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Genomics has transformed the biological sciences. From epidemiology and medicine to evolution and forensics, the ability to determine an organism's complete genetic makeup has changed the way science is done and the questions that can be asked of it. Its most celebrated...
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OUP Oxford
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2018-03-12
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"Tomorrow's Table" argues that a judicious blend of two important strands of agriculture--genetic engineering and organic farming--is key to helping feed the world's growing population in an ecologically balanced manner. Pamela Ronald, a geneticist, and her husband,...
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Oxford University Press
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2018-03-12
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Das Buch für naturwissenschaftlich interessierte Leser, die sich Gedanken machen über die anstehenden Probleme einer zahlenmäßig rasch zunehmenden Weltbevölkerung.Das Buch klärt über den bisher allgemein kaum bekannten Nutzen der sogenannten Großpilze auf. Es sind...
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Springer
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2018-03-10
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This book offers a collection of expert reviews on the use of plant-based antioxidant therapies in disease prevention and treatment. Topics discussed include the uses of plant and nutritional antioxidants in the contexts of reproductive health and prenatal development,...
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Springer
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2018-03-10
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This book provides an overview of antioxidants and antioxidant enzymes and their role in the mechanisms of signaling and cellular tolerance under stress in plant systems. Major reactive oxygen species (ROS)-scavenging/modulating enzymes include the superoxide dismutase...
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Springer
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2018-03-10
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The world's mediterranean-type climate regions (including areas within the Mediterranean, South Africa, Australia, California, and Chile) have long been of interest to biologists by virtue of their extraordinary biodiversity and the appearance of evolutionary...
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OUP Oxford
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2018-03-09
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'To say this series is "empowering" doesn't do it justice. Buy a copy for your daughters, sisters, mums, aunts and nieces - just make sure you buy a copy for your sons, brothers, dads, uncles and nephews, too.' - indy100'Here's to no more forgotten women.' Evening...
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Brazen
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2018-03-08
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Forgotten Women
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An einem Ort im abgelegenen Sibirien findet man vierbeinige Fellwesen, die mit dem Schwanz wedeln, Schlappohren haben und so gelehrig und freundlich sind wie Schoßhunde. Doch es sind keine Hunde – es sind Füchse. Sie sind das Ergebnis eines der erstaunlichsten...
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Springer
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2018-03-07
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The research and its outcomes presented here focuses on tropospheric or ground level ozone, in particular due to its surfacing as a major threat to crop productivity around the world. This book presents the ozone concentration data for a variety of geographical regions,...
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Springer
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2018-03-07
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This authored dictionary presents a unique glossary of paleontological terms, taxa, localities, and concepts, with focus on the most significant orders, genera, and species in terms of historical turning points such as mass extinctions. The book is an accurate and...
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Springer
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2018-03-07
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This book covers pot-pollen—the other product, besides honey, stored in cerumen pots by Meliponini. Critical assessment is given of stingless bee and pot-pollen biodiversity in the Americas, Africa, Asia and Oceania. Topics addressed include historical biogeography,...
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Springer
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2018-03-05
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This reference work gives a compete overview of the different stages of drug development using a translational approach. The book is structured in different parts, following the different stages in drug development. Almost half of the work is dedicated to core of drug...
Editeur :
Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2018-03-02
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Advances in Molecular Biology and Medicine
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This book discusses central concepts and theories in cell biology from the ancient past to the 21st century, based on the premise that understanding the works of scientists like Hooke, Hofmeister, Caspary, Strasburger, Sachs, Schleiden, Schwann, Mendel, Nemec,...
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Springer
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2018-03-01
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This book presents a comprehensive collection of articles illustrating the importance of microbial community structure and function for ecosystem sustainability and environmental reclamation. It addresses a diverse range of topics, including microbial diversity,...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2018-02-28
Collection :
Microorganisms for Sustainability
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This book discusses the role of probiotics and prebiotics in maintaining the health status of a broad range of animal groups used for food production. It also highlights the use of beneficial microorganisms as protective agents in animal derived foods. The book provides...
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Springer
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2018-02-27
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Focusing on applications in separation, adsorption and catalysis, this handbook underlines the importance of this hot and exciting topic. It provides an excellent insight into the synthesis and modification of MOFs, their synthesis on an industrial scale, their use as...
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Wiley-VCH
Parution :
2018-02-27
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Warum haben wir Menschen Musik? Wie entfaltet Musik ihre Wirkung? Was geht dabei in unserem Gehirn vor? Fördert Musik die Intelligenz? Dient sie dem Gruppenzusammenhalt? Teilt Musik Emotionen mit? Dieses Buch erklärt die zahlreichen Wirkungen von Musik auf Fühlen...
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Springer
Parution :
2018-02-27
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Comprehensive and multidisciplinary presentation of the current trends in trace elements for human, animals, plants, and the environment This reference provides the latest research into the presence, characterization, and applications of trace elements and their role in...
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Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2018-02-26
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This book focuses on Blakiston’s fish owl and the red-crowned crane as umbrella species. Healthy river, riparian and wetland ecosystems are necessary to maintain the populations of the two species. Both species have been revered by people since ancient times, but both...
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Springer
Parution :
2018-02-23
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Genomics has transformed the biological sciences. From epidemiology and medicine to evolution and forensics, the ability to determine an organism's complete genetic makeup has changed the way science is done and the questions that can be asked of it. Its most celebrated...
Editeur :
OUP Oxford
Parution :
2018-02-22
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