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Chemical Biology: and Drug Discovery
by Marco F. SchmidtThe focus of this textbook is on application, rather than pure knowledge transfer of the results of all chemical biological work (which would also be beyond the scope of a book). It gives the reader, through the specific selection of chemical biological techniques and concepts, the necessary tools to be able to develop new ways of thinking and thus new therapeutic options in the complex field of chemical biology and drug development. The stated aim of this book is to provide concrete solutions and inspiration to students, (post)graduate students, and experienced scientists at universities as well as in industry in their problems. After an introduction to the problems addressed by chemical biology in drug discovery, the three levels of molecular biology dogma: DNA, RNA and proteins and their role as drug targets serve as the common thread of this book.This book is a translation of the original German 1st edition Chemische Biologie by Marco F. Schmidt, published by Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature in 2020. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content, so that the book will read stylistically differently from a conventional translation. Springer Nature works continuously to further the development of tools for the production of books and on the related technologies to support the authors.
Chemical Biomarkers in Aquatic Ecosystems
by Thomas S. Bianchi Elizabeth A. CanuelThis textbook provides a unique and thorough look at the application of chemical biomarkers to aquatic ecosystems. Defining a chemical biomarker as a compound that can be linked to particular sources of organic matter identified in the sediment record, the book indicates that the application of these biomarkers for an understanding of aquatic ecosystems consists of a biogeochemical approach that has been quite successful but underused. This book offers a wide-ranging guide to the broad diversity of these chemical biomarkers, is the first to be structured around the compounds themselves, and examines them in a connected and comprehensive way. This timely book is appropriate for advanced undergraduate and graduate students seeking training in this area; researchers in biochemistry, organic geochemistry, and biogeochemistry; researchers working on aspects of organic cycling in aquatic ecosystems; and paleoceanographers, petroleum geologists, and ecologists. Provides a guide to the broad diversity of chemical biomarkers in aquatic environments The first textbook to be structured around the compounds themselves Describes the structure, biochemical synthesis, analysis, and reactivity of each class of biomarkers Offers a selection of relevant applications to aquatic systems, including lakes, rivers, estuaries, oceans, and paleoenvironments Demonstrates the utility of using organic molecules as tracers of processes occurring in aquatic ecosystems, both modern and ancient
Chemical Biomarkers in Aquatic Ecosystems
by Thomas S. BianchiThis textbook provides a unique and thorough look at the application of chemical biomarkers to aquatic ecosystems. Defining a chemical biomarker as a compound that can be linked to particular sources of organic matter identified in the sediment record, the book indicates that the application of these biomarkers for an understanding of aquatic ecosystems consists of a biogeochemical approach that has been quite successful but underused. This book offers a wide-ranging guide to the broad diversity of these chemical biomarkers, is the first to be structured around the compounds themselves, and examines them in a connected and comprehensive way. This timely book is appropriate for advanced undergraduate and graduate students seeking training in this area; researchers in biochemistry, organic geochemistry, and biogeochemistry; researchers working on aspects of organic cycling in aquatic ecosystems; and paleoceanographers, petroleum geologists, and ecologists. Provides a guide to the broad diversity of chemical biomarkers in aquatic environmentsThe first textbook to be structured around the compounds themselvesDescribes the structure, biochemical synthesis, analysis, and reactivity of each class of biomarkersOffers a selection of relevant applications to aquatic systems, including lakes, rivers, estuaries, oceans, and paleoenvironmentsDemonstrates the utility of using organic molecules as tracers of processes occurring in aquatic ecosystems, both modern and ancient
Chemical Bonding in Transition Metal Carbides
by Sir Alan CottrellThis book presents a mainly qualitative understanding of this family of materials which ranges from simple NaCl type compounds to complex chromium carbides.
Chemical Calculations: Mathematics for Chemistry, Third Edition
by Paul C. YatesUniquely organized by chemical rather than mathematical topics, this book relates each mathematical technique to the chemical concepts where it applies. The new edition features additional, revised, and updated material in every chapter, and maintains the clarity of the previous edition with appropriate organization of topics and improved cross-referencing where mathematical techniques occur more than once. The text contains additional worked examples and end-of-chapter exercises with detailed solutions—giving students the opportunity to apply previously introduced techniques to chemically related problems. An ideal course companion for chemistry courses throughout the length of a degree. Features This book covers the difficult area of mathematics in an easy-to-read format for students and professionals in chemistry and related subjects Structured according to chemical rather than mathematical topics Each topic has 10 end of chapter applied chemistry problems to provide practice in applying the techniques to real chemistry Indexing of material by both chemical and mathematical topics Extends its utility as a concise and practical reference for professionals in a wide array of scientific disciplines involving chemistry
Chemical Communication in Crustaceans
by Thomas Breithaupt Martin ThielThe crustaceans are ecologically and economically important organisms. They constitute one of the dominant invertebrate groups on earth, particularly within the aquatic realm. Crustaceans include some of the preferred scientific model organism, profitable aquaculture specimen, but also invasive nuisance species threatening native animal communities throughout the world. Chemoreception is the most important sensory modality of crustaceans, acquiring important information about their environment and picking up the chemical signals that mediate communication with conspecifics. Significant advances have been made in our understanding of crustacean chemical communication during the past decade. This includes knowledge about the identity, production, transfer, reception and behavioral function of chemical signals in selected crustacean groups. While it is well known that chemical communication is an integral part of the behavioral ecology of most living organisms, the intricate ways in which organisms allocate chemicals in communication remains enigmatic. How does the environment influence the evolution of chemical communication? What are the environmental cues that induce production or release of chemicals? How do individuals economize production and utilization of chemicals? What is the importance of molecule specificity or mix of a molecule cocktail in chemical communication? What is the role of chemical cues in multimodal communication? How does the ontogenetic stage, the sex or the physiological status of an individual affect its reaction to chemical cues? Many of these questions still represent important challenges to biologists.
