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Viral Fitness and Evolution

Population Dynamics and Adaptive Mechanisms

Modifié par Esteban Domingo, Peter Schuster, Santiago F. Elena, Celia Perales ...

Collections series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book unifies general concepts of plant and animal virus evolution and covers a broad range of topics related to theoretical and experimental aspects of virus population dynamics and viral fitness.Timely topics such as viral mechanisms to cope with antiviral agents, the adaptability of the virus to new hosts, emergence of new viral phenotypes, and the connections between short- and long-term ... En savoir plus

$217.79 CAD

This book unifies general concepts of plant and animal virus evolution and covers a broad range of topics related to theoretical and experimental aspects of virus population dynamics and viral fitness.Timely topics such as viral mechanisms to cope with antiviral agents, the adaptability of the virus to new hosts, emergence of new viral phenotypes, and the connections between short- and long-term
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Friendship

Development, Ecology, and Evolution of a Relationship

par Daniel J. Hruschka ...

Collections Livre 5 - Origins of Human Behavior and Culture
Friends-they are generous and cooperative with each other in ways that appear to defy standard evolutionary expectations, frequently sacrificing for one another without concern for past behaviors or future consequences. In this fascinating multidisciplinary study, Daniel J. Hruschka synthesizes an array of cross-cultural, experimental, and ethnographic data to understand the broad meaning of ... En savoir plus

$38.49 CAD

Friends-they are generous and cooperative with each other in ways that appear to defy standard evolutionary expectations, frequently sacrificing for one another without concern for past behaviors or future consequences. In this fascinating multidisciplinary study, Daniel J. Hruschka synthesizes an array of cross-cultural, experimental, and ethnographic data to understand the broad meaning of
... En savoir plus
The Movements and Habits of Climbing Plants

par Charles Darwin ...

Chapter One begins: "I was led to this subject by an interesting, but short paper by Professor Asa Gray on the movements of the tendrils of some Cucurbitaceous plants. My observations were more than half completed before I learnt that the surprising phenomenon of the spontaneous revolutions of the stems and tendrils of climbing plants had been long ago observed by Palm and by Hugo von Mohl, and ... En savoir plus

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Chapter One begins: "I was led to this subject by an interesting, but short paper by Professor Asa Gray on the movements of the tendrils of some Cucurbitaceous plants. My observations were more than half completed before I learnt that the surprising phenomenon of the spontaneous revolutions of the stems and tendrils of climbing plants had been long ago observed by Palm and by Hugo von Mohl, and
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The Neuroscience of Emotion

A New Synthesis

par Ralph Adolphs, David J. Anderson ...

A new framework for the neuroscientific study of emotions in humans and animalsThe Neuroscience of Emotion presents a new framework for the neuroscientific study of emotion across species. Written by Ralph Adolphs and David J. Anderson, two leading authorities on the study of emotion, this accessible and original book recasts the discipline and demonstrates that in order to understand emotion, we ... En savoir plus

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A new framework for the neuroscientific study of emotions in humans and animalsThe Neuroscience of Emotion presents a new framework for the neuroscientific study of emotion across species. Written by Ralph Adolphs and David J. Anderson, two leading authorities on the study of emotion, this accessible and original book recasts the discipline and demonstrates that in order to understand emotion, we
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Behaviour and Ecology of Spiders

Contributions from the Neotropical Region

Modifié par Carmen Viera, Marcelo O. Gonzaga ...

Collections series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Within the last few decades, arachnology in the Neotropical region has experienced a great development filling the knowledge gap in one of the most diverse regions of the world. Nevertheless, large geographical areas remain poorly sampled, especially within the Amazon, and new genera and species have been continuously discovered, even in urban areas. In congruence with the recent improvements in ... En savoir plus

$153.69 CAD

Within the last few decades, arachnology in the Neotropical region has experienced a great development filling the knowledge gap in one of the most diverse regions of the world. Nevertheless, large geographical areas remain poorly sampled, especially within the Amazon, and new genera and species have been continuously discovered, even in urban areas. In congruence with the recent improvements in
... En savoir plus
Le Virus et l'Homme

Coronavirus et Covid-19

par Jean-Jacques PERRUT ...

