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Concepts in Reproduction

From Evolution of Mechanisms to Clinical Impact

de Gary M. Wessel, Julian L. Wong, Harvey Florman, Carmen J. Williams, Mark A. Johnson ...

Concepts in Reproduction integrates the principal mechanisms of reproduction among eukaryotes, with a focus on animals and plants. The text emphasizes processes and approaches that evolved to address specific problems inherent in reproduction using examples from morphology, functional studies, and genetic studies. The many high-quality figures complement the text and provide visual storyboards. ... Leer más

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Concepts in Reproduction integrates the principal mechanisms of reproduction among eukaryotes, with a focus on animals and plants. The text emphasizes processes and approaches that evolved to address specific problems inherent in reproduction using examples from morphology, functional studies, and genetic studies. The many high-quality figures complement the text and provide visual storyboards.
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The Rules Cancer Breaks

de Adrian Keller ...

Why does a normal cell stop following the rules that keep trillions of cells working together?The Rules Cancer Breaks explains cancer from the inside out. Adrian Keller follows the biological logic of a tumor as cells accumulate mutations, escape growth controls, maintain telomeres, recruit or co-opt blood vessels, diversify, enter the circulation, and attempt to colonize distant organs.Using ... Leer más

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Why does a normal cell stop following the rules that keep trillions of cells working together?The Rules Cancer Breaks explains cancer from the inside out. Adrian Keller follows the biological logic of a tumor as cells accumulate mutations, escape growth controls, maintain telomeres, recruit or co-opt blood vessels, diversify, enter the circulation, and attempt to colonize distant organs.Using
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The Scientific Evidences of Organic Evolution

de George John Romanes ...

In "The Scientific Evidences of Organic Evolution," George John Romanes presents a comprehensive exploration of evolutionary theory at the intersection of science and philosophy. The book is notable for its rigorous examination of the empirical evidence supporting organic evolution, drawing upon contemporary biological research, fossil records, and comparative anatomy. Romanes employs a clear and ... Leer más

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In "The Scientific Evidences of Organic Evolution," George John Romanes presents a comprehensive exploration of evolutionary theory at the intersection of science and philosophy. The book is notable for its rigorous examination of the empirical evidence supporting organic evolution, drawing upon contemporary biological research, fossil records, and comparative anatomy. Romanes employs a clear and
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人类爱欲演化史

从身体算法到数字时代的亲密关系

de 观尘 ...

Series Libro 1 - 人性洞察系列
为什么现代人的爱如此疲惫？在一个选择无限、滑动算法和前所未有自由的时代，我们却正在经历一场全球性的孤独流行病。问题不在于你，而在于你的演化"硬件"。《人类爱欲演化史》交付了一套关于人类亲密关系的"零废话"认知模型。它打破了浪漫神话与算法噪音，为你揭示人类行为底层的"源代码"。从非洲大草原的狩猎采集者到数字时代的择偶市场，本书将演化生物学、神经科学、人类学与社会学融为一体，为你提供极其清晰的系统性认知。在本书中你将看到：为什么直立行走与"产科两难"迫使人类演化出了配偶羁绊与隐蔽排卵。繁衍策略的双重真相：为什么我们既渴望单配偶制的安全感，却又在生理上保留着暗藏博弈的本能。农业革命如何利用私有制打造出父权制的"婚姻契约"；而印刷术又如何创造了"浪漫"这一文化模因。史上最强大的生理黑客--避孕药--如何通过剥离性与繁衍，彻底重塑了现代人的择偶偏好。为什么现代约会软件本质上是"数字斯金纳箱" ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

为什么现代人的爱如此疲惫？在一个选择无限、滑动算法和前所未有自由的时代，我们却正在经历一场全球性的孤独流行病。问题不在于你，而在于你的演化"硬件"。《人类爱欲演化史》交付了一套关于人类亲密关系的"零废话"认知模型。它打破了浪漫神话与算法噪音，为你揭示人类行为底层的"源代码"。从非洲大草原的狩猎采集者到数字时代的择偶市场，本书将演化生物学、神经科学、人类学与社会学融为一体，为你提供极其清晰的系统性认知。在本书中你将看到：为什么直立行走与"产科两难"迫使人类演化出了配偶羁绊与隐蔽排卵。繁衍策略的双重真相：为什么我们既渴望单配偶制的安全感，却又在生理上保留着暗藏博弈的本能。农业革命如何利用私有制打造出父权制的"婚姻契约"；而印刷术又如何创造了"浪漫"这一文化模因。史上最强大的生理黑客--避孕药--如何通过剥离性与繁衍，彻底重塑了现代人的择偶偏好。为什么现代约会软件本质上是"数字斯金纳箱"
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Sometimes Things Just Happen

de K. Arnold ...

