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Preface. <p>Acknowledgments.</p> <p>Instructor Notes.</p> <p>1. Cells and Tissues.</p> <p>2. From Water to DNA: The Chemistry of Life.</p> <p>3. Membranes and Organelles.</p> <p>4. DNA Structure and the Genetic Code.</p> <p>5. DNA As A Data Storage Medium.</p> <p>6. Transcription and the Control of Gene Expression.</p> <p>7. Recombinant DNA and Genetic Engineering.</p> <p>8. Manufacturing Protein.</p> <p>9. Protein Structure.</p> <p>10. Intracellular Protein Trafficking.</p> <p>11. How Proteins Work.</p> <p>12. Energy Trading Within the Cell.</p> <p>13. Metabolism.</p> <p>14. Ions and Voltages.</p> <p>15. The Action Potential.</p> <p>16. Intracellular Signaling.</p> <p>17. Intercellular Communication.</p> <p>18. Mechanical Molecules.</p> <p>19. Cell Cycle and the Control of Cell Number.</p> <p>20. Case Study: Cystic Fibrosis.</p> <p>Appendix: Channels and Carriers.</p> <p>Glossary.</p> <p>Index.</p>

“As well as covering key principles it incorporates some great stories such as ‘Curing Mad Mice with Smelly Fish.’”  (<i>Journal of Biological Education</i>, 2005)

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. <p>Jeremy S. Hyams is Professor of Cell Biology in the Department of Biology.</p> <p>Elizabeth A. Shephard is Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.</p> <p>Hugh A. White is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.</p> <p>Claudia G. Weidemann is Lecturer in the Department of Physiology.</p> <p>All authors hold their appointments at University College London, and head internationally respected laboratories investigating various aspects of cell biology. </p>

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. <p>In the tradition of other successful Short Course texts, this book offers students:</p> <ul> <li>A unified presentation of cell biology in both medicine and industry with extensive cross-referencing</li> <li>Copious illustrations that make course material clear and easy to understand</li> <li>Numerous boxed inserts that tie concepts to real-world research and developments in medicine and industry</li> <li>A detailed, complete description of intercellular signaling</li> <li>A chapter devoted to discussing a case study of cystic fibrosis</li> </ul> <p>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.</p>

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