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Ask HN: Intro to molecular biology for a math/compsci background?

#1
Recently read "Long for This World: The Strange Science of Immortality"; slightly biased, but really thoughtful book.

In any case, it got me interested in learning a bit more re: molecular biology; wondering if anyone knows of good resources for someone with my background (more mathphysics/compsci).

A vague question, but perhaps others can be helpful in refining where I should focus as well.

Re: Ask HN: Intro to molecular biology for a math/compsci background?

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I have a similar background, and I thought this book was good:

http://www.amazon.com/Molecular-Biology-made-simple-fun/dp/1...

You might also check out the MIT OCW Intro Biology videos:

http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/biology/7-012-introduction-to-bio...

Eric Lander gives the Molecular Biology lectures. He is a great lecturer.

Re: Ask HN: Intro to molecular biology for a math/compsci background?

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I have a similar background, and I thought this book was good: http://www.amazon.com/Molecular-Biology-made-simple-fun/dp/1... You might also check out the MIT OCW Intro Biology videos: http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/biology/7-012-introduction-to-bio... Eric Lander gives the Molecular Biology lectures. He is a great lecturer.

ahh, this book looks like a wonderful primer; thank you