Biologists in the Age of Totalitarianism
These gripping biographies reveal the hidden lives of biologists in the Third Reich. Dr. Nowak, who knew many personally, uses newly opened archives to tell the stories of victims and perpetrators caught in the ideological nets of Nazism, Stalinism, and Maoism.
Ageing is not a disease. In an era of unfulfilled social care, this book presents an anthropological view that focuses on three essential conditions of human life that become vulnerable with advancing age: relating to others, being in the world, and leaving a legacy.
This book explores the possibility of life on other planets, moons, and exoplanets. It covers topics from the origin and evolution of life to cosmological effects like dark energy, highlighting the interdisciplinary methods used to detect possible advanced alien technology.
Kin Recognition in Protists and Other Microbes
This is the first volume on the genetics, evolution, and behavior of kin recognition in microbes. It covers how cells recognize kin and clones, the role of kinship in disease, and what microbial cooperation and cheating reveal about the origins of multicellularity.
Basic Biology for Born Engineers
While the laws of physics rely on calculus, this approach fails for biology. Living things are not continuous; they are discrete and amazingly exact. This book presents a novel view of biology as the science of ‘living mosaics’, made of discrete, yet interacting, ‘tiles’.
This book explores recent advances in the decontamination of toxins in foodstuffs using probiotics. The authors provide insights into food detoxification, address critical challenges in applying these strategies, and offer content of value to the food and beverage industries.
Explore the captivating world of alkaloids from plants, animals, and marine life. Crafted with clarity, this guide is an indispensable reference for students and researchers, providing deep insights into the chemistry and diverse applications of these natural compounds.
This book offers a European approach to green biotechnology entrepreneurship. It moves from concepts and principles to management, finance, and IT tools for starting a business. It also maps good practices in Europe, ideal for entrepreneurs or those seeking to build their skills.
This book addresses the limits of cancer diagnosis with new imaging and non-imaging methods. It unveils radio tomosynthesis for breast and brain anomalies and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) for a range of cancers, all augmented by machine learning algorithms.
This is the first modern, extensive study of Late Cretaceous planktic foraminifera, a group of paramount importance for specialists in the oil industry and academia. This volume is dedicated to globotruncanids, describing 61 species with high-quality, spectacular photographs.
Measuring the Evolution Controversy
Why do so many people reject evolution? The authors postulate the “incompatibility hypothesis”: a fundamental conflict between scientific rationalism and supernatural belief. They test this by examining how education and religiosity impact evolution’s acceptance.
Evolution is the mesh that connects every biological phenomenon. This book highlights how evolutionary science provides practical applications and tools to deal with current problems concerning humanity, such as disease, food production, and environmental destruction.
Belonging to Earth
Global health threats reveal the deep interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. This book’s fictional, evidence-based stories, rooted in true events, provide invaluable insights that will change the way we understand our place in the global ecosystem.
The Determination of a Lifespan
Human lifespan differs by as much as 30 years across the world due to factors like meals, disease, and genes. This book clarifies these factors and suggests how to live longer. It also surveys animals and plants living for 10,000 years or longer.
This book is a comprehensive guide to colloidal and supramolecular drug delivery systems, designed to conquer pharmacokinetic impediments. It covers their classification, preparation, characterization, and the regulatory strategies required to launch them in the market.
This casebook addresses the intersection of business strategy with biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. It highlights recent trends and opportunities in the life sciences, featuring advancements in fields like AI and showcasing novel applications of strategic management theory.
An Analysis of the Research on Sugarcane Yellow Leaf
For 30 years, sugarcane yellow leaf (SYL) has been known as a viral disease. After analyzing decades of confusing and contradictory research, the author argues it is a physiological syndrome. This book aims to disentangle the issue and show the truth behind the condition.
This book describes the biogenic and green synthesis of gold, palladium and platinum nanoparticles. The biological synthesis of metal nanoparticles is a strategy employed to protect against toxic effects, explaining their properties and synthesis mechanisms.
This unique study shows how species have always exchanged genetic information. Describing the consequences of interspecies hybridization at both morphological and molecular levels, it is a vital resource for biologists, breeders, and researchers in agriculture and genomics.
This book explains the fundamental processes of evolutionary genetics, such as mutation, natural selection, and speciation. It provides an up-to-date overview of the field, discussing the theories of Darwin and Mendel, adaptation, and the origin of new genes.