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Modern Biology

Modern Biology

Author : Aditya Arya

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  • ISBN : 9789369582150
  • Pages : 1056
  • Binding : Paperback
  • Language : English
  • Imprint : S Chand Publishing
  • © year : 2026
  • Size : 6.50*9.25

Price : 1250.00 1000.00

Modern Biology is the second volume of the two-book series on biology, which builds upon relatively newer domains that diversified from the mainstream in the 20th century to become independent subjects. Focusing on advanced discoveries and technologies that shape our understanding of life, the book covers ten comprehensive units—Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering and Bioinformatics. It provides clear insights into molecular, cellular and genetic processes, along with their applications in medicine and technology. While some areas like biochemistry and microbiology overlap with classical biology, they are included here in line with university curricula. Designed as a one-stop resource for students of Life Sciences at colleges and Universities (BSc and MSc) as well as aspirants of exams such as CUET-PG, ICMR-JRF, DBT-JRF and CSIR-NET JRF, the book combines lucid explanations with supportive illustrations. By balancing theoretical concepts with practical applications, it aims to simplify complex topics and serve as a valuable companion throughout academic and professional journeys in the biological sciences.

  • Presents ten major units including Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering and Bioinformatics.
  • Highlights advanced discoveries, emerging disciplines and technologies that have shaped 20th century and contemporary biology.
  • Tailored for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Life Sciences and aspirants of exams like CUET-PG, ICMR-JRF, DBT-JRF and CSIR-NET JRF.
  • Combines lucid explanations, supportive illustrations and practical applications to simplify complex molecular, cellular and genetic processes.
  • Includes overlapping areas like biochemistry and microbiology in accordance with university syllabi, making it a one-stop academic companion.

UNIT 1 - BIOCHEMISTRY

Chapter 1: Foundations of Biochemistry: Introduction, Concept of pH Buffers and Bioenergetics
Chapter 2: Biomolecules - I: Carbohydrates and Lipids
Chapter 3: Biomolecules - II: Amino Acids and Proteins
Chapter 4: Biomolecules - III: Nucleic Acids
Chapter 5: Metabolism - I: Metabolism of Carbohydrates and Lipids
Chapter 6: Metabolism - II: Metabolism of Amino Acids and Nucleic Acids
Chapter 7: Enzymes - I: Basic Introduction and Kinetics
Chapter 8: Enzyme - II: Enzyme Regulation

UNIT 2 - CELL BIOLOGY

Chapter 1: Introduction to Cell Biology
Chapter 2: Plasma Membrane and Cell Boundaries
Chapter 3: Membrane Transport
Chapter 4: Nucleus and Chromosomes
Chapter 5: Cell Organelles
Chapter 6: Protein Sorting and Trafficking
Chapter 7: Cytoskeleton
Chapter 8: Extracellular Matrix and Cellular Junctions

UNIT 3 - CELL CYCLE AND CANCER BIOLOGY

Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Cell Cycle
Chapter 2: Modes of Cell Division: Mitosis and Meiosis
Chapter 3: Cancer Biology
Chapter 4: Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy

UNIT 4 - MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 

Chapter 1: Foundations of Molecular Biology
Chapter 2: DNA Replication
Chapter 3: DNA Damage and Repair
Chapter 4: Transcription
Chapter 5: Translation

UNIT 5 - MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE AND DEVELOPMENT

Chapter 1: Molecular Genetics and Genomics
Chapter 2: Gene Regulation -I: Operon Model
Chapter 3: Gene Regulation -II: Transposition
Chapter 4: Gene Regulation -III: Epigenetic Regulation
Chapter 5: Gene Regulation - IV: Post-Transcriptional Regulation
Chapter 6: Developmental Gene Regulation

UNIT 6 - IMMUNOLOGY 

Chapter 1: Immune System and Its Components
Chapter 2: Antibody Structure and Diversity
Chapter 3: Effector Mechanisms of Humoral-Immunity
Chapter 4: Cell-Mediated Immunity
Chapter 5: Hypersensitivity and Immune-Diseases
Chapter 6: Vaccines

UNIT 7 - MICROBIOLOGY

Chapter 1: History of Microbiology
Chapter 2: Microbes: Types and Classification
Chapter 3: Bacterial Structure and Nutrition
Chapter 4: Microbial Growth Kinetics
Chapter 5: Bacterial Reproduction and HGT
Chapter 6: Applications of Microbes
Chapter 7: Virology
Chapter 8: Microbial Toxins
Chapter 9: Antimicrobials and Antivirals

UNIT 8 - BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GENETIC ENGINEERING

Chapter 1: History and Applications of Biotechnology
Chapter 2: Microbial Fermentation and Bioprocessing
Chapter 3: Environmental Biotechnology
Chapter 4: Genetic Engineering
Chapter 5: Recombinant Protein Production

UNIT 9 - GENETIC MANIPULATION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS

Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Plant Tissue Culture
Chapter 2: Gene Transfer Methods for Plants
Chapter 3: Transgenic Plants
Chapter 4: Animal Cell Culture
Chapter 5: Genetically Engineered Animals

UNIT 10 - BIOINFORMATICS

Chapter 1: Introduction to Bioinformatics
Chapter 2: Biological Databases
Chapter 3: Sequence Analysis
Chapter 4: Phylogenetic Analysis
Chapter 5: Structure Visualisation and Molecular Docking

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