Cell Biology: A Short Course

Cell Biology: A Short Course

by Stephen R. Bolsover (Author), Jeremy S. Hyams (Author), Hugh A. White (Author), Claudia G. Wiedemann (Author), Elizabeth A. Shephard (Author)

Synopsis

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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Format: Paperback
Pages: 552
Edition: 2nd Edition
Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
Published: 20 Jan 2004

ISBN 10: 0471263931
ISBN 13: 9780471263937

Media Reviews
As well as covering key principles it incorporates some great stories such as 'Curing Mad Mice with Smelly Fish.' (Journal of Biological Education, 2005)
Author Bio
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.