The American Society of Cell Biology (ASCB), founded in 1960, is an inclusive, international community of biologists studying the cell, the fundamental unit of life. They are dedicated to advancing scientific discovery, advocating sound research policies, improving education, promoting professional development and increasing diversity in the scientific workforce.
Cell Biology Learning Framework
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How do varied membrane composition and the structural features of component macromolecules in different cells contribute to membrane function? |
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How do solutes and other materials move across membranes? |
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How does the structure of the nucleus affect chromosome organization and gene expression? |
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How do the different components of the cytoskeleton support a variety of cell functions, such as cell shape, division, movement, sensing the environment, and cell-cell communication? |
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How do cells conduct, coordinate, and regulate nuclear and cell division? |
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How do cells send, receive, and respond to signals from their environment, including other cells? |
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How do cells transform energy and cycle matter? |
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How can and why do cells with the same genomes have different structures and functions? |
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How do cells connect to each other and organize to function as a collective entity? |
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How are cellular components targeted and distributed to different regions and compartments of a cell? |
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How does evolutionary history explain the similarities and differences among cells? |
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How do the methods and tools of cell biology enable and limit our understanding of the cell? |
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