Publisher's Synopsis
Knowledge in the area of genetic biochemistry has developed over recent years; expanded knowledge of DNA structure has given rise to whole new scientific areas such as oncogene research and genetic engineering. This treatment of DNA structure and protein synthesis presents the essential concepts of the topic, promoting an understanding of gene to protein transition, and facilitating an understanding of modern molecular biology.;The author takes a pedagogic approach, blending basic notions with the latest research findings. This logical progression commences with a review of nucleic acid biochemistry and genome expression, follows through the stages of translation, replication and transcription, and ends with a review of genetic engineering principles. There is a section dealing with the genetic origin of cancer in man and the role of oncogenes, as well as a chapter discussing the structure and pathogenetic power viruses.
