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Davis, Bernard David was born on January 7, 1916 in Franklin, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Harry and Tillie (Shain) Davis.
(This book had its genesis in Dr. Davis' remarkable editor...)
This book had its genesis in Dr. Davis' remarkable editorial in the New England Journal of Medicine that sharply criticized medical schools for lowering their standards of admission to fill minority quotas and ultimately risking the lives of patients. Davis' position (widely held, but seldom articulated) is that the standard of medical care is an even higher ideal than the redress of past racial injustice. A passionate battle is now being fought in our universities over the freedom to pursue ideals of objectivity and intellectual freedom that are incompatible with the mandates of a pragmatic social policy. Storm Over Biology examines many of the areas where scientific and social interests intersect and often conflict, such as genetic engineering and sociobiology. The essays are grouped under six headings: Genetics, Racism and Affirmative Action; Objectivity and Science; Evolution - Sociobiology, Ethics, and Molecular Genetics; Medical Education and Affirmative Action; Public Concern Over Science; and Genetic Engineering. Though trained and best known as a microbiologist, Bernard D. Davis addresses these issues philosophically. He emphasizes both the limitations of science and its enormous power to shape and inextricably alter our lives.
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Unlike most biotechnology textbooks, Dr. David P. Clark's Biotechnology approaches modern biotechnology from a molecular basis, which grew out of the increasing biochemical understanding of physiology. Using straightforward, less-technical jargon, Clark manages to introduce each chapter with a basic concept that ultimately evolves into a more specific detailed principle. This up-to-date text covers a wide realm of topics, including forensics and bioethics, using colorful illustrations and concise applications. This book will help readers understand molecular biotechnology as a scientific discipline, how the research in this area is conducted, and how this technology may impact the future. · Up-to-date text focuses on modern biotechnology with a molecular foundation · Basic concepts followed by more detailed, specific applications · Clear, color illustrations of key topics and concepts · Clearly written without overly technical jargon or complicated examples
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Molecular Biology: Academic Cell Update provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of molecular biology and its applications. It deliberately covers a broad range of topics to show that molecular biology is applicable to human medicine and health, as well as veterinary medicine, evolution, agriculture, and other areas. The present Update includes the study guide with online content, journal specific images, and test bank. It also offers vocabulary flashcards and online self-quizzing called Test Prep. The book begins by defining some basic concepts in genetics such as biochemical pathways, phenotypes and genotypes, chromosomes, and alleles. It explains the characteristics of cells and organisms, DNA, RNA, and proteins. It also describes genetic processes such as transcription, recombination and repair, regulation, and mutations. The chapters on viruses and bacteria discuss their life cycle, diversity, reproduction, and gene transfer. Later chapters cover topics such as molecular evolution; the isolation, purification, detection, and hybridization of DNA; basic molecular cloning techniques; proteomics; and processes such as the polymerase chain reaction, DNA sequencing, and gene expression screening. *Now with an online study guide with the most current, relevant research from Cell Press *Full supplements including test bank, powerpoint and online self quizzing *Up to date description of genetic engineering, genomics, and related areas * Basic concepts followed by more detailed, specific applications * Hundreds of color illustrations enhance key topics and concepts * Covers medical, agricultural, and social aspects of molecular biology * Organized pedagogy includes running glossaries and keynotes (mini-summaries) to hasten comprehension
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Easy Reading: Diese neue Lehrbuch-Reihe bietet erstklassige englischsprachige Original-Lehrbücher mit deutschen Übersetzungshilfen. Molecular biology is a fast-growing field. Students need a clear understanding of new discoveries and laboratory methods, as well as a firm grasp of the fundamental concepts. Clark's Molecular Biology offers both.
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( Biotechnology, Second Edition approaches modern biotech...)
Biotechnology, Second Edition approaches modern biotechnology from a molecular basis, which has grown out of increasing biochemical understanding of genetics and physiology. Using straightforward, less-technical jargon, Clark and Pazdernik introduce each chapter with basic concepts that develop into more specific and detailed applications. This up-to-date text covers a wide realm of topics including forensics, bioethics, and nanobiotechnology using colorful illustrations and concise applications. In addition, the book integrates recent, relevant primary research articles for each chapter, which are presented on an accompanying website. The articles demonstrate key concepts or applications of the concepts presented in the chapter, which allows the reader to see how the foundational knowledge in this textbook bridges into primary research. This book helps readers understand what molecular biotechnology actually is as a scientific discipline, how research in this area is conducted, and how this technology may impact the future. • Up-to-date text focuses on modern biotechnology with a molecular foundation • Includes clear, color illustrations of key topics and concept • Features clearly written without overly technical jargon or complicated examples • Provides a comprehensive supplements package with an easy-to-use study guide, full primary research articles that demonstrate how research is conducted, and instructor-only resources
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Davis, Bernard David was born on January 7, 1916 in Franklin, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Harry and Tillie (Shain) Davis.
AB, Harvard University, 1936. Doctor of Medicine, Harvard University, 1940.
Intern, fellow Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1940-1941. Commissioned officer United States Public Health Service, 1942-1954. Successively assigned National Institutes of Health, Columbia University, Public Health Research Institute of New York, Rockefeller Institute, and charge.
United States Public Health Service Tuberculosis Research Laboratory at Cornell University Medical School, 1947-1954. Professor pharmacology, chairman department New York University Medical School, 1954-1957. Professor bacteriology, chairman department Harvard Medical School, 1957-1968, Adele Lehman professor bacteriology and immunology, 1963-1968, Adele Lehman professor bacterial physiology, director bacterial physiological unit, 1968-1984, professor emeritus, 1984-1994.
Visiting investigator Pasteur Institute, Paris, 1954, Weizmann Institute, 1968, University Tel Aviv, 1983. Visiting professor University California, Berkeley, 1984-1985, National Taiwan University Medical School, 1987. Member division committee for biology, medicine National Science Foundation, 1954-1957.
Member medical advisory board Hebrew University, 1956-1970.
( Biotechnology, Second Edition approaches modern biotech...)
(Molecular Biology: Academic Cell Update provides an intro...)
(Easy Reading: Diese neue Lehrbuch-Reihe bietet erstklassi...)
(Unlike most biotechnology textbooks, Dr. David P. Clark's...)
(This book had its genesis in Dr. Davis' remarkable editor...)
Past trustee Worcester Foundation for Experimental Biology. Member National Academy of Sciences (Waksman award 1989), American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, American Academy Arts and Sciences (vice president 1977-1979), Institute of Medicine, American Society Microbiology (Hoechst-Roussel award 1989), Society General Physiology (president 1964-1965), Harvey Society, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, Alpha Omega Alpha.
Married Elizabeth Menzel, June 19, 1955. Children: Franklin A., Jonathan H., Katherine J.