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Dense, but Decent
I like histology, but this text just didn't match my learning style.

Pros:
1. The cd was a little useful, but don't get your hopes up. It's the same "plate" images provided in the text with an ability to enlarge them.
2. Organized fairly well.
3. I haven't found many errors

Cons:
1. Too dense. Honestly there is considerably more information provided in this text than what's needed in medical school.
2. The text also lacks any type of end of chapter summary/review or quiz questions.

med school histo
Great book for my purposes, lots of images, details where they are needed and broad range of info.

Long Chapters With Not Much Substance
This book is our textbook at the med school. It does not really cover the material that we need to know, while there are a lot of other things there that we don't need to study for our class. It is also not a well-written text that you can read fast and at the same time make connections between the materials that you read. I use Basic Histology by Junqueira, which is more compact in size and delivers more useful info for medical histology.

Essential Text
Understanding histology, especially histology of diseases, is essential for success in medical school. I found the chapters on the immune system organs to be most helpful.

Broken CD
The book is ok. the book that i wanted. its a good histo book. however, the cd that it comes with was broken. i dont use that cd anyhow. but if u want the cd. i am just letting u know ... Read more

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The many books that have been published on bioinformatics tend toward either of two extremes: those that feature computational details with a great deal of mathematics, for computational scientists and mathematicians; and those that treat bioinformatics as a giant black box, for biologists. This is the first book using comprehensive numerical illustration of mathematical techniques and computational algorithms used in bioinformatics that converts molecular data into organized biological knowledge.

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The Dictyostelia are soil amoebae capable of extraordinary feats of survival, motility, chemotaxis, and development. Known as the "social amoebae," these organisms have been the subjects of serious study since the 1930s. Research in this area has been instrumental in shaping general views of differentiation, morphogenesis, and communication. Beginning with the history of Dictyostelids, this book considers the problems of the evolution of this multicellular organism. Characterized by its ability to transform from a single-celled organism into an elaborate assemblage of thousands of synchronously-moving cells, each stage of its development is treated in a separate chapter. The special properties of the Dictyostelid genome are rigorously analyzed, and the methods available to manipulate genes are presented in detail. Research techniques that enable many cell biology problems to be approached in studying the organism are also presented. Throughout, the emphasis is on combining classical experiments with modern molecular findings. ... Read more

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Designed to help students appreciate the ways experiments and simple calculations lead to an understanding of how cells work. Provides a rehearsal of key terms, tests for understanding basic concepts, and research-based problems. ... Read more

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Molecular Biology of the Cell: The Problems Book
This is an excellent supplemental book for this course no matter which textbook is utilized in your course.Highly recommended.

LifeSaver...
Molecular Biology of the Cell : The Problems Book is a great book for biology students as well as those interested in really learning the concepts behind the theory.This book is extremely detailed in itsquestions as it vigorously tests the knowledge learned from it's companiontextbook, Molecular Biology of the Cell. This book has tremendouslyhelped in my understanding of the major chapters of the main textbook(chapters 6-end).It provides a thorough breakdown on the types ofquestions that it asks.For example, the questions in the book arestructured by True/False, matching, as well as essay formats.Thisprovides for a varied way of learning the essential material.Ihighly recommend this book for those students preparing for standardizedexams as well as those taking a course in molecular or cell biology.

LifeSaver...
Molecular Biology of the Cell : The Problems Book is a great book for biology students as well as those interested in really learning the concepts behind the theory.This book is extremely detailed in itsquestions as it vigorously tests the knowledge learned from it's companiontextbook, Molecular Biology of the Cell. This book has tremendouslyhelped in my understanding of the major chapters of the main textbook(chapters 6-end).It provides a thorough breakdown on the types ofquestions that it asks.For example, the questions in the book arestructured by True/False, matching, as well as essay formats.Thisprovides for a varied way of learning the essential material.Ihighly recommend this book for those students preparing for standardizedexams as well as those taking a course in molecular or cell biology. ... Read more

