The Cell

Teaching cell biology can be a daunting task because the field is so vast. This undergraduate text focuses on the molecular biology of cells as a unifying theme, with topics such as developmental biology, and the immune system being discussed as examples of more general principles.

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Teaching cell biology can be a daunting task because the field is so vast and moving so rapidly. Written by active scientists, this is an undergraduate text on contemporary molecular and cellular biology that is suited in length and complexity for introductory and intermediate courses. The book focuses on the molecular biology of cells as a unifying theme, with topics such as developmental biology, the nervous system, the immune system, and plant biology being discussed as examples of more general principles. Reviews of selected "Key Experiments" and topics in "Molecular Medicine" highlight the experimental nature of modern cell biology and convey the excitement of research in this area. The book can be covered in a single term, allowing students to master the material in the entire book, rather than sampling a small fraction from a much larger text.