Encyclopedia of Life Science, Volume 2Facts On File, 2009 - Life sciences A two-volume reference set that reflects the fundamental concepts and principles identified by the National Committee on Science Education Standards. Entries are arranged by topic or theme and cover concepts, theories, sub-disciplines, biographies, common methods, and techniques relevant to modern science. |
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Acknowledgments | 395 |
Regulation above the Genome | 473 |
The Biology of ADHD | 576 |
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