Real stories about real people and real science.

From the groundbreaking partnership of Macmillan Learning and Scientific American comes this one-of-a-kind introduction to the science of biology and its impact on the way we live.

Biology for a Changing World explores the core ideas of biology through chapters written and illustrated in the style of a Scientific American article. Chapters don’t just feature compelling stories of real people—each chapter is a newsworthy story that serves as...

This textbook provides an integrated physical and biochemical foundation for undergraduate students majoring in biology or health sciences. It is particularly suitable for students planning to enter the pharmaceutical industry. This new generation of molecular biologists and biochemists will harness the tools and insights of physics and chemistry to exploit the emergence of genomics and systems-level information in biology, and will shape the future of medicine.

Welke rol spelen cortisol en adrenaline bij het opslaan van herinneringen? Hoe beïnvloeden neurotransmitters onze beslissingen? Hoe sturen deze stofjes honger, angst en slaap aan? En welke invloed hebben hormonen op onze romantische relaties?

In Bestuurders van het brein maak je kennis met de stofjes die onze hersenen regeren. Wetenschapsschrijver Ginny Smith legt uit wat deze moleculen precies doen en hoe ze op elkaar inwerken. Ze praat met wetenschappers over de nieuwste inzichten en vert...

- Beschrijft de werking van het menselijke lichaam en hoe dit verbonden is met de omgeving en het gedrag. - Deze basiskennis helpt om betere pedagogische keuzes te maken in functie van een optimale ontwikkeling van kinderen en jongeren. - Geschikt voor studenten en professionals in sociaal werk, pedagogie, psychologie en sociale readaptatiewetenschappen.

Our understanding of human evolution is proceeding at an unprecedented rate over the last years due to spectacular fossil finds, reconstructions based on genome comparison, ancient DNA sequencing and new insights into developmental genetics. This book takes an integrative approach in which the development of the human embryo, the evolutionary history of our body, the structure of human populations, their dispersal over the world and their cultures are examined by integrating paleoanthropology...

Embark on a groundbreaking voyage through the pages of "On the Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin, a timeless masterpiece that shook the foundations of science and forever altered our understanding of life on Earth. In this riveting exploration, Darwin unveils the awe-inspiring theory of natural selection, a revolutionary concept that explains the intricate web of life through the lens of adaptation and survival.

Join Darwin on an intellectual adventure as he meticulously lays out the evide...

Essential Cell Biology features lively, clear writing paired with exceptional illustrations and Dynamic Figures in the Norton Illumine Ebook, making it the ideal textbook for a first course in cell biology. The Sixth Edition incorporates new research throughout, highlighting emerging research areas like COVID-19. Check Your Understanding questions with rich answer-specific feedback throughout each chapter in the Illumine Ebook allow students to assess their reading comprehension, while Smartw...

How Genes Influence Behavior takes a personal and lively approach to the study of behavioral genetics, providing an up-to-date and accessible introduction to a variety of approaches and their application to a wide range of disorders, and modeling a critical approach to both methods and results. This second edition includes additional biology content to help students understand the biological foundations of the field, while maintaining an appropriate focus on the main issues of relevance to ps...

The most dynamic, comprehensive, and student-friendly text on the nature of microorganisms and the fascinating processes they employ in producing infections disease. A Doody's Core Title. For more than a quarter-of-a-century, this renowned text has helped readers develop a solid grasp of the significance of etiologic agents, the pathogenic processes, epidemiology, and the basis of therapy for infectious diseases. Now, with a NEW four-color design, the book is shorter and more assessable for s...

Life is engaging, active, and focused on skills.

The digital update to the 12th edition of Life: The Science of Biology features fully updated text content that works in conjunction with a powerful online suite of materials in Achieve to support the mission of Life by teaching students the skills and understanding of experimentation and data they need to succeed in introductory biology and ultimately in their future science careers. By engaging students with active discovery, a sharp focus on...