Molecular & Cell Biology for Dummies - Paperback

by Rene Fester Kratz (Author)

Back Jacket

• See DNA technology at work in the real world
• Understand cell structure, metabolism, and reproduction
• Make sense of genetics and inheritance

Your insider guide to the stuff of life

3.8 billion years old and counting--there's a lot to know about the fundamentals of life. This friendly, jargon-free guide takes you from the primordial soup to the present, explaining how specialized cells have given rise to everything living, from the humblest amoeba to walking, talking humans. Whether you're taking a cell or molecular biology course, catching up on fast-evolving fields like DNA microarrays or genetics for your career--or are just curious--this updated edition is your all-access ticket to our inner world.

Inside...

• Explore cell structure
• Zoom in on molecules
• Start reading the genetic code
• Discover what DNA can cure
• Tune in to how cells talk
• Find 10 rules all cells follow
• See how viruses go to war
• Improve your grade in 10 steps

Author Biography

René Fester Kratz, PhD, teaches biology at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington. She works with other scientists and K-12 teachers to develop science curricula that align with national learning standards and the latest research on human learning.