The book has a very large scope, all creatures for all time; snowball earth, evolution of life forms, extinction events; and through tribal man, civilized man, and modern man. The book is not about solutions, but about choices. More than history, it covers why things happened, what it meant at the time and what it might mean in the future. It is a fun book looking at some events in a new way. i.e. ... Leer más

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The book has a very large scope, all creatures for all time; snowball earth, evolution of life forms, extinction events; and through tribal man, civilized man, and modern man. The book is not about solutions, but about choices. More than history, it covers why things happened, what it meant at the time and what it might mean in the future. It is a fun book looking at some events in a new way. i.e.
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L'origine delle specie

de Charles Darwin ...

L'origine delle specie è un testo che ha influenzato in modo radicale il corso della nostra storia. Charles Darwin al suo interno ha elaborato quella che è divenuta la teoria fondamentale sullorigine delle specie stabilendo uno spartiacque non progresso della civiltà umana tra il prima e il dopo. La teoria sulla selezione naturale che viene esposta nelle pagine di questo libro non solo costituisce ... Leer más

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L'origine delle specie è un testo che ha influenzato in modo radicale il corso della nostra storia. Charles Darwin al suo interno ha elaborato quella che è divenuta la teoria fondamentale sullorigine delle specie stabilendo uno spartiacque non progresso della civiltà umana tra il prima e il dopo. La teoria sulla selezione naturale che viene esposta nelle pagine di questo libro non solo costituisce
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Evolution and Adaptation

Unraveling the Mysteries of Genetic Adaptation and Evolutionary Change

de Thomas Hunt Morgan ...

In "Evolution and Adaptation," Thomas Hunt Morgan delves into the intricate mechanisms of evolution, emphasizing the role of genetic factors in shaping the adaptability of species. The book is a seminal work in the field of genetics, interweaving rigorous scientific observation with accessible prose, making complex biological concepts approachable for both scholars and lay readers. Morgan'Äôs ... Leer más

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In "Evolution and Adaptation," Thomas Hunt Morgan delves into the intricate mechanisms of evolution, emphasizing the role of genetic factors in shaping the adaptability of species. The book is a seminal work in the field of genetics, interweaving rigorous scientific observation with accessible prose, making complex biological concepts approachable for both scholars and lay readers. Morgan'Äôs
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Woher wir wirklich kommen

de Dominik Wörner ...

Woher kommen wir wirklich? Die Antwort scheint längst festzustehen: Evolution, gemeinsame Vorfahren, Homo erectus, Neandertaler, Homo sapiens. Doch je tiefer wir in die Geschichte des Menschen eintauchen, desto komplexer wird das Bild.Mehrere Menschenarten existierten gleichzeitig. Sie begegneten sich, vermischten sich und hinterließen Spuren in unserem Erbgut. Neue Fossilien und genetische ... Leer más

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Woher kommen wir wirklich? Die Antwort scheint längst festzustehen: Evolution, gemeinsame Vorfahren, Homo erectus, Neandertaler, Homo sapiens. Doch je tiefer wir in die Geschichte des Menschen eintauchen, desto komplexer wird das Bild.Mehrere Menschenarten existierten gleichzeitig. Sie begegneten sich, vermischten sich und hinterließen Spuren in unserem Erbgut. Neue Fossilien und genetische
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Neotropical Savannas and Seasonally Dry Forests

Plant Diversity, Biogeography, and Conservation

Edición de R. Toby Pennington, James A. Ratter ...

