Essentials of Genetics Free E-Book

Publisher: Benjamin Cummings; 6 edition | ISBN : 0132241277 | December 18, 2006 | ~600 pages | PDF | 275MB

Balancing classical and modern genetics, Essentials of Genetics helps readers understand basic genetics concepts, apply those concepts to genetics problems, and recognize the logic behind them. This succinct treatment features coverage of new research that will capture readers' interests.

Mendelian (transmission) genetics, and modern molecular genetics with analytical reasoning woven into discussions, plus references to classical experiments and recent applications. Helps readers connect the science of genetics to the issues of today. Modernizes treatment of timely topics, including genomics, bioinformatics, proteomics (chapter 18), applications and ethics of genetic engineering (chapter 19); updated and extended coverage of gene regulation (chapter 15), cancer genetics (chapter 16). Features beautifully redesigned illustrations throughout, helping readers understand concepts more clearly.


A useful reference for anyone interested in learning more about genetics.

Bloom and Fawcett: Concise Histology

Concise Histology is the successor to the world-renowned Bloom and Fawcett's Textbook of Histology. This major new edition focuses on the core information and skills needed by students, and presents the essential elements of the body at the cellular, tissue and systematic levels. Highly illustrated in full color, the new edition has been fully updated throughout. The introductory chapter on cell biology has been substantially expanded and a new glossary has been added to help students with unfamiliar terminology. Each chapter contains a brief section on the histophysiology of each tissue and organ, and highlighted boxes identify the diseases resulting from the malfunctioning of specific cells. At the end of each chapter a series of questions allows students to test their knowledge. EM and microscopic level photographs have been digitally enhanced to provide optimum quality images. This new edition also comes with a free CD-ROM containing over 2000 questions and answers for self-assessment and 150 text-labelled images.

Molecular Biology Of The Gene 5th Edition (2004) by Watson

The long-awaited new edition of James D. Watson's classic text, Molecular Biology of the Gene, has been thoroughly revised and is published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Watson and Crick's paper on the structure of the DNA double-helix. Twenty-one concise chapters, co-authored by five highly respected molecular biologists, provide current, authoritative coverage of a fast-changing discipline, giving both historical and basic chemical context. Divided into four parts: Genetics and Chemistry, Central Dogma, Regulation, and Methods. For college instructors, students, and anyone interested in molecular biology and genetics.

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Introduction to Botany. The long-awaited new edition of James D. Watson's classic text, Molecular Biology of the Gene, has been thoroughly revised and is published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Watson and Crick's paper on the structure of the DNA double-helix. Twenty-one concise chapters, co-authored by five highly respected molecular biologists, provide current, authoritative coverage of a fast-changing discipline, giving both historical and basic chemical context. Divided into four parts: Genetics and Chemistry, Central Dogma, Regulation, and Methods. For college instructors, students, and anyone interested in molecular biology and genetics.

Essential Bioinformatics by Jin Xiong

Essential Bioinformatics is a concise yet comprehensive textbook of bioinformatics, which provides a broad introduction to the entire field. Written specifically for a life science audience, the basics of bioinformatics are explained, followed by discussions of the state-of-the-art computational tools available to solve biological research problems. All key areas of bioinformatics are covered including biological databases, sequence alignment, genes and promoter prediction, molecular phylogenetics, structural bioinformatics, genomics and proteomics. The book emphasizes how computational methods work and compares the strengths and weaknesses of different methods. This balanced yet easily accessible text will be invaluable to students who do not have sophisticated computational backgrounds. Technical details of computational algorithms are explained with a minimum use of mathematical formulae; graphical illustrations are used in their place to aid understanding. The effective synthesis of existing literature as well as in-depth and up-to-date coverage of all key topics in bioinformatics make this an ideal textbook for all bioinformatics courses taken by life science students and for researchers wishing to develop their knowledge of bioinformatics to facilitate their own research.

Cardiac Electrophysiology: From Cell to Bedside

By Douglas Zipes, Jose Jalife

Publisher: Saunders
Number Of Pages: 1200
Publication Date: 2004-02-16
Sales Rank: 116836
ISBN / ASIN: 0721603238
EAN: 9780721603230
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: Saunders
Studio: Saunders
Average Rating: 5

Here's today's most authoritative and up-to-date information on basic and clinical electrophysiology. The 4th Edition covers everything from fundamental explanations of currents and channels, through the theoretical and experimental bases of cardiac electrical activity and arrhythmias, to current clinical understandings of arrhythmias and their treatment. It also features the most comprehensive updating and revision to date.

