Molecular Cell Biology remains the most authoritative and cutting-edge resource available for the cell biology course. The author team, consisting of world-class researchers and teachers, incorporates medically relevant examples where appropriate to help illustrate the connections between cell biology and health and human disease. Emphasis on experimental techniques that drive advances in biomedical sciences and introduce students to cutting edge research teach students the skills they need for their careers. BRIEF CONTENTS 1. Evolution: Molecules,Genes, Cells, and Organisms2. Chemical Foundations3. Protein Structure and Function4. Culturing and Visualizing Cells5. Fundamental Molecular Genetic Mechanisms6. Molecular Genetic Techniques7. Genes Chromatin, and Chromosomes8. Transcriptional Control of Gene Expression9. Post-Transcriptional Gene Control10. Biomembrane Structure11. Transmembrane Transport of Ions and Small Molecules12. Cellular Energetics13. Moving Proteins into Membr