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Evolution in the Dark

Adaptation of Drosophila in the Laboratory

by Naoyuki Fuse, Tasuku Kitamura, Takashi Haramura, Kentaro Arikawa, Michio Imafuku ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
How organisms come to possess adaptive traits is a fundamental question for evolutionary biology. Although it is almost impossible to demonstrate evolution in the laboratory, this issue can be approached by using an unusual organism, “Dark-fly”: Drosophila melanogaster kept in complete darkness for 57 years through 1,400 generations, which corresponds to 28,000 years in terms of human generations. ... Read more

$64.09 CAD

How organisms come to possess adaptive traits is a fundamental question for evolutionary biology. Although it is almost impossible to demonstrate evolution in the laboratory, this issue can be approached by using an unusual organism, “Dark-fly”: Drosophila melanogaster kept in complete darkness for 57 years through 1,400 generations, which corresponds to 28,000 years in terms of human generations.
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Evolution of Fungi and Fungal-Like Organisms

Edited by Stefanie Pöggeler, Johannes Wöstemeyer ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Based on sequence analyses of many different genes, the past decade has provided us with a profound knowledge of fungal systematics and phylogeny. In addition, a number of sequences of complete fungal genomes have been identified and several others will soon follow. In this volume, leading experts address questions concerning the origin of the fungal kingdom and fungal evolution at a level of ... Read more

$306.19 CAD

Based on sequence analyses of many different genes, the past decade has provided us with a profound knowledge of fungal systematics and phylogeny. In addition, a number of sequences of complete fungal genomes have been identified and several others will soon follow. In this volume, leading experts address questions concerning the origin of the fungal kingdom and fungal evolution at a level of
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Evolution Science and Ethics in the Third Millennium

Challenges and Choices for Humankind

by Robert Cliquet, Dragana Avramov ...

The book aims to revitalise the interdisciplinary debate about evolutionary ethics and substantiate the idea that evolution science can provide a rational and robust framework for understanding morality. It also traces pathways for knowledge-based choices to be made about directions for future long-term biological evolution and cultural development in view of adaptation to the expected, probable ... Read more

$166.49 CAD

The book aims to revitalise the interdisciplinary debate about evolutionary ethics and substantiate the idea that evolution science can provide a rational and robust framework for understanding morality. It also traces pathways for knowledge-based choices to be made about directions for future long-term biological evolution and cultural development in view of adaptation to the expected, probable
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Macroevolution

Explanation, Interpretation and Evidence

Edited by Emanuele Serrelli, Nathalie Gontier ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book is divided in two parts, the first of which shows how, beyond paleontology and systematics, macroevolutionary theories apply key insights from ecology and biogeography, developmental biology, biophysics, molecular phylogenetics and even the sociocultural sciences to explain evolution in deep time. In the second part, the phenomenon of macroevolution is examined with the help of real life ... Read more

$179.39 CAD

This book is divided in two parts, the first of which shows how, beyond paleontology and systematics, macroevolutionary theories apply key insights from ecology and biogeography, developmental biology, biophysics, molecular phylogenetics and even the sociocultural sciences to explain evolution in deep time. In the second part, the phenomenon of macroevolution is examined with the help of real life
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From Clone to Bone

The Synergy of Morphological and Molecular Tools in Palaeobiology

Edited by Robert J. Asher, Johannes Müller ...

Series Book 4 - Cambridge Studies in Morphology and Molecules: New Paradigms in Evolutionary Bio
Since the 1980s, a renewed understanding of molecular development has afforded an unprecedented level of knowledge of the mechanisms by which phenotype in animals and plants has evolved. In this volume, top scientists in these fields provide perspectives on how molecular data in biology help to elucidate key questions in estimating paleontological divergence and in understanding the mechanisms ... Read more

$121.59 CAD

Since the 1980s, a renewed understanding of molecular development has afforded an unprecedented level of knowledge of the mechanisms by which phenotype in animals and plants has evolved. In this volume, top scientists in these fields provide perspectives on how molecular data in biology help to elucidate key questions in estimating paleontological divergence and in understanding the mechanisms
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The Development of Evolutionary Genetics

From Early Ideas on Evolution to the Modern Synthesis

by Prakash Gorroochurn ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
The books describes the historical development of evolutionary genetics, starting from early ideas on evolution and ending with the modern synthesis. It provides an extensive coverage of the history of both evolution and heredity, and gives detailed descriptions of the works of Lamarck, Darwin, Mendel, Näageli, Weismann, de Vries, Galton, Pearson, Bateson, Johannsen, Morgan, Fisher, Wright and ... Read more

$267.69 CAD

The books describes the historical development of evolutionary genetics, starting from early ideas on evolution and ending with the modern synthesis. It provides an extensive coverage of the history of both evolution and heredity, and gives detailed descriptions of the works of Lamarck, Darwin, Mendel, Näageli, Weismann, de Vries, Galton, Pearson, Bateson, Johannsen, Morgan, Fisher, Wright and
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The Vision Revolution

How the Latest Research Overturns Everything We Thought We Knew About Human Vision

by Mark Changizi ...

