[...]... provide a reference for cell and molecular biology that can be read by engineers and other nonbiologists, and used as a tool to become familiar with the language of biology xv Copyright © 2007 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc Click here for terms of use xvi Preface Applied Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers begins in Chap 1 with an overview of the flow of energy that enables life and a review of... understand cell biology- associated research plans and experimental results to enable them to veto or approve proposed ideas They must understand the societal and business impact of the research and the costs involved The objective of this book is to present up-to-date basic cellular and molecular biology in an easily understandable way and to give examples of the manifestations of biological phenomena and. .. the cell is a transducer which converts energy from one form to another to facilitate information flow in space or in time The overarching theme of biology is the theme of information transfer In Chaps 7 and 8 on genetics and cell cycle and division, the concept of information flow across generations is presented Chapter 9 continues the theme of information transfer and explains how it is possible for. .. for engineers in a wide range of disciplines and for other nonbiologists by primary training to have a basic background in cell biology Scientists increasingly work in teams comprised of engineers, scientists of other disciplines, business managers, and technicians For each member of the team, it is necessary to understand the language of the other members Scientists not trained in the field of cell biology. .. teaches courses in cell biology, endocrinology, pathophysiology, reproductive physiology, anatomy and physiology, and general biology Taihung Duong, Ph.D (Chap 6, Cellular Communication) Taihung (“Peter”) Duong is Associate Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology at the Indiana University School of Medicine, Terre Haute, and Director of the Terre Haute Center He received a B.A degree in Biology from Whittier... biological matter and are necessary for the existence of all known forms of life The knowledge of the chemical structures of biological molecules will help in understanding their biological function and the energy flow in cells Understanding biomolecules is important for the progress of molecular biotechnology, which aims to design new drugs or autonomous nanomachines that heal wounds and perform surgery... Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Dr Hurley has authored numerous book chapters and peer-reviewed publications and is a frequent guest speaker at national and international meetings He is the Director of the Center for Structural Biology at Indiana University School of Medicine which utilizes synchrotron facilities for crystallographic data collection His research is focused on understanding the mechanism... Worrell received his A.B in Biology from Earlham College and Ph.D in Cell Biology and Anatomy from Indiana University Teaching specialties for Dr Worrell include anatomy, physiology, introductory biology, and development His research interests vary from musculoskeletal assessment in typical and disabled humans, to metabolism and behavior of small mammals, and have recently focused on mutagenic effects of... University Center for Regenerative Biology and Medicine Dr King is the author/editor of 2 books, and 10 book chapters Dr King has expertise in both molecular and developmental biological analysis of early embryonic development and limb regeneration, having studied early Xenopus development for over 20 years With colleagues at Indiana University, University of Illinois, and Eli Lily and Co., he has undertaken... comprehensive review of adult stem cell research for the Council’s 2004 publication “Monitoring Stem Cell Research.” He has given frequent policy briefings, invited lectures, and media interviews regarding stem cell research, cloning, biotechnology, and bioethics Prentice received his B.S in Cell Biology in 1978, and his Ph.D in Biochemistry in 1981, both from the University of Kansas, and was a postdoctoral fellow . class="bi x0 y0 w1 h1" alt="" Applied Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers ABOUT THE EDITORS GABI NINDL WAITE, PH.D., is Assistant Professor of Cellular and Integrative Physiology at Indiana. Companies, Inc. Click here for terms of use. xvi Preface Applied Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers begins in Chap. 1 with an overview of the flow of energy that enables life and a review of biomolecules,. to provide a reference for cell and molec- ular biology that can be read by engineers and other nonbiologists, and used as a tool to become familiar with the language of biology. xv Copyright