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This volume includes chapters by experts around the world on many aspects of microtubule imaging in living and fixed cells; assays to study microtubule function in a wide array of model organisms and cultured cells; high resolution approaches to study of the cytoskeleton. The authors share their years of experience, outlining potential pitfalls and critical factors to consider in experimental design, experimental implementation and data interpretation.

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The aim of Apoptosis and Cancer is to describe the performance of contemporary techniques for studying the biology of apoptosis and its role in cancer. The protocols described will aid both the academic laboratory interested in further characterizing the mechanisms of apoptosis, as well as the industry laboratory, aimed at identifying new target molecules or screening for new compounds with potential clinical use.

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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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With its acclaimed author team, cutting-edge content, and coverage based on landmark experiments, "Molecular Cell Biology" has earned an impeccable reputation with instructors edition after edition. The new Sixth Edition is the "Molecular Cell Biology" for a new generation, a dramatic revision of the classic text featuring two new co-authors, expanded coverage of immunology and development, and new media tools for students and instructors. ... Read more

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textbooks
Really happy with fast delivey and soooooooo glad I didn't have to pay bookstore price.

A little hard to read
I have a hard time reading this book. I even prefer to just read my instructor's power point. I don't know if the course is just too deep or the content of the book isn't explained the way that is more readable and fun, but I never had any problems with my general bio classes. I got A's in all of my bio classes. I don't know how will it work out this time. I'm taking molecular bio and genetics.

The Best Book On Molecular And Cell Biology
This book is indeed the best introductory book on molecular and cell biology. It is well written and fully illustrated. This new edition also includes a lot of the most recent information particularly in the areas of signaling, cancer, and stem cells. It is a valuable resource for all students of molecular biology. ... Read more

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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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Baculovirus Expression Protocols is a detailed guide for using the baculovirus expression vector system (BEVS) and/or insect cells to produce recombinant proteins. Procedures for the development and production of baculovirus insecticides at both laboratory and large scale are described in the kind of step-by-step format that the Methods in Molecular Biology™ series helped standardize. This book is a one-stop source for information on baculoviruses, and includes sections on using modified baculoviruses to express genes in mammalian cells, using Drosophila cell lines, isolating new cell lines, and developing serum-free medium. Specific applications, including using baculovirus and insect cell system to study apoptosis, are also discussed. This updated and expanded edition of Baculovirus Expression Protocols provides a perfect lab manual for biochemists, molecular biologists, biochemical engineers, and others for using the BEVS or insect cell lines to produce recombinant proteins.

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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 Cell Cycle is an account of the mechanisms that control cell division, beginning with a description of the phases and main events of the cell cycle and the main model organisms in cell-cycle analysis, including Xenopus, Drosophila, and yeasts. Later chapters focus on the molecules and mechanisms of the cell-cycle control system, including the cyclin-dependent kinase family of protein kinases, the cyclins that activate them, and the signaling molecules that regulate them, and discuss cell-cycle control in development and the failure of controls in cancer. ... Read more

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Very 'detailed' book about cell cycle
This is the best book about cell cycle you can read.The author wrote in the preface citing the architect Le Corbusier: "There are no details.Everything is an essential part of a whole.In nature microcosm and macrocosm are one"
This is the philosophy behind this book...you will find every detail as part of the big picture.Very good and helpful illustrations and diagrams help the reader to understand concepts and pathways.

Great resource for all!
Excellent book!

Great for an undergrad or grad student, but most importantly, it is the perfect resource for every cell biologist at all levels.A great starting point for the various cell cycle model organisms without sifting through piles of outdated or wrong reviews.

This is one of the more handy books that sits on my shelf. ... Read more

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In the tradition of Carl Sagan, Rachel Carson, and Stephen Hawking, a new voice has emerged with the unique gift of translating cutting edge science into clear, accessible language—Dr. Bruce Lipton. With The Wisdom of Your Cells, this internationally recognized authority on cellular biology takes listeners on an in-depth exploration into the microscopic world, where new discoveries and research are revolutionizing the way we understand life, evolution, and consciousness. On this full-length audio course, Dr. Lipton shares his lucid and startling insights about the building blocks of life, and how each one of our cells has far greater innate intelligence than we once believed. ... Read more

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At Last
I am so thrilled that at last there is a book such as this explaining how we as humans are what we are. That it is not our genetics that determine who we are but our environment even from our time in the womb. As a practitioner who practises NET NeurEmotional Technique it is so good to see it explained in a scientific way that the public can now read about. Epigenetics is truly the path to healing of the future.
Dr Gunta Krumins-Caldwell author of On Silver Wings

The Control Mechanism is What?
Lipton's initial presentation of a string of fun discoveries from the history of science is suddenly interrupted by a clunker of a punch line.

