With coverage of genes and chromosomes, DNA replication and recombination, transcription and posttranscriptional mechanisms, and gene regulation, this text can be used in advanced undergraduate or graduate courses in molecular genetics and molecular biology. Pedagogical features include chapter outlines, key concepts, key terms, and a glossary. The art program offers color images and color process illustrations on every page. This edition is reorganized, and contains a new chapter on laboratory techniques in molecular biology and genetic engineering, and a new chapter on genome evolution. An online study guide offers research links, quizzes, a searchable glossary, flashcards, and animations, videos, and podcasts explaining important concepts. Krebs teaches in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alaska-Anchorage. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)