Astrobiology And Cuatro Ci Negas Basin As An Analog Of Early Earth
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Astrobiology And Cuatro Ci Negas Basin As An Analog Of Early Earth
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Author : Valeria Souza
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-07-14
Astrobiology And Cuatro Ci Negas Basin As An Analog Of Early Earth written by Valeria Souza and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-14 with Science categories.
Astrobiology not only investigates how early life took hold of our planet but also life on other planets – both in our Solar System and beyond – and their potential for habitability. The book take readers from the scars on planetary surfaces made by space rocks to the history of the Solar System narrated by those space rocks as well as exoplanets in other planetary systems. But the true question is how life arose here or elsewhere. Modern comparative genomics has revealed that Darwin was correct; a set of highly conserved genes and cellular functions indicate that all life is related by common ancestry. The Last Universal Common Ancestor or LUCA sits at the base of the Tree of Life. However, once that life took hold, it started to diversify and form complex microbial communities that are known as microbial mats and stromatolites. Due to their long evolutionary history and abundance on modern Earth, research on the biological, chemical and geological processes of stromatolite formation has provided important insights into the field of astrobiology. Many of these microbialite-containing ecosystems have been used as models for astrobiology, and NASA mission analogs including Shark Bay, Pavilion and Kelly Lakes. Modern microbialites represent natural laboratories to study primordial ecosystems and provide proxies for how life could evolve on other planets. However, few viral metagenomic studies (i.e., viromes) have been conducted in microbialites, which are not only an important part of the community but also mirror its biodiversity. This book focuses on particularly interesting sites such as Andean lake microbialites, a proxy of early life since they are characterized by very high UV light, while Alchichica and Bacalar lakes are characterized by high-salt and oligotrophic waters that nurture stromatolites. However, it is only the oasis of Cuatro Ciénegas Basin in México that stored past life in its marine sediments of the Sierra de San Marcos. This particular Sierra has a magmatic pouch that moves the deep aquifer to the surface in a cycle of sun drenched life and back to the depths of the magmatic life in an ancient cycle that now is broken by the overexploitation of the surface water as well as the deep aquifer in order to irrigate alfalfa in the desert. The anthropocene, the era of human folly, is killing this unique time machine and with it the memory of the planet.
Guidebook For Systems Applications In Astrobiology
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Author : Vera M. Kolb
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2023-12-20
Guidebook For Systems Applications In Astrobiology written by Vera M. Kolb and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-12-20 with Science categories.
Key Features: Offers a unique and novel approach to studying and understanding astrobiology. Encourages astrobiologists to apply a holistic systems approach to their work, rather than being bogged down in details. Imparts practical knowledge on readers which can be adopted in different research and job opportunities in the field of astrobiology.
Conflicts Between Biodiversity Conservation And Humans
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Author : Valeria Souza
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-01-03
Conflicts Between Biodiversity Conservation And Humans written by Valeria Souza and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-03 with Nature categories.
This book takes readers on a journey through the history of water in the Coahuila desert. It starts by describing the beauty and mysteries of the landscape, and then explores the rock art of the original desert cultures in Coahuila, offering readers a glimpse of the sacred nature of water in the desert, as well as the rituals surrounding it. Moving on to the colonial times and the post- independence development of the region, it discusses early water management, and explores how water is managed in modern times, as well as the legal complications of the law, and how these faulty laws, designed for less arid regions, have affected a highly diverse wetland, the Cuatro Ciénegas oasis. The book then examines the biological consequences of the water loss for the aquatic plants and animals in Churince – a now extinct system within Cuatro Ciénegas. Further, it addresses how even bacteria can become extinct in this hyper-diverse microbial oasis. Lastly, after this despair and sense of loss, the book provides hope, offering suggestions for how we can transform the future, from a social and educational point of view as well as through good science and changes in policy.
Lake Alchichica Limnology
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Author : Javier Alcocer
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-03-04
Lake Alchichica Limnology written by Javier Alcocer and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-04 with Science categories.
