A Functional Biology Of Parasitism

Author : G.W. Esch,J.C. Fernandez
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401123525

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A Functional Biology of Parasitism by G.W. Esch,J.C. Fernandez Pdf

Series Editor: Peter Calow, Department of Zoology, University of Sheffield, England The main aim of this series will be to illustrate and to explain the way organisms 'make a living' in nature. At the heart of this - their functional biology - is the way organisms acquire and then make use of resources in metabolism, movement, growth, reproduction, and so on. These processes will form the fundamental framework of all the books in the series. Each book will concentrate on a particular taxon (species, family, class or even phylum) and will bring together information on the form, physiology, ecology and evolutionary biology of the group. The aim will be not only to describe how organisms work, but also to consider why they have come to work in that way. By concentration on taxa which are well known, it is hoped that the series will not only illustrate the success of selection, but also show the constraints imposed upon it by the physiological, morphological and developmental limitations of the groups. Another important feature of the series will be its organismic orientation. Each book will emphasize the importance of functional integration in the day to-day lives and the evolution of organisms. This is crucial since, though it may be true that organisms can be considered as collections of gene determined traits, they nevertheless interact with their environment as integrated wholes and it is in this context that individual traits have been subjected to natural selection and have evolved.

Author : G. W. Esch,J. C. Fernandez
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9401123535

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A Functional Biology of Parasitism by G. W. Esch,J. C. Fernandez Pdf

Author : David A. Wharton
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461585169

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A Functional Biology of Nematodes by David A. Wharton Pdf

General Editor: Peter Calow, Department of Zoology, University of Sheffield, England The main aim of this series will be to illustrate and to explain the way organisms 'make a living' in nature. At the heart of this - their functional biology - is the way organisms acquire and then make use of resources in metabolism, movement, growth, reproduction, and so on. These processes will form the fundamental framework of all the books in the series. Each book will concentrate on a particular taxon (species, family, class or even phylum) and will bring together information on the form, physiology, ecology and evolutionary biology of the group. The aim will be not only to describe how organisms work, but also to consider why they have come to work in that way. By concentrating on taxa which are well known, it is hoped that the series will not only illustrate the success of selection, but also show the constraints imposed upon it by the physiological, morpho logical and developmentallimhations of the groups. Another important feature of the series will be its organismic orientation. Each book will emphasise the importance of functional integration in the day-to-day lives and the evolution of organisms. This is crucial since, though it may be true that organisms can be considered as collections of gene-determined traits, they neverthe less interact with their environment as integrated wholes and it is in this context that individual traits have been subjected to natural selection and have evolved.

Author : Peter W. Price
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780691209425

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Evolutionary Biology of Parasites. (MPB-15), Volume 15 by Peter W. Price Pdf

In spite of the fact that parasites represent more than half of all living species of plants and animals, their role in the evolution of life on earth has been substantially underestimated. Here, for the first time within an evolutionary and ecological framework, Peter Price integrates the biological attributes that characterize parasites ranging from such diverse groups as viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and fungi, to helminths, mites, insects, and parasitic flowering plants. Synthesizing systematics, ecology, behavioral biology, genetics, and biogeography, the author outlines the success of parasitism as a mode of life, the common features of the wide range of organisms that adopt such a way of life, the reasons for parasites' extraordinary potential for continued adaptive radiation, and their role in molding community structure by means of their impact on the evolution of host species. In demonstrating the importance of parasitic interactions for determining population patterns and geographical distributions, Dr. Price generates further discussion and suggests new areas for research.

Author : David A. Wharton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0608060909

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A Functional Biology of Nematodes by David A. Wharton Pdf

Author : Paul T. Englund
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Science
ISBN : UCAL:B5036226

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The Biology of Parasitism by Paul T. Englund Pdf

From the Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory--an up-to-date survey of molecular and immunological approaches to the study of parasites responsible for human disease. These concise, provocative essays present empirical findings and personal accounts and critically review current models and theories. Chapters are divided into three sections: the biology of parasites and parasitic disease; parasite immunology; and parasite molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics. The contributors do not always present the same viewpoint, which makes for lively reading.

Author : Eric S. Loker,Bruce V. Hofkin
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1397 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08-31
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781000544640

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Parasitology by Eric S. Loker,Bruce V. Hofkin Pdf

Produced amidst the still rippling effects of a pandemic and as the world experiences the increasing burden of global warming and a rapidly changing biosphere, the second edition of Parasitology: A Conceptual Approach offers a timely overview of the eukaryotic parasites affecting human health and the health of domestic and wild animals and plants. The book offers a broadly encompassing, integrative view of the phenomenon of parasitism and of the remarkable diversity of the world’s parasites. This second edition has been thoroughly updated on all aspects of parasitism, including expanded sections on parasite biodiversity, parasite genomes, the interface between parasitology and disease ecology, and applications of new techniques like CRISPR and gene drives for parasite control. Key selling features: Emphasis on a distinctive integrative and conceptual approach rather than the taxon-by-taxon approach used in most parasitology books A concise, handy Rogues Gallery section that summarizes the basic biology for the most important eukaryotic parasites of humans and domestic animals, one a reader is repeatedly directed to throughout the chapters Outstanding full-color illustrations and photographs to reinforce key points The use of text boxes to set apart important topics or ideas that deserve special emphasis Provision of end-of-chapter summaries, questions to test understanding and key references for those wishing to seek further information Reference to particular URLs to highlight recent developments that often pose new and distinctive problems awaiting solution Parasitology: A Conceptual Approach is designed for an upper-level undergraduate audience, but its readability and careful explanation of underlying scientific concepts and terminology makes it appropriate for anyone seeking a broader understanding of the impact of infectious organisms on our well-being and the changes underway in the modern world.

