Cells, Gels and the Engines of Life

Cells, Gels and the Engines of Life
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Publisher : Ebner and Sons Publishers
Total Pages : 328
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Book Synopsis Cells, Gels and the Engines of Life by : Gerald H. Pollack

Download or read book Cells, Gels and the Engines of Life written by Gerald H. Pollack and published by Ebner and Sons Publishers. This book was released on 2001 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book challenges the current wisdom of how cells work. It emphasizes the role of cell water and the gel-like nature of the cell, building on these features to explore the mechanisms of communication, transport, contraction, division, and other essential cell functions. Written for the non-expert, the book is profound enough for biologists, chemists, physicists and engineers.--From publisher description.


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