Christian de Duve 
Genetics of Original Sin 
The Impact of Natural Selection on the Future of Humanity

Contributions from leading international experts in the field. Discusses open questions and urgent needs. Covers a broad spectrum of topics including evolution, structure, and function of viruses, …

This title covers topical and unexplored issues relating to the commercial outcome of the genetic revolution which will be of great interest to both academia and industry. The book discusses whether …

This book combines an up-to-date summary of how best to genetically engineer viruses with an overview of basic virology. This unique combination makes it an invaluable research tool for virologists …

While numerous advanced statistical approaches have recently been developed for quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping, the methods are scattered throughout the literature. Statistical Methods for QTL …

Friction Stir Spot Welding offers an introduction to friction stir spot welding (FSSW) between both similar and dissimilar metals and materials. It explains the impact of the interlayer in FSSW of di …

The openings offered by functional genomics reconciles organism biology and molecular biology, in order to define an integrative biology that should allow new insights about how a phenotype is built …

The purpose of this book is to provide information on senescent cells and why they are prevented from multiplying via cell division. It includes main sections on the nature of Go/1 transition, …