Here is a broad overview of the central topics and issues in molecular biology and molecular medicine, with up-to-the minute information about developments in the field including pharmacogenics and pharmacoproteomics, gene therapy and gene regulation. Presented in an accessible A to Z format, the Encyclopedia’s more than 2000 entries are written by leading experts in genomics and proteomics. The entries comprise in-depth essays, illustrated with full-color figures, and presented in a lucid style that will appeal to both experts and interested lay people.

This new third edition updates a best-selling encyclopedia. It includes about 56% more words than the 1,392-page second edition of 2003. The number of illustrations increased to almost 2,000 and their quality has improved by design and four colors. It includes approximately 1,800 current databases and web servers. This encyclopedia covers the basics and the latest in genomics, proteomics, genetic engineering, small RNAs, transcription factories, chromosome territories, stem cells, genetic networks, epigenetics, prions, hereditary diseases, and patents. Similar integrated information is not available in textbooks or on the Internet.

Here is a broad overview of the central topics and issues in molecular biology and molecular medicine, with up-to-the minute information about developments in the field including pharmacogenics and pharmacoproteomics, gene therapy and gene regulation. Presented in an accessible A to Z format, the Encyclopedia’s more than 2000 entries are written by leading experts in genomics and proteomics. The entries comprise in-depth essays, illustrated with full-color figures, and presented in a lucid style that will appeal to both experts and interested lay people.

Data Mining for Genomics and Proteomics uses pragmatic examples and a complete case study to demonstrate step-by-step how biomedical studies can be used to maximize the chance of extracting new and useful biomedical knowledge from data. It is an excellent resource for students and professionals involved with gene or protein expression data in a variety of settings.

Molecular Life Sciences: An Encyclopedic Reference will focus on understanding biological phenomena at the level of molecules and their interactions that govern life processes. The work will include articles on genes and genomes, protein structure and function, systems biology using genomics and proteomics as the focus, molecular aspects of cell structure and function, unifying concepts and theories from biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics that are essential for understanding the molecular life sciences (including teaching perspectives and assessment tools), and basic aspects of the various experimental approaches that are used in the Molecular Life Sciences.

"very useful as a quick desk reference for students, professionals, andnonprofessionals." -Quarterly Review of Biology "a trove of valuable clinical information" -New England Journal of Medicine This extensively expanded and thoroughly revised new edition provides a uniquely user-friendly and clearly written tool for navigating the latest terminology, concepts, theories, applications, and technology in these dynamic disciplines. This second edition includes a vast range of terms and concepts dealing with biochemistry, cell and developmental biology, immunology, hereditary diseases,and molecular evolution, through to the state-of-the-art in genomics and proteomics. The nearly 25,000 alphabetically arranged entries are explained in a concise yet detailed manner, including ample cross-references, literature citations, databases, tables, and illustrations.