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According to David Jubb, who has done the breakthrough work in this realm, life extension and health optimization require protein and antioxidant synthesis. Colloids of life and lifecolloids (spores), he says, are the real primordial building blocks of life, not the body cells. These colloids comprise the body's flora, whose vitality is crucial in creating sustained good health and long life. Jubb's Cell Rejuvenation focuses on how to optimize this bio-terrain, giving readers solid information about the science and techniques for reclaiming that inner terrain in relationship to protein and antioxidant synthesis. In a world of health practitioners who talk only in terms of disease, Dr. Jubb's focus is on the forces that allow health to flourish. This work represents a nontoxic, natural approach that gently creates a symbiotic relationship among body functions that contributes to overall health. Chronic fatigue, digestive insufficiency, cancer, diabetes, and autoimmune challenge are all demystified in this important work. ... Read more

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Is your mind open to new truths?If so venture into this book...
Good combination of practical and theoretical.The topic of health is of course quite contentious, but from my (good) personal experience with Jubb, his perspective and methods - and I can say that you owe it to yourself to read this book.

From Urine Drinking to Enemas
Urine drinking and enemas (just to mention a few parts of the book) have been around for a long time but Jubbs uses cutting edge research to help us understand exactly why practices like these are so critical to restoring our bodies' full health. My only disappointments are he spends alot of time talking about what foods are bad but not enough on which ones are good. I assume his others books have that info. And there is no explanation on how he reportedly lives on tea and honey (far less than the 2,000 calories a day doctors say we need to maintain ourselves)

Awsome book
If you are interested in pleomorphic theory of disease with an inclination to natural medicine, this is what is all about. Excellent book except from the part about urine therapy (drinking, bathing and injecting urine) disgusting.

Medicine of the future starts right here !!
It's about time for everyone to tune into what is really happening at the quantum level !This book is the best if you want to understand colloidal electronics and the miracle that is within our bodies !Terrain optimization and the science behind life (live) food cleansing is where true healing takes place.Sure, this is not a quick read by any means ! This profound information is so compelling and fascinating and where medicine needs to/and will go... when enough people realize how poisoned and practically dead inside they really are.I love this guy and his wife Annie; wish I had been more aware of their knowledge in my early days!This is another strangely kept secret that needs to be exposed. Check out their other books, Secret of an Alkaline Body and LifeFood Recipes.Just think what our world would be like if allopathic doctors were trained with this information !I read this over and over and learn more each time.. thank you for taking the time to explain this to us.

Welcome to the secrets of the Universe
I definitely agree with the previous review. The book is scientific and very technical, however David was compelled to explain things as they are, and not to "dumb things down". A book like this usually takes time to fully comprehend, and invites the reader to research more, even if it's starting with finding out the definitions of the terms used.

I HIGHLY recommend this book above any other book in the health/nutrition/cleansing field. Dr. Jubb has spent decades summarizing the most advanced information about the human body.

Cell Rejuvenation is a must read for anyone wanting to be on the cutting-edge of Health and Biology. It is a life changing book. ... Read more

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In Silico introduces Maya programming into one of the most fascinating application areas of 3D graphics: biological visualization. In five building-block tutorials, this book prepares animators to work with visualization problems in cell biology. The book assumes no deep knowledge of cell biology nor 3D graphics programming. An accompanying DVD-ROM includes code derived from the tutorials, the working Maya computer files, and sample animated movies. The interior of the book contains generous Maya screen captures, tables, and flowcharts to compliment the instruction and tutorials. Full 4 color illustrations rendered from the authors' working files illustrate the capacity to produce striking pictures from the rendered models being created. Throughout the text, key words are set in bold type and subsequently defined in a glossary. Page margin tips and tricks compliment the adjacent copy, and icons direct the reader to specific references within the Maya Help library. The visualizations in the book are stunning examples of the state of the art.

