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The Spark of Life: Electricity in the Human Body

Electricity in the Human Body

de Frances Ashcroft ...

A lively exploration of the surprising role that electricity plays in our bodies.What happens during a heart attack? Can someone really die of fright? What is death, anyway? How does electroshock treatment affect the brain? What is consciousness? The answers to these questions lie in the electrical signals constantly traveling through our bodies, driving our thoughts, our movements, and even the ... Leer más

$11.06 USD

A lively exploration of the surprising role that electricity plays in our bodies.What happens during a heart attack? Can someone really die of fright? What is death, anyway? How does electroshock treatment affect the brain? What is consciousness? The answers to these questions lie in the electrical signals constantly traveling through our bodies, driving our thoughts, our movements, and even the
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Scale

The Universal Laws of Life, Growth, and Death in Organisms, Cities, and Companies

de Geoffrey West ...

**"This is science writing as wonder and as inspiration." —The Wall Street JournalWall Street JournalFrom one of the most influential scientists of our time, a dazzling exploration of the hidden laws that govern the life cycle of everything from plants and animals to the cities we live in.**Visionary physicist Geoffrey West is a pioneer in the field of complexity science, the science of emergent ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

**"This is science writing as wonder and as inspiration." —The Wall Street JournalWall Street JournalFrom one of the most influential scientists of our time, a dazzling exploration of the hidden laws that govern the life cycle of everything from plants and animals to the cities we live in.**Visionary physicist Geoffrey West is a pioneer in the field of complexity science, the science of emergent
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Tuning in to Nature

Infrared Radiation and the Insect Communication System

de Philip S. Callahan ...

Learn how plants and insects communicate through emissions in the infrared frequency range and why poisonous pesticides do not solve the real problems facing agriculture. In this breakthrough book Phil Callahan uncovers why certain insects are attracted only to certain plants, the role of pheromones work in nature, and how plants under stress literally signal insects to come devour them. ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

Learn how plants and insects communicate through emissions in the infrared frequency range and why poisonous pesticides do not solve the real problems facing agriculture. In this breakthrough book Phil Callahan uncovers why certain insects are attracted only to certain plants, the role of pheromones work in nature, and how plants under stress literally signal insects to come devour them.
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Molecular Modeling and Simulation: An Interdisciplinary Guide

An Interdisciplinary Guide

de Tamar Schlick ...

Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
This book evolved from an interdisciplinary graduate course entitled 'Molecular Modeling' developed at New York University. Its primary goal is to stimulate excitement for molecular modeling research while providing grounding in the discipline. Scientists who wish to enter, or become familiar with, the field of biomolecular modeling and simulation may benefit from the broad coverage of problems ... Leer más

$128.78 USD

This book evolved from an interdisciplinary graduate course entitled 'Molecular Modeling' developed at New York University. Its primary goal is to stimulate excitement for molecular modeling research while providing grounding in the discipline. Scientists who wish to enter, or become familiar with, the field of biomolecular modeling and simulation may benefit from the broad coverage of problems
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Endless Endings

The Many Forms of Death and What They Teach Us About Life

de Ricard Solé ...

Traducido por Eduardo Aparicio ...

A scientific exploration of the varied forms, origins, and meanings of deathWhile death may be one of life’s most predictable surprises, it has also proved itself to be one of the most fascinating and cutting-edge areas of scientific inquiry. Our bodies and lives tell a story of cellular creation and destruction that can be traced back to Earth’s primordial oceans. Yet when we follow the ... Leer más

$18.17 USD

A scientific exploration of the varied forms, origins, and meanings of deathWhile death may be one of life’s most predictable surprises, it has also proved itself to be one of the most fascinating and cutting-edge areas of scientific inquiry. Our bodies and lives tell a story of cellular creation and destruction that can be traced back to Earth’s primordial oceans. Yet when we follow the
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Biomimetics for Technical Products and Innovation

