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Cell Biology

A Short Course
Series: Short Course
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Cell Biology explores the structure, function, and behaviour of cells, providing a comprehensive overview of cellular processes and mechanisms. The authors delve into the intricate workings of cell membranes, organelles, and the cellular skeleton, illustrating how these components contribute to life at the microscopic level. It's an insightful resource for grasping the complex principles underlying cell biology and its applications in understanding biological systems.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a keen interest in understanding the fundamental processes of life at the cellular level. It's ideal for those fascinated by the intricate dynamics within cells and the latest advances in cell biology research. Readers looking for a comprehensive yet accessible exploration of cellular mechanisms will find it particularly engaging.

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An accessible and straightforward intro to cell biology

In the newly revised Fourth Edition of Cell Biology: A Short Course, a distinguished team of researchers delivers a concise and accessible introduction to modern cell biology, integrating knowledge from genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, physiology, and microscopy. The book places a strong emphasis on drawing connections between basic science and medicine.

Telling the story of cells as the units of life in a colourful and student-friendly manner, Cell Biology: A Short Course takes an “essentials only” approach. It conveys critical points without overburdening the reader with extraneous or secondary information. Clear diagrams and examples from current research accompany special boxed sections that focus on the importance of cell biology in medicine and industry. A new feature, “BrainBoxes” describes some of the key people who created the current understanding of Cell Biology.

The book has been thoroughly revised and updated since the last edition and includes:

  • Thorough introduction to cells and tissues, membranes, organelles, and the structure of DNA and genetic code
  • Explorations of DNA as a data storage medium, transcription and the control of gene expression, and recombinant DNA and genetic engineering
  • Discussion of the manufacture of proteins, protein structure, and intracellular protein trafficking
  • Description of ions and voltages, intracellular and extracellular signalling
  • Introduction to the cytoskeleton and cell movement
  • Discussion of cell division and apoptosis

Perfect for undergraduate students seeking an accessible, one-stop reference on cell biology, Cell Biology: A Short Course is also an ideal reference for pre-med students.

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  • Cell Biology
    An accessible and straightforward intro to cell biology In the newly revised Fourth Edition of Cell Biology: A Short Course, a distinguished team of researchers delivers a concise and accessible introduction to modern cell biology, integrating knowledge from genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, physiology, and microscopy. The book places a strong emphasis on drawing connections between basic science and medicine. Telling...
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ISBN: 9781119757764

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 4th edition

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 213.0mm

Height: 274.0mm

Weight: 862g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Stephen Bolsover is Professor Emeritus of Cell Physiology at University College London (UCL). His research focussed on the role of calcium as an intracellular messenger.

Andrea Townsend-Nicholson is Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at UCL. She is particularly interested in integrating high performance computing and experimental methodologies for the study of G protein-coupled receptors. She served as the Head of Teaching for Molecular Biosciences at UCL from 2010-2019.

Greg FitzHarris was previously a student and then lecturer at UCL, and is now Professor and Head of the Department of Pathology and Cell Biology at Université de Montréal.

Elizabeth Shephard is a Professorial Research Associate at UCL. She has a particular interest in rare genetic disorders and is a scientific advisor for the patient advocacy group, MEBO Research. She has served terms as Vice-Dean Education, Faculty Life Sciences, UCL.

Jeremy Hyams was Professor of Cell Biology at UCL. He left in 2003 to become head of the Institute of Molecular Biosciences at Massey University, New Zealand. He retired in 2008.

Sandip Patel is Professor of Cell Signalling and Deputy Head of the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology at UCL. He has been teaching cell biology to variety of students for more years than he cares to remember but finds time to run a research lab.

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