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Quantitative Elements of General Biology

Author : Ivan Maly
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030791467
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book Quantitative Elements of General Biology written by Ivan Maly and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-08-28 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This monograph sketches out a broad spectrum of problems (from evolution and metabolism to morphogenesis and biogeographical dynamics) whose solution has been impacted by mathematical models. Each of the selected examples has led to the recognition—and set direction to further study—of certain fundamental but unintuitive properties of biological systems, such as the making and breaking of specific symmetries that underlie morphogenesis. Whether they are long-established or only recently accepted, these models are selected for being thought-provoking and illuminating both the achievements and the gaps in our current understanding of the given area of biology. The selection of models is also meant to bring to the fore the existing degree of unity in the quantitative approach to diverse general-biological questions and in the systems-level properties that are discovered across the levels of biological organization. It is the thesis of this book that further cultivation of such unity is a way forward as we progress toward a general theory of living matter. This is an ideal book for students (in the broadest sense) of biology who wish to learn from this attempt to present the exemplary models, their methodological lessons, and the outline of a unified theory of living matter that is now beginning to emerge. In addition to a doctoral student preparing for quantitative biology research, this reader could also be an interdisciplinary scientist transitioning to biology. The latter—for example, a physicist or an engineer—may be comfortable with the mathematical apparatus and prepared to quickly enter the intended area of work, but desires a broader foundation in biology from the quantitative perspective.

Quantitative Elements of General Biology

Author : Ivan V. Maly
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788303079145
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (791 download)

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Download or read book Quantitative Elements of General Biology written by Ivan V. Maly and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This monograph sketches out a broad spectrum of problems (from evolution and metabolism to morphogenesis and biogeographical dynamics) whose solution has been impacted by mathematical models. Each of the selected examples has led to the recognition and set direction to further study of certain fundamental but unintuitive properties of biological systems, such as the making and breaking of specific symmetries that underlie morphogenesis. Whether they are long-established or only recently accepted, these models are selected for being thought-provoking and illuminating both the achievements and the gaps in our current understanding of the given area of biology. The selection of models is also meant to bring to the fore the existing degree of unity in the quantitative approach to diverse general-biological questions and in the systems-level properties that are discovered across the levels of biological organization. It is the thesis of this book that further cultivation of such unity is a way forward as we progress toward a general theory of living matter. This is an ideal book for students (in the broadest sense) of biology who wish to learn from this attempt to present the exemplary models, their methodological lessons, and the outline of a unified theory of living matter that is now beginning to emerge. In addition to a doctoral student preparing for quantitative biology research, this reader could also be an interdisciplinary scientist transitioning to biology. The latter for example, a physicist or an engineer may be comfortable with the mathematical apparatus and prepared to quickly enter the intended area of work, but desires a broader foundation in biology from the quantitative perspective.

Computer Programming in Quantitative Biology

Author : R.G. Davies
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0323147879
Total Pages : 505 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (231 download)

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Download or read book Computer Programming in Quantitative Biology written by R.G. Davies and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-12-02 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Computer Programming in Quantitative Biology covers the general background of Fortran coding and the more sophisticated computer programs likely to be encountered in quantitative biology. It discusses the application of over 40 appropriate and easily adaptable programming techniques to problems of major biological interest. Organized into 15 chapters, the book starts by providing an introductory outline of computer structure and function needed to appreciate many basic programming procedures. A chapter discusses some general principles underlying Fortran coding and the use of digital computers, with emphasis on major features of Fortran IV. Other chapters present short introduction to the statistical or mathematical techniques in each of the main sections under which program are described. These chapters also provide some aspects of matrix algebra that are essential for serious statistical programming and offer a general guide to efficiency in programming. All complete programs are accompanied by a flowchart and a detailed discussion. This book is a valuable source of information for biologists, computational biologists, research biologists, undergraduate students, and advanced or specialized students of biology.

Quantitative Biology: Dynamics of Living Systems

Author : Noriko Hiroi
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2889452131
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (894 download)

