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Thursday, June 13, 2013

Molecular Biology: A Project Approach by Susan J. Karcher

Molecular Biology: A Project Approach by Susan J. Karcher
Publisher: Academic Press (November 29, 1995) | ISBN: 0123977207 | Pages: 280 | PDF | 12.50 MB

This course manual instructs students in recombinant DNA techniques and other essential molecular biology techniques in the context of projects. The project approach inspires and captivates students; it involves them in the scientific experience, providing continuity to laboratory bench time and an understanding of the principles underlying the techniques presented. Molecular Biology is a must for any department, operating under budgetary constraints that offers or plans to offer a course in molecular cloning.

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Biocontrol-Based Integrated Management of Oilseed Rape Pests

Biocontrol-Based Integrated Management of Oilseed Rape Pests
Springer | 2010-05-25 | ISBN: 9048139821 | 500 pages | PDF | 6 MB

Oilseed rape is a major arable crop in both Europe and North America. It is attacked by unique complexes of insect pests still largely controlled through the application of chemical insecticides. Crop management systems for the future must combine sustainability with environmental acceptability to satisfy both social and economic demands. This book, in its 17 chapters each led by a world expert, reviews research progress towards developing integrated pest management systems for the crop that enhance conservation biocontrol. This approach is particularly timely because of the development in Europe of insecticide resistance in the pollen beetle, a major pest of the crop. The past decade has seen considerable progress in our knowledge of the parasitoids and predators that contribute to biocontrol, of their distribution patterns, and their behavioural ecology, both within and without the crop. There is potential for natural enemy conservation through modification of within-field crop husbandry practices, as well as, on the landscape scale, through habitat manipulation to encourage vegetational diversity. This book will prove invaluable as a text for researchers, university teachers, graduate scientists, extension workers and growers involved in integrated pest management.

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Biology ( 4 Volumes )

Part of the Macmillan Science Library series, Biology serves students from middle school to the undergraduate level. It provides 432 signed entries on a broad range of topics pertaining to biology, including basic concepts (Antibody, Genetic code, Nervous systems, Wetlands); history of the science (Crick, Francis; History of medicine); related fields (Agronomist, Emergency medical technician); and issues (Environmental health, Genetic control and development) as well as topics of interest to young adults, such as smoking, birth control, alcohol, and STDs. Emphasis is on molecular genetics, human physiology, and biodiversity. The articles range in length from a few paragraphs to a few pages. They appear in alphabetical order, and each concludes with see also references as well as suggestions for further reading, including Web sites.

Helpful reference tools appear in the front matter of each volume, among them a geologic timescale, a metric conversion table, and diagrams of a typical plant and animal cell. Some 550 words appear in bold type in the text and are defined in the page margins as well as in a glossary. Each of the volumes contains a topic outline and index, and a cumulative index is found in volume 4.

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Conservation Biology for All

Navjot S. Sodhi, Paul R. Ehrlich, "Conservation Biology for All"
Oxford University Press | 2010 | ISBN: 0199554234 | 400 pages | PDF | 246 MB

Conservation Biology for All provides cutting-edge but basic conservation science to a global readership. A series of authoritative chapters have been written by the top names in conservation biology with the principal aim of disseminating cutting-edge conservation knowledge as widely as possible. Important topics such as balancing conversion and human needs, climate change, conservation planning, designing and analyzing conservation research, ecosystem services, endangered species management, extinctions, fire, habitat loss, and invasive species are covered. Numerous textboxes describing additional relevant material or case studies are also included.

The global biodiversity crisis is now unstoppable; what can be saved in the developing world will require an educated constituency in both the developing and developed world. Habitat loss is particularly acute in developing countries, which is of special concern because it tends to be these locations where the greatest species diversity and richest centres of endemism are to be found. Sadly, developing world conservation scientists have found it difficult to access an authoritative textbook, which is particularly ironic since it is these countries where the potential benefits of knowledge application are greatest. There is now an urgent need to educate the next generation of scientists in developing countries, so that they are in a better position to protect their natural resources.

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Genome Clustering: From Linguistic Models to Classification of Genetic Texts

Alexander Bolshoy, Zeev Volkovich, Valery Kirzhner, Zeev Barzily, "Genome Clustering: From Linguistic Models to Classification of Genetic Texts"
Springer | 2010 | ISBN: 364212951X | 206 pages | PDF | 3,6 MB

This book deals with the methods of text comparison which are based on different techniques of converting the text into a distribution on a certain finite support, be it a genetic text or a text of some other type. Such distribution is usually referred to as “spectrum”. The measure of dissimilarity of two texts is formally expressed as a certain “distance” between the spectra of these texts. Such definition implies that the similarity of the texts results from the similarity of the random processes generating the texts.

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Advances in Parasitology

Advances in Parasitology is a series of in-depth reviews on current topics of interest in contemporary parasitology. It includes medical studies on parasites of major influence, such as trypanosomiasis and scabies, and more traditional areas, such as zoology, taxonomy, and life history, which shape current thinking and applications.

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Integrative Plant Anatomy

William C. Dickison
Integrative Plant Anatomy
Academic Press | 2000 | ISBN: 0122151704 | 533 pgs | PDF | 133 Mb

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I commend the author for his fresh and novel approach to the study of plant anatomy. Presently, there is no textbook available that interrelates plant anatomy with systematics, physiology, ecology, genetics, anthropology, and the other fields of study covered in the manuscript; this approach has merit and addresses a need as far as plant anatomy and its applications are concerned. - Terence W. Lucansky, University of Florida

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Biology, Eigth Edition (2008)

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The best-selling biology textbook in the world just got better! Neil Campbell and Jane Reece’s BIOLOGY is the unsurpassed leader in introductory biology. The book's hallmark values–accuracy, currency, and passion for teaching and learning–have made Campbell/Reece the most successful book for readers for seven consecutive editions. More than 6 million readers have benefited from BIOLOGY’s clear explanations, carefully crafted artwork, and student-friendly narrative style.