Lipton lost me when he stated on disc #2 that the control mechanism for cellular membranes is obviously field broadcasts from the eternal beings of the spirit world.

I know he is mistaken here because the results of my own laboratory experiments clearly show that the control mechanism for cellular membranes is either 1) God, 2) The Flying Spaghetti Monster, 3) Aliens or 4) Pokemon.

I will read more of Lipton's work when he finds a way to scientifically test his hypothesis.Perhaps then he can disprove mine.

Excellent Material
This is a wonderful, clear explanation of important biological functions that are on the cutting edge of biology. Due to the new (and not mainstream) nature of the material it is fascinating even for someone with extensive knowledge of the field. Due to the simple and clear delivery it is fascinating for my 10 year old son as well. I have been listening to it in the car and he loves it! He now knows and brings information to his science teacher. The message is enlightening and empowering and I highly recommend this to anyone with any interest in science or the power of positive thinking.

Cell Intelligence
Bruce Lipton is a brilliant scientist who has explained in an easily understood way the relationship between our brains and the intelligence that permeates every cell in our bodies and shows us that our beliefs are a very powerful part of who we are and we have an inherent intelligence that is part of us and we do have control of our own general health. Dr Lipton also gives clients the knowledge that we are more than we think we are.
The Wisdom of Your Cells: How Your Beliefs Control Your Biology

Positive Thinking Can Be a Matter of Life or Death, cellularly speaking
Dr.Bruce Lipton pulls back the curtain of our physical being and provides profound insights into the connection that many people have spoken to over time: "Whether you think you can or you can't, you are right." Henry Ford. Be very careful what thoughts you entertain because your body has the ability to listen VERY closely and respond according to your beliefs.The meaning I attach to any situation makes ALL the difference in terms of the outcome. Dr. Lipton's ability to make the profound simple is unmatched, he is a teacher who has the GIFT and ABILITY to make complex information very simply and easy to understand and apply immediately in life.

Author/Speaker Lauren Miller: Hearing His Whisper
www.laurenemiller.com ... 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

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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 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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This Volume of BIOLOGY covers Chemistry, Cell Biology, and Genetics.

The Brooker et. al text features an evolutionary focus with an emphasis on scientific inquiry.

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good
the book itself is good, but the content of the book is not so good.

Decent, but harder than the real thing
I used this as a review guide for the Biochem GRE.I'd only taken a one-summer biochem class, so I was feeling weak in that area, although confident about the rest.The book has good organization, and doesn't go too in-depth into one topic at the expense of others.

The biggest problem I had with it was that it was much harder than the real test!I was very worried that I was going to do terribly, and this made me more anxious than I should have been.In the last few days before I took the one real exam that I had, and it was much easier than the book's questions.There were much more biochem pathway trivia in the book than on the real exam.

There are some factual errors in this book, and hopefully future editions will get a little more proofreading.

good
I received the product very quickly. It was tough to find a GRE book for the biochemistry subject test because there are few out there. Since there are no biochem test prep books to compare this to, I'd have to give this one a thumbs up for its straight to the point style.

NOT very professional
I found many typos in this book - the carbon atom has 5 covalent bonds sticking out in the diagram, the math derivation seems not coherent, etc.

I am a little disappointed since the book was written by two PhDs.

Will waste your time
I have only read the first five pages and it has obvious critical errors.I will have to abandon it for fear of learning more mis-information.

This book has probably never been edited by a scientist.

<<<>>>> Unless you want to buy my copy. ... Read more

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The Cell presents current comprehensive science in a readable and cohesive text that students can master in the course of one semester. This new edition retains the overall organization, themes, and special features of the Fourth Edition, including Key Experiment and Molecular Medicine essays, chapter sidebars that highlight areas of interest and clinical applications, and end-of-chapter questions with answers at the back of the book.The Fifth Edition has been updated throughout to reflect major advances since publication of the Fourth Edition in 2006, including: * Advances in understanding gene regulation by microRNAs * Histones and epigenetic inheritance * Identification of human disease susceptibility genes by genome-wide association scans * Protein import into mitochondria * Induced pluripotent stem cells * Role of autophagy in programmed cell death * Genomic analysis of mutations in human cancers * New Key Experiments: RNA Interference (Chapter 4) and G Protein-Coupled Receptors and Odor Detection (Chapter 15) ... Read more

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Decent book
The class I am usig this book for is rediculously hard. The book explains it a little better than the professor. Good investment

textbook
The textbook had some writing in the margins but was otherwise in very good condition.

