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The Great Pheromone Myth

de Richard L. Doty ...

Mammalian pheromones, audiomones, visuomones, and snarks—Richard Doty argues that they all belong in the same category: objects of imagination.For more than 50 years, researchers—including many prominent scientists—have identified pheromones as the triggers for a wide range of mammalian behaviors and endocrine responses. In this provocative book, renowned olfaction expert Richard L. Doty rejects ... Leer más

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Mammalian pheromones, audiomones, visuomones, and snarks—Richard Doty argues that they all belong in the same category: objects of imagination.For more than 50 years, researchers—including many prominent scientists—have identified pheromones as the triggers for a wide range of mammalian behaviors and endocrine responses. In this provocative book, renowned olfaction expert Richard L. Doty rejects
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Génétique et Médecine Régénérative: Faire Progresser la Guérison des Maladies Héréditaires

de Edenilson Brandl ...

La science a été un phare de découvertes et d'innovations qui ont façonné le cours de l'humanité. Alors que nous entrons dans le 21e siècle, nous assistons à des progrès remarquables dans un domaine qui a le potentiel de révolutionner la médecine et de transformer des vies: la génétique et la médecine régénérative.Ce livre apparaît comme une source de connaissances complète et accessible conçue ... Leer más

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La science a été un phare de découvertes et d'innovations qui ont façonné le cours de l'humanité. Alors que nous entrons dans le 21e siècle, nous assistons à des progrès remarquables dans un domaine qui a le potentiel de révolutionner la médecine et de transformer des vies: la génétique et la médecine régénérative.Ce livre apparaît comme une source de connaissances complète et accessible conçue
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A Civic Biology, Presented in Problems

Enriched edition. Exploring Biology's Relevance in Society through Real-World Problems

de George W. Hunter, Aiden Harrington ...

In "A Civic Biology, Presented in Problems," George W. Hunter offers a pioneering examination of biological principles through a pragmatic and problem-solving approach. Written in the early 20th century, this seminal text integrates the biological sciences with civic responsibility, making it a critical piece for educational contexts of its time. Hunter skillfully employs a clear and accessible ... Leer más

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In "A Civic Biology, Presented in Problems," George W. Hunter offers a pioneering examination of biological principles through a pragmatic and problem-solving approach. Written in the early 20th century, this seminal text integrates the biological sciences with civic responsibility, making it a critical piece for educational contexts of its time. Hunter skillfully employs a clear and accessible
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Vegetable Crops

Edición de Pritam Kalia ...

Series series Handbooks of Crop Diversity: Conservation and Use of Plant Genetic Resources
The volume on Vegetable Crops as a part of series entitled “Handbooks of Crop Diversity: Conservation and Use of Genetic Resources” will be a unique resource, first of its kind, which will elaborate on origin, evolution, taxonomy, identification, chemical characterization, and genetic improvement of Vegetable Crop Plants.Vegetable crops are an important group of crops comprising solanaceous ... Leer más

$494.99 USD

The volume on Vegetable Crops as a part of series entitled “Handbooks of Crop Diversity: Conservation and Use of Genetic Resources” will be a unique resource, first of its kind, which will elaborate on origin, evolution, taxonomy, identification, chemical characterization, and genetic improvement of Vegetable Crop Plants.Vegetable crops are an important group of crops comprising solanaceous
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Après Moi

Un essai

de Christopher Young, Steven Bednikoff ...

L’être humain, Homo sapiens… Espèce unique qui s’est hissée au sommet de la chaîne alimentaire et domine presque l’écosystème terrestre. À quoi ressemble la vie tout en haut de cette chaîne? Arrivons-nous à jouir de ce statut durement acquis? En y regardant de près, nous semblons avoir remplacé une course à la survie par une course à l’existence : une quête de la performance, une quête de soi, ... Leer más

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L’être humain, Homo sapiens… Espèce unique qui s’est hissée au sommet de la chaîne alimentaire et domine presque l’écosystème terrestre. À quoi ressemble la vie tout en haut de cette chaîne? Arrivons-nous à jouir de ce statut durement acquis? En y regardant de près, nous semblons avoir remplacé une course à la survie par une course à l’existence : une quête de la performance, une quête de soi,
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Infectious Disease

A Very Short Introduction

de Marta Wayne, Benjamin Bolker ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Infectious disease is a moving target: new diseases emerge every year, old diseases evolve into new forms, and ecological and socioeconomic upheavals change the transmission pathways that spread disease. But where does disease come from? How is it transmitted from one person to another? And why are some individuals more susceptible than others? ... Leer más

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Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Infectious disease is a moving target: new diseases emerge every year, old diseases evolve into new forms, and ecological and socioeconomic upheavals change the transmission pathways that spread disease. But where does disease come from? How is it transmitted from one person to another? And why are some individuals more susceptible than others?
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Agriculturally Important Fungi for Sustainable Agriculture

