The Innovation Station and Virtual Reality
The Innovation Station in the J.D. McKean Library, Room 102, has three VR setups offering a selection of Steam VR programs to explore and experience. Biology related programs and games include:
To use VR, just stop at the Library Service desk, check out the VR controllers, and then go to the Innovation Station.
New Books & Ebooks
Climate Change by
This book provides a holistic consideration of climate change that goes beyond pure science, fleshing out the discussion by considering cultural, historical, and policy-driven aspects of this important issue.Climate change is a controversial topic that promises to reframe rudimentary ideas about our world and how we will live in it. The articles in Climate Change: An Encyclopedia of Science and History are designed to inform readers' decision making through the insight of scholars from around the world, each of whom brings a unique approach to this topic. The work goes beyond pure science to consider other important factors, weighing the cultural, historical, and policy-driven contributors to this issue. In addition, the book explores the ideas that have converged and evolved in order to clarify our current predicament. By considering climate change in this holistic fashion, this reference collection will prepare readers to consider the issue from every angle. Each article in the work is suitable for general readers, particularly students in high school and college, and is intended to inform and educate anyone about climate change, providing valuable information regarding the stages of mitigation and adaptation that are occurring all around us.
Call Number: QC903 .C48 2013 - ReferenceISBN: 9781598847611Publication Date: 2013-01-08
Dictionary of Bioscience by
Derived from the world-renowned McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, Sixth Edition, this vital reference offers a wealth of essential information in a portable, convenient, quick-find format. Whether you're a professional, a student, a writer, or a general reader with an interest in science, there is no better or more authoritative way to stay up-to-speed with the current language of bioscience or gain an understanding of its key ideas and concepts. Written in clear, simple language understandable to the general reader, yet in-depth enough for scientists, educators, and advanced students, The McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Bioscience, Second Edition: * Has been extensively revised, with 18,000 entries encompassing the language of the life sciences * Includes synonyms, acronyms, and abbreviations * Provides pronunciations for all terms * Covers more than 20 areas of life science, including anatomy, biochemistry, botany, evolution, genetics, microbiology, physiology, and zoology, and has been expanded to cover other important biomedical sciences such as forensics, neuroscience, pathology, pharmacology, and veterinary science * Includes an appendix containing tables of useful data and information * Is based on the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms - for more than a quarter-of-a-century THE standard international reference Carefully reviewed for clarity, completeness, and accuracy, the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Bioscience, Second Edition, offers a standard of excellence unmatched by any similar publication.
Call Number: QH302.5 .M382 - ReferenceISBN: 9780071410434Publication Date: 2003-01-27
The Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology by
The Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology, Fifth Edition, provides definitions for thousands of terms used in the study of cell and molecular biology. The headword count has been expanded to 12,000 from 10,000 in the Fourth Edition. Over 4,000 headwords have been rewritten. Some headwords have second, third, and even sixth definitions, while fewer than half are unchanged. Many of the additions were made to extend the scope in plant cell biology, microbiology, and bioinformatics. Several entries related to specific pharmaceutical compounds have been removed, while some generic entries ("alpha blockers," "NSAIDs," and "tetracycline antibiotics," for example), and some that are frequently part of the experimentalist's toolkit and probably never used in the clinic, have been retained. The Appendix includes prefixes for SI units, the Greek alphabet, useful constants, and single-letter codes for amino acids.
Call Number: QH575 .D55 - ReferenceISBN: 9780123849311Publication Date: 2013-01-15
Free Radical Biology of and Endocrine, Metabolic Immune Disorders by
This reference explores the science of signaling mechanisms associated with diseases like endocrine, metabolic and immune disorders which are linked to oxidative stress mediated disease mechanisms. The common diseases in these categories include diabetes mellitus and arthritis and conditions defined by inflammation and autoimmunity. These diseases involve metabolic pathways mediated by reactive oxygen species or free radicals. The pathways are targets in the mechanism of drugs which aim to treat related disorders. The book covers key topics in free radical biology that help to understand the nature of the pathways and the pharmacology of the drugs that are designed to target them.5 chapters elucidate the free radical biology of the diseases.1. Role of free radical biology in diabetes mellitus2. Role of GSK3 in regulation of insulin release and glucose metabolism3. Regulatory role of NRF2 in rheumatoid arthritis4. Role of free radical biology in Alzheimer's disease5. Regulatory role of immune cells mediated antibody on rheumatoid arthritis Key features:- Elucidates the key biochemical and pharmacological mechanisms that are mediated by free radicals in common endocrine, metabolic and immune diseases- Explains the activation of immunological factors (like RF and ACPA) that trigger inflammation and arthritis- Covers the role of free radicals in Alzheimer's disease and new interventions that target mitochondrial mechanisms- Systematically explains the molecular biology of free radicals with the help of schematic diagrams - Includes references for further reading The accessible and structured text in this reference make it a suitable resource for all biomedical scientists, faculty and postgraduate students in academia and industry.
