Bioscientist

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Bioscientist studies all fields of science that involve the scientific study of living organisms, like plants, animals, and human beings.

Bioscience Ethics

Bioscience ethics facilitates free and accurate information transfer from applied science to applied bioethics. Its major elements are: increased understanding of biological systems, responsible use of technology, and attuning ethnocentric debates to new scientific insights. Pioneered by Irina Pollard in 1994, bioscience ethics has become an internationally recognized discipline, interfacing science and bioethics within professional perspectives such as medical, legal, bio-engineering, and economics. Written for students and professionals alike, the fundamental feature of this book is its breadth, important because bioscience ethics interweaves many diverse subjects in the process of gathering specialist scientific knowledge for bioethical review. It contains chapters which embrace topics affecting human reproduction, end-of-life care and euthanasia, challenge human-dominated ecosystems, and review population growth, economic activity and warfare. A background section describes the evolution of ethical consciousness, explores the future, and proposes that the reworking of ethical boundaries can enhance mature decision-making in harmony with changing technology.

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Biomeasurement: A Student's Guide to Biological Statistics

Biomeasurement offers a refreshing, student-focused introduction to the use of statistics in the study of the biosciences. Emphasising why statistical techniques are essential tools for bioscientists, the book removes the stigma attached to statistics by giving students the confidence to use key techniques for themselves.

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Communication Skills for the Biosciences: A Graduate Guide

Effective scientific communication is a skill highly-prized by potential employers, and is central to success during postgraduate study. Communication Skills for the Biosciences is a straightforward, practical guide to the skills you should master to get the most out of your study and research, to pave the way to a successful career.

Effective scientific communication is a skill highly-prized by potential employers, and is central to success during postgraduate study. Communication Skills for the Biosciences is a straightforward, practical guide to the skills you should master to get the most out of your study and research, to pave the way to a successful career. Focusing on the three key modes of communication - written, oral, and visual - the book also includes valuable advice on associated topics, including intellectual property, the avoidance of plagiarism, data protection, and the role of e-technology. Uniquely, the book incorporates annotated examples, bringing to life the guidance and explanations presented in the text, and helping you to master best practice in all areas of science communication. Communication Skills for the Biosciences is a must-have companion throughout your postgraduate career. Online Resource Centre The Online Resource Centre to accompany Communication Skills for the Biosciences features: For lecturers: Figures from the book in electronic format, ready to download. Exercises/case study material to be used as the basis of workshops or assignments. For students: Examples of best practice in the use of PowerPoint, and preparation of posters.

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