A scientific treasure

I've just taken on a job copyediting for a new e-journal, Tropical Conservation Science, and am looking for a good editing style guide in the physical sciences, comparable to the one put out by the American Psychological Association. If you know of such a thing, let me know.

Of course, I can always consult Science or Nature for clues, or even a delightful monograph in my possession on "Some Observations of the Diseases of Brunus edwardii (Species nova)." It's written in the most rigorous scientific style, with a full complement of references and acknowledgments, by Drs. D.K. Blackmore and C.M. Young of Wallington, Surrey. And as you may already have guessed, it's about teddy bears. The summary of their research:

"The correct specific and generic terminology for Brunus edwardii is discussed, and the results given of a survey involving 1,599 complete specimens and 539 miscellaneous appendages. These results indicate that primary infectious agents do not occur, and that the species is safe for children to handle. Suggestions as to the future role of the profession in relation to this species are made."

Blackmore and Young give a number of case studies, including the following:

"Case 5: A 16-year-old bear, with an asymmetrical expression and obvious emotional disturbance, found at the back of a cupboard. After the removal of superficial dust, the coat condition was seen to be good, but the animal had a permanent squint, due to careless replacement of the right eye with a shoe button. Tracing of the case history revealed that this bear had suffered recurrent unilateral ocular prolapse, which had progressed to total rupture of the filamentous orbital attachments, and loss of the eye. It was hoped that a new owner might be found for this animal, and that with a newly-matched pair of eyes his expression and psychological state might improve."

Among the references listed for this ground-breaking paper are A Bear Called Paddington and A.A. Milne's The House at Pooh Corner.