An overview for applications

de Kristina Wanieck ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Bionics transfers knowledge about biological models into technical applications and can thus be used for the development of technical products and innovations. It is one of the most exciting approaches for future technical and social innovation, since most of the knowledge from biology has not yet been used. In this essential, Kristina Wanieck summarizes the most important basics of bionics for ... Leer más

$4.49 USD

Bionics transfers knowledge about biological models into technical applications and can thus be used for the development of technical products and innovations. It is one of the most exciting approaches for future technical and social innovation, since most of the knowledge from biology has not yet been used. In this essential, Kristina Wanieck summarizes the most important basics of bionics for
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3D Image Reconstruction for CT and PET

A Practical Guide with Python

de Daniele Panetta, Niccolo Camarlinghi ...

Series series Focus Series in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering
This is a practical guide to tomographic image reconstruction with projection data, with strong focus on Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET). Classic methods such as FBP, ART, SIRT, MLEM and OSEM are presented with modern and compact notation, with the main goal of guiding the reader from the comprehension of the mathematical background through a fast-route to real ... Leer más

$30.59 USD

This is a practical guide to tomographic image reconstruction with projection data, with strong focus on Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET). Classic methods such as FBP, ART, SIRT, MLEM and OSEM are presented with modern and compact notation, with the main goal of guiding the reader from the comprehension of the mathematical background through a fast-route to real
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A Matter of Degrees

What Temperature Reveals about the Past and Future of Our Species, Planet, and Universe

de Gino Segre ...

In a wonderful synthesis of science, history, and imagination, Gino Segrè, an internationally renowned theoretical physicist, embarks on a wide-ranging exploration of how the fundamental scientific concept of temperature is bound up with the very essence of both life and matter. Why is the internal temperature of most mammals fixed near 98.6°? How do geologists use temperature to track the history ... Leer más

$5.99 USD

In a wonderful synthesis of science, history, and imagination, Gino Segrè, an internationally renowned theoretical physicist, embarks on a wide-ranging exploration of how the fundamental scientific concept of temperature is bound up with the very essence of both life and matter. Why is the internal temperature of most mammals fixed near 98.6°? How do geologists use temperature to track the history
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Biochemistry

de Thomas Briggs, Albert M. Chandler, W.-Y. Chan, A.C. Cox, J.S. Hanas, R.E. Hurst, L. Unger, C.-S. Wang ...

Series series Medicine (R0)
As stated in the preface to the first edition, this book is intended to be a review and not a comprehensive textbook of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. The book covers only the highlights from the much more detailed knowledge that is usually found in textbooks and we recommend that the reader turn to several excellent texts for more detailed reference. The book is intended to help those who ... Leer más

$72.08 USD

As stated in the preface to the first edition, this book is intended to be a review and not a comprehensive textbook of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. The book covers only the highlights from the much more detailed knowledge that is usually found in textbooks and we recommend that the reader turn to several excellent texts for more detailed reference. The book is intended to help those who
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Every Life Is on Fire

How Thermodynamics Explains the Origins of Living Things

de Jeremy England ...

A preeminent physicist unveils a field-defining theory of the origins and purpose of life.Why are we alive? Most things in the universe aren't. And everything that is alive traces back to things that, puzzlingly, weren't.For centuries, the scientific question of life's origins has confounded us. But in Every Life Is on Fire, physicist Jeremy England argues that the answer has been under our noses ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

A preeminent physicist unveils a field-defining theory of the origins and purpose of life.Why are we alive? Most things in the universe aren't. And everything that is alive traces back to things that, puzzlingly, weren't.For centuries, the scientific question of life's origins has confounded us. But in Every Life Is on Fire, physicist Jeremy England argues that the answer has been under our noses
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Dance to the Tune of Life

Biological Relativity

de Denis Noble ...