*Teaches artists and scientists to create realistic digital images of humans and nature with popular CG program, Maya

*This self-contained study guide includes background, foundations, and practice

*Step-by-step example programs and end-result demonstrations help readers develop thie own portfolios

*Gorgeous four color screen shots throughout ... Read more

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Excellent resource
Firstly, let's talk about the structure of the book. This book is broken into three sections:

PART 1 is an introduction to the evolution of computing and how CG has been used for medical simulations and scientific visualizations. It contains three chapters that discuss how hardware and software are progressing over the years in respect of technology. So, this first part of the book is a bit overwhelming on theory. Those who are familiar with CG concepts and terms might see interesting to skip this part.

PART 2 is a Maya crash course. Well, not so "crash" if you consider this is a ten chapters walk. It goes from Maya Interface through Dynamics ending up with two great MEL scripting chapters. Maya users may want to skip this part. However, I consider the two chapters on MEL scripting valuable even for those who are already Maya/MEL users.

PART 3 is the heart of the book. However, it is a rock-solid one. This part contains five project-based chapters. If you are an experienced Maya and MEL user, so you are at one of the most interesting playgrounds you could be. If you are not experienced with Maya/MEL, I suggest you to go back to PART 2 and consider reading it. These five projects/tutorials will make you dive deep into the world of MEL scripting. And believe me: it's rewarding.

This is not a book for the casual 3D modeler and animator. This one is for those really interested in how Maya and MEL can be used to generate 3D animations and simulations for the biology and medical fields. Almost every picture inside this book is related with biomedical applications.

Those looking for learning Maya, this book really brings a pretty descent foundation course on this software. Those looking for learning MEL, this book is a must buy. Just please keep in mind that every example and exercise is targeted to cell biology and its related fields.

Best regards,
Chris.

this book will get you thinking
Overall I think this book is a decent addition to anyone looking at science visualization if you have a good knowledge of Maya already.
The book is broken into two sections. The first half of the book is really just an intro to maya. If you need this info, then the second half will completely blow you out of the water. I found the second half to be fairly engaging- it is really an exercise in MEL scripting - and a good one.
I think the book could give a more general overview of sci-viz, and not get into specifics so much.
This book is not for the casual Maya user. ... Read more

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Focuses on cell biology techniques for studying cytokines, cytokine receptors, and cytokine-driven processes. Includes the analysis of T cell cytokine production and the effect of cytokines on T cells, intracellular fluorescent staining, and more. Previous edition: c1995. Hardcover, softcover also available. ... Read more

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Comprehensive but very "textbookie"
This is a great resource to get started with your cytokine response analysis.
It covers a lot of the basics with some cartoons for the novice. There are specific bioassays for almost all cytokines and some chemokines, but if you want to get some real cutting-edge work done, you may end up reading more up to date literature (the latest edition was printed in 2001).
All in all, a great resource to have and well worth the money. ... Read more

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An easy overview of how cells react to stimuli
This is a high school senior level introduction to discoveries in biochemistry.The read is easy for the subject; for example, how cells seem to react logically (i.e. with a brain) to their environment is slowly and systematically shown to be done by chemistry.Cell simulations using neural networks are treated lightly with an outlined example; then the reader is cautioned that any simulations are too simple for real cells. The style is a bit wordy; but you will be introduced to topics which you can penetrate further using Google.

Fascinating exploration of the complexities of a cell
This book is full of fascinating information.Wetware is a book about the cell, it discusses the mechanics of signal transmission, the relationships between the various parts of the cell and the emergent phenomenon that result from a cell's architecture on a case by case basis from protazoa and amoeba to our nerve cells.The commentary describes both the complexity of the cell in terms of its adaptability to a diverse ecosystem as well as the plausible origins of how such complexity evolved.The book argues a strong evolutionary case about life and its origins.

Most of the book is very readable and gives the non-expert an insight into how through diffusion cells react and signals are processed.Cases are studied and the strategies of such single celled organisms such as the ameoba are discussed in strong detail.Examples of environmental sensitivity are discussed and "intelligence" to the extent that even single cells have architecture that allow them to dynamically adapt are explored.The exploration of the single cell is the most interesting, likely because it can be studied in isolation and thus its easier to discuss a single cells properties than a multi-celled organism.The book goes through a lot of interesting material, it discusses RNA, protein structures and dynamics and neural networks.The Neural networks portion is a good overview of how they work and how they can be used in a machine setting to obtain interesting results.As the book gets into the multicelled aspect, the quality doesnt go down so much as the material can be slightly overwhelming.Despite that, the themes of the book can still be gleaned despite some of the specifics being a bit hard to follow.

