P53
Subtitle: the gene that cracked the cancer code
By: Sue Armstrong
Series: Bloomsbury sigma series; Bloomsbury sigma series
Publisher: Bloomsbury Sigma
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 287
ISBN-13: 9781472910516; 9781472913203
Subjects: P53 antioncogene
Description: P53: The Gene that Cracked the Cancer Code tells the story of the discovery of the gene and of medical science's mission to unravel its mysteries and get to the heart of what happens in our cells when they turn cancerous. Through the personal accounts of key researchers, the book reveals the excitement of the hunt for new cures -- the hype, the enthusiasm, the lost opportunities, the blind alleys and the thrilling breakthroughs. As the long-anticipated revolution in cancer treatment tailored to each individual patient's symptoms starts to take off at last, p53 is at the cutting edge. This is a timely tale of scientific discovery and advances in our understanding of a disease that still affects more than one in three of us at some point in our lives.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-277) and index.