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Download or read book Quantitative Biology: Dynamics of Living Systems written by Noriko Hiroi and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2017-07-24 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the emergence of Systems Biology, there is a greater realization that the whole behavior of a living system may not be simply described as the sum of its elements. To represent a living system using mathematical principles, practical quantities with units are required. Quantities are not only the bridge between mathematical description and biological observations; they often stand as essential elements similar to genome information in genetics. This important realization has greatly rejuvenated research in the area of Quantitative Biology. Because of the increased need for precise quantification, a new era of technological development has opened. For example, spatio-temporal high-resolution imaging enables us to track single molecule behavior in vivo. Clever artificial control of experimental conditions and molecular structures has expanded the variety of quantities that can be directly measured. In addition, improved computational power and novel algorithms for analyzing theoretical models have made it possible to investigate complex biological phenomena. This research topic is organized on two aspects of technological advances which are the backbone of Quantitative Biology: (i) visualization of biomolecules, their dynamics and function, and (ii) generic technologies of model optimization and numeric integration. We have also included articles highlighting the need for new quantitative approaches to solve some of the long-standing cell biology questions. In the first section on visualizing biomolecules, four cutting-edge techniques are presented. Ichimura et al. provide a review of quantum dots including their basic characteristics and their applications (for example, single particle tracking). Horisawa discusses a quick and stable labeling technique using click chemistry with distinct advantages compared to fluorescent protein tags. The relatively small physical size, stability of covalent bond and simple metabolic labeling procedures in living cells provides this type of technology a potential to allow long-term imaging with least interference to protein function. Obien et al. review strategies to control microelectrodes for detecting neuronal activity and discuss techniques for higher resolution and quality of recordings using monolithic integration with on-chip circuitry. Finally, the original research article by Amariei et al. describes the oscillatory behavior of metabolites in bacteria. They describe a new method to visualize the periodic dynamics of metabolites in large scale cultures populations. These four articles contribute to the development of quantitative methods visualizing diverse targets: proteins, electrical signals and metabolites. In the second section of the topic, we have included articles on the development of computational tools to fully harness the potential of quantitative measurements through either calculation based on specific model or validation of the model itself. Kimura et al. introduce optimization procedures to search for parameters in a quantitative model that can reproduce experimental data. They present four examples: transcriptional regulation, bacterial chemotaxis, morphogenesis of tissues and organs, and cell cycle regulation. The original research article by Sumiyoshi et al. presents a general methodology to accelerate stochastic simulation efforts. They introduce a method to achieve 130 times faster computation of stochastic models by applying GPGPU. The strength of such accelerated numerical calculation are sometimes underestimated in biology; faster simulation enables multiple runs and in turn improved accuracy of numerical calculation which may change the final conclusion of modeling study. This also highlights the need to carefully assess simulation results and estimations using computational tools.

The Quantitative method in biology

Author : Jules MacLeod
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Quantitative method in biology written by Jules MacLeod and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Quantitative Conservation Biology

Author : William F. Morris
Publisher : Sinauer Associates Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9780878935468
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (354 download)

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Download or read book Quantitative Conservation Biology written by William F. Morris and published by Sinauer Associates Incorporated. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The goal of this book is to provide practical, intelligible, and intuitive explanations of population modelling to empirical ecologists and conservation biologists. Modelling methods that do not require large amounts of data (typically unavailable for endangered species) are emphasised. As such, the book is appropriate for undergraduate and graduate students interested in quantitative conservation biology, managers charged with preserving endangered species, and, in short, for any conservation biologist or ecologist seeking to better understand the analysis and modelling of population data.

Quantitative Research in Human Biology and Medicine

Author : Sigismund Peller
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN 13 : 1483281086
Total Pages : 437 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (832 download)

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Download or read book Quantitative Research in Human Biology and Medicine written by Sigismund Peller and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quantitative Research in Human Biology and Medicine reflects the author's past activities and experiences in the field of medical statistics. The book presents statistical material from a variety of medical fields. The text contains chapters that deal with different aspects of vital statistics. It provides statistical surveys of perinatal mortality rate; epidemiology of various diseases, like cancer, tuberculosis, malaria, diphtheria, and scarlatina; and discussions of various aspects of human biology such as growth and development, genetics, and nutrition. The inheritance of mental qualities; the law governing multiple births; and historical demography are covered as well. Medical statisticians and physicians will find the book interesting.

Quantitative Analysis of Marine Biological Communities

Author : Gerald J. Bakus
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470044403
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Quantitative Analysis of Marine Biological Communities written by Gerald J. Bakus and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-01-22 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quantitative methods specifically tailored for the marine biologist While there are countless texts published on quantitative methods and many texts that cover quantitative terrestrial ecology, this text fills the need for the special quantitative problems confronting marine biologists and biological oceanographers. The author combines common quantitative techniques with recent advances in quantitative methodology and then demonstrates how these techniques can be used to study marine organisms, their behaviors, and their interactions with the environment. Readers learn how to better design experiments and sampling, employ sophisticated mathematical techniques, and accurately interpret and communicate the results. Most of this text is written at an introductory level, with a few topics that advance to more complex themes. Among the topics covered are plot/plotless sampling, biometrics, experimental design, game theory, optimization, time trends, modeling, and environmental impact assessments. Even readers new to quantitative methods will find the material accessible, with plenty of features to engage their interest, promote learning, and put their knowledge into practice: * One or more examples are provided to illustrate each individual quantitative technique presented in the text * The accompanying CD-ROM features two multimedia programs, several statistical programs, help to run complex statistical programs, and additional information amplifying topics covered in the text * References lead readers to additional information to pursue individual topics in greater depth Quantitative Analysis of Marine Biological Communities, with its extensive use of examples, is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students in marine biology. Marine biologists, regardless of their level of experience, will also discover new approaches to quantitative analysis tailored to the particular needs of their field.

