title: Molecular biology: an overview.
abstract: An overview of molecular biology is presented for the practicing surgeon. Definitions of the constructs and activity of DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis are defined. These principles are illustrated in their use in recombinant DNA technologies. A glossary is provided for the terms utilized.
authors.affiliation: Surgical Service, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Los Angeles, California 90073.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Passaro
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hurwitz
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Samara
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sawicki
mesh_terms: D004274:DNA, Recombinant; D008967:Molecular Biology; D014176:Protein Biosynthesis; D009626:Terminology as Topic
chemical_list: D004274:DNA, Recombinant