One reads this book and really mavels at the complexity of the single cell.The author gives a good example at the end - the fruitfly is able to, with negligble energy, navigate efficiently, the computing power required for humans to replicate that is of a very different order of magnitute.The cell is of microscopic size but astronomical complexity and that is where one must stop in awe and appreciate the amazing depth of life.This book takes the reader on that journey.The author tries to only take what can be observed and doesnt try to fill the gaps with intelligent design.He shows how genetic programming results show that solutions to complicated problems show up unexpectedly in evolutionary settings and that is no evidence of design.I found this book to really revitalize the idea that life is truly astonishing.It is not only astonishing from the perspective of muticelled organisms and our own self awareness, but more foundationally, from the single cell and up. I highly recommend this, it should be read by all.

Excellent read
Well written and thought-provoking book.Excellent overview on the concepts of "cell memory" and protein-based "consciousness" -- based on real biochemistry not voodoo science fiction.

very good book
Nicely written. Irregular yet a very good read overall. Introduces very interesting analogies, and more interesting differences, between living systems and computers.

Biology Meets Computer Science
I'm extremely happy that Prof. Bray decided to write this book.Little by little biologists and computer scientists are realizing that they are studying two sides of the same coin.It is one of the most profound and important achievements of the 21st century.It will truly change everything. ... Read more

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Cell Biology Assays: Essential methods presents a comprehensive overview of protocols essential for researchers..  Chapters provide clear explanations, step-by-step instruction, tips and potential pitfalls.  The important steps and results are illustrated for further ease of use. This text enables researchers at various career levels a plethera of insight into technologies and model systems in biological problem solving.

• Provids researchers with solutions in lab enviornments


• Features an array of essential methods including endocytic pathways, membrances, mitochondira, and vitro motility


• Information on a plethora of technologies needed to tackle complex problems

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Cell culture techniques are invaluable to the modern researcher but difficult to carry out successfully. As part of the series of Handbooks in Practical Animal Cell Biology, this volume offers a concise practical guide to the basic essentials of the technique. Researchers new to cell culture will find a clear explanation of the essential equipment of a tissue culture facility, including tissue culture media and sera. It describes methods for growing suspension and adhesion cultures, including how to store cells and prepare primary cultures from cells.For those already culturing cells, the handbook will act as a handy reference to the basic techniques.The essence of the book is to deal with the generalities of cell culture and to give a grasp of the basic concepts before involvement in more specialized work in the field. Ideal for anyone moving into tissue cell culture techniques or looking for a concise reference book. ... Read more

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good content but.....
The content of this book is good, but come on, it is smaller than a typical novel - and not even printed/covered as nicely as a hard back novel - and it sells for $110.00 - buy the paperback it is actually printed and covered in higher quality at 1/3 the price.

From Book to Bench-Cell Culturing Made Easy
Whether a first year college student or a seasoned researcher, General Techniques of Cell Culture is a must.GTCC simplifies the complicated world of cell culturing without insulting. The authors, Maureen A. Harrisonand Ian F. Rae, make no assumptions about their readers, and take the taskof explaining large amounts of scientific information in an organized andeasy to read format. This handbook goes beyond general lab techniques andprovides not only the "how-to", but also gives the developing labthe where at, as it rounds out each section with a directory of servicesand researchable references. By providing time honored techniques, GeneralTechniques of Cell Culture also takes some of the trial and error out ofpropagating healthy cells in the lab. This alone should make the transitionfrom book to bench less tedius and more productive. ... Read more

