The refreshing approach taken by the authors combined with a clearly written prose renders this book 'within reach' for most people, especially those who are uninitiated in the field of molecular biology but are interested to learn more about it. To date, there is no other book of this kind that discusses the fundamentals of molecular biology in a lighter fashion.In this book, scientific facts are melded with fiction and the account is imbibed with humor. The book will make for an interesting and enjoyable reading experience and will provide useful insights into molecular biology for a wide target audience.