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It isn't easy to be a phage. First, what is a phage? A phage is a virus that infects Bacteria. To succeed, a phage must encounter, recognize, and enter a particular type of bacterial cell, then coerce it to make more phages rather than more cells. Of course, the cell resists this hostile takeover in numerous ways, all of which the successful phage overcomes. The triumphant phage then, proceeds with its replicative business. In this engaging book,...
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A whole new world was opened to scientists when the microscope was invented in the late 1500s. As a result, cell biologists were able to study the tiniest particles known to man. In this book, you are going to read about some of the most accomplished cell biologists in history. Get to know Robert Hooke, Antony van Leeuwenhoek, and Ernest Just. Grab a copy and start reading today.
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Bloomsbury Children's Books
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[2024].
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149 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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"When a super sickness lands on the land, when a parasite becomes more than a pest, when an infection ignites an epidemic, what's a body to do? Your body is an animal body, so why not ask the animals? Follow the scientists, around the world and into their labs, who are studying animals and the germs that attack them. From fungus-ridden frogs with fevers to bacteria-resistant buzzards and everything in-between, animals have A LOT to teach us about...
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Based on new research about the dramatic benefits of vibrant gut health and a diverse gut microbiome, the Lose Your Belly Diet nurtures your gut while helping you burn off excess weight and harmful belly fat.
We want to be lean, we want to be healthy... but every book we pick up seems to contradict what came before. Stork explains the newest research about the dramatic benefits of vibrant gut health and a diverse gut microbiome, and shows you how...
65) Your baby's microbiome: the critical role of vaginal birth and breastfeeding for lifelong health
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Chelsea Green Publishing
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2017.
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194 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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"From the Directors of the Award-Winning Documentary : At least two amazing events happen during childbirth. There's the obvious main event, which is the emergence of a new human into the world. But there's another event taking place simultaneously, a crucial event that is not visible to the naked eye, an event that could determine the lifelong health of the baby. This is the seeding of the baby's microbiome, the community of "good" bacteria ...
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Pam Krauss Books/Avery
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[2017]
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223 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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"A practical resource for restoring the microbial balance in our guts and rebooting overall health, featuring a simple 6-day, 2-phase detox cleanse and over 50 delicious Paleo-meets-Mediterranean recipes. The key to great digestive health lies in rewilding the gut and keeping the diverse microbes that inhabit it happy and thriving. In Wild Mediterranean Stella Metsovas breaks down the complex science behind digestive health and shares a deceptively...
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Las bacterias, virus, hongos, protozoos y priones son seres "invisibles" que, sin embargo, desarrollan acciones determinantes y paradójicas en nuestras vidas: al mismo tiempo que hacen posible la existencia del pan, los quesos, el chocolate, las bebidas fermentadas y medicamentos, afectan gravemente nuestra salud y son responsables de gran parte de nuestras enfermedades: 7 de cada 10 muertes que se registran en países en vías de industrialización...
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"Leading gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, or "Dr. B," introduced readers to the wonders of fiber with the New York Times bestseller Fiber Fueled-a guide to optimizing the gut microbiome, sharpening immunity, lowering cholesterol, and promoting weight loss through a diet rich in diverse fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and legumes. Rather than restriction, Dr. B's solution is abundance and variety. Now he applies all the principles of the Fiber...
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What Dr. Béchamp is describing is a foundational concept.
According to his experiments and observations, the tiny particles he named 'microzymas' have an active role in sustaining, and also, in terminating life. Using the syllable '-zyme' (now also used in the word 'enzyme') to indicate this principle of causing 'fermentation' (activity) Béchamp searched for and found the same particles and activity even in limestone, apparently from the ancient...
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Tullis C. Onstott is professor of geosciences at Princeton University. He lives in Stockton, New Jersey.
The thrilling quest for subsurface life on Earth and other planets
Deep Life takes readers to uncharted regions deep beneath Earth's crust in search of life in extreme environments and reveals how astonishing new discoveries by geomicrobiologists are helping the quest to find life in the solar system.
Tullis Onstott, named one of the 100 most...
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What exactly was Grandpa making all those years ago? Can it be made today?
People once scoffed at the moonshine that Grandpa used to make out behind the barn. This is no longer the case. People are now interested in reviving the lost art of home distillation...and taking it to the next level. This book has been written for all those intrepid souls out there, who want to revive the lost art of home distillation. For those hardy adventurers who want...
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Multiple infectious pathogens have been associated with Alzheimer's. Medication may reduce the risk of dementia by suppressing several types of herpes viruses. Acyclovir 200 mg per day, and/or Amenamevir 100 mg per day may be effective.
It is unknown if pathogens slowly eat away at the brain tissue over many years, or very quickly as the immune system senesces in old age. Regardless, cognitive impairment may only appear when very little brain...
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The marvelous microbes that made life on Earth possible and support our very existence
For almost four billion years, microbes had the primordial oceans all to themselves. The stewards of Earth, these organisms transformed the chemistry of our planet to make it habitable for plants, animals, and us. Life's Engines takes readers deep into the microscopic world to explore how these marvelous creatures made life on Earth possible-and how human life...
75) Algae Revolution
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Can algae save the world? Do they really produce ten times faster than corn? Is it only about omega 3 oils or essential amino acids, or can we use it as alternative fuel to fossil fuel? Can algae address 'peak oil'? Can we address 'peak phosphorous' Can we make serious money with algae?
'Algae Revolution?' is the first of a series in which you can find the answers to these and other vital questions. In this first issue you can read about two key...
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"Microbiome Matters" is a groundbreaking book that delves deep into the fascinating world of the human microbiome. This comprehensive guide takes you on a journey through the tiny yet mighty world of microorganisms that live within us and play a pivotal role in our health and well-being. The book begins by introducing the concept of the microbiome, explaining its composition, development, and dynamic interactions with the human body.As you progress,...
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This pop-science volume is Paul de Kruif's classic account of microscopic discoveries, and it presents a history of the most important figures in medicine.
Microbe Hunters is separated into 14 stories of pioneering scientists, including Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (1632—1723) and Louis Pasteur (1822—1895). The dramatised records of important scientific figures and the history of medicine are written in simple, accessible language. Becoming an international...
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Angela E. Douglas is the Emerita Daljit S. and Elaine Sarkaria Professor of Insect Physiology and Toxicology at Cornell University. Her books include Fundamentals of Microbiome Science and The Symbiotic Habit (both Princeton).
A comprehensive overview of symbiotic relationships between insects and microbes
Insects and Their Beneficial Microbes is an authoritative and accessible synthesis of insect associations with beneficial microorganisms. Angela...
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Anleitung zum entspannten Leben
Prof. PhDr. Sven-David Müller, M.Sc. und Diplom-Pädagogin
Almut Müller, B.A. zeigen, welchen Einfluss Stress und
Anspannung auf unsere Gesundheit haben und welche Rolle
dabei der Darm spielt.
Eine gesunde Ernährung und Entspannung sind der Weg zu mehr
Lebensfreude und Wohlbefinden. Stress und ein aus der Balance
geratener Darm wirken sich auf den gesamten Stoffwechsel aus.
Aktuelle Studien zeigen, dass sogar die...
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