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MITOpenCourseWare - Biology Introduction
This video introduces Biology and highlights changes that have occurred. The MITOpenCourseWare has 35 video lectures on Biology such as Biochemistry, Genetics, and more. Please visit this site to access other videos, transcripts and study material.
Professor Dave Explains - Biochemistry
This play list covers topics such as carbohydrates, enzymes, lipids, cell, RNA, DNA and more.Keep in mind that this Biochemistry playlist assumes some prior knowledge of chemistry. If you need a refresher, they recommend a few tutorials that are shown in the the introduction clip.
Khan Academy - Introduction to Heredity
This video covers material on heredity, classical genetics, genotypes, dominant and recessive traits.
The Evolution of Organ Systems by
Systematics has developed rapidly during the past two decades. A multitude of new methods and contributions from a diversity of biological fields including molecular genetics and developmental biology have provided a wealth of phylogenetic hypotheses, some confirming traditional views others contradicting them. Despite such inconsistencies, it is now possible to recognize robust regions of a 'tree of life' and also to identify problematic areas which have yet to beresolved. This is the first book to apply the current state of phylogeny to an evolutionary interpretation of animal organ systems and body architecture, providing alternative theories in those cases of continuing controversy.Organs do not appear suddenly during evolution; instead they are composed of far simpler structures. In some cases it is even possible to trace particular molecules or physiological pathways as far back as pre-animal history. What emerges is a fascinating picture, showing how animals have combined ancestral and new elements in novel ways to form constantly changing responses to environmental requirements.The Evolution of Organ Systems starts with a general overview of current animal phylogeny, followed by review of general body organization including symmetry, anteroposterior axis, dorsoventral axis, germ layers, segmentation, and skeletons. Subsequent chapters then provide a detailed description of the individual organ systems themselves - integument, musculature, nervous system, sensory organs, body cavities, excretory system, circulatory system, respiratory system, intestinal system, gonadsand gametes. Generously illustrated throughout, this accessible text is suitable for both upper level undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in animal evolution, organogenesis, animal anatomy, zoology and systematics. It will also be a valuable reference tool for those professionalresearchers in these fields requiring an authoritative, balanced and up-to-date overview of the topic.
The Hutchinson Pocket Dictionary of Biology by
Covers trouble spots you are likely to encounter when using English at work, for study, or at home.
Cell Biology by
This text tells the story of cells as the unit of life in a colorful and student-friendly manner, taking an "essentials only" approach. By using the successful model of previously published Short Courses, this text succeeds in conveying the key points without overburdening readers with secondary information. The authors (all active researchers and educators) skillfully present concepts by illustrating them with clear diagrams and examples from current research. Special boxed sections focus on the importance of cell biology in medicine and industry today. This text is a completely revised, reorganized, and enhanced revision of From Genes to Cells.
Systems Biology : Volume I: Genomics by
1. Prebiotic Chemistry on the Primitive Earth 3, Stanley L. Miller & H. James Cleaves. 2. Prebiotic Evolution and the Origin of Life: Is a System-Level Understanding Feasible? 57, Antonio Lazcano. 3. Shotgun Fragment Assembly 79, Granger Sutton & Ian Dew. 4. Gene Finding 118, John Besemer & Mark Borodovsky. 5. Local Sequence Similarities 154, Temple F. Smith. 6. Complete Prokaryotic Genomes: Reading and Comprehension 166, Michael Y. Galperin & Eugene V. Koonin. 7. Protein Structure Prediction 187, Jeffrey Skolnick & Yang Zhang. 8. DNA-Protein Interactions 219, Gary D. Stormo. 9. Some Computational Problems Associated with Horizontal Gene Transfer 248, Michael Syvanen. 10. Noncoding RNA and RNA Regulatory Networks in the Systems Biology of Animals 269. John S. Mattick. Index 303
Systems Biology : Volume II: Networks, Models, and Applications by
1. Mass Spectrometry in Systems Biology 3, Cristian I. Ruse & John R. Yates III. 2. Mathematical Modeling and Optimization Methods for De Novo Protein Design 42, C. A. Floudas & H. K. Fung. 3. Molecular Simulation and Systems Biology 67, William C. Swope, Jed W. Pitera, & Robert S. Germain. 4. Global Gene Expression Assays: Quantitative Noise Analysis 103, G. A. Held, Gustavo Stolovitzky, & Yuhai Tu. 5. Mapping the Genotype-Phenotype Relationship in Cellular Signaling Networks: Building Bridges Over the Unknown 137, Jason A. Papin, Erwin P. Gianchandani, & Shankar Subramaniam. 6. Integrating Innate Immunity into a Global Systems Context: The Complement Paradigm Shift 169, Dimitrios Mastellos & John D. Lambris. 7. Systems Biotechnology: Combined in Silico and Omics Analyses for the Improvement of Microorganisms for Industrial Applications 193, Sang Yup Lee, Dong-Yup Lee, Tae Yong Kim, Byung Hun Kim, & Sang Jun Lee. 8. Genome-Scale Models of Metabolic and Regulatory Networks 232, Markus J. Herrgard & Bernhard O. Palsson. 9. Biophysical Models of the Cardiovascular System 265, Raimond L. Winslow, Joseph. L. Greenstein, & Patrick A. Helm. 10. Embryonic Stem Cells as a Module for Systems Biology 297, Andrew M. Thomson, Paul Robson, Huck Hui Ng, Hasan H. Otu, & Bing Lim. Index 319