In this thought-provoking book, Denis Noble formulates the theory of biological relativity, emphasising that living organisms operate at multiple levels of complexity and must therefore be analysed from a multi-scale, relativistic perspective. Noble explains that all biological processes operate by means of molecular, cellular and organismal networks. The interactive nature of these fundamental ... Leer más

$22.94 USD

In this thought-provoking book, Denis Noble formulates the theory of biological relativity, emphasising that living organisms operate at multiple levels of complexity and must therefore be analysed from a multi-scale, relativistic perspective. Noble explains that all biological processes operate by means of molecular, cellular and organismal networks. The interactive nature of these fundamental
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Modern Physics

de marcus stan ...

1 The Birth of Modern Physics2 Special Theory of Relativity3 The Experimental Basis of Quantum Physics4 Structure of the Atom5 Wave Properties of Matter and Quantum Mechanics I6 Quantum Mechanics II7 The Hydrogen Atom8 Atomic Physics9 Statistical Physics10 Molecules, Lasers, and Solids11 Semiconductor Theory and Devices12 The Atomic Nucleus13 Nuclear Interactions and Applications14 Parti... ... Leer más

$3.59 USD

1 The Birth of Modern Physics2 Special Theory of Relativity3 The Experimental Basis of Quantum Physics4 Structure of the Atom5 Wave Properties of Matter and Quantum Mechanics I6 Quantum Mechanics II7 The Hydrogen Atom8 Atomic Physics9 Statistical Physics10 Molecules, Lasers, and Solids11 Semiconductor Theory and Devices12 The Atomic Nucleus13 Nuclear Interactions and Applications14 Parti...
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Alzheimer's Disease: Biology, Biophysics And Computational Models

de Don Kulasiri, Jingyi Liang ...

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the leading cause of dementia and, unfortunately, remains incurable. The social, emotional and financial implications of AD are immeasurable, and about 47 million people worldwide are affected by AD or other forms of dementia. As lifespans are improved by healthcare systems worldwide, age-associated neurodegenerative diseases are imposing an increasing challenge to ... Leer más

$102.05 USD

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the leading cause of dementia and, unfortunately, remains incurable. The social, emotional and financial implications of AD are immeasurable, and about 47 million people worldwide are affected by AD or other forms of dementia. As lifespans are improved by healthcare systems worldwide, age-associated neurodegenerative diseases are imposing an increasing challenge to
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Quantum Physik für Anfänger: Ein Leitfaden zum Selbststudium für absolute Laien, um zu verstehen, wie alles funktioniert, ohne überwältigt zu sein

de Otto Wagner ...

Wussten Sie, dass Sie die Quantenphysik jeden Tag anwenden?Wenn Sie ein Mobiltelefon anrufen, wenn Sie einen DVD-Player einschalten, wenn Sie einen Scan durchführen, wenn Sie einen Quantenpunkt-Fernseher haben, und sogar wenn Sie Ihren Toaster benutzen!Als Kinder der klassischen Physik von Galilei und Newton sind wir mit der Vorstellung aufgewachsen, dass die Physik, die wir in der Schule lernen, ... Leer más

$4.49 USD

Wussten Sie, dass Sie die Quantenphysik jeden Tag anwenden?Wenn Sie ein Mobiltelefon anrufen, wenn Sie einen DVD-Player einschalten, wenn Sie einen Scan durchführen, wenn Sie einen Quantenpunkt-Fernseher haben, und sogar wenn Sie Ihren Toaster benutzen!Als Kinder der klassischen Physik von Galilei und Newton sind wir mit der Vorstellung aufgewachsen, dass die Physik, die wir in der Schule lernen,
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Discovery of the Life-Organizing Principle

In Search of the Fundamental Laws of Life

de E.M. Elsheik ...

