Quantities, Symbols, Units, and Abbreviations in the Life Sciences is a
reliable compilation of the most up-to-date recommendations for using
units, symbols, abbreviations, and acronyms in scientific publications
across the biological sciences. Drawing on the authority of the various
nomenclature committees of the many international societies in the
biosciences, as well as on the editors of prestigious scientific
journals, and on eminent individuals active in scientific publishing,
this essential reference provides authors and editors with easy access
to the authoritative usage of the universally accepted terms they need
for clear scientific communication. The compiled symbols, units, and
abbreviations are defined, with commentary and some etymological
background frequently provided. The diverse scope of disciplines treated
includes biochemistry, molecular biology, medicine, genetics,
immunology, and virology, plus appropriate sections on mathematics,
physics, and chemistry.