Molecular Dynamics: An Overview of Applications in Molecular Biology (From the Series Topics in Molecular and Structural Biology)

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Molecular dynamics is an important technique with applications in many areas, including drug design, protein engineering, macromolecular structure determination, and molecular recognition. This book concentrates on these exciting applications while briefly summarizing the essential mathematical background. Using standard molecular dynamics and related algorithms, results are presented on protein, carbohydrate, and nucleotide modeling and dynamics. Chapters covering relatively new applications, such as simulated annealing protocol and the free energy perturbation method, are also included. Molecular biologists, biochemists, and researchers in structural molecular biology, chemistry, crystallography, and computer modelling will find this book a useful reference resource.

Principles of Mass Spectrometry Applied to Biomolecules (Wiley - Interscience Series on Mass Spectrometry)

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Principles of Mass Spectrometry Applied to Biomolecules (Wiley - Interscience Series on Mass Spectrometry)

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ASIN: 0471721840

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An extensive compilation of articles by leading professionals, this reference explains the fundamental principles of mass spectrometry as they relate to the life sciences. Topics covered include spectroscopy, energetics and mechanisms of peptide fragmentation, electron capture dissociation, ion-ion and ion-molecule reactions, reaction dynamics, collisional activation, soft-landing, protein structure and interactions, thermochemistry, and more. The book empowers readers to develop new ways of using these techniques.

The Human Genome: A User's Guide, Second Edition (Elsevier Science in Society)

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The Human Genome: A User's Guide, Second Edition (Elsevier Science in Society)
Julia E. Richards , and R. Scott Hawley
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ASIN: 0123334624

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This second edition of a very successful text reflects the tremendous pace of human genetics research and the demands that it places on society to understand and absorb its basic implications. The human genome has now been officially mapped and the cloning of animals is becoming a commonplace scientific discussion on the evening news. Join authors Julia Richards and Scott Hawley as they examine the biological foundations of humanity, looking at the science behind the sensation and the current and potential impact of the study of the genome on our society.

The Human Genome, Second Edition is ideal for students and non-professionals, but will also serve as a fitting guide for the novice geneticist by providing a scientific, humanistic, and ethical frame of reference for a more detailed study of genetics.

New in this edition:
· 60% new material, including data from the Human Genome Project and the latest genetics and ethics discussions
· Several new case studies and personal stories that bring the concepts of genetics and heredity to life
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· New co-author, Julia Richards, joins R. Scott Hawley in this revision

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Somewhere between a textbook and an article in time magazine........2006-09-24

I had the tremendous honor of being taught genetics by two brilliant scientists at the University of Missouri Kansas City, one of whom was Dr. R. Scott Hawley (the other was Dr. Saul Honigberg). Dr. Hawley's name is regnant in the world of meiotic genetics, and a significant percentage of modern biological knowledge can be found within the many pages he has authored. Not only is Dr. Hawley a brilliant scientist, he is also a gifted story-teller. He has an excellent sense of humor, and he has repeatedly proven he can make a grown man cry with his heart-tugging stories of real people affected by very real disease. He infuses his literature on science and medicine with a dose of compassion, much-needed by students of science, like myself, who spend hours trying to see disease in terms of molecules rather than human faces.

I am not very familar with any other work done by Julie Richards, but if this text is representative of her fare I would say she too is quite gifted.

This is an excellent book.

That said, I would caution anyone who wants a very deep and detailed study of the science of genetics to look elsewhere because this book merely contains the essential molecular information for understanding the rest of the text (it is, after all, "a user's guide," not a PhD-student's guide). Still, it is an excellent, extremely informative read, with some paradigm-shifting perspectives to offer.

Awesome!.......2004-11-04

I am a Genetics student at the University of Kansas with the intent of beginning medical school in August. I strongly feel this text has helped me to be better prepared on this topic. I enjoyed the style in which this book was written since you can almost hear the authors speak directly to you as you're reading. I especially admire and appreciate the authors' human sides come across in the examples that are given. Too bad my other science textbooks aren't as interesting!

Better than before!.......2004-10-14

I personally think that the first edition was unfairly reviewed-A couple of the ridiculously negative reviewers who bashed the book (without providing much explanation or insight) were probably written by former students whom the authors flunked, since the attacks appear personal. Of course, the first edition wasn't perfect, although it was pretty darn good! I recently had a chance to peek at the new, 2nd edition, and was thrilled to see so many improvements. The language is much clearer and easier to follow since the authors use a nice conversational tone and less-technical language. The color art is really impressive and ADDS to the new edition. The book is at least twice as long and packed with current, up-to-date information such as human cloning, the human genome project and genetic diseases. I definitely recommend buying this book!

