A biology for development /
Gros, François, 1925-
A biology for development / François Gros ; preface by Jean-Michel Roy ; translation by Gill Ewing [and others]. - Les Ulis : EDP Sciences, ©2009. - 1 online resource (249 pages) : illustrations - Essais .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-249).
Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- General Introduction -- First Part: The Fabulous Destiny of Biology -- I.1. Historical Overview -- I.2. Molecular Biology and Its Achievements -- I.3. Genetic Engineering : Basic Consequences ; Applications -- I.4. The Complexity of Genetic Material in "Eukaryotes" -- I.5. Genomics : General Data ; Consequences ; Applications -- I.6. A New Inspiration in Molecular Biology : the World of RNAs and the Phenomena of Interference ; The Return of Epigenetics -- I.7. From Contemporay Biology to the Challenges of Development -- Second Part: Biology And The Great Developmental Challenges -- II. 1. Health -- II. 2. Agriculture ; Nutrition ; Feeding Mankind ; The Challenges of Malnutrition ; Transgenic Plants (Data, Hopes, and Fears) -- II. 3. Environment ; Energy ; Biodiversity -- Conclusion -- Bibliography.
A general overview is given of various evolutionary theories, the origins of cellular biology, those of molecular biology and of cellular metabolism, thus ensuring a better understanding of biology today.
English.
9782759803293 (electronic bk.) 2759803295 (electronic bk.) 275980402X 9782759804023 1283039591 9781283039598 9786613039590 6613039594
10.1051/978-2-7598-0329-3 doi
1900-1999
Biology--Forecasting.
Molecular biology--History--20th century.
Medicine--History--20th century.
Sustainable development.
Biologie--Prévision.
Biologie moléculaire--Histoire--20e siècle.
Médecine--Histoire--20e siècle.
Développement durable.
sustainable development.
SCIENCE--Life Sciences--Biology.
SCIENCE--Life Sciences--General.
Biology--Forecasting.
Medicine.
Molecular biology.
Sustainable development.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
History.
QH313 / .G7613 2009eb
570
A biology for development / François Gros ; preface by Jean-Michel Roy ; translation by Gill Ewing [and others]. - Les Ulis : EDP Sciences, ©2009. - 1 online resource (249 pages) : illustrations - Essais .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-249).
Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- General Introduction -- First Part: The Fabulous Destiny of Biology -- I.1. Historical Overview -- I.2. Molecular Biology and Its Achievements -- I.3. Genetic Engineering : Basic Consequences ; Applications -- I.4. The Complexity of Genetic Material in "Eukaryotes" -- I.5. Genomics : General Data ; Consequences ; Applications -- I.6. A New Inspiration in Molecular Biology : the World of RNAs and the Phenomena of Interference ; The Return of Epigenetics -- I.7. From Contemporay Biology to the Challenges of Development -- Second Part: Biology And The Great Developmental Challenges -- II. 1. Health -- II. 2. Agriculture ; Nutrition ; Feeding Mankind ; The Challenges of Malnutrition ; Transgenic Plants (Data, Hopes, and Fears) -- II. 3. Environment ; Energy ; Biodiversity -- Conclusion -- Bibliography.
A general overview is given of various evolutionary theories, the origins of cellular biology, those of molecular biology and of cellular metabolism, thus ensuring a better understanding of biology today.
English.
9782759803293 (electronic bk.) 2759803295 (electronic bk.) 275980402X 9782759804023 1283039591 9781283039598 9786613039590 6613039594
10.1051/978-2-7598-0329-3 doi
1900-1999
Biology--Forecasting.
Molecular biology--History--20th century.
Medicine--History--20th century.
Sustainable development.
Biologie--Prévision.
Biologie moléculaire--Histoire--20e siècle.
Médecine--Histoire--20e siècle.
Développement durable.
sustainable development.
SCIENCE--Life Sciences--Biology.
SCIENCE--Life Sciences--General.
Biology--Forecasting.
Medicine.
Molecular biology.
Sustainable development.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
History.
QH313 / .G7613 2009eb
570