Perfect Shape
The book came well protected in the packaging with no evidence of any use. Very prompt delivery as well. ... Read more

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This four-volume laboratory manual contains comprehensive state-of-the-art protocols essential for research in the life sciences. Techniques are presented in a friendly step-by-step fashion, providing useful tips and potential pitfalls. The important steps and results are beautifully illustrated for further ease of use. This collection enables researchers at all stages of their careers to embark on basic biological problems using a variety of technologies and model systems.

This thoroughly updated third edition contains 165 new articles in classical as well as rapidly emerging technologies.

Topics covered include:
* Cell and Tissue Culture: Associated Techniques, Viruses, Antibodies, Immunocytochemistry (Volume 1)
* Organelle and Cellular Structures, Assays (Volume 2)
* Imaging Techniques, Electron Microscopy, Scanning Probe and Scanning Electron Microscopy, Microdissection, Tissue Arrays, Cytogenetics and In Situ Hybridization, Genomics and Transgenic Knockouts and Knock-down Methods (Volume 3)
* Transfer of Macromolecules, Expression Systems, Gene Expression Profiling (Volume 4)

* Indispensable bench companion for every life science laboratory
* Provides the latest information on the plethora of technologies needed to tackle complex biological problems
* Includes numerous illustrations, some in full color, supporting steps and results
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Greatest value of this work is its comprehensiveness
Cell biology techniques have been continuously upgraded since the middle of this century, and future developments seem assured. In the 1990s, alone, new developments have led to improved separations capability, detection instrumentation, and new formulations of serum-free media. Any research institution with faculty and students engaged in cell biology will want to have the most current laboratory guidelines available, and this four-volume, peer-reviewed collection of protocols answers that need. The second edition has benefited from suggestions from practicing scientists, filling in gaps from the first edition.

Perhaps the greatest value of this work is its comprehensiveness. Laboratories and libraries can have detailed guidelines for cell culture, separation, staining, growth, apoptosis, preparation of component parts, assays, antibody production, genetic engineering, microscopy, electrophoresis, and more, all in one source. Need to know how to produce transgenic mice? It's here. How to grow viruses? Prepare nuclei? Stain mitochondria? Use fluorecence microscopy? All here.

Although there are 486 contributors to the 250 articles, uniform structure of articles builds continuity and thus ease of use. Most entries adhere to the five-part template (Introduction, Materials and Instrumentation, Procedures, Comments, and Pitfalls). This last section, "Pitfalls," seems especially valuable, as there is no substitute for experience. The main difference between articles tends to be the use of supportive graphs, photos, and tables, though in general (if such a diverse collection can be spoken of "in general") visuals are at a minimum. ... Read more

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This is the most complete resource on the techniques, equipment, principles, and practices of animal cell culture.

Since publication of the previous edition of this benchmark text, numerous types of equipment and materials have changed and new specialized techniques have been developed, particularly in the area of stem cell research and tissue engineering. These and other developments have been incorporated into this rigorously revised and expanded sixth edition of Culture of Animal Cells, the leading text in the basic methodology of cell culture.

This authoritative volume offers a complete background related to growth of animal cells in culture. It contains many specialized protocols and advice on how to apply some of the basic protocols to teaching cell culture. Beginning with laboratory design, safety, validation, and bioethics, then continuing with preparation of media, primary culture, and cell lines through to characterization and authentication, contamination, specialized techniques, and troubleshooting, the unparalleled coverage includes:

• An all-new section addressing the additional caution required once a primary culture is converted to a cell line

• Differentiation in stem cells and reprogramming of adult cells to form stem cells

• A new section and protocol on cryopreservation by vitrification

• Separate sections dealing with epithelial cells, mesenchymal cells, neurectodermal cells, and hematopoietic cells, a new chapter on germs cells/stemcells/amniocytes

• A new section on organotypic culture

• Increased emphasis on contamination and misidentification (including cross-contamination) with revised protocols for detection and elimination

• A problem-solving chapter, glossary of terms, advice on sourcing materials, and list of suppliers

This landmark text presents the most accessible and comprehensive introduction available to the culture and experimental manipulation of animal cells and is indispensable for those in the field, including clinical and biopharmaceutical researchers and scientists, graduate students, laboratory managers in cell and molecular biology labs and genetics labs, trainees, and technicians. ... Read more