Introduction: Themes in the Study of Life, The Chemical Context of Life, Water and the Fitness of the Environment,

Carbon and the Molecular Diversity of Life, The Structure and Function of Large Biological Molecules, A Tour of the Cell, Membrane Structure and Function, An Introduction to Metabolism, Cellular Respiration: Harvesting Chemical Energy, Photosynthesis, Cell Communication, The Cell Cycle, Meiosis and Sexual Life Cycles, Mendel and the Gene Idea, The Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance, The Molecular Basis of Inheritance, From Gene to Protein, Control of Gene Expression, Viruses, Biotechnology, Genomes and Their Evolution, Descent with Modification: A Darwinian View of Life, The Evolution of Populations, The Origin of Species, The History of Life on Earth, Phylogeny and the Tree of Life, Bacteria and Archaea, Protists, Plant Diversity I: How Plants Colonized Land, Plant Diversity II: The Evolution of Seed Plants, Fungi, An Introduction to Animal Diversity, Invertebrates, Vertebrates, Plant Structure, Growth, and Development, Transport in Vascular Plants, Soil and Plant Nutrition, Angiosperm Reproduction and Biotechnology, Plant Responses to Internal and External Signals, Basic Principles of Animal Form and Function, Animal Nutrition, Circulation and Gas Exchange, The Immune System, Osmoregulation and Excretion, Hormones and the Endocrine System, Animal Reproduction, Animal Development, Neurons, Synapses, and Signaling, Nervous Systems, Sensory and Motor Mechanisms, Animal Behavior, An Introduction to Ecology and the Biosphere, Population Ecology, Community Ecology, Ecosystems, Conservation Biology and Restoration Ecology.

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Encyclopedia of Biology

Don Rittner, Timothy L., Ph.D. McCabe, "Encyclopedia of Biology"

Facts on File | 2004 | ISBN: 0816048592 | 400 pages | PDF | 6 MB

Encyclopedia of Biology is a definitive reference that provides current, authoritative information on the subject for high school and college students. The encyclopedia contains approximately 800 A-to-Z entries, nine prose essays on important topics, 80 line illustrations, and 75 black-and-white photographs. Comprehensive coverage of leading discoveries in biology along with general biology definitions, thought-provoking essays, and biographies of notable biologists present a wide range of valuable information compiled into a single source. Written in an easy-to-understand format, the book helps explain the importance of biology to society, and includes summaries of notable events throughout history related to the discipline. An emphasis on "hot" topics combined with detailed coverage of the fundamental issues, figures, ideas and concepts, experiments, and history of biology make the encyclopedia current and relevant to student interests. The book guides readers to the latest websites and most recent resources on the Internet that relate to biology. Appendixes include all Nobel Prize winners in biology, a review of biology-related computer software, and the complete Periodic Table of Elements.

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Essential Forensic Biology

Essential Forensic Biology is an introduction to the application of the science of biology in legal investigations. Focusing on the legal system in the UK, the book provides a detailed description of the decay process, and discusses the role of forensic indicators - human fluids and tissues, including blood cells, bloodstain pattern analysis, hair, teeth, bones and wounds. It also considers the role microorganisms, invertebrates and plants play within forensic investigations before considering future directions in forensic science. The book examines the study of forensic biology in cases of suspicious death, and also explores the organisms used in a range of legal investigations; from human and animal neglect to food spoilage, structural damage, the illegal collection/trade of protected species and bioterrorism.

Essential Forensic Biology fills the gap for a resource, which provides information on the range of biological organisms; animals, plants and microbes used in forensic studies. An invaluable introductory text for all students taking forensic science courses, the book features a fully integrated website that covers forensic entomology with additional material and figures from the text to enhance student understanding.

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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Molecular Biology Second Edition

Molecular Biology, by Robert Weaver, is designed for an introductory course in molecular biology. The text is geared not only toward presenting concepts of molecular biology, but also the experiments that led to those concepts. Guided by this experimental approach, Dr. Weaver has been published by National Institutes as well as National Geographic.

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Molecular Biology and Biotechnology by J.M. Walker

Molecular Biology and Biotechnology by J.M. Walker
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry; 4th edition (January 10, 2001) ISBN: 0854046062 Pages: 564 PDF 55 MB

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As a textbook, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology has always been immensely popular. Now in its fourth edition, it has been completely revised and updated to provide a comprehensive overview of the area, and to reflect all the latest developments. Written by recognised experts, each of the nineteen chapters describes a specific subject area relevant to the subject of biotechnology. The impressive breadth of coverage takes into account both molecular biology and industrial applications and aims to identify the impact that molecular biology has had on the development of biotechnology. Presenting information in an easily assimilated form, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology makes an ideal undergraduate text. It will be of particular interest to students of biology and chemistry, as well as to scientists from outside the field requiring a rapid introduction to the subject.

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Modern Biology

A staple of biology classrooms since 1921, Modern Biology continues to set the standard for its field. The unique and carefully balanced combination of the classic and the contemporary has been a hallmark of the text throughout its 80-year history. The program is now available in a new edition that combines coverage of traditional, time-tested topics with the latest in current scientific thought. Modern Biology is the choice for a comprehensive, up-to-date approach to biology instruction.

