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Geology and Mineralogy of Gemstones

Price, Elisha
Geology and Mineralogy of Gemstones
A gemstone refers to a cut and polished piece of mineral crystal that can be utilized to create jewelry or other adornments. Gemstones are created underneath the surface of the Earth and may contain traces of other minerals known as inclusions. The majority of gemstones are found in alluvial gravels and igneous rocks but metamorphic and sedimentary rocks can also contain gem materials. Gemstones are classified into different species and groups...

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Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Kinetics, Bioengineering and Indus...

Moore, Barbara
Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Kinetics, Bioengineering and Industrial Aspects
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) belong to a category of polymers that comprise a group of natural biodegradable polyesters which are synthesized by microorganisms. The vital properties of PHAs such as biodegradability, biocompatibility and non-toxicity make them appropriate for applications as biomaterials. PHAs are used in the field of tissue engineering as bone graft substitutes. They are extensively being used for developing new stents for ner...

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Biotechnological Applications of the Yeast

Marshall, Harvey
Biotechnological Applications of the Yeast
Yeasts are a type of eukaryotic unicellular microfungi that are found abundantly in nature. They do not belong to any single phylogenetic or taxonomic group. Yeasts are used primarily in the production of alcoholic beverages and in baking. Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a species of yeast, which is widely utilized in the food industry. It is an extensively studied eukaryotic microorganism and serves as a key model organism in contemporary cell bi...

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Handbook of Rare Earth Elements

Jenkins, Blossom
Handbook of Rare Earth Elements
The rare earth elements are a group of nearly indistinguishable and lustrous silvery-white soft heavy metals. They react slowly with cold water to form hydroxides and ignite at high temperatures. These elements are used in the production of highly efficient magnets, glasses, alloys and electronics. They are also used in the manufacture of fuel cells, mobile phones, computers, optical fiber cables, hybrid cells, and LEDs. In the agricultural se...

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Proteins: Computational Approaches and Bioinformatics Ana...

Watts, Taylor
Proteins: Computational Approaches and Bioinformatics Analysis
Proteins are large and intricate molecules that perform a variety of vital functions in the human body. They are crucial for the structure, control and function of the body's organs and tissues, while carrying out the majority of the work inside the cells. They are composed of a large number of smaller components known as amino acids that are linked with each other in lengthy chains. The search for novel protein molecules can be time consuming...

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Modeling of Microbial Communities: Theory and Practice

White, Quinn
Modeling of Microbial Communities: Theory and Practice
Microbial communities are the groups of microorganisms that live together in a given environment. The microbial populations that make up these communities interact in a variety of ways, such as symbiosis, competition and predation. The diversity of microbial communities encompasses the abundance and quantity distribution of various kinds of organisms in a particular ecosystem. These communities consist of a wide range of biodiversity existing ...

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Marine Enzymes Biotechnology

Pearson, Darius
Marine Enzymes Biotechnology
Microorganisms living in the marine environment produce marine enzymes. These microorganisms live in environments characterized by extreme salinity, extreme pressure, or extreme temperature. Marine enzymes have concomitant properties, such as halostability or thermostability that have practical applications. Microbes isolated from harsh marine habitats produce enzymes such as gelatinase, caseinase, DNases, amylase, and lipase. These enzymes ar...

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New Insights in Human Genomics

White, Joel
New Insights in Human Genomics
Human genomics is the area of study which focuses on human genes and chromosomes. The entire deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) found in human beings is known as the human genome. It is composed of DNA found in mitochondria and chromosomes, which holds the genetic information. The human genome contains twenty three pairs of chromosomes, containing both protein-coding DNA sequences and different forms of non-coding DNA sequences. It is made up of long...

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Enzymes: Novel Biotechnological Approaches

Hamilton, Caden
Enzymes: Novel Biotechnological Approaches
Enzymes are proteins that act as biological catalysts, which accelerate the rate of biochemical reactions taking place inside a living organism. Biological processes such as respiration, digestion, excretion, and metabolic processes that take place within the cells are performed with the help of enzymes necessary for sustaining life. Enzymes are affected by various environmental factors such as pH level and temperature. There are six types of ...

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Bacteriophage Applications in Biotechnology

Mason, Jayde
Bacteriophage Applications in Biotechnology
A phage or bacteriophage is a virus that infects and replicates within bacteria and archaea. The diversity and abundance of phages in the biosphere makes them prime model organisms for studying the principles of evolution and ecology. Some major areas of research related to phages include the study of phages as promoters of bacterial evolution, novel therapeutic agents, and sources of genetic and diagnostic tools. There are various biotechnolo...

