Authors:Avner Friedman, C. Cosner, D. Janies, L.S. Kubatko
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: mathematical, biosciences, mathematics, subseries, notes, ecology, evolution, tutorials, lecture
Number of Pages: 210
Published: 2007-12-13
List price: $59.95
ISBN-10: 3540743286
ISBN-13: 9783540743286

The book offers an easy introduction to fast growing research areas in evolution of species, population genetics, ecological models, and population dynamics. The first two chapters review the concept and methodologies of phylogenetic trees; computational schemes and illustrations are given, including applications such as tracing the origin of SARS and influenza. The third chapter introduces the reader to ecological models, including predator-prey models. This chapter includes an introduction to reaction-diffusion equations, which are used to analyze the ecological models. The next chapter revi

Authors:Alla Borisyuk, G. Bard Ermentrout, Avner Friedman,
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: mathematical, biosciences, mathematics, subseries, notes, neuroscience, tutorials, lecture
Number of Pages: 170
Published: 2005-04-06
List price: $74.95
ISBN-10: 3540238581
ISBN-13: 9783540238584

This volume introduces some basic theories on computational neuroscience. Chapter 1 is a brief introduction to neurons, tailored to the subsequent chapters. Chapter 2 is a self-contained introduction to dynamical systems and the bifurcation theory, oriented toward neuronal dynamics. The theory is illustrated with a model of Parkinson’s disease. Chapter 3 reviews the theory of coupled neural oscillators observed ghroughout the nervous systems at all levels; it describes how oscillations arise, what pattern they take, and how they depend on excitory of inhibitory synaptic connections. Chap

Authors:James Sneyd, R. Bertram, J.L. Greenstein, R. Hinch, E.
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: mathematical, biosciences, lecture, notes, subseries, transduction, mathematics, dynamics, modeling, calcium, tutorials, signal
Number of Pages: 202
Published: 2005-08-11
List price: $59.95
ISBN-10: 3540254390
ISBN-13: 9783540254393

This book presents a series of models in the general area of cell physiology and signal transduction, with particular attention being paid to intracellular calcium dynamics, and the role played by calcium in a variety of cell types. Calcium plays a crucial role in cell physiology, and the study of its dynamics lends insight into many different cellular processes. In particular, calcium plays a central role in muscular contraction, olfactory transduction and synaptic communication, three of the topics to be addressed in detail in this book. In addition to the models,  much of the underlying ph

Authors:Avner Friedman, B. Aguda, M. Chaplain, A. Friedman, M.
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: biosciences, mathematical, lecture, notes, subseries, cancer, mathematics, cycle, iii, cell, tutorials, proliferation
Number of Pages: 250
Published: 2006-02-10
List price: $74.95
ISBN-10: 3540291628
ISBN-13: 9783540291626

This volume introduces some basic mathematical models for cell cycle, proliferation, cancer, and cancer therapy. Chapter 1 gives an overview of the modeling of the cell division cycle. Chapter 2 describes how tumor secretes growth factors to form new blood vessels in its vicinity, which provide it with nutrients it needs in order to grow. Chapter 3 explores the process that enables the tumor to invade the neighboring tissue. Chapter 4 models the interaction between a tumor and the immune system. Chapter 5 is concerned with chemotherapy; it uses concepts from control theory to minimize obstacle

Author: Ben Mepham
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Keywords: biosciences, introduction, bioethics
Number of Pages: 450
Published: 2008-05-25
List price: $52.95
ISBN-10: 0199214301
ISBN-13: 9780199214303

Bioethical issues remain front-page news, with debate continuing to rage over issues including genetic modification, animal cloning, and "designer babies." With public opinion often driven by media speculation, how can we ensure that informed decisions regarding key bioethical issues are made in a reasoned, objective way? Ideal for students new to the subject, Bioethics: An Introduction for the Biosciences offers a balanced, objective introduction to the field. With a focus on developing powers of reasoning and judgment, the book presents different perspectives on common themes in an impa

Author: Raymond Chang
Publisher: University Science Books
Keywords: biosciences, chemistry, physical
Number of Pages: 678
Published: 2005-01-30
List price: $99.00
ISBN-10: 1891389335
ISBN-13: 9781891389337

Chang’s newest text has been shortened, streamlined and optimized for a one-semester introductory course in physical chemistry for students of biosciences. Most students enrolled in this course have taken general chemistry, organic chemistry, and a year of physics and calculus. Only basic skills of differential and integral calculus are required for understanding the equations. For premedical students, this text will form the basis for taking courses like physiology in medical school. For those intending to pursue graduate study in biosciences, the material presented here will serve as a

Author: Alan H. Fielding
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Keywords: biosciences, techniques, classification, cluster
Number of Pages: 258
Published: 2007-01-15
List price: $58.00
ISBN-10: 0521618002
ISBN-13: 9780521618007

Recent advances in experimental methods have resulted in the generation of enormous volumes of data across the life sciences. Hence clustering and classification techniques that were once predominantly the domain of ecologists are now being used more widely. This book provides an overview of these important data analysis methods, from long-established statistical methods to more recent machine learning techniques. It aims to provide a framework that will enable the reader to recognise the assumptions and constraints that are implicit in all such techniques. Important generic issues are discuss