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Conceptual Change in Biology

Scientific and Philosophical Perspectives on Evolution and Development

Edited by Alan C. Love ...

Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
This volume explores questions about conceptual change from both scientific and philosophical viewpoints by analyzing the recent history of evolutionary developmental biology. It features revised papers that originated from the workshop "Conceptual Change in Biological Science: Evolutionary Developmental Biology, 1981-2011" held at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin in ... Read more

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This volume explores questions about conceptual change from both scientific and philosophical viewpoints by analyzing the recent history of evolutionary developmental biology. It features revised papers that originated from the workshop "Conceptual Change in Biological Science: Evolutionary Developmental Biology, 1981-2011" held at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin in
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Life at Interfaces and Under Extreme Conditions

Proceedings of the 33rd European Marine Biology Symposium, held at Wilhelmshaven, Germany, 7–11 September 1998

Edited by Ingrid Kröncke, Sabine Dittmann, Gerd Liebezeit ...

Series Book 151 - Developments in Hydrobiology
Interfaces between media, whether air-water or sediment-water interfaces or organisms themselves, pose considerable problems to marine organisms attempting to live at these boundaries.In the present volume, a number of authors address various aspects of these two topics. Locations under scrutiny range from intertidal areas to the deep sea, while both macro-and meiofaunal organisms are investigated ... Read more

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Interfaces between media, whether air-water or sediment-water interfaces or organisms themselves, pose considerable problems to marine organisms attempting to live at these boundaries.In the present volume, a number of authors address various aspects of these two topics. Locations under scrutiny range from intertidal areas to the deep sea, while both macro-and meiofaunal organisms are investigated
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The Future of Phylogenetic Systematics

The Legacy of Willi Hennig

Edited by David Williams, Michael Schmitt, Quentin Wheeler ...

Series Book 86 - Systematics Association Special Volume Series
Willi Hennig (1913–76), founder of phylogenetic systematics, revolutionised our understanding of the relationships among species and their natural classification. An expert on Diptera and fossil insects, Hennig's ideas were applicable to all organisms. He wrote about the science of taxonomy or systematics, refining and promoting discussion of the precise meaning of the term 'relationship', the ... Read more

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Willi Hennig (1913–76), founder of phylogenetic systematics, revolutionised our understanding of the relationships among species and their natural classification. An expert on Diptera and fossil insects, Hennig's ideas were applicable to all organisms. He wrote about the science of taxonomy or systematics, refining and promoting discussion of the precise meaning of the term 'relationship', the
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La Psicología y su pluralidad

by María Elena Colombo ...

La presente obra reflexiona sobre la conformación de la Psicología como ciencia a partir de su propia historia en relación con la constitución y el desarrollo de la ciencia y con los soportes filosóficos y epistemológicos que la sostienen, como así también con las características de las comunidades científicas en las cuales aconteció. ... Read more

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La presente obra reflexiona sobre la conformación de la Psicología como ciencia a partir de su propia historia en relación con la constitución y el desarrollo de la ciencia y con los soportes filosóficos y epistemológicos que la sostienen, como así también con las características de las comunidades científicas en las cuales aconteció.
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Nature's Genius

Evolution's Lessons for a Changing Planet

by David Farrier ...

'Superb' ROBERT MACFARLANE'Fascinating' ISABELLA TREE'Inspiring' CAL FLYNSHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION WRITINGSHORTLISTED FOR SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS FOR NON-FICTIONFor nearly four billion years, life on Earth has found new ways to adapt, reproduce and thrive. Now, in the face of climate change, nature is modelling ingenuity as never before.David ... ... Read more

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'Superb' ROBERT MACFARLANE'Fascinating' ISABELLA TREE'Inspiring' CAL FLYNSHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION WRITINGSHORTLISTED FOR SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS FOR NON-FICTIONFor nearly four billion years, life on Earth has found new ways to adapt, reproduce and thrive. Now, in the face of climate change, nature is modelling ingenuity as never before.David ...
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Cancer through the Lens of Evolution and Ecology

Edited by Jason A. Somarelli, Norman A. Johnson ...

