Can Microbial Communities Regenerate
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Can Microbial Communities Regenerate
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Author : S. Andrew Inkpen
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2022-07-20
Can Microbial Communities Regenerate written by S. Andrew Inkpen and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-20 with Science categories.
Regeneration -- Ecology -- Evolution -- Interactors -- Engineering.
Can Microbial Communities Regenerate
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Author : S. Andrew Inkpen
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2022-07-20
Can Microbial Communities Regenerate written by S. Andrew Inkpen and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-20 with Science categories.
By investigating a simple question, a philosopher of science and a molecular biologist offer an accessible understanding of microbial communities and a motivating theory for future research in community ecology. Microorganisms, such as bacteria, are important determinants of health at the individual, ecosystem, and global levels. And yet many aspects of modern life, from the overuse of antibiotics to chemical spills and climate change, can have devastating, lasting impacts on the communities formed by microorganisms. Drawing on the latest scientific research and real-life examples such as attempts to reengineer these communities through microbial transplantation, the construction of synthetic communities of microorganisms, and the use of probiotics, this book explores how and why communities of microorganisms respond to disturbance, and what might lead to failure. It also unpacks related and interwoven philosophical questions: What is an organism? Can a community evolve by natural selection? How can we make sense of function and purpose in the natural world? How should we think about regeneration as a phenomenon that occurs at multiple biological scales? Provocative and nuanced, this primer offers an accessible conceptual and theoretical understanding of regeneration and evolution at the community level that will be essential across disciplines including philosophy of biology, conservation biology, microbiomics, medicine, evolutionary biology, and ecology.
Emerging Research Organisms In Regenerative Biology
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Author : Igor Schneider
language : en
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Release Date : 2023-04-18
Emerging Research Organisms In Regenerative Biology written by Igor Schneider 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 2023-04-18 with Science categories.
What Is Regeneration
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Author : Jane Maienschein
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2022-04-06
What Is Regeneration written by Jane Maienschein and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-06 with Science categories.
Two historians and philosophers of science offer an essential primer on the meaning and limits of regeneration. In punishment for his stealing fire, the Greek gods chained Prometheus to a rock, where every day an eagle plucked out his liver, and every night the liver regenerated. While Prometheus may be a figure of myth, scholars today ask whether ancient Greeks knew that the human liver does, in fact, have a special capacity to regenerate. Some organs and tissues can regenerate, while others cannot, and some organisms can regenerate more fully and more easily than others. Cut an earthworm in half, and two wiggly worms may confront you. Cut off the head of a hydra, and it may grow a new head. Cut off a human arm, and the human will be missing an arm. Why the differences? What are the limits of regeneration, and how, when, and why does it occur? In this book, historians and philosophers of science Jane Maienschein and Kate MacCord explore biological regeneration, delving into a topic of increasing interest in light of regenerative medicine, new tools in developmental and neurobiology, and the urgent need to understand and repair damage to ecosystems brought on by climate change. Looking across scales, from germ, nerve, and stem cells to individual organisms and complex systems, this short and accessible introduction poses a range of deep and provocative questions: What conditions allow some damaged microbiomes to regenerate where others do not? Why are forests following a fire said to regenerate sometimes but not always? And in the face of climate change in the era called the Anthropocene, can the planet regenerate to become healthy again, or will the global ecosystem collapse?
Regeneration From Cells To Limbs Past Present And Future
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Author : Jennifer R Morgan
language : en
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Release Date : 2023-07-03
Regeneration From Cells To Limbs Past Present And Future written by Jennifer R Morgan 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 2023-07-03 with Science categories.
How Does Germline Regenerate
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Author : Kate MacCord
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2024-01-09
How Does Germline Regenerate written by Kate MacCord and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-09 with Philosophy categories.
A concise primer that complicates a convenient truth in biology—the divide between germ and somatic cells—with far-reaching ethical and public policy ramifications. Scientists have long held that we have two kinds of cells—germ and soma. Make a change to germ cells—say using genome editing—and that change will appear in the cells of future generations. Somatic cells are “safe” after such tampering; modify your skin cells, and your future children’s skin cells will never know. And, while germ cells can give rise to new generations (including all of the somatic cells in a body), somatic cells can never become germ cells. How did scientists discover this relationship and distinction between somatic and germ cells—the so-called Weismann Barrier—and does it actually exist? Can somatic cells become germ cells in the way germ cells become somatic cells? That is, can germ cells regenerate from somatic cells even though conventional wisdom denies this possibility? Covering research from the late nineteenth century to the 2020s, historian and philosopher of science Kate MacCord explores how scientists came to understand and accept the dubious concept of the Weismann Barrier and what profound implications this convenient assumption has for research and policy, from genome editing to stem cell research, and much more.
Darwinizing Gaia
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Author : W. Ford Doolittle
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 2024-12-03
Darwinizing Gaia written by W. Ford Doolittle and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-12-03 with Science categories.
