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Experimental Manipulation of Gene Expression

Edición de Masayori Inouye ...

Experimental Manipulation of Gene Expression discusses a wide range of host systems in which to clone and express a gene of interest. The aims are for readers to quickly learn the versatility of the systems and obtain an overview of the technology involved in the manipulation of gene expression. Furthermore, it is hoped that the reader will learn enough from the various approaches to be able to ... Leer más

$65.69 USD

Experimental Manipulation of Gene Expression discusses a wide range of host systems in which to clone and express a gene of interest. The aims are for readers to quickly learn the versatility of the systems and obtain an overview of the technology involved in the manipulation of gene expression. Furthermore, it is hoped that the reader will learn enough from the various approaches to be able to
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African Palaeoenvironments and Geomorphic Landscape Evolution

Palaeoecology of Africa Vol. 30, An International Yearbook of Landscape Evolution and Palaeoenvironments

Edición de Jörgen Runge ...

Series series Palaeoecology of Africa
This 30st jubilee volume (2010) of "Palaeoecology of Africa" looks back and reflects the "state of the art" of what is actually known on former African climates and ecosystems in the format of review articles authored by specialists in the field. New research articles on climate and ecosystem dynamics as well as applied topics on geomorphic ha ... Leer más

$265.99 USD

This 30st jubilee volume (2010) of "Palaeoecology of Africa" looks back and reflects the "state of the art" of what is actually known on former African climates and ecosystems in the format of review articles authored by specialists in the field. New research articles on climate and ecosystem dynamics as well as applied topics on geomorphic ha
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Nature through Time

Virtual field trips through the Nature of the past

Edición de Edoardo Martinetto, Emanuel Tschopp, Robert A. Gastaldo ...

Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
This book simulates a historical walk through nature, teaching readers about the biodiversity on Earth in various eras with a focus on past terrestrial environments. Geared towards a student audience, using simple terms and avoiding long complex explanations, the book discusses the plants and animals that lived on land, the evolution of natural systems, and how these biological systems changed ... Leer más

$53.99 USD

This book simulates a historical walk through nature, teaching readers about the biodiversity on Earth in various eras with a focus on past terrestrial environments. Geared towards a student audience, using simple terms and avoiding long complex explanations, the book discusses the plants and animals that lived on land, the evolution of natural systems, and how these biological systems changed
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Speciation in the Brazilian Spiny Rats

Exploring Genetic and Ecological Factors in Brazilian Spiny Rat Speciation

de João Moojen ...

In "Speciation in the Brazilian Spiny Rats," Jo√£o Moojen meticulously examines the intricate evolutionary processes that underpin the speciation of these unique rodents endemic to Brazil. Utilizing a blend of rigorous field research and comprehensive genetic analysis, Moojen unravels the complex relationships between ecological niches and specific morphological traits. Written in a clear and ... Leer más

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In "Speciation in the Brazilian Spiny Rats," Jo√£o Moojen meticulously examines the intricate evolutionary processes that underpin the speciation of these unique rodents endemic to Brazil. Utilizing a blend of rigorous field research and comprehensive genetic analysis, Moojen unravels the complex relationships between ecological niches and specific morphological traits. Written in a clear and
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The Evolution of Feathers

From Their Origin to the Present

Edición de Christian Foth, Oliver W. M. Rauhut ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Feathers are one of the most unique characteristics of modern birds and represent the most complex and colourful type of skin derivate within vertebrates, while also fulfilling various biological roles, including flight, thermal insulation, display, and sensory function. For years it was generally assumed that the origin of flight was the main driving force for the evolution of feathers. However, ... Leer más

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Feathers are one of the most unique characteristics of modern birds and represent the most complex and colourful type of skin derivate within vertebrates, while also fulfilling various biological roles, including flight, thermal insulation, display, and sensory function. For years it was generally assumed that the origin of flight was the main driving force for the evolution of feathers. However,
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The Story of Atlantis

de William Scott-Elliot ...