Everything you wanted to know about physics, biology, and the world at large becomes straightforward once you understand the life-organizing principle. Author E.M. Elsheikh, a mathematician and longtime professor, examines what the principle tells us about nature and life in this academic work. He proves that the secrets of our world reside in the quantum information contained in our DNA and ... Leer más

$3.59 USD

Everything you wanted to know about physics, biology, and the world at large becomes straightforward once you understand the life-organizing principle. Author E.M. Elsheikh, a mathematician and longtime professor, examines what the principle tells us about nature and life in this academic work. He proves that the secrets of our world reside in the quantum information contained in our DNA and
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Artificial Intelligence in Radiation Therapy

Edición de Iori Sumida ...

Series series IPEM-IOP Series in Physics and Engineering in Medicine and Biology
Artificial intelligence has been utilized to automate and improve various aspects of medical science. For radiotherapy treatment planning, many algorithms have been developed to better support planners. The book provides applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in radiation therapy according to the clinical radiotherapy workflow. An introductory section explains the necessity of AI regarding ... Leer más

$103.04 USD

Artificial intelligence has been utilized to automate and improve various aspects of medical science. For radiotherapy treatment planning, many algorithms have been developed to better support planners. The book provides applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in radiation therapy according to the clinical radiotherapy workflow. An introductory section explains the necessity of AI regarding
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Light is Everywhere: Sources of Light and Its Uses (For Early Learners)

Nature Book for Kids - Earth Sciences

de Baby Professor ...

Series series Children's Earth Sciences Books
Light awakens a child's curious self. But you can turn that mere curiosity into an enchanting educational experience through this fact-filled picture book. Explained meticulously in the pages of this book are the different light sources and what their uses are. The fun thing is, information is presented in a format of more picture and less words so it's easy for children to break down and ... Leer más

$4.49 USD

Light awakens a child's curious self. But you can turn that mere curiosity into an enchanting educational experience through this fact-filled picture book. Explained meticulously in the pages of this book are the different light sources and what their uses are. The fun thing is, information is presented in a format of more picture and less words so it's easy for children to break down and
... Leer más
Origin Of Natural Order, The: An Axiomatic Theory Of Biology

de Qinyi Zhao ...

Series Libro 12 - Series On The Foundations Of Natural Science And Technology
All sorts of biological activities are processed thermodynamically, and at the utmost fundamental level, the laws of biology must be thermodynamics. However, the current laws of thermodynamics are unable to give reasonable explanation of biological processes. In order to do so, irreversible thermodynamics has been theorized to describe the basic mechanism for the origin of natural order or the ... Leer más

$95.57 USD

All sorts of biological activities are processed thermodynamically, and at the utmost fundamental level, the laws of biology must be thermodynamics. However, the current laws of thermodynamics are unable to give reasonable explanation of biological processes. In order to do so, irreversible thermodynamics has been theorized to describe the basic mechanism for the origin of natural order or the
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Biomat 2015 - International Symposium On Mathematical And Computational Biology

de Rubem P Mondaini ...

This is a book of an international series on interdisciplinary topics of the Mathematical and Biological Sciences. The chapters are related to selected papers on the research themes presented at BIOMAT 2015 International Symposium on Mathematical and Computational Biology which was held in the Roorkee Institute of Technology, in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India, on November 02-06, 2015. The treatment ... Leer más

$61.55 USD

This is a book of an international series on interdisciplinary topics of the Mathematical and Biological Sciences. The chapters are related to selected papers on the research themes presented at BIOMAT 2015 International Symposium on Mathematical and Computational Biology which was held in the Roorkee Institute of Technology, in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India, on November 02-06, 2015. The treatment
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Imaging and Manipulating Molecular Orbitals

Proceedings of the 3rd AtMol International Workshop, Berlin 24-25 September 2012

Edición de Leonhard Grill, Christian Joachim ...

