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2370 produkter
Treating Infectious Diseases in a Microbial World
Report of Two Workshops on Novel Antimicrobial Therapeutics
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 2006
624 kr
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Humans coexist with millions of harmless microorganisms, but emerging diseases, resistance to antibiotics, and the threat of bioterrorism are forcing scientists to look for new ways to confront the microbes that do pose a danger. This report identifies innovative approaches to the development of …
Toxicity-Pathway-Based Risk Assessment
Preparing for Paradigm Change: A Symposium Summary
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 2010
667 kr
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In 2007, the National Research Council envisioned a new paradigm in which biologically important perturbations in key toxicity pathways would be evaluated with new methods in molecular biology, bioinformatics, computational toxicology, and a comprehensive array of in vitro tests based primarily on …
Drinking Water and Health,
Volume 3
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 1980
1736 kr
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Assessment of the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf Environmental Studies Program
II. Ecology
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 1992
1303 kr
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Assessment of the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf Environmental Studies Program reviews the ecological studies done by the Environmental Studies Program of the Minerals Management Service. This program, which has spent $10 million a year on ecological studies in recent years, is designed to provide …
Putting Biotechnology to Work
Bioprocess Engineering
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 1992
1322 kr
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The ability of the United States to sustain a dominant global position in biotechnology lies in maintaining its primacy in basic life-science research and developing a strong resource base for bioprocess engineering and bioproduct manufacturing. This book examines the status of bioprocessing and …
Applications of Analytical Chemistry to Oceanic Carbon Cycle Studies
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 1993
1303 kr
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This book both describes the chemical parameters that must be measured in the ocean in order to improve our understanding of the ocean's role in the global carbon cycle and recommends technologies of analytical chemistry that could be applied to these parameters. Additionally, the volume recommends …
Priorities for Coastal Ecosystem Science
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 1995
632 kr
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This book describes critical environmental issues that face coastal ocean and Great Lakes areas, including eutrophication, habitat modification, hydrologic and hydrodynamic disruption, exploitation of resources, toxic effects on ecosystems and humans, introduction of nonindigenous species, global …
Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 1994
1310 kr
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Cooperation and partnerships for spatial data activities among the federal government, state and local governments, and the private sector will be essential for the development of a robust National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI). This book addresses the nature of these partnerships and examines …
Bering Sea Ecosystem
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 1996
1693 kr
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The Bering Sea, which lies between the United States and Russia, is one of the most productive ecosystems in the world and has prolific fishing grounds. Yet there have been significant unexplained population fluctuations in marine mammals and birds in the region. The book examines the Bering Sea …
Glass as a Waste Form and Vitrification Technology
Summary of an International Workshop
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 1997
1400 kr
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Toxicologic Assessment of the Army's Zinc Cadmium Sulfide Dispersion Tests
Answers to Commonly Asked Questions
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 1997
1165 kr
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Interim Review of the Subsonic Assessment Project
Management, Science, and Goals
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 1997
1132 kr
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Health Effects of Exposure to Low Levels of Ionizing Radiations
Time for Reassessment?
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 1998
729 kr
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The US Environmotection Agency Office of Radiation and Indoor Air asked the National Research Council to evaluate whether sufficient new data exist to warrant a reassessment of health risks reported in Health Effects of Exposure to Low Levels of Ionizing Radiations (BEIR V) in 1990. To respond to …
Computer Assisted Modeling
Contributions of Computational Approaches to Elucidating Macromolecular Structure and Function
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 1987
140 kr
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Fire and Smoke
Understanding the Hazards
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 1986
1920 kr
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The Impacts of Natural Disasters
A Framework for Loss Estimation
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies
Häftad, 1999
729 kr
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50 Years of Ocean Discovery
National Science Foundation 1950-2000
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Inbunden, 2000
1376 kr
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This book describes the development of ocean sciences over the past 50 years, highlighting the contributions of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to the field's progress. Many of the individuals who participated in the exciting discoveries in biological oceanography, chemical oceanography, …
Research on Power-Frequency Fields Completed Under the Energy Policy Act of 1992
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies
Häftad, 1999
770 kr
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Environmental Contamination, Biotechnology, and the Law
The Impact of Emerging Genomic Information: Summary of a Forum
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies
Häftad, 2001
751 kr
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Compensating for Wetland Losses Under the Clean Water Act
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Inbunden, 2001
875 kr
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Recognizing the importance of wetland protection, the Bush administration in 1988 endorsed the goal of a /no net lossa of wetlands. Specifically, it directed that filling of wetlands should be avoided, and minimized when it cannot be avoided. When filling is permitted, compensatory mitigation must …
Environmental Tobacco Smoke
Measuring Exposures and Assessing Health Effects
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 1986
2399 kr
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This comprehensive book examines the recent research investigating the characteristics and composition of different types of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) and discusses possible health effects of ETS. The volume presents an overview of methods used to determine exposures to environmental smoke …
Envisioning the Agenda for Water Resources Research in the Twenty-First Century
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 2001
729 kr
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In this century, the United States will be challenged to provide sufficient quantities of high-quality water to its growing population. Water is a limiting resource for human well-being and social development, and projections of population growth as well as changing social values suggest that …
Risk Assessment in the Federal Government
Managing the Process Working Papers
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 1983
1816 kr
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Poultry Inspection
The Basis for a Risk-Assessment Approach
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 1987
2051 kr
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According to surveys, the public believes the chickens it is buying are wholesome. Poultry Inspection: The Basis for a Risk-Assessment Approach looks at current inspection procedures to determine how effective the Food Safety Inspection Service is in finding dangerous levels of contaminants and …
Riparian Areas
Functions and Strategies for Management
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Inbunden, 2002
856 kr
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The Clean Water Act (CWA) requires that wetlands be protected from degradation because of their important ecological functions including maintenance of high water quality and provision of fish and wildlife habitat. However, this protection generally does not encompass riparian areasa "the lands …
Signs of Life
A Report Based on the April 2000 Workshop on Life Detection Techniques
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 2002
497 kr
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A workshop to assess the science and technology of life detection techniques was organized by the Committee on the Origins and Evolution of Life (COEL) of the Board on Life Sciences (BLS) and the Space Studies Board (SSB). Topics discussed in the workshop included the search for extraterrestrial …
Missouri River Ecosystem
Exploring the Prospects for Recovery
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 2002
875 kr
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The Missouri River Ecosystem: Exploring the Prospects for Recovery resulted from a study conducted at the request of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The nationa (TM)s longest river, the Missouri River and its floodplain ecosystem experienced …
Nitrate and Nitrite in Drinking Water
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 1995
660 kr
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Why Indoor Chemistry Matters
Av and Medicine National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 2022
563 kr
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People spend the vast majority of their time inside their homes and other indoor environments where they are exposed to a wide range of chemicals from building materials, furnishings, occupants, cooking, consumer products, and other sources. Despite research to date, very little is known about how …
Why Indoor Chemistry Matters
Av Committee on Emerging Science on Indoor Chemistry, Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology m. fl.
E-bok, 2022
502 kr
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People spend the vast majority of their time inside their homes and other indoor environments where they are exposed to a wide range of chemicals from building materials, furnishings, occupants, cooking, consumer products, and other sources. Despite research to date, very little is known about how …
