Published by Pearson (15 December 2025) © 2026
Campbell Biology, 13th Edition is the newest edition of the leading college biology textbook created by Neil Campbell. The author team of Lisa Urry, Peter Minorsky, Kerry Hull, and Rebecca Orr advance Campbell’s vision in this proven, current, absorbing experience that guides you to a true understanding of biology. Throughout, you’ll find the tools, visuals, resources, and activities to help you succeed in your general biology course.
The chemistry of life, the cell, genetics, mechanisms of evolution, the evolutionary history of biodiversity, plant and animal form and function, and ecology are all explored in depth. You’ll learn to master core concepts with the Big Ideas framework, build data literacy with Scientific Skills exercises, and study efficiently with practice aligned to every chapter.
The 13th Edition offers new Practice Applying Your Learning question sets in each unit. New and revised content includes updates in gene editing and stem cell research; artificial intelligence and its role in bioinformatics and medical diagnosis; global climate and population changes; SARS-CoV-2 and the COVID-19 pandemic; and expanded discussions of emerging and zoonotic pathogens.
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