Science Books
-
-
-
Microbial Pathogenomics
Pages: 224,
Specialty: Life Science,
Publisher: Karger AG,
Publication Year: 2009,
Cover: Hardback,
Dimensions: 193.04x259.08x15.24mm
"Microbial Pathogenomics" contains a unique collection of reviews demonstrating how genomics has revolutionized our understanding of virulence, host-adaptation strategies and the evolution of bacterial pathogens. Current technologies - computational tools and functional approaches to genome analysis - are carefully documented and clearly illustrated. These include visualization tools for genome comparison, databases, in silico metabolic reconstructions and function prediction as well as interactomics for the study of protein-protein interactions. The concepts of pan-genomics and reverse vaccinology are introduced as strategies when addressing the challenge presented by bacterial diversity in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. The authors explore individual bacterial pathogens and discuss the mechanisms that have contributed to their evolutionary success. Special cases of host adaptation, for example, are illustrated by Helicobacter pylori and 'Mycobacterium tuberculosis' which are human-specific and highly persistent; further bacteria discussed include 'Escherichia coli, Campylobacter, Pseudomonas, Legionella, Bartonella, Burkholderia' and 'Staphylococcus'. "Microbial Pathogenomics" provides the reader with a global view of key aspects and future trends in bacterial pathogenomics and evaluates their impact on the understanding and treatment of infectious diseases. Well illustrated and accessible to both specialists and nonspecialists, it is recommended not only for researchers in microbiology, genomics and biotechnology, but also for lecturers and teachers.show more
Weight: 0.73 KG
Learn More$122.00 -
McGraw-Hill's 500 College Biology Questions To Know By Test Day
Pages: 192,
Specialty: Life Science,
Publisher: McGraw-Hill,
Publication Year: 2014,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 152x226x12mm
This book is organized for easy reference and crucial practice, and a coverage of all the essential topics are presented as 500 AP-style questions with detailed answer explanations. 500 AP Biology Questions to Know by Test Day is tailored to meet your study needs - whether you have left it to the last minute to prepare or have been studying for months. You will will benefit from going over the questions written to parallel the topic, format, and degree of difficulty of the questions contained in the AP exam, accompanied by answers with comprehensive explanations. Features: 500 AP-style questions and answers referenced to core AP materials. It includes review explanations for right and wrong answers. It provides additional online practice. It includes close simulations of the real AP exams. It also offers udated material reflects the latest tests and online practice exercises.
Weight: 0.24 KG
Learn More -
-
Laboratory and Field Investigations in Marine Life, 11e
Pages: 238,
Specialty: Life Science,
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett,
Publication Year: 2018,
Cover: Spiral bound,
Dimensions: 210.82x271.78x15.24mm
Now in full color, Laboratory and Field Investigations in Marine Life is a unique marine biology laboratory and field manual that engages students in the excitement and challenges of understanding marine organisms and the environments in which they live. With activities designed to encourage students to develop their own powers of critical observation and analysis, students will benefit from a thorough examination of topics such as the physical and chemical properties of seawater, marine microbes, algae, and a wide variety of invertebrate and vertebrate animals. The new, more convenient spiral binding allows the manual to lay flat on lab tables while students work, and they can easily tear out pages to submit for a grade. Laboratory and Field Investigations in Marine Life, Eleventh Edition is an ideal resource to accompany Introduction to the Biology of Marine Life, Eleventh Edition and the clear choice for an engaging, hands-on exploration of marine biology. show more
Weight: 0.48 KG
Learn More$59.00 -
Introduction to the Biology of Marine Life, 11e
Pages: 450,
Specialty: Life Science,
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett,
Publication Year: 2018,
Cover: Hardback,
Dimensions: 213.36x274.32x25.4mm
What is marine biology and why is it important? The Eleventh Edition of Introduction to the Biology of Marine Life answers these questions and inspires students to appreciate marine life and ocean ecosystems. Assuming no prior knowledge of marine biology, this entertaining text covers the essentials to a foundational understanding of marine organisms and their environments. The conversational writing style, latest research, and engaging features are designed to intrigue students, while the new Case Studies encourage them to apply their knowledge to current and real-life situations. Introduction to the Biology of Marine Life is the clear choice for students diving into this exciting science. show more
Weight: 0.85 KG
Learn More$104.00 -
Introduction to Protein Science: Architecture, Function, and Genomics
Pages: 336,
Specialty: Life Science,
Publisher: Oxford UP,
Publication Year: 2007,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 185.4x243.8x12.7mm
Proteins are essential to life, having a vital role in all living organisms. They are the ultimate micro machines: some are building blocks, joining with other substances to make the cells from which we are all formed. Some are catalysts, speeding up essential biochemical reactions to keep our cells alive. Yet others help cells to communicate, to move, and to build up the complex mix of tissues that make up our bodies. Introduction to Protein Science provides a broad ranging introduction to the contemporary study of proteins suitable for students on biosciences degrees internationally. Starting by describing the structure of proteins and how these structures can be studied, the book goes on to illustrate the wide range of functions that proteins have, showing how the shape of a protein is intimately linked to the function that it has. The book then describes how new experimental and computational techniques are helping us to predict a protein s structure and function, and how this is paving the way for us to design new proteins with specific characteristics, with exciting implications in areas such as drug design.Written by Arthur Lesk, the author of the highly successful Introduction to Bioinformatics, this book offers the same clear, student friendly approach to an equally important area of bioscience. Recent advances in genomics and proteomics have paved the way for an explosion of interest in protein structure and function. This book captures the current state of excitement in a way that all biosciences students will find appealing. Online Resource Centre: - Downloadable figures - A Web link library - Animated illustrations (pictures of complicated structures are much more effective if presented as animations; this will take the form of a computer-readable supplement to the book). All these will be available on the Online Resource Centre at www.oup.com/uk/booksites/biosciences/show more
Weight: 0.7 KG
Learn More$30.00 -
-
Introduction to Plant Physiology 4e (WSE)
Pages: 528,
Specialty: Life Science,
Publisher: Wiley,
Publication Year: 2008,
Cover: Hardback,
Dimensions: 213.36x279.4x22.86mm
Introduction to Plant Physiology became the best-selling first edition plant physiology text of the 1990's! Now, we're building on the success of prior editions to provide an even more effective fourth edition. Plant Physiology has been praised for its excellent balance of traditional and modern topics, presented in a straightforward style, without overwhelming undergraduates with excessive detail. Its focus is on the ideas and experimental approaches in plant physiology. This is a one-semester course. It assumes that the student has had introductory biology or botany as a pre-requisite.
Weight: 1.23 KG
Learn More
