Introduction to Molecular Medicine [Paperback]

Dennis W. Ross (Author), D. Pounds (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 17, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0387953728 | ISBN-13: 978-0387953724 | Edition: 3rd

This updated and revised third edition explains the fundamental principles of the human genome, gene regulation and expression, and genetic engineering. Principles are then applied to the diagnosis and treatment of human disease in infectious diseases, inherited genetic diseases, the immune system and blood cells, cancer, and public health. The text presents the basics of molecular biology and its impact on medicine in a user-friendly, concise, conversation format, with new discussions on the human genome project and genetic engineering. Ross'Introduction to Molecular Medicine remains a must-have information source for all physicians, residents, and medical students.

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From the reviews: "Well written... presented in a style that is eminently readable... Dr. Ross' book is recommended... of particular interest to pathology and clinical medicine residents." (Archives of Pathology, on the second edition) "...will appeal to students and clinicians who will appreciate an introduction to this complicated field which unlike others, is easy and good fun to read." (Annals of Oncology, on the second edition)

Product Details

• Paperback: 153 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 3rd edition (May 17, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0387953728
• ISBN-13: 978-0387953724
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #319,846 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but very basic, August 11, 2003

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Sergio A. Salazar Lozano (Tampico, Tamaulipas Mexico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Introduction to Molecular Medicine (Paperback)

I bought this book since a University offered me a Molecular Medicine postgraduate class. The truth is I find the book too basic, but I gave it four stars because even though It's simple, It has a very good order and few but very well searched examples. It is a very good choice for somebody willing to have a first approximation with molecular medicine; for somebody with background in the subject I don't recommend it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good introduction to molecular medicine for clinicians, May 28, 1998

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Marius Coetzee ([e-mail]) (Bloemfontein, South Africa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introduction to Molecular Medicine (Paperback)

I am creating a module in moleculr medicine for postgraduate trainees in haematology. I feel that they can read this easily to obtain a useful background. There are not as many illustrations as in similar books, but the text is clear and the illustrations appropriate.