Cell Biology (eBook)
432 Seiten
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-1-118-00873-7 (ISBN)
The ultimate concise introduction to modern cell biology, now updated
Taking an "essentials only" approach, Cell Biology: A Short Course, Third Edition tells the story of cells as the unit of life in a uniquely accessible, student-friendly manner. Completely updated from the previous edition and now in full color, this accessible text features new chapters, a supporting website for students, and online supplemental material including PowerPoint slides for instructors.
As in earlier editions, the authors combine their expertise in the areas of cell biology, physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology to skillfully present key concepts, illustrating them with clear diagrams and numerous examples from current research. Special sections focus on the importance of cell biology in medicine and industry today, with extensive cross-referencing to real-world research and development. In updating this text, the authors have provided such new material as:
* A chapter on the cell biology of the immune system
* Discussion of stem cells, cytokine receptors, the cell biology of cancer, and cell division
* "Medical Relevance" text boxes
* A family tree of organisms to reinforce cell biology differences among major taxa
* Online supplemental information for students, including interactive quizzes and animations
Also included are a detailed description of intercellular signaling and a chapter devoted to a case study of cystic fi brosis. Review questions are included at the end of each chapter, as well as a full glossary of key words and phrases to help make even the most complex concepts easy to master. Ideally suited for undergraduate cell biology/biology majors, pre-med students, and graduate and medical school courses in cell biology, this Third Edition of Cell Biology is the most integrated introduction available on this fascinating and timely subject
Visit the companion website www.wileyshortcourse.com/cellbiology for supplementary material, including animations, video, and useful links and references
Steve Bolsover is professor of Cell Physiology in the Department of Physiology. His widely published research concerns the role of calcium as an intracellular messenger. Jeremy Hyams is Professor of Cell Biology in the Department of Biology. Elizabeth Shephard is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Hugh White is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Preface xiii
1 CELLS AND TISSUES, 1
2 WATER AND MACROMOLECULES, 17
3 MEMBRANES AND ORGANELLES, 43
4 DNA STRUCTURE AND THE GENETIC CODE, 53
5 DNA AS A DATA STORAGE MEDIUM, 67
6 TRANSCRIPTION AND THE CONTROL OF GENE EXPRESSION, 81
7 RECOMBINANT DNA AND GENETIC
ENGINEERING, 99
8 MANUFACTURING PROTEIN, 123
9 PROTEIN STRUCTURE, 137
10 INTRACELLULAR PROTEIN TRAFFICKING, 157
11 HOW PROTEINS WORK, 175
12 ENERGY TRADING WITHIN THE CELL, 191
13 METABOLISM, 207
14 IONS AND VOLTAGES, 229
15 INTRACELLULAR SIGNALING, 251
16 INTERCELLULAR COMMUNICATION, 269
17 MECHANICAL MOLECULES, 283
18 CELL CYCLE AND THE CONTROL OF CELL NUMBER IN EUKARYOTES,297
19 THE CELL BIOLOGY OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM, 315
20 CASE STUDY: CYSTIC FIBROSIS, 329
Appendix, 339
Glossary, 343
Answers to Review Questions, 381
Index, 395
"This is a great introduction to cell biology, and it includes valuable sections on research methods and experimental findings. I highly recommend this for undergraduate and graduate students in the life sciences. Students interested in the health professions will appreciate the emphasis on topics of medical significance." (Doody's, 10 February 2012)
"Principally aimed at students of biology and pre-med courses it can be recommended for students of health sciences. Senior clinicians who have been witnessing recent developments but may not have had the benefit of structured instruction will find the book instructive, particularly the chapter on Recombinant DNA and Genetic Engineering." (Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, 2011)
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 4.10.2011 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Mikrobiologie / Immunologie | |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zellbiologie | |
| Technik | |
| Schlagworte | Biowissenschaften • Cell & Molecular Biology • Cell Biology • Genetik • Life Sciences • Medical Science • Medizin • Pharmacology & Pharmaceutical Medicine • Pharmakologie u. Pharmazeutische Medizin • Zellbiologie • Zell- u. Molekularbiologie |
| ISBN-10 | 1-118-00873-1 / 1118008731 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-118-00873-7 / 9781118008737 |
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