Series series Advances in Atom and Single Molecule Machines
Imaging and Manipulating Molecular Orbitals celebrates the 60th anniversary of the first image of a single molecule by E. Müller. This book summarizes the advances in the field from various groups around the world who use a broad range of experimental techniques: scanning probe microscopy (STM and AFM), field emission microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, attosecond tomography and ... Leer más

$128.78 USD

Imaging and Manipulating Molecular Orbitals celebrates the 60th anniversary of the first image of a single molecule by E. Müller. This book summarizes the advances in the field from various groups around the world who use a broad range of experimental techniques: scanning probe microscopy (STM and AFM), field emission microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, attosecond tomography and
... Leer más
Environmental Protection Against Radioactive Pollution

Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Environmental Protection Against Radioactive Pollution Almati, Kazakhstan 16–19 September 2002

Edición de N. Birsen, Kairat K. Kadyrzhanov ...

Series Libro 33 - NATO Science Series: IV
NATO Advanced Research Workshop "Environmental Protection Against Radioactive Pollution" was held in Almaty on September 16-19, 2002. Experts from Azerbaijan, Denmark, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Norway, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine, USA, Uzbekistan and the IAEA have participated and made presentations. The Workshop was organized parallel to the “2nd Eurasia Conference on Nuclear ... Leer más

$128.78 USD

NATO Advanced Research Workshop "Environmental Protection Against Radioactive Pollution" was held in Almaty on September 16-19, 2002. Experts from Azerbaijan, Denmark, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Norway, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine, USA, Uzbekistan and the IAEA have participated and made presentations. The Workshop was organized parallel to the “2nd Eurasia Conference on Nuclear
... Leer más
Biophysical approaches to translational control of gene expression

Edición de Jonathan D. Dinman ...

Series Libro 1 - Biophysics for the Life Sciences
This book provides a premier resource on understanding the ribosome's essential nature and how it interacts with other proteins and nucleic acids to control protein synthesis. As one of the central foundations in our understanding of the biology at the molecular level, this topic appeals to a wide audience, from bench researcher to clinician. With the advent of atomic scale structures, methods to ... Leer más

$128.78 USD

This book provides a premier resource on understanding the ribosome's essential nature and how it interacts with other proteins and nucleic acids to control protein synthesis. As one of the central foundations in our understanding of the biology at the molecular level, this topic appeals to a wide audience, from bench researcher to clinician. With the advent of atomic scale structures, methods to
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Behavior of Radionuclides in the Environment I

Function of Particles in Aquatic System

Edición de Kenji Kato, Alexei Konoplev, Stepan N. Kalmykov ...

The 3-volume set highlights the behavior of radionuclides in the environment and focusing on the development of related fields of study, including microbiology and nanoscience. In this context, it discusses the behavior of radionuclides released in areas of Lake Karachai in Ural, and those released as a result of Chernobyl accident (1986), and in Fukushima (2011).Volume I presents the experiences ... Leer más

$120.68 USD

The 3-volume set highlights the behavior of radionuclides in the environment and focusing on the development of related fields of study, including microbiology and nanoscience. In this context, it discusses the behavior of radionuclides released in areas of Lake Karachai in Ural, and those released as a result of Chernobyl accident (1986), and in Fukushima (2011).Volume I presents the experiences
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Lucky Hazards

My Life in Physics

de Myer Bloom ...

Dr. Myer Bloom is beloved for his irrepressible zest for life, and equally respected for his extraordinary scientific achievements. In Lucky Hazards, Bloom recounts his many adventures and accomplishments, beginning with his formative years in Jewish Montreal. He was born in 1928 and raised in a family that encouraged him to plot his own course. He soon became an accomplished athlete, ultimately ... Leer más

$8.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Dr. Myer Bloom is beloved for his irrepressible zest for life, and equally respected for his extraordinary scientific achievements. In Lucky Hazards, Bloom recounts his many adventures and accomplishments, beginning with his formative years in Jewish Montreal. He was born in 1928 and raised in a family that encouraged him to plot his own course. He soon became an accomplished athlete, ultimately
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