Timely and Thorough revision.......2004-10-14

This SECOND EDITION is a major improvement on the first (which was already pretty good). It's an excellent text on modern Human Genetics. Not too overwhelming for non-experts, in fact perfect for the absolute novice, but enough science to really get the gist of the issues. It goes a long way to explaining some difficult concepts that I haven't seen treated correctly elsewhere.

Individual aspects of disorders covered.......2000-04-02

I had this text for a MCB 10 (genetics) course at UC Davis in California. I found the science part of it interesting and for the most part helpful. I think the authors really tried to keep the reader's interest, and make a subject that is not always thought of as fascinating a little more light and relevant. People may disagree about including anecdotes in a textbook, but I think the anecdotes, while they may have been out of place, made the book more readable for me. Also, I really admired the way the authors focused on the individual aspects of the disorders they mentioned. As a young woman with Turners Syndrome, I can say that it was very refreshing that for once we were not portrayed as genetic mutants, and that individual differences that occur in any disorder was pointed out. I think it's sad, looking down the reviews, that only the bad reviews were seen as helpful. I would hope that people will give this book a chance.

Learning Human Anatomy: A Laboratory Text and Workbook (2nd Edition)

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Learning Human Anatomy: A Laboratory Text and Workbook (2nd Edition)
Julia F. Guy
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Human Anatomy

ASIN: 0838556574

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Conveniently organized by body region, the second edition of this popular workbook is presented in outline format and is the perfect companion for introductory human anatomy courses in any health field. The text is divided into four major body regions: Lower Limb; Upper Limb; Head & Neck; and Abdomen & Thorax. Each chapter includes instructional text, which is complemented with illustration keys, review activities and exercises, and simple illustrations designed to be colored by the reader. Health related profession students, nursing students.

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Road Ecology: Science And Solutions
Richard T.T. Forman , Daniel Sperling , John A. Bissonette , Anthony P. Clevenger , Carol D. Cutshall , Virginia H. Dale , Lenore Fahrig , Robert L. France , Charles R. Goldman , Kevin Heanue , Julia Jones , Frederick Swanson , Thomas Turrentine , and Thomas C. Winter
Manufacturer: Island Press
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ASIN: 1559639334

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A central goal of transportation is the delivery of safe and efficient services with minimal environmental impact. In practice, though, human mobility has flourished while nature has suffered. Awareness of the environmental impacts of roads is increasing, yet information remains scarce for those interested in studying, understanding, or minimizing the ecological effects of roads and vehicles.

Road Ecology addresses that shortcoming by elevating previously localized and fragmented knowledge into a broad and inclusive framework for understanding and developing solutions. The book brings together fourteen leading ecologists and transportation experts to articulate state-of-the-science road ecology principles, and presents specific examples that demonstrate the application of those principles. Diverse theories, concepts, and models in the new field of road ecology are integrated to establish a coherent framework for transportation policy, planning, and projects. Topics examined include:

foundations of road ecology
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Road Ecology links ecological theories and concepts with transportation planning, engineering, and travel behavior. With more than 100 illustrations and examples from around the world, it is an indispensable and pioneering work for anyone involved with transportation, including practitioners and planners in state and province transportation departments, federal agencies, and nongovernmental organizations. The book also opens up an important new research frontier for ecologists.

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Gene Cloning
Lodge/Lund/Minc
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ASIN: 0748765344

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Cloning genes has become such a routine part of molecular biology, and the approaches to it so many and diverse, undergraduates can easily be overwhelmed. Gene Cloning is designed to give the undergraduate a broad overview of the subject, guiding the student through the basic elements involved and their utility, and further through the interpretation of results and datasets. Having understood the basic processes, the reader is introduced to some of the most common uses of gene cloning, from applications with more research-oriented goals to practical applications in biotechnology in medicine. Clearly presented in two-colour text, Gene Cloning is essential reading for undergraduates in the molecular life sciences.

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Julia: A Life in Mathematics
A girl, a woman and a mathematician
A beautiful book about a beautiful mathematical life

Julia: A Life in Mathematics (Spectrum)
Constance Reid
Manufacturer: The Mathematical Association of America
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In high school Julia Bowman stood alone as the only girl - and the best student - in the junior and senior math classes. She had only one close friend and no boyfriends. Although she was to learn that there are such people as mathematicians, her ambition was merely to get a job teaching mathematics in high school. At great sacrifice her widowed stepmother sent her to the University of California at Berkeley. But at Berkeley, in a society of mathematicians, she discovered herself. There was also a prince at Berkeley, a brilliant young assistant professor named Raphael Robinson. Theirs was to be a marriage that would endure until her death in 1985. Julia is the story of Julia Bowman Robinson, the gifted and highly original mathematician who during her lifetime was recognized in ways that no other woman mathematician had ever been recognized. This unusual book brings together in one volume the prizewinning Autobiography of Julia Robinson by her sister, the popular mathematical biographer Constance Reid, and three very personal articles about her work by outstanding mathematical colleagues.