Cancer cells exist in an ever-changing “ecology” and are subject to evolutionary pressures just like any species in nature. This edited book explores the following themes: 1) how the dynamics of mutation, epigenetics, and gene expression noise are sources of genetic diversity; 2) how scarce resources influence cancer therapy resistance; 3) how predator-prey dynamics are mirrored in immune-cancer ... Read more

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Cancer cells exist in an ever-changing “ecology” and are subject to evolutionary pressures just like any species in nature. This edited book explores the following themes: 1) how the dynamics of mutation, epigenetics, and gene expression noise are sources of genetic diversity; 2) how scarce resources influence cancer therapy resistance; 3) how predator-prey dynamics are mirrored in immune-cancer
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Patterns of Life

Biogeography of a changing world

by Howard Mielke ...

Insight into universal nature provides an intellectual life? Why are so many plants and animals, especially delight and sense of freedom that no blows of fate and freshwater species, at risk of extinction? These are a few no evil can destroy. of the questions that have intrigued observers of nature Alexander von Humboldt, 1805 and the Earth. By studying the Earth's patterns of life, students of ... Read more

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Insight into universal nature provides an intellectual life? Why are so many plants and animals, especially delight and sense of freedom that no blows of fate and freshwater species, at risk of extinction? These are a few no evil can destroy. of the questions that have intrigued observers of nature Alexander von Humboldt, 1805 and the Earth. By studying the Earth's patterns of life, students of
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The Vertebrate IntegumentVolume 1

Origin and Evolution

by Theagarten Lingham-Soliar ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
The vertebrate integument arose about 450 million years ago as an ‘armour’ of dermal bony plates in small, jawless fish-like creatures, informally known as the ostracoderms. This book reviews the major changes that have occurred in the vertebrate integument from its beginnings to the present day. Critical questions concerning the origin, structure and functional biology of the bony integument are ... Read more

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The vertebrate integument arose about 450 million years ago as an ‘armour’ of dermal bony plates in small, jawless fish-like creatures, informally known as the ostracoderms. This book reviews the major changes that have occurred in the vertebrate integument from its beginnings to the present day. Critical questions concerning the origin, structure and functional biology of the bony integument are
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Microbes: The Foundation Stone of the Biosphere

Edited by Christon J. Hurst ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This collection of essays discusses fascinating aspects of the concept that microbes are at the root of all ecosystems. The content is divided into seven parts, the first of those emphasizes that microbes not only were the starting point, but sustain the rest of the biosphere and shows how life evolves through a perpetual struggle for habitats and niches. Part II explains the ways in which ... Read more

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This collection of essays discusses fascinating aspects of the concept that microbes are at the root of all ecosystems. The content is divided into seven parts, the first of those emphasizes that microbes not only were the starting point, but sustain the rest of the biosphere and shows how life evolves through a perpetual struggle for habitats and niches. Part II explains the ways in which
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Evolution and the Emergent Self

The Rise of Complexity and Behavioral Versatility in Nature

by Raymond Neubauer ...

Evolution and the Emergent Self is an eloquent and evocative new synthesis that explores how the human species emerged from the cosmic dust. Lucidly presenting ideas about the rise of complexity in our genetic, neuronal, ecological, and ultimately cosmological settings, the author takes readers on a provocative tour of modern science's quest to understand our place in nature and in our universe. ... Read more

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Evolution and the Emergent Self is an eloquent and evocative new synthesis that explores how the human species emerged from the cosmic dust. Lucidly presenting ideas about the rise of complexity in our genetic, neuronal, ecological, and ultimately cosmological settings, the author takes readers on a provocative tour of modern science's quest to understand our place in nature and in our universe.
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Emerging World: The Evolution of Consciousness and the Future of Humanity

by Roger Briggs ...

