Resources by Edward Arnold

Biotechnology

Produced in 1981 by the Institute of Biology as part of its Studies in Biology series, this booklet aims to highlight some of the important biological components of biotechnology.

The booklet contains sections that cover topics that include:
* Substrates for biotechnology
* Fermenter technology...

Biotechnology concerns the practical application of organisms or their components. Historically, biotechnology was an art, involved in the production of wines, beers and cheeses. Nowadays it involves a series of advanced technologies spanning biology, chemistry, and process engineering. In recent years innovations...

This book serves as a comprehensive introduction to a once little known but remarkable group of micro organisms which resemble bateria and function like simple green plants. Through blue-green bacteria represent one of the most ancient forms of life on Earth and are probly responsible for such fundamental changes...

Bone and Biomineralization

Produced in 1975 by the Institute of Biology as part of its Studies in Biology series, this booklet examines experiments used to study the physiology of bone and other mineralized tissues.

It contains sections that examine topics including:
* Properties of calcified tissues
* The solubility of...

This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes all the latest publications from UK educational publishers.

Boreal Ecology

Produced in 1978 by the Institute of Biology as part of its Studies in Biology series, this booklet looks at the ecology of the earth’s northern (boreal) regions. These are habitats where organisms need to be adapted to lower temperatures and may be effected by snow cover for some or all of the year.

The...

This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes all the latest publications from UK educational publishers.

Carrion and Dung: the Decomposition of Animal Wastes

Produced in 1983 by the Institute of Biology as part of its Studies in Biology series, this booklet looks at the interesting subject of the decomposition system and the importance of the organisms which facilitate this to ecology. This booklet examines the mechanics and processes of the decomposition of carrion and...

This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes all the latest publications from UK educational publishers.

Cell Division and Heredity

Produced in 1970 by the Institute of Biology as part of its Studies in Biology series, this booklet looks at mitosis and meiosis in relation to reproduction as a whole. It considers meiosis as a sequence of events through which the genetic information of all sexually...