Depuis l'évolution des virus dans la nuit des temps et leur implication dans la propre évolution de l'homme et dans sa diversité génomique, jusqu'à leur émergence croissante favorisée par l'activité humaine, l'auteur nous introduit dans le monde des virus et de l'inéluctabilité des épidémies avant d'apporter une synthèse éclairée et lucide sur le SARS CoV 2 et le Covid-19 insistant notamment sur ... En savoir plus

$6.39 CAD

Depuis l'évolution des virus dans la nuit des temps et leur implication dans la propre évolution de l'homme et dans sa diversité génomique, jusqu'à leur émergence croissante favorisée par l'activité humaine, l'auteur nous introduit dans le monde des virus et de l'inéluctabilité des épidémies avant d'apporter une synthèse éclairée et lucide sur le SARS CoV 2 et le Covid-19 insistant notamment sur
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Biogeography in a Changing World

Modifié par Malte C. Ebach, Raymond S. Tangney ...

Hampered by a confusing plethora of approaches and methods, biogeography is often treated as an adjunct to other areas of study. The first book to fully define this rapidly emerging subdiscipline, Biogeography in a Changing World elucidates the principles of biogeography and paves the way for its evolution into a stand-alone field.Drawin ... En savoir plus

$130.53 CAD

Hampered by a confusing plethora of approaches and methods, biogeography is often treated as an adjunct to other areas of study. The first book to fully define this rapidly emerging subdiscipline, Biogeography in a Changing World elucidates the principles of biogeography and paves the way for its evolution into a stand-alone field.Drawin
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Darwin and Evolution: Bullet Guides

par James Napier ...

What's in this book?Open this book and you will...- Improve communication- Foster development- Establish goals- Encourage successLearn how to be a mentor:- Understanding mentoring- The mentoring process- Successful mentoring relationships- Skills for successful mentors and mentees- Common pitfalls- The benefits of mentoring- Advice about giving advic... ... En savoir plus

$6.99 CAD

What's in this book?Open this book and you will...- Improve communication- Foster development- Establish goals- Encourage successLearn how to be a mentor:- Understanding mentoring- The mentoring process- Successful mentoring relationships- Skills for successful mentors and mentees- Common pitfalls- The benefits of mentoring- Advice about giving advic...
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The Origin of Life

par Anab Whitehouse ...

The current book is not about trying to prove the truth of this or that scientific or religious account about the origins of either human beings, in particular, or life, in general. 'The Origin of Life' is about the problems surrounding the process of interpreting empirical evidence and subjecting that data to various methods of rigorous critical reflection. ... En savoir plus

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The current book is not about trying to prove the truth of this or that scientific or religious account about the origins of either human beings, in particular, or life, in general. 'The Origin of Life' is about the problems surrounding the process of interpreting empirical evidence and subjecting that data to various methods of rigorous critical reflection.
... En savoir plus
Honest Questions

A Personal Commentary on Genesis 1 through 11

par Edward B. Allen ...

Collections Livre 5 - Devotional Commentary
Debates between Christians and atheists often focus on Genesis chapters 1 through 11. Honest Questions: A Personal Commentary on Genesis 1 through 11 discusses some of the controversial questions and then gives personal insights into deeper questions. For example, going beyond, “How long did Creation take?” the first chapter of Genesis answers the question, “Who created the universe?” This ... En savoir plus

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Debates between Christians and atheists often focus on Genesis chapters 1 through 11. Honest Questions: A Personal Commentary on Genesis 1 through 11 discusses some of the controversial questions and then gives personal insights into deeper questions. For example, going beyond, “How long did Creation take?” the first chapter of Genesis answers the question, “Who created the universe?” This
... En savoir plus
The Domestication of Language

Cultural Evolution and the Uniqueness of the Human Animal

par Daniel Cloud ...

