The Dictionary of Cell & Molecular Biology

Edited by
  • John Lackie, Plumbland Consulting Ltd., Cumbria, UK

An expanded, up-to-date resource for students and researchers, The Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology, 5/e provides clear and concise definitions needed for laboratory study. With over 12,000 entries and a breadth of terms across bioscience, including plant molecular biology, microbiology and biotechnology, this revision reflects the changes in the research over the past couple of years. The Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology, 5/e maintains its outstanding reputation as an authoritative, clear, and accessible reference with short, cross-referenced definitions of important technical terminology.  The entries in this authoritative work have been widely praised for their clarity, brevity, and accuracy throughout. The Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology features numerous tables and other useful features.

Audience
Librarians in academic, corporate and government libraries covering biological sciences, undergraduates, graduates, postdocs, and researchers across cellular biology, molecular biology and biosciences.

Paperback, 750 Pages

Published: January 2013

Imprint: Academic Press

ISBN: 978-0-12-384931-1

Reviews

  • Reviews of Prior Editions: "It will find a place on the bookshelves of laboratories and libraries for many years to come." --The Times Higher Education Supplement "It fills an undoubted gap and is stunningly up to date." --Biologist "All the students seemed to find the dictionary of use…."-Trends in Biochemical Sciences "A very useful reference book that every cell biologist should seriously consider purchasing and is a must for biology libraries." -Cell Biology International Reports "The definitions are more comprehensive than one finds in most dictionaries, and should help both students and research workers in other branches of biology.” -Genetical Research

Contents

  • A Note Concerning Entries

    Tables

    Preface

    Preface to the Fourth Edition

    Preface to the Third Edition

    Preface to the Second Edition

    Preface to the First Edition

    The Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology

    Appendix

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