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Metal Ions in Biological Systems

Webster, Adalyn
Metal Ions in Biological Systems
A metal ion refers to a type of atom compound that possesses an electric charge. These ions are essential components for the maintenance of human beings, plants and animals. Their absence may result in serious malfunction, developmental disorders, carcinogenesis or death. Metal ions such as Mg2+, Ca2+ and Na1+ are essential cofactors in numerous cellular processes including cell proliferation, respiration, growth and immune function. They are ...

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Applied Mineralogy Handbook

Collins, Trinity
Applied Mineralogy Handbook
Mineralogy refers to the systematic study of all minerals, including their description, physical environment, crystallography and chemical characteristics. Applied mineralogy is focused on inorganic non-metal materials, and their sampling, analysis, synthesis, preparation, evaluation and property identification. Process mineralogy is a type of applied mineralogy that concentrates on solving issues related to ore processing. The goal of process...

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Biofouling: Detection, Prevention and Control

Brooks, Tommy
Biofouling: Detection, Prevention and Control
Biofouling refers to the buildup of plants, microorganisms, small animals or algae on surfaces like the hulls of submarines and ships, and parts of grates, water inlets and pipework. The degradation caused by biofouling compromises an item's ability to perform its primary function. A variety of ultraviolet equipment can be used that can detect and prevent accumulation of biofouling. The different strategies and methods for preventing and contr...

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Natural Products in Chemical Biology

Thomas, Laney
Natural Products in Chemical Biology
Chemical biology primarily focuses on the examination and manipulation of biological systems by using natural or synthetic chemical entities. Chemicals including natural small molecules like metals, lipids and carbohydrates, as well as non-natural probes or medication molecules are used to acquire mechanistic insights into biological issues. It aims to improve understanding of the manipulation of ecological and environmental biosystems. It is ...

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Genetically Engineered Organisms: Environmental and Econo...

Reid, Lexie
Genetically Engineered Organisms: Environmental and Economic Risk Assessment
Genetically engineered organisms or genetically modified organisms (GMO) are animals, plants or microorganisms whose DNA has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. They can be classified into categories such as genetically modified crops, genetically modified medicines and genetically modified animals. Genetically modified crops are the crops whose genes have been modified. They are also called transgenic crops. The main objective ...

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Fundamentals of Conservation Biology: Volume 3

Barlow, Walter
Fundamentals of Conservation Biology: Volume 3
Conservation biology refers to the study of the conservation of nature and the preservation of biodiversity on the Earth. Its goal is to safeguard species, their habitats and ecosystems from extinction, and protect biotic interactions from erosion. Conservation biology aims to understand the origins and effects of extinction catastrophe as well as the deterioration of Earth's biodiversity. It involves creating systems of protected areas to con...

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Fundamentals of Conservation Biology: Volume 2

Barlow, Walter
Fundamentals of Conservation Biology: Volume 2
Conservation biology refers to the study of the conservation of nature and the preservation of biodiversity on the Earth. Its goal is to safeguard species, their habitats and ecosystems from extinction, and protect biotic interactions from erosion. Conservation biology aims to understand the origins and effects of extinction catastrophe as well as the deterioration of Earth's biodiversity. It involves creating systems of protected areas to con...

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Fundamentals of Conservation Biology: Volume 1

Barlow, Walter
Fundamentals of Conservation Biology: Volume 1
Conservation biology refers to the study of the conservation of nature and the preservation of biodiversity on the Earth. Its goal is to safeguard species, their habitats and ecosystems from extinction, and protect biotic interactions from erosion. Conservation biology aims to understand the origins and effects of extinction catastrophe as well as the deterioration of Earth's biodiversity. It involves creating systems of protected areas to con...

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Plastics in the Aquatic Environment: Current Status and C...

Hall, Niamh
Plastics in the Aquatic Environment: Current Status and Challenges
Plastics refer to a broad category of synthetic or semi-synthetic materials that contain polymers as their primary component. They can be extruded, molded or pressed into solid objects of diverse shapes due to their plasticity. They are accumulated extensively in natural ecosystems due to their durability, improper waste management and irresponsible use. They do not degrade naturally and pollute natural ecosystems, such as oceans and rivers. P...

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Antisense Technology: Methods of Delivery and RNA Studies

Rose, Macy
Antisense Technology: Methods of Delivery and RNA Studies
Antisense RNA (asRNA) refers to a type of single-stranded RNA. It hybridizes with protein coding messenger RNA (mRNA) and complements it to inhibit its translation into a protein. Eukaryotes and prokaryotes, both have naturally occuring asRNAs in them. They can be divided into two types including short and long non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs). asRNAs primarily control the gene expression and are widely utilized as tools for gene knockdown. Antisense ...

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