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The Disappearing Spoon

And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements

de Sam Kean ...

Narrado por Sean Runnette ...

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12 hora 35 minutos

The periodic table is one of man's crowning scientific achievements. But it's also a treasure trove of stories of passion, adventure, betrayal, and obsession. The infectious tales and astounding details in The Disappearing Spoon follow carbon, neon, silicon, and gold as they play out their parts in human history, finance, mythology, war, the arts, poison, and the lives of the (frequently) mad ... Leer más

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The periodic table is one of man's crowning scientific achievements. But it's also a treasure trove of stories of passion, adventure, betrayal, and obsession. The infectious tales and astounding details in The Disappearing Spoon follow carbon, neon, silicon, and gold as they play out their parts in human history, finance, mythology, war, the arts, poison, and the lives of the (frequently) mad
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Oxygen

The molecule that made the world

de Nick Lane ...

Narrado por Nigel Patterson ...

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16 hora 35 minutos

Three hundred million years ago, in Carboniferous times, dragonflies grew as big as seagulls, with wingspans of nearly a meter. Researchers claim they could have flown only if the air had contained more oxygen than today—probably as much as thirty-five percent. Giant spiders, tree-ferns, marine rock formations, and fossil charcoals all tell the same story. High oxygen levels may also explain the ... Leer más

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Three hundred million years ago, in Carboniferous times, dragonflies grew as big as seagulls, with wingspans of nearly a meter. Researchers claim they could have flown only if the air had contained more oxygen than today—probably as much as thirty-five percent. Giant spiders, tree-ferns, marine rock formations, and fossil charcoals all tell the same story. High oxygen levels may also explain the
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Transformer

The Deep Chemistry of Life and Death

de Nick Lane ...

Narrado por Richard Trinder ...

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10 hora 55 minutos

For decades, biology has been dominated by the study of genetic information. Information is important, but it is only part of what makes us alive. Our inheritance also includes our living metabolic network, a flame passed from generation to generation, right back to the origin of life. In Transformer, biochemist Nick Lane reveals a scientific renaissance that is hiding in plain sight—how the same ... Leer más

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For decades, biology has been dominated by the study of genetic information. Information is important, but it is only part of what makes us alive. Our inheritance also includes our living metabolic network, a flame passed from generation to generation, right back to the origin of life. In Transformer, biochemist Nick Lane reveals a scientific renaissance that is hiding in plain sight—how the same
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Slime

How Algae Created Us, Plague Us, and Just Might Save Us

de Ruth Kassinger ...

Narrado por Xe Sands ...

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9 hora 7 minutos

Say “algae” and most people think of pond scum. What they don’t know is that without algae, none of us would exist.There are as many algae on Earth as stars in the universe, and they have been essential to life on our planet for eons. Algae created the Earth we know today, with its oxygen-rich atmosphere, abundant oceans, and coral reefs. Crude oil is made of dead algae, and algae are the ... Leer más

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Say “algae” and most people think of pond scum. What they don’t know is that without algae, none of us would exist.There are as many algae on Earth as stars in the universe, and they have been essential to life on our planet for eons. Algae created the Earth we know today, with its oxygen-rich atmosphere, abundant oceans, and coral reefs. Crude oil is made of dead algae, and algae are the
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PIHKAL

A Chemical Love Story

de Alexander Shulgin, Ann Shulgin ...

Narrado por Fred Sanders, Petrea Burchard ...

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22 hora 29 minutos

Alexander (better known as “Sasha”) and Ann Shulgin’s PiHKAL: A Chemical Love Story has become a foundational work in the genre and was the first book to fully impart the how-to chemistry, and convey the effects, of many of the entheogenic drugs that are currently being studied and used to heal trauma and deal with death. An acronym for “Phenethylamines I Have Known and ... Leer más

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Alexander (better known as “Sasha”) and Ann Shulgin’s PiHKAL: A Chemical Love Story has become a foundational work in the genre and was the first book to fully impart the how-to chemistry, and convey the effects, of many of the entheogenic drugs that are currently being studied and used to heal trauma and deal with death. An acronym for “Phenethylamines I Have Known and
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Whitewash

The Story of a Weed Killer, Cancer, and the Corruption of Science

de Carey Gillam ...

