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It's in Your DNA

From Discovery to Structure, Function and Role in Evolution, Cancer and Aging

by Eugene Rosenberg ...

It's in Your DNA: From Discovery to Structure, Function and Role in Evolution, Cancer and Aging describes, in a clear, approachable manner, the progression of the experiments that eventually led to our current understanding of DNA. This fascinating work tells the whole story from the discovery of DNA and its structure, how it replicates, codes for proteins, and our current ability to analyze and ... Read more

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It's in Your DNA: From Discovery to Structure, Function and Role in Evolution, Cancer and Aging describes, in a clear, approachable manner, the progression of the experiments that eventually led to our current understanding of DNA. This fascinating work tells the whole story from the discovery of DNA and its structure, how it replicates, codes for proteins, and our current ability to analyze and
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Fossils

by Douglas Palmer ...

Series series Collins Gem
This handy guide covers everything you need to know when looking for fossils in any part of Britain and Europe. Many different types of fossilized objects are included, from plants and coral, to insects, birds and dinosaurs.Collecting fossils is a popular pastime that offers an exciting glimpse of life before man while at the same time takes you to some of the most beautiful landscapes and ... Read more

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This handy guide covers everything you need to know when looking for fossils in any part of Britain and Europe. Many different types of fossilized objects are included, from plants and coral, to insects, birds and dinosaurs.Collecting fossils is a popular pastime that offers an exciting glimpse of life before man while at the same time takes you to some of the most beautiful landscapes and
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Evolutionary Developmental Biology of Invertebrates 1

Introduction, Non-Bilateria, Acoelomorpha, Xenoturbellida, Chaetognatha

Edited by Andreas Wanninger ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This multi-author, six-volume work summarizes our current knowledge on the developmental biology of all major invertebrate animal phyla. The main aspects of cleavage, embryogenesis, organogenesis and gene expression are discussed in an evolutionary framework. Each chapter presents an in-depth yet concise overview of both classical and recent literature, supplemented by numerous color illustrations ... Read more

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This multi-author, six-volume work summarizes our current knowledge on the developmental biology of all major invertebrate animal phyla. The main aspects of cleavage, embryogenesis, organogenesis and gene expression are discussed in an evolutionary framework. Each chapter presents an in-depth yet concise overview of both classical and recent literature, supplemented by numerous color illustrations
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The Ancestors Song: A Short Tale of Our History

by Anthony Pellegrino ...

Although the story is a fictional tale, it is actually a condensed, but factual account of our history. However, albeit true-life, the author conveyed a fair amount of the history metaphorically with intimations of major events in our past. One who is well learned in the evolution of life on earth should uncover the inferences in short order, but others should enjoy unveiling the author's ... Read more

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Although the story is a fictional tale, it is actually a condensed, but factual account of our history. However, albeit true-life, the author conveyed a fair amount of the history metaphorically with intimations of major events in our past. One who is well learned in the evolution of life on earth should uncover the inferences in short order, but others should enjoy unveiling the author's
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Født til et andet liv

by Knud Lundberg ...

"Vi er ikke født til det liv, vi lever.Vi er snarere født til det liv, vi levede for en million år siden. Og for 100.000 år siden. Og vel stadig for 10.000 år siden – i alle de år, hvor miljøet ganske langsomt afstemte vores arveanlæg.I tiden siden vi begyndte at dyrke jorden, er der ikke sket store ændringer i arvemassen. Dels fordi tiden er så kort, dels fordi vi med vores usædvanligt udviklede ... Read more

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"Vi er ikke født til det liv, vi lever.Vi er snarere født til det liv, vi levede for en million år siden. Og for 100.000 år siden. Og vel stadig for 10.000 år siden – i alle de år, hvor miljøet ganske langsomt afstemte vores arveanlæg.I tiden siden vi begyndte at dyrke jorden, er der ikke sket store ændringer i arvemassen. Dels fordi tiden er så kort, dels fordi vi med vores usædvanligt udviklede
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Creation and Doxology

The Beginning and End of God's Good World

Edited by Gerald L. Hiestand, Todd Wilson ...

