-date and authoritative account of protein function in living systems, explained within the governing parameters of physics, chemistry, and evolution. This text will enable advanced undergraduate students in biochemistry and biophysics to understand the relationships...

   Published July 19th 2011 by Garland Science
10. The Structure of Biological Membranes, Third Edition

    Edited by Philip L. Yeagle

    Biological membranes provide the fundamental structure of cells and viruses. Because much of what happens in a cell or in a virus occurs on, in, or across biological membranes, the study of membranes has rapidly permeated the fields of biology, pharmaceutical chemistry, and materials science. The...

    Published July 17th 2011 by CRC Press