Biology And Information
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Meaningful Information
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Author : Anthony Reading
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2011-06-16
Meaningful Information written by Anthony Reading and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-16 with Science categories.
The book introduces a radically new way of thinking about information and the important role it plays in living systems. It opens up new avenues for exploring how cells and organisms change and adapt, since the ability to detect and respond to meaningful information is the key that enables them to receive their genetic heritage, regulate their internal milieu, and respond to changes in their environment. It also provides a way of resolving Descartes’ dilemma by explaining the workings of the brain in non-mechanical terms that are not tainted by spiritual or metaphysical beliefs. The types of meaningful information that different species and different cell types are able to detect are finely matched to the ecosystem in which they live, for natural selection has shaped what they need to know to function effectively in those circumstances. Biological detection and response systems range from the chemical configurations that govern genes and cell life to the relatively simple tropisms that guide single-cell organisms, the rudimentary nervous systems of invertebrates, and the complex neuronal structures of mammals and primates. The scope of meaningful information that can be detected and responded to reaches its peak in our own species, as exemplified by our special abilities in language, cognition, emotion, and consciousness, all of which are explored within this new framework.
Design And Information In Biology
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Author : J. A. Bryant
language : en
Publisher: WIT Press
Release Date : 2007
Design And Information In Biology written by J. A. Bryant and has been published by WIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Science categories.
Highlighted with individual contributions from eminent specialists, these multiauthored volumes combine authority, inspiration and state-of-the-art knowledge. Both informative and inspiring they are designed to appeal to scientists and interested laypeople alike. Volume 2 complements and extends the scope of the first, with the biological viewpoint being stressed. Following an introductory chapter on design as understood in biology, the various aspects of the biological information revolution are addressed. Areas discussed include molecular structure, the genome, development, and neural networks. A section on information theory provides a link with engineering, and the scope is also broadened to include the implications of motion in nature and engineering.
Information Processing In Biological Systems
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Author : Stephan L. Mintz
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2011-12-25
Information Processing In Biological Systems written by Stephan L. Mintz and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-25 with Science categories.
This volume contains the greater part of the papers submitted to the Information Processing in Biology portion of the 1983 Orbis Scientiae, then dedicated to the eightieth year of Professor P.A.M. Dirac. Before the volume could be published, Professor Dirac passed away on October 20, 1984, thereby changing the dedica tion of this volume, and its companion, on High Energy Physics, to his everlasting memory. The last Orbis Scientiae (as it was often in the past) was shared by two frontier fields - in this case by High Energy Physics and Information Processing in Biology, demonstrating the universality of scientific principles and goals. The interaction amongst scientists of diverse interests can only enhance the fruitfulness of their efforts. The editors take pride in the modest contribution of Orbis Scientiae towards this goal. It is a pleasure to acknowledge the typing of these proceedings by Regelio Rodriguez and Helga Billings, and the customary excellent supervision by the latter. The efficient preparation and organiza tion of the conference was due largely to the skill and dedication of Linda Scott. As in the past, Orbis Scientiae 1983 received nominal support from the United States Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation.
Speculations On Biology Information And Complexity
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Speculations On Biology Information And Complexity written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Evolution (Biology) categories.
Essays On The Use Of Information Theory In Biology
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Author : Henry Quastler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1953
Essays On The Use Of Information Theory In Biology written by Henry Quastler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1953 with Science categories.
Energy And Information Transfer In Biological Systems
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Author : Larissa S. Brizhik
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2003
Energy And Information Transfer In Biological Systems written by Larissa S. Brizhik and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Medical categories.
This volume contains papers based on the workshop OC Energy and Information Transfer in Biological Systems: How Physics Could Enrich Biological UnderstandingOCO, held in Italy in 2002. The meeting was a forum aimed at evaluating the potential and outlooks of a modern physics approach to understanding and describing biological processes, especially regarding the transition from the microscopic chemical scenario to the macroscopic functional configurations of living matter. In this frame some leading researchers presented and discussed several basic topics, such as the photon interaction with biological systems also from the viewpoint of photon information processes and of possible applications; the influence of electromagnetic fields on the self-organization of biosystems including the nonlinear mechanism for energy transfer and storage; and the influence of the structure of water on the properties of biological matter."
