Molecular Thermodynamics for Cell Biology as Taught with Boxes

Molecular Thermodynamics for Cell Biology as Taught with Boxes

Thermodynamic principles are basic to an understanding of the complex fluxes of energy and information required to keep cells alive. These microscopic machines are nonequilibrium systems at the micron scale that are maintained in pseudo-steady-state conditions by very sophisticated processes. Therefore, several nonstandard concepts need to be taught to rationalize why these very ordered systems...

Thermodynamics for Systems Biology

This paper aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to thermodynamics designed specifically for the needs of the systems biologist. It departs from modern treatments in paying attention to the macroscopic aspects of the subjects rather than focusing purely on the statistical character of the facts. It also makes a real effort to communicate certain lesser known aspects of the subject that h...

Molecular Cell Biology

Molecular Cell Biology aims to present the essential elements of genetics, biochemistry, and cell biology. The 1,187-page text attempts to integrate molecular biology with biochemistry, cell biology, and genetics, giving insight into such fascinating problems as development, immunology, and cancer. This 25-chapter college textbook is no more difficult to read than the basic textbooks encountere...

Molecular Biology of the Cell

cellular viewpoint. That is all very well. In any case academics will swallow almost anything if it's their job. Even if the botanists of the 18th century, the well-intentioned of the 19th century and the latterday enthusiasts of this century believed in the cell, is it an approach that is truly relevant? Such must surely be the attitude of today's sceptical medical students, and of many of the...

Molecular Biology of the Cell