Genetics and Molecular Biology of Rhythms in Drosophila and Other Insects
Author | : Jeffrey C. Hall |
Publisher | : Gulf Professional Publishing |
Total Pages | : 308 |
Release | : 2003-02-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 0120176483 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780120176489 |
Rating | : 4/5 (489 Downloads) |
Download or read book Genetics and Molecular Biology of Rhythms in Drosophila and Other Insects written by Jeffrey C. Hall and published by Gulf Professional Publishing. This book was released on 2003-02-07 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biological rhythms, such as the sleep-wake cycle or circadian clock, are an intriguing aspect of biology. This book describes and evaluates studies in this field and discusses the investigations done on rhythmic biology, including genetic and molecular approaches used on other insect species. It highlights the mystery of the "clock mechanism."