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Robert A. Weinberg – The Biology Of Cancer (2007)http://www.amazon.com/The-Biology-Cancer-Robert-Weinberg/dp/0815342209Thoroughly updated and incorporating the most important advances in the fast-growing field of cancer biology, The Biology of Cancer, Second Edition, maintains all of its hallmark features admired by students, instructors, researchers, and clinicians around the world.The Biology of Cancer is a textbook for students studying the molecular and cellular bases of cancer at the undergraduate, graduate, and medical school levels. The principles of cancer biology are presented in an organized, cogent, and in-depth manner. The clarity of writing, supported by an extensive full-color art program and numerous pedagogical features, makes the book accessible and engaging. The information unfolds through the presentation of key experiments that give readers a sense of discovery and provide insights into the conceptual foundation underlying modern cancer biology.The new Second Edition has been comprehensively revised and updated to include major advances in cancer biology over the past six years. Updates include current information on:    The tumor microenvironment    metastatic dissemination    Tumor immunology    Cancer stem cells    The epithelial-mesenchymal transition    Multi-step tumorigenesis    Invasion and metastasis    Mutation of cancer cell genomes    Greatly expanded treatment of traditional therapy    Epigenetic contributions    MicroRNA involvement    The Warburg effectBesides its value as a textbook, The Biology of Cancer is a useful reference for individuals working in biomedical laboratories and for clinical professionals.