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The Manga Guide to Molecular Biology [Paperback]

Masaharu Takemura , Sakura , Ltd. Becom Co.
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September 4, 2009 1593272022 978-1593272029 1

Rin and Ami have been skipping molecular biology class all semester, and Professor Moro has had enough-he's sentencing them to summer school on his private island. But they're in store for a special lesson. Using Dr. Moro's virtual reality machine to travel inside the human body, they'll get a close-up look at the fascinating world of molecular biology.

Join them in The Manga Guide to Molecular Biology, and learn all about DNA, RNA, proteins, amino acids, and more. Along the way, you'll see chemical reactions first-hand and meet entertaining characters like Enzyme Man and Drinkzilla, who show how the liver metabolizes alcohol.

Together with Ami and Rin, you'll learn all about:

  • The organelles and proteins inside cells, and how they support cellular functions
  • The processes of transcription and translation, and your genes' role in synthesizing proteins
  • The pieces that make up our genetic code, like nucleotides, codons, introns, and exons
  • The processes of DNA replication, mitosis and cytokinesis
  • Genetic technology like transduction and cloning, and the role of molecular biology in medicine

Whether you need a molecular biology refresher or you're just fascinated by the science of life, The Manga Guide to Molecular Biology will give you a uniquely fun and informative introduction.


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About the Author

Masaharu Takemura is a Lecturer at the Tokyo University of Science in biology, molecular biology, and life sciences. A Doctor of Medical Science, Takemura has written several books about biology.


Product Details

  • Age Range: 12 and up
  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: No Starch Press; 1 edition (September 4, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1593272022
  • ISBN-13: 978-1593272029
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.7 x 9.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #140,938 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Manga Delivers Molecular Biology September 17, 2009
Format:Paperback
This manga is an excellent introduction to the subject. In contrast to some other manga guides that deal with subjects that are more difficult to explore graphically (e.g. calculus, statistics), molecular biology lends itself well to visual treatment.

Manga usually uses human subjects in a story to try to maintain interest. The story in this book is contrived, but that doesn't detract from the value of the biology presentation.

The book starts with some basic definitions, and proceeds to explain the workings of the cell. Sections include:

What is a Cell?
Proteins and DNA: Deciphering the Genetic Code
DNA Replication and Cell Division
How is a Protein Made?
Genetic Technology and Research.

The diagrams, pictures, and accompanying text do an excellent job of explaining the complicated process by which genes are expressed, RNA templates are produced, and via the ribosome, protein is made, amino acid by amino acid. Many texts don't do justice to the subject in double the pages.

Some of the controversial aspects of biotechnology are also addressed, including embryonic stem cell research and cloning.

As an introduction to the subject, as an accessory guide to accompany a more complete text, or just as a refresher for those of us who took biology classes before many of these subjects were well understood, this is an excellent book.

Highly recommended
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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All of the Manga Guides from No Starch Press provide excellent teaching of Complex University-Level Subjects in an entertaining visual form. This Molecular Biology text is particularly outstanding, even in this innovative instructional series. Because the subject matter being covered is primarily visual in nature, as opposed to other guides which cover Relational Databases, Calculus and Electricity the talented author and illustrators are able to explain what one would see under the microscope, what processes are being enacted by the genetic and molecular components, and thus superbly explain what this vital field covers, even to one ignorant of college-level biology such as myself.

This is a fascinating and illustrative guide to a field which has implications to all of us biologists and laymen alike.

--Ira Laefsky
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Manga guide making learning fun November 27, 2009
Format:Paperback
This book follows the same great approach as the other Manga Guides: Break a complex idea down in to small pieces, clearly explain it with practical examples, and use the fun Manga comic style to wrap the entire concept in a great story.

I never took molecular biology in high school or college, yet I was able to get through the Guide and come out at the end with a pretty fair understanding of it. Moreover, I actually enjoyed the learning journey!

My nine year-old daughter loves these books and always reads through them after I'm done. She's not coming away from the books with great knowledge of the concepts, but she's finding them interesting, fun, and is less intimidated with the subjects. I think that's a big win because these guides are laying some good ground work for her to come back to later.
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5.0 out of 5 stars the manga guide to molecular biology
i just the manga style it makes it more interesting to read and understand . it makes learning molecular biology easier.
Published 3 months ago by tammie smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Why, oh why didn't I had thet when I was studying!
I am a Biologist and a high school teacher. In any of these two worlds, this is an amazing book. Highly recomended to remember the facts and to better explain them. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Bicho Infernal
3.0 out of 5 stars Decent exploration of the breadth of molecular biology
Quiet good for the breakdown of beginning molecular biology; it gives a structured breakdown and fairly strong illustrations. Read more
Published 13 months ago by jr
5.0 out of 5 stars Makes learning fun!
In The Manga Guide to Molecular Biology, Rin and Ami haven't been attending their college course and need to make up classes. Read more
Published on March 23, 2011 by CuteEverythingcom
5.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable read with quality content
The Manga Guide to Molecular Biology follows the actions of a two students who failed their molecular biology class and have to take a special summer course. Read more
Published on September 2, 2010 by M. Helmke
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book.
If you are familiar with the Manga Guide series, you will be right at home reading the Molecular Biology edition. Read more
Published on July 29, 2010 by Andrei Mouravski
5.0 out of 5 stars Manga guide to Molecular Biology
I bought this for my granddaughter, but I was so interested that I read it too. Not being a biologist, it was all new to me. Read more
Published on February 10, 2010 by Shelb
5.0 out of 5 stars Any school library strong in molecular biology facts needs this
The Manga Guide to Molecular Biology joins others in the 'Manga' series and is a fine collection explaining key scientific and technical subjects using Japanese-style comics. Read more
Published on December 19, 2009 by Midwest Book Review
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Way to Engage Students in Study of Cells and Molecular Biology
I used this book in my high school introductory biology course. So far I've just used the Introduction and Chapter 1, but the students really liked it. Read more
Published on December 13, 2009 by L. Williams
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