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Biological Rhythms

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Editors:
  1. Vinod Kumar

    1. Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, India

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  • This book covers the phenomenon "biological rhythm" from the molecular level, via the cellular level, up to the level of the organism

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Table of contents (20 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
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  2. Biological Clocks at the End of the 20th Century

    • M. Menaker
    Pages 1-4

  3. Clocks, Genes and Evolution: The Evolution of Circadian Organization

    • V. K. Sharma, A. Joshi
    Pages 5-23

  4. Circadian Frequency and Its Variability

    • S. Daan, D. G. M. Beersma
    Pages 24-37

  5. Period Doubling of Rhythmic Water Regulation in Plants

    • A. Johnsson, G. Prytz
    Pages 38-45

  6. The Genetics and Molecular Biology of Circadian Clocks

    • M. Zordan, R. Costa, C. Fukuhara, G. Tosini
    Pages 46-59

  7. The Circadian Systems of Cells

    • T. Roenneberg, M. Merrow
    Pages 60-70

  8. Retinal Circadian Rhythms

    • G. Fleissner, G. Fleissner
    Pages 71-82

  9. Perception of Natural Zeitgeber Signals

    • G. Fleissner, G. Fleissner
    Pages 83-93

  10. Photoreceptors for the Circadian Clock of the Fruitfly

    • C. Helfrich-Förster, W. Engelmann
    Pages 94-106

  11. Photoentrainment of Vertebrate Circadian Rhythms

    • R. G. Foster
    Pages 107-119

  12. Circadian Organization in Fish and Amphibians

    • G. M. Cahill
    Pages 120-128

  13. The Circadian Organization of Reptiles

    • C. Bertolucci, A. Foà, G. Tosini
    Pages 129-143

  14. The Circadian Pacemaking System of Birds

    • R. Brandstätter
    Pages 144-163

  15. Neurochemical Aspects of the Entrainment of the Mammalian Suprachiasmatic Circadian Pacemaker

    • H. D. Piggins, A. N. Coogan, D. J. Cutler, H. E. Reed
    Pages 164-180

  16. Photoperiodism in Plants

    • P. J. Lumsden
    Pages 181-191

  17. Photoperiodism in Birds and Mammals

    • S. L. Meddle, G. E. Bentley, V. M. King
    Pages 192-206

  18. Ultradian Rhythms

    • M. P. Gerkema
    Pages 207-215

  19. Biological Rhythms in Arctic Animals

    • E. Reierth, K.-A. Stokkan
    Pages 216-223

  20. Diversity in the Circadian Response to Melatonin in Mammals

    • S. M. W. Rajaratnam, J. R. Redman
    Pages 224-231
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(Chapters 11 to 14) summarise important features of the biological clock at the level of whole animal covering all vertebrate classes (fish to mammal). Chapters 15 and 16 are on long term (seasonal) rhythms in plants and higher vertebrates. Short term rhythms (ultradian rhythms), the significance of having a clock system in animals living in extreme (arctic) environments, and the diversity of circadian responses to melatonin, the key endocrine element involved in regulation of biological rhythms, have been discussed in Chapters 17 to 19. Finally, a chapter on sensitivity to light of the photoperiodic clock is added which, using vertebrate examples, illustrates the importance of wavelength and intensity of light on circadian and non-circadian functions. A well-known expert writes each chapter. When presenting information, the text provides consistent thematic coverage and feeling for the methods of investigation. Reference citation within the body of the text adequately reflects the literature as subject is developed. A chapter begins with an abstract that enables a reader to know at the first glance the important points covered in that chapter. The chapter concludes with a full citation of references included in the text, which could be useful for further reading. The book ends with a comprehensive subject index that may be useful for quick searches.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, India

    Vinod Kumar

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Biological Rhythms

  • Editors: Vinod Kumar

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-06085-8

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2002

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-540-42853-4Published: 01 May 2002

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-662-06087-2Published: 03 October 2013

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-662-06085-8Published: 17 April 2013

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVI, 254

  • Number of Illustrations: 41 b/w illustrations, 6 illustrations in colour

  • Additional Information: Jointly published with Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi, India

  • Topics: Animal Physiology, Cell Biology, Human Physiology, Biochemistry, general

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