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Modelling    For Field Biologists 
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Modelling For Field Biologists and Other Interesting People 


  • Hanna Kokko 
  • Various methods are described with one or two biologically interesting examples that have been chosen to help overcome fears of many biologists when faced with mathematical work.
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Neuroethics
      Challenges for the 21st Century 
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Neuroethics Challenges for the 21st Century


  • Neil Levy 
  • This book explores questions about what neuroscience tell us about free will, self-control, self-deception and the foundations of morality.
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Sulphate-Reducing    Bacteria 
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Sulphate-Reducing Bacteria Environmental and Engineered Systems 


  • Edited by Larry L. Barton, W. Allan Hamilton 
  • This volume provides a timely update on these important microorganisms, from basic science to applications, and will therefore serve as a valuable resource.
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The Neuroscience of    Psychological Therapies  Add to basket

The Neuroscience of Psychological Therapies 


  • Rowland Folensbee
  • The Neuroscience of Psychological Therapies summarizes knowledge of brain function and brain behavior relationships within the context of psychotherapy implementation. 
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Methods    in Molecular Biophysics 
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Methods in Molecular Biophysics Structure, Dynamics, Function 


  • Igor N. Serdyuk, Nathan R. Zaccai, Joseph Zaccai 
  • Organized by method, this book provides descriptions and examples of applications for the key physical methods in modern biology.
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The    Biology of Schwann Cells 
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The Biology of Schwann Cells Development, Differentiation and Immunomodulation 


  • Edited by Patricia Armati
  • This title concentrates on the cells of mammals and in particular humans, covering the distinction between compact and non-compact myelin in depth, as well as the perisynaptic cells that form the partnership between nerve terminals and muscle fibre.
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The Thalamus 2 volume set 
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The Thalamus 2 volume set 2nd Edition 


  • Edward G. Jones 
  • The Thalamus is one of the most cited publications in neuroscience. More than 20 years since its first printing, Jones has completely rewritten his landmark volume, incorporating the numerous developments in research and understanding of the mammalian thalamus.
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Cluster    and Classification Techniques for the Biosciences  Add to basket

Cluster and Classification Techniques for the Biosciences 


  • Alan H. Fielding 
  • This book provides an overview of important data analysis methods for life scientists, from long-established statistical methods to more recent machine learning techniques.
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Analysis    of Variance and Covariance 
      How to Choose and Construct Models for the Life Sciences  Add to basket

Analysis of Variance and Covariance How to Choose and Construct Models for the Life Sciences 


  • Patrick Doncaster, Andrew Davey
  • This title bridges the gap between statistical theory and practical data analysis for all standard models of analysis of variance and covariance with up to three treatment factors. 
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The    Changing Role of the Embryo in Evolutionary Thought 
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The Changing Role of the Embryo in Evolutionary Thought Roots of Evo-Devo 


  • Ron Amundson 
  • In this book Ron Amundson examines two hundred years of scientific views on the evolution-development relationship from the perspective of evolutionary developmental biology (evo-devo). 
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