Author : Carl E. Rischer
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
Page : 670 pages
File Size : 13,74 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780065017960
In an effort to enhance the way students think about life, their bodies and what it means to be human, this book introduces human biology from biochemical basics to traditional body systems. This helps students prepare for many complex issues facing them today.
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Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 18,19 MB
Release : 1997-11-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080584608
In spite of the fact that the process of meiosis is fundamental to inheritance, surprisingly little is understood about how it actually occurs. There has recently been a flurry of research activity in this area and this volume summarizes the advances coming from this work. All authors are recognized and respected research scientists at the forefront of research in meiosis. Of particular interest is the emphasis in this volume on meiosis in the context of gametogenesis in higher eukaryotic organisms, backed up by chapters on meiotic mechanisms in other model organisms. The focus is on modern molecular and cytological techniques and how these have elucidated fundamental mechanisms of meiosis. Authors provide easy access to the literature for those who want to pursue topics in greater depth, but reviews are comprehensive so that this book may become a standard reference.Key Features* Comprehensive reviews that, taken together, provide up-to-date coverage of a rapidly moving field* Features new and unpublished information* Integrates research in diverse organisms to present an overview of common threads in mechanisms of meiosis* Includes thoughtful consideration of areas for future investigation
Author : Sara Stinson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 887 pages
File Size : 43,69 MB
Release : 2012-04-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0470179643
This comprehensive introduction to the field of human biology covers all the major areas of the field: genetic variation, variation related to climate, infectious and non-infectious diseases, aging, growth, nutrition, and demography. Written by four expert authors working in close collaboration, this second edition has been thoroughly updated to provide undergraduate and graduate students with two new chapters: one on race and culture and their ties to human biology, and the other a concluding summary chapter highlighting the integration and intersection of the topics covered in the book.
Author : Jonathan CK Wells
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 38,39 MB
Release : 2006-05-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 1420005839
Recent research has emphasized that socially transmitted information may affect both the gene pool and the phenotypes of individuals and populations, and that an improved understanding of evolutionary issues is beneficial to those working towards the improvement of human health. In response to a growing interest across disciplines for information regarding the contribution of social behavior to a range of biological outcomes, Social Information Transmission and Human Biology connects the work of evolutionary theorists and those dealing with practical issues in human health and demographics. Combining evolutionary models with biomedical research, authors from various disciplines look at how human behavior influences health, and how reproductive fitness sheds light on the processes that shaped the evolution of human behavior. Both academic and medical researchers will find much useful insight in this text.
Author : Athel Cornish-Bowden
Publisher : Garland Science
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 14,42 MB
Release : 2016-07-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1315453169
Biochemical Evolution: The Pursuit of Perfection, Second Edition describes the relationship between biochemistry and evolutionary biology, arguing that each depends on the other to be properly understood.
Author : Sara Stinson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 787 pages
File Size : 31,23 MB
Release : 2012-03-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1118108043
This comprehensive introduction to the field of human biology covers all the major areas of the field: genetic variation, variation related to climate, infectious and non-infectious diseases, aging, growth, nutrition, and demography. Written by four expert authors working in close collaboration, this second edition has been thoroughly updated to provide undergraduate and graduate students with two new chapters: one on race and culture and their ties to human biology, and the other a concluding summary chapter highlighting the integration and intersection of the topics covered in the book.
Author : George Ellison
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 10,72 MB
Release : 2006-04-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1420004174
Unprecedented advances in genetics and biotechnology have brought profound new insights into human biological variation. These present challenges and opportunities for understanding the origins of human nature, the nature of difference, and the social practices these sustain. This provides an opportunity for cooperation between the biological and s
Author : Daniel D. Chiras
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 26,13 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780763728991
Intended for non-majors, this textbook describes the structure and functions of each human body system, explores the body processes that regulate chemical levels in the blood and body temperature, and overviews genetics, human reproduction, and evolution. The fifth edition trims the overall length by 20% while adding short essays on past scientific
Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 28,32 MB
Release : 2001-07-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0309132975
It's obvious why only men develop prostate cancer and why only women get ovarian cancer. But it is not obvious why women are more likely to recover language ability after a stroke than men or why women are more apt to develop autoimmune diseases such as lupus. Sex differences in health throughout the lifespan have been documented. Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health begins to snap the pieces of the puzzle into place so that this knowledge can be used to improve health for both sexes. From behavior and cognition to metabolism and response to chemicals and infectious organisms, this book explores the health impact of sex (being male or female, according to reproductive organs and chromosomes) and gender (one's sense of self as male or female in society). Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health discusses basic biochemical differences in the cells of males and females and health variability between the sexes from conception throughout life. The book identifies key research needs and opportunities and addresses barriers to research. Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health will be important to health policy makers, basic, applied, and clinical researchers, educators, providers, and journalists-while being very accessible to interested lay readers.
Author : Mike Boyle
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 34,34 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Education
ISBN : 0007267517
Building on the success of the second edition, this truly accessible textbook comprehensively covers the 2008 AS and A2 level Human Biology specifications for all the main UK exam boards.The book also has a companion website which is free to book users providing extra resources. Written by authors with many years' experience of teaching, examining and writing, this is an ideal resource for class or independent study. The book includes the following features: How Science Works feature boxes focus on this key element of the new specifications. Stretch and Challenge boxes challenge more able students, enabling them to achieve the highest grades. Science in Context boxes encourage students to relate their learning to the world around them. Summaries at the end of every chapter help students with revision. Test Yourself questions throughout the text enable students to monitor their own progress in preparation for their exams. Remember This boxes highlight the key facts. The website provides the following additional resources: Practice questions (and answers) allow students to test their understanding of the material just covered. How Science Works assignments allow students to prepare for the How Science Works element of the new AS and A2 Human Biology exams.