A reinterpretation of James Lovelock’s Gaia Hypothesis through the lens of Darwinian natural selection and multispecies community evolution. First conceived in the 1970s, James Lovelock’s Gaia Hypothesis proposed that living organisms developed in tandem with their inorganic surroundings, forming a complex, self-regulating system. Today, most evolutionary biologists consider the theory problematic. In Darwinizing Gaia, W. Ford Doolittle, one of evolutionary and molecular biology’s most prestigious thinkers, reformulates what evolution by natural selection is while legitimizing the controversial Gaia Hypothesis. As the first book attempting to reconcile Gaia with Darwinian thinking, and the first on persistence-based evolution, Doolittle’s clear, innovative position broadens evolutionary theory by offering potential remedies for Gaia’s theoretical challenges. Unquestionably, the current “polycrisis” is the most complex that Homo sapiens has ever faced, and this book can help overcome the widespread belief that evolutionary biologists don’t believe Lovelock. Written in the tradition of Richard Dawkins’s The Selfish Gene, Darwinizing Gaia will appeal to students, evolutionary scientists, philosophers, and microbiologists, as well as environmentalists seeking to understand the Earth as a system, at a time when climate change has drawn our planet’s structure and function into sharp relief.
Everything Evolves
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Author : Mark Vellend
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2025-08-19
Everything Evolves written by Mark Vellend 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 2025-08-19 with Science categories.
How the science of evolution explains how everything came to be, from bacteria and blue whales to cell phones, cities, and artificial intelligence Everything Evolves reveals how evolutionary dynamics shape the world as we know it and how we are harnessing the principles of evolution in pursuit of many goals, such as increasing the global food supply and creating artificial intelligence capable of evolving its own solutions to thorny problems. Taking readers on an astonishing journey, Mark Vellend describes how all observable phenomena in the universe can be understood through two sciences. The first is physics. The second is the science of evolvable systems. Vellend shows how this Second Science unifies biology and culture and how evolution gives rise to everything from viruses and giraffes to nation-states, technology, and us. He discusses how the idea of evolution had precedents in areas such as language and economics long before it was made famous by Darwin, and how only by freeing ourselves of the notion that the study of evolution must start with biology can we appreciate the true breadth of evolutionary processes. A sweeping tour of the natural and social sciences, Everything Evolves is an essential introduction to one of the two key pillars to the scientific enterprise and an indispensable guide to understanding some of the most difficult challenges of the Anthropocene.
Regenerating Nature S Harmony Implementing Ecological Gardening Practices For Ecosystem Restoration
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Author : Tamera Livingston
language : en
Publisher: Mohamed-Ilias Ali
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Regenerating Nature S Harmony Implementing Ecological Gardening Practices For Ecosystem Restoration written by Tamera Livingston and has been published by Mohamed-Ilias Ali this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
In "Regenerating Nature's Harmony," readers will discover the transformative power of regenerative gardening practices in restoring ecosystems and promoting soil health. The book delves into the fundamental principles of regenerative gardening, emphasizing the importance of working with nature rather than against it. Through a combination of hands-on techniques and ecological insights, gardeners of all levels will learn how to create flourishing gardens that support biodiversity, conserve water, and sequester carbon. From cultivating healthy soil through composting and mulching to encouraging beneficial wildlife through native plantings, this guide provides practical advice for cultivating a resilient garden ecosystem. By incorporating regenerative gardening practices, readers can reduce their environmental impact and contribute to the larger goal of creating sustainable landscapes that benefit both people and the planet. The book also explores the social and community aspect of regenerative gardening, highlighting how individuals can connect with others to share knowledge, resources, and inspiration. Whether you are a seasoned gardener looking to deepen your ecological understanding or a beginner eager to get started, "Regenerating Nature's Harmony" offers a comprehensive roadmap for cultivating vibrant, thriving gardens. Through a blend of science, art, and mindfulness, readers will be equipped with the tools and knowledge needed to embark on a regenerative gardening journey that not only beautifies their surroundings but also nurtures the land and fosters a deeper sense of connection with the natural world.
Prospects For Soil Regeneration And Its Impact On Environmental Protection
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Author : Sesan Abiodun Aransiola
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2024-02-26
Prospects For Soil Regeneration And Its Impact On Environmental Protection written by Sesan Abiodun Aransiola and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-26 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Soil is a complex system of inorganic and organic materials, living organisms, water, and air. It is home to more than one trillion species of microorganisms. Soil also plays an important role in the global carbon cycle. Because plants absorb carbon from the atmosphere, convert it to plant tissue, and return it to the soil as plant residue, soils globally act as the world’s largest sink of active carbon. Soil has role to play in food production and safety. Soil contamination undermined by modern agricultural practices that deplete soil carbon stocks. Anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions have been raising recorded temperatures since the Industrial Revolution. Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, forestry, and fisheries have almost doubled in the last 50 years and will increase by 30% by 2050 given the current trend. The primacy of arresting climate change is nowhere more evident than the adoption of 195 countries of the first legally binding global climate deal at the Paris Climate Conference in 2015. With atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) reaching 400 parts per million in 2016, soils can be an ally in bringing the CO2 level down to a sustainable level if protected for regeneration. Soil protection and regeneration is a technique that involves the conservative rehabilitation of soil ecosystem and farmland. This technique focuses on top soil regeneration, improving the water cycle, supporting biosequestration, enhancing ecosystem services, increasing biodiversity, strengthening the vitality and health of farm soil, and increasing resilience to climate change and landscape. Environmental protection not only improves soil health, productivity, and resilience to weather extremes, raising farm yields and income while strengthening regional food security in the face of a changing climate, but can also form part of a region’s broader climate strategy. This book is timely as more studies and reviews need to be reported about regenerating global polluted soil and the impacts on the environment, the benefit of both biotic and abiotic structure, thereby creating more awareness of environmental protection and sustainability. Thus, this book presents a vista to research on regeneration of lost resources in the soil and its impacts on the environment.