The Institute of Biology aims to advance both the science and practice of biology. Besides providing the general editors for the series, the Institute publishes two journals Biologist and Biological Education, conducts examinations, arranges national and local meetings and represents the views of its members to government and other bodies. The emphasis of Studies in Biology will be on subjects covering major parts of first-year undergraduate courses. We will be publishing new editions of the 'bestsellers' as well as publishing additional new titles.