ISBN: 9789815049237Publication Date: 2022-04-20
Grain and Noise - Artists in Synthetic Biology Labs by
The collaboration between scientists and artists in the form of Artist-in-Lab residencies may not only cause a productive disturbance for a day's work in the laboratory, but also reveal new ways of understanding. Research and science communication company Biofaction has brought together artists and synthetic biologists throughout Europe in a residence program that spans four truly cross-disciplinary collaborations. The contributors to this volume share their reflections of the dynamic frictions that occurred when their artistic and scientific worlds met. These stories, where chemistry labs, tobacco plants, genetically edited bacteria, and new-to-nature enzymes collide with music, photography, film, and visual arts, infuse the ongoing dialogue between art and sciences with grain, noise, and synergies.
ISBN: 9783837665161Publication Date: 2024-04-09
Gray's Anatomy by
Susan Standring, MBE, PhD, DSc, FKC, Hon FAS, Hon FRCS Trust Gray's. Building on over 160 years of anatomical excellence In 1858, Drs Henry Gray and Henry Vandyke Carter created a book for their surgical colleagues that established an enduring standard among anatomical texts. After more than 160 years of continuous publication, Gray's Anatomy remains the definitive, comprehensive reference on the subject, offering ready access to the information you need to ensure safe, effective practice. This 42nd edition has been meticulously revised and updated throughout, reflecting the very latest understanding of clinical anatomy from the world's leading clinicians and biomedical scientists. The book's acclaimed, lavish art programme and clear text has been further enhanced, while major advances in imaging techniques and the new insights they bring are fully captured in state of the art X-ray, CT, MR and ultrasonic images. The accompanying eBook version is richly enhanced with additional content and media, covering all the body regions, cell biology, development and embryogenesis - and now includes two new systems-orientated chapters. This combines to unlock a whole new level of related information and interactivity, in keeping with the spirit of innovation that has characterised Gray's Anatomy since its inception. Each chapter has been edited by international leaders in their field, ensuring access to the very latest evidence-based information on topics Over 150 new radiology images, offering the very latest X-ray, multiplanar CT and MR perspectives, including state-of-the-art cinematic rendering The downloadable Expert Consult eBook version included with your (print) purchase allows you to easily search all of the text, figures, references and videos from the book on a variety of devices Electronic enhancements include additional text, tables, illustrations, labelled imaging and videos, as well as 21 specially commissioned 'Commentaries' on new and emerging topics related to anatomy Now featuring two extensive electronic chapters providing full coverage of the peripheral nervous system and the vascular and lymphatic systems. The result is a more complete, practical and engaging resource than ever before, which will prove invaluable to all clinicians who require an accurate, in-depth knowledge of anatomy.
Call Number: QV 4 G653pISBN: 9780702077050Publication Date: 2020-10-28
Introduction to Systems Biology: Workbook for Flipped-Classroom Teaching by ISBN: 9781800644120Publication Date: 2023
Oceanography and Marine Biology by
Celebrating its 60th volume (and thus 60 years of publication), this series remains one of the most cited sources in marine science and oceanography. This anniversary volume includes an Editorial discussing the UN Decade of Ocean Science as well as appreciation notes on the work of previous Editor-in-Chiefs. Chapters are authored by leading experts from around the world, including Greece, Chile, Australia, Canada and Australia, while an international Editorial Board ensures continued high quality and rigorous peer review of published articles. The ever increasing interest in work in oceanography and marine biology and its relevance to global environmental issues, especially global climate change and its impacts, creates a demand for authoritative reviews summarizing the results of recent research. Supplementary online videos as well as additional Tables and Appendices are available on the Support Tab of the book's Routledge webpage. This volume is available Open Access.
ISBN: 9781032265056Publication Date: 2022-12-08
Philosophy of Developmental Biology by
The history of developmental biology is interwoven with debates as to whether mechanistic explanations of development are possible or whether alternative explanatory principles or even vital forces need to be assumed. In particular, the demonstrated ability of embryonic cells to tune their developmental fate precisely to their relative position and the overall size of the embryo was once thought to be inexplicable in mechanistic terms. Taking a causal perspective, this Element examines to what extent and how developmental biology, having turned molecular about four decades ago, has been able to meet the vitalist challenge. It focuses not only on the nature of explanations but also on the usefulness of causal knowledge - including the knowledge of classical experimental embryology - for further scientific discovery. It also shows how this causal perspective allows us to understand the nature and significance of some key concepts, including organizer, signal and morphogen. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.ccess on Cambridge Core.ccess on Cambridge Core.ccess on Cambridge Core.