Narrado por Rachel Dulude ...

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9 hora 20 minutos

It's the herbicide on our dinner plates, a chemical so pervasive it's in the air we breathe, our water, our soil, and even found increasingly in our own bodies. Known as Monsanto's Roundup by consumers, and as glyphosate by scientists, the world's most popular weed killer is used everywhere from backyard gardens to golf courses to millions of acres of farmland. For decades it's been touted as safe ... Leer más

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It's the herbicide on our dinner plates, a chemical so pervasive it's in the air we breathe, our water, our soil, and even found increasingly in our own bodies. Known as Monsanto's Roundup by consumers, and as glyphosate by scientists, the world's most popular weed killer is used everywhere from backyard gardens to golf courses to millions of acres of farmland. For decades it's been touted as safe
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The Ecology of Everyday Things

de Mark Everard ...

Narrado por David Vickery ...

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6 hora 45 minutos

For many people, ecosystems may be a remote concept, yet we eat, drink, breathe and interface with them in every moment of our lives. In this engaging textbook, ecosystems scientist Dr. Mark Everard considers a diversity of "everyday things", including fascinating facts about their ecological origins: from the tea we drink, to the things we wear, read and enjoy, to the ecology of communities and ... Leer más

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For many people, ecosystems may be a remote concept, yet we eat, drink, breathe and interface with them in every moment of our lives. In this engaging textbook, ecosystems scientist Dr. Mark Everard considers a diversity of "everyday things", including fascinating facts about their ecological origins: from the tea we drink, to the things we wear, read and enjoy, to the ecology of communities and
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In Their Element: How Chemistry Made the Modern World

A BBC Radio 4 Programme

de BBC Radio ...

Narrado por Full Cast ...

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6 hora 13 minutos

Join world-leading scientists as they delve into the incredible stories behind 16 elements, including the dark and controversial history of gold; how a solar eclipse in 1868 led to the discovery of the periodic table's most notorious escape artist, helium; the role of iron in the rise and fall of human civilisations; why you might find iodine in British milk, but not necessarily anywhere else in ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Join world-leading scientists as they delve into the incredible stories behind 16 elements, including the dark and controversial history of gold; how a solar eclipse in 1868 led to the discovery of the periodic table's most notorious escape artist, helium; the role of iron in the rise and fall of human civilisations; why you might find iodine in British milk, but not necessarily anywhere else in
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The Shape of Things to Come

Exploring the Future of the Human Body

de Druin Burch ...

Narrado por Greg Wagland ...

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13 hora 4 minutos

In this humane and important exploration of modern medicine, Druin Burch examines the future of medicine, our changing physicalities and the implications of longer life.From birth to death and through the exploration of topics such as disease, sex, mind, eating and drinking, Burch tracks the future of medicine by looking at what is already possible today. Weaving in insights from literature, art ... Leer más

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In this humane and important exploration of modern medicine, Druin Burch examines the future of medicine, our changing physicalities and the implications of longer life.From birth to death and through the exploration of topics such as disease, sex, mind, eating and drinking, Burch tracks the future of medicine by looking at what is already possible today. Weaving in insights from literature, art
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Chasing Space

An Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances

de Leland Melvin ...

Narrado por Ron Butler ...