Series series Center for Pastor Theologians Series
The doctrine of creation is crucial to the Christian faith, but it has often been maligned, misinterpreted, or ignored.Some, such as pagan philosophers and Gnostics, have tended to denigrate the goodness of the material world. More recently, new questions have emerged regarding human origins in light of the Darwinian account of evolution. What does it mean today to both affirm the goodness of God ... Read more

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The doctrine of creation is crucial to the Christian faith, but it has often been maligned, misinterpreted, or ignored.Some, such as pagan philosophers and Gnostics, have tended to denigrate the goodness of the material world. More recently, new questions have emerged regarding human origins in light of the Darwinian account of evolution. What does it mean today to both affirm the goodness of God
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LAS FLORES DE PODER

Nutrición, salud, clima; La ciencia de las plantas silvestres para salvar al hombre

by George Oxley, Diana Ubarrechena ...

Versión española de "La fleur au fusil" La relación entre nuestro bioma y los suelos que producen nuestros alimentos. Cómo conseguir una nutrición completa. Comprensión y soluciones de la contaminación medioambiental y de las prácticas agrícolas en nuestra alimentación."Los habitantes de Sarajevo han sobrevivido a 4 años de sitio gracias a las plantas silvestres comestibles. Ellas nos alimentan y ... Read more

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Versión española de "La fleur au fusil" La relación entre nuestro bioma y los suelos que producen nuestros alimentos. Cómo conseguir una nutrición completa. Comprensión y soluciones de la contaminación medioambiental y de las prácticas agrícolas en nuestra alimentación."Los habitantes de Sarajevo han sobrevivido a 4 años de sitio gracias a las plantas silvestres comestibles. Ellas nos alimentan y
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Observations géologiques sur les îles volcaniques explorées par l'expédition du «Beagle»

Version intégrale et annotée

by Charles Darwin ...

Présentation de l'éditeurL’œuvre de Darwin comprend, outre ses travaux biologiques, trois ouvrages consacrés spécialement à la géologie. Ils ont paru sous le titre général de Géologie du Voyage du Beagle et forment comme une trilogie embrassant l’étude des constructions coralliennes, des îles volcaniques et de la géologie de l’Amérique méridionale. De ces publications, la seule qui ait été ... Read more

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Présentation de l'éditeurL’œuvre de Darwin comprend, outre ses travaux biologiques, trois ouvrages consacrés spécialement à la géologie. Ils ont paru sous le titre général de Géologie du Voyage du Beagle et forment comme une trilogie embrassant l’étude des constructions coralliennes, des îles volcaniques et de la géologie de l’Amérique méridionale. De ces publications, la seule qui ait été
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Genius and his Environment

by James Mark Baldwin ...

“Psychological science has reached a sort of understanding in these recent years of the individual and of the social setting in which he customarily disports himself; and the duty now devolves upon it of dealing with the exceptions to the rule. No one will be disposed to deny certainly that the genius is in some way exceptional; and if any instance can, by showing what society is not, cast light ... Read more

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“Psychological science has reached a sort of understanding in these recent years of the individual and of the social setting in which he customarily disports himself; and the duty now devolves upon it of dealing with the exceptions to the rule. No one will be disposed to deny certainly that the genius is in some way exceptional; and if any instance can, by showing what society is not, cast light
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Last Words on Evolution: A Popular Retrospect and Summary

Delving into the Evolutionary Theory: An Accessible Summary

by Ernst Haeckel ...

Translated by Joseph McCabe ...

In "Last Words on Evolution: A Popular Retrospect and Summary," Ernst Haeckel distills his extensive insights on evolutionary theory, presenting a synthesis of his scientific discoveries and philosophies. This work is characterized by Haeckel's clear, engaging prose and a fervent commitment to popularizing complex scientific ideas for the general public. Through rich illustrations and vivid ... Read more

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In "Last Words on Evolution: A Popular Retrospect and Summary," Ernst Haeckel distills his extensive insights on evolutionary theory, presenting a synthesis of his scientific discoveries and philosophies. This work is characterized by Haeckel's clear, engaging prose and a fervent commitment to popularizing complex scientific ideas for the general public. Through rich illustrations and vivid
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The Coal Measures Amphibia of North America

Enriched edition. Exploring Prehistoric Amphibian Diversity in North America

by Roy Lee Moodie, Ariana Howard ...

