Understanding DNA the molecule & how it works

• Other Authors: Calladine, C. R. (Editor), Drew, Horace (Editor), Luisi, Ben (Editor), Travers, Andrew (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: San Diego, Calif. Academic 2004
• Edition: THIRD EDITION
• Subjects: DNA; Molecular Biology
• Online Access: Click Here to View Status and Holdings.
• Item Description: Previous ed.: published as by Chris Calladine and Horace R. Drew. 1997
• Physical Description: 352 pages illustrations 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780121550899; 0121550893

The functional properties of any molecule are directly related to, and affected by, its structure. This is especially true for DNA, the molecular that carries the code for all life on earth. The third edition of Understanding DNA has been entirely revised and updated, and expanded to cover new advances in our understanding. It explains, step by step, how DNA forms specific structures, the nature of these structures and how they fundamentally affect the biological processes of transcription and replication. Written in a clear, concise and lively fashion, Understanding DNA is essential reading for all molecular biology, biochemistry and genetics students, to newcomers to the field from other areas such as chemistry or physics, and even for seasoned researchers, who really want to understand DNA