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7 hora 14 minutos

In this moving, inspirational memoir, a former NASA astronaut and NFL wide receiver shares his personal journey from the gridiron to the stars, examining the intersecting roles of community, perseverance and grace that align to create the opportunities for success.Leland Melvin is the only person in human history to catch a pass in the National Football League and in space. Though his path from ... Leer más

$23.99 USD

In this moving, inspirational memoir, a former NASA astronaut and NFL wide receiver shares his personal journey from the gridiron to the stars, examining the intersecting roles of community, perseverance and grace that align to create the opportunities for success.Leland Melvin is the only person in human history to catch a pass in the National Football League and in space. Though his path from
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Full Spectrum

How the Science of Color Made Us Modern

de Adam Rogers ...

Narrado por Michael Crouch ...

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9 hora 51 minutos

"Informative and entertaining...Rogers is a seasoned raconteur, unreeling an eons-spanning tale with skill." —Wall Street JournalA lively account of our age-old quest for brighter colors, which changed the way we see the world, from the best-selling author of Proof: The Science of BoozeFrom kelly green to millennial pink, our world is graced with a richness of colors. But our human-made colors ... Leer más

$28.99 USD

"Informative and entertaining...Rogers is a seasoned raconteur, unreeling an eons-spanning tale with skill." —Wall Street JournalA lively account of our age-old quest for brighter colors, which changed the way we see the world, from the best-selling author of Proof: The Science of BoozeFrom kelly green to millennial pink, our world is graced with a richness of colors. But our human-made colors
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Gut Reactions

The Science of Weight Gain and Loss

de Simon Quellen Field ...

Narrado por David Marantz ...

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7 hora 29 minutos

How much do you really know about how the human body works, and how it reacts to food, exercise, nutrition, and the environment? While most of us have read about at least one fad diet, we’re left wondering about the greater biochemistry, psychology, sociology, and physiology of the obesity crisis in the United States.Gut Reactions by chemist Simon Quellen Field shows us how our bodies react to ... Leer más

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How much do you really know about how the human body works, and how it reacts to food, exercise, nutrition, and the environment? While most of us have read about at least one fad diet, we’re left wondering about the greater biochemistry, psychology, sociology, and physiology of the obesity crisis in the United States.Gut Reactions by chemist Simon Quellen Field shows us how our bodies react to
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Otters, Algae, and Plants, Oh My

de Melissa Petruzzello ...

Narrado por Melissa Petruzzello, Kyle Shanebeck ...

Series series Botanize!
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23 minutos

Melissa Petruzzello of Encyclopædia Britannica and Kyle Shanebeck of the University of Alberta discuss the relationship between sea otters and the health of giant kelp forests and eelgrass meadows. This is the fourth installment of the Botanize! podcast series. ... Leer más

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Melissa Petruzzello of Encyclopædia Britannica and Kyle Shanebeck of the University of Alberta discuss the relationship between sea otters and the health of giant kelp forests and eelgrass meadows. This is the fourth installment of the Botanize! podcast series.
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What Do Chemists Do?

de Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand ...

Narrado por Various Contributors ...

Series series Growing Minds with Music
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32 minutos

Songs that teach about atoms, compounds, mixtures, elements, forming a hypothesis, and conducting experiments. These are great songs for the classroom, and will be sure to get kids interested in the subject!This audio-book is great learning fun for young chemists!Track List:When I Grow Up I Want To Be A ChemistIt's Called ChemistryAn Educated Guess!What Is The Smallest Part?They're Building ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Songs that teach about atoms, compounds, mixtures, elements, forming a hypothesis, and conducting experiments. These are great songs for the classroom, and will be sure to get kids interested in the subject!This audio-book is great learning fun for young chemists!Track List:When I Grow Up I Want To Be A ChemistIt's Called ChemistryAn Educated Guess!What Is The Smallest Part?They're Building
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Chemistry 101

Elements, Compounds, and Reactions

de RWG Publishing ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Alistair G ...

