The "omics" era has given a new perspective to the findings on the origin and evolution of the process of translation. This book provides insight into the evolution of the translation process and machinery from a modern perspective. Written by leading experts in molecular biology, this text looks into the origins and evolution of the protein synthetic machinery.

Greco Hernández, PhD.Division of Basic ResearchNational Institute for Cancer (INCan)22 San Fernando Ave.Tlalpan. 14080 Mexico City, MexicoPhone: +52/55/56 28 04 33Fax: +52/55/51 71 05 30Email: greco.hernandez@gmail.com Rosemary JagusInstitute of Marine and Environmental TechnologyUniversity of Maryland Center for Environmental Science701 E. Pratt StreetBaltimore MD 21202, U.S.Email: jagus@umces.edu