The book provides a comprehensive account of a tropical lake, Alchichica, considering that tropical limnology is by far less known and well-understood than temperate. Many of the well-known temperate limnology paradigms do not apply in tropical limnology, such as the ≥ 1oC/m thermocline concept, or the role of phosphorous as a limiting nutrient. Lake Alchichica is - most likely – the best limnologically known Mexican lake up to date. Twenty years of continuous monitoring has led us to understand this deep, warm monomictic lake. The peculiar chemical composition of this saline lake – sodium-alkaline with a high concentration in magnesium waters, and groundwater-fed – led to the formation of its unique stromatolite ring that has become world-famous, studied by scientists from various countries. From a biological point of view, this relatively small maar lake displays a comparatively low species richness but surprisingly is plentiful in microendemic species for a recently-formed lake (13,000-6,300 years old, at the Late Pleistocene/Holocene Epoch), eleven of which already described, with more to come. Researchers and students interested in tropical limnology, extreme ecosystems, evolutionary biology, astrobiology, and microbiology will find this book a must-read.
Research And Innovation In Renewable Energy And Environment
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Author : Vitor de Cinque Almeida
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2025-01-23
Research And Innovation In Renewable Energy And Environment written by Vitor de Cinque Almeida and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-01-23 with Science categories.
Renewable energies reduce dependence on fossil fuels and minimize the carbon footprint. Solar panels and wind turbines decrease emissions and costs in the industry. Socially, they benefit disconnected communities, improving quality of life and providing opportunities. Sustainable development seeks equity and social inclusion, driving sustainable energy solutions. Renewable energies promote a prosperous and equitable future, addressing environmental and economic challenges. The energy transition is everyone's responsibility to ensure a greener and brighter tomorrow. On the other hand, environmental biotechnology and marine biology are fundamental to address environmental challenges. Research on treating effluents from the dairy, textile, and mining sectors seeks solutions to reduce water pollution. Industrial waste valorization through biotechnology aims to decrease pollution and resource depletion. The production of bio-products, biomaterials, bioplastics, and biofuels offerssustainable alternatives with a lower carbon footprint. Marine biology focuses on understanding and conserving aquatic ecosystems in the face of climate change and human influence. Biotechnology also contributes to the sustainable use of national biodiversity, with applications in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and agricultural industries. These multidisciplinary fields are advancing towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future. The conference proceedings will consist of original research articles, reviews, and short communications covering several types of renewable energies: Solar including photovoltaic cells or solar thermal systems, Wind, Hydropower, Biomass-based energy, Geothermal, Waves Energy, Hydrogen, Bioenergy, or energy from biological processes, and fuel cell systems. In addition, studies focused on Environmental Biotechnology, including Bioremediation, Bioenergy Production, Microbial Fuel Cells, Waste Valorization, Microplastic Biodegradation, Biodegradable Materials and Phytoremediation, as well as focused on Marine Biology, including Marine Biodiversity and Conservation, Marine Genomics, Ocean Acidification, Marine Ecotoxicology, and Marine Biotechnology and Microbiology. Other environmental areas of research can be also included such as industrial wastewater systems or the development of sustainable solutions for a healthier and more resilient environment.
The Human Microbiome In Health And Disease
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Author : Margaret Riley
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2025-12-09
The Human Microbiome In Health And Disease written by Margaret Riley and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-12-09 with Science categories.
How the trillions of microbes in our bodies influence nearly every aspect of our health Each of our bodies is home to trillions of microorganisms that shape our health, prevent disease, and influence conditions ranging from depression to allergies. This book offers a detailed look at how our microbial inhabitants—known as the microbiome—affect almost every facet of our health. It takes readers from the microbiome’s primordial origins and their symbiosis with humans to the latest microbiome research, utilizing real-world case studies and current clinical insights to show how shifts in the microbiome can play a role in obesity, autoimmune disorders, depression, and other conditions. Each chapter incorporates cutting-edge research findings, exploring both traditional and new therapeutic approaches to restoring microbiome balance. The text emphasizes the interactions between diet and microbiome health, showing how personalized dietary choices can serve as preventive and therapeutic tools, and describes emerging microbiome-based diagnostics and treatments. • Fills the need for an introductory textbook on the human microbiome • Presents complex information in an accessible way, with illustrations, summaries, and key takeaways • Integrates research and examples • Draws on the author’s years of undergraduate teaching experience
16th Deep Sea Biology Symposium
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Author : Alexandra Anh-Thu Weber
language : en
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Release Date : 2023-11-28
16th Deep Sea Biology Symposium written by Alexandra Anh-Thu Weber and has been published by Frontiers Media SA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-28 with Science categories.
