The History of Science in the Netherlands
Title | The History of Science in the Netherlands PDF eBook |
Author | Klaas Van Berkel |
Publisher | BRILL |
Pages | 712 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 9789004100060 |
The handbook A History of Science in The Netherlands aims to correct this situation by providing a chronological and thematic survey of the field from the 16th century to the present, essays on selected aspects of science in the Netherlands, and reference biographies of about 65 important Dutch scientists.
National Bureau of Standards Circular
Title | National Bureau of Standards Circular PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 1280 |
Release | 1961 |
Genre | Chemistry |
ISBN |
Selected Values of Chemical Thermodynamic Properties: References
Title | Selected Values of Chemical Thermodynamic Properties: References PDF eBook |
Author | Frederick Dominic Rossini |
Publisher | |
Pages | 464 |
Release | 1961 |
Genre | Chemistry |
ISBN |
The Public Image of Chemistry
Title | The Public Image of Chemistry PDF eBook |
Author | Joachim Schummer |
Publisher | World Scientific |
Pages | 390 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 9812775854 |
Stem cells have the ability to differentiate into cells that are found throughout the body. This fundamental property of stem cells suggests that they can potentially be used to replace degenerative cells within the body, and regenerate the functional capacity of organ systems that have deteriorated because of disease or aging. This authoritative textbook provides an overview of the latest advances in the field of stem cell biology, spanning topics that include nuclear reprogramming, somatic cell cloning, and determinants of cell fate; embryonic stem cells for hematopoietic and pancreatic repair; adult stem cells for cardiovascular, neural, renal, and hepatic repair; and manufacturing of stem cells for clinical use.
Theoretical Geomorphology
Title | Theoretical Geomorphology PDF eBook |
Author | Adrian E. Scheidegger |
Publisher | Springer Science & Business Media |
Pages | 426 |
Release | 2013-04-17 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 3662010259 |
The surface features of the Earth are commonly split into two cate gories, the first of which comprises those features that are due to processes occurring inside the solid Earth (endogenetic features) and the second those that are due to processes occurring outside the solid Earth (exogenetic features). Specifically, the endogenetic features are treated in the science of geodynamics, the exogenetic features in the science of geomorphology. I have treated the theoretical aspects of the endogenetic features in my "Principles of Geodynamics", and it is my aim to supplement my earlier book with a discussion of the theory of the exogenetic features. It is my hope that the two books will together present a reasonably coherent, if necessarily incomplete, account of theoretical geology. Contrary to endogenetic phenomena, exogenetic processes can often be directly observed as they occur: the action of a river, the development of a slope and the evolution of a shore platform are all sufficiently rapid so that they can be seen as they take place. This has the result that in geomorphology one is generally on much less speculative ground regard ing the mechanics of the processes at work than one is in geodynamics.
Advances in Morphogenesis
Title | Advances in Morphogenesis PDF eBook |
Author | M. Abercrombie |
Publisher | Academic Press |
Pages | 421 |
Release | 2013-10-22 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1483224538 |
Advances in Morphogenesis, Volume 3 covers the significant advances in various aspects of morphogenesis. This volume is divided into nine chapters that specifically consider the histochemical, morphological, and biochemical aspects of cell growth and development in various animal groups. The opening chapter deals with the different mechanisms of determination in the development of the gastropods. The next chapters present the model system for biochemical of morphological differentiation, including non-filamentous aquatic fungi and sea urchin. These topics are followed by discussions of the results obtained from chick embryo erythrocyte during the entire prenatal period, with emphasis on the problems of autodifferentiation of chick embryo blood corpuscles. A chapter examines the role of DNA, RNA, and sulfhydryl groups in morphogenesis in amphibians and regeneration in the unicellular alga, Acetabularia mediterranea. The concluding chapters describe the relationship between cleavage, relative duration of developmental periods, and cell differentiation in stages of embryonic development. These chapters also look into the positive evidence concerning the morphogenetic role of the egg cortex of the amphibians. This book is directed primarily to developmental biologists.
Intracellular Transport
Title | Intracellular Transport PDF eBook |
Author | Katherine Brehme Warren |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 345 |
Release | 2012-12-02 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0323154980 |
Intracellular Transport, Volume 5 brings together a seemingly disparate group of scientists who offer their perspectives on the processes of and mechanisms underlying intracellular transport. Organized into 14 chapters, this volume begins with a review of some of the viewpoints about membrane structure and the unit membrane concept, including the so-called pauci-molecular theory of cell membrane structure advanced by Danielli and Davson. The next chapters focus on intracellular potentials, the localization of adenine nucleoside phosphatase activity, pinocytosis in amoeba, the brush border of cells, and the transport of gamma-aminobutyric acid. The reader is also introduced to pattern and rhythm; diffusion and reaction coupling; compartmental analysis and residence time distributions; and parametric pumping. The remaining chapters explore intracellular transport fluxes; theoretical aspects of permeability transport; rotating helices and contractile mechanisms; and the movements of cell membranes. This book is a valuable source of information for cellular biologists concerned with nature's evolved processing plants and engineers involved in the analysis and design of chemical processing plants.