High-Yield(TM) Cell and Molecular Biology, 2nd Edition (High-Yield(TM) Series) [Paperback]

Ronald W. Dudek (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 17, 2006 | ISBN-10: 078176887X | ISBN-13: 978-0781768870 | Edition: Second

This completely revised and updated review book consolidates the most important clinical issues that medical students need to know to be prepared for questions on USMLE Step 1. The book reviews key cell biology concepts needed to study molecular biology, and reviews the key concepts of molecular biology necessary for clinical medical practice, Flow charts provide a clear overview of molecular biology techniques and how they are applied in medicine. A chapter on understanding the research literature provides a solid background in molecular biology protocol so that students can understand the purpose and thinking behind published research articles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 254 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Second edition (November 17, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078176887X
• ISBN-13: 978-0781768870
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #211,824 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good boards review, May 9, 2007

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When do I get to be a doctor? (Stanford, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: High-Yield(TM) Cell and Molecular Biology, 2nd Edition (High-Yield(TM) Series) (Paperback)

My medical school mol and cell bio courses didn't emphasize the same concepts that I think the boards (Step I) cares about. I'm not sure this book is totally worth $30, but the section about mol and cell bio in First Aid was sparse (especially about diseases). A lot of these diseases come up again in organ system pathology. Nevertheless, I thought it was a nice to approach medical conditions from the angle of molecular biology. For example, it's a good review excercise to look at all the different kinds of cellular receptors and get clinical highlights (ie: associated pharmacology or diseases). I basically used it as a quick read, and I will review the sections that I am weaker at in more detail. "Upperclassmen" have stated that the boards tends to emphasize receptors and signalling pathways, and I found this book to be a good resource for those topics.

As far as learning actual mol/cell bio - this is a typical HighYield book - no frills, outline format. I think it'd be really advantageous to have familiarity with all the basic concepts before using this book. For example, it's not a good place to learn how meiosis works.

By the way, the binding is terrible. My book fell apart after I used it for less than a week (granted it was super-intense all day studying, but still!)

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Example of a bad "review" book., May 15, 2009

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This review is from: High-Yield(TM) Cell and Molecular Biology, 2nd Edition (High-Yield(TM) Series) (Paperback)

If you read in the front of first aid, it says that you shouldn't waste your time on textbooks when reviewing for Step 1. The reason for this is because, for example, a pharmacology book would contain dosage information when you don't need it for step 1. This book is a HORRIBLE review book. It goes into more detail in some areas than I learned in undergrad. It seems to be written from a research perspective rather than a clinically relevant perspective. Every gene location that is named in this book goes into the chromosome number, location, region, subregion, subband, and sub-subband. Yes, I learned aforementioned terminology from this book. I would suggest finding a different review book or maybe just reading the bold stuff and picking and choosing what you want to read. The high yield series really dropped the ball on this edition of this book.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Did not like this book at all!, August 12, 2007

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This review is from: High-Yield(TM) Cell and Molecular Biology, 2nd Edition (High-Yield(TM) Series) (Paperback)

I only read the first 2 chapters, but it was enough to make me turn to another molecular bio source! This book is EXTREMELY detailed. I mean, really --- do you really need to know difference between all of the different types of spinocerebellar ataxia for the boards? How about 30+ different ion transporters throughout the body? This book might work if you're good at filtering out unnecessary detail --- but doesn't that defeat the purpose of a board review book? For Step 1, I ended up using the previous edition of HY Cell and Molecular Bio, and it was perfect. A quick read, but just enough detail to get me through the molecular questions on Step 1. Good luck!