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microRNA: Biology, Function & Expression (Nuts & Bolts series) | Hardcover

by Neil J. Clarke; Philippe Sanseau (Author)

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$65.00

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Binding:

Hardcover

Publisher:

Dna Press

Edition:

1st Edition

Page Count:

326 Pages

Publication Date:

May 02, 2006

Sales Rank:

893,606rd

EDITORIAL REVIEWS

Product Description
Providing a comprehensive overview of a fast-emerging field, this volume dedicated to the biological role of microRNAs (miRNAs) discusses methods for identifying and characterizing their functions and looks at potential applications of microRNA research in medicine and pharmacology. miRNAs are small, noncoding RNA molecules that appear to regulate gene expression. Found in plant and animal species and possibly traceable back to ancient forms of life, miRNAs are now estimated to regulate a third or more of genes in the human genome. The Editors have included material from some of the very best, most active and upcoming researchers in the field, to provide the reader with a rounded overview of the biology, function and expression of miRNAs. The chapters are grouped according to the following themes: Ã˜ Basic miRNA Biology, Ã˜ General Characteristics of miRNAs, Ã˜ Species Interest and Function, Ã˜ miRNA Detection Technologies and finally, Ã˜ Bionformatics Approaches to Identification of miRNAs and miRNA targets. This book is a valuable tool for students, university instructors, undergraduate and graduate biology students, and experienced researchers.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 2.0 based on 1 review)

MicroRNA book with a low quality presentation by Omid Ansari Mahabadian (Canada)

2 Stars
May 15, 2008
I bouth this book to understand the concept of MicroRNA. The book content is good enogh to be able to follow but the figures and tables poorly presented. Overall, I DON'T RECOMENT THIS BOOK TO PURCHASE. Omid Ansari, PhD

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