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Biology of Parrotfishes
ISBN: 9780367781408 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 432 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Parrotfish are found on almost every coral reef in the world. This ubiquity and uniqueness of their feeding action make them one of the most important groups of fishes within coral reef ecosystems. But why, exactly, are parrotfish soimportant to reefs? Can the evolution of a particular jaw morphology and feeding action really have had such a large impact on the health and functioning of the world's coral reefs? This book introduces the reader to this fascinating group of fishes (Labridae, Scarinae), from the morphological innovation of a jaw that has the power to bite through solid calcium...
Parrotfish are found on almost every coral reef in the world. This ubiquity and uniqueness of their feeding action make them one of the most important...
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Metabolic Regulation and Metabolic Engineering for Biofuel and Biochemical Production
ISBN: 9780367782191 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 325 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. The global warming problem is becoming critical year by year, causing climate disaster all over the world, where it has been believed that the CO2 gas emitted from the factories and the burning of fossil fuels may be one of the reasons of global warming. Moreover, the global stock of fossil fuels is limited, and may run out soon within several tens of years. Although wind, geo-thermal, and tide energies have been considered as clean energy sources, those depend on the land or sea locations and subject to the climate change. Biofuel and biochemical production from renewable bio-resources has...
The global warming problem is becoming critical year by year, causing climate disaster all over the world, where it has been believed that the CO2 gas...
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228,43 zł |
Freshney's Culture of Animal Cells: A Manual of Basic Technique and Specialized Applications
ISBN: 9781119513018 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 832 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 18-20 dni roboczych. |
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512,81 zł |
Edible Insects of the World
ISBN: 9780367782900 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 296 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. The first book on entomophagy written in this manner, Edible Insects of the World is an enumeration of 2,141 species of edible insects. For the reader’s convenience, insect names are arranged much like a dictionary, first by taxonomic group and then by country. In addition to taxonomic and location information, entries contain applicable details about the history of entomophagy, collecting, cooking, and medicinal uses.
The first book on entomophagy written in this manner, Edible Insects of the World is an enumeration of 2,141 species of edible insects. For the reader...
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233,50 zł |
Glycobiology and Human Diseases
ISBN: 9780367783174 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 334 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. This book discusses glycobiology and various forms of human diseases. Topics covered include immunoglobulins, inflammation and glycosylation, the role and therapeutic significance of natural anti-glycan antibodies in malignancies and in normal and aberrant pregnancy, identifying urinary glycans as a possible method for the diagnosis of lysosomal storage diseases, glycobiology of human milk (biological roles and diseases) and pectins as biological modulators of human physiological reactions. The book includes analysis of comprehensive data and some productive conclusions and perspectives.
This book discusses glycobiology and various forms of human diseases. Topics covered include immunoglobulins, inflammation and glycosylation, the role...
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228,43 zł |
Biology, Ecology and Culture of Grey Mullets (Mugilidae)
ISBN: 9780367783228 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 540 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Mullets (grey mullets) are a family (Mugilidae) and order of ray-finned fish found in temperate and tropical waters worldwide. There are approximately 80 species of mullet; these fish have been considered an important food source in Mediterranean Europe since Roman times. This book provides a long overdue update on the biology and ecology of mullets and features comprehensive coverage of the key features of the Mugilidae family, such as recent DNA evidence and morphological data that challenge the traditional taxonomy.
Mullets (grey mullets) are a family (Mugilidae) and order of ray-finned fish found in temperate and tropical waters worldwide. There are approximately...
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233,50 zł |
Utilisation of Bioactive Compounds from Agricultural and Food Production Waste
ISBN: 9780367781958 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 414 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. The large quantity of waste generated from agricultural and food production remains a great challenge and an opportunity for the food industry. As there are numerous risks associated with waste for humans, animals and the environment, billions of dollars are spent on the treatment of agricultural and food waste. Therefore, the utilisation of bioactive compounds isolated from waste not only could reduce the risks and the costs for treatment of waste, but also could potentially add more value for agricultural and food production.This book provides comprehensive information related to extraction...
The large quantity of waste generated from agricultural and food production remains a great challenge and an opportunity for the food industry. As the...
