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Biology Trending is designed to combine the teaching of biological concepts within the context of current societal issues. It encourages introductory biology students to think critically about the role science plays in their world. The book is accompanied by a range of digital Instructor and Student Resources.
List of contents
1. Biology, Science, and Society
2. Genes, Chromosomes, and DNA
3. Human Genetics and Gene Expression
4. Genetic Engineering and Genomics
5. Evolution
6. Classifying Nature's Diversity
7. Human Variation
8. Nutrition, Ciculation, and Health
9. Population and Reproduction
10. Stem Cells, Cell Division, and Cancer
11. The Nervous System and Senses
12. Aging and Alzheimer's Disease
13. Drugs and Addiction
14. Mind, Body, and Immunity
15. HIV and AIDS
16. New Infectious Threats
17. Plants to Feed the World
18. Biodiversity and Threatened Habitats
19. Climate Change and Other Threats to the Biosphere
About the author
Eli C. Minkoff is Professor Emeritus of Biology at Bates College and Adjunct Professor at Worcester State University. He received his bachelor's degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Columbia University and his MA and PhD from Harvard University. Dr. Minkoff has published several books as well as many articles in scholarly journals and encyclopedic reference works. His main field of research is the evolutionary biology of primates and other mammals.
Jennifer K. Hood-De-Grenier is Professor and Chair of Biology at Worcester State University. She received her bacherlor's degree from Williams College and her PhD from Harvard University. She is a cell and molecular biologist with interests in genetics, biochemistry, cancer biology, and science writing. She has published in the areas of nuclear transport, cell cycle control, cell morphology, and biology education.
Summary
Biology Trending is designed to combine the teaching of biological concepts within the context of current societal issues. It encourages introductory biology students to think critically about the role science plays in their world. The book is accompanied by a range of digital Instructor and Student Resources.
