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Human genetic enhancement, examined from the standpoint of the new field of political bioethics, displaces the age-old question of truth: What is human nature? This book displaces that question with……続きを見る

Epigenetic modifications comprise heritable gene expression changes that occur without alteration of the DNA sequence and 'co-act' with genetic factors to shape development processes and evolutionar……続きを見る

A guide for anyone looking to utilize the key information their DNA inherently provides to unlock the mechanisms for health and wellness. No longer are we bound by the deterministic fate of our gene……続きを見る

This volume provides a wide spectrum of multidisciplinary approaches for studying RNA structure and dynamics, including detailed accounts of experimental and computational procedures. Chapters guide……続きを見る

This book presents the discoveries made during nearly three decades of research on the parental shield bug, Parastrachia japonensis inhabiting Kyushu Island, Japan. P. japonensis has evolved a uniqu……続きを見る

I started by defining what a rare disease is and stressing the specific issues linked to its rarity. We will then discover the landscape of translational medicine by defining what is meant by “trans……続きを見る

Biotic stresses cause yield loss of 31-42% in crops in addition to 6-20% during post-harvest stage. Understanding interaction of crop plants to the biotic stresses caused by insects, bacteria, fungi……続きを見る

This book covers various state-of-the-art techniques regarding the associations between transcription factors (TFs) and genes, with a focus on providing methodological and practical references for r……続きを見る

This book thoroughly illustrates the designed and tailored medical approaches for tumors of the female reproductive organ. The chapters explore different cancer species such as ovarian cancer, endom……続きを見る

New ways to improve cereal crops against fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases are covered in this book that was put together by a group of experts. These include genetics, genome editing systems, a……続きを見る

Our immune system defends us against infection by employing multiple lines of defense. The relevance of the immune response in human health, disease prevention, and vaccinations becomes evident when……続きを見る

Genetic polymorphisms are important determinants of phenotypic variations and may modulate the risk to or even cause various diseases including genetic disorders and multifactorial diseases. Genetic……続きを見る

Metabolic programs of individuals are key determinants for disease susceptibility and immune response. This book, edited by experts in the field, summarizes epigenetic signaling pathways that regula……続きを見る

This volume provides up-to-date and novel techniques for various screening technologies currently used in metagenomics and related areas. Starting with DNA/RNA isolation from environmental samples, ……続きを見る

The present book entitled, “Re-visiting the Rhizosphere Eco-system for Agricultural Sustainability” written by experts in the field, provides a comprehensive and consolidated state-of art overview o……続きを見る

Optogenetics represents a breakthrough technology capable of dynamically modulating molecular and cellular activity in live cells with high precision. This transformative technology made it possible……続きを見る

This book encapsulates and occupies recent advances and state-of-the-art applications of nature-inspired computing (NIC) techniques in the field of bioinformatics and computational biology, which wo……続きを見る

This book presents deliberations on molecular and genomic mechanisms underlying the interactions of crop plants to the abiotic stresses caused by heat, cold, drought, flooding, submergence, salinity……続きを見る

With one volume each year, this series keeps scientists and advanced students informed of the latest developments and results in all areas of the plant sciences. This latest volume includes reviews ……続きを見る

Much research has focused on the basic cellular and molecular biological aspects of stem cells. Much of this research has been fueled by their potential for use in regenerative medicine applications……続きを見る

This newly updated and revised volume of the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology (ESST) details the role of Animal Breeding and Genetics in the sustainability of animal agriculture……続きを見る

The book delves into post-genomics advances in potato improvement since the potato genome sequencing in 2011. It includes recent developments in the field of potato genetic resources, genes and SNP ……続きを見る

Mutant Ecologies traces the spinning of new synthetic threads into the web of life. It is a critical cartography of the shifting landscapes of capital accumulation conjured by recent developments in……続きを見る

Technology for modifying the genotypes and phenotypes of insects and other arthropods has steadily progressed with the development of more precise and powerful methods, most prominently transgenic m……続きを見る

This book highlights the uses for underutilized crops, presenting the state-of-the-art in terms of genome sequencing for over 30 crops, previously understudied and under-researched. In a changing cl……続きを見る

Qual è stato il primo antenato comune di tutti gli esseri viventi? Come si sono formate le prime cellule e poi gli organismi complessi? Insomma, cosa sappiamo – o meglio, cosa pensiamo di sapere – s……続きを見る

Assessing the Microbiological A timely exploration of the coordinated functions of microbiological communities and the impacts of global climate change on microbial life Ecosystems function like int……続きを見る

This book aims to be an introduction to haplotype information for both the wet and dry labs. Chapters detail co-barcoding and linked-reads based methods, third generation sequencing based methods, H……続きを見る

Over the last few decades, various techniques have been developed to alter the properties of plants and animals. While the targeted transfer of recombinant DNA into crop plants remains a valuable to……続きを見る

"God's Masterpiece Genome: DNA Sequences Found in the Hebrew Scriptures" (GATTACA Code Series) sets forth the theory that all things that pertain to life and godliness can truly be found within the ……続きを見る