An enthralling look at how computer scientists have crossed the line between machines and living organisms

Despite being marvels of complexity and human ingenuity, computers are notoriously bad at learning new things and dealing with new situations. Researchers at the frontiers of computer science have turned to nature for...more

The Advanced Methods series is intended for advanced undergraduates, graduates and established research scientists. Titles in the series are designed to cover current important areas of research in life sciences, and include both theoretical background and detailed protocols. The aim is to give researchers sufficient theory, supported by references,...more

Prevention: What Works for Children and Adolescents deals with the prevention of psychological problems which are of central concern to those who fund and develop health, social and educational services for children, adolescents and their families. Problems addressed in this book include developmental delay in low birth weight infants...more

Containing modern innovations in the design and application of sensing devices, Biomedical Diagnostic Science and Technology is a state-of-the-art source for analytical, organic, medicinal, physical, surface, and colloid chemists and biochemists; molecular and cell biologists; geneticists; applied and industrial microbiologists; virologists; endocrinologists; electronic, materials, chemical, and mechanical engineers and bioengineers;...more