In the second edition of Axon Regrowth: The Neurobiology of Nerve and Axon Regeneration, this comprehensive volume explores the intricate processes of nerve and axon regeneration, addressing one of the most prevalent challenges in neurology.
Metagenomics for Microbiology, Second Edition unveils the intricate and diverse world of microbial communities, emphasizing their critical roles in health, disease, and ecosystem functionality.
This book is designed to share current knowledge on the effects of climate change on drinking water scarcity and safety, as well as public health, and to offer solutions to these global challenges.
The Neuroscience of Feelings: Brain-Heart Connectivity in Neurodegenerative Diseases, Volume 294 explores the complex interplay between emotions and brain function+G147, covering topics such as The role of heart-brain connectivity in neurodegeneration: mechanisms and impacts, Cardiovascular influence on cognitive decline: the heart's role in neurodegenerative disorders, Autonomic nervous system dysregulation in neurodegenerative diseases: bridging brain and heart, Heart rate variability as an indicator of brain health in neurodegeneration, and much more.
The Neural Basis of Religious Cognition brings together leading researchers from psychology, neuroscience, and religious studies to identify the neural circuits underlying various aspects of religious behavior and cognition.
An introduction to the evolution and adaptation of amphibians and reptiles, bridging the gulf between the plethora of 'popular' books and the more advanced texts directed towards the needs of specialist research workers, thus making it accessible to advanced students worldwide.
In terrestrial ecosystems, soil microorganisms and soil animals are essential for litter degradation, soil formation and the availability of nutrients and trace elements.
According to Jones and Smith (1973) the potential adverse effect of maternal alcoholism on the development of the offspring has been referred to in early Greek and Roman mythology.
During the last few decades anthropogenic activities in the industrially advanced countries have outcompeted nature in changing the global environment.
Provides comprehensive, updated information on the structure, and cell and molecular biology of the vertebrate pineal organ, which is the source of the "e;timing hormone"e; melatonin.
Experts in herbicide research and development - chemists and plant physiologists -, have written 15 chapters that review all aspects pertinent to peroxidizing herbicides, compounds of topical interest since extremely low use rates ensure high environmental safety.
Neural Networks presents concepts of neural-network models and techniques of parallel distributed processing in a three-step approach: - A brief overview of the neural structure of the brain and the history of neural-network modeling introduces to associative memory, preceptrons, feature-sensitive networks, learning strategies, and practical applications.
Sex differences are observed in various physiological, behavioral, and psychic functions, including reproductive behavior, aggres- sion, emotions, and cognition.
The study of the genetic basis for evolution has flourished in this century, as well as our understanding of the evolvability and programmability of biological systems.
"e;Wetland Restoration: Shanghai Dalian Lake Project"e; introduces the whole Shanghai DaLian wetland restoration project, including the background investigation of the wetland, the overall planning of wetland restoration, its detailed design, engineering construction and engineering effects.
Against the backdrop of the environmental setting of the subequatorial NE Pacific abyssal plain, the book will characterise the meiobenthos as an ecological category in the deep sea and introduce research lines meiobenthic studies are applied to, including environmental assessments of human-induced disturbance of the deep seafloor.
RADIOACTIVITY - RADIONUCLIDES - RADIATION is suitable for a general audience interested in topical environmental and human health radiological issues such as radiation exposure in aircraft, food sterilisation, nuclear medicine, radon gas, radiation dispersion devices ("e;dirty bombs"e;).
The Engineer and the Scandal gives an in-depth study into an important part of the development of the Theory of Porous Media as well as the amazing story of the glittering life of Professor Karl von Terzaghi.
A decade ago Tim Berners-Lee proposed an extraordinary vision: despite the p- nomenal success of the Web, it would not, and could not, reach its full potential unless it became a place where automated processes could participate as well as people.
