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Biology and Evolution of the Mollusca, Volume 1 by Winston Frank Ponder; David R. Lindberg; Juliet Mary PonderMolluscs comprise the second largest phylum of animals (after arthropods), occurring in virtually all habitats. Some are commercially important, a few are pests and some carry diseases, while many non-marine molluscs are threatened by human impacts which have resulted in more extinctions than all tetrapod vertebrates combined. This book and its companion volume provide the first comprehensive account of the Mollusca in decades. Illustrated with hundreds of colour figures, it reviews molluscan biology, genomics, anatomy, physiology, fossil history, phylogeny and classification. This volume includes general chapters drawn from extensive and diverse literature on the anatomy and physiology of their structure, movement, reproduction, feeding, digestion, excretion, respiration, nervous system and sense organs. Other chapters review the natural history (including ecology) of molluscs, their interactions with humans, and assess research on the group. Key features of both volumes: up to date treatment with an extensive bibliography; thoroughly examines the current understanding of molluscan anatomy, physiology and development; reviews fossil history and phylogenetics; overviews ecology and economic values; and summarises research activity and suggests future directions for investigation. Winston F Ponder was a Principal Research Scientist at The Australian Museum in Sydney where he is currently a Research Fellow. He has published extensively over the last 55 years on the systematics, evolution, biology and conservation of marine and freshwater molluscs, as well as supervised post graduate students and run university courses. David R. Lindberg is former Chair of the Department of Integrative Biology, Director of the Museum of Paleontology, and Chair of the Berkeley Natural History Museums, all at the University of California. He has conducted research on the evolutionary history of marine organisms and their habitats on the rocky shores of the Pacific Rim for more than 40 years. The numerous elegant and interpretive illustrations were produced by Juliet Ponder.
ISBN: 9780815361695
Publication Date: 2020
A Guide to the Scientific Career by Mohammadali M. Shoja (Editor); Anastasia Arynchyna (Editor); Marios Loukas (Editor); Anthony V. D'Antoni (Editor); Sandra M. Buerger (Editor); Marion Karl (Editor); R. Shane Tubbs (Editor)A concise, easy-to-read source of essential tips and skills for writing research papers and career management In order to be truly successful in the biomedical professions, one must have excellent communication skills and networking abilities. Of equal importance is the possession of sufficient clinical knowledge, as well as a proficiency in conducting research and writing scientific papers. This unique and important book provides medical students and residents with the most commonly encountered topics in the academic and professional lifestyle, teaching them all of the practical nuances that are often only learned through experience. Written by a team of experienced professionals to help guide younger researchers, A Guide to the Scientific Career: Virtues, Communication, Research and Academic Writing features ten sections composed of seventy-four chapters that cover: qualities of research scientists; career satisfaction and its determinants; publishing in academic medicine; assessing a researcher's scientific productivity and scholarly impact; manners in academics; communication skills; essence of collaborative research; dealing with manipulative people; writing and scientific misconduct: ethical and legal aspects; plagiarism; research regulations, proposals, grants, and practice; publication and resources; tips on writing every type of paper and report; and much more. An easy-to-read source of essential tips and skills for scientific research Emphasizes good communication skills, sound clinical judgment, knowledge of research methodology, and good writing skills Offers comprehensive guidelines that address every aspect of the medical student/resident academic and professional lifestyle Combines elements of a career-management guide and publication guide in one comprehensive reference source Includes selected personal stories by great researchers, fascinating writers, inspiring mentors, and extraordinary clinicians/scientists A Guide to the Scientific Career: Virtues, Communication, Research and Academic Writing is an excellent interdisciplinary text that will appeal to all medical students and scientists who seek to improve their writing and communication skills in order to make the most of their chosen career.
ISBN: 9781118907429
Publication Date: 2020
Introduction to Life Science by Smita Nair (Editor)Introduction of Life Science introduces the concept of Life Sciences including the history and evolution of life sciences. This book highlights different fields in the life sciences and the basic as well as applied sciences. The first half of the book refers to the theory of life science and the spectroscopy of life science. This book covers the concept of chromatography and its principles and the concept of microscope and its significance in life sciences. There are certain measures for safety in the life science laboratory that must be taken, have been mentioned in this book. The insights related to the future aspects of life sciences have been provided to the readers with the help of this book.
ISBN: 9781774073094
Publication Date: 2020
Biochemical Genetics by Abeer IqbalBiochemical Genetics discusses about the basic concept of biochemical genetics and the molecular genetics of the human. This book provides further information about the recombinant DNA technology and the prokaryotic molecular genetics. The plasticity of Genomes which is an alterable nature of the prokaryotic genomes has been described in one of the chapters in the book. The intent of this book is to describe the topics such as Medical Genetics and Epigenetics. Insights regarding the topic of molecular diagnostics have been provided to the readers with the help of this book, in order to understand the biochemical genetics in a better and broader way.
ISBN: 9781774071755
Publication Date: 2020
21st Century Guidebook to Fungi by David Moore; Geoffrey D. Robson; Anthony P. J. TrinciThe mysterious world of fungi is once again unearthed in this expansive second edition. This textbook provides readers with an all-embracing view of the kingdom fungi, ranging in scope from ecology and evolution, diversity and taxonomy, cell biology and biochemistry, to genetics and genomics, biotechnology and bioinformatics. Adopting a unique systems biology approach - and using explanatory figures and colour illustrations - the authors emphasise the diverse interactions between fungi and other organisms. They outline how recent advances in molecular techniques and computational biology have fundamentally changed our understanding of fungal biology, and have updated chapters and references throughout the book in light of this. This is a fascinating and accessible guide, which will appeal to a broad readership - from aspiring mycologists at undergraduate and graduate level to those studying related disciplines. Online resources are hosted on a complementary website.