Encyclopaedia Of Research Methodology In Life Sciences

Life science is a broad field that studies life. It contains many other fields of study like: biochemistry botany, cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, etc. This publication entitled "Encyclopaedia of Research Methodology in Life Sciences" attempts towards creating a holistic understanding of life sciences in its totality. An introduction to research methodology in life sciences is provided in detail with special emphasis on scientific methods and methodologies. The research tools and techniques in biology and life sciences are discussed in brief. An introductory overview of research methodology in bio sciences and life sciences has been reflected upon. The branches and areas of studies in life sciences have received a research perspective. Similarly the research methodology in genetics, genomics and proteomics is covered at length. Besides these this Encyclopaedia also outlines the research methodologies applied in bioinformatics, biostatistics and biomechanics. Various research methodologies being used in biotechnology, cloning, genetic engineering and bioengineering have been presented. Similarly, an overview of the principles, tools and techniques of life sciences, with particular reference to ecology and environment, have been covered in detail. Glossary of terms, bibliography and links has been provided to make this publication a user friendly one and to aid readers in further research and analysis.