For courses in Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, and Gene Regulation. Two decades ago Benjamin Lewin's Genes revolutionized the teaching of molecular biology and molecular genetics by introducing a unified approach to bacteria and higher organisms. Genes has remained at the cutting edge of molecular biology, covering gene structure, organization, and expression. Originally the text opened with the genetic code and worked toward genome structure. Genes VIII changed the approach to begin with the sequence of the human and other genomes and starts with complete coverage of recent advances in genomics. The coverage of genomics is then integrated throughout the text. In striving to maintain currency, the new edition has updated coverage on genome organization, DNA replication, gene regulation and many other new topics. Pt. 1. Genes -- 1. Genes Are Dna -- 2. The Interrupted Gene -- 3. The Content Of The Genome -- 4. Clusters And Repeats -- Pt. 2. Proteins -- 5. Messenger Rna -- 6. Protein Synthesis -- 7. Using The Genetic Code -- 8. Protein Localization -- Pt. 3. Gene Expression -- 9. Transcription -- 10. The Operon -- 11. Regulatory Circuits -- 12. Phage Strategies -- Pt. 4. Dna -- 13. The Replicon -- 14. Dna Replication -- 15. Recombination And Repair -- 16. Transposons -- 17. Retroviruses And Retroposons -- 18. Rearrangement Of Dna -- Pt. 5. The Nucleus -- 19. Chromosomes -- 20. Nucleosomes -- 21. Promoters And Enhancers -- 22. Activating Transcription -- 23. Controlling Chromatin Structure. Benjamin Lewin. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Two decades ago Benjamin Lewin's Genes revolutionized the way we think about and teach molecular biology and molecular genetics. His approach unified the discipline by providing an integrated account of the structure and function of genes in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Setting a standard for currency, Genes continually embraces emerging trends in this field, such as introducing the molecular aspect of the gene before the traditional analysis of formal genetics. Genes VIII continues to innovate; expanding the early discussion of the genome and integrating new information on gene sequencing throughout the text. The unique feature of this book's first edition was the presentation of a unified approach to the molecular biology of prokaryotes and eukaryotes. The success of this approach, and its continuation, is the result of a long string of discoveries showing similarities in solutions to biological problems that often extend across many or even all species. A six-part organization covers genes, proteins, gene expression, DNA, the nucleus, and cells. For individuals in the science community interested in genetics.
