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Introduction to the cell: Cell and genomes. Cell chemistry andbiosynthesis. Proteins. Basic genetic mechanisms: DNA and chromosomes. DNAreplication, repair and recombination. How cells read the genome: from DNA toprotein. Control of gene expression. Methods: Manipulating proteins, DNA, andRNA. Visualizing cells. Internal organization of the cell: Membranestructure. Membrane transport of small molecules and the electricalproperties of membranes. Intracellular compartments and protein sorting.Intracellular vesicular traffic. Energy conversion - mitochondria andchloroplasts. Cell communication. The cytoskeleton. The cell cycle andprogrammed cell death. The mechanics of cell division. Cells in their socialcontext: Cell junctions, cell adhesion, and the extracellular matrix. Germs,cells and fertilization. Development of multicellular organisms. Histology:the lives and deaths of cells in tissues. Cancer. Pathogens, infection andinnate immunity.