Essential Cell Biology

Key differences between 4th and 3rd editions

• Time lapse between latest and previous publications: 4 years (2013 vs 2009).
• The textbook was first published in 1997 under the title Essential Cell Biology: An introducton to the Molecular Biology of the Cell.
• The Fourth Edition includes the same chapters. The chapter numbers remain unchanged.
• Several chapters have been renamed:
• Chapter 10. Modern Recombinant DNA Technology (4th Ed.) corresponds to the Chapter 10. Manipulating Genes and Cells (3rd Ed.)
• Chapter 12. Transport Across Cell Membranes (4th Ed.) corresponds to the Chapter 12. Membrane Transport (3rd Ed.)
• Chapter 16. Cell Signaling (4th Ed.) corresponds to the Chapter 16. Cell Communication (3rd Ed.)
• Chapter 19. Sexual Reproduction and the Power of Genetics (4th Ed.) corresponds to the Chapter 19. Sex and Genetics (3rd Ed.)