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Biology Laboratory Manual: Introduction to Molecular, Cellular, and Physiological Principles
Carly Manz; Chanda Skelton · Iowa State University Digital Press · 2025
This lab manual is designed for students enrolled in the second lab course in the introductory biology sequence at Iowa State University. It is a semester-long lab course, required by most life-science-related majors at ISU, and includes activities on the scientific method, molecular and cellular biology, energetics, genetics, plant anatomy and physiology, and animal anatomy and physiology.
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Community interventions in obesity-related chronic diseases
Sherri Cirignano; Sara Elnakib; Karen Ensle; Christine Zellers · Rutgers University Libraries (RUcore) · 2023
The rate of obesity continues to climb in the United States in all age groups. National reports, including the Trust for America’s Health annual report State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America, highlight key findings and policy recommendations. The need to continue to work towards stabilization of the obesity epidemic could not be more important as consequences of this chronic disease can be dire, potentially affecting physical health with an increase in risk for chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and several types of cancer as well as potentially affecting behavioral health. Curbing the high rates of obesity is particularly of importance when considering the prevalence of childhood obesity, which is on the rise not only in the United States but is also increasing globally. Although there are certain risk factors such as genetics that are not modifiable in this group, there are many dietary, physical activity and environmental factors that are modifiable through lifestyle changes. This course will explore ways to address these lifestyle changes for children through adults with both federally- and NGO- based community interventions that are working towards combating overweight and obesity and how they aim to do so with a health equity lens in mind.
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Bioethics: A Coursebook
Daan Kenis; Mayli Mertens; Franlu Vulliermet; Varsha Paleri · Open Book Publishers · 2025
This coursebook offers an expansive exploration of bioethics, an interdisciplinary field examining ethical, social, and legal dilemmas in medicine, life sciences, and beyond. It challenges conventional boundaries, embracing Van Rensselaer Potter’s vision of bioethics as a global, holistic ethics of life—integrating human health, environmental considerations, and transdisciplinary insights. Through engaging discussions, thought experiments, and case studies, the book empowers students to critically reflect on ethical questions without dictating rigid answers. Topics range from the historical roots of ethical thought to cutting-edge debates in molecular biology, such as epigenetics and exposomics, demonstrating how interconnected human, animal, and environmental health truly are. Central themes include the limits of scientific knowledge, the biases shaping research, and the evolving interplay between moral philosophy and empirical science. Students will encounter key philosophical frameworks—ontology, epistemology, and ethics—woven into practical bioethical applications. Feminist philosophy, experimental bioethics, and embedded ethics enrich this perspective, urging readers to question assumptions, embrace diverse viewpoints, and connect ethical principles with real-world science. Targeted at students in philosophy, biology, biomedical sciences, and bioengineering, this book is a toolkit for future thinkers, fostering a nuanced understanding of how ethical science advances humanity in a complex, ever-changing world.
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Bis 2A: Introductory Biology - Spring 2025 (Singer and Namekawa)
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In the contents: 1.26: 2025 Bis2A Namekawa Posttranslational Modifications and Epigenetics
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ENVS C100: Environmental Science
Tanya Hoerer · Coastline College
In the contents: 2.6.02: Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics · 2.6.3.05: Epigenetics Assay
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A Laboratory Guide to Clinical Hematology
Valentin Villatoro and Michelle To · Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
In the contents: 12.06: Flow Cytometry Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics
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Lifespan Development A Psychological Perspective 4e
Martha Lally & Suzanne Valentine-French · College of Lake County
In the contents: 2.05: Behavioral Genetics
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Maternal-Newborn Nursing
OpenStax · LibreTexts
In the contents: 4.03: Genetics
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ANTH-1: Explorations 2nd Edition
Kathryn R. Taylor · Fresno City College
In the contents: 03: Molecular Biology and Genetics · 3.02: Introduction to Genetics · 3.05: Mendelian Genetics
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CHEM 2141: Survey of Physical Chemistry
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In the contents: 8.4.02: Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics · 8.4.3.05: Epigenetics Assay
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Child Growth & Development Remix 2026
Kim Martin · Copper Mountain College
In the contents: 5.01: The Role of Genetics
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Introduction to Psychology (Lumen - Complete)
LibreTexts
In the contents: 6.15: Human Genetics
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General Biology
OpenStax · LibreTexts
In the contents: 03: Unit III- Genetics · 4.2.03: Population Genetics
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Biological Anthropology Lab
Anthropology Department · Gavilan College
In the contents: 02: Molecular Biology and Genetics
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Biological Psychology
Michael Hove and Steven A. Martinez · Fitchburg State University and Temple University
In the contents: 09: Genetics and Epigenetics in Psychology · 9.02: Fundamental Genetics and Genetic Variation · 9.03: The Nature-Nurture Question and Behavior Genetics
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Physiology Labs at Home
Mark Kelly · Irvine Valley College
In the contents: 14: Genetics
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TED 1200 - Child and Adolescent Development
Mary Y Bonnell · Prince George's Community College
In the contents: 2.06: Behavioral Genetics
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Biopsychology
Open Education Resource Initative · OERI
In the contents: 3.07: Epigenetics in Psychology · 3.08: Human Genetics · 18.02: Chapter 3- Phenotypic Variation and Population Genetics
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Chem 4320/5320: Biochemistry 1
University of Arkansas Little Rock
We are now in an age of exceptional opportunities for the application of our great understanding of Biochemistry to problems in medicine, dentistry, agriculture, forensics, anthropology, environmental science, nutrition, physiology, genetics, and immunology; practically all of the primary specialties on the life sciences.
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PSY 100 Biddle
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In the contents: 3.01: Human Genetics