A theosophist and believer of the Occult, Wlilliam Scott-Elliot gives us in "The Story of Atlantis", first published in 1896, a description of the history and structure of Atlantis, along with what he considers evidence of this.The Theosophists believed they were descendants of the Aryans, and that the Aryans had originally come from Atlantis. Atlantis and Lemuria (also called Mu) were continents ... Leer más

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A theosophist and believer of the Occult, Wlilliam Scott-Elliot gives us in "The Story of Atlantis", first published in 1896, a description of the history and structure of Atlantis, along with what he considers evidence of this.The Theosophists believed they were descendants of the Aryans, and that the Aryans had originally come from Atlantis. Atlantis and Lemuria (also called Mu) were continents
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Prokaryotes and Evolution

Edición de Jean-Claude Bertrand, Philippe Normand, Bernard Ollivier, Télesphore Sime-Ngando ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
The purpose of this book is to show the essential and indispensable role of prokaryotes in the evolution of aliving world. The evolutionary success of prokaryotes is explained together with their role in the evolution of the geosphere, the biosphere and its functioning, as well as their ability to colonize all biotopes, including the most extreme ones. We consider that all past and present living ... Leer más

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The purpose of this book is to show the essential and indispensable role of prokaryotes in the evolution of aliving world. The evolutionary success of prokaryotes is explained together with their role in the evolution of the geosphere, the biosphere and its functioning, as well as their ability to colonize all biotopes, including the most extreme ones. We consider that all past and present living
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Astrobiology

From the Origins of Life to the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

Edición de Akihiko Yamagishi, Takeshi Kakegawa, Tomohiro Usui ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book provides concise and cutting-edge reviews in astrobiology, a young and still emerging multidisciplinary field of science that addresses the fundamental questions of how life originated and diversified on Earth, whether life exists beyond Earth, and what is the future for life on Earth. Readers will find coverage of the latest understanding of a wide range of fascinating topics, including ... Leer más

$188.09 USD

This book provides concise and cutting-edge reviews in astrobiology, a young and still emerging multidisciplinary field of science that addresses the fundamental questions of how life originated and diversified on Earth, whether life exists beyond Earth, and what is the future for life on Earth. Readers will find coverage of the latest understanding of a wide range of fascinating topics, including
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Creativity and Time: A Sociological Exploration

de Juan A. Roche Cárcel ...

Series series Social Sciences (R0)
This book defends that the pursuit of originality constitutes one of the most important characteristics of creativity, but that originality refers, etymologically, to both origin and originary. Hence, the book is structured into two parts, dedicated, respectively, to the creative categories of origin and the creative categories of originary. Within the former are creation myths, games – the origin ... Leer más

$98.09 USD

This book defends that the pursuit of originality constitutes one of the most important characteristics of creativity, but that originality refers, etymologically, to both origin and originary. Hence, the book is structured into two parts, dedicated, respectively, to the creative categories of origin and the creative categories of originary. Within the former are creation myths, games – the origin
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Fungi in Sustainable Food Production

Edición de Xiaofeng Dai, Minaxi Sharma, Jieyin Chen ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book presents research on the challenges and potential of fungal contribution in agriculture for food substantiality. Research on fungi plays an essential role in the improvement of biotechnologies which lead global sustainable food production. Use of fungal processes and products can bring increased sustainability through more efficient use of natural resources. Fungal inoculum, introduced ... Leer más

$89.09 USD

This book presents research on the challenges and potential of fungal contribution in agriculture for food substantiality. Research on fungi plays an essential role in the improvement of biotechnologies which lead global sustainable food production. Use of fungal processes and products can bring increased sustainability through more efficient use of natural resources. Fungal inoculum, introduced
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Rediscovering Darwin

The Rest of Darwin's Theory and Why We Need It Today

de David Loye ...

