Mathematical biology, 3rd edition is a richly illustrated text which provides a thorough training in practical mathematical biology and shows how exciting and new mathematical challenges can arise from a genuinely interdisciplinary involvement with the biosciences. It also shows how mathematics can contribute to biology and why physical scientists should get involved - and how to do so. This third edition has been extensively updated and extended in an attempt to cover much of the growth of mathematical biology and the diversity of biomedical applications of mathematical modelling.

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Multi-Species Waves and Practical Applications.- Spatial Pattern Formation with Reaction Diffusion Systems.- Animal Coat Patterns and Other Practical Applications of Reaction Diffusion Mechanisms.- Pattern Formation on Growing Domains: Alligators and Snakes.- Bacterial Patterns and Chemotaxis.- Mechanical Theory for Generating Pattern and Form in Development.- Evolution, Morphogenetic Laws, Developmental Constraints and Teratologies.- A Mechanical Theory of Vascular Network Formation.- Epidermal Wound Healing.- Dermal Wound Healing.- Growth and Control of Brain Tumours.- Neural Models of Pattern Formation.- Geographic Spread and Control of Epidemics.- Wolf Territoriality, Wolf-Deer Interaction and Survival.