CRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR THE RNA WORLD

The first edition of The RNA World, edited by Ray Gesteland and John Atkins ... appeared six years ago. The enormous progress made since then has prompted the editors, now joined by Tom Cech, to produce an impressive second edition. About half of the 24 chapters update contributions to the first edition; the remainder are entirely new chapters, also written by eminent experts.

-Science

The book contains a wealth of information in a condensed form and thus, for some years to come, will constitute a gold mine of bibliographic value even for those specializing in the various areas that are covered ... . All in all, a great book!

-Cell

Each chapter has the perspective and depth that comes from a knowledgeable authority-the book has a stellar list of authors ... . Overall, the book is splendid and a 'must' for serious practitioners in the field. It is also essential for students taking graduate courses in nucleic acids.

-Trends in Biochemical Sciences

The book ... serves as an excellent reference for the structure, function, and enzymology of RNA ... highly useful for those working in the RNA field, and also as a textbook in graduate courses.

-The Quarterly Review of Biology

There is more to marvel at in the structure and function of RNA in this world than in the dimly perceived world that RNA may have called its own. One cannot help but think of this as a wonderful achievement, and perhaps the best reason for recommending The RNA World.

-RNA