Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology – serie
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Enigmatic Microorganisms and Life in Extreme Environments
Inbunden, 1999
2250 kr
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Modern methods and approaches, such as the analysis of molecular sequences to infer evolutionary relationships among organisms, have provided vast new sets of data to further our understanding ofliving organisms, but there remain enigmas in the biological world that will keep scientists working and …
Journey to Diverse Microbial Worlds
Adaptation to Exotic Environments
Inbunden, 2000
1641 kr
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In this Journey to Microbial Worlds we present the diversity of microorganisms, from the state of fossil microbes in Archaean age rocks to the possibilities of extraterrestrial life. This volume discusses the extremophiles living in harsh environments (from our anthropocentric point) and describes …
New Science of Astrobiology
From Genesis of the Living Cell to Evolution of Intelligent Behaviour in the Universe
Inbunden, 2001
1096 kr
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Astrobiology is a very broad interdisciplinary field covering the origin, evolution, distribution, and destiny of life in the universe, as well as the design and implementation of missions for solar system exploration. A review covering its complete spectrum has been missing at a level accessible …
Symbiosis
Mechanisms and Model Systems
Av J. Seckbach, Joseph Seckbach
Inbunden, 2002
3274 kr
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Symbiosis is the fourth volume in the series Cellular Origin and Life in Extreme Habitats (COLE). Fifty experts, from over a dozen countries, review their current studies on different approaches to these phenomena. The chapters present various aspects of symbiosis from gene transfer, morphological …
Halophilic Microorganisms and their Environments
Av Aharon Oren
Inbunden, 2002
2185 kr
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"This water" he told me, "runs out to the eastern region, and flows into the Arabah; and when it comes into the sea, into the sea of foul waters [i. e. , the Dead Sea], the water will become wholesome. Every living creature that swarms will be able to live wherever this stream goes; the fish will …
Origins
Genesis, Evolution and Diversity of Life
Av Joseph Seckbach, Joseph Seckbach
Inbunden, 2004
2185 kr
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Origins: Genesis, Evolution and Biodiversity of Microbial Life in the Universe is the sixth unit of the book series Cellular Origins, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology (COLE) edited by Joseph Seckbach. In this book forty eminent scientists review their studies in the fields of Life from the …
Enigmatic Microorganisms and Life in Extreme Environments
Häftad, 2003
2250 kr
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Modern methods and approaches, such as the analysis of molecular sequences to infer evolutionary relationships among organisms, have provided vast new sets of data to further our understanding ofliving organisms, but there remain enigmas in the biological world that will keep scientists working and …
New Science of Astrobiology
From Genesis of the Living Cell to Evolution of Intelligent Behaviour in the Universe
Häftad, 2004
1096 kr
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Astrobiology is a very broad interdisciplinary field covering the origin, evolution, distribution, and destiny of life in the universe, as well as the design and implementation of missions for solar system exploration. A review covering its complete spectrum has been missing at a level accessible …
Life in the Universe
From the Miller Experiment to the Search for Life on other Worlds
Av Joseph Seckbach, Julian Chela-Flores m. fl.
Inbunden, 2005
1641 kr
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H. BALTSCHEFFSKYChairman Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Arrhenius Laboratories, Stockholm University, S-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden. Professor Stanley Miller, Professor K. R. Srinivasan, Organizers and Sponsors of this Conference, Ladies and Gentlemen; …
New Avenues in Bioinformatics
Av Joseph Seckbach, Eitan Rubin
Inbunden, 2005
1641 kr
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Bioinformatics has ignited the imagination of scientists, entrepreneurs and the general public. At the meeting place of two fast growth disciplines, biology and computer science Bioinformatics is one of the cornerstones of the new biology. It is clearly pivotal to the translation of high throughput …
Life in the Universe
From the Miller Experiment to the Search for Life on other Worlds
Av Joseph Seckbach, Julian Chela-Flores m. fl.
Häftad, 2005
1641 kr
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H. BALTSCHEFFSKYChairman Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Arrhenius Laboratories, Stockholm University, S-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden. Professor Stanley Miller, Professor K. R. Srinivasan, Organizers and Sponsors of this Conference, Ladies and Gentlemen; …
Adaptation to Life at High Salt Concentrations in Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya
Av Nina Gunde-Cimerman, Aharon Oren m. fl.
Inbunden, 2005
3274 kr
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Salt is an essential requirement of life. Already from ancient times (e. g. , see the books of the Bible) its importance in human life has been known. For example, salt symbolizes destruction (as in Sodom and Gomorra), but on the other hand it has been an ingredient of every sacrifice during the …
Life as We Know It
Av Joseph Seckbach, Joseph Seckbach
Inbunden, 2006
3274 kr
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Life As we Know It ["LAKI"] covers several aspects of Life, ranging from the prebiotic level, origin of life, evolution of prokaryotes to eukaryotes and finally to various affairs of human beings. Although it is hard to define Life, one can, however, characterize it and describe its features. …
Algae and Cyanobacteria in Extreme Environments
Av J. Seckbach, Joseph Seckbach
Inbunden, 2007
3274 kr
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Algae and Cyanobacteria in Extreme Environments is a unique collection of essays, contributed by leading scientists from around the world, devoted to algae – and some related microbes – observed in unexpected harsh habitats, which it seems are an oasis or Garden of Eden for these organisms. This …
From Fossils to Astrobiology
Records of Life on Earth and the Search for Extraterrestrial Biosignatures
Av Joseph Seckbach, Maud Walsh
Inbunden, 2008
3274 kr
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From Fossils to Astrobiology reviews developments in paleontology and geobiology that relate to the rapidly-developing field of Astrobiology, the study of life in the Universe. Many traditional areas of scientific study, including astronomy, chemistry and planetary science, contribute to …
Red Algae in the Genomic Age
Av Joseph Seckbach, David J. Chapman
Inbunden, 2010
2185 kr
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r ed Algae in Genome Age book most people reading this book have childhood memories about being enthralled at the beach with those rare and mysterious living forms we knew as seaweeds. We were fascinated at that time by their range of red hues and textures, and most of all, their exotic beauty. t o …
Microbial Mats
Modern and Ancient Microorganisms in Stratified Systems
Av Seckbach, Joseph Seckbach m. fl.