Origin of Species by Charles Darwin (Free E-Book)

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Here is the revised edition of Charles Dawrin's The Origin of Species, introduced and abridged by Philip Appleman, published by W. W. Norton. As much as anyone in the modern era, Charles Darwin changed the course of human thought. The impact on Western civilization of his seminal work has been broad and deep: not only the biological sciences but also social thought, philosophy, ethics, religion, and literature have all been shaped and reshaped by evolutionary concepts. Here, in what Paul Moody (writing in Victorian Studies) has called "a masterly condensation," is a classic edition of Darwin's The Origin of Species . It retains all of the substance of the original book, but only the essential elements of its profuse detail. Philip Appleman, the editor of Darwin, a Norton Critical Edition ("the best Darwin anthology on the market," according to Stephen Jay Gould), has cut deftly to the essence of Darwin's classic, losing none of the continuity or flavor of the original and making available an edition that modern readers will not find overpowering. This revision includes a new introduction by Professor Appleman that perceptively traces Darwin's influence on the world of ideas as well as three additional chapters from Darwin's work.

• Paperback: 146 pages
• Publisher: W. W. Norton; 2 edition (March 19, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0393978672
• ISBN-13: 978-0393978674

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Molecular Biology of the Cell (Free E-Book)

by Bruce Alberts (Author), Alexander Johnson (Author), Julian Lewis (Author), Martin Raff (Author), Keith Roberts (Author), Peter Walter (Author)

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For nearly a quarter century Molecular Biology of the Cell has been the leading cell biology textbook. This tradition continues with the new Fifth Edition, which has been completely revised and updated to describe our current, rapidly advancing understanding of cell biology. To list but a few examples, a large amount of new material is presented on epigenetics; stem cells; RNAi; comparative genomics; the latest cancer therapies; apoptosis (now its own separate chapter); and cell cycle control and the mechanics of M phase (now integrated into one chapter). The hallmark features of Molecular Biology of the Cell have been retained, such as its consistent and comprehensive art program, clear concept headings, and succinct section summaries. Additionally, in response to extensive feedback from readers, the Fifth Edition now includes several new features. It is now more portable. Chapters 1-20 are printed and Chapters 21-25, covering multicellular systems, are provided as pdf files on the free Media DVD-ROM which accompanies the book.* And for the first time, Molecular Biology of the Cell now contains end-of-chapter questions. These problems, written by John Wilson and Tim Hunt, emphasize a quantitative approach and the art of reasoning from experiments, and -they will help students review and extend their knowledge derived from reading the textbook. The Media DVD-ROM, which is packaged with every copy of the book, contains PowerPoint® presentations with all of the figures, tables and micrographs from the text (available as JPEGs too). Also included is the Media Player, which plays over 125 movies—animations, videos, and molecular models—all with voiceover narration. A new reader-friendly feature is the integration of media codes throughout the text that link directly to relevant videos and animations. The Media DVD-ROM holds the multicellular systems chapters (21-25) of the text as well. By skillfully extracting the fundamental concepts from this enormous and ever-growing field, the authors tell the story of cell biology, and thereby create a coherent framework through which readers may approach and enjoy this subject that is so central to all of biology. * There is also a reference edition of Molecular Biology of the Cell, Fifth Edition (ISBN 978-0-8153-4111-6) that contains Chapters 1-25 entirely in printed format.

• Hardcover: 1268 pages
• Publisher: Garland Science; 5 edition
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0815341059
• ISBN-13: 978-0815341055

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Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual (Free E-Book)

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The first two editions of this manual have been mainstays of molecular biology for nearly twenty years, with an unrivalled reputation for re liability, accuracy, and clarity. In this new edition, authors Joe Sa mbrook and David Russell have completely updated the book, revising ev ery protocol and adding a mass of new material, to broaden its scope a nd maintain its unbeatable value for studies in genetics, molecular ce ll biology, developmental biology, microbiology, neuroscience, and imm unology. Handsomely redesigned and presented in new bindings of prove n durability, this three-volume work is essential for everyone using t odayFs biomolecular techniques.

• Paperback: 999 pages
• Publisher: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press; 3 Lab edition (January 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0879695773
• ISBN-13: 978-0879695774

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Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry (Free E-Book)

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Extensively revised and updated, this authoritative biochemistry text is known worldwide for its comprehensive and up-to-date coverage. Extensively illustrated and user-friendly, the text offers examples pf how knowledge of biochemistry is essential for understanding the molecular basis of health and disease. The 26th edition also features expanded content on results of the Human Genome Project. Perfect as both text and USMLE review.