Series series Systematics Association Special Volumes
More often than not, when people think of a neotropical forest, what comes to mind is a rain forest, rather than a dry forest. Just as typically, when they imagine a savanna, they visualize the African plains, rather than those dry woodlands and grasslands found in the Neotropics. These same preconceptions can be found among scientists, as these ne ... Leer más

$91.99 USD

More often than not, when people think of a neotropical forest, what comes to mind is a rain forest, rather than a dry forest. Just as typically, when they imagine a savanna, they visualize the African plains, rather than those dry woodlands and grasslands found in the Neotropics. These same preconceptions can be found among scientists, as these ne
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ADVANCED TREATMENT FOR BLOOM SYNDROME: APOMETRY, NLP, REGRESSION AND HYPNOSIS

de Edenilson Brandl, Thor Otto Alexsander ...

Welcome to "Advanced Treatment for Bloom Syndrome: Apometry, NLP, Regression, and Hypnosis." This book is the culmination of extensive research, practical experience, and a deep commitment to exploring holistic approaches to healing and well-being.Bloom Syndrome is a complex genetic condition that presents unique challenges to those affected and their caregivers. It is our belief that a ... Leer más

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Welcome to "Advanced Treatment for Bloom Syndrome: Apometry, NLP, Regression, and Hypnosis." This book is the culmination of extensive research, practical experience, and a deep commitment to exploring holistic approaches to healing and well-being.Bloom Syndrome is a complex genetic condition that presents unique challenges to those affected and their caregivers. It is our belief that a
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Genetics and Regenerative Medicine: Advancing the Cure of Hereditary Diseases

de Edenilson Brandl ...

Science has been a beacon of discoveries and innovations that have shaped the course of humanity. As we move into the 21st century, we are witnessing remarkable progress in a field that has the potential to revolutionize medicine and transform lives: genetics and regenerative medicine.This book emerges as a comprehensive and accessible source of knowledge designed to explore the many aspects of ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

Science has been a beacon of discoveries and innovations that have shaped the course of humanity. As we move into the 21st century, we are witnessing remarkable progress in a field that has the potential to revolutionize medicine and transform lives: genetics and regenerative medicine.This book emerges as a comprehensive and accessible source of knowledge designed to explore the many aspects of
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Apoyo Terapéutico para Padres de Niños con Fibrosis Quística

de Edenilson Brandl ...

La crianza de un hijo con fibrosis quística es un viaje que implica una montaña rusa de emociones, desafíos médicos y decisiones importantes. En este libro, nos sumergiremos en este viaje desde una perspectiva terapéutica, brindando a los padres las herramientas, el conocimiento y el apoyo que necesitan para enfrentar los desafíos y las alegrías que acompañan a esta enfermedad genética.El ... Leer más

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La crianza de un hijo con fibrosis quística es un viaje que implica una montaña rusa de emociones, desafíos médicos y decisiones importantes. En este libro, nos sumergiremos en este viaje desde una perspectiva terapéutica, brindando a los padres las herramientas, el conocimiento y el apoyo que necesitan para enfrentar los desafíos y las alegrías que acompañan a esta enfermedad genética.El
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Dis, c’est quoi le transhumanisme ?

de Dan Lecocq, Jean-Noël Missa ...

Améliorer les potentialités de l’être humain, le rendre moins dépendant de la nature, du vieillissement, des accidents... Un projet qui remonte aux origines de l’humanité ! Qu’il s’agisse de médecine réparatrice, de performances sportives ou de génie militaire, l’Homme a toujours cherché à se dépasser. Les progrès constants et de plus en plus rapides de la science et de la technique repoussent ... Leer más

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Améliorer les potentialités de l’être humain, le rendre moins dépendant de la nature, du vieillissement, des accidents... Un projet qui remonte aux origines de l’humanité ! Qu’il s’agisse de médecine réparatrice, de performances sportives ou de génie militaire, l’Homme a toujours cherché à se dépasser. Les progrès constants et de plus en plus rapides de la science et de la technique repoussent
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APOYO TERAPÉUTICO PARA PADRES DE NINOS COM ANEMIA DE CÉLULAS FALCIFORMES

de Edenilson Brandl ...

Bienvenidos a este libro dedicado a brindar apoyo y orientación a los valientes padres que enfrentan el desafío de criar a niños con anemia de células falciformes. Esta enfermedad genética puede ser un camino lleno de obstáculos, pero también es un viaje que puede estar lleno de amor, esperanza y fortaleza.En las páginas que siguen, encontrarán información esencial sobre el diagnóstico, las ... Leer más

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Bienvenidos a este libro dedicado a brindar apoyo y orientación a los valientes padres que enfrentan el desafío de criar a niños con anemia de células falciformes. Esta enfermedad genética puede ser un camino lleno de obstáculos, pero también es un viaje que puede estar lleno de amor, esperanza y fortaleza.En las páginas que siguen, encontrarán información esencial sobre el diagnóstico, las
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A Meaning to Life

de Michael Ruse ...