Why is there so much chaos and suffering in the world today? Are we sliding towards dystopia and perhaps extinction, or is there hope for a better future? What happened in the human lineage over the last three million years that made us into a near-geologic force capable of altering the face of our planet and threatening our own existence?In Emerging World, Roger Briggs explores the evolution of ... Read more

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Why is there so much chaos and suffering in the world today? Are we sliding towards dystopia and perhaps extinction, or is there hope for a better future? What happened in the human lineage over the last three million years that made us into a near-geologic force capable of altering the face of our planet and threatening our own existence?In Emerging World, Roger Briggs explores the evolution of
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Evolution Directs Tomorrow

How Evolution Shapes Modern Power

by Azhar ul Haque Sario ...

Our modern world of corporate strategy, digital economies, and global power is secretly dictated by the ancient biological imperatives of our prehistoric ancestors.Have you ever wondered why modern corporate hierarchies feel so remarkably primal? This book uncovers the hidden biological forces steering our entire society. We trace the braided stream of human ancestry to reveal how ancient genetic ... Read more

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Our modern world of corporate strategy, digital economies, and global power is secretly dictated by the ancient biological imperatives of our prehistoric ancestors.Have you ever wondered why modern corporate hierarchies feel so remarkably primal? This book uncovers the hidden biological forces steering our entire society. We trace the braided stream of human ancestry to reveal how ancient genetic
... Read more
The Descent of Man

by Charles Darwin ...

Charles Darwin's Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex (1871) was the single most important European or American nineteenth-century statement that man is an integral part of the animal kingdom. As a work of science, Descent of Man mattered more, and was more coherent, rigorous, and in tune with scientific opinion than that of any of its predecessors in evolutionary theory.Published to ... Read more

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Charles Darwin's Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex (1871) was the single most important European or American nineteenth-century statement that man is an integral part of the animal kingdom. As a work of science, Descent of Man mattered more, and was more coherent, rigorous, and in tune with scientific opinion than that of any of its predecessors in evolutionary theory.Published to
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Advances in Endophytic Fungal Research

Present Status and Future Challenges

Edited by Bhim Pratap Singh ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Plant endophytes are a potential source for the production of bioactive compounds that can fight against devastating diseases in both plants and humans. Among these endophytic microorganisms, endophytic fungi are one of the dominant group of microorganisms with a potential role in plant growth promotion and the discovery of noble bioactive natural products. Endophytic fungi possess several ... Read more

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Plant endophytes are a potential source for the production of bioactive compounds that can fight against devastating diseases in both plants and humans. Among these endophytic microorganisms, endophytic fungi are one of the dominant group of microorganisms with a potential role in plant growth promotion and the discovery of noble bioactive natural products. Endophytic fungi possess several
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ADVANCED TREATMENT FOR POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE: APOMETRY, NLP, REGRESSION AND HYPNOSIS

by Edenilson Brandl ...

In the realm of healthcare and holistic healing, there exists an intricate tapestry of methodologies, each contributing its unique thread to the fabric of wellness. It is within this intricate weave that we embark on a journey to explore a groundbreaking approach in the treatment of a complex condition: Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). This book, "Advanced Treatment for Polycystic Kidney Disease: ... Read more

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In the realm of healthcare and holistic healing, there exists an intricate tapestry of methodologies, each contributing its unique thread to the fabric of wellness. It is within this intricate weave that we embark on a journey to explore a groundbreaking approach in the treatment of a complex condition: Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). This book, "Advanced Treatment for Polycystic Kidney Disease:
... Read more
CONSCIENTIOLOGY, SPIRITUALITY AND CONSCIOUSNESS FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS

by Edenilson Brandl ...

Welcome to "Conscientiology, Spirituality, and Consciousness for Cystic Fibrosis." This book embarks on an extraordinary journey that combines the realms of medical science, consciousness exploration, and spiritual understanding in a quest to shed new light on the complex and enigmatic condition known as cystic fibrosis.In the pages that follow, we will delve into the multifaceted dimensions of ... Read more

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Welcome to "Conscientiology, Spirituality, and Consciousness for Cystic Fibrosis." This book embarks on an extraordinary journey that combines the realms of medical science, consciousness exploration, and spiritual understanding in a quest to shed new light on the complex and enigmatic condition known as cystic fibrosis.In the pages that follow, we will delve into the multifaceted dimensions of
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INTRODUCCIÓN A LA TERAPIA ENERGÉTICA PARA EL SÍNDROME DE MARFAN

by Edenilson Brandl ...

