A complete reference to the field & an indispensable course supplement Molecular & Cell Biology For Dummies makes this complex topic accessible to everyone decoding jargon demystifying theories & helping students get the most from their coursework. This plain-English guide examines the evolution of the cell & how specialized cells have led to the rise of everything from amoebas to humans. It also examines the current research trends in this exciting field. Invaluable as a molecular or cellular biology course supplement it helps students review core concepts prepare for exams & improve their grades. Rene Fester Kratz Ph D (Everett WA) is a Biology Instructor at Everett Community College & holds a doctorate in botany from the University of Washington. As a member of the North Cascades & Olympic Science Partnership she is working to develop science curricula that are in alignment with research on human learning. ...

The last quarter of the 20th century saw major scientific revolutions in genetics & computer technology. This book reflects this massive surge in our understanding of the molecular foundations of genetics. In order to understand where these technological advances are heading there needs to be a basic understanding of how living organisms function at a molecular level. Molecular Biology 2/e" effectively introduces basic concepts followed by more specific applications as the text evolves. With the addition of Cell Press articles the content is tied to current topics in the scientific community. New: " Focus On Relevant Research" sections integrate primary literature from Cell Press & focus on helping the student learn how to read & understand research to prepare them for the scientific world. New: " Academic Cell Study Guide" features all articles from the text with concurrent case studies to help students build foundations in the content while allowing them to make the appropriate connections to the text. New: Animations provided include topics in protein purification transcription splicing reactions cell division & DNA replication & SDS-PAGE. This title
Includes:: updated chapters on Genomics & Systems Biology Proteomics Bacterial Genetics & Molecular Evolution & RNA; updated ancillary package that

Includes:: flashcards online self quizzing references with links to outside content & Power Point slides with images; & a fully revised art program."


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Cells in our body undergo tightly regulated replication to enable growth to occur in a precise & to ensure that damaged or worn out tissues are replaced. Regulation is mediated via many different mechanisms; it is when these mechanisms fail & regulation is lost that cancer can result. Recent advances in molecular cell biology have greatly expanded our understanding of the processes & mechanisms which underpin the regulation of cell replication & what is happening at the molecular level when these fail. The third edition of The Molecular Biology of Cancer: Mechanisms Targets & Therapeutics offers a fresh approach to the study of the molecular basis of cancer by showing how our understanding of the defective mechanisms which drive cancer is leading to the development of new targeted therapeutic agents. Opening with an overview of the key hallmarks of cancer as a disease state the book then leads us through the principal processes that become altered in cancer cells & explains how the failure of these processes can lead to the onset of cancer. Uniquely within each chapter students are shown how this molecular knowledge is being applied to develop new targeted therapeutic strategies. Written with the student learner in mind the book features a variety of learning features to help students engage with & master the concepts presented. The emphasis is not on exhaustive coverage of the field but on acquiring a solid understanding of the essentials of the subject
- & an appreciation of how a theoretical understanding can be transformed into therapeutic benefit. The Molecular Biology of Cancer is an invaluable resource for any student wishing to gain an insight into the molecular basis of the disease & possible solutions for its effective control. Online Resource Centre The Online Resource Centre to accompany The Molecular Biology of Cancer

Features: For students: * Hyperlinks to primary literature articles featured in the text * News feeds relevant to cancer biology drawn from a variety of publications For registered adopters of the book: * Figures from the book available to download * A test bank of questions with feedback linked to the book for use in formative or summative assessment


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For nearly a quarter century Molecular Biology of the Cell" has been the leading cell biology textbook. This tradition continues with the new Fifth Edition which has been completely revised & updated to describe our current rapidly advancing understanding of cell biology. To list but a few examples a large amount of new material is presented on epigenetics; stem cells; RNAi; comparative genomics; the latest cancer therapies; apoptosis (now its own separate chapter); & cell cycle control & the mechanics of M phase (now integrated into one chapter). The hallmark features of " Molecular Biology of the Cell" have been retained such as its consistent & comprehensive art program clear concept headings & succinct section summaries. in addition in response to extensive feedback from readers the Fifth Edition now

Includes:: several new features. It is now more portable. Chapters 1-20 are printed & Chapters 21-25 covering multicellular systems are provided as PDF files on the free Media DVD-ROM which accompanies the book. & for the first time " Molecular Biology of the Cell" now contains end-of-chapter questions. These problems written by John Wilson & Tim Hunt emphasize a quantitative approach & the art of reasoning from experiments & they will help students review & extend their knowledge derived from reading the textbook. The Media DVD-ROM which is packaged with every copy of the book contains Power Point[registered] presentations with all of the figures tables & micrographs from the text (available as JPEGs too). Also included is the Media Player which plays over 125 movies
- animations videos & molecular models
- all with voice-over narration. A new reader-friendly feature is the integration of media codes throughout the text that link directly to relevant videos & animations. The Media DVD-ROM holds the multicellular systems chapters (21-25) of the text as well. By skillfully extracting the fundamental concepts from this enormous & ever-growing field the authors tell the story of cell biology & thereby create a coherent framework through which readers may approach & enjoy this subject that is so central to all of biology. There is also a reference edition of " Molecular Biology of the Cell Fifth Edition" (ISBN 978-0-8153-4111-6) that contains Chapters 1-25 entirely in printed format."



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Ideal for libraries laboratories & researchers this Reference Edition of Molecular Biology of the Cell Fifth Edition" offers an alternative to the student version by providing the complete text of Chapters 1-25 in printed format. For nearly a quarter century " Molecular Biology of the Cell" has been the leading in-depth text reference in cell biology. This tradition continues with the new Fifth Edition which has been completely revised & updated to describe our current rapidly advancing understanding of cell biology. To list but a few examples a large amount of new material is presented on epigenetics; stem cells; RNAi; comparative genomics; the latest cancer therapies; apoptosis (now its own separate chapter); & cell cycle control & the mechanics of M phase (now integrated into one chapter). The hallmark features of " Molecular Biology of the Cell" have been retained such as its consistent & comprehensive art program clear concept headings & succinct section summaries. in addition in response to extensive feedback from readers the Fifth Edition now

Includes:: several new features. Most importantly for scientists & researchers the free Media DVD which is packaged with every copy of the book now contains Power Point[registered] presentations with all of the figures tables & micrographs from the book (available as JPEGs too). Also included is the Media Player with over 125 movies
- animations videos & molecular models
- all with voiceover narration. These Power Point slides & movies are ideal for presentations & research talks. & for the first time " Molecular Biology of the Cell" now contains end-of-chapter questions. These problems written by John Wilson & Tim Hunt emphasize a quantitative approach & the art of reasoning from experiments." Molecular Biology of the Cell: Reference Edition" is conceptual accurate & authoritative. An extensive detailed index provides instant access to the most crucial information & concepts while a glossary with more than 1 300 entries has been designed for rapid access to technical vocabulary. By skillfully extracting the fundamental concepts from this enormous & ever-growing field the authors provide the coherent framework needed to effectively access the primary literature. There is also a student textbook version of " Molecular Biology of the Cell Fifth Edition" (ISBN 0-8153-4105-9) that contains Chapters 1-20 in printed format & Chapters 21-25 only in pdf format on the accompanying DVD-ROM."



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