Quantitative Methods in Biological and Medical Sciences

Author : H.O. Lancaster
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461226589
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (612 download)

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Download or read book Quantitative Methods in Biological and Medical Sciences written by H.O. Lancaster and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My original intention was to write a history of medical statistics, used in its prewar sense, expanding the writings on the subject by Major Greenwood, from which I formed many of my ideas in the early days immediately after the Second World War. In later years, I decided that the scope of his works was narrower than what I think is appropriate now, for he was writing in an era before the acceptance and use of the Fisherian methods and he was probably not aware of the mathematization of many parts of biological theory. Further, the boundary between the medical and biological sciences has largely disappeared. Many texts have now been written on branches of the theory and practice inspired by R. A. Fisher (see §4. 13). I discuss the history of the use of quantitative methods in the biological sciences, defined after the style of Peller (1967) as that branch of science that uses a quantitative approach to, or quantitative logical reasoning on, or biology. The mathematical tech any issue having to do with medicine niques are various and not classified here. Within the book I use "biological sciences" to include medicine but use the longer phrase in its title to avoid misunderstandings as to content. Moreover, most of the experimental work carried out in medical research laboratories is performed on animals other than man.

Quantitative Bioimaging

Author : Raimund J. Ober
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0429892136
Total Pages : 552 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (298 download)

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Download or read book Quantitative Bioimaging written by Raimund J. Ober and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-12-15 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quantitative bioimaging is a broad interdisciplinary field that exploits tools from biology, chemistry, optics, and statistical data analysis for the design and implementation of investigations of biological processes. Instead of adopting the traditional approach of focusing on just one of the component disciplines, this textbook provides a unique introduction to quantitative bioimaging that presents all of the disciplines in an integrated manner. The wide range of topics covered include basic concepts in molecular and cellular biology, relevant aspects of antibody technology, instrumentation and experimental design in fluorescence microscopy, introductory geometrical optics and diffraction theory, and parameter estimation and information theory for the analysis of stochastic data. Key Features: Comprises four parts, the first of which provides an overview of the topics that are developed from fundamental principles to more advanced levels in the other parts. Presents in the second part an in-depth introduction to the relevant background in molecular and cellular biology and in physical chemistry, which should be particularly useful for students without a formal background in these subjects. Provides in the third part a detailed treatment of microscopy techniques and optics, again starting from basic principles. Introduces in the fourth part modern statistical approaches to the determination of parameters of interest from microscopy data, in particular data generated by single molecule microscopy experiments. Uses two topics related to protein trafficking (transferrin trafficking and FcRn-mediated antibody trafficking) throughout the text to motivate and illustrate microscopy techniques. An online appendix providing the background and derivations for various mathematical results presented or used in the text is available at http://www.routledge.com/9781138598980.

The Quantitative Method in Biology

Author : Julius Macleod
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781330313770
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (137 download)

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Download or read book The Quantitative Method in Biology written by Julius Macleod and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-06-24 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Quantitative Method in Biology In Physics, Chemistry and Mineralogy the properties of the objects are measured and expressed by means of figures called constants. A constant is independent of any theory: it is the exact expression of a fact. The constants are in reality the material by means of which theories are built up, the explanation of the observed facts is found and the road opened for new discoveries. In Botany and Zoology, on the contrary, the properties (characters) of the living things are usually described by means of terms. We say that a given object is long or short, broad or narrow, oblong or oval, etc. Much progress would be rendered possible if such terms as long, broad, short, etc., were replaced by figures. This would be simple enough if the properties of animals and plants were invariable. Unfortunately these properties are almost always variable, not only within the limits of one species, but also among the children of the same parents and even among the progeny of one parent. Variability has been hitherto the great obstacle which has rendered impossible the general use of quantitative data (figures) in Biological Sciences. The object of the present book is to describe a method by which biological constants may be established. In the first two chapters I have expounded certain theoretical views about the notion of species and variation. Those views afford us a guide for the discovery of the primordia (simple or elementary properties or characters) which are to be measured in order to find constants. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Biology by Numbers

Author : Richard F. Burton
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521576987
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (769 download)

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Download or read book Biology by Numbers written by Richard F. Burton and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1998-02-26 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical undergraduate textbook for maths-shy biology students showing how basic maths reveals important insights.

