Our Animal Connection: What Sapiens Can Learn from Other Species

ISBN-13: 9789814877503 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 392 str.

Michael Hehenberger; Zhi Xia; Huanming (Henry) Yang

Opis

The book covers the many ways humans benefit from interactions with other living species. The recent COVID-19 outbreak is covered in detail as an example.

Spis treści

Foreword: Learn from Others  1. Introduction  2. Evolution of Life on Earth  3. Adaptation of Life to Extreme Conditions  4. Homo Sapiens ("Us"): Strengths and Weaknesses  5. The Human Microbiome: How Our Health is Impacted by Microorganisms  6. Animals with Connection to Human Knowledge, Health, and Performance  7. Current Use and Future Promise of Genetic Engineering  8. Animal Connection Challenges  Conclusion