In "The Coal Measures Amphibia of North America," Roy Lee Moodie presents a meticulous exploration of the diverse amphibian species that thrived during the Carboniferous period, specifically within the coal measures of North America. Employing a descriptive and analytical literary style, Moodie combines paleontological evidence with a comparative approach to reveal both the taxonomy and ecological ... Read more

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In "The Coal Measures Amphibia of North America," Roy Lee Moodie presents a meticulous exploration of the diverse amphibian species that thrived during the Carboniferous period, specifically within the coal measures of North America. Employing a descriptive and analytical literary style, Moodie combines paleontological evidence with a comparative approach to reveal both the taxonomy and ecological
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Yeast

Unveiling the Mysteries of Evolution: A Scientific Journey through Yeast

by Thomas Henry Huxley ...

In "Yeast," Thomas Henry Huxley deftly weaves a rich tapestry of social commentary and scientific inquiry, examining the tensions between progressive thought and traditional societal norms during the late Victorian era. Through an engaging narrative that blends fiction, philosophy, and polemic, Huxley explores themes of human evolution, scientific skepticism, and the impact of industrialization on ... Read more

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In "Yeast," Thomas Henry Huxley deftly weaves a rich tapestry of social commentary and scientific inquiry, examining the tensions between progressive thought and traditional societal norms during the late Victorian era. Through an engaging narrative that blends fiction, philosophy, and polemic, Huxley explores themes of human evolution, scientific skepticism, and the impact of industrialization on
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Salivary Glands

Development, Adaptations and Disease

by P.T. Sharpe ...

Series series Frontiers of Oral Biology
Salivary glands are of utmost importance for several physiological functions ranging from the protection of teeth and surrounding soft tissues to the lubrication of the oral cavity, which is crucial for speech and perception of food taste. This publication highlights specific aspects of salivary gland development, investigating the mechanisms involved in embryonic development, the current research ... Read more

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Salivary glands are of utmost importance for several physiological functions ranging from the protection of teeth and surrounding soft tissues to the lubrication of the oral cavity, which is crucial for speech and perception of food taste. This publication highlights specific aspects of salivary gland development, investigating the mechanisms involved in embryonic development, the current research
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Het wonder van vliegen

Van vogel tot vliegtuig

by Richard Dawkins ...

Translated by Roelof Posthuma ...

Waarom zijn dieren gaan vliegen? Als vliegen evolutionair zo nuttig was, waarom zijn sommige dieren dan hun vleugels kwijtgeraakt? Is de mens het enige wezen dat gewichtloos kan vliegen?In dit fascinerende en prachtig geïllustreerde boek vertelt de wereldberoemde evolutiebioloog Richard Dawkins hoe dieren en mensen de zwaartekracht hebben weten te overwinnen. Maar het gaat in zijn nieuwste boek ... Read more

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Waarom zijn dieren gaan vliegen? Als vliegen evolutionair zo nuttig was, waarom zijn sommige dieren dan hun vleugels kwijtgeraakt? Is de mens het enige wezen dat gewichtloos kan vliegen?In dit fascinerende en prachtig geïllustreerde boek vertelt de wereldberoemde evolutiebioloog Richard Dawkins hoe dieren en mensen de zwaartekracht hebben weten te overwinnen. Maar het gaat in zijn nieuwste boek
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Human Social Evolution

The Foundational Works of Richard D. Alexander

by Kyle Summers, Bernard Crespi ...

Richard D. Alexander is an accomplished entomologist who turned his attention to solving some of the most perplexing problems associated with the evolution of human social systems. Using impeccable Darwinian logic and elaborating, extending and adding to the classic theoretical contributions of pioneers of behavioral and evolutionary ecology like George Williams, William Hamilton and Robert ... Read more

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Richard D. Alexander is an accomplished entomologist who turned his attention to solving some of the most perplexing problems associated with the evolution of human social systems. Using impeccable Darwinian logic and elaborating, extending and adding to the classic theoretical contributions of pioneers of behavioral and evolutionary ecology like George Williams, William Hamilton and Robert
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Lectures on Evolution

Enriched edition. Essay #3 from "Science and Hebrew Tradition"

by Thomas Henry Huxley, Troy Callahan ...

