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Author : Lisa Yount
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Biologists
ISBN : 9781438109176
Profiles more than 150 scientists from around the world who made important contributions to the field of biology, including Claude Bernard, Alexander Fleming, Mary-Claire King, Ronald Ross, and Tetsuko Takabe.
Author : Elizabeth H. Oakes
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Engineers
ISBN : 9781438109251
Profiles over 200 scientists from around the world who made important contributions to the interdisciplinary field of science, technology and society (STS), including Thomas P. Ackerman, Helen Caldicott, James Watt, and more.
Author : Barbara Charton
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Marine scientists
ISBN : 9781438109206
Profiles more than 150 scientists from around the world who made important contributions to the field of marine science, including George Bass, Viktor Hensen, Arnold Lang, and Marie Tharp.
Author : Bill Indge
Publisher : Hodder Murray
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Education
ISBN : 034087273X
FROM DAY ONE . . . TO THE NIGHT BEFORE YOUR EXAMS The A-Z Handbook explains all the key terms in Advanced Level Biology. Each entry begins with a clear definition and is followed by explanation and worked examples where relevant. The more important the term, the more detailed the entry. The A-Z format makes it exceptionally easy to use. The Complete A-Z Biology Handbook has been written to familiarise you with the language and terminology of Biology. It is useful from the first day of studying advanced Biology and Human Biology right through to the night before your exams. The Handbook is invaluable for students of all AS and A2 courses and will also be invaluable to University students. For new students - Biology terms and concepts are explained clearly During the course - the fuller explanation of more important or challenging concepts helps in tackling homework or coursework assignments For exam revision - detailed revision lists are provided to help focus your efforts, plus advice from a leading examiner Additional features include: ·Getting a Grade A ·hints on learning difficult terms and concepts ·revision tips ·revision lists for all core topics
Author : Richard Levins,Richard Lewontin
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1987-03-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780674255319
Scientists act within a social context and from a philosophical perspective that is inherently political. Whether they realize it or not, scientists always choose sides. The Dialectical Biologist explores this political nature of scientific inquiry, advancing its argument within the framework of Marxist dialectic. These essays stress the concepts of continual change and codetermination between organism and environment, part and whole, structure and process, science and politics. Throughout, this book questions our accepted definitions and biases, showing the self-reflective nature of scientific activity within society.
Author : Elizabeth Martin,Robert Hine
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 673 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780198714378
Fully revised and updated for the seventh edition, this dictionary offers clear and concise entries providing comprehensive coverage of biology, biophysics, and biochemistry. Over 250 new entries include terms such as Broca's area, comparative genomic hybridization, mirror neuron, and Pandoravirus. Appendices include classifications of the animal and plant kingdoms, the geological time scale, major mass extinctions of species, model organisms and their genomes, Nobel prizewinners, and a new appendix on evolution.
Author : Ernst Mayr
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1998-09-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780674256170
Biology until recently has been the neglected stepchild of science, and many educated people have little grasp of how biology explains the natural world. Yet to address the major political and moral questions that face us today, we must acquire an understanding of their biological roots. This magisterial new book by Ernst Mayr will go far to remedy this situation. An eyewitness to this century's relentless biological advance and the creator of some of its most important concepts, Mayr is uniquely qualified to offer a vision of science that places biology firmly at the center, and a vision of biology that restores the primacy of holistic, evolutionary thinking. As he argues persuasively, the physical sciences cannot address many aspects of nature that are unique to life. Living organisms must be understood at every level of organization; they cannot be reduced to the laws of physics and chemistry. Mayr's approach is refreshingly at odds with the reductionist thinking that dominated scientific research earlier in this century, and will help to redirect how people think about the natural world. This Is Biology can also be read as a "life history" of the discipline--from its roots in the work of Aristotle, through its dormancy during the Scientific Revolution and its flowering in the hands of Darwin, to its spectacular growth with the advent of molecular techniques. Mayr maps out the territorial overlap between biology and the humanities, especially history and ethics, and carefully describes important distinctions between science and other systems of thought, including theology. Both as an overview of the sciences of life and as the culmination of a remarkable life in science, This Is Biology will richly reward professionals and general readers alike.
