Nucleic acids are molecules that allow organisms to transfer genetic information from one generation to the next. Nucleic acids are the most important macromolecules for the continuity of life. They carry the genetic blueprint of a cell and carry instructions for the functioning of the cell. Nucleic acids thus control the information that makes every cell, and every organism, what it is. Providing a detailed view of the molecular structures of DNA and RNA and how they are recognised by small molecules and proteins, this book is a valuable guide for materials scientists, physicians, chemists and engineers, but is also ideal for clinicians wishing to expand their knowledge.