Es un honor presentarles este libro, "INTRODUCCIÓN A LA TERAPIA ENERGÉTICA PARA EL SÍNDROME DE MARFAN". Este trabajo surge de una profunda dedicación a entender y abordar las complejas necesidades emocionales y físicas de las personas que viven con el Síndrome de Marfan.El Síndrome de Marfan es una condición desafiante, tanto para aquellos que la padecen como para sus seres queridos. Conlleva no ... Read more

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Es un honor presentarles este libro, "INTRODUCCIÓN A LA TERAPIA ENERGÉTICA PARA EL SÍNDROME DE MARFAN". Este trabajo surge de una profunda dedicación a entender y abordar las complejas necesidades emocionales y físicas de las personas que viven con el Síndrome de Marfan.El Síndrome de Marfan es una condición desafiante, tanto para aquellos que la padecen como para sus seres queridos. Conlleva no
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ADVANCED TREATMENT FOR TURNER SYNDROME: APOMETRY, NLP, REGRESSION AND HYPNOSIS

by Edenilson Brandl, Thor Otto Alexsander ...

In the realm of healthcare, the search for effective treatments and therapies is a constant journey. Turner Syndrome, a complex genetic condition affecting numerous aspects of an individual's life, has led us to explore unconventional avenues in pursuit of holistic healing. This book delves into a groundbreaking approach that combines Apometry, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), regression, and ... Read more

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In the realm of healthcare, the search for effective treatments and therapies is a constant journey. Turner Syndrome, a complex genetic condition affecting numerous aspects of an individual's life, has led us to explore unconventional avenues in pursuit of holistic healing. This book delves into a groundbreaking approach that combines Apometry, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), regression, and
... Read more
ADVANCED TREATMENT FOR FRAGILE X SYNDROME: APOMETRY, NLP, REGRESSION AND HYPNOSIS

by Edenilson Brandl, Thor Otto Alexsander ...

In the realm of medical advancement and holistic healing, the pursuit of understanding and addressing genetic conditions has led to a remarkable convergence of science, spirituality, and alternative therapies. This book, "Advanced Treatment for Fragile X Syndrome: Apometry, NLP, Regression, and Hypnosis," delves into a profound exploration of healing techniques that extend beyond conventional ... Read more

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In the realm of medical advancement and holistic healing, the pursuit of understanding and addressing genetic conditions has led to a remarkable convergence of science, spirituality, and alternative therapies. This book, "Advanced Treatment for Fragile X Syndrome: Apometry, NLP, Regression, and Hypnosis," delves into a profound exploration of healing techniques that extend beyond conventional
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Echoes of Tomorrow

AI and the Future of Society

by Danish Ali Bajwa, Usama Bajwa ...

Embark on a captivating exploration into the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with "Echoes of Tomorrow: AI and the Future of Society." This illuminating journey delves into the intricate ways AI is reshaping our world, from the minutiae of everyday life to the grandeur of global society.With a keen focus on the evolution and implications of AI technology, this book navigates through ... Read more

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Embark on a captivating exploration into the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with "Echoes of Tomorrow: AI and the Future of Society." This illuminating journey delves into the intricate ways AI is reshaping our world, from the minutiae of everyday life to the grandeur of global society.With a keen focus on the evolution and implications of AI technology, this book navigates through
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Bulmaca

by Sedat Büyük ...