Language did not evolve only in the distant past. Our shared understanding of the meanings of words is ever-changing, and we make conscious, rational decisions about which words to use and what to mean by them every day. Applying Charles Darwin's theory of "unconscious artificial selection" to the evolution of linguistic conventions, Daniel Cloud suggests a new, evolutionary explanation for the ... En savoir plus

$43.99 CAD

Language did not evolve only in the distant past. Our shared understanding of the meanings of words is ever-changing, and we make conscious, rational decisions about which words to use and what to mean by them every day. Applying Charles Darwin's theory of "unconscious artificial selection" to the evolution of linguistic conventions, Daniel Cloud suggests a new, evolutionary explanation for the
... En savoir plus
Homo urbanus

Ein evolutionsbiologischer Blick in die Zukunft der Städte

par Elisabeth Oberzaucher ...

Collections series Psychology (German Language)
In einer Zeitreise, die in die Frühzeit der menschlichen Vorfahren führt, begibt sich Elisabeth Oberzaucher auf eine spannende Spurensuche nach den evolutionären Rahmenbedingungen, die unsere physische und soziale Umwelt geprägt haben. Sie erklärt die biologischen Wurzeln unseres Verhaltens und zeigt die Herausforderungen des modernen Großstadtlebens auf. Unsere heutige urbane Lebensweise ... En savoir plus

$20.39 CAD

In einer Zeitreise, die in die Frühzeit der menschlichen Vorfahren führt, begibt sich Elisabeth Oberzaucher auf eine spannende Spurensuche nach den evolutionären Rahmenbedingungen, die unsere physische und soziale Umwelt geprägt haben. Sie erklärt die biologischen Wurzeln unseres Verhaltens und zeigt die Herausforderungen des modernen Großstadtlebens auf. Unsere heutige urbane Lebensweise
... En savoir plus
It's in Your DNA

From Discovery to Structure, Function and Role in Evolution, Cancer and Aging

par Eugene Rosenberg ...

It's in Your DNA: From Discovery to Structure, Function and Role in Evolution, Cancer and Aging describes, in a clear, approachable manner, the progression of the experiments that eventually led to our current understanding of DNA. This fascinating work tells the whole story from the discovery of DNA and its structure, how it replicates, codes for proteins, and our current ability to analyze and ... En savoir plus

$53.59 CAD

It's in Your DNA: From Discovery to Structure, Function and Role in Evolution, Cancer and Aging describes, in a clear, approachable manner, the progression of the experiments that eventually led to our current understanding of DNA. This fascinating work tells the whole story from the discovery of DNA and its structure, how it replicates, codes for proteins, and our current ability to analyze and
... En savoir plus
Fossils

par Douglas Palmer ...

Collections series Collins Gem
This handy guide covers everything you need to know when looking for fossils in any part of Britain and Europe. Many different types of fossilized objects are included, from plants and coral, to insects, birds and dinosaurs.Collecting fossils is a popular pastime that offers an exciting glimpse of life before man while at the same time takes you to some of the most beautiful landscapes and ... En savoir plus

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This handy guide covers everything you need to know when looking for fossils in any part of Britain and Europe. Many different types of fossilized objects are included, from plants and coral, to insects, birds and dinosaurs.Collecting fossils is a popular pastime that offers an exciting glimpse of life before man while at the same time takes you to some of the most beautiful landscapes and
... En savoir plus
Evolutionary Developmental Biology of Invertebrates 1

Introduction, Non-Bilateria, Acoelomorpha, Xenoturbellida, Chaetognatha

Modifié par Andreas Wanninger ...

Collections series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This multi-author, six-volume work summarizes our current knowledge on the developmental biology of all major invertebrate animal phyla. The main aspects of cleavage, embryogenesis, organogenesis and gene expression are discussed in an evolutionary framework. Each chapter presents an in-depth yet concise overview of both classical and recent literature, supplemented by numerous color illustrations ... En savoir plus

$89.69 CAD

This multi-author, six-volume work summarizes our current knowledge on the developmental biology of all major invertebrate animal phyla. The main aspects of cleavage, embryogenesis, organogenesis and gene expression are discussed in an evolutionary framework. Each chapter presents an in-depth yet concise overview of both classical and recent literature, supplemented by numerous color illustrations
... En savoir plus
The Ancestors Song: A Short Tale of Our History

par Anthony Pellegrino ...

