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Questions tagged [book-recommendation]

Questions relating to requests for basic reference materials on a broad area of study.

Imprecise questions on book recommendations tend to generate opinion-based answers. In order to not be considered opinion-based, and therefore closed, book recommendation questions must provide the following information:

  • Broad area of study (default)
  • Scope of the book (i.e. what topics should it cover). This should be a detailed list of topics that the OP is interested to study.
  • Level of the book (i.e. should it be a suitable/intended for beginners or should it have detailed information suited for an advanced reader)

Other useful information includes why some books are specifically not deemed suitable.

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Introductory biology text for an outsider

I'm a maths major and I have an interest in learning biology. I know very, very little; I know how babies are made and that's about it. Could anyone recommend a stimulating text to read for its own sake and also to use to learn biology?
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Books for beginners

I want to study biology. I have zero previous knowledge of biology but I know Physics, Chemistry and Maths. From which book should I start? I have heard about Campbell Biology, but it is very costly in India(more than my 1 month's earning). So…
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What are good sources of free-to-use images and diagrams

I am looking for good image repositories for biology teaching. Photos and textbook-like diagrams. I am interested in images that can be used commercially without payment, or, at least, that require a small one-time payment. They would be used in…
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A book about the palmaceae

I hope this isn't inappropriate for the forum - I'm trying to find a book that I read several decades ago, possibly 40 years or so. As I recall, it was a systematic treatment of the whole of the palmaceae. The title was fairly brief, possible just…
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what are the best books for the IIT-JAM biological sciences exam?

I'm from India and i'm preparing for a competitive exam called the Joint Admissions Test for a Masters admission. I need help in finding books to read from for these chapters: General Biology: Taxonomy and physiology, Pro-and eukaryotic organism;…
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Looking for university/graduate-level texts on RNA

Although I was not a biology major in college, I took the biology introduction sequence, as well as organic chemistry and biochemistry. I would like to learn more about RNA and ribozymes. What texts/textbooks are currently used? Perhaps it's best…
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Searching for comprehensive textbook

I am extremely interested in science in general and in particular biology. Due to a different choice of career-path I probably will not be learning any more biology anytime soon. So I would love to get my hands on a comprehensive textbook biology…
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Book recomendation: cell cycle regulation

I aim to study cell cycle regulation, can some of you suggest a good book or website that systematically explains the topic. It should include- Detailed account of Cyclin and cdks involved in different stages of cell cycle Spindle assembly…
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Textbook/lab manual for mammalian cell culture

For general techniques involving molecular biology, I know of Sambrook and Maniatis Molecular Cloning which covers many of the standard cloning techniques. However, mammalian cell culture has many significant differences from bacterial cell…
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Choosing a book to gain general knowledge about biology

I will be first year undergraduate at Physics department next year and last year I was at the Medicine faculty. I want do double major in the second year of faculty with Molecular Biology and Genetics. The intersection of biology and physics is my…
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books for beginners in research in mathematical biology

I am a M.SC(mathematics) student. I have no subject like mathematically modelling.But i'm interesting in research in mathematical biology.Initially which book i should study. Please guide me.THANKS...
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A good introductory book to histology?

Like the title says, I am looking for a good introductory text to histology. It would ideally cover sample preparation microscopy staining, and several example experiments Suggestions?
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What is the difference between the books "Molecular Biology of the Gene" and "Molecular Biology of the Cell"?

I am a CS guy who is taking up studying biology in my free time. Both of these books have been recommended to me, but I am not sure of the differences. Can someone explain the differences, and perhaps offer a suggestion for me? The books…
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gene manipulation books for beginners

Are there any introductory book to explain gene manipulation in yeast for non-biologist? I had a look at this book and now I have some ideas. I like to read another book at the same level which is more applied/practical. I find this book chapter…
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Which books give data on how humans grow physically from birth till death?

I am searching books on how humans grow physically from the birth till death. I am not a biology student, and don't know any technical terms. I searched amazon but didn't find any such books. I need book to be precise. Even if the book is a…
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