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Discover Biology By Michael L. Cain

Free PDF eBook Download: Discover Biology By Michael L. Cain, Hans Damman, Robert A. Lue
Sinauer Associates; 2nd edition (March 2002) | ISBN-10: 0393940551 | 800 Pages | PDF | 59,4 MB

Thoroughly revised and updated, Discover Biology, Second Edition, presents the essential concepts of modern biology in a text designed specifically for nonmajors. The authors emphasize a level of detail appropriate for nonmajors, freeing instructors to focus on the scientific issues-HIV, global climate change, DNA fingerprinting, genetic engineering, cancer-that students read about in the paper, vote on in elections, and face in their daily lives. With two new chapters, refined pedagogy and art programs, and a powerful ancillary package, Discover Biology, Second Edition, is the best choice for the nonmajors introductory course.

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Current Topics in Computational Molecular Biology (Computational Molecular Biology)

Computational molecular biology, or bioinformatics, draws on the disciplines of biology, mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, computer science, and engineering. It provides the computational support for functional genomics, which links the behavior of cells, organisms, and populations to the information encoded in the genomes, as well as for structural genomics. At the heart of all large-scale and high-throughput biotechnologies, it has a growing impact on health and medicine. This survey of computational molecular biology covers traditional topics such as protein structure modeling and sequence alignment, and more recent ones such as expression data analysis and comparative genomics. It combines algorithmic, statistical, database, and AI-based methods for studying biological problems. The book also contains an introductory chapter, as well as one on general statistical modeling and computational techniques in molecular biology. Each chapter presents a self-contained review of a specific subject. Not for sale in China, including Hong Kong

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Computational Molecular Biology: An Algorithmic Approach (Computational Molecular Biology)

Pavel A. Pevzner, "Computational Molecular Biology: An Algorithmic Approach (Computational Molecular Biology)"
The MIT Press | 2000-08-21 | ISBN: 0262161974 | 332 pages | PDF | 2.3 MB

In one of the first major texts in the emerging field of computational molecular biology, Pavel Pevzner covers a broad range of algorithmic and combinatorial topics and shows how they are connected to molecular biology and to biotechnology. The book has a substantial "computational biology without formulas" component that presents the biological and computational ideas in a relatively simple manner. This makes the material accessible to computer scientists without biological training, as well as to biologists with limited background in computer science.

Computational Molecular Biology series

Computer science and mathematics are transforming molecular biology from an informational to a computational science. Drawing on computational, statistical, experimental, and technological methods, the new discipline of computational molecular biology is dramatically increasing the discovery of new technologies and tools for molecular biology. The new MIT Press Computational Molecular Biology series provides a unique venue for the rapid publication of monographs, textbooks, edited collections, reference works, and lecture notes of the highest quality.

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Encyclopedia of Molecular Biology 4 Volume

The field of molecular biology has revolutionized the study of biology. The applications to medicine are enormous, ranging from diagnostic techniques for disease and genetic disorders, to drugs, to gene therapy. Focusing on the fundamentals of molecular biology and encompassing all aspects of the expression of genetic information, the Encyclopedia of Molecular Biology will become the first point of reference for both newcomers and established professionals in molecular biology needing to learn about any particular aspect of the field.

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Biology: Macmillan Science Library: 4 volume set (pdf) (Repost)

Biology: Macmillan Science Library

* Edited by: Richard Robinson
* Published by Macmillan Reference USA
* Published/Released: 2002
* ISBN: 0028655516
* Number of vols. in set: 4
* 800 pages
* Price: US $435.00

Biology: Macmillan Science Library This is a great book. Great colour images. A real treasure this one.

Biology explains biological concepts, reviews the history of science, explores related fields, discusses critical issues such as embryogenesis and commercial applications of research in biology and addresses ethical issues. Careers in biology are also explored. Each fully illustrated volume contains sidebars, bibliographies, timelines, charts, a glossary and individual and cumulative indexes.

"This four-volume reference set presents biological concepts covered in the high school biology curriculum and includes historical information, careers, and ethical issues...A unique feature of the topic outline found in each volume is a list of careers in biology, major scientists contributing to the history of biology, experimental techniques, diseases, and ethical issues."

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Part of the Macmillan Science Library series, Biology serves students from middle school to the undergraduate level. It provides 432 signed entries on a broad range of topics pertaining to biology, including basic concepts (Antibody, Genetic code, Nervous systems, Wetlands); history of the science (Crick, Francis; History of medicine); related fields (Agronomist, Emergency medical technician); and issues (Environmental health, Genetic control and development) as well as topics of interest to young adults, such as smoking, birth control, alcohol, and STDs. Emphasis is on molecular genetics, human physiology, and biodiversity. The articles range in length from a few paragraphs to a few pages. They appear in alphabetical order, and each concludes with see also references as well as suggestions for further reading, including Web sites.

Helpful reference tools appear in the front matter of each volume, among them a geologic timescale, a metric conversion table, and diagrams of a typical plant and animal cell. Some 550 words appear in bold type in the text and are defined in the page margins as well as in a glossary. Each of the volumes contains a topic outline and index, and a cumulative index is found in volume 4.

The eye-pleasing layout features many colorful photographs and diagrams that will appeal to casual browsers, and the articles contain more than enough information to meet the needs of students. This informative set is highly recommended and would be a useful addition to a middle- or high-school library as well as a public library. RBB

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Watch electrons zip around the nucleus of a carbon atom ... Follow along as protozoa swim across colorful screens ... See photosynthesis illustrated in terms of "black boxes," with chemicals moving in and out or between the boxes ...

Something for students who need a little extra help understanding basic biological concepts and terms. This engaging, five-disk set of interactive Macintosh tutorials incorporates the latest computer technologies to define, explain, and visually portray concepts in a fun, yet meaningful way. This enhanced version features clearer, more compelling presentation and expanded topical coverage.