Although the story is a fictional tale, it is actually a condensed, but factual account of our history. However, albeit true-life, the author conveyed a fair amount of the history metaphorically with intimations of major events in our past. One who is well learned in the evolution of life on earth should uncover the inferences in short order, but others should enjoy unveiling the author's ... En savoir plus

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Although the story is a fictional tale, it is actually a condensed, but factual account of our history. However, albeit true-life, the author conveyed a fair amount of the history metaphorically with intimations of major events in our past. One who is well learned in the evolution of life on earth should uncover the inferences in short order, but others should enjoy unveiling the author's
... En savoir plus
Født til et andet liv

par Knud Lundberg ...

"Vi er ikke født til det liv, vi lever.Vi er snarere født til det liv, vi levede for en million år siden. Og for 100.000 år siden. Og vel stadig for 10.000 år siden – i alle de år, hvor miljøet ganske langsomt afstemte vores arveanlæg.I tiden siden vi begyndte at dyrke jorden, er der ikke sket store ændringer i arvemassen. Dels fordi tiden er så kort, dels fordi vi med vores usædvanligt udviklede ... En savoir plus

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"Vi er ikke født til det liv, vi lever.Vi er snarere født til det liv, vi levede for en million år siden. Og for 100.000 år siden. Og vel stadig for 10.000 år siden – i alle de år, hvor miljøet ganske langsomt afstemte vores arveanlæg.I tiden siden vi begyndte at dyrke jorden, er der ikke sket store ændringer i arvemassen. Dels fordi tiden er så kort, dels fordi vi med vores usædvanligt udviklede
... En savoir plus
Creation and Doxology

The Beginning and End of God's Good World

Modifié par Gerald L. Hiestand, Todd Wilson ...

Collections series Center for Pastor Theologians Series
The doctrine of creation is crucial to the Christian faith, but it has often been maligned, misinterpreted, or ignored.Some, such as pagan philosophers and Gnostics, have tended to denigrate the goodness of the material world. More recently, new questions have emerged regarding human origins in light of the Darwinian account of evolution. What does it mean today to both affirm the goodness of God ... En savoir plus

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The doctrine of creation is crucial to the Christian faith, but it has often been maligned, misinterpreted, or ignored.Some, such as pagan philosophers and Gnostics, have tended to denigrate the goodness of the material world. More recently, new questions have emerged regarding human origins in light of the Darwinian account of evolution. What does it mean today to both affirm the goodness of God
... En savoir plus
LAS FLORES DE PODER

Nutrición, salud, clima; La ciencia de las plantas silvestres para salvar al hombre

par George Oxley, Diana Ubarrechena ...

Versión española de "La fleur au fusil" La relación entre nuestro bioma y los suelos que producen nuestros alimentos. Cómo conseguir una nutrición completa. Comprensión y soluciones de la contaminación medioambiental y de las prácticas agrícolas en nuestra alimentación."Los habitantes de Sarajevo han sobrevivido a 4 años de sitio gracias a las plantas silvestres comestibles. Ellas nos alimentan y ... En savoir plus

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Versión española de "La fleur au fusil" La relación entre nuestro bioma y los suelos que producen nuestros alimentos. Cómo conseguir una nutrición completa. Comprensión y soluciones de la contaminación medioambiental y de las prácticas agrícolas en nuestra alimentación."Los habitantes de Sarajevo han sobrevivido a 4 años de sitio gracias a las plantas silvestres comestibles. Ellas nos alimentan y
... En savoir plus
Observations géologiques sur les îles volcaniques explorées par l'expédition du «Beagle»

Version intégrale et annotée

par Charles Darwin ...

