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La trigésima segunda edición de Harper. Bioquímica ilustrada combina imágenes de alta calidad a todo color con una amplia cobertura escrita por expertos en el campo integrada a enfermedades bioquímicas e informacion clinica. El texto se encuentra enriquecido con numerosos ejemplos medicamente relevantes para facilitar la compresion y enfatizar la relevancia de esta fascinante disciplina en el ambito de la medicina clinica. Este iconico titulo mantiene su estilo didactico, claro y sucinto que lo caracterizan toda vez que facilita la revision de los fundamentos que todo estudiante debe comprender para tener exito en el estudio de las diversas disciplinas de las ciencias de la salud.

Forensic DNA Evidence Interpretation is the most comprehensive resource for DNA casework available today. Written by leaders in the fields of biology and statistics, the book emphasizes the interpretation of test results and provides the necessary formulae in an easily accessible manner. The book begins by reviewing all pertinent biology, and then provides information on every aspect of DNA analysis, including modern interpretation methods and issues, and contemporary population genetic models available for estimating DNA frequencies or likelihood ratios. Following a chapter on procedures for validating databases, the text presents overviews and performance assessments of both modern sampling uncertainty methods and current paternity testing techniques. Later chapters discuss the latest methods for mixture analysis, LCN (ultra trace) analysis, and non-autosomal (mito, X, and Y) DNA analysis. The text concludes with procedures for disaster victim identification and information on DNA intelligence databases. Supported by numerous tables and over 800 references, this authoritative book provides a link among the biological, forensic, and interpretative domains of the DNA profiling field. It is a valuable resource that allows forensic scientists and technicians, molecular biologists, and attorneys to use forensic DNA evidence to its greatest potential.

Aves De Europa, Norte De África Y Próximo Oriente Mark Beaman; Steve Madge La guía más exhaustiva para la identificación de aves publicada hasta el momento. Con 360 láminas en color que incluyen 6000 ilustraciones, 600 mapas de distribucion y un extenso texto que trata todos los aspectos de la identificacion. Es el primer manual de identificacion que cubre todas las especies que han vivido en nuestra region, que ilustra cada una de ellas (incluidas las divagantes y las accidentales) y muestra la mas amplia gama de plumajes que han figurado nunca en una guia europea. Es indudable que ningun observador de aves podra prescindir de este libro, dados la amplitud del tema que abarca y su autoridad en la materia sin precedentes, maxime cuando esta obra esta muy probablemente destinada a convertirse en el estandar de comparacion de todas las guias del futuro.

This book contains a selection of Dr Canter's amazing photographs of microscopic algae and their enemies, with a commentary on the world of freshwater algae. All the freshwater algal groups are included, together with the protozoal and invertebrate parasites and predators, providing a comprehensive photographic display of the organisms seen through the microscope.

Broadbills to Tapacubos. Prólogo sobre la historia de la clasificación de las aves. Más de 3000 referencias bibliográficas.

New World Vultures to Guineafowl. Prólogo sobre la organización de la información en el Handbook. Más de 7000 referencias bibliográficas

Ostrich to Ducks. Prólogo de bienvenida al proyecto Handbook. Más de 6000 referencias bibliográficas

Mousebirds to Hornbills. Prólogo sobre la bioacústica de las aves. Más de 4000 referencias bibliográficas.By now, most readers should be acquainted with this series of books, even if they do not own personal copies. The Handbook of Birds of the World has proved to be one of the major ornithological publishing ventures in recent years, and the appearance of a new volume is an eagerly awaited event. Volume 6 covers three orders: the Coliiformes (mousebirds), Trogoniformes (trogons) and the ten families of the Coraciiformes - in all, about 270 species, comprising some of the most strikingly colourful and interesting birds. The format remains the same as in previous volumes, with the bulk of a volume consisting of the taxonomic treatments, which are divided into two parts. One are the extensive accounts of the families, augmented by a rich selection of photographs, many illustrating different behavioural aspects. There are 385 well-reproduced colour photographs in this volume. The other component are the species accounts. These provide succinct summaries of the standard information on description, distribution (including a range map), habitat, breeding and movements. A section on status and conservation is evidence of the close relationship of this publication with the BirdLife International. A valuable part o...

Awarded the prestigious Outstanding Academic Title, 2000 by CHOICE: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries.Choice publishes a list of Outstanding Academic Titles that were reviewed during the previous calendar year. This prestigious list reflects the best in scholarly titles reviewed by Choice and brings with it the extraordinary recognition of the academic library community.Handbook of the Birds of the World, Volume 5 is a remarkable volume in the series, distinguished by the largest team of contributing experts to date38 authors. This volume covers 10 bird families across three orders, ranging from nocturnal birds like owls and nightjars to the swift and energetic swifts and hummingbirds. The detailed and richly illustrated accounts are complemented by a foreword from Nigel J. Collar, which discusses risk indicators and the global status assessments of birds, a timely and important topic for conservationists.This volume is essential for those interested in nocturnal species, with detailed sections on barn-owls, typical owls, and the fascinating nightjars and potoos. The swift and tree-swift families offer a glimpse into some of the most aerodynamically specialized birds, while the final family covered in this volume, the Trochilidae (hummingbirds), represents one of the most species-rich bird families, with 328 species, known for their vibrant colors and high-speed agility.This volume spans from well-known species such as the globally distributed Barn Owl (Tyto alba) to rarities like the Forest Owlet (Heteroglaux blewitti), rediscovered in 1997 in India after being believed extinct. Other highlights include the Edible-nest Swiftlet (Aerodramus fuciphagus), whose nests made entirely of saliva are highly prized, and the Bee Hummingbird (helenae), the smallest bird in the world at just 5 cm long.

