2nd Edition
by Robert A. Weinberg (Author)
Thoroughly updated and incorporating the most important advances in the fast-growing field of cancer biology, The Biology of Cancer,
Second Edition, maintains all of its hallmark features admired by
students, instructors, researchers, and clinicians around the world.
The Biology of Cancer
is a textbook for students studying the molecular and cellular bases of
cancer at the undergraduate, graduate, and medical school levels. The
principles of cancer biology are presented in an organized, cogent, and
in-depth manner. The clarity of writing, supported by an extensive
full-color art program and numerous pedagogical features, makes the book
accessible and engaging. The information unfolds through the
presentation of key experiments that give readers a sense of discovery
and provide insights into the conceptual foundation underlying modern
cancer biology.
The new Second Edition has been comprehensively
revised and updated to include major advances in cancer biology over the
past six years. Updates include current information on:
- The tumor microenvironment
- Metastatic dissemination
- Tumor immunology
- Cancer stem cells
- The epithelial-mesenchymal transition
- Multi-step tumorigenesis
- Invasion and metastasis
- Mutation of cancer cell genomes
- Greatly expanded treatment of traditional therapy
- Epigenetic contributions
- MicroRNA involvement
- The Warburg effect
Besides its value as a textbook, The Biology of Cancer is a useful reference for individuals working in biomedical laboratories and for clinical professionals.