Series series Philosophy in Action
Does human life have any meaning? Does the question even make sense today? For centuries, the question of the meaning or purpose of human life was assumed by scholars and theologians to have a religious answer: life has meaning because humans were made in the image of a good god. In the 19th century, however, Charles Darwin's theory of evolution changed everything-and the human organism was seen ... Leer más

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Does human life have any meaning? Does the question even make sense today? For centuries, the question of the meaning or purpose of human life was assumed by scholars and theologians to have a religious answer: life has meaning because humans were made in the image of a good god. In the 19th century, however, Charles Darwin's theory of evolution changed everything-and the human organism was seen
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Aquatic Insects

Behavior and Ecology

Edición de Kleber Del-Claro, Rhainer Guillermo ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book presents a broad view of the ecology and behavior of aquatic insects, raising awareness of this conspicuous and yet little known fauna that inhabits inland waterbodies such as rivers, lakes and streams, and is particularly abundant and diverse in tropical ecosystems. The chapters address topics such as distribution, dispersal, territoriality, mating behavior, parental care and the role ... Leer más

$242.09 USD

This book presents a broad view of the ecology and behavior of aquatic insects, raising awareness of this conspicuous and yet little known fauna that inhabits inland waterbodies such as rivers, lakes and streams, and is particularly abundant and diverse in tropical ecosystems. The chapters address topics such as distribution, dispersal, territoriality, mating behavior, parental care and the role
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Creazione Ed Evoluzione

Un Confronto Fra Evoluzionismo Teista, Darwinismo Casualista E Creazionismo - Saggio

de Guido Pagliarino ...

Saggio che tratta temi temi legati all’evoluzionismo, relativamente al quale prosperano pregiudizi e imprecisioni come, ad esempio, l'idea che i termini “evoluzionismo” e “darwinismo” siano sinonimi. Le teorie evoluzioniste sono in realtà molteplici. L'autore considera nell’opera tanto le argomentazioni dell'evoluzionismo quanto quelle del creazionismo il quale, al di fuori di certi circoli ... Leer más

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Saggio che tratta temi temi legati all’evoluzionismo, relativamente al quale prosperano pregiudizi e imprecisioni come, ad esempio, l'idea che i termini “evoluzionismo” e “darwinismo” siano sinonimi. Le teorie evoluzioniste sono in realtà molteplici. L'autore considera nell’opera tanto le argomentazioni dell'evoluzionismo quanto quelle del creazionismo il quale, al di fuori di certi circoli
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Dinossauros: O livro científico de não-ficção sobre dinossauros

de Boreas M. L. Saage - Português ...

**Dinossauros: O livro científico de não-ficção sobre dinossauros**Embarque em uma jornada fascinante pelo mundo dos dinossauros com esta obra abrangente que apresenta os mais recentes conhecimentos científicos sobre estes impressionantes répteis que dominaram a Terra por milhões de anos.Este guia científico explora detalhadamente a evolução dos dinossauros desde seu surgimento, com gráficos ... Leer más

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**Dinossauros: O livro científico de não-ficção sobre dinossauros**Embarque em uma jornada fascinante pelo mundo dos dinossauros com esta obra abrangente que apresenta os mais recentes conhecimentos científicos sobre estes impressionantes répteis que dominaram a Terra por milhões de anos.Este guia científico explora detalhadamente a evolução dos dinossauros desde seu surgimento, com gráficos
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Natural Selection

Revisiting its Explanatory Role in Evolutionary Biology

Edición de Richard G. Delisle ...

Series Libro 3 - Evolutionary Biology – New Perspectives on Its Development
This book contests the general view that natural selection constitutes the explanatory core of evolutionary biology. It invites the reader to consider an alternative view which favors a more complete and multidimensional interpretation.It is common to present the 1930-1960 period as characterized by the rise of the Modern Synthesis, an event structured around two main explanatory commitments: (1) ... Leer más

$242.09 USD

This book contests the general view that natural selection constitutes the explanatory core of evolutionary biology. It invites the reader to consider an alternative view which favors a more complete and multidimensional interpretation.It is common to present the 1930-1960 period as characterized by the rise of the Modern Synthesis, an event structured around two main explanatory commitments: (1)
... Leer más
The Genetics of Political Behavior

How Evolutionary Psychology Explains Ideology

de Michael Ryan ...

