This volume of Structure and Bonding focuses on the role of metal ions in biological systems, highlighting structure–function relationships in key biochemical processes. Major topics include: The role of manganese in photosynthesis Structural and functional analysis of carbonic anhydrase via metal substitution Single‑electron transfer mechanisms in biological systems The book integrates…
This second edition of Textbook of Polymer Science is a comprehensive and foundational work covering the science of macromolecules. It introduces the fundamental principles of polymer chemistry and physics, including: Step‑reaction (condensation) and chain‑reaction polymerization Free‑radical, ionic, and coordination polymerization mechanisms Copolymerization and polymer reaction condi…
Biology in Action is a comprehensive introductory biology textbook designed primarily for beginning college students. The book emphasizes biological processes as dynamic and interconnected systems, integrating structure, function, and evolutionary principles throughout. Berrill presents biology as an active science, using clear explanations and extensive illustrations to link molecular, cellula…
This book provides a comprehensive overview of developmental biology, integrating classical embryology with modern cellular and molecular biology concepts. Berrill explores the processes by which cells differentiate, organize, and form complex tissues and organs in both plants and animals. Key topics include fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, morphogenesis, cellular differentiation, regener…
This book presents a comprehensive study of endocrine systems in invertebrates, focusing on hormonal regulation and neuroendocrine mechanisms across diverse invertebrate groups. It examines the structure and function of endocrine organs, the role of hormones in processes such as growth, reproduction, molting, and metamorphosis, and compares these systems across taxa to highlight evolutionary re…
This book provides a comprehensive overview of sensory receptors in invertebrate animals, examining how these organisms detect and respond to environmental stimuli. It covers various receptor types, including mechanoreceptors, chemoreceptors, and photoreceptors, and discusses their structure, function, and evolutionary significance. The work emphasizes comparative physiology, highlighting simil…
This volume is part of a comprehensive series on genetics and focuses on invertebrate organisms that have played a significant role in genetic research. It covers a wide range of species—including insects, mollusks, and other invertebrates—highlighting their genetic systems, experimental advantages, and contributions to the understanding of heredity, development, and evolution. The book com…
Invertebrate Zoology by Alfred Kaestner is a comprehensive, systematic treatment of invertebrate animals, covering their morphology, physiology, development, and classification. The work is notable for its detailed anatomical descriptions and comparative approach, making it a foundational reference in zoological studies. The English edition, translated and adapted by Herbert W. Levi and Lorna …
This comprehensive reference work provides an in-depth exploration of the clinical applications of immunology. It covers fundamental immunological principles alongside their relevance to the diagnosis, pathogenesis, and treatment of immune-related diseases. The book includes detailed discussions on hypersensitivity, autoimmune disorders, immunodeficiency diseases, transplantation immunology, an…
This book is based on the premise that the study of ecological communities should be a composite analysis of system properties (community structure, community energetics) and population properties (life history patterns, adaptive strategies) backed by a thorough understanding of the physical chemical environment. Too frequently community ecology takes a much narrower focus. This may partly be…