Comprehensive Resource for Cell Biology

Ever since Robert Hooke peered at a sliver of cork through a microscope in 1665 and discovered its "pores" (which he eventually named "cells"), the accumulation of knowledge about the fundamental unit of life has grown exponentially. Over time, cell biology has evolved from a descriptive discipline focused on recording cell behavior and functionality to grasp how they work into an increasingly multi-disciplinary field which today includes biochemistry, genetics, engineering, and more. Even as it becomes more complex, c ell biology also remains a foundational part of all the biological sciences. Students of biology and its many sub-disciplines will find the links below helpful in studying and researching topics in cell biology.

General Information

Parts of the cell: A simple guide that provides parts of the cells, here the functionality of each part is also provided.

Cell Membranes Tutorial: A set of multiple choice problems tests knowledge of the proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids that form cell membranes, leading to answers and a tutorial on the subject of each problem.

Types of Cells: A good resource for quickly understanding the basic types of cells, with a self-test and answers included..

Cell Theory: A page that provides explanation, history and tenets of cell theory.

Mitochondria: A quick reference for understanding mitochondria and its function.

Translation: A presentation-style discussion of explaining the process of translation that includes illustrations.

Cell Cycle: A good tutorial for understanding cell cycle and mitosis with self-test and answers. Site also provides tutorials and self-tests on other cell biology topics.

Cell Division: Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction: An explanation of meiosis, ploidy, life cycles, phases of meiosis, and comparison of mitosis and meiosis which includes embedded links to definitions of terms.

Cell Nucleus: A resource explaining the anatomy of the cell nucleus with diagram.

Cytoplasm: A good reference about cytoplasm, with functionality explained and also illustrated with animated pictures.

Cells: A page offering good illustrations of cells and their component parts, along with concise explanations and definitions.

Genetic Codes: A resource focusing on the genetic code, RNA codons, DNA codons, exceptions to the code, and codon bias.

Cells, Viruses, and Cancers

Cell Cycle and Cancer: A good resource that explains the relationship between cell cycle and cancer. This site also contains links on genetics of cancer.

Cells and Cancers: A quick reference for cells and cancers, also there are links on cancer cell, growth of cells and tissues, and types of cells and cancer.

Cancer: A discussion of cell mutation, progression to cancer, colon cancer and the causes of cancer.

What is Cancer?: A basic resource on understanding what cancer is, its causes, and also treatments.

An Introduction to Viruses and Cancer: A well-written article on the links between viruses and cancer reproduced from the magazine Microbiology Today.

Cervical Cancer: A detailed and very readable piece on Human papillomavirus (HPV), its link to cervical cancer and risk factors.

Cancer and Viruses: A comprehensive discussion about cancer, tumor suppressor genes, tumor virus classes, and oncogenes, .

DNA and RNA Tumor Viruses: An highly detailed descriptive article on the classes of tumor viruses.

Tumor Viruses: A page covering several tumor viruses, including hepatitis B, SV 40 and polyomavirus, papillomaviruses, adenoviruses, herpesviruses, and retroviruses, along with genome illustrations.

Proto-Oncogenes and Cancer: A resource on viruses and cancer, classification of proto-oncogenes with comprehensive table of heredity cancer syndromes with links to detailed explanations.

Oncogenes and Tumor Suppressor Genes: The American Cancer Society's page clearly detailing tumor suppressor genes and gene mutations in question-and-answer format.

Viral Transformation: A strong presentation of viral transformation of cells, assays of cell transformation, and mechanism of transformation.

Cell biology Journals and Professional Organizations

The American Society for Cell Biology: A comprehensive web resource covering all aspects of cell biology.

American Cancer Society (ACS): ACS is a health organization that provides cancer informational services on the local, state and national levels and sponsors research.

Dictionary of Cell Biology: An online dictionary that provides definitions for more than 5,000 modern cell biology terms.

American Institute of Biological Sciences: This nonprofit scientific association provides information on advanced biological education and sponsors research.

Journal of Cell Science: Covers a range of topics on cell biology, including current issues, research and reviews.

Journal of Virology: This monthly publishing journal provides information on molecular biology, immunology, cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, and morphology.

Cell and Molecular Biology Online: A complete index to molecular and cell biology, classified into educational resources, electronic publications, current research, and methods.

American Society of Cytopathology: A professional organization of scientists, physicians, and cytotechnologists dedicated for the study of cells and cell biology.

Cancer Cell International: Open access online journal on cancer research. Published by the International Federation for Cell Biology, an organization promoting international cooperation for the progress of cell biology.

American Association for Cancer Research: A scientific organization that focuses on innovative cancer research; provides online open access to many of its publications.

Additional Resources

Stem Cells: Basic educational information on stem cells and stem cell research.

Stem Cell Research FAQs: Contains answers to frequently asked questions about stem cells and stem cell research.

Stem Cell Basics: Good online introduction to stem cells, with downloadable educational booklets and reports, a podcast, coverage of ethics issues and events.

Stem Cell Science: A quick guide that answers many questions about stem cells.

What are Stem Cells?: A succinct reference on stem cells and benefits of stem cells.

Adult Stem Cell: Overview on adult stem cells and their origin.

Stem Cell Impact: A list of diseases and injuries that could be impacted by stem cells.

Stem Cell Information: From the National Institutes of Health, a complete guide to understanding the importance and properties of stem cells, embryonic stem cells, adult stem cells, and potential uses.

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