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45 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Chemistry 101: Elements, Compounds, and Reactions" by RWG Publishing is an essential guide for anyone interested in the fascinating world of chemistry. This comprehensive volume delves into the physical and chemical properties of all 112 known elements, exploring their uses and significance in our daily lives. Beyond just elements, the book provides ... Leer más

$2.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Chemistry 101: Elements, Compounds, and Reactions" by RWG Publishing is an essential guide for anyone interested in the fascinating world of chemistry. This comprehensive volume delves into the physical and chemical properties of all 112 known elements, exploring their uses and significance in our daily lives. Beyond just elements, the book provides
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Plastic-Free Revolution: One Bottle at a Time

de Jerome Welch ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Martin G ...

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4 hora 16 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In a world where plastic dominates our daily lives, one transformative guide illuminates a path towards change. Prepare to embark on an eye-opening journey that redefines our relationship with the environment and challenges societal norms. With originality and flair, this book offers practical solutions to combat the global plastic crisis. Discover the ... Leer más

$5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In a world where plastic dominates our daily lives, one transformative guide illuminates a path towards change. Prepare to embark on an eye-opening journey that redefines our relationship with the environment and challenges societal norms. With originality and flair, this book offers practical solutions to combat the global plastic crisis. Discover the
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Astrochemistry Made Simple

An essential guide for busy people, in everyday Language

de Turing Editorial Team ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series series Advanced Physics in Everyday Language
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1 horas 59 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Before there were worlds, there was chemistry.The universe began with almost nothing: hydrogen, helium, and a trace of lithium. No planets. No oceans. No life. Just a small set of elements and a great deal of heat.This book follows the chemical history of the cosmos, from the first atomic nuclei to the molecules drifting through interstellar clouds, ... Leer más

$1.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Before there were worlds, there was chemistry.The universe began with almost nothing: hydrogen, helium, and a trace of lithium. No planets. No oceans. No life. Just a small set of elements and a great deal of heat.This book follows the chemical history of the cosmos, from the first atomic nuclei to the molecules drifting through interstellar clouds,
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Conserving Life's Legacy: Biodiversity Through Genomic Exploration

de Lucinda Warren ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Cole G ...

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4 hora 56 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In the ever-changing world and with the crucial need to preserve the wonders of our planet, scientists around the globe have turned to the vast ocean of genomic research to aid in biodiversity conservation efforts. The DNA of Conservation: Genomic Approaches to Biodiversity Preservation delves into the fascinating world of genomics and its significant ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In the ever-changing world and with the crucial need to preserve the wonders of our planet, scientists around the globe have turned to the vast ocean of genomic research to aid in biodiversity conservation efforts. The DNA of Conservation: Genomic Approaches to Biodiversity Preservation delves into the fascinating world of genomics and its significant
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Stench of the Titans

de Melissa Petruzzello ...

Narrado por Melissa Petruzzello ...

Series series Botanize!
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12 minutos

Melissa Petruzzello of Encyclopædia Britannica delves into the incredible life cycle of the titan arum, a massive corpse flower. This is the eighth installment of the Botanize! podcast series. ... Leer más

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Melissa Petruzzello of Encyclopædia Britannica delves into the incredible life cycle of the titan arum, a massive corpse flower. This is the eighth installment of the Botanize! podcast series.
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Physics

de Aristotle ...

Narrado por Bruce Lieberman ...

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6 hora 5 minutos

For many centuries, Aristotle's Physics was the essential starting point for anyone who wished to study the natural sciences. Aristotle deals with many abstract ideas in this book, examining the phenomenon of being, space, motion, matter, time, infinity, magnitude, and more. This book is basically an explanation on how the universe works--as Aristotle understood it. It's not so much a straight ... Leer más

$10.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

For many centuries, Aristotle's Physics was the essential starting point for anyone who wished to study the natural sciences. Aristotle deals with many abstract ideas in this book, examining the phenomenon of being, space, motion, matter, time, infinity, magnitude, and more. This book is basically an explanation on how the universe works--as Aristotle understood it. It's not so much a straight
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Monkeys, Myths, and Molecules

Separating Fact from Fiction, and the Science of Everyday Life

de Dr. Joe Schwarcz ...

