Hui Cao – författare

For centuries, Chinese medicinal materials have been used for therapeutic purposes. Chinese medicinal materials are traditionally identified by their organoleptic characteristics, such as the texture or the odor. With the advancement of DNA technology, a molecular approach has become an important tool to complement organoleptic, morphological, anatomical and chemical techniques for the authentication and quality assurance of Chinese medicinal materials.In 2002, the authors published Authentication of Chinese Medicinal Materials by DNA Technology which is the first international reference in this field. After 20 years, this new edition updates the various useful techniques and describes the new techniques developed for molecular authentication. The procedures of each DNA technique are provided in detail for 'step-by-step' experiments.This book is divided into 5 parts with 18 chapters. Part I reviews the current status of molecular authentication and introduces a wide range of DNA techniques. Part II lists the experimental procedures for molecular authentication. Part III describes the DNA fingerprinting-based techniques. Part IV describes the DNA sequencing-based techniques. Finally, Part V provides an account on the recent advancement in molecular authentication, including guidelines for setting up a proper DNA laboratory and concluding remarks.

In the context of the AI era, the architectural design industry is ushering in a digital revolution. Based on the theory of digital design and the whole life cycle of digital design, this book returns to the origin of design and integrates digital design into all aspects of architectural space modeling, facade texture and roof design. Through the way of digital design laboratory, it delves into the concept design of engineering project, optimization design and construction technology, selected analysis of international classic architectural works and building northeast local engineering examples. It also emphasizes the guiding significance of practical engineering, and shows the application of digital tools in the actual project design, and how to promote the innovation of architectural design. The content of the book provides readers with a comprehensive perspective on the application of digital design in the field of architecture. In its rich digital architectural vocabulary and enhanced design expression, it stimulates the creativity of architects in the new era and promotes the development of the industry to a higher level. This book is suitable for architects, designers and architecture students, providing a new perspective and practical guidance for digital design.

This book is a memorial for Professor Richard K Chang of Yale University with contributions from students, colleagues, friends, and family. The book covers the academic and personal interactions between a professor and his students and colleagues in addition to observations by friends and family.