Title: Molecular Cell Biology- Authors: Harvey Lodish, Arnold Berk, Paul Matsudaira, Chris A. Kaiser, Monty Krieger, Matthew P. Scott, Lawrence Zipursky, James Darnell
- Hardcover: 1152 pages
- Publisher: W. H. Freeman; 5 edition (August 1, 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0716743663
- ISBN-13: 978-0716743668
- Book Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 1.5 inches
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This is a very good text book for a senior undergraduate, or introductory graduate level, course and students. It is highly readable for those with a biology background looking to learn more about cutting edge data, techniques and theories. It was required for an introductory graduate class in Molecular Biology-Genetic Mechanisms and Nucleic Acids. This book is recommended for those interested in upper level undergraduate or graduate level molecular biology, genetics and biochemistry. Some knowledge of biology is assumed, but as long as you have some introductory biology background, you should be able to get the most from this book.
But, The Alberts text (Molecular Biology of the Cell, Fourth Edition) is superior to this text in every way. It is clearer, more precise, and contains more information. This one manages to make simple concepts become quite difficult. Excellent. Hands down the best book out there for cell biology. Gives a thorough look at the exciting unraveling of the cell. Figures are exceptional.