Clark, David P. Molecular biology: made simple and fun. Vienna, IL: Cache ...
biology. Details how this field has and will continue to have an impact on health,.
Educator Resource Center in the Lyman Library Bibliography of Molecular Biology
Clark, David P. Molecular biology: made simple and fun. Vienna, IL: Cache River Press, 1997. Textbook written primarily for the science student, but suitable for the nonscientist. Presents an understanding of the fundamentals and tools of molecular biology. Details how this field has and will continue to have an impact on health, law, agriculture, and biotechnology. Essential cell biology: an introduction to the molecular biology of the cell. New York: Garland Pub, 1998. This text for undergraduates provides a straightforward explanation of the workings of a living cell, focusing on the ways in which the molecules of the cell, especially the protein, DNA, and RNA molecules, cooperate to create a living system. Judson, Horace Freeland. The eighth day of creation: makers of the revolution in biology. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1979. This book provides a historical account of the central line of discoveries in molecular biology, of how the discoveries came to be made, and who was involved in these advancements. Lewis, Ricki. Discovery: windows on the life sciences. Malden, Mass.: Blackwell Science, 2001. The goal of this book is to relay the excitement of science by exploring selected topics in biology and medicine in a way that reveals the process of discovery. It is intended for use as a supplement for undergraduates who are enrolled in biology, cell biology, or general genetics courses. Micklos, David A. DNA science: a first course. Cold Spring Harbor, NY: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, 2003. The second edition of this text contains a collection of 12 tested experiments in molecular biology, which culminate in the construction and cloning of a recombinant DNA molecule. Coverage also includes the completion of the draft sequence of the human genome and insight into the enormous impact these and other sequence data are having on medicine, agriculture and industry. Monod, Jacques, Ed. Of microbes and life. New York: Columbia University Press, 1971. A collection of essays that illustrate the dynamic career of Dr. Andre Lwoff, an innovator in the field of modern microbiology. Watson, James D. Molecular biology of the gene. From the Addison-Wesley series in the life sciences. Menlo Park, Calif.: W. A. Benjamin, 1970. Discusses various topics within the field of molecular biology, including gene structure and function, cell theory, the genetic organization of DNA, and more.
Molecular Biology Multimedia Suzuki, David T. Who Are You? [VHS]. From the Secret of life series with David Suzuki,1993. Physical Description: 1 videocassette (55 minutes) Describes how behavior springs from the complex interaction of genes, culture, experience and chance. Stem Cells The stem cell controversy: debating the issues. Amherst, N.Y.: Prometheus Books, 2003. A collection of articles by noted experts that address all aspects of stem cell science. Topics include scientific research as well as ethical, religious, and policy debate. Tesar, Jenny E. Stem cells. From the Science on the edge series. San Diego, Calif.: Blackbirch Press, 2003. Examines the very promising but controversial use of human stem cells in treating medical conditions ranging from burned skin to damaged spinal cords to various diseases.