Author : Claude Combes
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 743 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780226114460

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Parasitism by Claude Combes Pdf

In Parasitism, Claude Combes explores the fascinating adaptations parasites have developed through their intimate interactions with their hosts. He begins with the biology of parasites—their life cycles, habitats, and different types of associations with their hosts. Next he discusses genetic interactions between hosts and parasites, and he ends with a section on the community ecology of parasites and their role in the evolution of their hosts. Throughout the book Combes enlivens his discussion with a wealth of concrete examples of host-parasite interactions.

Author : Leslie H. Chappell
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781468478082

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Physiology of Parasites by Leslie H. Chappell Pdf

THIS BOOK HAS BEEN DEVELOPED FROM A SHORT LECTURE COURSE GIVEN to advanced undergraduate students as part of a general introduction to the subject of parasitology for zoologists. The book is written for the undergraduate who has no previous experience of parasitology and little background in either biochemistry or physiology. It is not a long book, and students will have to consult some of the more detailed textbooks in parasitology and physiology to gain a full understanding of the topics considered here. My objective in writing this book is to introduce the breadth of parasite physiology, leaving the reader to obtain a depth of knowledge by his own library research. Each chapter covers a single topic or related topics in physiological parasitology, and the variable length of the chapters reflects the amount of research interest that has been generated over the last few decades. It is to be hoped that by use of this book students will develop an interest in some of the more neglected areas and be stimulated to make good some of the more glaring deficiencies in our current knowledge. I should like to acknowledge with gratitude the assistance of my colleagues Dr 1. Barrett, Dr R. A. Klein, Dr A. W. Pike and Dr R. A.

Author : Aaron G. Maule,Nikki J. Marks
Publisher : CABI
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780851990279

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Parasitic Flatworms by Aaron G. Maule,Nikki J. Marks Pdf

This book examines recent research into the molecular biology, genomics and transcriptomics of, and novel control strategies for, flatworm parasites. These include Cestodes (tapeworms) and Trematodes (flukes, schistosomes etc), which are the cause of a number of diseases of medical and veterinary importance. The book explores three main areas: phylogeny, genetics and transcriptomes; immunobiology, host-parasite interaction and control; and protein function, metabolism and physiology. Where appropriate, comparisons are made between different parasitic flatworms and between parasitic and free-living species. The book concludes by exploring future avenues for research. Contributors to the book include leading authorities from Europe, North and South America, and Australia.

Author : Christian Tschudi,Edward J. Pearce
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781475746228

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Biology of Parasitism by Christian Tschudi,Edward J. Pearce Pdf

Biology of Parasitism is based on the Biology of Parasitism Course at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Having just celebrated its 20th offering, this Course has distinguished itself as the premier, world-renowned training ground for future generations of parasitologists. The primary goal of the Course is to attract and introduce the very best and most promising young researchers to the many unresolved problems in parasitology and prepare them for their future as independent investigators in the field. The rigorous program combines state-of-the-art laboratory research with a program of visiting lecturers who bring together the most current research in the field. Since at this time there are no academic institutions that have enough depth in parasitology research or teaching faculty to provide up-to-date and state-of-the-art training, the Course has become, and will remain, a global resource for providing intensive education in modern parasitology. Biology of Parasitism is intended to present a snapshot of the content and spirit of the Biology of Parasitism Course. By presenting a series of chapters that reflect the formal lectures that students receive on a daily basis, as well as the approaches used during the laboratory section of the Course, the editors hope to share some of the science that occurs there. One part of the book presents the experimental component of the Course, in particular the subject matter of the four two-week sessions covering Immunology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology and Molecular Biology of protozoan and helminth parasites. As in the Course, the experimental part is complemented by a number of review-like chapters solicited from the large number of speakers who lecture during the Course.

Author : Frédéric Thomas,Jean-Francois Guegan,François Renaud,Jean-François Guegan
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2005-01-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780198529873

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Parasitism and Ecosystems by Frédéric Thomas,Jean-Francois Guegan,François Renaud,Jean-François Guegan Pdf

"Ecologists, epidemiologists, evolutionary biologists, and other scientists are increasingly coming to realize that parasites must be taken into account when studying ecosystems. 'Parasitism and Ecosystems' summarizes current knowledge on this topic. It represents the synthesis of both the roles and the consequences of pathogens in ecosystems" --Provided by publisher.

Author : Robert Poulin
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Science
ISBN : 0691120846

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Evolutionary Ecology of Parasites by Robert Poulin Pdf

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Author : R. J. Woolton
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780520335158

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A Functional Biology of Sticklebacks by R. J. Woolton Pdf

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1984.

Author : Joseph Marr,Miklos Muller
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1995-09-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0080527884

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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Parasites by Joseph Marr,Miklos Muller Pdf

The study of parasitic organisms at the molecular level has yielded fascinating new insights of great medical, social, and economical importance, and has pointed the way for the treatment and prevention of the diseases they cause. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Parasites presents an up-to-date account of this modern scientific discipline in a manner that allows and encourages the reader to place the biochemistry and molecular biology of these organisms in their biological context. The chapters are cross-referenced and grouped in an arrangement that provides a fully integrated whole, and permits the reader to create a composite of the biochemical function of these organisms. Individual chapter includes those devoted to metabolism, in both aerobic and anaerobic protozoa; antioxidant mechanisms; parasite surfaces; organelles; invasion mechanisms; and chemotherapy. The helminths are discussed not only from the point of view of their cellular biochemistry and metabolism, but also with respect to both their integrated functions such as neurochemistry, structure and functions of surfaces, and reproduction. Written by expert investigators, this book will be of interest to all experienced researchers, graduate students, and to the newcomer eager to become familiar with the biochemistry and molecular biology of parasites.