El tercer volumen del "Handbook of the Birds of the World", Hoatzin to Auks, abarca 30 familias de aves, destacando tanto especies únicas como grupos más amplios. Entre las familias singulares, enco

Jacamars to Woodpeckers. Prólogo sobre aves extinguidas. Más de 4000 referencias bibliográficas.

Sandgrouse to Cucos. Prólogo sobre el concepto de especie y sus límites en ornitología. Más de 7000 referencias bibliográficasWith the current trend for publication dates to be missed and missed again, it is a pleasure to review a book that actually comes out on time. This is especially true of this series, and moreso when one considers the effort that must have gone into its production, eg in the current volume there are no fewer than 54 pages of references. The editors and publishers are to be congratuled. This fourth volume maintains the high standards set by volumes 1-3 and follows the same format, with introductory sections on each family containing a liberal scattering of excellent photographs (frequently of little-known species, although I have seen better published photographs of some of the species featured). Many of the photographs are mouth- watering and bring back great memories of past birding trips and provide incentive for future trips. Among my personal favourites are the Speckled Pigeon on page 94, the Red-fan Parrot on page 288, the Scarlet Macaw on page 293 and the Blue Lorikeet on page 311. The species accounts follow the introductory sections and include plates of every recognised species. As mentioned in reviews of previous volumes, the individual species accounts are necessarily fair...

Robinson''s Genetics for Cat Breeders & Veterinarians 4th Edition is an essential purchase for all breeders of pedigreed cats, practising small animal veterinarians and veterinary undergraduates. This fully revised edition re-establishes Genetics for Cat Breeders as the text of choice in the field of feline genetics.

Esta nueva edición incluye una revisión completa y aumentada de la genética molecular (capítulo 1 y capítulos 4 al 8). Ahora, estos seis capítulos pueden utilizarse como un texto independiente de biologia molecular. Como antes, el libro finaliza con una seccion principal sobre las celulas en su contexto social, pero se ha añadido un nuevo capitulo sobre patogenesis, infeccion e inmunidad innata. En el se reflejan los importantes avances de la biologia celular en el conocimiento de la infeccion y se pone de nuevo de manifiesto que las enfermedades infecciosas constituyen uno de los mayores peligros no conquistados de nuestro mundo. Cada libro lleva un disco CD-ROM, con docenas de videoclips, animaciones, estructuras moleculares y micrografias de alta resolucion. Esperamos que este disco interactivo avivara la curiosidad de los estudiantes, haciendo el estudio de la biologia molecular mas facil y gratificante

This book traces the history of some of the major ideas in the field and gives an account of our current knowledge of animal cytokinesis. It contains descriptions of division in different kinds of cells and the proposed explanations of the mechanisms underlying the visible events. The author also describes and explains experiments devised to test cell division theories. The forces necessary for cytokinesis now appear to originate from the interaction of linear polymers and motor molecules that have roles in force production, motion and shape change that occur in other phases of the biology of the cell. The localization of the force-producing mechanism to a restricted linear part of the subsurface is caused by the mitotic apparatus, the same cytoskeletal structure that insures orderly mitosis.

"Monitoring Plant and Animal Populations" is a thorough overview of monitoring issues. It is designed for field biologists and land managers with a modest statistical background. The authors have written a practical text that will include concrete guidelines for ecologists to follow to design a statistically defensible monitoring program for natural populations and communities. Features User-friendly, practical guide, written in a highly readable format which integrates the theme of decision making guidance and management. Only population monitoring text to focus on both plant and animals. Interdisciplinary in scope, given the current, widespread interest in monitoring in many environmental fields including pure and applied ecology, conservation biology, and wildlife management. Includes suggestions for monitoring plant and animal communities. Outlines the essential concepts in monitoring populations. Emphasizes the role o monitoring in adaptive management. Defines important terminology and contrasts monitoring with other data-collection activities. Provides a step-by-step overview of the monitoring process, as illustrated by flow charts and references. Illustrates the foundation of management objectives and describes their components, types, and development. Describes basic terms and concepts relevant to sampling using simple examples. Explains how to make basic decisions in designing a sample-based monitoring study. Provides field techniques for measuring important attributes of animal and plant populations. Covers different ways of recording monitoring data in the field and describes means for entering and managing field monitoringdata sets with computers. Comprehensive presentation of statistical analysis and communicating results. "Monitoring Plant and Animal Populations" offers an overview of population monitoring issues that is accessible to the typical field biologist and land managers with a modest statistical background. The text includes concrete guidelines for ecologists to follow to design a statistically defensible monitoring program. User-friendly, practical guide, written in a highly readable format. The authors provide an interdi

Texto de genética general más completo, claro y atractivo en el mercado. Esta nueva edición aborda con énfasis especial el análisis genético moderno, lo que ha motivado la incorporación de nuevos conceptos y tecnicas de analisis y una reorganizacion completa de los contenidos. La genetica mendeliana se presenta en dos capitulos. El desarrollo sigue a la regulacion genetica. El cancer se integra como patologia de referencia a lo largo del texto. Plantea numerosos ejemplos y ejercicios en forma de problemas, que ayudan a identificar los genes y sus interacciones y a comprender mejor sus propiedades biologicas. Incorpora varios capitulos nuevos, entre ellos, un abordaje original de la regulacion de la expresion genetica en eucariotas a cargo del Dr. Sean Carroll, lider indiscutible en la ciencia de "evo devo" y nuevo coautor de la obra.