Friedberg (pathology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center) reviews the most current research in the field in this resource for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and scientists researching cellular responses to DNA damage. This second edition presents new material on developments in the field over the past decade, while maintaining the previous edition's historical framework. Chapters are divided into sections on sources and consequences of DNA damage, correcting altered bases in DNA, DNA repair, DNA damage tolerance and mutagenesis, and regulatory response to DNA damage in eukaryotes. The book contains a section of color clinical photos. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)