Cell Movements: From Molecules to Motility, 2nd ed.

Interiors of cells are busy with purposeful movement, as vesicles are transported from one location to another and chromosomes align and then separate during cell division. What powers these movements? How are they controlled and made responsive to external stimuli? This book describes how complex movements can arise from properties and behaviors of biological molecules. Biophysical parameters are highlighted, emphasizing importance of diffusion, viscosity, and mechanical forces in determining cellular responses.