Volume 2: Functional Annotation for Crop Protection

Edición de Ajar Nath Yadav, Shashank Mishra, Divjot Kour, Neelam Yadav, Anil Kumar ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Microbes are ubiquitous in nature. Among microbes, fungal communities play an important role in agriculture, the environment, and medicine. Vast fungal diversity has been found in plant systems. The fungi associated with any plant system are in the form of epiphytic, endophytic, and rhizospheric fungi. These associated fungi play important roles in plant growth, crop yield, and soil health.The ... Leer más

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Microbes are ubiquitous in nature. Among microbes, fungal communities play an important role in agriculture, the environment, and medicine. Vast fungal diversity has been found in plant systems. The fungi associated with any plant system are in the form of epiphytic, endophytic, and rhizospheric fungi. These associated fungi play important roles in plant growth, crop yield, and soil health.The
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Les Mondes fossiles

de Jean-Jacques Jaeger ...

Pourquoi les hommes, isolés sur un île deviennent-ils géants, alors que les éléphants deviennent nains ? Quel était le climat de Paris il y a 500 000 ans ? L'humanité est-elle le résultat d'un premier génocide ? Le livre de Jean-Jacques Jaeger répond à ces questions, et à d'autres. Il nous montre que, pour qui sait observer, ces témoins du passé incarnent et résument les savoirs les plus divers ... Leer más

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Pourquoi les hommes, isolés sur un île deviennent-ils géants, alors que les éléphants deviennent nains ? Quel était le climat de Paris il y a 500 000 ans ? L'humanité est-elle le résultat d'un premier génocide ? Le livre de Jean-Jacques Jaeger répond à ces questions, et à d'autres. Il nous montre que, pour qui sait observer, ces témoins du passé incarnent et résument les savoirs les plus divers
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Consequences of Evolution and Cultural Bias

Cause and Consequence

de Thomas A. Moreau ...

Thought is the analysis of acquired knowledge. To think about one's beliefs is to question the source of one's acquired knowledge. The consequence is an understanding of an individual's life, in a Constitutional Democratic Republic, on the planet earth. ... Leer más

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Thought is the analysis of acquired knowledge. To think about one's beliefs is to question the source of one's acquired knowledge. The consequence is an understanding of an individual's life, in a Constitutional Democratic Republic, on the planet earth.
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Fungal Siderophores

From Mineral―Microbe Interactions to Anti-Pathogenicity

Edición de Kalyani Dhusia, Kalpana Raja, Pramod Ramteke ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
In the past few decades, it has been realized through research that fungal siderophores epitomize the uptake of iron as well as other essential elements like zinc, magnesium, copper, nickel and arsenic. Understanding the chemical structures of different fungal siderophores and the membrane receptors involved in uptake of mineral ions has opened new areas for research. In this edited volume, recent ... Leer más

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In the past few decades, it has been realized through research that fungal siderophores epitomize the uptake of iron as well as other essential elements like zinc, magnesium, copper, nickel and arsenic. Understanding the chemical structures of different fungal siderophores and the membrane receptors involved in uptake of mineral ions has opened new areas for research. In this edited volume, recent
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The Origin of Vertebrates

Enriched edition. Unveiling the Evolutionary Journey of Vertebrates

de Walter Holbrook Gaskell, Ethan West ...

In "The Origin of Vertebrates," Walter Holbrook Gaskell presents a meticulously researched examination of vertebrate evolution, seamlessly integrating anatomical studies with embryological findings. Through a detailed exploration of fossil records and comparative morphology, Gaskell elucidates the complex relationships among various vertebrate groups. His literary style is both analytical and ... Leer más

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In "The Origin of Vertebrates," Walter Holbrook Gaskell presents a meticulously researched examination of vertebrate evolution, seamlessly integrating anatomical studies with embryological findings. Through a detailed exploration of fossil records and comparative morphology, Gaskell elucidates the complex relationships among various vertebrate groups. His literary style is both analytical and
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Thermodynamique de l'évolution

Un essai de thermo-bio-sociologie

de François Roddier ...

Ils ne sont pas nombreux les livres qui nous donnent la vie. Celui-ci en est un. Il nous donne la vie parce qu’il va nous permettre d’éclairer l’avenir de l’humanité, si celle-ci veut survivre. Pour son auteur, le savant François Roddier, « Ce livre adresse un message aux générations actuelles et futures. L’Histoire montre que chaque fois qu’une société est en crise, elle cherche des coupables et ... Leer más

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Ils ne sont pas nombreux les livres qui nous donnent la vie. Celui-ci en est un. Il nous donne la vie parce qu’il va nous permettre d’éclairer l’avenir de l’humanité, si celle-ci veut survivre. Pour son auteur, le savant François Roddier, « Ce livre adresse un message aux générations actuelles et futures. L’Histoire montre que chaque fois qu’une société est en crise, elle cherche des coupables et
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Why We Disagree About Human Nature

Edición de Elizabeth Hannon, Tim Lewens ...

