Incorporating the most important advances in the rapidly-evolving field of cancer biology, this book remains the defining course text on its subject. Students, instructors, researchers, and clinicians the world over admire its authoritative content, clear explanations, extensive full-color art program, and pedagogical features that promote a deep conceptual understanding of the science through the lens of fascinating tales of scientific discovery.The gold standard text in cancer biology, thoroughly updated with the latest research.Robert A. Weinbergis a founding member of the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research. He is the Daniel K. Ludwig Professor for Cancer Research and?Professor in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Department of Biology.?His research is focused on the molecular and cellular mechanisms of cancer pathogenesis.?He was awarded the U.S. National Medal of Science in 1997.