Hailed as a breakthrough in 12 pages of pre-publication reviews by leading evolutionary thinkers, this new book has been rushed into print for impact in the wake of both the honoring and the dishonoring of Darwin’s 209th birthday on February 12.Rediscovering Darwin: The Rest of Darwin’s Theory and Why We Need it Today weaves three gripping stories into a compelling single account. First a new ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

Hailed as a breakthrough in 12 pages of pre-publication reviews by leading evolutionary thinkers, this new book has been rushed into print for impact in the wake of both the honoring and the dishonoring of Darwin’s 209th birthday on February 12.Rediscovering Darwin: The Rest of Darwin’s Theory and Why We Need it Today weaves three gripping stories into a compelling single account. First a new
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Smilodon

The Iconic Sabertooth

Edición de Lars Werdelin, H. G. McDonald, Christopher A. Shaw ...

The consummate guide to the ultimate sabertooth.Few animals spark the imagination as much as the sabertooth cat Smilodon. With their incredibly long canines, which hung like fangs past their jaws, these ferocious predators were first encountered by humans when our species entered the Americas. We can only imagine what ice age humans felt when they were confronted by a wild cat larger than a ... Leer más

$92.69 USD

The consummate guide to the ultimate sabertooth.Few animals spark the imagination as much as the sabertooth cat Smilodon. With their incredibly long canines, which hung like fangs past their jaws, these ferocious predators were first encountered by humans when our species entered the Americas. We can only imagine what ice age humans felt when they were confronted by a wild cat larger than a
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Born to Choose

Evolution, Self, and Well-Being

de John H Falk ...

Born to Choose is John H. Falk’s compelling account of why and how we make the endless set of choices we do, every second of every day of our lives. Synthesizing research from across the biological and social sciences, Falk argues that human choice-making is an evolutionarily ancient and complex process. He suggests that all our choices are influenced by very basic and early evolving needs, and ... Leer más

$58.99 USD

Born to Choose is John H. Falk’s compelling account of why and how we make the endless set of choices we do, every second of every day of our lives. Synthesizing research from across the biological and social sciences, Falk argues that human choice-making is an evolutionarily ancient and complex process. He suggests that all our choices are influenced by very basic and early evolving needs, and
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Quattro ipotesi sull'origine del linguaggio

Dalla comunicazione animale alla parola

de Lorenzo Pinna ...

Frutto di un intreccio di evoluzione biologica ed evoluzione culturale, il linguaggio umano non è solo un mezzo di comunicazione ma anche un potente strumento di rappresentazione, e quindi di controllo e manipolazione, della realtà. Uno strumento che solo l'essere umano ha sviluppato e che per questo motivo costituisce un elemento centrale della nostra natura. Eppure, nonostante questa centralità ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

Frutto di un intreccio di evoluzione biologica ed evoluzione culturale, il linguaggio umano non è solo un mezzo di comunicazione ma anche un potente strumento di rappresentazione, e quindi di controllo e manipolazione, della realtà. Uno strumento che solo l'essere umano ha sviluppato e che per questo motivo costituisce un elemento centrale della nostra natura. Eppure, nonostante questa centralità
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The Biological Problem of To-day: Preformation Or Epigenesis?

The Basis of a Theory of Organic Development

de Oscar Hertwig ...

Traducido por Sir P. Chalmers Mitchell ...

In "The Biological Problem of To-day: Preformation Or Epigenesis?", Oscar Hertwig delves into the contentious debate surrounding embryological development, contrasting the theories of preformation and epigenesis. Through a rigorous examination of contemporary biological thought, Hertwig weaves a complex narrative that not only explicates the mechanisms of development but also engages with the ... Leer más

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In "The Biological Problem of To-day: Preformation Or Epigenesis?", Oscar Hertwig delves into the contentious debate surrounding embryological development, contrasting the theories of preformation and epigenesis. Through a rigorous examination of contemporary biological thought, Hertwig weaves a complex narrative that not only explicates the mechanisms of development but also engages with the
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On Some Fossil Remains of Man

Uncovering the Origins: Evolutionary Insights from Fossil Discoveries

de Thomas Henry Huxley ...

