ㆍ　Ideally suited in length and complexity for sophomore- and junior-level courses at the undergraduate level.
　　ㆍ　Precise amount of coverage for pre-med and other students in healthcare-related majors.
　　ㆍ　Can be covered in a single semester. Students can master the material in its entirety, rather than sampling a small fraction from a much larger text.
　　ㆍ　Written in an efficient and compact style, covering a broad range of material in a direct and pedagogically approachable manner.
　　ㆍ　Focuses on the molecular biology of cells as a unifying theme, with topics such as developmental biology, the nervous system, the immune system, and plant biology being discussed as examples of more general principles.
　　ㆍ　Written by an experienced author and instructor, the unique four-part structure of this text provides comprehensive coverage from fundamental theory through to cutting-edge research.
　　ㆍ　An extensive range of learning features is provided to support students in identifying key points, comprehending illustrations, and learning cell biology in a broader context.
　　ㆍ　Through Data Analysis Problems, self-test questions, and an extensive online test bank, students are encouraged to synthesize knowledge and apply what they've learned.
　　ㆍ　The art program appears nearly 3-dimensional, clarifying content and allowing students to visualize movement.


　New to this Edition:
　　ㆍ　Learning Objectives to focus students' attention
　　ㆍ　Marginal Notes to emphasize key points
　　ㆍ　Data Analysis Problems that challenge students to interpret experimental results
　　ㆍ　Active Learning Guide to facilitate the use of this approach to student engagement
　　ㆍ　New chapter on "Transcriptional Regulation and Epigenetics"
　　ㆍ　New Molecular Medicine and Key Experiment boxes, including splicing therapy of muscular dystrophy, discovery of telomerase, role of histone modifications, and mitochondrial replacement therapy

Part I: Fundamentals and Foundations
　　　Chapter 1. Introduction to Cells and Cell Research
　　　Chapter 2. Molecules and Membranes
　　　Chapter 3. Bioenergetics and Metabolism
　　　Chapter 4. Fundamentals of Molecular Biology
　　　Chapter 5. Genomics, Proteomics, and Systems Biology


Part II: The Flow of Genetic Information
　　　Chapter 6. Genes and Genomes
　　　Chapter 7. Replication, Maintenance, and Rearrangements of Genomic DNA
　　　Chapter 8. RNA Synthesis and Processing
　　　Chapter 9. Transcriptional Regulation and Epigenetics
　　　Chapter 10. Protein Synthesis, Processing, and Regulation


Part III: Cell Structure and Function
　　　Chapter 11. The Nucleus
　　　Chapter 12. Protein Sorting and Transport
　　　Chapter 13. Mitochondria, Chloroplasts, and Peroxisomes
　　　Chapter 14. The Cytoskeleton and Cell Movement
　　　Chapter 15. The Plasma Membrane
　　　Chapter 16. Cell Walls, the Extracellular Matrix, and Cell Interactions

　　　
Part IV: Cell Regulation
　　　Chapter 17. Cell Signaling
　　　Chapter 18. The Cell Cycle
　　　Chapter 19. Cell Renewal and Cell Death
　　　Chapter 20. Cancer