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228,43 zł |
Biopolymers for Medical Applications
ISBN: 9780367782702 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 372 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. This book presents an experimental and computational account of the applications of biopolymers in the field of medicine. Biopolymers are macromolecules produced by living systems, such as proteins, polypeptides, nucleic acids, and polysaccharides. Their advantages over polymers produced using synthetic chemistry include: diversity, abundance, relatively low cost, and sustainability. This book explains techniques for the production of different biodevices, such as scaffolds, hydrogels, functional nanoparticles, microcapsules, and nanocapsules. Furthermore, developments in nanodrug delivery,...
This book presents an experimental and computational account of the applications of biopolymers in the field of medicine. Biopolymers are macromolecul...
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228,43 zł |
Reproduction and Development in Crustacea
ISBN: 9780367783020 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 315 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Dating back to the early Cambrian period, crustaceans had ample time to undertake endless experimentation with form and function. Today, no other group of plants or animals on the planet exhibit the range of morphological diversity seen among extant Crustacea. With more than 52,000 species, they are placed fourth in terms of overall species diversity. This book comprehensively elucidates the reproduction and development of all the taxonomic groups of Crustacea and bridges the gap between conventional zoologists and molecular biologists. Reproductive modes from the point of embryonic stem...
Dating back to the early Cambrian period, crustaceans had ample time to undertake endless experimentation with form and function. Today, no other grou...
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228,43 zł |
Mechanisms Linking Aging, Diseases and Biological Age Estimation
ISBN: 9780367782429 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 276 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. This book focuses on four of the hallmarks of aging: aspartic acid racemization, advanced glycation end products, telomere shortening and mitochondrial mutations; describing their role in aging and diseases; and their application to age-at-death estimation in forensic sciences in greater depth, displaying the interconnecting pathways among these processes. An additional chapter related to Epigenetics and its role in aging, diseases, and forensic age estimation is also included. This book is aimed at a broad audience: from students being introduced to aging, diseases, and forensic science...
This book focuses on four of the hallmarks of aging: aspartic acid racemization, advanced glycation end products, telomere shortening and mitochondria...
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233,50 zł |
Handbook of Astrobiology
ISBN: 9780367780487 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 866 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Choice Recommended Title, August 2019 Read an exclusive interview with Professor Vera Kolb here.Astrobiology is the study of the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life on Earth. This exciting and significant field of research also investigates the potential existence and search for extra-terrestrial life in the Solar System and beyond.This is the first handbook in this burgeoning and interdisciplinary field. Edited by Vera Kolb, a highly respected astrobiologist, this comprehensive resource captures the history and current state of the field. Rich in information and easy to use,...
Choice Recommended Title, August 2019 Read an exclusive interview with Professor Vera Kolb here.Astrobiology is the study of the origin, evolution, di...
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Mycotic Keratitis
ISBN: 9780367779382 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 246 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Mycotic keratitis, also known asfungal keratitis, is commonly defined as an inflammation of the cornea. Globally, mycotic keratitis is more common as compared to others eye disorders. Though it occurs in all parts of the world it is more prevalent in tropical and subtropical areas. Mycotic Keratitis emphasizes novel perspectives on mycotic keratitis treatments and addresses different therapies used in treatment. The book is designed to be immensely useful for the students and teachers of microbiology, medicine, mycology, ophthalmology, biotechnology and nanotechnology. Medical microbiology...
Mycotic keratitis, also known asfungal keratitis, is commonly defined as an inflammation of the cornea. Globally, mycotic keratitis is more common as ...
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243,66 zł |
Vitamin B12: Advances and Insights
ISBN: 9780367782399 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 376 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Cobalamin (vitamin B12) was discovered in the first half of the 20th century. Vast amount of information on the role of the vitamins in human health and disease became available. Cobalamin science was, however, based on theoretical concepts that have been accepted without further proof of facts and hypotheses. Recently, the breath-taking pace of development in research technologies has changed our understanding for the role of nutrients and the complex interaction between diet, environment and diseases. Conditions like aging, diet and drugs increase the risk of developing cobalamin...
Cobalamin (vitamin B12) was discovered in the first half of the 20th century. Vast amount of information on the role of the vitamins in human health a...
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Wood Pellet Heating Systems: The Earthscan Expert Handbook on Planning, Design and Installation
ISBN: 9780367787547 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 140 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Wood Pellet Heating Systems is a comprehensive handbook covering all aspects of wood pellet heating technology. The use of wood pellets as an alternative heating fuel is already well established in several countries and is becoming widespread as fossil fuel prices continue to rise and awareness of climate change grows. Wood pellets are a carbon-neutral technology, convenient to use, and can easily be integrated into existing central heating systems or used in independent space heaters. This fully-illustrated and easy-to-follow guide shows how wood-pellet heating works, the different types of...