Is human nature something that the natural and social sciences aim to describe, or is it a pernicious fiction? What role, if any, does 'human nature' play in directing and informing scientific work? Can we talk about human nature without invoking-either implicitly or explicitly-a contrast with human culture? It might be tempting to think that the respectability of 'human nature' is an issue that ... Leer más

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Is human nature something that the natural and social sciences aim to describe, or is it a pernicious fiction? What role, if any, does 'human nature' play in directing and informing scientific work? Can we talk about human nature without invoking-either implicitly or explicitly-a contrast with human culture? It might be tempting to think that the respectability of 'human nature' is an issue that
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Selección natural en niveles emergentes

Una ampliación del darwinismo

de Andrés Del Corral Salazar ...

Series Libro 4 - ENSAYOS
Este libro propone que la teoría de la selección natural de Darwin puede ser reformulada como un proceso general seleccionista que incluye, como instanciaciones suyas, otras teorías cuyos dominios van desde el nivel de la evolución biológica hasta el nivel de la evolución cultural de las teorías científicas… todas hacen parte de ese proceso general de selección natural en niveles emergentes. ... Leer más

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Este libro propone que la teoría de la selección natural de Darwin puede ser reformulada como un proceso general seleccionista que incluye, como instanciaciones suyas, otras teorías cuyos dominios van desde el nivel de la evolución biológica hasta el nivel de la evolución cultural de las teorías científicas… todas hacen parte de ese proceso general de selección natural en niveles emergentes.
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O macaco com o esplêndido manto.

Da fragilidade original à consciência universal.

de Bruno Del Medico ...

Series Libro 953 - POR - PensareDiverso
Durante milênios, nos descrevemos como um “macaco nu”: um animal frágil, repentinamente lançado ao mundo sem garras nem armaduras, cercado por forças naturais incompreensíveis e predadores mais bem equipados, tornado famoso por Desmond Morris, etólogo e antropólogo, graças ao seu famoso livro de 1967 intitulado justamente “The Naked Ape” (O Macaco Nu). Uma criatura assustada, que aprendeu a ... Leer más

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Durante milênios, nos descrevemos como um “macaco nu”: um animal frágil, repentinamente lançado ao mundo sem garras nem armaduras, cercado por forças naturais incompreensíveis e predadores mais bem equipados, tornado famoso por Desmond Morris, etólogo e antropólogo, graças ao seu famoso livro de 1967 intitulado justamente “The Naked Ape” (O Macaco Nu). Uma criatura assustada, que aprendeu a
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Mutualism

Edición de Judith L. Bronstein ...

Mutualisms, interactions between two species that benefit both of them, have long captured the public imagination. Their influence transcends levels of biological organization from cells to populations, communities, and ecosystems. Mutualistic symbioses were crucial to the origin of eukaryotic cells, and perhaps to the invasion of land. Mutualisms occur in every terrestrial and aquatic habitat; ... Leer más

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Mutualisms, interactions between two species that benefit both of them, have long captured the public imagination. Their influence transcends levels of biological organization from cells to populations, communities, and ecosystems. Mutualistic symbioses were crucial to the origin of eukaryotic cells, and perhaps to the invasion of land. Mutualisms occur in every terrestrial and aquatic habitat;
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The Coal Measures Amphibia of North America

Enriched edition. Exploring Prehistoric Amphibian Diversity in North America

de Roy Lee Moodie, Ariana Howard ...

In "The Coal Measures Amphibia of North America," Roy Lee Moodie presents a meticulous exploration of the diverse amphibian species that thrived during the Carboniferous period, specifically within the coal measures of North America. Employing a descriptive and analytical literary style, Moodie combines paleontological evidence with a comparative approach to reveal both the taxonomy and ecological ... Leer más

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In "The Coal Measures Amphibia of North America," Roy Lee Moodie presents a meticulous exploration of the diverse amphibian species that thrived during the Carboniferous period, specifically within the coal measures of North America. Employing a descriptive and analytical literary style, Moodie combines paleontological evidence with a comparative approach to reveal both the taxonomy and ecological
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The Factors of Organic Evolution

Unraveling the Intricate Mechanisms of Evolutionary Development and Adaptation

de Herbert Spencer ...

Herbert Spencer's "The Factors of Organic Evolution" presents a pioneering exploration of evolutionary theory within the framework of a philosophical perspective. In this seminal work, Spencer articulates the interplay between the laws of nature and the principles of biological evolution, emphasizing the significance of heredity, variation, and the struggle for existence. His literary style is ... Leer más

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Herbert Spencer's "The Factors of Organic Evolution" presents a pioneering exploration of evolutionary theory within the framework of a philosophical perspective. In this seminal work, Spencer articulates the interplay between the laws of nature and the principles of biological evolution, emphasizing the significance of heredity, variation, and the struggle for existence. His literary style is
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Cave Biodiversity

Speciation and Diversity of Subterranean Fauna

Edición de J. Judson Wynne ...