In The Vision Revolution: How the Latest Research Overturns Everything We Thought We Knew About Human Vision, Mark Changizi, prominent neuroscientist and vision expert, addresses four areas of human vision and provides explanations for why we have those particular abilities, complete with a number of full-color illustrations to demonstrate his conclusions and to engage the reader. Written for both ... Read more

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In The Vision Revolution: How the Latest Research Overturns Everything We Thought We Knew About Human Vision, Mark Changizi, prominent neuroscientist and vision expert, addresses four areas of human vision and provides explanations for why we have those particular abilities, complete with a number of full-color illustrations to demonstrate his conclusions and to engage the reader. Written for both
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Indian Seed Sector

Evolution, Technology, Trade and Impact

Edited by Malavika Dadlani, Partha R. Das Gupta, Narendra K. Dadlani ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book provides an insight into the growth of the Indian seed industry in the past 60 years. It analyzes the socio-economic parameters, complexities, diversities, and need for a strong seed system with appropriate regulatory frameworks in the Indian agrarian economy. The role of rich biological resources and development of a scientific plant breeding system, which laid the strong foundation of ... Read more

$293.39 CAD

This book provides an insight into the growth of the Indian seed industry in the past 60 years. It analyzes the socio-economic parameters, complexities, diversities, and need for a strong seed system with appropriate regulatory frameworks in the Indian agrarian economy. The role of rich biological resources and development of a scientific plant breeding system, which laid the strong foundation of
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The Metabolic Ghetto

An Evolutionary Perspective on Nutrition, Power Relations and Chronic Disease

by Jonathan C. K. Wells ...

Chronic diseases have rapidly become the leading global cause of morbidity and mortality, yet there is poor understanding of this transition, or why particular social and ethnic groups are especially susceptible. In this book, Wells adopts a multidisciplinary approach to human nutrition, emphasising how power relations shape the physiological pathways to obesity, diabetes, hypertension and ... Read more

$38.39 CAD

Chronic diseases have rapidly become the leading global cause of morbidity and mortality, yet there is poor understanding of this transition, or why particular social and ethnic groups are especially susceptible. In this book, Wells adopts a multidisciplinary approach to human nutrition, emphasising how power relations shape the physiological pathways to obesity, diabetes, hypertension and
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Biodiversity of the Gulf of Guinea Oceanic Islands

Science and Conservation

Edited by Luis M. P. Ceríaco, Ricardo F. de Lima, Martim Melo, Rayna C. Bell ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This open access book presents a comprehensive synthesis of the biodiversity of the oceanic islands of the Gulf of Guinea, a biodiversity hotspot off the west coast of Central Africa. Written by experts, the book compiles data from a plethora of sources – archives, museums, bibliography, official reports and previously unpublished data – to provide readers with the most updated information about ... Read more

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This open access book presents a comprehensive synthesis of the biodiversity of the oceanic islands of the Gulf of Guinea, a biodiversity hotspot off the west coast of Central Africa. Written by experts, the book compiles data from a plethora of sources – archives, museums, bibliography, official reports and previously unpublished data – to provide readers with the most updated information about
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Quantum Physics and Life

How We Interact with the World Inside and Around Us

by Ingemar Ernberg, Göran Johansson, Tomas Lindblad, Joar Svanvik, Göran Wendin ...

This book reveals glimpses of how the quantum physics of atoms and molecules influences, and even controls, the way our cells function and how we and our fellow animals interact with our environment. Simply put, how birds fly and why grass grows.Certainly, biochemistry and molecular biology are the foundations for the biology of living cells, but there is more—quantum coherence and entanglement ... Read more

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This book reveals glimpses of how the quantum physics of atoms and molecules influences, and even controls, the way our cells function and how we and our fellow animals interact with our environment. Simply put, how birds fly and why grass grows.Certainly, biochemistry and molecular biology are the foundations for the biology of living cells, but there is more—quantum coherence and entanglement
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Причуды эволюции

by Александр Дементьев ...

Series series История и наука Рунета. Подарочное издание
Александр Дементьев — журналист (работал в таких изданиях, как РБК и «Лента.ру»), закончил МПГУ (бывш. МГПИ им. В.И Ленина) по специальности общая и экспериментальная физика. Автор самого крупного научно-популярного канала «Популярная наука» на «Дзен». О книге «Причуды эволюции»: Мы привыкли идеализировать эволюцию, полагая, что все созданное ею обязательно имеет смысл. И действительно, ведь не ... Read more

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Александр Дементьев — журналист (работал в таких изданиях, как РБК и «Лента.ру»), закончил МПГУ (бывш. МГПИ им. В.И Ленина) по специальности общая и экспериментальная физика. Автор самого крупного научно-популярного канала «Популярная наука» на «Дзен». О книге «Причуды эволюции»: Мы привыкли идеализировать эволюцию, полагая, что все созданное ею обязательно имеет смысл. И действительно, ведь не
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From Stardust to First Cells

The Origin and Evolution of Early Life

by Sankar Chatterjee ...

