Cell Biology: Translational Impact in Cancer Biology and Bioinformatics
Cell Biology: Translational Impact in Cancer Biology and Bioinformatics explores the relationship between fundamental cell biology and the development, progression, and study of cancer. Published by Academic Press, the book focuses particularly on cell cycle regulation and cell proliferation, examining how alterations in these processes contribute to cancer growth and dissemination.
The book also connects cellular and molecular research with practical applications in cancer diagnosis and translational science. By bringing together concepts from cell biology, cancer research, molecular biology, and bioinformatics, it provides readers with a broad perspective on an interdisciplinary area of modern biomedical research.
About the Book
A central focus of the book is the role of cellular regulation in cancer. Normal control of the cell cycle and cell proliferation is essential for maintaining healthy tissues, while disruptions in these processes can contribute to uncontrolled growth and tumor development.
The book considers these biological processes in the context of cancer research and highlights techniques and tools that can support the investigation and diagnosis of cancer-related abnormalities. This combination of basic science and practical applications makes the book relevant to both laboratory researchers and readers interested in translational medicine.
Key Topics and Applications
- Cell cycle regulation and its relationship to cancer
- Cellular proliferation and cancer growth
- Mechanisms involved in tumor development and dissemination
- Cell biology approaches to cancer research
- Molecular biology concepts relevant to cancer
- Bioinformatics and its applications in biomedical research
- Techniques and tools supporting cancer investigation and diagnosis
- Translational approaches connecting laboratory research with clinical applications
Cell Biology and Cancer Research
Understanding how cells regulate their growth and division is fundamental to understanding cancer. Abnormalities in cell-cycle control can alter proliferation and contribute to the development and progression of tumors.
Cell Biology: Translational Impact in Cancer Biology and Bioinformatics places these cellular mechanisms within a broader cancer research framework, helping readers appreciate the connections between cellular biology, molecular changes, tumor behavior, and diagnostic investigation.
Bioinformatics and Translational Science
The inclusion of bioinformatics reflects the increasingly interdisciplinary nature of modern cell and cancer biology. Computational and analytical approaches can complement laboratory techniques by helping researchers investigate complex biological information and identify patterns relevant to disease.
By combining cell biology with cancer biology, molecular research, and bioinformatics, the book provides a perspective that is useful for researchers working at the intersection of basic and translational science.
Who Should Read This Book?
This book is particularly useful for:
- Cell biology researchers
- Cancer biology and oncology researchers
- Molecular biology students and researchers
- Bioinformatics researchers
- Graduate and postgraduate students
- Clinical and translational science professionals
- Early-career researchers entering cancer and molecular research
- Experienced researchers seeking an interdisciplinary reference
Final Thoughts
Cell Biology: Translational Impact in Cancer Biology and Bioinformatics provides an interdisciplinary look at how fundamental cellular processes influence cancer biology and how laboratory and computational approaches can contribute to cancer investigation and diagnosis. Its emphasis on cell-cycle regulation, proliferation, cancer progression, diagnostic techniques, and bioinformatics makes it relevant to researchers and students working across several areas of biomedical science.
Because this book was published in 2016, readers using it for current research or clinical applications should supplement its material with recent literature and current diagnostic and bioinformatics methodologies.
Book Information
Title: Cell Biology: Translational Impact in Cancer Biology and Bioinformatics
Publisher: Academic Press
Publication Date: January 25, 2016
Language: English
Print Length: 350 pages
ISBN-10: 0128018534
ISBN-13: 978-0128018538
Subjects: Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Cell Cycle, Cell Proliferation, Translational Science
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