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Molecular biology of the cell / Bruce Alberts ... [et al.]. - 6th ed. - New York : Garland Science, 2015. - xxxiv, (various pagings) : 28 cm. ill. ;

Preceded by Molecular biology of the cell / Bruce Alberts ... [et al.]. 5th ed. c2008.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Cells and genomes --
Cell chemistry and bioenergetics --
Proteins --
DNA, chromosomes, and genomes --
DNA replication, repair, and recombination --
How cells read the genome: from DNA to protein --
Control of gene expression --
Analyzing cells, molecules, and systems --
Visualizing cells --
Membrane structure --
Membrane transport of small molecules and the electrical properties of membranes --
Intracellular compartments and protein sorting --
Intracellular membrane traffic --
Energy conversion: mitochondria and chloroplasts --
Cell signaling --
The cytoskeleton --
The cell cycle --
Cell death --
Cell junctions and the extracellular matrix --
Cancer --
Development of multicellular organisms --
Stem cells and tissue renewal --
Pathogens and infection --
The innate and adaptive immune systems. TOC

Summary:
"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 Read more...



ISBN: 9780815344322 (hardcover) 9780815344643 (paperback)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Cytology.
Molecular Biology.

LC Class. No.: QH581.2

Dewey Class. No.: 572.8 / MOL 2015

National Library of Medicine Call No.: QU 300