International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology presents current advances and comprehensive reviews in cell biology, both plant and animal. Articles address structure and control of gene expression, nucleocytoplasmic interactions, control of cell development and differentiation, and cell transformation and growth. Authored by some of the foremost scientists in the field, each volume provides up-to-date information and directions for future research.

1. Mouse Primordial Germ Cells (PGCs):  A Reappraisal Maria M. Mikedis and Karen M. Downs 2. Mammalian Microtubule Plus-End Tracking Proteins and Their Roles in Cell Division Jorge G. Ferreira, Ana L. Pereira and Helder Maiato 3. Unicellular Eukaryotes as Models in Cell and Molecular Biology - Critical Appraisal of Their Past and Future Values Martin Simon and Helmut Plattner 4. Genetic Mechanisms of Allopolyploid Speciation Through Hybrid Genome Doubling: Novel Insights from Wheat (Triticum and Aegilops) Studies Yoshihiro Matsuoka, Shigeo Takumi and Shuhei Nasuda 5. New Insights Into the Role of Plg-RKT in Macrophage Recruitment Lindsey A. Miles, Shahrzad Lighvani, Nagyung Baik, Caitlin M. Parmer, Sophia Khaldoyanidi, Barbara M. Mueller and Robert J. Parmer 6. ATP-Binding Cassette and Multidrug and Toxic Compound Extrusion Transporters in Plants: A Common Theme Among Diverse Detoxification Mechanisms Tsubasa Shoji 7. Role of p-21 Activated Kinases in Cancer Progression Helen King, Nicole Nicholas and Claire M. Wells