Life Sciences In Transition
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Life Sciences In Transition
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Author : Halldor Stefansson
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2002-08-30
Life Sciences In Transition written by Halldor Stefansson and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-08-30 with Literary Collections categories.
These essays grew out of an effort at the EMBL to promote a new form of science communication on the social, ethical, and political issues that surround rapid change in the life sciences. Published in the Journal of Molecular Biology, these eighteen essays address the main topics of the future of the biosciences, biosciences and basic values, genomics and the globalization of biology, science miscommunication, and reproductive technologies. Hot topics such as cloning, genomics, reproductive technologies, heatlh care costs are addressed. Key Features * Significant to those in the life sciences and social sciences * Features an Introduction by Halldór Stefánsson * Published in conjunction with the prestigious European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)
Healthcare And The Life Sciences In Transition
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Healthcare And The Life Sciences In Transition written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with categories.
Special Issue Healthcare And The Life Sciences In Transition
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Author : John W. Hill
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Special Issue Healthcare And The Life Sciences In Transition written by John W. Hill and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with categories.
The Major Transitions In Evolution
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Author : John Maynard Smith
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 1997-10-30
The Major Transitions In Evolution written by John Maynard Smith and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-10-30 with Science categories.
During evolution, there have been several major changes in the way that genetic information is organized and transmitted from one generation to the next. These transitions include the origin of life itself, the first eukaryotic cells, reproduction by sexual means, the appearance of multicellular plants and animals, the emergence of cooperation and of animal societies, and the unique language ability of humans. This is the first book to discuss all of these major transitions. In discussing such a wide range of topics in one volume, the authors are able to highlight the similarities between different transitions - for example, between the union of replicating molecules to form chromosomes and of cells to form multicellular organisms. The authors also show how an understanding of one transition sheds light on others. A common theme in the book is that entities that could replicate independently before the transition can replicate afterwards only as part of a larger whole. Why, then, does selection between entities at the lower level not disrupt selection at the higher level? In answering this question, the authors offer an explanation for the evolution of cooperation at all levels of complexity. Written in a clear style, and illustrated with many original diagrams, this book can be read with enjoyment by anyone with an undergraduate training in the biological sciences. It will be ideal for advanced discussion groups on evolution. Although the content ranges widely from molecular biology to linguistics and from intragenomic conflict to insect societies, no detailed knowledge of any of these topics is required. Mathematical models are clearly explained, and equations and formulae are kept to a minimum.
Life Sciences In Transition
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Author : Constanze Breuer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015
Life Sciences In Transition written by Constanze Breuer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with categories.
Phase Transitions In Cell Biology
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Author : Gerald H. Pollack
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2008-09-11
Phase Transitions In Cell Biology written by Gerald H. Pollack and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-11 with Medical categories.
Phase transitions occur throughout nature. The most familiar example is the one that occurs in water – the abrupt, discontinuous transition from a liquid to a gas or a solid, induced by a subtle environmental change. Practically magical, the ever-so-slight shift of temperature or pressure can induce an astonishing transition from one entity to another entity that bears little resemblance to the first. So "convenient" a feature is seen throughout the domains of physics and chemistry, and one is therefore led to wonder whether it might also be common to biology. Indeed, many of the most fundamental cellular processes are arguably attributable to radical structural shifts triggered by subtle changes that cross a critical threshold. These processes include transport, motion, signaling, division, and other fundamental aspects of cellular function. Largely on the basis of this radical concept, a symposium was organized in Poitiers, France, to bring together people who have additional evidence for the role of phase transitions in biology, and this book is a compendium of some of the more far-reaching of those presentations, as well as several others that seemed to the editors to be compelling. The book should be suitable for anyone interested in the nature of biological function, particularly those who tire of lumbering along well trodden pathways of pursuit, and are eager to hear something fresh. The book is replete with fresh interpretations of familiar phenomena, and should serve as an excellent gateway to deeper understanding.
Exploring Central And Eastern Europe S Biotechnology Landscape
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Author : Peter T. Robbins
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2011-08-13
Exploring Central And Eastern Europe S Biotechnology Landscape written by Peter T. Robbins and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-13 with Philosophy categories.