In "On Some Fossil Remains of Man," Thomas Henry Huxley meticulously examines the paleontological evidence concerning human evolution, presenting a compelling argument for the connection between modern humans and their ancient ancestors. Written in the late 19th century, during a period of intense scientific inquiry and debate regarding Darwin's theory of evolution, Huxley employs a rigorous ... Leer más

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In "On Some Fossil Remains of Man," Thomas Henry Huxley meticulously examines the paleontological evidence concerning human evolution, presenting a compelling argument for the connection between modern humans and their ancient ancestors. Written in the late 19th century, during a period of intense scientific inquiry and debate regarding Darwin's theory of evolution, Huxley employs a rigorous
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THE UNICITY OF MANKIND - What the Evidence Says About Where We Came From

de Nakel Nikiema ...

The Unicity of Mankind: What the Evidence Says About Where We Came From is an evidence-driven examination of one of humanity's oldest and most consequential questions: Are the divisions we call race rooted deeply in human biology-or did history build categories that genetics does not support?Drawing on archaeology, population genetics, ancient DNA, anthropology, and the history of racial ... Leer más

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The Unicity of Mankind: What the Evidence Says About Where We Came From is an evidence-driven examination of one of humanity's oldest and most consequential questions: Are the divisions we call race rooted deeply in human biology-or did history build categories that genetics does not support?Drawing on archaeology, population genetics, ancient DNA, anthropology, and the history of racial
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On the Reception of the 'Origin of Species'

Unveiling Controversies: Evolution Theory and Victorian Society

de Thomas Henry Huxley ...

In "On the Reception of the 'Origin of Species'," Thomas Henry Huxley explores the profound impact that Charles Darwin'Äôs groundbreaking work had on both scientific thought and public perception in the 19th century. Huxley employs a clear and incisive literary style, combining rigorous scientific analysis with a compelling narrative that situates Darwin'Äôs theories within the broader context of ... Leer más

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In "On the Reception of the 'Origin of Species'," Thomas Henry Huxley explores the profound impact that Charles Darwin'Äôs groundbreaking work had on both scientific thought and public perception in the 19th century. Huxley employs a clear and incisive literary style, combining rigorous scientific analysis with a compelling narrative that situates Darwin'Äôs theories within the broader context of
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L'origine delle specie

de Charles Darwin ...

L'origine delle specie è un testo che ha influenzato in modo radicale il corso della nostra storia. Charles Darwin al suo interno ha elaborato quella che è divenuta la teoria fondamentale sullorigine delle specie stabilendo uno spartiacque non progresso della civiltà umana tra il prima e il dopo. La teoria sulla selezione naturale che viene esposta nelle pagine di questo libro non solo costituisce ... Leer más

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L'origine delle specie è un testo che ha influenzato in modo radicale il corso della nostra storia. Charles Darwin al suo interno ha elaborato quella che è divenuta la teoria fondamentale sullorigine delle specie stabilendo uno spartiacque non progresso della civiltà umana tra il prima e il dopo. La teoria sulla selezione naturale che viene esposta nelle pagine di questo libro non solo costituisce
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Existence

de Timothy Hadleigh ...

The subject of 'where everything came from' has traditionally been the domain of science and religion – but now design gets its chance.Through a series of unbridled, free-thinking exercises, industrial designer Timothy hadleigh utilizes the formidable power of design logic to cast aside the big bang theory and reason out a far more plausible explanation.Along the journey he challenges Einstein and ... Leer más

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The subject of 'where everything came from' has traditionally been the domain of science and religion – but now design gets its chance.Through a series of unbridled, free-thinking exercises, industrial designer Timothy hadleigh utilizes the formidable power of design logic to cast aside the big bang theory and reason out a far more plausible explanation.Along the journey he challenges Einstein and
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The Foundations of Genetics

de F. A. E. Crew ...

