Delves into the inner workings of these tiny cells and cell function. Colorful and detailed illustrations and photographs support the fascinating narrative, along with interesting sidebars and activities.
Looks at cells as life's building blocks, showing how cells are put together, examining the differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes, speculating about the first forms of life, and discussing the newly-classified kingdom archaea.
Examines the controversy surrounding stem cell research; and discusses where stem cells come from, how they can be used, other treatment alternatives, and the future of stem cell research.
Contains a collection of articles that discuss trends in the study of cells, including what they are, the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, bacteria, and viruses.
Provides a portrait of the inner workings of cells, based upon the author's survey of modern research in the fields of molecular, cellular, and developmental biology.