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Praise for the previous edition"VERY USEFUL AS A QUICK DESK REFERENCE FOR STUDENTS, PROFESSIONALS, AND NONPROFESSIONALS." -Quarterly Review of Biology"INVALUABLE." -Acta Paelig;diatrica"A VALUABLE REFERENCE TOOL." -Annals of Internal MedicineRapid advances in the field of genetics present every student and researcher with the daunting challenge of staying current. This extensively expanded and thoroughly revised new edition of the highly acclaimed original text provides a uniquely user-friendly and clearly written tool for navigating the latest terminology, concepts, theories, applications, and technology in these dynamic disciplines.Encyclopedic Dictionary of Genetics, Genomics, and Proteomics, Second Edition includes a vast range of terms and concepts dealing with biochemistry, cell and developmental biology, immunology, hereditary diseases, and molecular evolution, as well as 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. The Encyclopedic Dictionary also: Provides numerous clear diagrams, photographs, and tables Offers basic descriptions, detailed explanations, and references Covers the range of disciplines associated with modern genetics, genomics, and proteomics Features worked examples and explanations in plain, intelligible language Appeals to students, researchers, teachers, physicians, and nonspecialistsRédei, George P. is the author of 'Encyclopedic Dictionary of Genetics, Genomics, and Proteomics', published 2003 under ISBN 9780471268215 and ISBN 0471268216.
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