Series series History (R0)
This book presents a groundbreaking hypothesis to answer one of the greatest scientific mysteries: How did life begin? Like a detective piecing together seemingly disparate bits of evidence, Dr. Sankar Chatterjee combines the most recent discoveries in cosmology, geology, chemistry, information systems, and biology, weaving a vast tapestry from the threads of current research. Dr. Chatterjee ... Read more

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This book presents a groundbreaking hypothesis to answer one of the greatest scientific mysteries: How did life begin? Like a detective piecing together seemingly disparate bits of evidence, Dr. Sankar Chatterjee combines the most recent discoveries in cosmology, geology, chemistry, information systems, and biology, weaving a vast tapestry from the threads of current research. Dr. Chatterjee
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The Sacred Brain

What Neuroscience Teaches About Spiritual Awakening

by Zara El-Mirren ...

In the quest to understand the boundaries of human awareness, modern laboratory tools are exposing how seemingly intangible phenomena map onto tangible neural circuits. This journey intrigues those seeking evidence-based insight into how spiritual awakening and meditative states can reshape perception, behaviour, and community bonds.Here, accessible explanations of how neuroscience of spirituality ... Read more

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In the quest to understand the boundaries of human awareness, modern laboratory tools are exposing how seemingly intangible phenomena map onto tangible neural circuits. This journey intrigues those seeking evidence-based insight into how spiritual awakening and meditative states can reshape perception, behaviour, and community bonds.Here, accessible explanations of how neuroscience of spirituality
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Homo cardiovascularis

Vivir más allá del diseño

by Gustavo Lorenzo Escalada Lesme ...

Homo cardiovascularis propone una mirada innovadora y profundamente reflexiva sobre las enfermedades cardiovasculares y metabólicas del mundo contemporáneo. A partir de la práctica clínica, la fisiopatología y la biología evolutiva, el Dr. Gustavo L. Escalada Lesme plantea que muchas de las patologías actuales no representan fallos del organismo humano, sino la expresión de un desajuste ... Read more

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Homo cardiovascularis propone una mirada innovadora y profundamente reflexiva sobre las enfermedades cardiovasculares y metabólicas del mundo contemporáneo. A partir de la práctica clínica, la fisiopatología y la biología evolutiva, el Dr. Gustavo L. Escalada Lesme plantea que muchas de las patologías actuales no representan fallos del organismo humano, sino la expresión de un desajuste
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The Origin of Species

Natural Selection and Evolution

by Charles Darwin ...

A groundbreaking scientific work introducing the theory of evolution. ... Read more

$1.37 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A groundbreaking scientific work introducing the theory of evolution.
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Aus Asien

Wie die Out-of-Africa-Theorie falsch sein könnte

by Adrian W. Caldwell ...

Out of Asia ist ein provokantes und zugleich sorgfältig argumentiertes Sachbuch über eine der größten Fragen der Menschheitsgeschichte. Seit Jahrzehnten gilt die Out of Africa Theorie als wissenschaftlicher Standard, die Vorstellung, dass der moderne Mensch aus einer einzigen Ursprungsregion in Afrika hervorging und von dort die Welt besiedelte. Adrian W. Caldwell stellt diese Erzählung nicht mit ... Read more

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Out of Asia ist ein provokantes und zugleich sorgfältig argumentiertes Sachbuch über eine der größten Fragen der Menschheitsgeschichte. Seit Jahrzehnten gilt die Out of Africa Theorie als wissenschaftlicher Standard, die Vorstellung, dass der moderne Mensch aus einer einzigen Ursprungsregion in Afrika hervorging und von dort die Welt besiedelte. Adrian W. Caldwell stellt diese Erzählung nicht mit
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Luck

by Samuel Butler ...

Luck or cunning as the main means of organic modification presents an argument that reconsiders how living beings change over generations by linking inherited traits to the persistence of memory. The work questions the idea that evolution operates solely through random variation, suggesting instead that the continuity between generations may be shaped by purposeful patterns that resemble ... Read more

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Luck or cunning as the main means of organic modification presents an argument that reconsiders how living beings change over generations by linking inherited traits to the persistence of memory. The work questions the idea that evolution operates solely through random variation, suggesting instead that the continuity between generations may be shaped by purposeful patterns that resemble
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Human Longevity

Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Bioenergetics, Molecular Biology, and Evolution

by Raymond C. Valentine, David L. Valentine ...

