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Get submerged in the amazing world of sharks! Your expert host,
award-winning marine biologist Dr. David Shiffman, will show you
how-and why-we should protect these mysterious, misunderstood
guardians of the ocean. Sharks are some of the most fascinating,
most ecologically important, most threatened, and most
misunderstood animals on Earth. More often feared than revered,
their role as predators of the deep have earned them a reputation
as a major threat to humans. But the truth is that sharks are not a
danger to us-they're in danger from us. In Why Sharks Matter,
marine conservation biologist Dr. David Shiffman explains why it's
crucial that we overcome our misconceptions and rise above
cinematic jump scares to embrace sharks as the imperiled and
elegant ocean guardians they really are. Sharing his own
fascinating experiences working with sharks, Shiffman tells us *
why healthy shark populations are a must for supporting ocean
ecosystems-and the coastal economies that depend on them * why
we're in danger of losing many shark species forever * what
scientists, conservationists, and readers can do to help save these
iconic predators * why so much of what you've heard about sharks
and how to save them is wrong Exploring the core tenets of shark
conservation science and policy, Shiffman synthesizes decades of
scientific research and policymaking, weaving it into a narrative
full of humor and adventure. Touching on everything from Shark Week
to shark fin soup, overfishing to marine sanctuaries, Shiffman
reveals why sharks are in trouble, why we should care, and how we
can save them. Perfect for shark enthusiasts, Why Sharks Matter is
an approachable, informative guide to the world of shark
conservation and the passionate, fascinating, brilliant people who
work to understand and protect our oceans. This fun read will have
you looking at sharks with a fresh perspective and an understanding
that the survival of sharks is crucial to the survival of another
apex predator-ourselves.
Endorsed by WJEC, this Study and Revision Guide offers you high
quality support you can trust. Written by an experienced teacher
and examiner, it provides essential underpinning knowledge to recap
and revise as well as supporting the development of skills you need
to correctly interpret and answer the new exam questions. / An exam
practice and technique section offers advice on how exam questions
are set and marked. / Plenty of practice questions are included
with teacher commentaries. / Grade boost tips help refine exam
technique, improve grades and avoid common mistakes. / Numerous
diagrams clearly explain each concept. / Pointers focus on
understanding and using the underpinning knowledge. / Key terms are
clearly defined on each page. / Quickfire questions check and
reinforce your understanding.
This comprehensively revised second edition of "Computational
Systems Biology" discusses the experimental and theoretical
foundations of the function of biological systems at the molecular,
cellular or organismal level over temporal and spatial scales, as
systems biology advances to provide clinical solutions to complex
medical problems. In particular the work focuses on the engineering
of biological systems and network modeling.
Logical information flow aids understanding of basic building
blocks of life through disease phenotypesEvolved principles gives
insight into underlying organizational principles of biological
organizations, and systems processes, governing functions such as
adaptation or response patternsCoverage of technical tools and
systems helps researchers to understand and resolve specific
systems biology problems using advanced computationMulti-scale
modeling on disparate scales aids researchers understanding of
dependencies and constraints of spatio-temporal relationships
fundamental to biological organization and function.
Pulmonary hypertension is a life-threatening disease with no known
cure. Here we provide a concise yet comprehensive review of the
current knowledge about the pathophysiology of pulmonary
hypertension (PH). The underlying signaling mechanisms involved in
pulmonary vascular remodeling and the exaggerated vascular
contractility, two characteristic features of pulmonary
hypertension, are discussed in depth. The roles of inflammation,
immunity, and right ventricular function in the pathobiology of
pulmonary hypertension are discussed. The epidemiology of the five
groups of pulmonary hypertension (World Health Organization
classification; Nice, 2013) is also briefly described. A clear
understanding of our current knowledge about the pathogenesis of PH
is essential for further exploration of the underlying mechanisms
involved in this disease and for the development of new therapeutic
modalities. This book should be of interest to researchers and
graduate students, both in basic research and in clinical settings,
in the fields of pulmonary vascular biology and pulmonary
hypertension.
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