This text tells the story of cells as the unit of life in a colorful and student-friendly manner, taking an "essentials only" approach. By using the successful model of previously published Short Courses, this text succeeds in conveying the key points without overburdening readers with secondary information. The authors (all active researchers and educators) skillfully present concepts by illustrating them with clear diagrams and examples from current research. Special boxed sections focus on the importance of cell biology in medicine and industry today. This text is a completely revised, reorganized, and enhanced revision of __From Genes to Cells.__Content: Chapter 1 Cells and Tissues (pages 1–18): Chapter 2 From Water to DNA: The Chemistry of Life (pages 19–49): Chapter 3 Membranes and Organelles (pages 51–63): Chapter 4 DNA Structure and the Genetic Code (pages 65–85): Chapter 5 DNA as a Data Storage Medium (pages 87–103): Chapter 6 Transcription and the Control of Gene Expression (pages 105–127): Chapter 7 Recombinant DNA and Genetic Engineering (pages 129–161): Chapter 8 Manufacturing Protein (pages 163–181): Chapter 9 Protein Structure (pages 183–211): Chapter 10 Intracellular Protein Trafficking (pages 213–235): Chapter 11 How Proteins Work (pages 237–256): Chapter 12 Energy Trading within the Cell (pages 257–280): Chapter 13 Metabolism (pages 281–308): Chapter 14 Ions and Voltages (pages 309–324): Chapter 15 The Action Potential (pages 325–340): Chapter 16 Intracellular Signaling (pages 341–362): Chapter 17 Intercellular Communication (pages 363–379): Chapter 18 Mechanical Molecules (pages 381–400): Chapter 19 Cell Cycle and Control of Cell Number (pages 401–422): Chapter 20 Case Study: Cystic Fibrosis (pages 423–435): Cover......Page 1 Front matter......Page 2 Ch 01. Cells and Tissues (pages 1–18)......Page 17 Ch 02. From Water to DNA - The Chemistry of Life (pages 19–49)......Page 35 Ch 03. Membranes and Organelles (pages 51–63)......Page 66 Ch 04. DNA Structure and the Genetic Code (pages 65–85)......Page 79 Ch 05. DNA as a Data Storage Medium (pages 87–103)......Page 100 Ch 06. Transcription and the Control of Gene Expression (pages 105–127)......Page 117 Ch 07. Recombinant DNA and Genetic Engineering (pages 129–161)......Page 140 Ch 08. Transcription and the Control of Gene Expression (pages 105–127)......Page 173 Ch 09. The Action Potential (pages 325–340)......Page 192 Ch 10. How Proteins Work (pages 237–256)......Page 221 Ch 11. How Proteins Work (pages 237–256)......Page 244 Ch 12. Energy Trading within the Cell (pages 257–280)......Page 264 Ch 13. Metabolism......Page 288 Ch 14. Ions and Voltages (pages 309–324)......Page 316 Ch 15. The Action Potential (pages 325–340)......Page 332 Ch 16. The Action Potential (pages 325–340)......Page 348 Ch 17. Intercellular Communication (pages 363–379)......Page 370 Ch 18. Mechanical Molecules (pages 381–400)......Page 387 Ch 19. Cell Cycle and Control of Cell Number (pages 401–422)......Page 407 Ch 20. Case Study - Cystic Fibrosis (pages 423–435)......Page 429 Appendix......Page 442 Glossary......Page 446 Index......Page 506 Taking an "essentials only" approach, Cell Biology: A Short Course, Second Edition, a complete revision and upgrading of the earlier textbook From Genes to Cells, tells the story of cells as the unit of life in a uniquely accessible, student-friendly manner. The authors combine their expertise in the areas of cell biology, physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology to skillfully present key points and illustrate them with clear diagrams and numerous examples from current research. In the tradition of other successful Short Course texts, this book offers students:*A unified presentation of cell biology in both medicine and industry with extensive cross-referencing *Copious illustrations that make course material clear and easy to understand*Numerous boxed inserts that tie concepts to real-world research and developments in medicine and industry *A detailed, complete description of intercellular signaling*A chapter devoted to discussing a case study of cystic fibrosisReview questions with answers at the end of each chapter, plus a full glossary of key words and phrases, render even complex concepts accessible and easy to master, making Cell Biology: A Short Course, Second Edition the most integrated introduction to this fascinating and timely subject available today
This text tells the story of cells as the unit of life in a colorful and student-friendly manner, taking an "essentials only" approach. By using the successful model of previously published Short Courses, this text succeeds in conveying the key points without overburdening readers with secondary information. The authors (all active researchers and educators) skillfully present concepts by illustrating them with clear diagrams and examples from current research. Special boxed sections focus on the importance of cell biology in medicine and industry today. This text is a completely revised, reorganized, and enhanced revision of From Genes to Cells.
This text gives a concise introduction to modern cell biology, integrating knowledge gleaned from genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, and physiology, with an emphasis on drawing connections with applications in medicine and industry Tells the story of cells as the unit of life. This text presents concepts by illustrating them with diagrams and examples from research. It includes boxed sections that focuses on the importance of cell biology in medicine and industry.
