Courses in molecular and cellular biology are a cornerstone of undergradu ate programs in the life sciences. The material is not only fundamental to 1 all biology, but also represents an exciting and rapidly moving area of sci-ence. 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.