ISBN: 9781009184151Publication Date: 2022-04-21
MCAT Books
AAMC the Official Guide to the MCAT® Exam, Fifth Edition by
The Official Guide to the MCAT® Exam, the only comprehensive overview about the MCAT exam, includes 120 practice questions and solutions (30 questions in each of the four sections of the MCAT exam) written by the developers of the MCAT exam at the AAMC Everything you need to know about the exam sections Tips on how to prepare for the exam Details on how the exam is scored, information on holistic admissions, and more.
Call Number: On Reserve - Inquire at the Library Service DeskISBN: 9781577541738Publication Date: 2017-11-01
MCAT Complete 7-Book Subject Review 2024-2025, Set Includes Books, Online Prep, 3 Practice Tests by
Kaplan's MCAT Complete 7-Book Subject Review 2024-2025 reflects the latest, most accurate, and most testable materials on the MCAT. Streamlined and intuitive layouts facilitate easier review. Rated "Best of the Best" in MCAT Prep Books by BestReviews You'll get efficient strategies, detailed subject review, and 3 full-length online practice tests--all authored by the experts behind the MCAT prep course that has helped more people get into medical school than all other major courses combined. Efficient Strategies and In-Depth Review Guided examples with expert thinking in our Behavioral Sciences, Biochemistry, and Biology books present scientific articles and walk you through challenging open-ended questions Entirely revamped CARS content with updated methods for the latest exam challenges High-Yield badges indicate the most testable content based on AAMC materials Concept summaries boil down the need-to-know information in each chapter, including any necessary equations to memorize Full-color, 24-page MCAT Quicksheets emphasize the most important information in visual form Chapter Profiles indicate the degree to which each chapter is tested and the testmaker content categories to which it aligns Charts, graphs, diagrams, and full-color, 3-D illustrations help turn even the most complex science into easy-to-visualize concepts Realistic Practice One year of online access to 3 full-length practice tests, selected instructional videos, practice questions, and quizzes Hundreds of practice questions in the books show you how to apply concepts and equations Quizzes at the beginning of each chapter help you figure out what you already know and prep more efficiently Learning objectives and concept checks ensure you're focusing on the most important information in each chapter Expert Guidance Sidebars illustrate connections between concepts and include references to more information, real-world tie ins, mnemonics, and MCAT-specific tips Comprehensive subject review written by top-rated, award-winning Kaplan instructors who guide you on where to focus your efforts and how to organize your review All material is vetted by editors with advanced science degrees and by a medical doctor We know the test: The Kaplan MCAT team has spent years studying every MCAT-related document available, and our experts ensure our practice questions and study materials are true to the test
Call Number: On Reserve - Inquire at the Library Service DeskISBN: 9781506287065Publication Date: 2023-07-04
v.1 - MCAT Behavioral sciences review; v.2 - MCAT Biochemistry review; v.3 - MCAT Biology review; v.4 - MCAT General chemistry review; v.5 - MCAT Organic chemistry review; v.6 - Physics and math review; v.7 - Critical analysis and reasoning skills review; v.8 - MCAT Quicksheets.
MCAT QBook by
Next Step's MCAT QBook provides 2,000 MCAT discrete questions covering all the sciences, including psychology and sociology. Each question also includes a complete explanation of correct and incorrect answer choices. Students should plan to use this book as a supplement to their MCAT content review to check understanding and identify problem areas to focus study. This book was written from the ground up for the revised (2015 and later) MCAT. Those who purchase a Next Step book also get free access to our online MCAT diagnostic test.
Call Number: On Reserve - Inquire at the Library Service DeskISBN: 9781944935054Publication Date: 2016-09-01
Princeton Review MCAT Prep, 2021-2022 by
ESSENTIAL SUBJECT REVIEW FOR YOUR TOP MCAT SCORE. This comprehensive, all-in-one resource preparesyou for the MCAT with in-depth content reviews, test-conquering strategies, a tear-out "cheat sheet" reference guide, and 4 full-length online practice exams for total test preparation. Walk into test day with confidence, armed with this resource designed to prepare you for MCAT scoring success. The Princeton Review MCAT Prep provides unparalleled MCAT content coverage, including- .Detailed coverage of MCAT test essentials, plus topic-by-topic subject reviews for Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, CARS (Critical Analysis and Reasoning), Biology, Biochemistry, Physics & Math, and Psychology & Sociology . Specific strategies for tackling every question type . A full-color, 16-page tear-out reference guide with all the most important formulas, diagrams, information, concepts, and charts for every MCAT section . Tons of illustrations, diagrams, and tables . A comprehensive index PLUS! Access to 4 full-length practice exams with detailed answer explanations online
Call Number: On Reserve - Inquire at the Library Service DeskISBN: 9780525570417Publication Date: 2021-03-23