The Foundations of Genetics describes the historical development of genetics with emphasis on the contributions to advancing genetical knowledge and the various applications of genetics. The book reviews the work of Gregor Mendel, his Law of Segregation, and of Ernst Haeckel who suggested that the nucleus is that part of the cell that is responsible for heredity. The text also describes the ... Leer más

$65.69 USD

The Foundations of Genetics describes the historical development of genetics with emphasis on the contributions to advancing genetical knowledge and the various applications of genetics. The book reviews the work of Gregor Mendel, his Law of Segregation, and of Ernst Haeckel who suggested that the nucleus is that part of the cell that is responsible for heredity. The text also describes the
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Der Affe im prächtigen Gewand.

Von der ursprünglichen Gebrechlichkeit zum universellen Bewusstsein.

de Bruno Del Medico ...

Series Libro 953 - TED - PensareDiverso
Seit Jahrtausenden stellen wir uns den „nackten Affen“ vor: ein zerbrechliches Tier, das ohne Krallen und Panzerung in die Welt geworfen wird, umgeben von unbegreiflichen Naturgewalten und besser gerüsteten Raubtieren. Berühmt wurde dieses Bild durch den Ethologen und Anthropologen Desmond Morris und sein 1967 erschienenes Buch „Der nackte Affe“. Ein verängstigtes Wesen, das durch die Erfindung ... Leer más

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Seit Jahrtausenden stellen wir uns den „nackten Affen“ vor: ein zerbrechliches Tier, das ohne Krallen und Panzerung in die Welt geworfen wird, umgeben von unbegreiflichen Naturgewalten und besser gerüsteten Raubtieren. Berühmt wurde dieses Bild durch den Ethologen und Anthropologen Desmond Morris und sein 1967 erschienenes Buch „Der nackte Affe“. Ein verängstigtes Wesen, das durch die Erfindung
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The Monkey in Splendid Attire..

From original fragility to universal consciousness.

de Bruno Del Medico ...

Series Libro 953 - ING - PensareDiverso
For millennia, we have described ourselves as "naked apes": fragile animals, suddenly thrown into the world without claws or armor, surrounded by incomprehensible natural forces and better-equipped predators, made famous by Desmond Morris, ethologist and anthropologist, thanks to his famous 1967 book entitled "The Naked Ape." A frightened creature that has learned to survive by inventing stories, ... Leer más

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For millennia, we have described ourselves as "naked apes": fragile animals, suddenly thrown into the world without claws or armor, surrounded by incomprehensible natural forces and better-equipped predators, made famous by Desmond Morris, ethologist and anthropologist, thanks to his famous 1967 book entitled "The Naked Ape." A frightened creature that has learned to survive by inventing stories,
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Поле свідомості. На шляху до спільного універсального розуму

Нова теорія полів перетворює індивідуальну свідомість на космічну реальність.

de Bruno Del Medico ...

Series Libro 956 - UKR - PensareDiverso
Довгий час ми вірили, що свідомість є приватною справою, яка зберігається в голові кожного з нас. Своєрідна закрита кімната, індивідуальне полум'я, яке освітлює лише наш внутрішній світ. Однак сьогодні щось змінюється. Наукові дослідження колективної поведінки, відкриття соціальних нейронаук, сучасні теорії розподіленого розуму і навіть деякі інтуїтивні уявлення, що походять з традицій медитації, ... Leer más

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Довгий час ми вірили, що свідомість є приватною справою, яка зберігається в голові кожного з нас. Своєрідна закрита кімната, індивідуальне полум'я, яке освітлює лише наш внутрішній світ. Однак сьогодні щось змінюється. Наукові дослідження колективної поведінки, відкриття соціальних нейронаук, сучасні теорії розподіленого розуму і навіть деякі інтуїтивні уявлення, що походять з традицій медитації,
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