Metal Ions in Biological Systems

Author : Adalyn Webster

Subject : Livestock

ISBN :9781641167932

A metal ion refers to a type of atom compound that possesses an electric charge. These ions are essential components for the maintenance of human beings, plants and animals. Their absence may result in

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Modeling of Microbial Communities: Theory and Practice

Author : Quinn White

Subject : Livestock

ISBN :9781641167994

Microbial communities are the groups of microorganisms that live together in a given environment. The microbial populations that make up these communities interact in a variety of ways, such as symbiosis,

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Molecular Biology of RNA

Author : Anna Robinson

Subject : Livestock

ISBN :9781641167604

Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is a nucleic acid which plays an integral role in coding, decoding, regulation and expression of genes. Some of the different types of RNA are messenger RNA, non-coding RNA, small

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Natural Products in Chemical Biology

Author : Laney Thomas

Subject : Livestock

ISBN :9781641167956

Chemical biology primarily focuses on the examination and manipulation of biological systems by using natural or synthetic chemical entities. Chemicals including natural small molecules like metals, lipids

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New Insights in Human Genomics

Author : Joel White

Subject : Agricultural Sciences

ISBN :9781641167970

Human genomics is the area of study which focuses on human genes and chromosomes. The entire deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) found in human beings is known as the human genome. It is composed of DNA found

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New Insights into Virus Bioinformatics

Author : Jake Mason

Subject : Livestock

ISBN :9781641167642

Viruses are microscopic and infectious microorganisms that are made up of genetic material enclosed in a protein coating. They cause a variety of serious infectious diseases including influenza, hepatitis,

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Non Coding RNA Biology

Author : Boston Carter

Subject : Agricultural Sciences

ISBN :9781641167611

Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) are RNA molecules that are not translated into proteins. They are divided into two categories, namely, housekeeping ncRNAs and regulatory ncRNAs. The main function of the ncRNAs

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Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Kinetics, Bioengineering and Industrial Aspects

Author : Barbara Moore

Subject : Botany and Plant Science

ISBN :9781641168021

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) belong to a category of polymers that comprise a group of natural biodegradable polyesters which are synthesized by microorganisms. The vital properties of PHAs such as biodegradability,

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Proteins: Computational Approaches and Bioinformatics Analysis

Author : Taylor Watts

Subject : Livestock

ISBN :9781641168007

Proteins are large and intricate molecules that perform a variety of vital functions in the human body. They are crucial for the structure, control and function of the body's organs and tissues, while

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Agricultural Production: Emerging Plant Growth Regulators

Author : Aila Williams

Subject : Sustainablity

ISBN :9781641168151

Plants produce hormones naturally, which affects various processes such as gene expression and transcription levels, cellular division, and growth. When these hormones are synthesized artificially, these

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