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These practice workbooks and guides contain essential information for those preparing for GRE subject tests, including practice questions, full-length practice tests that were actually administered at international GRE subject test administrations, answer sheets, correct answers, score conversion tables, and performance data for students who took the tests. ... Read more

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This is a Rip-Off Scam
I am a fourth year university student preparing to take the Biochem/Cell Bio GRE Subject Test.I ordered this book thinking that it was a work-book and stugy guide.I was under the impression that this volume would contain multiple sample tests along with study materials in the individual subject areas.At over $90, plus shipping, I was expecting a comprehensive review like the workbooks published by Barron's for the SAT.

To say I was disappointed when I recieved this book is a gross understatement.Its not even a book, it is a 60 PAGE BOOKLET.[...]This booklet contains just ONE full-size subject test, and not much more.The sample test occupies the bulk of the booklet, the remaining 16 pages offer no viable insight as to how you should study for this test, or any valuable tips to get you ahead. Examples of the "advice" contained in this useless booklet includes, "A general review of you undergrad cirriculum is the best preparation," Gee; thanks.

You can obtain a sample test for FREE when you register for your subject test.Do yourself a favor and save your 90 bucks, you can get everyting contained in this lousy booklet AT NO CHARGE.A no-name company called BookoRama in Pennsylvania billed my debit card for almost A HUNDRED DOLLARS.When the booklet arrived, it did not come with any kind of invoice or receipt, just a slip of paper that read "ALL SALES FINAL."It might as well have said "YOU GOT F*****"There is no hope for a refund.On top of it all, to add insult to injury, the list price on the back cover reads: $9.00 US!!!

I got screwed out of my hard earned cash for a worthless, nine dollar booklet.Take it from me; dont order this trash.The only way to study for this test is with your old Biochem, Cell and Genetics textbooks; NOT by dropping over 90 dollars for this SCAM.

These test questions are not available elsewhere
The two most recent reviewers have suggested that this book is the same as the PDF file on ets.org. Although I'm sure they were trying to be helpful, that information is false.

The file you can download from ETS is an electronic copy of the same sample booklet that you get in the mail (for free) when you register for the exam.

The published book itself follows the same format (test info, outline of topics, sample test, scoring). However, it is a totally different set of test questions.

For example, page 1 of the test on the ETS website includes questions on: RNA molecules that exhibit catalytic activity; the conversion of pyruvate to oxylate; identifying a particular hormone given a description of its function; oxydative phosphorylation; a general question on enzyme catalyzation; and the turnover of molecular components through the plasma membrane.

Page 1 of the published test guide (the book for sale here) includes questions on: the importance of phospholipids as consituents of cell membranes; the stabilization of folded states of globular proteins; the ionic strength of .5 molar MgCl(2); the most efficient substrate of an enzyme; the terminal electron acceptor for noncyclic electron flow during the light reactions of photosynthesis; the most effective method for isolation of secretory vesicles from a cell lysate; the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (of five listed functions, you have to pick the one that's incorrect); communication among the cisternae of the Golgi complex; and theoretical implications fo the resolving power of light microscopes.

As you can see, they are NOT the same exam.

Both the ets.org PDF file and the published book include 180 questions. Either of them should give you a good idea of how you would do on the real exam.

However, if you can get a hold of the published book (which ETS has stopped making), you have twice as many questions to study from. If you use the actual questions to look up topics, then the bigger pool of sample questions you have, the better. Some people aren't just satisfied with knowing they got a correct answer; they make sure they can identify all the terms and concepts in the *wrong* answers as well.

I think the printed study guide is useful. The two reviewers who say it's not useful haven't even looked at it; they just "heard" it was the same as the PDF file on the website.

Don't bother
I bought this book thinking it was a review similar to those for the General GRE exam, I thought wrong.This book is a bound version of a sample test that you can download from the ETS website along with the "helpful" hints that the ETS provides.Don't bother wasting your time and money trying to get a copy of this book, you can download the whole thing as a PDF at the ETS website.

$250!
Someone is trying to sell one of these books, used, for $250.

I downloaded a practice test online at gre.org

I hear that its the same information.

Great resource for the GRE subject test
This is a wonderful resource for the biochemistry, Cell and Molecular biology subject test. The only other things you need to ace this subjecy test would be a good biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology and genetics texts and loads of time to study. I highly recommend this book for anybody hoping to get a good score in the GRE. ... Read more