A deep-dive into the evolutionary biology, biogeography, and conservation of the most elusive subterranean creatures in the world.Far from the austere, sparsely populated ecosystems often conjured in the imagination, caves host some of the most mysterious and biodiverse natural systems in the world. Subterranean environments, however, are the least explored terrestrial habitats, contributing to ... Leer más

$78.69 USD

A deep-dive into the evolutionary biology, biogeography, and conservation of the most elusive subterranean creatures in the world.Far from the austere, sparsely populated ecosystems often conjured in the imagination, caves host some of the most mysterious and biodiverse natural systems in the world. Subterranean environments, however, are the least explored terrestrial habitats, contributing to
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The Human Lineage

de Matt Cartmill, Fred H. Smith ...

Series series Foundation of Human Biology
The newly revised and thoroughly updated standard source for mastering the human fossil record.This new edition of The Human Lineage is the best and most current guide to the morphological, geological, paleontological, and archeological evidence for the story of human evolution. This comprehensive textbook presents the history, methods, and issues of paleoanthropology through detailed analyses of ... Leer más

$125.00 USD

The newly revised and thoroughly updated standard source for mastering the human fossil record.This new edition of The Human Lineage is the best and most current guide to the morphological, geological, paleontological, and archeological evidence for the story of human evolution. This comprehensive textbook presents the history, methods, and issues of paleoanthropology through detailed analyses of
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Palaeogeography and Palaeobiogeography: Biodiversity in Space and Time

Edición de Paul Upchurch, Alistair J. McGowan, Claire S.C. Slater ...

Series series Systematics Association Special Volumes
Biogeography represents one of the most complex and challenging aspects of macroevolutionary research, requiring input from both the earth and life sciences. Palaeogeographic reconstruction is frequently carried out by researchers with backgrounds in geology and palaeontology, who are less likely to be familiar with the latest biogeographic techniq ... Leer más

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Biogeography represents one of the most complex and challenging aspects of macroevolutionary research, requiring input from both the earth and life sciences. Palaeogeographic reconstruction is frequently carried out by researchers with backgrounds in geology and palaeontology, who are less likely to be familiar with the latest biogeographic techniq
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The Doctrine of Evolution: Its Basis and Its Scope

Exploring the Depths of Evolution: A Scholarly Analysis

de Henry Edward Crampton ...

In "The Doctrine of Evolution: Its Basis and Its Scope," Henry Edward Crampton presents a comprehensive exploration of evolutionary theory, examining its philosophical underpinnings and far-reaching implications. Written in a scholarly yet accessible style, Crampton deftly synthesizes scientific observations with historical context, articulating how the doctrine evolved from a contentious idea ... Leer más

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In "The Doctrine of Evolution: Its Basis and Its Scope," Henry Edward Crampton presents a comprehensive exploration of evolutionary theory, examining its philosophical underpinnings and far-reaching implications. Written in a scholarly yet accessible style, Crampton deftly synthesizes scientific observations with historical context, articulating how the doctrine evolved from a contentious idea
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Darwin's Lost World

The hidden history of animal life

de Martin Brasier ...

Darwin made a powerful argument for evolution in the Origin of Species, based on all the evidence available to him. But a few things puzzled him. One was how inheritance works - he did not know about genes. This book concerns another of Darwin's Dilemmas, and the efforts of modern palaeontologists to solve it. What puzzled Darwin is that the most very ancient rocks, before the Cambrian, seemed to ... Leer más

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Darwin made a powerful argument for evolution in the Origin of Species, based on all the evidence available to him. But a few things puzzled him. One was how inheritance works - he did not know about genes. This book concerns another of Darwin's Dilemmas, and the efforts of modern palaeontologists to solve it. What puzzled Darwin is that the most very ancient rocks, before the Cambrian, seemed to
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Death Rules

How Death Shapes Life on Earth, and What it Means For Us

de Will Cairns ...

Death Rules explores life from the perspective of death. We are all going to die; our lifespan is limited. That is the way it is. And yet we do our best to avoid death, and at almost any cost. While we accept the fact of death, we seldom talk about it. Now, in the 21st century, science is offering us the opportunity to better understand the vital role of death as it shapes the success and the ... Leer más

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Death Rules explores life from the perspective of death. We are all going to die; our lifespan is limited. That is the way it is. And yet we do our best to avoid death, and at almost any cost. While we accept the fact of death, we seldom talk about it. Now, in the 21st century, science is offering us the opportunity to better understand the vital role of death as it shapes the success and the
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