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Cell biologists investigate the amazing world of organisms too small to be seen with the naked eye. Although they're known by many different titlesincluding molecular biologists, biochemists, and microbiologistsall cell biologists are scientists who study living organisms and infectious agents, many of which can only be seen with a microscope. They also study the interaction of these tiny organisms with people, how they exist and affect our lives. Cell biologists work with many other scientists and have a vast range of opportunities. Many industries employ these specialists, making this a viable career goal for today's students. Selected Contents: Introduction; Types of Cells; Parts of the Cell; Cell Processes; Cells and DNA; Cell Biology and Cancer; Appendix A: Laboratory Manual; Appendix B: Readings in Cell Biology; Protein Kinase C Activation Disrupts Epithelial Apical Junctions via ROCK-II Dependent Stimulation of Actomyosin Contractility; Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Pathway Activation Enhances Gastric Cancer Cell Invasiveness Likely Through a C-Jun-Dependent Induction of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9...