Has studying Pharmacology been a Catch-22 for you? Does it seem a closed book, something nigh to impossible? Now that this book is in your hands, It is for sure you are interested in the subject and trying to decipher it out.Well, You have got your hands on the right book!The book is a second edition with few added chapters to denote the closing of season 1 of my podcast, hence it covers a part of the subject, the "General Pharmacology".Beginning...

A spirited collection of essays by cutting-edge neuroscientists that irreverently explores the quirky and counterintuitive aspects of brain function Neuroscientist David J. Linden approached leading brain researchers and asked each the same question: "What idea about brain function would you most like to explain to the world?" Their responses make up this one—of—a—kind collection of popular science essays that seeks to expand our knowledge...

The Britannica Guide to Genetics is the ideal companion for students or general popular science readers who wish to know the facts behind the latest research and discoveries. After the Introduction from bestselling science writer and geneticist Steve Jones the book covers the entire history of genetics from Gregor Mendel's first experiments with peas at the end of the nineteenth century to the announcement of the Human Genome Project in 1998. Throughout...

"One of Publishers Weekly's Best Books of 2018" "One of Forbes' Must-Read Brain Books of 2018" Kevin J. Mitchell is associate professor at the Smurfit Institute of Genetics and the Institute of Neuroscience at Trinity College Dublin. He contributed to The Future of the Brain: Essays by the World's Leading Neuroscientists (Princeton) and runs a popular blog, Wiring the Brain. He lives in Portmarnock, Ireland. A leading neuroscientist explains why...

The Decision Trap questions a dogma of our time: the assumption that genetic education empowers citizens and increases their autonomy. It argues that professional instructions about genes, genetic risks, and genetic test options convey a genetic worldview which destroys self-confidence and makes clients dependent on genetic experts and technologies. Part one of the book introduces the reader to the idea of genetic education. It clarifies the notion...

Dive into the groundbreaking world of "Extreme Biohacking: Pushing the Human Body and Mind to the Limits." This compelling exploration takes readers on a captivating odyssey through the diverse realms of biohacking, offering an in-depth look at the avant-garde techniques revolutionizing cognitive enhancement. From traditional nootropics to mind-bending technologies, each chapter unravels the intricacies of cutting-edge biohacking, showcasing the potential...

Partez à la découverte de l'épigénétique avec ce Grand Article Universalis ! Le terme « épigénétique » est utilisé en 1942 par le généticien Conrad Hal Waddington pour définir ce qui est littéralement « au-dessus de la génétique ». La génétique, selon la définition qu'en a donnée William Bateson en 1905, est quant à elle la science de la transmission héréditaire des ... Un ouvrage spécialement conçu pour le numérique...

A Harvard biologist and master inventor explores how new biotechnologies will enable us to bring species back from the dead, unlock vast supplies of renewable energy, and extend human life. In “Regenesis”, George Church and science writer Ed Regis explore the possibilities of the emerging field of synthetic biology. Synthetic biology, in which living organisms are selectively altered by modifying substantial portions of their genomes, allows...

This short read analyses gene editing as a revolutionary new technology that could enable the design of new 'ideal' humans. What traits would be desirable? This kind of question links back to eugenic ideas that were popular in Europe in the early 1920s. Using visual communication and design references, 'Designing Humans' critiques past eugenic propaganda and speculates on its possible come back once genome editing enters the biotech market. Will the...

WARNING: Everything you know about the peopling of the Americas is wrong. People in the Americas before the Last Ice Age Glaciation Concluded: An Emerging Paradigm on Western Hemisphere Population Origin covers the turn of the century emerging science on the origin of human population in the western hemisphere. It is a booklet that is designed to provide a reference bridge until the new information can be included in textbook presentations. With the...