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Molecular Biology of the Cell - Fourth Edition + Cell Biology Interactive CD-ROM

Bruce Alberts et al., Molecular Biology of the Cell - Fourth Edition + Cell Biology Interactive CD-ROM
Bruce Alberts, Alexander Johnson, Julian Lewis, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter

Publisher: Garland Science | ISBN: 0815332181 | 2002 Year | Language: english | pdf | rar 42,1 MB | 1616 pages

CD-ROM Media | ISO | Total size: 402 MB | 3x 94,1 MB 1x 20,7 MB

Molecular Biology of the Cell is the classic in-depth text reference in cell biology. By extracting fundamental concepts and meaning from this enormous and ever-growing field, the authors tell the story of cell biology, and create a coherent framework through which non-expert readers may approach the subject. Written in clear and concise language, and illustrated with original drawings, the book is enjoyable to read, and provides a sense of the excitement of modern biology. Molecular Biology of the Cell not only sets forth the current understanding of cell biology (updated as of Fall 2001), but also explores the intriguing implications and possibilities of that which remains unknown.

One cannot watch cells crawling, dividing, segregating their chromosomes, or rearranging their membranes without a feeling of surprise and curiosity about the mechanisms that underlie these processes. Included with every copy of Molecular Biology of the Cell, Fourth Edition, the Cell Biology Interactive CD-ROM provides students and instructors with a powerful tool for understanding and appreciating the remarkable dynamics of the microscopic and molecular world.

Created by the Alberts author team, the CD-ROM contains over 75 video clips,over 60 animations and videos, molecular structures, 35 three-dimensional, interactive molecular tutorials, and 15 highresolution electron micrographs, which can be used in a number of different ways—in the classroom by the instructor, in homework assignments and projects, and in group and individual study, etc.

The authors chose to develop material that would not only reinforce basic concepts, but also extend the content and scope of the book. By drawing upon new biological imaging and computer technologies, these electronic resources help reveal the once unseen behavior and inner workings of living cells, bringing the book to life and opening a new realm of visual exploration.

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* Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP
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* 64MB of RAM
* A Sound Blaster or compatible sound card and speakers
* DirectX version 3.0 or later recommended

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* System 8.6 or 9.x (Note: this is not fully OSX compatible. OSX users must run this program in "Classic" OS 9.x mode)
* A Power PC processor-based Macintosh computer
* 64MB of RAM

Please note that the performance may vary according to processor speeds and the amount of memory available on your computer. For optimum performance, the following specifications are recommended:

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* 128MB of RAM
* At least a 500Mhz processor

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* 128MB of RAM
* At least a 400Mhz processor

Note: you must install the Netscape viewer Chime in order to see some animations. It is included in the CD in this path:x:\install files\pc\chime\Chime26SP3.exe

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Earth Science: Geology, the Environment, and the Universe, Student Edition

Glencoe Earth Science: Geology, the Environment, and the Universe © 2008 provides comprehensive coverage of concepts exceeding state and local standards, and is designed to be universally accessible to a broad range of learners. To aid comprehension, the conceptual presentation is organized around Themes, Big Ideas, and Main Ideas in earth science. Themes are overarching concepts used thoughout the book that help students make connections between various topics and concepts; Big Ideas found in the Unit Opener summarize each chapter and help students focus on topics that relate to the Themes; Big Ideas are broken down into Main Ideas at section level to draw students' attention to more specific details. Students will be able to see and understand how earth science relates to the world they live in!

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Birds (Britannica Illustrated Science Library)

The Britannica Illustrated Science Library is a visually compelling set that covers earth science, life science, and physical science in 16 volumes. Created for grades 5-9, each volume provides an overview on the subject and thoroughly explains it through detailed and powerful graphics, turning complex subjects into visual information that students can quickly grasp. Students will be captivated by more than 16,000 unforgettable images—over 1,000 per volume—that simplify and engage, ultimately providing a thorough understanding of each important topic. Each volume contains an Index and a glossary with full definitions for vocabulary help.

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Genetically Yours: Bioinforming, Biopharming, and Biofarming

Genetically Yours: Bioinforming, Biopharming, and Biofarming By Hwa A. Lim
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company 2002 | 440 Pages | ISBN: 9810249381 | PDF | 15 MB

Written by a pioneer and authority, this invaluable book covers all the key aspects and current affairs in the field of biotechnology, with topics ranging from genome projects, through animal and human cloning, to biowarfare.

As an academic-turned-entrepreneur, the author is at ease in providing vivid firsthand accounts from both the scientific and the business perspective.

This book is addressed primarily to experts and professionals who are very busy but who wish to gain insights through a different and comprehensive perspective of this important field. It is also aimed at laypeople who are interested in learning more about bioinformatics, and the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries.

The book is also ideal as an easy-to-read supplementary reference in classrooms. Each chapter is self-contained and footnotes provide further references for interested readers.

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Fertility and Pregnancy: An Epidemiologic Perspective

Allen J. Wilcox Fertility and Pregnancy: An Epidemiologic Perspective
Oxford University Press | 2010 | ISBN: 0195342860 | 336 pages | PDF | 5,3 MB

Fertility and Pregnancy: An Epidemiologic Perspective, is a lively overview of human reproduction: how it works, and what causes it to go wrong. Weaving together history, biology, obstetrics, pediatrics, demography, infectious diseases, molecular genetics, and evolutionary biology, Allen Wilcox brings a fresh coherence to the epidemiologic study of reproduction and pregnancy. Along the way, he provides entertaining anecdotes, superb graphs, odd tidbits and occasional humor that bring the topic to life.

The book is divided into two sections. The first lays the foundations - the basic principles of reproductive physiology, demography, infectious diseases, and genetics as they apply to human reproduction. The second part deals with the endpoints of reproductive epidemiology - a spectrum ranging from infertility and fetal loss to birth defects and the delayed effects of fetal exposures. The book closes with a discussion of unsolved problems, suggesting possible research projects for a new generation of epidemiologists. An extensive glossary makes this a valuable reference as well as an enjoyable read.

