Cell Biology Of General Cytology

Author : John Paul
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Cell Biology written by John Paul and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In retrospect the past decade may turn out to have been the most dramatic period in the history of biological science. The secrets of the genetic code have been revealed, the complex structure of living molecules has been elucidated and we have all but created life in the test-tube. The background to these advances has been a ferment of research activity, the publication of enormous numbers of research reports and the emergence of the new term, molecular biology. In the face of these remarkable developments most biologists have found it impossible to keep abreast of all the new knowledge and only fragments of it have been filtering down to many undergraduates. Although perhaps unavoidable this is regrettable for much of the new information simplifies the understanding of biological principles. One particular unifying hypothesis - the cell theory- has emerged with new significance and impact as a result of these advances and this book is an attempt to present an account of the current situation in simple terms. It is primarily designed for post-graduate and senior undergraduate students in the biological sciences and therefore assumes a general acquaintance with elementary biological and chemical terminology; however, I hope that enquiring laymen and senior school pupils will not be deterred from dipping into it. The material itself cannot fail to fascinate although I may often have failed to do it justice. Where my shortcomings are particularly obvious and should not be allowed to go uncorrected I hope that informed readers will take the trouble to write and take me to task. I have tried to outline what I consider to be the essentials of cell biology, with as little elaboration as possible, so that the reader may have an opportunity to see the whole subject in perspective. To make up for the inevitable inadequacies I have provided a carefully selected bibliography, which ranges from relatively simple introductory articles, through books and articles providing extensive reviews, to key scientific papers reporting original findings. These are intended to serve as a bridge between this book and the very extensive scientific literature which every serious student will want to explore.