Schaum's Outline of Biology by
PRINT: Tough Test Questions? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time? Fortunately, there's Schaum's. This all-in-one-package includes more than 850 fully solved problems, examples, and practice exercises to sharpen your problem-solving skills. Plus, you will have access to 25 detailed videos featuring Biology instructors who explain the most commonly tested concepts--it's just like having your own virtual tutor!nbsp;You'll find everything you need to build confidence, skills, and knowledge for the highest score possible. More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum'sto help them succeed in the classroom and on exams.Schaum's is the key to faster learning and highergrades in every subject. Each Outline presents all theessential course information in an easy-to-follow,topic-by-topic format. You also get hundreds ofexamples, solved problems, and practice exercises totest your skills. This Schaum's Outline gives you Hundreds of examples with explanations ofbiology concepts Exercises to help you test your mastery of biology Coverage of both biochemical and molecular approaches to biology and an understanding of life in terms of the characteristics of DNA, RNA, and protein macromolecules Fully compatible with your classroom text, Schaum's highlights all the important facts you need to know. Use Schaum's to shorten your study time and get your best test scores!
Essential Biology by
Hailed for its clear writing, scientific accuracy, and real-world examples, Essential Biology is a brief non-majors biology text that focuses on the core concepts readers need to make scientifically informed decisions throughout their lives. The book covers four major topics--cells, genetics, evolution/diversity, and ecology--and uses evolution as an overarching theme to tie all 20 chapters together. Human applications and the most up-to-date information on important issues show readers how biology relates to their own lives. New Process of Science sections within the text draw readers into the material and provide real-world examples of how the scientific method is applied. Biology Today. CELLS: Essential Chemistry for Biology, The Molecules of Life, A Tour of the Cell, The Working Cell, Cellular Respiration: Obtaining Energy from Food, Photosynthesis: Using Light to Make Food. GENETICS: Cellular Reproduction: Cells from Cells, Patterns of Inheritance, The Structure and Function of DNA, How Genes are Controlled, DNA Technology. EVOLUTION AND DIVERSITY: How Populations Evolve, How Biological Diversity Evolves, The Evolution of Microbial Life, Plants, Fungi, and the Move onto Land, The Evolution of Animals. ECOLOGY: The Ecology of Organisms and Populations, Communities and Ecosystems, Human Impact on the Environment. For all readers interested in a biology text that focuses on the core concepts readers need to make scientifically informed decisions throughout their lives.
Schaum's Easy Outline of Biology by
This is a concise, easy-to-use version of one of Schaum's Outlines series classics. Every book in the series is a pared-down, simplified and tightly-focused version of a top-selling Schaum's outline. The format is streamlined and updated for a contemporary look and feel, and each book extracts the absolute essence of the subject, presenting it in concise and readily understandable form, emphasizing clarity and brevity. Graphic elements like sidebars, reader-alert icons, and boxed highlights will feature selected points from the text, highlighting keys to learning and giving students quick pointers to the essentials.
Biology Demystified by
Say goodbye to dry presentations, grueling formulas, and abstract theory that would put Einstein to sleep--now there's an easier way to master chemistry, biology, trigonometry, and geometry. McGraw-Hill's Demystified Series teaches complex subjects in a unique, easy-to-absorb manner and is designed for users without formal training, unlimited time, or genius IQs. Organized like self-teaching guides, they come complete with key points, background information, questions at the end of each chapter, and final exams. There's no better way to gain instant expertise! ABOUT BIOLOGY DEMYSTIFIED: * A college biology professor presents the fundamental facts, concepts, and principles of biology in an attractive and amusing framework * Great for anyone with an interest in biology, biotechnology, medicine, or the environment * Coverage includes both the anatomy and physiology of organisms as well as ecology and environmental relationships between organisms * Includes a pronunciation guide for difficult biological terms
Dictionary of Biology by
Fully revised and updated for the sixth edition, this market-leading dictionary is the perfect guide for anyone studying biology, either at school or university. With over 5,200 clear and concise entries, over 300 of them new to this edition, it provides comprehensive coverage of biology,biophysics, and biochemistry. Features include biographical entries on key scientists and highlighted entries on important topics such as bioinformatics, genomics, molecular evolution, and protein structure, with further reading suggestions. Appendices include classification of the animal and plantkingdoms; geological timescale; major mass extinctions of species; model organisms and their genomes; and Nobel prizewinners - the last two new to this edition.