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Essentials of Stem Cell Biology, Second Edition

Essentials of Stem Cell Biology, Second Edition
Academic Press | 2009-07-06 | ISBN: 0123747295 | PDF | 24 Mb | 680 pages

First developed as an accessible abridgement of the successful Handbook of Stem Cells, Essentials of Stem Cell Biology serves the needs of the evolving population of scientists, researchers, practitioners and students that are embracing the latest advances in stem cells. Representing the combined effort of seven editors and more than 200 scholars and scientists whose pioneering work has defined our understanding of stem cells, this book combines the prerequisites for a general understanding of adult and embryonic stem cells with a presentation by the world's experts of the latest research information about specific organ systems. From basic biology/mechanisms, early development, ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm, methods to application of stem cells to specific human diseases, regulation and ethics, and patient perspectives, no topic in the field of stem cells is left uncovered.

* Contributions by Nobel Laureates and leading international investigators
* Includes two entirely new chapters devoted exclusively to iPS written by the scientists who made the breakthroug
* Edited by a world-renowned author and researcher to present a complete story of stem cells in research, in application, and as the subject of political debate

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Design & Development of Biological, Chemical, Food and Pharmaceutical Products

Design Development of Biological, Chemical, Food and Pharmaceutical Products
By Johannes A. Wesselingh, Soren Kiil, Martin E. Vigild

Publisher: Wiley
Number Of Pages: 310
Publication Date: 2007-10-08
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0470061545
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780470061541
Binding: Hardcover

Design and Development of Biological, Chemical, Food and Pharmaceutical Products has been developed from course material from the authors’ course in Chemical and Biochemical Product Design which has been running at the Technical University Denmark for years. The book draws on the authors’ years of experience in academia and industry to provide an accessible introduction to this field, approaching product development as a subject in its own right rather than a sideline of process engineering

In this subject area, practical experience is the key to learning and this textbook provides examples and techniques to help the student get the best out of their projects. Design and Development of Biological, Chemical, Food and Pharma Products aims to aid students in developing good working habits for product development. Students are challenged with examples of real problems that they might encounter as engineers.

Written in an informal, student-friendly tone, this unique book includes examples of real products and experiences from real companies to bring the subject alive for the student as well as placing emphasis on problem solving and team learning to set a foundation for a future in industry. The book includes an introduction to the subject of Colloid Science, which is important in product development, but neglected in many curricula. Knowledge of engineering calculus and basic physical chemistry as well as basic inorganic and organic chemistry are assumed.

An invaluable text for students of product design in chemical engineering, biochemistry, biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences and product development.

Uses many examples and case studies drawn from a range of industries.

Approaches product development as a subject in its own right rather than a sideline of process engineering

Emphasizes a problem solving and team learning approach.

Assumes some knowledge of calculus, basic physical chemistry and basic transport phenomena as well as some inorganic and organic chemistry.

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Culinary Essentials, Student Edition By Johnson & Wales University

Culinary Essentials, Student Edition By Johnson & Wales University
Publisher: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill 2010 | 848 Pages | ISBN: 0078883598 | PDF | 30 MB

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Handbook of Vitamins

CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, Janos Zempleni, Robert B. Rucker, Donald B. McCormick, John W. Suttie, “Handbook of Vitamins”
ISBN: 0-8493-4022-5 | 608 Pages | PDF

Features a comprehensive summary of the chemical, physiological, and nutritional relationships of all recognized vitamins! Maintaining the standards of excellence set forth in the previous editions, the Handbook of Vitamins, Third Edition presents a thorough examination of the fundamental characteristics, functions, and roles of vitamins in human health. Extensively updated and expanded to reflect the latest advances in analytical and separation methodologies. Offering a compendium of authoritative, current knowledge on the nature and function of each known nutrient, the Third Edition discusses…. • improvements in the methodology, isolation, identification, and the synthesis of vitamins • the chemistry, metabolism, and biochemical functions of vitamins • vitamin interactions with environmental factors, drugs, alcohol, and smoking • vitamins in disease prevention and health promotion • the efficacy and hazards of high vitamin dosages • and more! New sections cover… • the roles vitamins play as catalysts, cellular regulators, and co-substrates • biochemical markers for vitamin deficiency and groups at risk • the relationship of B12 and folate metabolism to homocysteine regulation, and the possible connections of homocysteine to vascular diseases and developmental defects • new roles for vitamins A, K, and D, and the role of vitamin E and flavonoids in oxidant defense Containing over 2800 literature references and 150 illustrations and tables, the Handbook of Vitamins, Third Edition serves as an indisputably valuable reference for human and animal nutritionists, dietitians, food scientists and technologists, biochemists, organic and analytical chemists, pharmacologists, toxicologists, physiologists, physicians in general practice, and makes an indispensable text for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines.

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FLIM Microscopy in Biology and Medicine

Ammasi Periasamy, Robert M. Clegg "FLIM Microscopy in Biology and Medicine"Chapman & Hall/CRC | English | 2009-07-06 | ISBN: 1420078909 | 472 pages | PDF | 11 MB

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Lost Sex: The Evolutionary Biology of Parthenogenesis

Isa Schцn, Koen Martens, Peter Dijk "Lost Sex: The Evolutionary Biology of Parthenogenesis"

Springer | English | 2009-10-29 | ISBN: 9048127696 | 615 pages | PDF | 5,5 MB

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Henderson's Dictionary of Biology

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Prentice Hall | English | 2005-09-15 | ISBN: 0131273841 | 748 pages | PDF | 18,6 MB
With over 22,000 entries, Henderson's Dictionary of Biology continues to be an essential reference for students, teachers and researchers within any of the biological sciences. This fourteenth edition has updated and revised many existing definitions, and has included new terms from exciting areas such as bioinformatics, proteomics, and genomics.