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This practical guide provides a succinct treatment of the general concepts of cell biology, furnishing the computer scientist with the tools necessary to read and understand current literature in the field.The book explores three different facets of biology: biological systems, experimental methods, and language and nomenclature. After a brief introduction to cell biology, the text focuses on the principles behind the most-widely used experimental procedures and mechanisms, relating them to well-understood concepts in computer science. The presentation of the material has been prepared for the reader’s quick grasp of the topic: comments on nomenclature and background notes can be ascertained at a glance, and essential vocabulary is boldfaced throughout the text for easy identification.Computer science researchers, professionals and computer science students will find this an incomparable resource and an excellent starting point for a more comprehensive examination of cell biology."This concise book is an excellent introduction for computer scientists to the exciting revolution under way in molecular biology. It provides lucid, high-level descriptions of the fundamental molecular mechanisms of life, and discusses the computational principles involved. I wish this little gem was available when I was ‘learning the ropes’– it would have been my first choice of reading material."--Roni Rosenfeld, Carnegie Mellon University ... Read more

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In this fully revised edition of an established classic, expert researchers and clinicians describe in step-by-step detail updated techniques for the isolation and growth of major primary cell types, such as kidney proximal tubule cells, hepatocytes, keratinocytes, and cardiomyocytes. The authors offer readily reproducible new methods for the differentiation of embryonic stem (ES) cells into various hematopoietic cell types, for fetal thymic organ culture, and for the isolation and culture of specialized cell types, such as mammary progenitor cells, skeletal muscle myofibers, mesenchymal cells, neural stem cells, hematopoietic cells, stromal cell lines, and endothelial cells. Additional chapters describe new techniques (leukocyte rolling, isolation of side-population cells, and scalable production of ES-derived cells) and detail quality control methods for cell lines (detection and elimination of mycoplasma, DNA fingerprinting, and cytogenetic analysis). ... Read more

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This is the first in a two-volume, comprehensive treatment of the methodologies used in researching the zebrafish, an emerging vertebrate model system. The text includes discussions on development, genetic methodologies, and model applications.

Key Features
* Details state-of-the-art zebrafish protocols in a single-source reference
* Presents methods and reagents in user-friendly format
* Delineates critical steps and pitfalls of he procedures
* Illustrates techniques with full-color plates
Summarizes many new and interesting developmental mutants
* Includes appendices with strain information and a compendium of zebrafish World Wide Web sites
* Relevant to clinicians interested in vertebrate models of human congenital diseases ... Read more

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This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. THE FLESH AND BONES OF ANATOMY presents a concise, accessible account of anatomy. This title covers all the key concepts med students need with no gaps. It can be used either as an introduction to a topic, or as a revision aid. In Section 1, The Big Picture overview gives a descriptive overview of a subject. In the High Yield section, 50 fundamental principles underlying a subject are set out. These 50 principles are expanded into double-page spreads in the 'Fleshed Out' section where double-page explanations of the key principles clearly convey what medical students need to know. Difficult concepts are depicted by cartoon-strip illustrations, which enable rapid understanding and assimilation of information. * Big Picture Section - enables readers to relate detail to the subject as a whole * High Yield - prevents students from having large gaps in their knowledge. Can be used as a revision tool. Reinforces the major points. * Cartoon-strip illustrations - enable students to visualize difficult concepts in a step-by-step format. Allow information to be chunked into student-friendly sizes. * Double-page overviews - students can read summary of topic without cross-referencing to other pages. All laid out on one spread. ... Read more

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Phase transitions occur throughout nature. The most familiar example is the one that occurs in water – the abrupt, discontinuous transition from a liquid to a gas or a solid, induced by a subtle environmental change. Practically magical, the ever-so-slight shift of temperature or pressure can induce an astonishing transition from one entity to another entity that bears little resemblance to the first.

So "convenient" a feature is seen throughout the domains of physics and chemistry, and one is therefore led to wonder whether it might also be common to biology. Indeed, many of the most fundamental cellular processes are arguably attributable to radical structural shifts triggered by subtle changes that cross a critical threshold. These processes include transport, motion, signaling, division, and other fundamental aspects of cellular function.

Largely on the basis of this radical concept, a symposium was organized in Poitiers, France, to bring together people who have additional evidence for the role of phase transitions in biology, and this book is a compendium of some of the more far-reaching of those presentations, as well as several others that seemed to the editors to be compelling.