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Julia: A Life in Mathematics.......2007-08-31

Wonderful book, well written, great photos and it gives an good look into the life of Julia.

A girl, a woman and a mathematician.......2003-12-18

There have been many occasions to utter the phrase "first woman to __" in the last several decades. This book, an "autobiography" of the first woman president of the American Mathematical Society, describes the life of Julia Bowman Robinson. Set in the first person, but written by her sister, this is a chronicle of mathematics and society.
It is certain that few females, adolescent through college age, realize that only a few decades ago it was the norm that such a person would be the "only female in her junior and senior math classes." And in most of these cases "and the best student" was also standard. Pioneers come in several shapes, sizes, and genders.
Beyond this, Julia Bowman Robinson was also a premiere mathematician. However, the focus here is on the personal side more than the professional. It is mentioned that she fit one of the stereotypes of mathematicians, "having only one close friend and no boyfriends" while in high school. However, it is clear that in nearly all other ways she was a typical woman of her times.
Making herself one of the best despite many major obstacles, Julia Bowman Robinson is an inspiration to all who aspire to greatness, and that is independent of gender and profession. It is a good book for all to read.

Published in the Journal of Recreational Mathematics, reprinted with permission.

A beautiful book about a beautiful mathematical life.......2000-03-15

Constance Reid has created a gem of a book about her sister. Beginning with the information that all royalties will go for mathematical scholarships at Julia's high school, through to Yuri Matijasevich's slightly technical essay, informed with equal parts of love for Julia and for Hilbert's Tenth Problem, there is a consistency of tone that shows Constance Reid to be a true artist of book creation. The tenacity, reticence, and generosity that Julia brought to her mathematical life are conveyed to the reader in every aspect of the book. Give this to anyone who does not yet understand that the passion for truth makes fine human beings. Although it is consistently played down, the shocking discrimination against women emerges consistently throughout the book. Julia Robinson gave abundantly to the world despite illness, discrimination, and other obstacles. Her very generous spirit shines through the pages of this book. Do yourself a favor, and read this beautiful tribute from Constance Reid, Lisl Gaal, Martin Davis, Yuri Matijasevich, and the Mathematical Association of America to Julia Bowman Robinson.

Animal Groups in Three Dimensions: How Species Aggregate

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ASIN: 0521460247

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Schools of fish, flocks of birds, and swarms of insects are examples of three-dimensional aggregation. Covering both invertebrate and vertebrate species, the authors investigate this pervasive biological phenomenon through a variety of disciplines, from physics to mathematics to biology. The first section is devoted to the various methods, mainly optical and acoustic, used to collect three-dimensional data over time. The second section focuses on analytical methods used to quantify pattern, group kinetics, and interindividual interactions within the group. The section on behavioral ecology and evolution deals with the functions of aggregative behavior from the point of view of an inherently selfish individual member. The final section uses models to elucidate how group dynamics at the individual level creates emergent pattern at the level of the group.

Endangered Species Recovery: Finding the Lessons, Improving the Process

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ASIN: 1559632720

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Now the updated second edition of this bestselling title is available as softcover!

Intracellular signal transduction, regulation of cellular activities, tumor formation, apoptosis - how do they work? These questions have become a central topic in Biology and Biological Chemistry. The importance of this field is mirrored in the 1999 Nobel prize for Physiology that went to G. Blobel for his findings in protein transport regulation.

Over the last decade there has been great progress in the understanding of the molecular basis of signal transduction, and many facts are now basic knowledge for every medicinal chemist, biochemist, and biologist. Since an integral description of cellular regulation and signal transduction is scarcely covered in textbooks, this book fills a real gap. Starting from the principles of gene regulation and regulation of enzyme activity, the topics of this book cover function, structure, and integral construction of signalling pathways plus a detailed description of the various types of carriers such as second messengers, protein kinases, and transmembrane receptors. Central cellular processes like cell cycle regulation, oncogenesis and apoptosis are discussed in light of the properties of the signalling molecules involved. With didactic skill and clarity the author relates the observed biological phenomena to the underlying biochemical processes.
This book is actually two books: Regulation and Signal Transduction.

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If you thought signal transduction was hard..........2002-07-20

One gets the sense upon reading this book that it was translated into English from some esoteric dead language and not from that close cousin of English, contemporary German. One would think that a book this expensive and a publisher this well-known would be able to fork out enough cash to hire a competent translator. If you thought signal transduction was Talmudic in its complexity, you will not be disappointed as you try to unravel the meaning of sentences in this truly awful and labored translation.

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