Quantitative Understanding of Biosystems

Author : Thomas M. Nordlund
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 135180118X
Total Pages : 608 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (518 download)

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Download or read book Quantitative Understanding of Biosystems written by Thomas M. Nordlund and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for the prior edition "The author has done a magnificent job... this book is highly recommended for introducing biophysics to the motivated and curious undergraduate student." ―Contemporary Physics "a terrific text ... will enable students to understand the significance of biological parameters through quantitative examples―a modern way of learning biophysics." ―American Journal of Physics "A superb pedagogical textbook... Full-color illustrations aid students in their understanding" ―Midwest Book Review This new edition provides a complete update to the most accessible yet thorough introduction to the physical and quantitative aspects of biological systems and processes involving macromolecules, subcellular structures, and whole cells. It includes two brand new chapters covering experimental techniques, especially atomic force microscopy, complementing the updated coverage of mathematical and computational tools. The authors have also incorporated additions to the multimedia component of video clips and animations, as well as interactive diagrams and graphs. Key Features: Illustrates biological examples with estimates and calculations of biophysical parameters. Features two brand-new chapters on experimental methods, a general overview and focused introduction to atomic force microscopy. Includes new coverage of important topics such as measures of DNA twist, images of nanoparticle assembly, and novel optical and electron nanoscopy. Provides a guide to investigating current expert biophysical research. Enhanced self-study problems and an updated glossary of terms.

Quantitative Physiology

Author : Shangbin Chen
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9813340339
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (133 download)

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Download or read book Quantitative Physiology written by Shangbin Chen and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-02-09 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stephen Hawking says that the 21st century will be the century of complexity and indeed now systems biology or medicine means dealing with complexity. Both the genome and physiome have emerged in studying complex physiological systems. Computational and mathematical modeling has been regarded as an efficient tool to boost the understanding about living systems in normal or pathophysiological states. Covering applied methodology, basic case studies and complex applications, this volume provides researchers with an overview of modeling and computational studies of physiology (i.e. quantitative physiology), which is becoming an increasingly important branch of systems biology. This book aims to build multi-scale models to investigate functions in living systems and explain how biomolecules, cells, organs, organ systems and organisms carry out the chemical or physical functions. Some of the models addressed are related to gene expression, calcium signalling, neural activity, blood dynamics and bone mechanics. Combining theory and practice, with extensive use of MATLAB, this book is designed to establish a paradigm for quantitative physiology by integrating biology, mathematics, physics and informatics etc. To benefit from this book, the readers are expected to have a background in general physiology and mathematics

A Course in Mathematical Biology

Author : Gerda de Vries
Publisher : SIAM
ISBN 13 : 0898716128
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (987 download)

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Download or read book A Course in Mathematical Biology written by Gerda de Vries and published by SIAM. This book was released on 2006-07-01 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the only book that teaches all aspects of modern mathematical modeling and that is specifically designed to introduce undergraduate students to problem solving in the context of biology. Included is an integrated package of theoretical modeling and analysis tools, computational modeling techniques, and parameter estimation and model validation methods, with a focus on integrating analytical and computational tools in the modeling of biological processes. Divided into three parts, it covers basic analytical modeling techniques; introduces computational tools used in the modeling of biological problems; and includes various problems from epidemiology, ecology, and physiology. All chapters include realistic biological examples, including many exercises related to biological questions. In addition, 25 open-ended research projects are provided, suitable for students. An accompanying Web site contains solutions and a tutorial for the implementation of the computational modeling techniques. Calculations can be done in modern computing languages such as Maple, Mathematica, and MATLAB?.

Quantitative Laws in Biological Chemistry

Author : Svante Arrhenius
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781019871188
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (711 download)

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Download or read book Quantitative Laws in Biological Chemistry written by Svante Arrhenius and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A groundbreaking work that explores the fundamental principles governing chemical reactions in biological systems, and their implications for our understanding of life itself. Essential reading for anyone interested in the interface between chemistry and biology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Biology by Numbers

Author : Richard F. Burton
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521571562
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (715 download)

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Download or read book Biology by Numbers written by Richard F. Burton and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1998-02-26 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook is both an introduction to quantitative biology and a guide for the number-shy. Richard Burton fosters a sense of the fundamental importance and usefulness of mathematical principles in biology, with a fascinating range of examples. The book is geared toward the nonmathematician, and covers the basics as well as various more advanced topics from many diverse biological disciplines. Questions and calculations encourage active participation without holding up the casual reader. A key feature is the structure of the book. Rather than building it around biological disciplines, Dr. Burton emphasizes the common ways of reasoning used in areas as diverse as insect and population growth, seed mortality, and sensory response (to mention a few that use logarithms).