Easily Decode the Mysteries of Science: Biology for Beginners

Author: Masayoshi Shidehara and Wei-Hong Xu
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: From basic biological knowledge to the latest gene technology, it provides concise and clear introductions. New technologies such as gene therapy, cloning, and regenerative medicine prompt us to revisit biology from the fundamentals and once again explore the fascinating world of biology. This series starts from the basics, adhering to a step-by-step approach, and explains fundamental scientific principles and the latest scientific knowledge in an easy-to-understand manner. It emphasizes the cultivation of learning methods and interest. Approach it with questions from your daily life—no need to memorize theorems or rigidly recall formulas. It becomes less tedious and confusing, allowing you to effortlessly enter the magical, interesting, and vibrant world of science. Compared to other natural sciences like chemistry and physics, biology has advanced at an astonishingly rapid pace. During the writing process of this book, new discoveries were made in the field of biology, so the authors revised the manuscript based on the latest research until more recent findings emerged. You may have heard about these biological discoveries from newspapers or television programs, and such opportunities are becoming increasingly frequent. However, how can students combine the biology knowledge they learned in school with modern cutting-edge knowledge? The purpose of this book is: to allow readers to revisit the fundamentals of biology while understanding new knowledge. Through this book, readers not only learn what has happened in biology but also gain insights into the way of thinking in biology.