Unlock the Secrets of Cellular Biology with the 4th Edition of Reader-Friendly Cell Biology

Are you a student embarking on a research or healthcare career path? Look no further! The 4th edition of Reader-Friendly Cell Biology, written by Thomas D. Pollard MD, William C. Earnshaw PhD FRS, and Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz PhD, provides a concise yet comprehensive foundation for understanding cellular function and physiology.

Award-Winning Illustrations and Thoroughly Updated Content

The authors have thoroughly updated this popular text to provide readers with the current understanding of normal cellular function, including the latest breakthroughs in molecular biology. The book features award-winning illustrations that help readers quickly grasp general principles, making it an ideal resource for students and professionals alike.

New Themes and Exciting Breakthroughs

The 4th edition covers major new themes, including:

• The roles of intrinsically disordered polypeptides and phase separation in cellular functions
• The influence of new molecular structures on understanding mechanisms
• The impact of exciting new methods, such as single cell RNA sequencing and second-generation super-resolution fluorescence microscopy, on advancing our understanding

Clear and Concise Explanations

The book provides clear and concise explanations of how cells function at the molecular level, with an intuitive chapter flow that starts with genome organization, gene expression, and RNA processing. This foundation sets the stage for understanding every aspect of cellular function and physiology.

Understanding Human Disease and Cellular Biology

Knowledge of cell biology has led to new treatments for various diseases, including cancer, heart failure, and cystic fibrosis. This book explains how mutations in genes can compromise virtually every cellular system and predispose to human disease, bringing cellular biology to life for students interested in medical science.

Unparalleled Illustrations and Breakthroughs

The book features unique illustrations with realistic proportions and relationships that explain every cellular process, including:

• The assembly of SARS-CoV-2
• The structures attaching mitotic chromosomes to microtubules
• The mechanism of DNA replication
• How pumps, carriers, and channels orchestrate physiological processes, from synaptic transmission to cellular volume regulation

Additionally, the book covers exciting breakthroughs, such as:

• SMC motor proteins actively organizing chromosomal DNA
• TOR kinases regulating metabolism
• New types of immunotherapy for cancer treatment
• Mechanisms regulating fast axonal transport and their relation to neurodegenerative diseases
• How completion of DNA replication sets the time for cells to enter mitosis
• How a cascade of signals specifies the site of cell division
• Newly understood pathways of normal and pathological cell death

Enhanced eBook Version Included

With your purchase, you’ll receive an enhanced eBook version that allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Publisher: Elsevier; 4th edition (March 22, 2023) | Language: English | Hardcover: 944 pages | ISBN-10: 0323758002 | ISBN-13: 978-0323758000