A Genetic Switch: Phage [lambda] and Higher Organisms

M. Ptashne

Cell Press & Blackwell Scientific Publications, 1992 - Science - 192 pages

A Genetic Switch is concerned with how a virus called lambda uses its genes - its DNA - to direct its growth. Biologists have long wished to know how genes are 'switched' on and off during development and, aberrantly, in diseased states.

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User Review  - Leonardo Noto - Goodreads

An excellent overview of the principles of molecular biology with lots of great illustrations that add immensely to the book. More geared towards the undergraduate science student than to the layman, but probably accessible to a dedicated layman as well.

Bibliographic information

• Title: A Genetic Switch: Phage [lambda] and Higher Organisms
• Author: M. Ptashne
• Edition: 2, illustrated
• Publisher: Cell Press & Blackwell Scientific Publications, 1992
• ISBN: 0865422095, 9780865422094
• Length: 192 pages
• Subjects: Science / General