Recent advances in molecular therapeutics means that many of these cutting edge methods will soon be ready to be considered for clinical trial. It is essential that scientists, doctors, nurses and allied health professionals involved in these novel therapies understand how these techniques have evolved, what their benefits and drawbacks might be, the ethical issues associated with them and what their potential is for the future.

Targeted at postgraduate and undergraduate biomedical, allied health, medical and life science students, 'Molecular Therapeutics' provides an invaluable introduction to this rapidly evolving field.

Molecular therapeutics refers to the developments in molecular biology that are focused on treating disease with new molecular-based drugs.

By taking advantage of recent advances and increased understanding in the field of human genetics, this book provides essential background knowledge and key literature on a broad range of novel approaches and disciplines. These include making recombinant proteins, xenotransplantation gene therapy and therapeutic cloning. Molecular Therapeutics: 21st Century Medicine describes the techniques - including their associated benefits, problems, pitfalls - and discusses their applicability with respect to treating microbial, inherited, multifactoral and acquired diseases. The book also pays specific attention to the ethical issues associated with this new field.

• Cutting-edge topics and clinically relevant materials engage and maintain student interest
• Self-assessment questions are included throughout the book
• Features an additional web site, with a web forum, regular updates and PowerPoint slides of figures from the book

Molecular Therapeutics: 21st Century Medicine is a comprehensive, accessible and engaging guide to the rapidly developing field of molecular therapeutics. It is essential reading for all students in this area of research and also of interest for health professionals involved in these novel therapies.