Conversations about biology : with Jay Gargus, Nick Lane, Stephen Scherer, Alcino Silva, Matthew Walker /

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Conversations About Biology is a five-part Ideas Roadshow Collection of carefully-edited Ideas Roadshow Conversations featuring leading researchers with a detailed preface highlighting the connections between the different books. All five books include a detailed essay setting up the different ideas...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Burton, Howard, 1965- (Editor , Entrevistador)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: [Toronto] : Open Agenda Publishing, [2020]
Colección:Ideas Roadshow Collections.
Temas:
Biology > Popular works.
Biologie > Ouvrages de vulgarisation.
Biology
interviews.
Interviews
Popular works
Interviews.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Intro
  • Textual Note
  • Preface
  • Autism: A Genetic Perspective
  • A conversation with Jay Gargus
  • Introduction
  • I. The Lure of Genetics
  • II. Genetics 101
  • III. Towards Disease
  • IV. Autism
  • V. Pathways and Pleiotropy
  • VI. Reasons for Optimism
  • Learning and Memory
  • A conversation with Alcino Silva
  • Introduction
  • I. Planting Seeds
  • II. E Pluribus Unum
  • III. Putting the Pieces Together
  • IV. A Leg to Stand On
  • V. Justified Confidence
  • VI. Smart Mice
  • VII. Manipulating Memories
  • VIII. Individual Differences
  • IX. Treating Cognitive Disorders
  • XI. Justified Optimism
  • XII. Managing Discovery
  • Continuing the Conversation
  • A Matter of Energy
  • Biology From First Principles
  • A conversation with Nick Lane
  • Introduction
  • I.A Long and Winding Road
  • II. Structuring Energy
  • III. Hydrothermal Vents
  • IV. Simulational Challenges
  • V. Synoptic Justifications
  • VI. Becoming Complex
  • VII. Marvellous Mitochondria
  • VIII. Open Questions
  • Continuing the Conversation
  • Our Human Variability
  • A conversation with Stephen Scherer
  • Introduction
  • I. James Watson's Legacy
  • II. In the Lab
  • III. Chromosome 7
  • IV. Back to Basics
  • V. Revolutionary Stirrings
  • VI. Going Global
  • VII. Variability and Evolution
  • VIII. Causes and Implications
  • IX. Towards Treatment
  • X. The Definition of Disease
  • XI. Probing Deeper
  • XII. Ethical and Societal Issues
  • XIII. Future Possibilities
  • XIV. Contact with Autism
  • XV. Nobel Thoughts
  • XVI. The Human Condition
  • Sleep Insights
  • A conversation with Matthew Walker
  • Introduction
  • I. Awakenings
  • II. Stages of Sleep
  • III. Parasomnias and Evolution
  • IV. Learning and Memory
  • V. Sleeping Better?
  • VI. Emotional Regulation
  • VII. Sleep and Aging
  • VIII. Sleep Stigma
  • IX. Further Questions
  • X. Lots To Do
  • Continuing the Conversation

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