Inbunden, 2010
2185 kr
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This book provides information about microbial mats, from early fossils to modern mats located in marine and terrestrial environments. Microbial mats – layered biofilms containing different types of cells – are most complex systems in which representatives of various groups of organisms are found …
New Avenues in Bioinformatics
Av Joseph Seckbach, Eitan Rubin
Häftad, 2010
1641 kr
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Bioinformatics has ignited the imagination of scientists, entrepreneurs and the general public. At the meeting place of two fast growth disciplines, biology and computer science Bioinformatics is one of the cornerstones of the new biology. It is clearly pivotal to the translation of high throughput …
Adaptation to Life at High Salt Concentrations in Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya
Av Nina Gunde-Cimerman, Aharon Oren m. fl.
Häftad, 2010
3274 kr
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This book intends to provide an overview of current research on halophilic microorganisms, highlighting the diversity of life forms adapted to tolerate high salt concentrations and low water activities. Most of the 35 chapters are based on lectures presented during the international symposium …
Life as We Know It
Häftad, 2013
3274 kr
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Life As we Know It ["LAKI"] covers several aspects of Life, ranging from the prebiotic level, origin of life, evolution of prokaryotes to eukaryotes and finally to various affairs of human beings. Although it is hard to define Life, one can, however, characterize it and describe its features. …
Seaweeds and their Role in Globally Changing Environments
Av Alvaro Israel, Rachel Einav m. fl.
Inbunden, 2010
3819 kr
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Global warming is accelerating faster than the ability for natural repair, and environmental stresses are damaging ecosystems, all affecting physical and biological systems on Earth. A new Nasa-led study shows that human activity has caused climate changes resulting in permafrost thawing, acid …
All Flesh Is Grass
Plant-Animal Interrelationships
Av Joseph Seckbach, Zvy Dubinsky
Inbunden, 2010
2185 kr
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This new book takes us through a journey from early life to modern agriculture. The thirty eight authors present current studies on the interrelation of plants-animals. This topic has always fascinated man, as evidenced even by the first chapters of Genesis. The world of aqueous and terrestrial …
Symbioses and Stress
Joint Ventures in Biology
Av Joseph Seckbach, Martin Grube
Inbunden, 2010
3601 kr
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When one picks up a multiauthored book in a series like this, one wonders what will be distinctive about its contents. one wonders about the "Concept of Symbiosis. " does it have the same meaning for all authors and all potential readers? one is further tempted to question the concept of stress. …
STROMATOLITES: Interaction of Microbes with Sediments
Av Vinod Tewari, Joseph Seckbach
Inbunden, 2011
2185 kr
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STROMATOLITES: Interaction of Microbes with Sediments provides an overview and latest information about the formation of Stromatolites as a result of interaction of microbes with sediments. Eighty-three expert scientists from twenty-seven countries present the chapters in this volume which have …
Diatom World
Av Joseph Seckbach, Patrick Kociolek
Inbunden, 2011
3274 kr
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Diatom biology, genomics and ecology are becoming more relevant to the human species. While there have been recent compilations of some of the applied aspects of diatoms, and the dizzying pace of taxonomic revisions, this new volume bring us up to date on their classification, biology and ecology, …
Science of Astrobiology
A Personal View on Learning to Read the Book of Life
Inbunden, 2011
2185 kr
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Since the publication of The New Science of Astrobiology in the year 2001—the first edition of the present book—two significant events have taken place raising the subject from the beginning of the present century to its present maturity. Firstly, in 2001 the Galileo Mission still had two years to …
Anoxia
Evidence for Eukaryote Survival and Paleontological Strategies
Av Alexander Altenbach, Joan M. Bernhard m. fl.
Inbunden, 2011
2185 kr
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ANOXIA defines the lack of free molecular oxygen in an environment. In the presence of organic matter, anaerobic prokaryotes produce compounds such as free radicals, hydrogen sulfide, or methane that are typically toxic to aerobes. The concomitance of suppressed respiration and presence of toxic …
Genesis - In The Beginning
Precursors of Life, Chemical Models and Early Biological Evolution
Inbunden, 2012
2185 kr
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Genesis – In The Beginning deals with the origin and diversity of Life and early biological evolution and discusses the question of where (hot or cold sources) and when the beginning of Life took place. Among the sections are chapters dealing with prebiotic chemical processes and considering …
Microbial Mats
Modern and Ancient Microorganisms in Stratified Systems
Av Joseph Seckbach, Aharon Oren
Häftad, 2012
2185 kr
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This book provides information about microbial mats, from early fossils to modern mats located in marine and terrestrial environments. Microbial mats – layered biofilms containing different types of cells – are most complex systems in which representatives of various groups of organisms are found …
Seaweeds and their Role in Globally Changing Environments
Av Alvaro Israel, Rachel Einav m. fl.
Häftad, 2012
3819 kr
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Global warming is accelerating faster than the ability for natural repair, and environmental stresses are damaging ecosystems, all affecting physical and biological systems on Earth. A new Nasa-led study shows that human activity has caused climate changes resulting in permafrost thawing, acid …