Bu kitap kendi üzerimde yaptığım bir deneyin sonuçlarını içermektedir. Asperger sendromluyum. Ayrıca Şizoid adı verilen bir durum yaşadım. Yirmi üç yıl süren Şizoid durum boyunca kendi yaşam öykümü anlatan bir epik şiir yazdım: Şule. Şiiri tamamlamamın ardından pek çok insana inanılmaz gelecek şeyler yaşadım ve Şizoid durumdan çıktım. Ve sonrasında bu deneyi neden yaptığımı hatırladım… Şizoid ve ... Read more

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Bu kitap kendi üzerimde yaptığım bir deneyin sonuçlarını içermektedir. Asperger sendromluyum. Ayrıca Şizoid adı verilen bir durum yaşadım. Yirmi üç yıl süren Şizoid durum boyunca kendi yaşam öykümü anlatan bir epik şiir yazdım: Şule. Şiiri tamamlamamın ardından pek çok insana inanılmaz gelecek şeyler yaşadım ve Şizoid durumdan çıktım. Ve sonrasında bu deneyi neden yaptığımı hatırladım… Şizoid ve
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Woher die Kindlein kommen

by Hans Hoppeler ...

In "Woher die Kindlein kommen" entfaltet Hans Hoppeler ein fesselndes und zugleich tiefgründiges Narrativ über die Entstehung des Lebens und die Fragestellungen rund um die Geburt und Kindheit. Durch eine harmonische Verschmelzung von poetischer Sprache und wissenschaftlicher Präzision beleuchtet Hoppeler die biologischen, emotionalen und gesellschaftlichen Aspekte von der Empfängnis bis zur ... Read more

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In "Woher die Kindlein kommen" entfaltet Hans Hoppeler ein fesselndes und zugleich tiefgründiges Narrativ über die Entstehung des Lebens und die Fragestellungen rund um die Geburt und Kindheit. Durch eine harmonische Verschmelzung von poetischer Sprache und wissenschaftlicher Präzision beleuchtet Hoppeler die biologischen, emotionalen und gesellschaftlichen Aspekte von der Empfängnis bis zur
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Dalle lucertole all’uomo

Storia naturale dell’azione

by Michael Tomasello ...

La natura non può creare organismi predisposti biologicamente a ogni possibile evento; crea piuttosto organismi operanti come sistemi di controllo a feedback che perseguono obiettivi, prendono decisioni comportamentali informate su come perseguire al meglio quegli obiettivi e poi verificano l’efficacia del comportamento mentre lo eseguono. In sostanza, la natura crea degli agenti psicologici. ... Read more

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La natura non può creare organismi predisposti biologicamente a ogni possibile evento; crea piuttosto organismi operanti come sistemi di controllo a feedback che perseguono obiettivi, prendono decisioni comportamentali informate su come perseguire al meglio quegli obiettivi e poi verificano l’efficacia del comportamento mentre lo eseguono. In sostanza, la natura crea degli agenti psicologici.
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Zaman, Bilgi, Bilinç ve Canlılık Nedir?

by Yunus İlik ...

Evren ve canlılar nasıl evrimleşiyor?Maddede enerjidir. Evrenin, doğanın içinden çıkılmaz farklılığı, bilgi çokluğunun temeli yoğunlaşıp enerjiye ve maddeye dönüşen, Evrimle kısmen farklılaşmış uzaydır. Evrimleşerek oluşan farklı görünümler, enerji alanı düzeyleri özünde saf uzaydır. Evrenin, enerji-maddenin evrimi ilkel yıldızlarla başlayıp hala gözlerimizin önünde devam eden bir süreç olması ... Read more

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Evren ve canlılar nasıl evrimleşiyor?Maddede enerjidir. Evrenin, doğanın içinden çıkılmaz farklılığı, bilgi çokluğunun temeli yoğunlaşıp enerjiye ve maddeye dönüşen, Evrimle kısmen farklılaşmış uzaydır. Evrimleşerek oluşan farklı görünümler, enerji alanı düzeyleri özünde saf uzaydır. Evrenin, enerji-maddenin evrimi ilkel yıldızlarla başlayıp hala gözlerimizin önünde devam eden bir süreç olması
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