© 2006 • 576 pp., illus., index
Paperback • £31.00 • ISBN  978-087969810-2

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An up–to–date survey of the current exciting state of telomere biology. Telomeres—specialized structures found at the ends of chromosomes— are essential for maintaining the integrity of chromosomes and their faithful duplication during cell division. Chapters in this volume cover telomere structure and function in a range of organisms, focusing on how they are maintained, their roles in cell division and gene expression, and how deficiencies in these structures contribute to cancers and other diseases and even aging.

  “...a ‘must have’ for all telomere aficionados. The book will also be very valuable to undergraduates seeking advanced knowledge and to graduate students and other newcomers to the telomere field...”
      —Genetical Research

  “The second edition of Telomeres is an outstanding summary of what has become an area of biology with substantial range and depth. It has proven a treasure trove for researchers ranging from enzymologists and structural biologists to developmental and cancer biologists to gerontologists. This book is a compact guide to the exciting findings pertinent to these diverse fields. Written and edited by major leaders of this field, this volume is well referenced and will be of great use to educators of college, graduate, and medical students.”
      —The Quarterly Review of Biology