Op dit moment maken we een revolutie in de biologie mee: onze kennis over waarom we ouder worden en sterven, en waarom sommige soorten langer leven dan andere, maakt enorme sprongen. Onsterfelijkheid, sinds mensenheugenis een vage hoop, is nog nooit zo dichtbij geweest.

Nobelprijswinnaar en moleculair bioloog Venki Ramakrishnan schreef een gezaghebbende beschouwing over de vraag waarom we sterven, en over de mogelijkheden om aan de dood te ontsnappen. Hij behandelt de recente doorbraken in we...

Essentials of Computational Chemistry, Second Edition provides a balanced introduction to this dynamic subject. Suitable for both experimentalists and theorists, a wide range of examples and applications are included drawn from all key areas.

This second edition, enhanced with more than 30 new figures, provides an up-to-date overview of physical geography. It enables the reader to understand the interconnected nature of the Earth’s system and includes new developments and case studies with insights from satellite observations and data analysis using artificial intelligence.

This book introduces the reader to the fascinating and sometimes bizarre world of space rocks using a simple, clear layman-friendly style. It explains why they are so special and describes their main characteristics.

The fifth edition of this well-established, highly regarded two-volume set continues to provide a fundamental introduction to advanced particle physics while incorporating substantial new experimental results, especially in the areas of Higgs and top sector physics, as well as CP violation and neutrino oscillations.

This book introduces you to the physics of cosmic rays, charged particles which reach us from known – and maybe unknown – sources in the cosmos.

Was there a beginning of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries? This book examines these questions. It begins by reviewing the great theories of the cosmos from Newton to Einstein, before delving into the secrets which still lie at the heart of space and time, from the Big Bang to black holes.

Baum and Smith, both professors evolutionary biology and researchers in the field of systematics, present this highly accessible introduction to phylogenetics and its importance in modern biology.

Bioprocess Engineering Principles, Third Edition provides a solid introduction to bioprocess engineering for students with a limited engineering background. The book explains process analysis from an engineering perspective using worked examples and problems that relate to biological systems. Application of engineering concepts is illustrated in areas of modern biotechnology, such as recombinant protein production, bioremediation, biofuels, drug development, and tissue engineering, as well as...

Michael Barresi's Devlopmental Biology includes new features and active learning approaches to help students and instructors succeed, including electronic interviews, videos, tutorials, and case studies.