This reference resource offers cutting-edge coverage of life science topics, including agriculture, anatomy, biochemistry, biology, genetics, medicine, and molecular biology. From stem cells to cloning, no topic relevant to twenty-first century life science has been omitted.

FEATURES OF THIS RESOURCE:

• 470 individual signed articles
• Color photographs, diagrams, and charts
• Articles include:
  • Definition of topic
  • In-depth profile
  • Boxed features:
    • Core Facts (in longer articles)
    • Connections
    • A Closer Look
    • Discoverers
    • Evolution
    • At Risk
    • Science and Society
  • Cross-references
  • Further reading and research

The 470 articles in this resource cover all facets of life sciences with articles ranging from Animal Experimentation to Zoos, from Personality Disorder to Virology, and from Biological Warfare to Space Medicine. Special emphasis is placed on the core subjects of life sciences such as systems and life cycles.

Modern science is ever-changing. It is the goal of this resource to incorporate recent discoveries so that readers keep as up-to-date as possible. Accessibly written and user-friendly, this reference resource is a perfect supplement to the classroom curriculum.