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Biology: An Illustrated Guide to Science

Biology: An Illustrated Guide to Science

Chelsea House Publications | Pages: 208 | 2006-08-30 | ISBN 0816061629 | PDF | 15 MB

This section furthermore describes the most vital life processes from photosynthesis to respiration. "Continuity" - considers the ways in which biological systems reproduce. The basics of all forms of biological reproduction are covered, from those of unicellular organisms to flowering plants and mammals. It also details the genetic mechanisms of inheritance from one generation to the next. "Diversity" - provides an overview of the vast range of living organisms that inhabit Earth. The major categories that biologists use to classify these organisms are described, with examples provided. "Maintenance" - examines the ways in which various kinds of living organisms carry out everyday life processes, such as breathing, eating, movement, and excretion. "Human biology" - takes a closer look at the essential biological structures and functions of the human body. It describes how the raw materials required are taken in, digested, and transported to where they are needed; how waste products are removed; and how the body is able to sense and interact with its environment. "Ecology" - provides a brief look at how living organisms influence and are influenced by the planet they live on. The broadest of all biological processes are traced: the complex webs of survival that link the simplest bacteria to the most sophisticated carnivores. Finally, the elemental relations by which chemical and geological processes form the conditions for life are outlined.

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Human Herpesviruses: Biology, Therapy, and Immunoprophylaxis

Human Herpesviruses: Biology, Therapy, and Immunoprophylaxis

Cambridge University Press | English | 2007-10-31 | ISBN: 0521827140 | 1408 pages | PDF | 23,3 MB

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Biology of Personality and Individual Differences

Biology of Personality and Individual Differences
The Guilford Press; 1 edition (January 23, 2006) | English | 1593852525 | 462 pages | PDF | 5.06 MB

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The Botany of Desire: A Plant s-Eye View of the World

The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World
Publisher: Audio Evolution, distributed by Gildan/Hachette 2007-05-21 | ISBN: 1596590939 | Language: English | Audio CD in MP3 | 52 MB

In 1637, one Dutchman paid as much for a single tulip bulb as the going price of a town house in Amsterdam. Three and a half centuries later, Amsterdam is once again the mecca for people who care passionately about one particular plant — thought this time the obsessions revolves around the intoxicating effects of marijuana rather than the visual beauty of the tulip. How could flowers, of all things, become such objects of desire that they can drive men to financial ruin?

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Botany Illustrated: Introduction to Plants, Major Groups, Flowering Plant Families,2 Ed

Botany Illustrated: Introduction to Plants, Major Groups, Flowering Plant Families,2 Ed
Springer | 2006 | ISBN: 0387288708 | 278 pages | PDF | 17,6 MB

This easy-to-use book helps you acquire a wealth of fascinating information about plants. There are 130 pages with text, each facing 130 pages of beautiful illustrations. Each page is a separate subject. Included is a coloring guide for the realistic illustrations. The illustration pages are composed of scientifically accurate line drawings with the true sizes of the plants indicated. Using colored pencils and the authors¡¯ instructions, you can color the various plant structures to stand out in vivid clarity. Your knowledge of plants increases rapidly as you color the illustrations.

There is a balanced selection of subjects that deal with all kinds of plants. However, the emphasis is on flowering plants, which dominate the earth. Drawings show common houseplants, vegetables, fruits, and landscape plants. They also show common weeds, wild flowers, desert plants, water plants, and crop plants.

Botany Illustrated, Second Edition, has three sections. An Introduction to Plants gives you facts on everything from cells to seeds. The Major Groups section is from fungi to algae, ferns, conifers, and flowering plants. In Flowering Plant Families are magnolias to asters, and water-plantains to orchids, with the families of major interest included. You will find plants used for food, ornamentals, lumber, medicines, herbs, dyes, and fertilizers, whether wild or poisonous, or of special importance to our Earth¡¯s ecosystem.

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Computational Biology of the Heart

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The Epic History of Biology

The Epic History of Biology
Basic Books (August 7, 2001) | ISBN: 073820577X | PDF | 396 pages | 13.7 Mb

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The search for our elusive human origins and an understanding of the mysteries of the human body have challenged the most inquisitive and imaginative thinkers from Egyptian times through the twentieth century. In The Epic History of Biology, Anthony Serafini - a distinguished philosopher and historian of science - regales the reader with the triumphs and failures of the geniuses of the life sciences.

The subtleties of the animal kingdom - anatomy, zoology, and reproduction - along with the complexities of the plant kingdom, have fascinated humanity as far back as 5000 years ago. Astounding ancient knowledge of the arcane curing powers of herbs as well as early experimentation with different chemical combinations for such purposes as mummification led to today's biological technology. Innovative pioneers such as Aristotle, Galen, Hippocrates, and Vesalius challenged the limits of knowledge and single-mindedly pursued their work, often in the face of blind superstition.

In superb, lyrical prose Serafini recreates the ideas and theories of these revolutionaries from ancient times through today, against the backdrop of the dogma and prejudices of their time. He explores the inspired revelations that gave birth to such discoveries as the controversial theory of evolution, the humble origins of genetics, the fantastic predictions of quantum mechanics, and the infinite promise of computer technology. Even today the biological sciences are undergoing rapid and kaleidoscopic changes. Every new insight gives rise to a myriad of new ethical questions and responsibilities. The Epic History of Biology confronts these issues head on and predicts the wondrous new directions biology will follow.