In "Lectures on Evolution," Thomas Henry Huxley presents a compelling synthesis of evolutionary theory framed within the context of 19th-century scientific discourse. His lectures serve not only as a rigorous exposition of Darwinian principles but also as a crucial commentary on the philosophical implications of evolution. With clarity and intellectual rigor, Huxley articulates complex biological ... Read more

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In "Lectures on Evolution," Thomas Henry Huxley presents a compelling synthesis of evolutionary theory framed within the context of 19th-century scientific discourse. His lectures serve not only as a rigorous exposition of Darwinian principles but also as a crucial commentary on the philosophical implications of evolution. With clarity and intellectual rigor, Huxley articulates complex biological
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On the Reception of the 'Origin of Species'

Unveiling Controversies: Evolution Theory and Victorian Society

by Thomas Henry Huxley ...

In "On the Reception of the 'Origin of Species'," Thomas Henry Huxley explores the profound impact that Charles Darwin'Äôs groundbreaking work had on both scientific thought and public perception in the 19th century. Huxley employs a clear and incisive literary style, combining rigorous scientific analysis with a compelling narrative that situates Darwin'Äôs theories within the broader context of ... Read more

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In "On the Reception of the 'Origin of Species'," Thomas Henry Huxley explores the profound impact that Charles Darwin'Äôs groundbreaking work had on both scientific thought and public perception in the 19th century. Huxley employs a clear and incisive literary style, combining rigorous scientific analysis with a compelling narrative that situates Darwin'Äôs theories within the broader context of
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Introduzione alla Genetica - Libro 2

by Edenilson Brandl ...

Nel vasto orizzonte delle conoscenze scientifiche, un settore che ha suscitato grande fascino e attesa è quello della genetica. Dalla scoperta della struttura del DNA ai recenti progressi nell'editing genetico, la genetica è stata una fonte inesauribile di scoperte e possibilità. Ci permette di svelare i segreti più profondi della vita, comprendere le basi delle malattie e cercare soluzioni ... Read more

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Nel vasto orizzonte delle conoscenze scientifiche, un settore che ha suscitato grande fascino e attesa è quello della genetica. Dalla scoperta della struttura del DNA ai recenti progressi nell'editing genetico, la genetica è stata una fonte inesauribile di scoperte e possibilità. Ci permette di svelare i segreti più profondi della vita, comprendere le basi delle malattie e cercare soluzioni
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चेतना का क्षेत्र एक साझा सार्वभौमिक मस्तिष्क की ओर

क्षेत्रों का नया सिद्धांत व्यक्तिगत चेतना को एक ब्रह्मांडीय वास्तविकता में रूपांतरित करता है।

by Bruno Del Medico ...

Series Book 956 - HIN - PensareDiverso
लंबे समय तक, हम यह मानते थे कि चेतना एक निजी मामला है, जो प्रत्येक व्यक्ति के सिर में ही रहती है। एक तरह का बंद कमरा, एक व्यक्तिगत लौ जो केवल हमारी आंतरिक दुनिया को रोशन करती थी। हालाँकि, आज कुछ बदल रहा है। सामूहिक व्यवहार पर वैज्ञानिक अनुसंधान, सामाजिक तंत्रिका-विज्ञान में खोज, वितरित मन के समकालीन सिद्धांत, और यहां तक कि चिंतनशील परंपराओं से मिली कुछ अंतर्दृष्टि, सभी एक अलग कहानी बताती प्रतीत ह ... Read more

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लंबे समय तक, हम यह मानते थे कि चेतना एक निजी मामला है, जो प्रत्येक व्यक्ति के सिर में ही रहती है। एक तरह का बंद कमरा, एक व्यक्तिगत लौ जो केवल हमारी आंतरिक दुनिया को रोशन करती थी। हालाँकि, आज कुछ बदल रहा है। सामूहिक व्यवहार पर वैज्ञानिक अनुसंधान, सामाजिक तंत्रिका-विज्ञान में खोज, वितरित मन के समकालीन सिद्धांत, और यहां तक कि चिंतनशील परंपराओं से मिली कुछ अंतर्दृष्टि, सभी एक अलग कहानी बताती प्रतीत ह
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EL FASCINANTE MUNDO DE LOS ELEFANTES

by Juan Pimentel ...

