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This is the new edition of a college level textbook on molecular cell biology. The emphasis is on experimental basis of current understandings. New experimental methodologies and concepts are introduced in this edition. Thirteen chapters cover such topics as biomembranes and cell architecture, cell integration in tissues, cell transport mechanisms, cellular energetics, molecular genetic techniques, transcriptional control of gene expression, and signaling at the cell surface.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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The book contains predominantly color illustrations, with some black-and-white illustrations.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Molecular Cell Biology is a perspective on living systems that arose from the union of three other disciplines: biochemistry, genetics and anatomical cell biology. Molecular Cell Biology provides a comprehensive, authoritative introduction to the current state of knowledge in this dynamic field. In the fourth edition, the authors have introduced new pedagogy for the reader, streamlined coverage, and integrated media and text to provide students in upper division cell and molecular biology courses with the clearest possible understanding of cell function at the molecular and cellular level. Founded on the work of scientists past and present, the experimental techniques that have generated their data, and the key concepts that inform our understanding of biology, the fourth edition of Molecular Cell Biology will be the most up-to-date text available.

New to this edition:Coverage streamlined to illustrate points with a select few paradigmatic examples and/or experiments, eliminate redundancies, and delete rarely used chapters and sections. Topics traditionally spread over several chapters have been consolidated. Increased pedagogical support and flexibility to help the student easily find, review, and master the material. For example, major sections are numbered, begin with an overview, and conclude with a bulleted summary that brings the student "up for air." Supplements are now organized by section, rather than by chapter (see Supplements). New discoveries include genome sequencing and the human genome project (Ch. 7), DNA "chip" microarray technology (Ch. 7), chromosome "painting" (Ch. 9), newly-identified tumor suppressorgenes, SNARES and other proteins involved in vesicular traffic, development in the model organism Arabidopsis (Ch. 14), activation of gene expression triggered by cell surface receptors, essential features of cell-sgnalling pathways (Ch. 20) and detecting chromosomal translocations in cancer cells (Ch. 24) New chapter on cell interactions in development (Ch. 23) Consistent art program: All art has been rendered for a consistent look and feel across the book and between text figures and animations on the CD-ROM. Increased student interest features include: Medical, biotech, and plant biology applications that are highlighted in context MCAT/GRE-style questions for self-testing"Perspectives for the Future" sections that explore the potential applications of future discoveries and the unanswered questions that lie ahead in research."Perspectives in the Literature" sections that send students to the original literature to answer complex thought questions.

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This is the new edition of a college level textbook on molecular cell biology. The emphasis is on experimental basis of current understandings. New experimental methodologies and concepts are introduced in this edition. Thirteen chapters cover such topics as biomembranes and cell architecture, cell integration in tissues, cell transport mechanisms, cellular energetics, molecular genetic techniques, transcriptional control of gene expression, and signaling at the cell surface. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

FROM THE CRITICS

Alvin Telser

This is a fourth edition textbook on molecular cell biology. The third edition was published in 1995. The purpose is to convey the most current information and understanding of molecular and cellular biology to students of these topics. These are very worthwhile objectives and are fully attained. The book is written for advanced undergraduates -- biology, molecular biology, cell biology, and biochemistry majors as well as premedical students. This is an appropriate audience and the book is targeted to them very well. The authors are highly regarded experts in the material presented in this textbook. The full range of modern molecular and cellular biology is covered in over 1000 pages consisting of 24 chapters. The table of contents and index are extremely thorough. Each book comes with an excellent student CD-ROM containing eight useful features; e.g., animations, videos, practice questions, etc. There are other CD-ROMs available for instructors. The book is copiously illustrated with many excellent color diagrams, charts, photos, etc. There are no significant shortcomings. This is an outstanding textbook; the new edition is quite welcome in light of the many advances and new information in this field. It is very well written and organized. The main competition is Albert's Molecular Biology of the Cell, 3rd Edition (Garland Publishing, 1994), also an excellent textbook. This makes the choice of the professor rather difficult, but both books are models of excellence. Anyone using this book as it is intended will come away with a solid understanding of modern molecular and cellular biology.

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Reviewer: Alvin Telser, PhD (Northwestern University Medical School)Description: This is a fourth edition textbook on molecular cell biology. The third edition was published in 1995. Purpose: The purpose is to convey the most current information and understanding of molecular and cellular biology to students of these topics. These are very worthwhile objectives and are fully attained. Audience: The book is written for advanced undergraduates:biology, molecular biology, cell biology, and biochemistry majors as well as premedical students. This is an appropriate audience and the book is targeted to them very well. The authors are highly regarded experts in the material presented in this textbook. Features: The full range of modern molecular and cellular biology is covered in over 1000 pages consisting of 24 chapters. The table of contents and index are extremely thorough. Each book comes with an excellent student CD-ROM containing eight useful features; e.g., animations, videos, practice questions, etc. There are other CD-ROMs available for instructors. The book is copiously illustrated with many excellent color diagrams, charts, photos, etc. There are no significant shortcomings. Assessment: This is an outstanding textbook; the new edition is quite welcome in light of the many advances and new information in this field. It is very well written and organized. The main competition is Albert's Molecular Biology of the Cell, 3rd Edition (Garland Publishing, 1994), also an excellent textbook. This makes the choice of the professor rather difficult, but both books are models of excellence. Anyone using this book as it is intended will come away with a solid understanding of modern molecular and cellular biology.

Booknews

Revised and updated edition (1st was 1986) of a rigorous undergraduate text that integrates molecular biology with biochemistry, cell biology, and genetics and applies the unifying insight to such problems as development, immunology, and cancer. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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