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Hardcover: 864 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 3 edition (July 12, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0471441805
ISBN-13: 978-0471441809
Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 1.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds

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Product DescriptionHigh-quality illustrations with stepped-out art to help readers visualize complex processes.* Human genetics and the role of the geneticist highlighted throughout.* Two new features in each chapter: introductory "Key Questions" and closing "Basic Exercises." Book InfoUniv. of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Textbook provides a balance of new information with fundamental principles of genetics. Features a focus on the basic principles, the scientific process, human genetics, and the development of critical thinking skills. Also includes key questions, updated content, and chapter-opening vignettes. Previous edition: c1999.

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THE DNA DOCTOR: Candid Conversations with James D WatsonBy Istvan Hargittai
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing
Number Of Pages: 236
Publication Date: 2007-07-11
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 9812707972
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9789812707970
Binding: Paperback

Three in-depth conversations with the Nobel laureate co-discoverer of the double helix and the first director of the Human Genome Project cover a wide range of topics, including progress in science; the scientist's role in modern life; women in science; scientific ethics; terrorism; religion; multiculturalism; and how genetics may improve human lives. Reflections by further illustrious contributors to the scientific revolution and the author's commentaries provide a glimpse into the thinking of scientists who largely determine the progress of humankind in our time.
Summary: "A Critical Look at Jim Watson, Doctor DNA"Rating: 5
"The DNA Doctor: Candid Conversations with James D. Watson", Istvan Hargittai, World Scientific Pub., Singapore, 2007. ISBN:-13 978-981-270-797-0. PB 212 pages, 74 B & W photos, plus 8 page Index. 9" x 6".
An unique but disquieting book, incorporating conversational elements of Nobel laureate co-discoverer of DNA double helix, Dr. James (Jim) Watson along-side those of a dozen or more contemporary, world-renowned distinguished scientists on events leading to cracking the genetic code when JDW was 25 years old. It is a story of good, bad and even ugly paths taken by adventurous scientists in their quest for success and acclamation which may include recognition by prestigious awards of medals, academic positions, money, Knighthood, etc. Anyone who has worked within the confines of an 'Ivory Tower' knows full well the unwritten rules of the pecking order and the essential ingredients and struggles required to hold claim to personal rewards and its special jubilations. The templates for success are outlined, and the anguish experienced by those not winning the race, though tempered, is perhaps tactfully stated oftentimes because of quote marks, oft succint, sometimes harshly crude, but rewardingly insinuate and not just buffoonery.
There is an estimable section on the contentious depiction of religion, ethnicity, equality of the sexes in basic science departments, also contemplation's of disposition of neonates with serious birth defects, and health care for the elderly embraced by both Watson and several of his contemporaries. Overall, we are led, progressivly, to view JDW as consumed with ambition for public and peer praise, self-aggrandizement and and as an arrogant but verbally crude, skewed off-center person insensitive "that human beings are easily hurt...and wounds...are painful and slow to heal." That he was a genius or nearly so, and with cohort, Francis Crick, boldly advanced science in the likes of Dr. Charles Darwin, is not to be doubted. The book emerges as a tour de force, boasting its accumulation of diverse most personal impressions evinced of Dr. Watson from diverse sources, often reinforced by citing multiple sources.
That this book ever saw its press printing is a feat rarely accomplished, particularly being written by a scientist, a friend and his wife with a tape-recorder, a writer who has developed, through practice, exceptional skill in conversing with the uppermost rank of scientists, perhaps sometimes privy to recording excesses, a point at which delicate editing is needed to preserve or prevent going beyond bounds of honest journalism, not always an easy assignment as tabloid journalism may sell but cheapen the writings, for it must never be the nature of a true Journalist to destroy their object.
Istvan has done an admirable job in walking that sometimes thin line, likely reflecting his admiration for Watson (who interestingly had written the Foreword to one of his prior books, i.e. "The Road to Stockholm" published in 2001/2). I did appreciate reading of those positive aspects the author attributed to the life and times of Dr. James D. Watson, i.e. a book which might have otherwise been seriously out of balance. Now -- Watson, his wife Liz, and two sons, one with perhaps some variant of autism, will be avid readers of further machinations of "Honest Jim." Thusly, at the age of 80, Watson seems to be more vulnerable, perhaps unfairly targeted by those who did not (and some who ought not) receive a Nobel Prize.
Recall, if you can, it was less than one week ago that JDW was pressured to resign Chancellorship of the CSHL over several ethnic ruminations he voiced on the likely failures and impropriety of current poverty programs designed to salvage chronically impoverished Africa. JDW showed a known vulnerability to being politically incorrect, something he'd promised to avoid but not to change just to please others. He spoke his mind, and like anyone else, was subject to interpretation by his audience. And, being judged in a position of power, he was judged 'racist' and had to be sacrificed in his waning years despite accomplishing momentous things in his Youth, something others were incapable of doing in same timely fashion, for humanity. If that recent furor makes you happy, so be it. I think its tragic, but not fatal. The B & W Photos are each worth a 1000 words, and the several Appendices are interesting. This is an excellent read.

