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From genes to cells / Steven R. Bolsover, Jeremy S. Hyams, Steve Jones, Elizabeth A. Shephard and Hugh A. White.

By: Bolsover, Steven R, 1954- [author.].
Contributor(s): Hyams, Jeremy S [author.] | Jones, Steve, 1944- [author.] | Shephard, Elizabeth A. (Elizabeth Anne), 1950- [author.] | White, Hugh A [author.].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookSeries: John Wiley and Sons, Inc., publication: Publisher: New York : Wiley-Liss, [1997]Copyright date: ©1997Description: xv, 424 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 0471597929 (paperback); 9780471597926.Subject(s): Molecular biology | Cytology | Genetics (non-medical) | Neurosciences | Cellular biology (cytology)DDC classification: 576.5 | 576.5 BOL
Contents:
Cells and tissues -- Membranes and organelles -- The cytoskeleton and cell movement -- Cell division -- DNA structure and the genetic code -- Patterns of inheritance -- Mapping the genes -- Gene mutation -- DNA replication and DNA repair -- Transcription and the control of gene expression -- Recombinant DNA and genetic engineering -- Translation and protein targeting -- Protein structure -- How proteins work -- Energy trading within the cell -- Metabolism -- Ions and voltages -- The action potential -- Intracellular messengers -- Intercellular communication -- Cystic fibrosis.
Summary: Recent decades have seen great progress in our understanding of cellular and molecular biology. This book breaks down artificial boundaries between disciplines from genetics to neuroscience to offer real-world examples of newly discovered phenomena.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
General lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 576.5 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00016124
General lending MTU Kerry North Campus Library First Floor Main 576.5 BOL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 38888000048854
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Experienced educators, all widely published in the field, present an accessible, supplemental text which offers a comprehensive yet succinct introduction to contemporary cellular and molecular biology. Thoroughly covers the essentials of the molecular and genetic components of cells. Features include over 150, original two-color illustrations, highlighted key words, boxed summaries, a complete glossary of key terms and phrases plus a selected reading section.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 355-359) and index.

Cells and tissues -- Membranes and organelles -- The cytoskeleton and cell movement -- Cell division -- DNA structure and the genetic code -- Patterns of inheritance -- Mapping the genes -- Gene mutation -- DNA replication and DNA repair -- Transcription and the control of gene expression -- Recombinant DNA and genetic engineering -- Translation and protein targeting -- Protein structure -- How proteins work -- Energy trading within the cell -- Metabolism -- Ions and voltages -- The action potential -- Intracellular messengers -- Intercellular communication -- Cystic fibrosis.

Recent decades have seen great progress in our understanding of cellular and molecular biology. This book breaks down artificial boundaries between disciplines from genetics to neuroscience to offer real-world examples of newly discovered phenomena.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Cells and Tissues
  • Membranes and Organelles
  • The Cytoskeleton and Cell Movement
  • Cell Division
  • DNA Structure and the Genetic Code
  • Patterns of Inheritance
  • Mapping the Genes
  • Gene Mutation
  • DNA Replication and DNA Repair
  • Transcription and the Control of Gene Expression
  • Recombinant DNA and Genetic Engineering
  • Translation and Protein Targeting
  • Protein Structure
  • How Proteins Work
  • Energy Trading Within the Cell
  • Metabolism
  • Ions and Voltages
  • The Action Potential
  • Intracellular Messengers
  • Intercellular Communication
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Suggested Further Reading
  • Glossary
  • Index