More than 7 billion people inhabit the earth and all of them are subject to aging. This book is aimed at persons interested in a molecular explanation of how our cells age. Human Longevity: Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Bioenergetics, Molecular Biology, and Evolution is built on the proposition that we age as our mitochondria age. It suggests a revised vers ... Read more

$93.43 CAD

More than 7 billion people inhabit the earth and all of them are subject to aging. This book is aimed at persons interested in a molecular explanation of how our cells age. Human Longevity: Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Bioenergetics, Molecular Biology, and Evolution is built on the proposition that we age as our mitochondria age. It suggests a revised vers
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Prebiotic Chemistry and Life's Origin

Edited by Michele Fiore ...

Series Book 20 - Chemical Biology
How life originated from the inanimate mixture of organic and inorganic compounds on the priomordial earth remains one of the great unknowns in science. This origin of life, or abiogenesis, continues to be examined in the context of the conditions and materials required for natural life to have begun on Earth both theoretically and experimentally. This book provides a broad but in-depth analysis ... Read more

$255.99 CAD

How life originated from the inanimate mixture of organic and inorganic compounds on the priomordial earth remains one of the great unknowns in science. This origin of life, or abiogenesis, continues to be examined in the context of the conditions and materials required for natural life to have begun on Earth both theoretically and experimentally. This book provides a broad but in-depth analysis
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Orchid Species from Himalaya and Southeast Asia Vol. 3 (R - Z)

by Eng Soon Teoh ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
A presentation of over 700 popular orchid species in 104 genera carefully detailed with beautiful photographs and concise descriptions of plants, their distribution and habitats by a well-known author and photographer. Each genus is assigned a separate chapter. Coverage of the most commonly cultivated Asian species including their varieties and cultivars (e.g. in Bulbophyllum 72 species; Coelogyne ... Read more

$204.99 CAD

A presentation of over 700 popular orchid species in 104 genera carefully detailed with beautiful photographs and concise descriptions of plants, their distribution and habitats by a well-known author and photographer. Each genus is assigned a separate chapter. Coverage of the most commonly cultivated Asian species including their varieties and cultivars (e.g. in Bulbophyllum 72 species; Coelogyne
... Read more
Mycorrhizal Fungi in South America

Biodiversity, Conservation, and Sustainable Food Production

Edited by Mónica A. Lugo, Marcela C. Pagano ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
In order to feed the world, global agriculture will have to double food production by 2050. As a result, the use of soils with fertilizers and pesticides in agronomic ecosystems will increase, taking into account the sustainability of these systems and also the provision of food security. Thus, soil ecosystems, their health, and their quality are directly involved in sustainable agronomical ... Read more

$140.89 CAD

In order to feed the world, global agriculture will have to double food production by 2050. As a result, the use of soils with fertilizers and pesticides in agronomic ecosystems will increase, taking into account the sustainability of these systems and also the provision of food security. Thus, soil ecosystems, their health, and their quality are directly involved in sustainable agronomical
... Read more
Sexual Selections

What We Can and Can’t Learn about Sex from Animals

by Marlene Zuk ...

Scientific discoveries about the animal kingdom fuel ideological battles on many fronts, especially battles about sex and gender. We now know that male marmosets help take care of their offspring. Is this heartening news for today's stay-at-home dads? Recent studies show that many female birds once thought to be monogamous actually have chicks that are fathered outside the primary breeding pair. ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

Scientific discoveries about the animal kingdom fuel ideological battles on many fronts, especially battles about sex and gender. We now know that male marmosets help take care of their offspring. Is this heartening news for today's stay-at-home dads? Recent studies show that many female birds once thought to be monogamous actually have chicks that are fathered outside the primary breeding pair.
... Read more
Relativität der Evolution

by Markus Knoflacher ...

Series series Life Science and Basic Disciplines (German Language)
Dieses Werk fokussiert vor allem auf evolutionäre Prozesse (und weniger auf evolutionäre Geschichte). Themen sind abiotische Rahmenbedingungen, Morphologie und Physiologie lebender Organismen, fossile und molekulare Hinweise auf evolutionäre Entwicklungen. Die grundlegenden Prozesse biologischer Evolution sind bereits in einzelligen Organismen festgelegt. Entwicklungsoptionen für vielzellige ... Read more

$47.89 CAD

Dieses Werk fokussiert vor allem auf evolutionäre Prozesse (und weniger auf evolutionäre Geschichte). Themen sind abiotische Rahmenbedingungen, Morphologie und Physiologie lebender Organismen, fossile und molekulare Hinweise auf evolutionäre Entwicklungen. Die grundlegenden Prozesse biologischer Evolution sind bereits in einzelligen Organismen festgelegt. Entwicklungsoptionen für vielzellige
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