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Exercise Physiology: A Thematic Approach (Wiley SportText)By Tudor Hale
Publisher: Wiley
Number Of Pages: 356
Publication Date: 2004-05-28
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0470846836
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780470846834
Binding: Paperback

Exercise Physiology:
A Thematic Approach introduces students with little or no background in human biology to the fundamentals of the physiological processes involved in sports performance. Its central theme is the physiological explanation of maximal oxygen uptake, one of the key concepts in sport and exercise physiology courses. It also includes material on anaerobic metabolism, carbon dioxide excretion and some special cases such as oxygen uptake at altitude and in a variety of extreme climates.
Clearly written to provides a logical, linear development of the key concepts. Maximises the use of student's practical laboratory experiences. Includes numerous sporting examples to which students can relate. Excellent pedagogy including learning objectives, problems, objective tests and a glossary of terms and symbols. This is the first title in an exciting new series of Sports Science textbooks - Wiley SportTexts. It aims to provide textbooks covering the key disciplines within the academic study of sport. The series adopts a student-centred, interactive, problem-solving approach with the students�� immediate practical experience as the starting point

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ISBN-13: 9780470042175 ( 978-0-470-04217-5 )

ISBN-10: 0470042176 ( 0-470-04217-6 )

Author: Gerald Karp

Publisher: Wiley

Date published: 2007-02-01

Format: Hardcover

Edition: 5th

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For sophomore/junior-level courses in cell biology offered out of molecular and/or cell biology departments. Cell and Molecular Biology gives students the tools they need to understand the science behind cell biology. Karp explores core concepts in considerable depth, and presents experimental detail when it helps to explain and reinforce the concept being explained. This fifth edition continues to offer an exceedingly clear presentation and excellent art program, both of which have received high praise in prior editions.
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5 star - He's got it all here in a nutshell - 2000-12-07All biology, biochemistry, and premed students will find this text an indispensible source of information for anything there is to know about cells. This is one text that can't possibly be read and fully understood overnight; just take a little bit at a time at any convenient moment and it will all come together in your mind before you know it!5 star - Excellent book!! - 2006-01-09This is one of the most complete and easy-to-read book ever! I have studied with Gerald Karp books since I was an undergraduate student (Biochemistry, and Karp book was always by my side, very useful). This book explain the cellular metabolism, structures (cytoskeleton, microtubules, filaments, genes,relations between genes and proteins, DNA repair, cell cycle, cell signalling, lot of concepts that are not easy to understand at first, Karp does it very simple. You will love this book. I can strongly recommend it. Another excellent book I can recommend is Molecular Biology of the CELL by Bruce Alberts....is excellent! and before you take an exam, I will suggest the "Outline of Molecular and Cell Biology" by the Schaum's series. Well, that's it for now, I wish you the best in your career (I have been there, I know how hard it can be and choose the proper books!) and always remember, keep working and practicing, because practice make the Master!! :) Your friend, Laura Fazio MSc Immunology - Biochemist3 star - Concise story of cell biology - 2002-01-04Another introductory book in the biology of the cell. I would say that the book is divided into mainly two sections, Cell structure and DANA, DANA replications etc. Second part takes almost two thirds of the book. I would prefer to read other Gene books when it comes to that point but for the cell structure, it is not bad. Some colored pictures, computer animations makes it easy to visualize things. Sections called "experimental pathways" scattered throughout the text takes you into current issues related to the subject. They are also quite sophisticated issues rather than practical problems. I think this book requires considerable guidance when read alone. I could not call this book as self sufficient or easy to read one compared to books by Alberts or Baltimore.4 star - THIS BOOK IS GREAT BUT NEEDS SOME IMPROVEMENT - 2000-04-11I think that this book is simply great ,but it needs some improvement such as mentioning more about the diseases in the((HUMAN PERSPECTIVE))part.In addition,it should have more of the realastic figures about diseases.
Basil Numan((MEDICINE STUDENT 1ST YEAR)).4 star - Great job - 2005-09-26The book was in great condition. Seller let me know that the book was in the mail which was nice.