Wood Pellet Heating Systems is a comprehensive handbook covering all aspects of wood pellet heating technology. The use of wood pellets as an alternat...
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182,73 zł |
Molecular Mechanisms of Skin Aging and Age-Related Diseases
ISBN: 9780367783006 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 263 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Our skin changes as we age. It becomes thinner and loses fat, making it less plump and smooth. Clinically, aged skin is characterized by wrinkles, sagging, age spots and dryness. Emphasizing laboratory and clinical research, this book comprehensively describes the molecular mechanisms of human skin-aging and age-related skin diseases. This includes molecular understanding of the development of aging skin and its prevention as well as mechanisms-based clinical rejuvenation. The book also focuses on research to develop mechanisms-based anti-skin-aging products.
Our skin changes as we age. It becomes thinner and loses fat, making it less plump and smooth. Clinically, aged skin is characterized by wrinkles, sag...
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Aging Is a Group-Selected Adaptation: Theory, Evidence, and Medical Implications
ISBN: 9780367782733 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 243 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Although books exist on the evolution of aging, this is the first book written from the perspective of again as an adaptive program. It offers an insight into the implications of research on aging genetics, The author proposes the Demographic Theory of Senescence, whereby aging has been affirmatively selected because it levels the death rate over time helping stabilize population dynamics and prevent extinctions.
Although books exist on the evolution of aging, this is the first book written from the perspective of again as an adaptive program. It offers an insi...
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Computational Biology and Bioinformatics: Gene Regulation
ISBN: 9780367782979 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 438 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. The advances in biotechnology such as the next generation sequencing technologies are occurring at breathtaking speed. Advances and breakthroughs give competitive advantages to those who are prepared. However, the driving force behind the positive competition is not only limited to the technological advancement, but also to the companion data analytical skills and computational methods which are collectively called computational biology and bioinformatics. Without them, the biotechnology-output data by itself is raw and perhaps meaningless. To raise such awareness, we have collected the...
The advances in biotechnology such as the next generation sequencing technologies are occurring at breathtaking speed. Advances and breakthroughs give...
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228,43 zł |
Biomembrane Simulations: Computational Studies of Biological Membranes
ISBN: 9780367779641 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Due to recent advancements in the development of numerical algorithms and computational hardware, computer simulations of biological membranes, often requiring use of substantial computational resources, are now reaching a mature stage. Since molecular processes in membranes occur on a multitude of spatial and time scales, molecular simulations of membranes can also serve as a testing ground for use of multi-scale simulation techniques. This book addresses some of the important issues related to understanding properties and behavior of model biological membranes and itShows how simulations...
Due to recent advancements in the development of numerical algorithms and computational hardware, computer simulations of biological membranes, often ...
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274,12 zł |
Robust Methods for Data Reduction
ISBN: 9780367783518 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 297 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Robust Methods for Data Reduction gives a non-technical overview of robust data reduction techniques, encouraging the use of these important and useful methods in practical applications. The main areas covered include principal components analysis, sparse principal component analysis, canonical correlation analysis, factor analysis, clustering, double clustering, and discriminant analysis.The first part of the book illustrates how dimension reduction techniques synthesize available information by reducing the dimensionality of the data. The second part focuses on cluster and discriminant...
Robust Methods for Data Reduction gives a non-technical overview of robust data reduction techniques, encouraging the use of these important and usefu...
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Schistosoma: Biology, Pathology and Control
ISBN: 9780367782696 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 523 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Apart from malaria, schistosomiasis is the most prevalent parasitic infection in the world. It affects more than 200 million people in 76 tropical and subtropical countries, causing great suffering and resulting in thousands of deaths. Written by world authorities, this book examines many aspects of the biology, pathology, and control of the schistosoma parasite. Ranging in topic from infection in Pharaonic Egypt, through DNA relationships and biological systems, to advances in development of vaccines against the parasite, this book is a comprehensive text written for researchers and medical...
Apart from malaria, schistosomiasis is the most prevalent parasitic infection in the world. It affects more than 200 million people in 76 tropical and...
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228,43 zł |