Author : Bill Indge
Publisher : Hodder Education Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Biology
ISBN : 0340990996
"First published 1997 in the United Kingdom by Hodder Stoughton Educational as The complete A-Z biology handbook"--T.p. verso.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:937656123
Author : John Janovy
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0803275862
“We share a common bond with even the most bizarre beetle of the Peruvian rain forest,” asserts John Janovy Jr. “A belief in that common bond might, in fact, be the most fundamental characteristic of a biologist.” And biologists see the worth of a plant or an animal not in monetary terms but in its contribution to our understanding of life. The famous naturalist brings a humanist’s vision to this superbly written book. On Becoming a Biologist is grounded in reality, cognizant of practical matters (education and jobs) as well as the ideals that inform the profession—a reverence for life and a responsibility to humankind and its future. Throughout, Janovy draws on his experiences as a graduate and postdoctoral student, on his rewarding relationships with teachers, and on his field work as a naturalist. He has written a new foreword for this Bison Books edition.
Author : Akihiko Takashima,Benjamin Wolozin,Luc Buee
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789813293588
This book presents essential studies and cutting-edge research results on tau, which is attracting increasing interest as a target for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Tau is well known as a microtubule-associated protein that is predominantly localized in the axons of neurons. In various forms of brain disease, neuronal loss occurs, with deposition of hyperphosphorylated tau in the remaining neurons. Important questions remain regarding the way in which tau forms hyperphosphorylated and fibrillar deposits in neurons, and whether tau aggregation represents the toxic pathway leading to neuronal death. With the help of new technologies, researchers are now solving these long-standing questions. In this book, readers will find the latest expert knowledge on all aspects of tau biology, including the structure and role of the tau molecule, tau localization and function, the pathology, drivers, and markers of tauopathies, tau aggregation, and treatments targeting tau. Tau Biology will be an invaluable source of information and fresh ideas for those involved in the development of more effective therapies and for all who seek a better understanding of the biology of the aging brain.
Author : Harry Henderson
Publisher : Infobase Holdings, Inc
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781438183275
Praise for the previous edition: "Entries are written with enough clarity and simplicity to appeal to general audiences. The additional readings that end each profile give excellent pointers for more detailed information...Recommended."—Choice "This well-written collection of biographies of the most important contributors to the computer world...is a valuable resource for those interested in the men and women who were instrumental in making the world we live in today. This is a recommended purchase for reference collections."—American Reference Books Annual "...this one is recommended for high-school, public, and undergraduate libraries."—Booklist The significant role that the computer plays in the business world, schools, and homes speaks to the impact it has on our daily lives. While many people are familiar with the Internet, online shopping, and basic computer technology, the scientists who pioneered this digital age are generally less well-known. A to Z of Computer Scientists, Updated Edition features 136 computer pioneers and shows the ways in which these individuals developed their ideas, overcame technical and institutional challenges, collaborated with colleagues, and created products or institutions of lasting importance. The cutting-edge, contemporary entries explore a diverse group of inventors, scientists, entrepreneurs, and visionaries in the computer science field. People covered include: Grace Hopper (1906–1992) Dennis Ritchie (1941–2011) Brian Kernighan (1942–present) Howard Rheingold (1947–present) Bjarne Stroustrup (1950–present) Esther Dyson (1951–present) Silvio Micali (1954–present) Jeff Bezos (1964–present) Pierre Omidyar (1967–present) Jerry Yang (1968–present)
Author : Alexander Anderson,Katarzyna Rejniak
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2007-08-08
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9783764381233
Aimed at postgraduate students in a variety of biology-related disciplines, this volume presents a collection of mathematical and computational single-cell-based models and their application. The main sections cover four general model groupings: hybrid cellular automata, cellular potts, lattice-free cells, and viscoelastic cells. Each section is introduced by a discussion of the applicability of the particular modelling approach and its advantages and disadvantages, which will make the book suitable for students starting research in mathematical biology as well as scientists modelling multicellular processes.
Author : John M. Lackie
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 750 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780123849328
The Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology, Fifth Edition, provides definitions for thousands of terms used in the study of cell and molecular biology. The headword count has been expanded to 12,000 from 10,000 in the Fourth Edition. Over 4,000 headwords have been rewritten. Some headwords have second, third, and even sixth definitions, while fewer than half are unchanged. Many of the additions were made to extend the scope in plant cell biology, microbiology, and bioinformatics. Several entries related to specific pharmaceutical compounds have been removed, while some generic entries (“alpha blockers, “NSAIDs, and “tetracycline antibiotics, for example), and some that are frequently part of the experimentalist’s toolkit and probably never used in the clinic, have been retained. The Appendix includes prefixes for SI units, the Greek alphabet, useful constants, and single-letter codes for amino acids. Thoroughly revised and expanded by over 20% with over 12,000 entries in cellular and molecular biology Includes expanded coverage of terms, including plant molecular biology, microbiology and biotechnology areas Consistently provides the most complete short definitions of technical terminology for anyone working in life sciences today Features extensive cross-references Provides multiple definitions, notes on word origins, and other useful features
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1849
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:B3069761