The book should be suitable for anyone interested in the nature of biological function, particularly those who tire of lumbering along well trodden pathways of pursuit, and are eager to hear something fresh. The book is replete with fresh interpretations of familiar phenomena, and should serve as an excellent gateway to deeper understanding.

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Signalling within and between cells is an essential part of many biological processes, from the development of the body to the activity of our immune system.

Cell Signalling, Third Edition, presents a carefully structured introduction to this intricate subject, introducing those conserved features that underlie many different extra- and intracellular signalling systems. Starting with an overview of cell signalling and highlighting its importance in many biological systems, the book goes on to explore the key components of extracellular and intracellular signalling mechanisms before examining how these components come together to create signalling pathways, which are so crucial to the survival of many living organisms. The text is enhanced by two-color artwork and 3-D protein models. A Companion Website provides resources for students and instructors.

New to this edition:

* Expanded coverage of the role of cell signalling during development, experimental techniques, and the control of gene expression
* New "Literature Links" encourage students to engage with primary literature and to develop critical thinking and reading skills
* New four-part structure organizes the subject according to its conceptual basis, the mechanisms of signalling, and their role in natural phenomena ... Read more

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Simple and direct.
The book is to the point without being too light.I read this cover to cover fo a course.I found the diagrams simple and easy to follow.The text includes simple descriptions of pathways and mechanisms of cellsignaling.It also included some small pieces of information that wererelated and made the subject matter more memorable.It is a quick readwith good points. ... Read more

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The Essential Cell Biology Media DVD-ROM, packaged with every copy of the book, can be purchased separately.  It includes:

Essential Cell Biology Interactive

The Essential Cell Biology Interactive Media Player contains over 130 animations, videos, and molecular models. It also includes a cell explorer program that encourages students to investigate a set of high-resolution micrographs.

Student Self-Quizzes

The quizzing feature, which is new to this edition, allows students to test themselves in basic reading comprehension of each chapter. It is accessed through the Essential Cell Biology Interactive media player.

Movie Vault

The Movie Vault is an archive of movies from the media player in three handy formats: QuickTime®, MPEG, and iPod®.

PowerPoint Presentations

The figures from the book have been pre-loaded into PowerPoint presentations. There is one presentation for each chapter, and the files are located in a folder on the DVD-ROM. The files are also available on Classwire.

JPEG Archive

The individual figures from the book are available in JPEG format. They are organized by chapter in folders on the DVD-ROM.

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The previous edition of this book marked the shift in technology from video to digital camera use with microscope use in biological science. This new edition presents some of the optical fundamentals needed to provide a quality image to the digital camera. Specifically, it covers the fundamental geometric optics of finite- and infinity-corrected microscopes, develops the concepts of physical optics and Abbe's theory of image formation, presents the principles of Kohler illumination, and finally reviews the fundamentals of fluorescence and fluorescence microscopy. The second group of chapters deals with digital and video fundamentals: how digital and video cameras work, how to coordinate cameras with microscopes, how to deal with digital data, the fundamentals of image processing, and low light level cameras. The third group of chapters address some specialized areas of microscopy that allow sophisticated measurements of events in living cells that are below the optical limits of resolution.

* Expands coverage to include discussion of confocal microscopy not found in the previous edition
* Includes "traps and pitfalls" as well as laboratory exercises to help illustrate methods ... Read more

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Completely revised and updated to incorporate the latest data in the field, Lewin's CELLS, Second Edition is the ideal resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate students entering the world of cell biology. Redesigned to incorporate new learning tools and elements, this edition continues to provide readers with current coverage of the structure, organization, growth, regulation, movements, and interaction of cells, with an emphasis on eukaryotic cells. Under the direction of three expert lead editors, new chapters on metabolism and general molecular biology have been added by subject specialist. All chapters have been carefully edited to maintain consistent use of terminology and to achieve a homogenous level of detail and rigor. A new design incorporates many new pedagogical elements, including Concept & Reasoning Questions, Methods boxes, Clinical Applications boxes, and more. ... Read more