Molecular Biology of the Cell

As the amount of information in biology expands dramatically, it becomes increasingly important for textbooks to distill the vast amount of scientific knowledge into concise principles and enduring concepts.As with previous editions, Molecular Biology of the Cell, Sixth Edition accomplishes this goal with clear writing and beautiful illustrations. The Sixth Edition has been extensively revised and updated with the latest research in the field of cell biology, and it provides an exceptional framework for teaching and learning.

The entire illustration program has been greatly enhanced.Protein structures better illustrate structure-function relationships, icons are simpler and more consistent within and between chapters, and micrographs have been refreshed and updated with newer, clearer, or better images. As a new feature, each chapter now contains intriguing openended questions highlighting "What We Don't Know," introducing students to challenging areas of future research. Updated end-of-chapter problems reflect new research discussed in the text, and these problems have been expanded to all chapters by adding questions on developmental biology, tissues and stem cells, pathogens, and the immune system.

Review:

"Throughout the book, emphasis is placed not just on what 'we know' but also on 'how we know' and 'what remains to be discovered'- important for engaging and enthusing students....A quarter of a century after the first edition revolutionised cell biology textbooks, the new edition is as fresh, comprehensive and above all, as readable as ever....Like its predecessors, this is a superb textbook for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students."

-British Society for Developmental Biology Newsletter, Summer 2008, Vol. 29, No. 1

"Professors, lecturers, and instructors will find the fifth edition of the book Molecular Biology of the Cell and its accompanying Problems Book to be an excellent choice for guiding their students through the maze of the cell's molecular structures and biochemical processes....With countless colorful illustrations and a large number of photographs and tables, reading the text becomes not only an educational experience, but also a highly enjoyable one for those students who wish to discover the inner workings of the magnificent cellular machine....Educators will also find the DVD-ROM to be a rich electronic resource when compiling their lectures....No less important is the Problems Book, which contains numerous exercises and questions that are an integral part of the learning process, and that teachers, instructors, and students are sure to appreciate."

The Quarterly Review of Biology, September 2008, Volume 83, Number 3

INTRODUCTION TO THE CELL

1. Cells and Genomes

2. Cell Chemistry and Bioenergetics

3. Proteins

BASIC GENETIC MECHANISMS

4. DNA, Chromosomes, and Genomes

5. DNA Replication, Repair, and Recombination

6. How Cells Read the Genome: From DNA to Protein

7. Control of Gene Expression

WAYS OF WORKING WITH CELLS

8. Analyzing Cells, Molecules, and Systems

9. Visualizing Cells

INTERNAL ORGANIZATION OF THE CELL

10. Membrane Structure

11. Membrane Transport of Small Molecules and the

Electrical Properties of Membranes

12. Intracellular Compartments and Protein Sorting

13. Intracellular Membrane Traffic

14. Energy Conversion: Mitochondria and Chloroplasts

15. Cell Signaling

16. The Cytoskeleton

17. The Cell Cycle

18. Cell Death

CELLS IN THEIR SOCIAL CONTEXT

19. Cell Junctions and the Extracellular Matrix

20. Cancer

21. Development of Multicellular Organisms

22. Stem Cells and Tissue Renewal

23. Pathogens and Infection

24. The Innate and Adaptive Immune Systems