Présentation de l'éditeurL’œuvre de Darwin comprend, outre ses travaux biologiques, trois ouvrages consacrés spécialement à la géologie. Ils ont paru sous le titre général de Géologie du Voyage du Beagle et forment comme une trilogie embrassant l’étude des constructions coralliennes, des îles volcaniques et de la géologie de l’Amérique méridionale. De ces publications, la seule qui ait été ... En savoir plus

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Présentation de l'éditeurL’œuvre de Darwin comprend, outre ses travaux biologiques, trois ouvrages consacrés spécialement à la géologie. Ils ont paru sous le titre général de Géologie du Voyage du Beagle et forment comme une trilogie embrassant l’étude des constructions coralliennes, des îles volcaniques et de la géologie de l’Amérique méridionale. De ces publications, la seule qui ait été
... En savoir plus
Genius and his Environment

par James Mark Baldwin ...

“Psychological science has reached a sort of understanding in these recent years of the individual and of the social setting in which he customarily disports himself; and the duty now devolves upon it of dealing with the exceptions to the rule. No one will be disposed to deny certainly that the genius is in some way exceptional; and if any instance can, by showing what society is not, cast light ... En savoir plus

$2.99 CAD

“Psychological science has reached a sort of understanding in these recent years of the individual and of the social setting in which he customarily disports himself; and the duty now devolves upon it of dealing with the exceptions to the rule. No one will be disposed to deny certainly that the genius is in some way exceptional; and if any instance can, by showing what society is not, cast light
... En savoir plus
Salivary Glands

Development, Adaptations and Disease

par P.T. Sharpe ...

Collections series Frontiers of Oral Biology
Salivary glands are of utmost importance for several physiological functions ranging from the protection of teeth and surrounding soft tissues to the lubrication of the oral cavity, which is crucial for speech and perception of food taste. This publication highlights specific aspects of salivary gland development, investigating the mechanisms involved in embryonic development, the current research ... En savoir plus

$246.29 CAD

Salivary glands are of utmost importance for several physiological functions ranging from the protection of teeth and surrounding soft tissues to the lubrication of the oral cavity, which is crucial for speech and perception of food taste. This publication highlights specific aspects of salivary gland development, investigating the mechanisms involved in embryonic development, the current research
... En savoir plus
Het wonder van vliegen

Van vogel tot vliegtuig

par Richard Dawkins ...

Traduit par Roelof Posthuma ...

Waarom zijn dieren gaan vliegen? Als vliegen evolutionair zo nuttig was, waarom zijn sommige dieren dan hun vleugels kwijtgeraakt? Is de mens het enige wezen dat gewichtloos kan vliegen?In dit fascinerende en prachtig geïllustreerde boek vertelt de wereldberoemde evolutiebioloog Richard Dawkins hoe dieren en mensen de zwaartekracht hebben weten te overwinnen. Maar het gaat in zijn nieuwste boek ... En savoir plus

$20.80 CAD

Waarom zijn dieren gaan vliegen? Als vliegen evolutionair zo nuttig was, waarom zijn sommige dieren dan hun vleugels kwijtgeraakt? Is de mens het enige wezen dat gewichtloos kan vliegen?In dit fascinerende en prachtig geïllustreerde boek vertelt de wereldberoemde evolutiebioloog Richard Dawkins hoe dieren en mensen de zwaartekracht hebben weten te overwinnen. Maar het gaat in zijn nieuwste boek
... En savoir plus
The Full History of Evolutionary Thought

Evolution Unraveled, #5

par Vaishali Alapati ...

Collections Livre 5 - Evolution Unraveled
The emergence of evolutionary theory has an illustrious history. It transcends several eras, is rich with a cornucopia of ideas, and is a fusion of logic, philosophy, ethics, and raw curiosity. Written history chronicles the merits of each individual, from Anaximander, who recognized the germs of a marvelous theory, to Gregor Mendel, whose research completed Darwin's theory of evolution. This ... En savoir plus

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The emergence of evolutionary theory has an illustrious history. It transcends several eras, is rich with a cornucopia of ideas, and is a fusion of logic, philosophy, ethics, and raw curiosity. Written history chronicles the merits of each individual, from Anaximander, who recognized the germs of a marvelous theory, to Gregor Mendel, whose research completed Darwin's theory of evolution. This
... En savoir plus

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