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This book serves as essential reading for research scientists and biotechnologists from both academia and industry working in marine biotechnology and related disciplines. The book discusses recent advances and challenges in terms of science, technology, innovation, and...
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Springer
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2018-05-15
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This volume provides insight into the pivotal roles of stem cells, exosomes and other microvesicles in biofunction and molecular mechanisms and their therapeutic potential in translational nanomedicine. It further highlights evidence from recent studies as to how stem...
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Springer
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2018-05-12
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In light of demographic change and the growing problems of traditional old-age security systems, this book discusses two essential instruments in connection with privately providing for old-age security: (1) savings in private pension schemes and (2) building up equity...
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Springer
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2018-05-10
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Poisonous mushrooms have fascinated scientists and laypersons alike for thousands of years. Almost all mushroom fatalities are due to the genus Amanita, whose poetic common names (death cap, destroying angel) attest to their lethality. In his classic 1986 book, Theodor...
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Springer
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2018-05-09
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This book presents the "New Vision 2050," which adds the concept of the “platinum society” to the “Vision 2050”.The 20th century was a century in which energy led the development of material civilization, resulting in deletion of resources, global warming and climate...
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Springer
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2018-05-04
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Science for Sustainable Societies
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We like to think of ourselves as highly evolved. But if we are evolution's greatest creation, why are we so badly designed?We have retinas that face backward, we must find vitamins and nutrients in our diets that other animals simply make for themselves and millions of...
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Weidenfeld & Nicolson
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2018-05-03
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This book presents a unique geographical perspective on issues of transport and mobility for ageing populations. Society is ageing across the globe. As well as living longer, older people are fitter, healthier and more active than previous generations were. There is...
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Palgrave Macmillan
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2018-04-30
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Why are most living creatures condemned to die "naturally" even when they have a favourable and protected environment? Is death a "useful" biological process or does it not correspond to any natural necessity? Biology has only recently begun to address these issues....
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Odile Jacob
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2018-04-25
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This book presents and discusses recent scientific progress on Cell and Stem Cell Engineering. It predominantly focuses on Biological, Physical and Technical Basics, and features new trends of research reaching far into the 21st century.
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Springer
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2018-04-11
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This second edition provides 2400 multiple choice questions on human anatomy and physiology, and some physical science, separated into 40 categories. The answer to each question is accompanied by an explanation. Each category has an introduction to set the scene for the...
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Springer
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2018-04-06
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This open access book offers new insights into the ageing-migration nexus and the nature of home. Documenting the hidden world of France’s migrant worker hostels, it explores why older North and West African men continue to live past retirement age in this sub-standard...
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Springer
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2018-03-29
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IMISCOE Research Series
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This book contains material contributed by forward-looking scientists who work at the interface of stem cell research and applied science with the aim to improve human fetal safety and the understanding of human developmental and degenerative disorders. Provides...
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Wiley
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2018-03-27
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Animals have evolved remarkable biomechanical and physiological systems that enable their rich repertoire of motion. Animal Locomotion offers a fundamental understanding of animal movement through a broad comparative and integrative approach, including basic mathematics...
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OUP Oxford
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2018-03-23
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This book comprehensively describes the transgenesis techniques and applied experimental methods in ascidians including enthusiastically developed original devices in addition to concrete examples of developmental biology studies. Ascidians have been one of the most...
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Springer
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2018-03-14
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Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
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This book highlights different aspects of the problem of elder abuse and neglect in India, and discusses its forms as well as means of prevention, intervention and management. It presents a framework for understanding the occurrence of elder abuse and neglect in India,...
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Springer
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2018-03-14
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Ist Leben in heißer Säure oder in seifigen Flüssen vorstellbar? Wie tot ist das Tote Meer tatsächlich? Und welche Lebewesen frieren bereits bei 60 °C? Das Buch nimmt den Leser mit auf eine Reise zu den undenkbarsten ökologischen Nischen unseres Planeten und ihren...
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Springer
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2018-03-13
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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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A single volume collection that surveys the exciting field of plant-made pharmaceuticals and industrial proteins This comprehensive book communicates the recent advances and exciting potential for the expanding area of plant biotechnology and is divided into six...
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Wiley-Blackwell
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2018-03-12
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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
Collection :
Forgotten Women
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