The 16th Deep-Sea Biology Symposium was held in Brest, France, and online from the 12th to the 17th of September 2021. The first DSBS hybrid symposium brought together scientists, students, managers, policymakers, and industry specialists who presented advances in deep-sea research. Themes of the symposium, and of this Research Topic, include: - Conservation and stewardship: natural/anthropogenic impacts, conservation, governance. This includes but it is not limited to: deep-seabed mining, pollutants and debris, climate change impacts; marine spatial planning; stewardship of the deep ocean; - Biodiversity and ecosystem functioning: biodiversity patterns, species distribution, function; from polar to temperate regions, mesopelagic to hadal, microbes to large pelagic; - Life-history traits and population connectivity: reproductive ecology, larval development and dispersal, and population connectivity; - Adaptations of deep-sea organisms: from molecules to organisms: how life adapts to extreme conditions, including for instance bioluminescence and vision in the deep-sea; - Access to the deep sea: technological and methodological advances to access and investigate deep-sea life, including observatories and cutting edge technologies –e.g. A.I. and omics; - Deep-sea biomimicry: discovery of new technologies inspired by deep-sea biological solutions; - Science communication in the deep including innovative approaches to increase ocean literacy (merging “arts & sciences”).
Cuatro Ci Negas Ecology Natural History And Microbiology
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Author : Valeria Souza
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-10-02
Cuatro Ci Negas Ecology Natural History And Microbiology written by Valeria Souza and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-02 with Science categories.
The aim of this first book is to introduce the readers of the series to why Cuatro Ciénegas Basin (CCB) is so unique, starting with the reason why astrobiologists became interested in this oasis in the first place; namely, the high diversity and abundance of stromatolites and microbial mats in continental waters to be found in the desert oasis. As NASA has long since discovered, the basin may offer the best analog of early Earth. In essence, CCB is a time machine that can take us far back and forth in time. In the respective chapters, the contributing authors explain the extraordinary microbial diversity of Cuatro Ciénegas Basin from various perspectives. In order to do so, they explain their journey as well as the different tools used to unravel the basin’s mysteries, such as: Why are there so many species in a place without food? How has life there survived the enormity of tectonic shifts through the ages, maintaining its ancient marine heritage?
Astrobiolog A Una Visi N Transdisciplinaria De La Vida Del Universo
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Author : Lilia Montoya Lorenzana
language : es
Publisher: UNAM, Instituto de Investigaciones Nucleares
Release Date : 2025-02-06
Astrobiolog A Una Visi N Transdisciplinaria De La Vida Del Universo written by Lilia Montoya Lorenzana and has been published by UNAM, Instituto de Investigaciones Nucleares this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-02-06 with Science categories.
¿Estamos solos en el Universo? Personas de todos los tiempos y latitudes se han planteado esta pregunta incesantemente y han buscado respuestas apelando a razonamientos de distinta naturaleza. Una manera científica de obtener estas respuestas es por medio de la Astrobiología. Esta obra es un excelente texto introductorio a esta área del conocimiento multidisciplinaria en la cual especialistas en biología molecular, astronomía, geología, química, física, ecología, entre otras disciplinas, exponen lo más relevante y actualizado de la amplia gama de temas que aborda: el origen del universo y los sistemas planetarios; las dificultades asociadas a la definición de la vida, así como su origen y evolución; las características que hacen habitable a la Tierra y la historia de la vida en ella; la relevancia astrobiológica de Marte y algunos de los satélites del sistema solar; las estrategias de búsqueda de vida inteligente en el universo, además de los aspectos filosóficos sobre la vida extraterrestre, entre otros.
Astrobiolog A
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Author : Montoya Lorenzana, Lilia
language : es
Publisher: Fondo de Cultura Economica
Release Date : 2022-06-07
Astrobiolog A written by Montoya Lorenzana, Lilia and has been published by Fondo de Cultura Economica this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-07 with Science categories.
Astrobiología, una visión transdisciplinaria de la vida en el universo introduce al lector en esta reciente disciplina que hace uso de diversas ciencias, como la astronomía, biología, química, ecología, geología e incluso la filosofía. A lo largo de la obra se da un marco teórico de sus principales temas de estudio: la vida, las características esenciales de un planeta para albergar vida, las particulares condiciones de la Tierra que le permitieron albergar vida, las zonas habitables en el universo y la composición química de éste.