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Cell Biology Books

Cell biology is the science of life at its smallest scale. Our free PDF cell biology books cover how cells are built, how they divide, how they communicate, and how they go wrong in disease.

Every book on this page is open access and free to download, with no registration. They are grouped into complete textbooks, guides on cell structure and function, stem cell biology, and cancer cell biology.

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Cell Biology Textbooks

These textbooks introduce the full landscape of the field: cell theory, the plasma membrane, organelles, energy metabolism, DNA replication, transcription, signal transduction, and the cell cycle. They are written for undergraduate and pre-clinical students.

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    Fundamentals of Cell Biology

    Fundamentals of Cell Biology

    Open Oregon textbook covering microscopy, biological membranes, DNA and chromosomes, the nucleus, endomembrane system, vesicle transport, and the Golgi apparatus.

    Lauren Dalton and Robin Young

    Format: PDF 348 pages 7.66 MB
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    Cell Biology, Genetics, and Biochemistry for Pre-Clinical Students

    Cell Biology, Genetics, and Biochemistry for Pre-Clinical Students

    Pre-clinical reference integrating cell biology, genetics, and biochemistry. Covers DNA replication, transcription, translation, metabolism, cell signaling, and the extracellular matrix.

    Renée J. LeClair

    Format: PDF 276 pages 4.99 MB
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    Cells: Molecules and Mechanisms

    Cells: Molecules and Mechanisms

    College-level cell and molecular biology textbook focused on membrane transport, energy production, gene expression, the cytoskeleton, and immune cell mechanisms.

    E. V. Wong

    Format: PDF 283 pages 41.81 MB
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    Annotated Cell and Molecular Biology 5e: What We Know and How We Found Out

    Annotated Cell and Molecular Biology 5e: What We Know and How We Found Out

    Comprehensive cell and molecular biology textbook that explains current knowledge alongside the experiments that established it. Spans membranes, organelles, gene expression, the cytoskeleton, and signaling.

    Gerald Bergtrom

    Format: PDF 627 pages 15.28 MB
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    Cell Biology

    Cell Biology

    Concept-based notes for biotechnology students covering cell structural organization, membrane transport, receptors, signal transduction, and cell culture in a question-and-answer format.

    Ritu Dhingra

    Format: PDF 103 pages 0.86 MB
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    Cell & Molecular Biology

    Cell & Molecular Biology

    University course material covering cell structure, membrane biology, organelle function, the cell cycle, and the molecular biology of DNA replication, transcription, and the genetic code.

    Uttarakhand Open University: UOU

    Format: PDF 209 pages 4.75 MB
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    General Biology I: Survey of Cellular Biology

    General Biology I: Survey of Cellular Biology

    Introductory cell biology textbook covering the scientific method, properties of life, prokaryotic vs eukaryotic cells, the plasma membrane, organelles, the cytoskeleton, and the cell cycle.

    Lisa Bartee and Christine Anderson

    Format: PDF 200 pages 2.08 MB
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Cell Structure and Function

These shorter resources zoom into the architecture of the cell: the membrane, the cytoskeleton, the nucleus, and each major organelle. They are useful as a first read or as a refresher before tackling a full textbook.

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    Inside the Cell

    Inside the Cell

    Richly illustrated NIH booklet introducing the basics of cell biology, organelles, the cytoskeleton, cell division, signaling, and how cells handle stress and disease.

    The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)

    Format: PDF 84 pages 1.98 MB
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    All About Cells

    All About Cells

    Short literacy foundations guide introducing cell theory, plant and animal cells, bacteria, viruses, and the processes of diffusion and osmosis.

    Open School BC

    Format: PDF 45 pages 0.82 MB
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    Introduction to the Cell: Cell History, Structures and Functions

    Introduction to the Cell: Cell History, Structures and Functions

    CK-12 introduction to cell biology covering the history of cell discovery, the cell theory, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and the four common parts of all cells.

    Boyertown Area School District / BASD

    Format: PDF 40 pages 0.5 MB
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Stem Cells

Stem Cell Biology

Stem cell biology focuses on cells that can self-renew and differentiate into specialized cell types. These books cover embryonic, somatic, and induced pluripotent stem cells, with their applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

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    Concepts in Stem Cell Research

    Concepts in Stem Cell Research

    University course material on stem cell research covering embryonic stem cells, somatic stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells, embryogenesis, in vitro fertilization, tissue engineering, gene therapy, and transgenic animals.

    Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology

    Format: PDF 113 pages 2.02 MB
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    Understanding Stem Cells

    Understanding Stem Cells

    National Academies booklet explaining what stem cells are, the different types, how researchers work with them, why stem cell research matters, and the ethical context around the field.

    National Academies of Sciences

    Format: PDF 26 pages 1.23 MB
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    Stem Cell Biology

    Stem Cell Biology

    Classroom curriculum on stem cell biology with hands-on activities, models, and case studies. Introduces stem cell basics, pluripotent stem cell lines, gene expression in stem cell differentiation, and therapeutic applications.

    University of Rochester Life Sciences Learning Center

    Format: PDF 68 pages 0.66 MB
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Cancer

Cancer Cell Biology

Cancer biology studies how a normal cell becomes a tumor cell through mutation, loss of cell cycle control, and dysregulated signaling. These free textbooks introduce oncogenes, tumor suppressors, and the hallmarks of cancer.

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    Introduction to Cancer Biology

    Introduction to Cancer Biology

    A concise cancer biology textbook for students with or without a biology background. Covers how cancer arises, the six hallmarks of cancer, oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, sustained growth signals, and cancer epigenetics.

    Momna Hejmadi

    Format: PDF 48 pages 4.24 MB
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    Cancer and the Cell Cycle

    Cancer and the Cell Cycle

    Six learning experiences that teach the cell cycle in the context of cancer. Explores mitosis, gene mutations, uncontrolled cell division, and the feedback mechanisms that normally keep cell proliferation in check.

    University of Rochester Life Sciences Learning Center

    Format: PDF 42 pages 0.52 MB
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