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Molecular Mechanisms of Adult Stem Cell Aging (Else Kroner-Fresenius-Symposia)

Molecular Mechanisms of Adult Stem Cell Aging (Else Kroner-Fresenius-Symposia)
S Karger Pub | ISBN: 3805592434 | 2010-04-30 | PDF | 108 pages | 11 Mb

There is growing evidence that adult stem cells age. This process can result in alterations in the number and function of stem cells, leading to distinct phenotypic outcomes in different organ systems. This publication provides an outstanding overview of this emerging field. The molecular causes of stem cell aging remain to be defined. Stem cell aging can involve cell-intrinsic as well as cell-extrinsic alterations affecting the stem cell niche or the macroenvironment. Stem cells have a longer life span than other cell populations and retain a capacity to proliferate and differentiate in adult organs. The aging of adult stem cells plays a key role in the decline of organ maintenance and regenerative potential during aging and during the end stage of chronic diseases. In addition, it can contribute to stem cell transformation and carcinogenesis. "Molecular Mechanisms of Adult Stem Cell Aging" will appeal to scientists working in the fields such as stem cells, aging, regeneration and cancer. This subject matter should be of interest to physicians and scientists specializing in geriatric medicine, internal medicine, and surgery. It is also likely to be an invaluable resource for medical students and biologists who wish to enhance their understanding of molecular and stem cell biology.

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Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia, 2nd edition

Bernhard Grzimek, Neil Schlager, Donna Olendorf, Melissa C. McDade, "Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia, 2nd edition"Gale proudly presents the first completely revised and updated version of this acclaimed set in 30 years. Some reviewers call Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia the best reference work on animals ever published. Others call it the legacy left to us by famed zoologist and animal lover, Bernhard Grzimek. The accolades and praise go on for the newest addition to Gale's line of reference titles. The original 13-vol. set, published in Germany in the late 1960s, is internationally renowned for its scientific reporting, coverage and illustrations, and serves as a major point of reference for researchers and students studying the animal kingdom. Thorough articles familiarize readers with animals found everywhere on the globe, detailing their life cycles, predators, food systems, overall ecology and much more. Staying true to the original scientific pedigree, Gale enlisted prominent advisors and contributors from the international scientific community to incorporate recent developments in the animal world. Our new editions of Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia are sure to serve the needs of students at every academic level.
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Viral Transport in Plants by Elisabeth Waigmann, Manfred Heinlein

Elisabeth Waigmann, Manfred Heinlein, "Viral Transport in Plants (Plant Cell Monographs)"

Springer; 1 edition (June 11, 2007) | English | 3540698426 | 188 pages | PDF | 2.08 MB

Intercellular communication in plants plays pivotal roles in coordination and control of development and defence responses and involves the trafficking of RNA and protein macromolecules through cytoplasmic cell wall channels termed plasmodesmata. Viruses pirate this existing macromolecular transport pathway to spread infection and, therefore, represent important tools to investigate the cellular mechanisms that govern intercellular communication. The book provides a state of the art overview of the intricate functional virus:host relationships that allow a virus or viroid to move cell-to-cell and systemically through the plant, as well as from plant to plant, and, thus, to spread infection. The book also illustrates the mechanisms by which viruses overcome plant defence responses, such as RNA silencing. Arabidopsis is introduced as a plant host eminently suitable for genetic approaches to identify novel players in plant:virus interactions.

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Animal Hunting and Feeding

Animal Hunting and Feeding (Animal Behavior)
By Natalie Goldstein
* Publisher: Chelsea House Publications
* Number Of Pages: 110
* Publication Date: 2009-05-30
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1604131438
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781604131437

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All animals have to eat, but feeding behavior goes far beyond predators and prey. Animals have a variety of ways to find food. Some sit and wait for food to come to them. Others chase or trap their food. Other animals are scavengers and decomposers, breaking down the leftovers of other animals' meals. "Animal Hunting and Feeding" explains these various techniques as well as the importance of food chains and food webs.

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Introduction to the Study of Dinosaurs,Second Edition

Introduction to the Study of Dinosaurs,Second Edition
By Anthony J. Martin
* Publisher: Blackwell Pub.
* Number Of Pages: 560
* Publication Date: 2006-02-17
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1405134135
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781405134132

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This highly accessible introduction to dinosaurs places scientific method at the crux of the studies, teaching students about scientific research and principles as they learn about dinosaurs. Now in its second edition, the text includes updates on recent finds, increased coverage of evolution and physiology, and an expanded and improved illustration program.Beginning with foundational chapters on the scientific method and the context of dinosaurs, the text then proceeds with detailed discussions of dinosaur anatomy, taphonomy, evolution, physiology and ichnology. The text also examines five select clades of dinosaurs, and finishes by covering birds as modern dinosaurs and dinosaur extinctions. Intended for both majors and non majors, this textbook balances scientific rigor with real world examples that show how dinosaurs lived and died as well as what happened to them after they died.Features of this new edition include:Everyday scenarios at chapter openings set the stage for chapter content, Dedicated web page, blackwellpublishing.com/dinosaurs, with interactive material and all art in downloadable form (art also available to instructors on CD-ROM), End of chapter discussion questions, Easy reference glossary, New references included at the end of each chapter, High-quality, full color figures and photographs throughout

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Environmental Physiology of Animals,Second Edition

Environmental Physiology of Animals,Second Edition
By Pat Willmer, Graham Stone, Ian Johnston
* Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
* Number Of Pages: 768
* Publication Date: 2004-12-15
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1405107243
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781405107242

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The new and updated edition of this accessible text provides a comprehensive overview of the comparative physiology of animals within an environmental context.
Includes two brand new chapters on Nerves and Muscles and the Endocrine System. Discusses both comparative systems physiology and environmental physiology. Analyses and integrates problems and adaptations for each kind of environment: marine, seashore and estuary, freshwater, terrestrial and parasitic. Examines mechanisms and responses beyond physiology. Applies an evolutionary perspective to the analysis of environmental adaptation. Provides modern molecular biology insights into the mechanistic basis of adaptation, and takes the level of analysis beyond the cell to the membrane, enzyme and gene. Incorporates more varied material from a wide range of animal types, with less of a focus purely on terrestrial reptiles, birds and mammals and rather more about the spectacularly successful strategies of invertebrates.