Information Processing And Biological Systems
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Author : Samuli Niiranen
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2011-03-10
Information Processing And Biological Systems written by Samuli Niiranen and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-10 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Living beings require constant information processing for survival. In cells, information is being processed and propagated at various levels, from the gene regulatory network to chemical pathways, to the interaction with the environment. How this is achieved and how information is coded is still poorly understood. For example, what a cell interprets as information in the temporal level of an mRNA and what is interpreted as noise remains an open question. Recently, information theoretical methods and other tools, developed in the context of engineering and natural sciences, have been applied to study diverse biological processes. This book covers the latest findings on how information is processed in various biological processes, ranging from information processing and propagation in gene regulatory networks to information processing in natural language. An overview is presented of the state-of-the-art in information processing in biological systems and the opinion of current leaders in this research field on future research directions.
Biology The Easy Way
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Author : Gabrielle I. Edwards
language : en
Publisher: Barrons Educational Series
Release Date : 2019-08-06
Biology The Easy Way written by Gabrielle I. Edwards and has been published by Barrons Educational Series this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-06 with Science categories.
This new edition in Barron’s Easy Way Series contains everything students need to succeed in biology. Key content review and practice exercises to help students learn biology the easy way. Topics covered in Barron's Biology: The Easy Way include the cell, bacteria and viruses, fungi, plants, invertebrates, chordates, Homo Sapiens, heredity, genetics and biotechnology, evolution, and ecology. Practice questions in each chapter help students develop their skills and gauge their progress. Visual references including charts, graphs, diagrams, instructive illustrations, and icons help engage students and reinforce important concepts. Each chapter in Biology: The Easy Way provides special study aids that are designed to enhance the learning and understanding of biological principles or concepts, including: Self-Test Connection: includes 30 questions or more in three types of short-answer tests (fill-ins, multiple choice, true and false). Answer keys are provided. Word-Study Connection: lists the vocabulary of the chapter that the reader is encouraged to review and learn. Connecting to Concepts: provides open-ended questions to encourage the reader to think about and discuss concepts that appeared in the chapter. Connecting to Life/Job Skills: invites the reader to extend the biology information just learned into the living community through life skills and career information. Learning about careers related to biology expands one’s knowledge of the kinds of opportunities available for education beyond high school and the need for science-trained people in the work force. Also invites the reader to look at the biological events taking place in the local community and to assess the effects of environmental conditions. Chronology of Famous Names in Biology: Scientists representing all countries, races, and religions are included—ranging in time from ancient Greek philosopher-scientists to modern day investigators. For each name, a brief summary of the accomplishment is given, along with the approximate date of the discovery or invention and the country where the work took place.
In The Scope Of Logic Methodology And Philosophy Of Science
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Author : Peter Gärdenfors
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-03-14
In The Scope Of Logic Methodology And Philosophy Of Science written by Peter Gärdenfors and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-14 with Science categories.
This is the second of two volumes containing papers submitted by the invited speakers to the 11th international Congress of Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science, held in Cracow in 1999, under the auspices of the International Union of History and Philosophy of Science, Division of Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science. The invited speakers are the leading researchers and accordingly the book presents the current state of the intellectual discourse in the respective fields.
Social Information Transmission And Human Biology
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Author : Jonathan CK Wells
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2006-05-22
Social Information Transmission And Human Biology written by Jonathan CK Wells and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-05-22 with Science categories.
Recent research has emphasized that socially transmitted information may affect both the gene pool and the phenotypes of individuals and populations, and that an improved understanding of evolutionary issues is beneficial to those working towards the improvement of human health. In response to a growing interest across disciplines for information regarding the contribution of social behavior to a range of biological outcomes, Social Information Transmission and Human Biology connects the work of evolutionary theorists and those dealing with practical issues in human health and demographics. Combining evolutionary models with biomedical research, authors from various disciplines look at how human behavior influences health, and how reproductive fitness sheds light on the processes that shaped the evolution of human behavior. Both academic and medical researchers will find much useful insight in this text.