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Hardbound, 514 pages,

publication date: SEP-2006

ISBN-13: 978-0-444-52241-2

ISBN-10: 0-444-52241-7

Imprint: ELSEVIER

Price: EUR 220

GBP 150

USD 250

Mahendra Rai, Department of Biotechnology, Amravati University, Maharashtra, India

Maria Carpinella, Fine Chemicals and Natural Products Laboratory, School of Chemistry, Catholic University of Cordob, Argentina

Included in series Advances in Phytomedicine,

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This timely book provides an overview of natural products/botanicals used for the management of insect-pest and diseases. It will help readers to update and widen their knowledge about natural products and their bio-activities against plant pathogens. The volume explores activity, chemistry, toxicity and geographic distribution of plants. Discussions concerning the methodology used for the detection of active principles, their mode of action and commercial prospects are of utmost importance and worthy of note.

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Phytochemists; Combinatorial Chemists; Pharmacologists; Scientists engaged in Drug discovery and development; Industrial research groups developing drugs from plants; Departments of pharmaceutics; Institutes for Drug Research; Pharmaceutical companies; Manufacturers of herbal and ayurvedic medicines and cosmetic products Manufacturers of natural products

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Preface List of contributors Natural compounds as antioxidant and moulting inhibitors can play a role as a model for search of new botanical pesticides Pesticides Based on Plant Essential Oils: From Traditional Practice to Commercialization Natural substrates and Inhibitors of Multidrug Resistant Pumps (MDRs) redefine the plant antimicrobials Rational Design of Multifunctional Anti-Salmonella Agents Based on Natural Products Role of Melia azedarach L. (Meliaceae) for the control of insect and acari: Present status and future prospects Bioactivity of Fabaceous Plants Against Food-borne and Plant Pathogens: Potentials and Limitations Screening of Plants Against Fungi Affecting Crops and Stored Foods Opportunities and potentials of botanical extracts and products for management of insect pests in cruciferous vegetables The Potential for Using Neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) Extracts for Pine Weevil Management in Temperate Forestry Plant Allelochemicals in Thrips Control Strategies Importance of plant secondary metabolites for protection against insects and microbial infections Naturally Occurring House Dust Mites Control Agents: Development and Commercialization The search for plant-derived compounds with antifeedant activity An overview of the antimicrobial properties of mexican medicinal plants Promissory botanical repellents/deterrents for managing two key tropical insect pests, the whitefly Bemisia tabaci and the mahogany shootborer Hypsipyla grandella Naturally occurring anti-insect proteins: Current status and future aspects Antifungal Natural

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Hardcover: 396 pages
Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (May 10, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 052184312X
ISBN-13: 978-0521843126
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds

Market Price:55.44$

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