Author: Mae-wan Ho
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
ISBN: 9814338419
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
This highly unusual book began as a serious inquiry into Schrödinger's question, “What is life?”, and as a celebration of life itself. It takes the reader on a voyage of discovery through many areas of contemporary physics, from non-equilibrium thermodynamics and quantum optics to liquid crystals and fractals, all necessary for illuminating the problem of life. In the process, the reader is treated to a rare and exquisite view of the organism, gaining novel insights not only into the physics, but also into “the poetry and meaning of being alive.”This much-enlarged third edition includes new findings on the central role of biological water in organizing living processes; it also completes the author's novel theory of the organism and its applications in ecology, physiology and brain science.
Living Rainbow H2O
Author: Mae-Wan Ho
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9814390895
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
This book is a unique synthesis of the latest findings in the quantum physics and chemistry of water that will tell you why it is so remarkably fit for life. It offers a novel panoramic perspective of cell biology based on water as "means, medium, and message" of life. This book is a sequel to The Rainbow and The Worm, The Physics of Organisms, which has remained in a class of its own for nearly 20 years since the publication of the first edition. Living Rainbow H2O continues the fascinating journey in the author's quest for the meaning of life, in science and beyond. Like The Rainbow and The Worm, the present book will appeal to readers in the arts and humanities as well as scientists; not least because the author herself is an occasional artist and poet. Great care has been taken to explain terms and concepts for the benefit of the general reader. At the same time, sufficient scientific details are provided in text boxes for the advanced reader and researcher without interrupting the main story.
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9814390895
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
This book is a unique synthesis of the latest findings in the quantum physics and chemistry of water that will tell you why it is so remarkably fit for life. It offers a novel panoramic perspective of cell biology based on water as "means, medium, and message" of life. This book is a sequel to The Rainbow and The Worm, The Physics of Organisms, which has remained in a class of its own for nearly 20 years since the publication of the first edition. Living Rainbow H2O continues the fascinating journey in the author's quest for the meaning of life, in science and beyond. Like The Rainbow and The Worm, the present book will appeal to readers in the arts and humanities as well as scientists; not least because the author herself is an occasional artist and poet. Great care has been taken to explain terms and concepts for the benefit of the general reader. At the same time, sufficient scientific details are provided in text boxes for the advanced reader and researcher without interrupting the main story.
Genetic Engineering, Dream Or Nightmare?
Author: Mae-Wan Ho
Publisher: Gateway Books (GB)
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
This volume claims that genetic engineering is inadequately researched technology that is out of control. It aims to show how genetic determinism is at odds with the reality of scientific findings.
Publisher: Gateway Books (GB)
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
This volume claims that genetic engineering is inadequately researched technology that is out of control. It aims to show how genetic determinism is at odds with the reality of scientific findings.
Biochemistry for Health Professionals - E-Book
Author: Laura Batmanian
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0729578747
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 606
Book Description
Biochemistry for Health Professionals is a concise introductory text integrating biochemistry with physiology and cell biology and is aimed specifically at introductory health science students. It assumes no prior knowledge and covers some molecular biology and chemistry basics. The text is accompanied by a wealth of resources for both students and instructors via the evolve platform. - Written specifically for Health science students with a focus on human biochemistry - Integrated biochemistry with physiological correlations - Highly illustrated with clinical examples to aid understanding - Online teaching and learning resources via Evolve: http://evolve.elsevier.com/AU/Batmanian/biochemistry/
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0729578747
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 606
Book Description
Biochemistry for Health Professionals is a concise introductory text integrating biochemistry with physiology and cell biology and is aimed specifically at introductory health science students. It assumes no prior knowledge and covers some molecular biology and chemistry basics. The text is accompanied by a wealth of resources for both students and instructors via the evolve platform. - Written specifically for Health science students with a focus on human biochemistry - Integrated biochemistry with physiological correlations - Highly illustrated with clinical examples to aid understanding - Online teaching and learning resources via Evolve: http://evolve.elsevier.com/AU/Batmanian/biochemistry/
The Rainbow and the Worm
Author: Mae-Wan Ho
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9812832599
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
This highly unusual book began as a serious inquiry into Schrdinger's question, ?What is life??, and as a celebration of life itself. It takes the reader on a voyage of discovery through many areas of contemporary physics, from non-equilibrium thermodynamics and quantum optics to liquid crystals and fractals, all necessary for illuminating the problem of life. In the process, the reader is treated to a rare and exquisite view of the organism, gaining novel insights not only into the physics, but also into ?the poetry and meaning of being alive.?This much-enlarged third edition includes new findings on the central role of biological water in organizing living processes; it also completes the author's novel theory of the organism and its applications in ecology, physiology and brain science.