In this unique amalgam of neuroscience, genetics, and evolutionary psychology, Ryan argues that leftists and rightists are biologically distinct versions of the human species that came into being at different moments in human evolution.The book argues that the varying requirements of survival at different points in history explain why leftists and rightists have anatomically different brains as ... Leer más

$69.99 USD

In this unique amalgam of neuroscience, genetics, and evolutionary psychology, Ryan argues that leftists and rightists are biologically distinct versions of the human species that came into being at different moments in human evolution.The book argues that the varying requirements of survival at different points in history explain why leftists and rightists have anatomically different brains as
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What Do Dreams Do?

de Sue Llewellyn ...

We have puzzled over dreams for centuries. From ancient societies, believing dreams to be messages from the gods, Freud's theory of dreams revealing our unconscious minds to modern day experiments in psychology and neuroscience, dreams continue to fascinate but also be a source of mystery. Are dreams just mental froth or do they have a purpose? This book argues that, originally, we dreamed to ... Leer más

$41.39 USD

We have puzzled over dreams for centuries. From ancient societies, believing dreams to be messages from the gods, Freud's theory of dreams revealing our unconscious minds to modern day experiments in psychology and neuroscience, dreams continue to fascinate but also be a source of mystery. Are dreams just mental froth or do they have a purpose? This book argues that, originally, we dreamed to
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The Human Scaffold

How Not to Design Your Way Out of a Climate Crisis

de Josh Berson ...

Series Libro 2 - Great Transformations
Humanity has precipitated a planetary crisis of resource consumption—a crisis of stuff. So ingrained is our stuff-centric view that we can barely imagine a way out beyond substituting a new portmanteau of material things for the one we have today.In The Human Scaffold, anthropologist Josh Berson offers a new theory of adaptation to environmental change. Drawing on niche construction, evolutionary ... Leer más

$28.49 USD

Humanity has precipitated a planetary crisis of resource consumption—a crisis of stuff. So ingrained is our stuff-centric view that we can barely imagine a way out beyond substituting a new portmanteau of material things for the one we have today.In The Human Scaffold, anthropologist Josh Berson offers a new theory of adaptation to environmental change. Drawing on niche construction, evolutionary
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Biologia Sintetica, Genetica e Argomenti Avanzati

de Edenilson Brandl ...

La biologia sintetica è una disciplina scientifica che ha il potenziale per rivoluzionare il modo in cui comprendiamo e manipoliamo la vita. Combinando conoscenze di biologia, genetica, ingegneria e informatica, la Biologia Sintetica apre nuove possibilità per la creazione di sistemi biologici personalizzati, con applicazioni che vanno dalla medicina rigenerativa alla produzione di biocarburanti ... Leer más

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La biologia sintetica è una disciplina scientifica che ha il potenziale per rivoluzionare il modo in cui comprendiamo e manipoliamo la vita. Combinando conoscenze di biologia, genetica, ingegneria e informatica, la Biologia Sintetica apre nuove possibilità per la creazione di sistemi biologici personalizzati, con applicazioni che vanno dalla medicina rigenerativa alla produzione di biocarburanti
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Percer les Mystères Génétiques: Longévité, Génie Génétique et Philosophie de l'Esprit

de Edenilson Brandl ...

La génétique est un domaine fascinant et complexe, qui révèle les secrets du code génétique présent dans chaque être vivant. Grâce à l'étude des gènes et de leur interaction avec l'environnement, nous sommes en mesure de mieux comprendre les processus biologiques qui façonnent notre existence. Dans ce livre, nous explorerons les merveilles et les défis de la génétique, ainsi que ses applications ... Leer más

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La génétique est un domaine fascinant et complexe, qui révèle les secrets du code génétique présent dans chaque être vivant. Grâce à l'étude des gènes et de leur interaction avec l'environnement, nous sommes en mesure de mieux comprendre les processus biologiques qui façonnent notre existence. Dans ce livre, nous explorerons les merveilles et les défis de la génétique, ainsi que ses applications
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