Courses in molecular and cellular biology are a cornerstone of undergraduate programs in the life sciences. The material is not only fundamental to all biology, but also represents an exciting and rapidly moving area of science. The Cell: A Molecular Approach provides a solid conceptual framework and an introduction to the experimental nature of contemporary research. The Cell presents current comprehensive science in an accessible and cohesive text that is designed to be mastered in one semester.

The Fourth Edition of The Cell features a new Companion Website, available free of charge. This robust site features a wealth of study and review material coupled with rich multimedia resources including detailed animations, video microscopy, and micrographs.