| Descript |
xv, 320 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm |
| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Contents |
I. The structure of the cell -- A Look at Cells and Tissues -- Membranes and Organelles -- II. The molecular biology of the cell -- DNA structure and the genetic code -- DNA as a data storage medium -- Transcription and the control of gene expression -- Manufacturing protein -- Protein structure -- Recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering -- III. Cell communication -- Carriers, channels, and voltages -- Signalling through Ions -- Signalling through enzymes -- IV. The mechanics of the cell -- Intracellular trafficking -- Cellular scaffolding -- Controlling cell number -- V. Case study -- Case study: cystic fibrosis |
| Summary |
"This text tells the story of cells as the units 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 the reader with secondary information. The authors 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 completely updated from the successful "Cell Biology, A Short Course, 3e," includes new chapters"-- Provided by publisher |
| Subject |
Cytology
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Cell Biology
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| Alt Author |
Townsend-Nicholson, Andrea
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FitzHarris, Greg
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Shephard, Elizabeth
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Hyams, Jeremy
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Patel , Sandip
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| ISBN |
9781119757764 |
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1119757762 |
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9781119757788 (ebook) |
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