The role of theory in advancing 21st-century biology : catalyzing transformative research /

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores Corporativos: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Defining and Advancing the Conceptual Basis of Biological Sciences in the 21st Century, National Research Council (U.S.). Board on Life Sciences, National Academy of Sciences (U.S.)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2008.
Temas:
Biology > Research.
Biologie > Recherche.
NATURE > Reference.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > General.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Biology.
Biology > Research
Biowissenschaften
Leben
Biologisches System
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Front Matter
  • Acknowledgments
  • Contents
  • Summary
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 The Integral Role of Theory in Biology
  • 3 Are There Still New Life Forms to Be Discovered? The Diversity of Life-Why It Exists and Why It's Important
  • 4 What Role Does Life Play in the Metabolism of Planet Earth?
  • 5 How Do Cells Really Work?
  • 6 What Are the Engineering Principles of Life?
  • 7 What Is the Information That Defines and Sustains Life?
  • 8 What Determines How Organisms Behave in Their Worlds?
  • 9 How Much Can We Tell About the Past-and Predict About the Future-by Studying Life on Earth Today?10 Education:Learning to Think About the Elephant
  • 11 Findings and Recommendations
  • References
  • Appendixes
  • Appendix A: Statement of Task
  • Appendix B: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members
  • Appendix C: Workshop on Defining and Advancing the Conceptual Basis of Biological Science for the 21st Century

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