Narrado por Garrett Goodison ...

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8 hora 51 minutos

A healthy dose of scientific skepticism in the information age, from bestselling author Dr. Joe SchwarzThe internet is a powerful beast; no matter what question you may have, the answer is just a few keystrokes away. But with so many sources available, and so many conflicting answers, how do you know what information is reliable? In Monkeys, Myths, and Molecules, Dr. Joe Schwarcz takes a critical ... Leer más

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A healthy dose of scientific skepticism in the information age, from bestselling author Dr. Joe SchwarzThe internet is a powerful beast; no matter what question you may have, the answer is just a few keystrokes away. But with so many sources available, and so many conflicting answers, how do you know what information is reliable? In Monkeys, Myths, and Molecules, Dr. Joe Schwarcz takes a critical
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Fueling the Future: Bioenergy in the Fight Against Climate Change

de Leonard Potter ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Melissa G ...

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4 hora 29 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In a world plagued by a growing crisis, innovative solutions arise to combat the threat at hand. With our planet's climate under duress, a discussion on the vital role of bioenergy in fighting global warming becomes imperative. This insightful book delves into the dynamic realm of climate change and its powerful relationship with bioenergy, presenting ... Leer más

$5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In a world plagued by a growing crisis, innovative solutions arise to combat the threat at hand. With our planet's climate under duress, a discussion on the vital role of bioenergy in fighting global warming becomes imperative. This insightful book delves into the dynamic realm of climate change and its powerful relationship with bioenergy, presenting
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Carbon Boycott, The

A Path to Freedom from Fossil Fuels

de Samuel Avery ...

Narrado por Stephen Paul Aulridge, Jr. ...

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7 hora 19 minutos

The science is clear: by the mid-20th century, human beings must stop burning coal, oil, and natural gas. Reducing carbon emissions is not enough—they must be eliminated. Each individual "doing their part" is only a start. We heat our homes, light our rooms, power our cars, prepare our food, and produce and distribute consumer goods with the help of fossil fuels. A practical and visionary ... Leer más

$31.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The science is clear: by the mid-20th century, human beings must stop burning coal, oil, and natural gas. Reducing carbon emissions is not enough—they must be eliminated. Each individual "doing their part" is only a start. We heat our homes, light our rooms, power our cars, prepare our food, and produce and distribute consumer goods with the help of fossil fuels. A practical and visionary
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مركبات القنب. نهج الكيمياء الحيوية للنبات

de Pharmacology University ...

Narrado por Hamid Tagadirte ...

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1 horas 1 minutos

الكيمياء الحيوية هي علم يرتبط ارتباطًا وثيقًا بالعديد من المجالات الصناعية ، خاصة تلك المتعلقة بمنتجات للاستهلاك أو الإدارة في الكائنات الحية مثل الحيوانات والنباتات. إذا كنت تتحدث عن صناعة القنب ، فإن أهمية وتدخل هذا العلم أكبر بكثير وأكثر تحديدًا.تعد معرفة التركيب الكيميائي للقنب أمرًا ضروريًا لتحديد التأثيرات التي يمكن أن تحدثها مكوناته على الجسم. تؤدي هذه المعرفة إلى ظهور الوظائف العلاجية ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

الكيمياء الحيوية هي علم يرتبط ارتباطًا وثيقًا بالعديد من المجالات الصناعية ، خاصة تلك المتعلقة بمنتجات للاستهلاك أو الإدارة في الكائنات الحية مثل الحيوانات والنباتات. إذا كنت تتحدث عن صناعة القنب ، فإن أهمية وتدخل هذا العلم أكبر بكثير وأكثر تحديدًا.تعد معرفة التركيب الكيميائي للقنب أمرًا ضروريًا لتحديد التأثيرات التي يمكن أن تحدثها مكوناته على الجسم. تؤدي هذه المعرفة إلى ظهور الوظائف العلاجية
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