At a time when the human genome has been sequenced advances in the life sciences seem to have great potential for human health, industry and the environment throughout Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Still, for some, potential risks and ethical dilemmas remain, surrounding issues such as the appropriate use of GM crops, stem cells, genetic information, the nature of intellectual property and other challenges that come with EU accession. This book is the first of its kind to bring together experts from across Europe to explore the landscape of current life science policy and industrial development in CEE, including implications for economies, regulatory and legal frameworks, health care, ethics and human rights. It will be essential reading for researchers and students in science and technology studies, development, sociology, politics and law, and those interested in life science development in transition economies.
The Major Transitions In Evolution
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Author : John Maynard Smith
language : en
Publisher: W.H. Freeman
Release Date : 1995-01-01
The Major Transitions In Evolution written by John Maynard Smith and has been published by W.H. Freeman this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-01-01 with Biology categories.
During evolution, there have been several major changes in the way that genetic information is organized and transmitted from one generation to the next. These transitions include the origin of life itself, the first eukaryotic cells, reproduction by sexual means, the appearance ofmulticellular plants and animals, the emergence of cooperation and of animal societies, and the unique language ability of humans. This is the first book to discuss all of these major transitions. In discussing such a wide range of topics in one volume, the authors are able to highlight thesimilarities between different transitions - for example, between the union of replicating molecules to form chromosomes and of cells to form multicellular organisms. The authors also show how an understanding of one transition sheds light on others. A common theme in the book is that entities thatcould replicate independently before the transition can replicate afterwards only as part of a larger whole. Why, then, does selection between entities at the lower level not disrupt selection at the higher level? In answering this question, the authors offer an explanation for the evolution ofcooperation at all levels of complexity. Written in a clear style, and illustrated with many original diagrams, this book can be read with enjoyment by anyone with an undergraduate training in the biological sciences. It will be ideal for advanced discussion groups on evolution. Although thecontent ranges widely from molecular biology to linguistics and from intragenomic conflict to insect societies, no detailed knowledge of any of these topics is required. Mathematical models are clearly explained, and equations and formulae are kept to a minimum.
Science And Academic Life In Transition
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Author : Emanuel Piore
language : en
Publisher: Transaction Pub
Release Date : 1990-01-01
Science And Academic Life In Transition written by Emanuel Piore and has been published by Transaction Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990-01-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
This is a first-hand account of the changing role of the federal government in science policy from World War II to the present day. During this period, the U.S. government formulated how it would finance university research and stimulate scientists to take leadership roles in many areas. As chief scientist of the Office of Naval Research, Emanuel Piore was at the center of these events. His story tells us much about how the United States was able to catapult into world leadership in science in the postwar period. In simple, direct prose, Piore describes how the U. S. government encouraged key groups of mostly younger scientists to organize into working groups at Cal Tech, Berkeley, Los Alamos, Chicago, Columbia, Harvard, and MIT during World War II. These groups carried out major projects that both assured the allied victory and set the stage for postwar relations between Washington and the universities. He describes his role of research at IBM as the corporation took the lead in developing the new computer industry. And he has a good deal to say about how the science adviser to the president has fared under presidents from Eisenhower to Bush. Piore offers trenchant observations about the strengths and weakness of national science policy among the leading countries of Western Europe, Japan, and the Soviet Union. And he tells us how the National Academy of Sciences operates and the problems it encounters. Piore's story has much to tell us about the basis for U.S. leadership in science, as well as policy decisions that may weaken our scientific base. It will be of interest to all those interested in the interaction of science and society.
Transition Pathways Towards Sustainability In Agriculture
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Author : Lee-Ann Sutherland
language : en
Publisher: CABI
Release Date : 2014-11-24
Transition Pathways Towards Sustainability In Agriculture written by Lee-Ann Sutherland and has been published by CABI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-24 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Based on the research of an interdisciplinary team of sociologists, geographers and economists, this book focuses on understanding farming transitions in Europe. The book discusses the importance of understanding transition pathways towards sustainability using case studies from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Portugal and the United Kingdom. Assessing the utility of the multi-level perspective in transition theory for addressing contemporary issues, the book identifies future research needs and possible approaches, making this an essential read for researchers interested in issues of rural and agricultural change.