When A Gene Makes You Smell Like A Fish
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Author |
: Lisa Seachrist Chiu |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press |
Total Pages |
: 232 |
Release |
: 2007-06-08 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780199716722 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0199716722 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (22 Downloads) |
Synopsis When a Gene Makes You Smell Like a Fish by : Lisa Seachrist Chiu
From the gene that causes people to age prematurely to the "bitter gene" that may spawn broccoli haters, this book explores a few of the more exotic locales on the human genome, highlighting some of the tragic and bizarre ways our bodies go wrong when genes fall prey to mutation and the curious ways in which genes have evolved for our survival. Lisa Seachrist Chiu has a smorgasbord of stories to tell about rare and not so rare genetic quirks. We read about the Dracula Gene, a mutation in zebra fish that causes blood cells to explode on contact with light, and suites of genes that also influence behavior and physical characteristics; the Tangier Island Gene, first discovered after physicians discovered a boy with orange tonsils (scientists now realize that the child's odd condition comes from an inability to process cholesterol); and Wilson's Disease, a gene defect that fails to clear copper from the body, which can trigger schizophrenia and other neurological symptoms, and can be fatal if left untreated. Friendlier mutations include the Myostatin gene, which allows muscles to become much larger than usual and enhances strength and the much-envied Cheeseburger Gene, which allows a lucky few to eat virtually anything they want and remain razor thin. While fascinating us with stories of genetic peculiarities, Chiu also manages to effortlessly explain much of the cutting-edge research in modern genetics, resulting in a book that is both informative and entertaining. It is a must read for everyone who loves popular science or is curious about the human body.
Author |
: Neil Shubin |
Publisher |
: Vintage |
Total Pages |
: 258 |
Release |
: 2008-01-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780307377166 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0307377164 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (66 Downloads) |
Synopsis Your Inner Fish by : Neil Shubin
The paleontologist and professor of anatomy who co-discovered Tiktaalik, the “fish with hands,” tells a “compelling scientific adventure story that will change forever how you understand what it means to be human” (Oliver Sacks). By examining fossils and DNA, he shows us that our hands actually resemble fish fins, our heads are organized like long-extinct jawless fish, and major parts of our genomes look and function like those of worms and bacteria. Your Inner Fish makes us look at ourselves and our world in an illuminating new light. This is science writing at its finest—enlightening, accessible and told with irresistible enthusiasm.
Author |
: Carla Mucignat-Caretta |
Publisher |
: CRC Press |
Total Pages |
: 614 |
Release |
: 2014-02-14 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781466553415 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1466553413 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Synopsis Neurobiology of Chemical Communication by : Carla Mucignat-Caretta
Intraspecific communication involves the activation of chemoreceptors and subsequent activation of different central areas that coordinate the responses of the entire organism—ranging from behavioral modification to modulation of hormones release. Animals emit intraspecific chemical signals, often referred to as pheromones, to advertise their presence to members of the same species and to regulate interactions aimed at establishing and regulating social and reproductive bonds. In the last two decades, scientists have developed a greater understanding of the neural processing of these chemical signals. Neurobiology of Chemical Communication explores the role of the chemical senses in mediating intraspecific communication. Providing an up-to-date outline of the most recent advances in the field, it presents data from laboratory and wild species, ranging from invertebrates to vertebrates, from insects to humans. The book examines the structure, anatomy, electrophysiology, and molecular biology of pheromones. It discusses how chemical signals work on different mammalian and non-mammalian species and includes chapters on insects, Drosophila, honey bees, amphibians, mice, tigers, and cattle. It also explores the controversial topic of human pheromones. An essential reference for students and researchers in the field of pheromones, this is also an ideal resource for those working on behavioral phenotyping of animal models and persons interested in the biology/ecology of wild and domestic species.
Author |
: National Organization for Rare Disorders |
Publisher |
: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
Total Pages |
: 982 |
Release |
: 2003 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0781730635 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780781730631 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (35 Downloads) |
Synopsis NORD Guide to Rare Disorders by : National Organization for Rare Disorders
NORD Guide to Rare Disorders is a comprehensive, practical, authoritative guide to the diagnosis and management of more than 800 rare diseases. The diseases are discussed in a uniform, easy-to-follow format--a brief description, signs and symptoms, etiology, related disorders, epidemiology, standard treatment, investigational treatment, resources, and references.The book includes a complete directory of orphan drugs, a full-color atlas of visual diagnostic signs, and a Master Resource List of support groups and helpful organizations. An index of symptoms and key words offers physicians valuable assistance in finding the information they need quickly.
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: |
Total Pages |
: 480 |
Release |
: 2007 |
ISBN-10 |
: UCSD:31822036010254 |
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: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (54 Downloads) |
Synopsis Chemistry and Industry by :
Author |
: Anna Menini |
Publisher |
: CRC Press |
Total Pages |
: 438 |
Release |
: 2009-11-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781420071993 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1420071998 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (93 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Neurobiology of Olfaction by : Anna Menini
Comprehensive Overview of Advances in OlfactionThe common belief is that human smell perception is much reduced compared with other mammals, so that whatever abilities are uncovered and investigated in animal research would have little significance for humans. However, new evidence from a variety of sources indicates this traditional view is likely
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Total Pages |
: 424 |
Release |
: 2007 |
ISBN-10 |
: UVA:X030046065 |
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: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (65 Downloads) |
Synopsis Science News by :
Author |
: Jay A. Gottfried |
Publisher |
: CRC Press |
Total Pages |
: 458 |
Release |
: 2011-03-28 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781420067293 |
ISBN-13 |
: 142006729X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (93 Downloads) |
Synopsis Neurobiology of Sensation and Reward by : Jay A. Gottfried
Synthesizing coverage of sensation and reward into a comprehensive systems overview, Neurobiology of Sensation and Reward presents a cutting-edge and multidisciplinary approach to the interplay of sensory and reward processing in the brain. While over the past 70 years these areas have drifted apart, this book makes a case for reuniting sensation a
Author |
: Denis Noble |
Publisher |
: Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages |
: 315 |
Release |
: 2017 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781107176249 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1107176247 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (49 Downloads) |
Synopsis Dance to the Tune of Life by : Denis Noble
This book formulates a relativistic theory of biology, challenging the common gene-centred view of organisms.
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Total Pages |
: 592 |
Release |
: 2007 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015072614921 |
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: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (21 Downloads) |
Synopsis Australian Journal of Chemistry by :