9780471263937: Cell Biology: A Short Course

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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".

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Steve Bolsover is Professor of Cell Physiology in the Department of Physiology. His widely published research concerns, among other topics, the role of calcium as an intracellular messenger. Jeremy S. Hyams is Professor of Cell Biology in the Department of Biology. Elizabeth A. Shephard is Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Hugh A. White is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Claudia G. Weidemann is Lecturer in the Department of Physiology. All authors hold their appointments at University College London, and head internationally respected laboratories investigating various aspects of cell biology.

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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 fibrosis

Review 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.

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