• Paperback: 693 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical; 26 edition (March 18, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071389016
• ISBN-13: 978-0071389013

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Biochemistry (Free E-Book Download)

by Jeremy M. Berg (Author), John L. Tymoczko (Author), Lubert Stryer (Author)

• Hardcover: 1120 pages
• Publisher: W. H. Freeman; 6 edition (May 19, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0716787245
• ISBN-13: 978-0716787242

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Molecular Cell Biology (Free E-book)

by James Darnell (Author), Paul Matsudaira (Author), Lawrence Zipursky (Author), Harvey Lodish (Author), Arnold Berk (Author), David Baltimore (Author)

Hardcover: 1184 pages
Publisher: W. H. Freeman; 4th edition (October 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 071673706X
ISBN-13: 978-0716737063

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Urban Insects and Arachnids - A Handbook of Urban Entomology (Free E-Book)

by: William H. Robinson

This book provides the first comprehensive coverage of the insect and other arthropod pests in the urban environment worldwide. Presented is a brief description, biology, and detailed information on the development, habits, and distribution of urban and public health pests. There are 570 illustrations to accompany some of the major pest species. The format is designed to serve as a ready-reference and to provide basic information on orders, families, and species. The species coverage is international and based on distribution in domestic and peridomestic habitats. The references are extensive and international, and cover key papers on species and groups. The introductory chapters overview the urban ecosystem and its key ecological components, and a review of the pests status and modern control strategies. The book will serve as a student textbook, professional training manual, and handbook for the pest control professionals, regulatory officials, and urban entomologists. It is organized alphabetically throughout.

* Comprehensive coverage of urban and public health pests around the world
* Descriptions, extensive illustrations, biology and habits, and key references for household and structural pests for students, professionals, entomologists and non-entomologists
* Author is well known in this field

Contents

Part I. Urban Entomology:
1. Introduction;
2. Urban ecosystem;
3. Pest status and control

Part II. Insects in the Urban Environment:
4. Blattaria;
5. Coleoptera;
6. Collembola, Dermaptera;
7. Diptera, Ephemeroptera;
8. Hemiptera, Homoptera;
9. Hymenoptera;
10. Isoptera;
11. Lepidoptera;
12. Mantodea, Neuroptera;
13. Orthptera, Phasmatodea;
14. Phthiraptera;
15. Plecoptera, Psocoptera;
16. Siphonaptera;
17. Thysanoptera, Thysanura, Trichoptera;

Part III. Other Arthropods in the Urban Environment:
18. Arthropods.

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Compost Utilization In Horticultural Cropping Systems (Free Ebook)

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With the increased interest in and demands for compost from commercial horticultural industries, composting is on the verge of becoming an economically feasible option for waste management. While horticultural producers can create some of the compost to meet their own needs, demand has grown beyond what they can supply for themselves and others. Compost Utilization in Horticultural Cropping Systems gives you the tools to meet the needs of this growing industry. Consider these statistics: o Americans generate about 200 million megagrams of municipal solid waste per year o The agricultural market for compost could reach over 680 million m3 per year o Two horticultural areas together account for over 50% of compost use: landscaping (31%) and food crop production (25%) Now consider this: o Proven benefits of compost use, including plant disease suppression, better moisture retention, supplying plant nutrients, and building soil organic matter o Increased pressure on peat supplies and wider availability of compost products o Creation of composting enterprises by the horticultural industry in response to its own needs, rising disposal fees for organic waste, and consumer demand for compost at retail centers The first book to establish a composite of the existing scientific knowledge on the use of compost in commercial horticultural enterprises, Compost Utilization in Horticultural Cropping Systems gives you a comprehensive review of the production, use, and economics of compost. It covers production methods, compost quality and the parameters associated with its measurement, and the biological, chemical, and physical processes that occur during composting. Rather than searching for information in various places, now you can find all the information you need in one convenient source.

• Publisher: CRC; 1 edition (January 31, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156670460X
• ISBN-13: 978-1566704601

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Kuby Immunology 5th Edition (Free E-Book)

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Amherst College, MA. Immunology textbook for students. Previous edition, c1997, was titled Immunology, by Janis Kuby. Presents a current and comprehensive introduction to the principles and research in the field. Color highlighting and illustrations. DNLM: Immune System--immunology.

Publisher: W.H. Freeman & Company; 4th edition (January 15, 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0716733315
ISBN-13: 978-0716733317

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Free Biology E-Book: Algae: Anatomy Biochemistry and Biotechnology

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Publisher: CRC; 1 edition (November 14, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0849314674
ISBN-13: 978-0849314674

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This book covers the most important taxa and structures for freshwater, marine, and terrestrial forms of algae. It offers comprehensive coverage on topics ranging from algae's historical role through its taxonomy and ecology to its natural product possibilities. The authors discuss the scientific advances made in the study of bioactive compounds produced by algae, together with efforts to manipulate the metabolic routes of their synthesis. Algae: Anatomy, Biochemistry, and Biotechnology serves as a single-source reference on the biology of algae, a subject of interest to scientists, researchers, and other professionals in multiple fields.

