Rapid, non-destructive techniques are transforming the evaluation of body and carcass composition, offering a more accurate, efficient, and animal-friendly approach. This book reviews the use of these techniques for sheep and goats, and discusses future trends in the field.
Knowledge of the effects of radiation has advanced dramatically. This book describes the current state of knowledge in radiation effects, the medical uses of radiation, and radiation protection. It also considers past nuclear disasters and trends in disarmament.
A randomized vaccine trial in Senegal compared two high-titer measles vaccines with a standard one. Though initially promising, the high-titer vaccines were not safe, inducing an excess mortality. This book discusses the scientific, ethical, and political issues of the findings.
Long Non-Coding RNA
Once dismissed as genomic “noise,” Long non-coding RNAs (LncRNAs) are now known to regulate genes and are involved in diverse diseases like cancer. As their mechanisms are still ambiguous, this book provides a comprehensive account of lncRNA research.
This guide to cytogenetic techniques summarizes chromosomal disorders with pictures and easy-to-understand laboratory procedures. It details modern techniques for geneticists, scientists, and those aspiring to establish a molecular cytogenetic lab.
Anatomy and Evolution of the Giraffe
Explore the legendary fossil beds of Samos, where ancient myths explained the bones of giant mammals. This book uncovers the island’s paleontological history, compares the anatomy of the giraffe, okapi, and extinct Samotherium, and maps the geology of these famed bone quarries.
Introduction to Freshwater Fish Ecology and Management
An introduction to freshwater fish ecology. This book covers planning and conducting fish surveys with practical methods for sampling, analysis, and statistical treatments. It is for students and professionals in fish biology and wildlife management services and research.
Mastering the Art of Enjoying Wine
This book presents a wine tasting method based on neurobiology, gastronomy, and the science of how the human brain processes pleasure. While written for the beginner, this unique approach offers valuable insights that wine professionals can also benefit from.
Journey into the fascinating world of nanoparticles, microscopic wonders making giant strides in medicine, electronics, and environmental science. This book delves into how these tiny yet powerful particles behave differently, unlocking a future of endless possibilities.
Farmers’ Perspectives on Risks and Social Capital in the Mekong Delta
This book analyses the risky shift from rice to shrimp farming in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. It explores the role of social capital, showing how reciprocity in capital, labor, and land allows poor farmers to adopt unique risk-taking strategies and participate in this activity.
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.
The Mekong Delta’s economically significant fish species are threatened by fragmented research, hindering conservation. This monograph offers a solution: the culmination of a decade of research providing a holistic understanding of their genetics, ecology, and survival.
This book studies the thermodynamic bases of protein structure and function. Moving from physical chemistry principles to current topics in biochemistry, it details protein stability, ligand interactions, and allostery in a language that is rigorous yet easy to read.
This collection of essays examines the molecular basis of metamorphosis in the white wax scale insect, a fascinating species where males and females transform differently. Discover how this insect has provided economic and medical benefits to humans for thousands of years.
Authored by experts, this guide covers seed biology, from physiology and production to storage and quality enhancement. It addresses practical applications for improving seed performance and stress tolerance. An essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals.
Animal Space Use, Second Edition
Animal space use is complex. Memory and multi-scaled space use present deep challenges for biophysical modelling. This book confronts these issues, presenting novel models, a critical evaluation of existing concepts, and theoretical proposals to resolve present challenges.
This is the first monograph to identify microalgal species in Kashmir’s Dal Lake. It presents a comprehensive taxonomic description of the algal flora, featuring over 200 coloured photographs. An essential resource for researchers, students, and biologists.
Aimed at students, this clear and concise practical handbook is prepared in accordance with the latest syllabi. It explores the instruments and glassware handled during experiments and the calculations required to prepare chemical reagents and media.
Improving Millets
Hardy, gluten-free, and packed with nutrition, millets thrive in tough conditions. Researchers aim to elevate this underused crop to a staple, helping to combat malnutrition and contribute to a more sustainable and nutritious global food supply.
Discover twenty botanical marvels, chosen for their historical significance and modern medical relevance. From ancient healing traditions to modern science, this guide reveals the synergy between nature and wellness, detailing the properties and applications of each plant.