A biology for development

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A general overview is given of various evolutionary theories, the origins of cellular biology, those of molecular biology and of cellular metabolism, thus ensuring a better understanding of biology today.

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Full title :A biology for development / François Gros ; preface by Jean-Michel Roy ; translation by Gill Ewing [and others].

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Publication Date:©2009.

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Publisher(s):EDP sciences
Place of Publication:Les Ulis
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2009.

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Description:1 online resource (249 pages) : : illustrations

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9782759803293, 2759803295, 275980402X, 9782759804023, 1283039591, 9781283039598, 9786613039590, 6613039594
DOI:10.1051/978-2-7598-0329-3
oclc:ocn747814998
LC Classification:QH313
Dewey Decimal:570

Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- General Introduction -- First Part: The Fabulous Destiny of Biology -- I.1. Historical Overview -- I.2. Molecular Biology and Its Achievements -- I.3. Genetic Engineering : Basic Consequences ; Applications -- I.4. The Complexity of Genetic Material in "Eukaryotes" -- I.5. Genomics : General Data ; Consequences ; Applications -- I.6. A New Inspiration in Molecular Biology : the World of RNAs and the Phenomena of Interference ; The Return of Epigenetics -- I.7. From Contemporay Biology to the Challenges of Development -- Second Part: Biology And The Great Developmental Challenges -- II. 1. Health -- II. 2. Agriculture ; Nutrition ; Feeding Mankind ; The Challenges of Malnutrition ; Transgenic Plants (Data, Hopes, and Fears) -- II. 3. Environment ; Energy ; Biodiversity -- Conclusion -- Bibliography.

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Biologie -- Prévision Biologie moléculaire -- Histoire -- 20e… Biology -- Forecasting Développement durable History Médecine -- Histoire -- 20e siècle Medicine Medicine -- history -- 20th century Molecular biology Molecular biology -- History -- 20th ce… SCIENCE -- Life Sciences sustainable development