Biology Books

New and Published Books

1. Past Human Migrations in East Asia

   Matching Archaeology, Linguistics and Genetics

   Edited by Alicia Sanchez-Mazas, Roger Blench, Malcolm D. Ross, Ilia Peiros, Marie Lin

   Series: Routledge Studies in the Early History of Asia

   The study of the prehistory of East Asia is developing very rapidly. In uncovering the story of the flows of human migration that constituted the peopling of East Asia there exists widespread debate about the nature of evidence and the tools for correlating results from different disciplines....

   Published May 14th 2012 by Routledge
2. BIOS Instant Notes in Genetics

   4th Edition

   By Hugh Fletcher, Ivor Hickey

   Series: Instant Notes

   BIOS Instant Notes in Genetics, Fourth Edition, is the perfect text for undergraduates looking for a concise introduction to the subject, or a study guide to use before examinations. Each topic begins with a summary of essential facts-an ideal revision checklist-followed by a description of the...

   Published May 9th 2012 by Taylor & Francis
3. Clinical Trials in Oncology, Third Edition

   By Stephanie Green, Jacqueline Benedetti, Angela Smith, John Crowley

   Series: Chapman & Hall/CRC Interdisciplinary Statistics

   The third edition of the bestselling Clinical Trials in Oncology provides a concise, nontechnical, and thoroughly up-to-date review of methods and issues related to cancer clinical trials. The authors emphasize the importance of proper study design, analysis, and data management and identify the...

   Published May 8th 2012 by CRC Press
4. BIOS Instant Notes in Molecular Biology

   4th Edition

   By Alexander McLennan, Andy Bates, Phil Turner, Michael White

   Series: Instant Notes

   Instant Notes in Molecular Biology, Fourth Edition is the perfect text for undergraduates looking for a concise introduction to the subject, or a study guide to use before examinations. Each topic begins with a summary of essential facts-an ideal revision checklist-followed by a description of the...

   Published May 2nd 2012 by Taylor & Francis
5. Fungal Cell Wall

   Structure, Synthesis, and Assembly, Second Edition

   By José Ruiz-Herrera

   Series: Mycology

   Fungal Cell Wall: Structure, Synthesis, and Assembly, Second Edition is a compendium of information on the chemical structure, synthesis, and organization of the cell wall of fungi. Reviewing the past 20 years of research in the field, it discusses experimental evidence that demonstrates the role...

   Published April 30th 2012 by CRC Press
6. Regenerating Bodies

   Tissue and Cell Therapies in the Twenty-First Century

   By Julie Kent

   Series: Genetics and Society

   This exciting book examines how human tissues and cells are being exchanged, commodified and commercialized by new health technologies. Through a discussion of emergent global ‘tissue economies’ the author explores the social dynamics of innovation in the fields of tissue engineering and stem cell...

   Published April 25th 2012 by Routledge
7. Pharmacogenomics of Alcohol and Drugs of Abuse

   Edited by Amitava Dasgupta, Loralie J. Langman

   Pharmacogenomics is the basis of personalized medicine, which is said to be the medicine of the future. The same pharmacogenomics principles that are applicable for therapeutic drugs are also applicable for drugs of abuse. Understanding genetic variation in alcohol response is vital for...

   Published April 22nd 2012 by CRC Press
8. Multivariate Survival Analysis and Competing Risks

   By Martin J. Crowder

   Series: Chapman & Hall/CRC Texts in Statistical Science

   Multivariate Survival Analysis and Competing Risks introduces univariate survival analysis and extends it to the multivariate case. It covers competing risks and counting processes and provides many real-world examples, exercises, and R code. The text discusses survival data, survival distributions...

   Published April 16th 2012 by Chapman and Hall/CRC
9. Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cells and the Liver

   By David C. Hay

   The liver is an amazing organ which performs a myriad of functions necessary for life. The regenerative capacity of the liver is captivating and has been recognized for centuries. However, when the liver is overwhelmed by insulting stimuli or is chronically damaged, the regenerative capability of...

   Published April 11th 2012 by Science Publishers
10. Arguing About Bioethics

    Edited by Stephen Holland

    Series: Arguing About Philosophy

    Arguing About Bioethics is a fresh and exciting collection of essential readings in bioethics, offering a comprehensive introduction to and overview of the field. Influential contributions from established philosophers and bioethicists, such as Peter Singer, Thomas Nagel, Judith Jarvis Thomson and...

    Published April 3rd 2012 by Routledge