"El Fascinante Mundo de los Elefantes" es una inmersión profunda en la vida, la historia y el impacto de estos majestuosos animales en nuestro planeta. Desde sus antecedentes evolutivos hasta sus complejas dinámicas sociales, pasando por su anatomía asombrosa y la relación intrincada con los seres humanos, cada capítulo desentraña aspectos fascinantes y, a veces, desafiantes de la existencia de ... Read more

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"El Fascinante Mundo de los Elefantes" es una inmersión profunda en la vida, la historia y el impacto de estos majestuosos animales en nuestro planeta. Desde sus antecedentes evolutivos hasta sus complejas dinámicas sociales, pasando por su anatomía asombrosa y la relación intrincada con los seres humanos, cada capítulo desentraña aspectos fascinantes y, a veces, desafiantes de la existencia de
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The Big Ratchet

How Humanity Thrives in the Face of Natural Crisis

by Ruth DeFries ...

How an ordinary mammal manipulated nature to become technologically sophisticated city-dwellers -- and why our history points to an optimistic future in the face of environmental crisisOur species long lived on the edge of starvation. Now we produce enough food for all 7 billion of us to eat nearly 3,000 calories every day. This is such an astonishing thing in the history of life as to verge on ... Read more

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How an ordinary mammal manipulated nature to become technologically sophisticated city-dwellers -- and why our history points to an optimistic future in the face of environmental crisisOur species long lived on the edge of starvation. Now we produce enough food for all 7 billion of us to eat nearly 3,000 calories every day. This is such an astonishing thing in the history of life as to verge on
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The Poetic Species

A Conversation with Edward O. Wilson and Robert Hass

by Edward O. Wilson, Robert Hass ...

A meeting of great minds at the intersection of the arts and sciences“Enchanting. . . . The Poetic Species is a wonderful read in its entirety, short yet infinitely simulating.” —Maria Popova, MarginalianIn this shimmering conversation, Edward O. Wilson, renowned scientist and proponent of “consilience” or the unity of knowledge, finds an ardent interlocutor in Robert Hass, whose credo as United ... Read more

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A meeting of great minds at the intersection of the arts and sciences“Enchanting. . . . The Poetic Species is a wonderful read in its entirety, short yet infinitely simulating.” —Maria Popova, MarginalianIn this shimmering conversation, Edward O. Wilson, renowned scientist and proponent of “consilience” or the unity of knowledge, finds an ardent interlocutor in Robert Hass, whose credo as United
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Land Bridges

Ancient Environments, Plant Migrations, and New World Connections

by Alan Graham ...

Land bridges are the causeways of biodiversity. When they form, organisms are introduced into a new patchwork of species and habitats, forever altering the ecosystems into which they flow; and when land bridges disappear or fracture, organisms are separated into reproductively isolated populations that can evolve independently. More than this, land bridges play a role in determining global ... Read more

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Land bridges are the causeways of biodiversity. When they form, organisms are introduced into a new patchwork of species and habitats, forever altering the ecosystems into which they flow; and when land bridges disappear or fracture, organisms are separated into reproductively isolated populations that can evolve independently. More than this, land bridges play a role in determining global
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Geology & Mineralogy, Considered with Reference to Natural Theology, Volume II, 1836

by William Buckland ...

Moving away from his earlier belief in a short, catastrophic history of the Earth, this volume shows how Buckland envisages instead progressive change as the Earth gradually cooled as it was prepared for human occupation. Extinct creatures did not die out because they were poorly designed; God loved the dinosaurs and had adapted them to their various circumstances. ... Read more

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Moving away from his earlier belief in a short, catastrophic history of the Earth, this volume shows how Buckland envisages instead progressive change as the Earth gradually cooled as it was prepared for human occupation. Extinct creatures did not die out because they were poorly designed; God loved the dinosaurs and had adapted them to their various circumstances.
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