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Free Biology E-Book: Atlas of Medical Helminthology and Protozoology

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Publisher: Churchill Livingstone; 4 edition (5 Jan 2001)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0443062684
ISBN-13: 978-0443062681

Book Description:
This is a new and fully revised edition of Jeffrey and Leach: Atlas of Medical Helminthology and Protozoology . Helminths (worms) and similar parasites are a major medical problem in much of the world and perhaps the largest single cause of morbidity and mortality (eg malaria, elephantiasis, trypanosmiasis). The diagnosis of these conditions still largely rests on the microscopic examination of, for example, faeces. This atlas illustrates the different myriad of different organisms and how to identify them.

The atlas covers all helminths and protozoa of medical importance. For each the life cycle is illustrated along with the microscopic appearance of all the various stages. Brief notes are given on the pathology, diagnosis and worldwide distribution for each organism.

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This is a new and fully revised edition of Jeffrey and Leach: "Atlas of Medical Helminthology and Protozoology". Helminths (worms) and similar parasites are a major medical problem in much of the world and perhaps the largest single cause of morbidity and mortality (eg malaria, elephantiasis, trypanosmiasis). The diagnosis of these conditions still largely rests on the microscopic examination of, for example, faeces. This atlas illustrates the different myriad of different organisms and how to identify them. The atlas covers all helminths and protozoa of medical importance. For each the life cycle is illustrated along with the microscopic appearance of all the various stages. Brief notes are given on the pathology, diagnosis and worldwide distribution for each organism.

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Free Biology E-Books: Bioarrays: From Basics to Diagnostics

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Publisher: Humana Press; 1 edition (June 6, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1588294765
ISBN-13: 978-1588294760

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Bioarrays: From Basics to Diagnostics provides an integrated and comprehensive collection of timely articles on the use of bioarray techniques in the fields of biotechnology and molecular medicine. The entire volume is broken into four sections Bioarray Technology Platforms, Biomarkers and Clinical Genomics, Biomarker Identification Using Clinical Proteomics and Glycomics, and Emerging Technologies in Diagnostics that create one well-integrated work. Particular emphasis is placed on DNA, protein, and carbohydrate biochips. The volume also looks extensively at oligonucleotides, cDNA, proteins, antibodies, and carbohydrate arrays.

Bioarrays: From Basics to Diagnostics will serve as an indispensable reference for graduate students, post-docs, and professors as well as an explanatory analysis for executives and scientists in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.

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Free Biology E-Book: Analytical Molecular Biology

Title: Analytical Molecular Biology
Number of pages: 258 pages
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0792374479
Format: PDF (5.03 MB)

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Analytical Molecular Biology illustrates the importance of simple analytical methods applied to some basic molecular biology problems, with an emphasis on the importance of biological problems, rather than the complexity of mathematics. First, the book examines crucial experimental data for a specific problem. Mathematical models will then be constructed with explicit inclusion of biological facts. From such models, predictions can be deduced and then suggest further experimental studies. A few important molecular biology problems will be discussed in the order of the complexity of the mathematical models. Based on such illustrations, the readers can then develop their own analytical methods to study their own problems. This book is for anyone who knows they need to learn how to apply mathematical models to biology, but doesn't necessarily want to, from practicing researchers looking to acquire more analytical tools to advanced students seeking a clear, explanatory text.

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Free Chemistry E-Book: Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry

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ISBN: 0071461973
Title: Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry (Harper's Biochemistry)
Author: Robert K. Murray Darryl K. Granner Peter A. Mayes Victor W. Rodwell
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical
Publication Date: 2006-06-13
Number Of Pages: 672
Average Amazon Rating: 4.0

Book Description
Extensively revised and updated, this authoritative biochemistry text is known worldwide for its comprehensive and up-to-date coverage. Extensively illustrated and user-friendly, the text offers examples pf how knowledge of biochemistry is essential for understanding the molecular basis of health and disease. The 26th edition also features expanded content on results of the Human Genome Project. Perfect as both text and USMLE review.

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Free Chemistry E-Book: Analytical Biochemistry (3rd Edition)

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Publisher: Prentice Hall; 3 edition (January 10, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 058229438X
ISBN-13: 978-0582294387

Book Description
Now an established handbook of principles and techniques, this text develops an understanding of the relevance of four fundamental properties of the analyte: shape, polarity, charge and size, to the three key types of analysis: separation, identification and quantification. The third edition of Analytical Biochemistry has now been fully updated in content and format, making it even more accessible to students learning how to select analytical techniques and recognise their scope and limitations.

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