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Animal Behavior: Animal Life in Groups

Animal Life in Groups (Animal Behavior)
By Toney Allman

* Publisher: Chelsea House Publications
* Number Of Pages: 124
* Publication Date: 2009-05-30
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 160413142X
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781604131420

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Living in groups has been an animal survival strategy for millions of years. "Animal Life in Groups" explores the social lives of insects, meerkats, primates, and others, with a special emphasis on how such packs compare to one another and how they benefit individual members. From hives to shellfish herds to complex cultures, the intricacies of community living are both amazing and instructive about the evolution of behavior, cooperation, intelligence, and emotions.

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Introduction to Cancer Biology

Author(s): Momna Hejmadi
Publisher: Ventus Publishing ApS
Date : 2009
Pages : 41
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Introduction to Cancer Biology is a short primer on how cancers develop and grow. The aim of this book is to provide a gentle exploration of the fundamental concepts in a easy-to-understand format, using examples and key figures for illustration. It is written in a style to help the reader understand the six basic principles that inform our current understanding of cancer, at the molecular, cellular and physiological level. The text can be used either as a first step towards a deeper understanding of the mechanisms of cancer progression or it can be used as a quick revision guide. It would be suitable for anyone, with or without a background in biology.

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Duplicity Theory of Vision: From Newton to the Present

Duplicity Theory of Vision: From Newton to the Present
By Bjorn Stabell, Ulf Stabell

* Publisher: Cambridge University Press
* Number Of Pages: 238
* Publication Date: 2009-09-21
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 052111117X
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780521111171

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The duplicity theory of vision concerns the comparisons (both differences and similarities) and interaction between the cone and rod systems in the visual pathways, with the assumption that the cone system is active during daylight vision and the rod system functions in low light (night time). Research on this aspect of vision dates back to the 17th century and the work of Newton, and is still ongoing today. This book describes the origin and development of this fundamental theory within vision research - whilst also examining the Young-Helmholtz trichromatic colour theory, and the opponent colour theory of Hering - and presents evidence and ideas in light of modern conceptions of the theory. Written for academic researchers and graduate students, the book brings back knowledge of the tradition of duplicity theory, inspiring questions related to anatomy, comparative biology, molecular biology, photochemistry, physiology, genetics, phylogenetics and psychophysics.

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Control Theory and Systems Biology By Pablo A. Iglesias, Brian P. Ingalls

* Publisher: The MIT Press
* Number Of Pages: 384
* Publication Date: 2009-11-30
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0262013347
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780262013345

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Issues of regulation and control are central to the study of biological and biochemical systems. Thus it is not surprising that the tools of feedback control theory—engineering techniques developed to design and analyze self-regulating systems—have proven useful in the study of these biological mechanisms. Such interdisciplinary work requires knowledge of the results, tools and techniques of another discipline, as well as an understanding of the culture of an unfamiliar research community. This volume attempts to bridge the gap between disciplines by presenting applications of systems and control theory to cell biology that range from surveys of established material to descriptions of new developments in the field.

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Genomics of Tropical Crop Plants (Plant Genetics and Genomics Crops and Models)

Genomics of Tropical Crop Plants (Plant Genetics and Genomics: Crops and Models)By Paul H. Moore, Ray Ming
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0387712186 2008-01-18
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There is a critical need for a book to assess the genomics of tropical plant species. Early genomics successes resulted in tremendous advances in high throughput technologies and data management that greatly reduced costs and increased rates of data accumulation. In addition, the early plant successes showed that, although Arabidopsis can be a reasonable model for dicots and rice a model for monocots, there is a real need for species-specific genomic information if it is to be used for crop improvement. Thus began programs for developing the genomics of numerous plant crop species with considerable emphasis on tropical plant species. Reasons for this emphasis are that the tropics are recognized as the regions of origin of a large part of genetic diversity with genes and phenotypes not found in temperate plants, and that human population growth is destroying much of the tropical environment and with it the genetic diversity located ther Remarkable genomics progress has been made in several tropical crop plants, noticeably sorghum and papaya, both of which are undergoing whole genome sequencing. International consortia or networks have been established for a number of tropical crops to mobilize and coordinate resources and efforts towards generating genomic tools and eventual sequencing of the genome for basic biological research and crop improvement. These crops include sugarcane, banana, coffee, citrus, millet, cacao, and peanut. The genomic information generated by these international consortia will enhance the capacity for identification, characterization, and cloning of agronomically important genes of tropical crop plants.This book covers the recent progress on genome research in tropical crop plants, including the development of molecular markers, genomic and cDNA libraries, expressed sequence tags (ESTs), genetic and physical maps, gene expression profiles, and whole genome sequences. The first section of this book provides background information for tropical agriculture of its crops. The second section consists of concise summaries of genomic research for the economically most important tropical crop plant species. As a comprehensive genomic resource, it is of considerable interest to practicing plant biologists, graduate and undergraduate students, and research professionals such plant breeders and germplasm curators who work on or are interested in tropical plant species.

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Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Solutions Using R and Bioconductor

Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Solutions Using R and Bioconductor

Bioconductor is a widely used open source and open development software project for the analysis and comprehension of data arising from high-throughput experimentation in genomics and molecular biology. Bioconductor is rooted in the open source statistical computing environment R. This volume's coverage is broad and ranges across most of the key capabilities of the Bioconductor project, including importation and preprocessing of high-throughput data from microarray, proteomic, and flow cytometry platforms curation and delivery of biological metadata for use in statistical modeling and interpretation statistical analysis of high-throughput data, including machine learning and visualization, modeling and visualization of graphs and networks.

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