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9812832599
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
This highly unusual book began as a serious inquiry into Schrdinger's question, ?What is life??, and as a celebration of life itself. It takes the reader on a voyage of discovery through many areas of contemporary physics, from non-equilibrium thermodynamics and quantum optics to liquid crystals and fractals, all necessary for illuminating the problem of life. In the process, the reader is treated to a rare and exquisite view of the organism, gaining novel insights not only into the physics, but also into ?the poetry and meaning of being alive.?This much-enlarged third edition includes new findings on the central role of biological water in organizing living processes; it also completes the author's novel theory of the organism and its applications in ecology, physiology and brain science.
Cells, Gels and the Engines of Life
Author: Gerald H. Pollack
Publisher: Ebner and Sons Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
This book challenges the current wisdom of how cells work. It emphasizes the role of cell water and the gel-like nature of the cell, building on these features to explore the mechanisms of communication, transport, contraction, division, and other essential cell functions. Written for the non-expert, the book is profound enough for biologists, chemists, physicists and engineers.--From publisher description.
Publisher: Ebner and Sons Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
This book challenges the current wisdom of how cells work. It emphasizes the role of cell water and the gel-like nature of the cell, building on these features to explore the mechanisms of communication, transport, contraction, division, and other essential cell functions. Written for the non-expert, the book is profound enough for biologists, chemists, physicists and engineers.--From publisher description.
Colour Me Healing
Author: Jack Allanach
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780954609931
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Colourpuncture is the revolutionary new medicine of light founded and developed by scientist and healer Peter Mandel. By focusing coloured light on acupuncture (and other) points on the skin, it energizes powerful healing impulses in our physical and energy bodies. In Colour Me Healing Jack Allanach tells the story of Mandel's discovery and subsequent evolution of this radical new system, one which could well be the medicine of the future - a medicine of light and colour, rather than drugs. As well as describing the development of Colourpuncture, this unique book offers new insights on the nature of illness and disease and their non-physical origins. Colour Me Healing is an outstanding and compelling journey. It takes the reader through the development of this new medicine of light to the forefront of modem science and biophysics. It is essential reading for anyone concerned with opening a new window onto emotional disharmonies and the energetic imbalances that cause sickness. Jack Allanach writes regularly for multinational telecommunications companies. He lives with his wife in the Blue Mountains near Sydney, Australia. Expertly written and highly readable, this astounding book offers an extraordinary insight into the medicine of the future. It includes: . Jack Allanach's own experience of Colourpuncture . Peter Mandel's initiation into the world of healing . The nature of illness and disease . An explanation of Colourpuncture . An introduction by the internationally recognized biophysicist Dr Fritz-Albert Popp
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780954609931
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Colourpuncture is the revolutionary new medicine of light founded and developed by scientist and healer Peter Mandel. By focusing coloured light on acupuncture (and other) points on the skin, it energizes powerful healing impulses in our physical and energy bodies. In Colour Me Healing Jack Allanach tells the story of Mandel's discovery and subsequent evolution of this radical new system, one which could well be the medicine of the future - a medicine of light and colour, rather than drugs. As well as describing the development of Colourpuncture, this unique book offers new insights on the nature of illness and disease and their non-physical origins. Colour Me Healing is an outstanding and compelling journey. It takes the reader through the development of this new medicine of light to the forefront of modem science and biophysics. It is essential reading for anyone concerned with opening a new window onto emotional disharmonies and the energetic imbalances that cause sickness. Jack Allanach writes regularly for multinational telecommunications companies. He lives with his wife in the Blue Mountains near Sydney, Australia. Expertly written and highly readable, this astounding book offers an extraordinary insight into the medicine of the future. It includes: . Jack Allanach's own experience of Colourpuncture . Peter Mandel's initiation into the world of healing . The nature of illness and disease . An explanation of Colourpuncture . An introduction by the internationally recognized biophysicist Dr Fritz-Albert Popp
Stimuli-Responsive Nanocarriers
Author: Virendra Gajbhiye
Publisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0323859046
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 485
Book Description
Stimuli-Responsive Nanocarriers: Recent Advances in Tailor-Made Therapeutics compiles dispersed knowledge into a complete and comprehensive source to help researchers understand and progress stimuli-responsive nanocarriers. The book contains recent advancements made in the field of stimuli-responsive nanocarriers with their application in controlled drug delivery against various diseases. It focuses on the design, mechanism, construction, therapeutic application and future challenges of stimuli-responsive nanocarriers which will help new researchers in designing next generation tailor-made advanced therapeutics. Finally, the book covers future aspects and challenges present in the route of development of stimuli responsive nanocarriers for disease therapeutics. Various recent advances and biomedical applications assembled in this book will guide scientists on how to design and develop novel controlled drug release systems. - Provides comprehensive knowledge of basic design, mechanism and construction of nanocarrier based stimuli-responsive drug releases - Explores various nanocarriers characteristically used in the development of stimuli-responsive drug release systems - Envisages future opportunities, challenges and implementation of nanocarrier based stimuli-responsive drug release systems in disease therapeutics
Publisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0323859046
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 485
Book Description
Stimuli-Responsive Nanocarriers: Recent Advances in Tailor-Made Therapeutics compiles dispersed knowledge into a complete and comprehensive source to help researchers understand and progress stimuli-responsive nanocarriers. The book contains recent advancements made in the field of stimuli-responsive nanocarriers with their application in controlled drug delivery against various diseases. It focuses on the design, mechanism, construction, therapeutic application and future challenges of stimuli-responsive nanocarriers which will help new researchers in designing next generation tailor-made advanced therapeutics. Finally, the book covers future aspects and challenges present in the route of development of stimuli responsive nanocarriers for disease therapeutics. Various recent advances and biomedical applications assembled in this book will guide scientists on how to design and develop novel controlled drug release systems. - Provides comprehensive knowledge of basic design, mechanism and construction of nanocarrier based stimuli-responsive drug releases - Explores various nanocarriers characteristically used in the development of stimuli-responsive drug release systems - Envisages future opportunities, challenges and implementation of nanocarrier based stimuli-responsive drug release systems in disease therapeutics
Names, Natures and Things
Author: Syed Nomanul Haq
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401118981
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Jabir ibn Hayyan, for a long time the reigning alchemical authority both in Islam and the Latin West, has exercised numerous generations of scholars. To be sure, it is not only the vexed question of the historical authorship and dating of the grand corpus Jabirianum which poses a serious scholarly challenge; equally challenging is the task of unraveling all those obscure and tantalizing discourses which it contains. This book, which marks the first full-scale study of Jabir ever to be published in the English language, takes up both challenges. The author begins by critically reexamining the historical foundations of the prevalent view that the Jabirian corpus is the work not of an 8th-century individual, but that of several generations of Shi'i authors belonging to the following century and later. Tentatively concluding that this view is problematic, the author, therefore, infers that its methodological implications are also problematic. Thus, developing its own methodological matrix, the book takes up the second challenge, namely that of a substantive analysis and explication of a Jabirian discourse, the Book of Stones. Here explicating Jabir's notions of substance and qualities, analyzing his ontological theory of language and unraveling the metaphysics of his Science of Balance, the author reconstructs the doctrinal context of the Stones and expounds its central theme. He then presents an authoritative critical edition of a substantial selection of the text of the Stones, based on all available manuscripts. This critical edition has been translated in its entirety and is provided with exhaustive commentaries and textual notes -- another pioneering feature of this book: for this is the first English translation of a Jabirian text to emerge in print after a whole century. An outstanding contribution is that it announces and presents an exciting textual discovery: the author has found in the Stones a hitherto unknown Arabic translation of part of Aristotle's Categories. Given that we have so far known of only one other, and possibly later, classical Arabic translation of the Greek text, Haq's discovery gives this book an historical importance.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401118981
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Jabir ibn Hayyan, for a long time the reigning alchemical authority both in Islam and the Latin West, has exercised numerous generations of scholars. To be sure, it is not only the vexed question of the historical authorship and dating of the grand corpus Jabirianum which poses a serious scholarly challenge; equally challenging is the task of unraveling all those obscure and tantalizing discourses which it contains. This book, which marks the first full-scale study of Jabir ever to be published in the English language, takes up both challenges. The author begins by critically reexamining the historical foundations of the prevalent view that the Jabirian corpus is the work not of an 8th-century individual, but that of several generations of Shi'i authors belonging to the following century and later. Tentatively concluding that this view is problematic, the author, therefore, infers that its methodological implications are also problematic. Thus, developing its own methodological matrix, the book takes up the second challenge, namely that of a substantive analysis and explication of a Jabirian discourse, the Book of Stones. Here explicating Jabir's notions of substance and qualities, analyzing his ontological theory of language and unraveling the metaphysics of his Science of Balance, the author reconstructs the doctrinal context of the Stones and expounds its central theme. He then presents an authoritative critical edition of a substantial selection of the text of the Stones, based on all available manuscripts. This critical edition has been translated in its entirety and is provided with exhaustive commentaries and textual notes -- another pioneering feature of this book: for this is the first English translation of a Jabirian text to emerge in print after a whole century. An outstanding contribution is that it announces and presents an exciting textual discovery: the author has found in the Stones a hitherto unknown Arabic translation of part of Aristotle's Categories. Given that we have so far known of only one other, and possibly later, classical Arabic translation of the Greek text, Haq's discovery gives this book an historical importance.