A fresh, distinctive approach to the teaching of molecular biology. With its focus on key principles, its emphasis on the commonalities that exist between the three kingdoms of life, and its integrated coverage of experimental methods and approaches, Molecular Biology is the perfect companion to any molecular biology course. This text adopts a pleasing approach to molecular biology by embedding it within a book that also covers some more traditional topics, including genetics and basic cell biology and biochemistry.The result is a coherent textbook that includes snapshots of recent research alongside the fundamental science by which it is underpinned.