Chemical Communication in a Post-Genomic World
by Engineering National Academies of SciencesOne major goal of post-genomic biology is to understand the function of genes. Many gene functions are comprehensible only within the context of chemical communication, and this symposium seeks to highlight emerging research on genomics and chemical communication and catalyze further development of this highly productive interface. Many of the most abundantly represented genes in the genomes characterized to date encode proteins mediating interactions among organisms, including odorant receptors and binding proteins, enzymes involved in biosynthesis of pheromones and toxins, and enzymes catalyzing the detoxification of defense compounds. Determining the molecular underpinnings of the component elements of chemical communication systems in all of their forms has the potential to explain a vast array of ecological, physiological, and evolutionary phenomena; by the same token, ecologists who elucidate the environmental challenges faced by the organisms are uniquely well-equipped to characterize natural ligands for receptors and substrates for enzymes. Thus, partnerships between genome biologists and chemical ecologists will likely be extremely synergistic. To date, these groups have rarely had opportunities to interact within a single forum. Such interactions are vital given the considerable practical benefits potentially stemming from these studies, including the development of biorational products for agricultural and forest pest management, for disease treatment, and for improving the quality of ecosystem health.
Chemical Communication: The Language of Pheromones
by William C. AgostaA wounded minnow attempts to rejoin its school and the other minnows scatter in panic; a single beetle finds a pine tree to its liking and soon thousands of beetles swarm that tree and others in the vicinity; a male Syrian golden hamster is drawn along an invisible trail to a burrow where a female hamster awaits him, ready for mating. These animals are responding to received communications, but, as in countless other occurrences in nature, the language is not auditory or visual--it is chemical.Unlike humans, who gather information largely through sight and sound, most living creatures rely heavily on chemical compounds from other organisms for their basic knowledge of the world. Among the various types of these compounds are the chemical signals exchanged between members of the same species that govern social interactions crucial to survival. These signals are called pheromones (from the Greek "pherein"--to carry--and "hormon"--exciting) and they are used to send warnings, establish territorial boundaries, provoke aggression, control sexual behavior, and locate food. In this volume, organic chemist William C. Agosta explores the chemistry of pheromones and the mechanisms by which they orchestrate animal behavior. Professor Agosta details the intricate process of identifying pheromones and determining the active components within these sometimes highly complex mixtures. He also demonstrates the value of this growing body of knowledge to our understanding of evolution, ecology, human behavior, and agricultural production. The result is a fascinating look at a research area that brings together investigators, information, technologies, and procedures from the fields of biology, chemistry, and behavioral science.Chemical Communication spans the entire spectrum of life, from simple organisms, such as water molds and brown algae, to insects, birds, fish, reptiles, mammals, and in a provocative final chapter, human beings. Along the way, Dr. Agosta provides dozens of captivating examples of pheromones in action: certain male red-sided garter snakes, which increase their chances of mating successfully by "impersonating" a female, thus distracting rivals; or the bolas spiders, which capture male moths by hitting them with an adhesive ball on a string after emitting a female moth pheromone that lures the males within range. The book also includes important evidence that pheromones alter physiology as well as behavior. For example, young female mice reach maturity at an accelerated pace after constant exposure to adult male mice.
Chemical Complexity: Self-Organization Processes in Molecular Systems (The Frontiers Collection)
by Alexander S. Mikhailov Gerhard ErtlThis review volume, co-edited by Nobel laureate G Ertl, provides a broad overview on current studies in the understanding of design and control of complex chemical systems of various origins, on scales ranging from single molecules and nano-phenomena to macroscopic chemical reactors. Self-organizational behavior and the emergence of coherent collective dynamics in reaction–diffusion systems, reactive soft matter and chemical networks are covered. Special attention is paid to the applications in molecular cell biology and to the problems of biological evolution, synthetic biology and design of artificial living cells. Starting with a detailed introduction on the history of research on complex chemical systems, its current state of the art and perspectives, the book comprises 19 chapters that survey the current progress in particular research fields. The reviews, prepared by leading international experts, yield together a fascinating picture of a rapidly developing research discipline that brings chemical engineering to new frontiers. Contents: "Introduction: "Analysis, Design and Control of Complex Chemical Systems "(Alexander S Mikhailov and Gerhard Ertl)""Single Molecules, Nanoscale Phenomena and Active Particles: "Imaging and Manipulation of Single Molecules by Scanning Tunneling Microscopy "(Leonhard Grill)"Self-Organization at the Nanoscale in Far-From-Equilibrium Surface Reactions and Copolymerizations "(Pierre Gaspard)"Single Molecule and Collective Dynamics of Motor Protein Coupled with Mechano-Sensitive Chemical Reaction "(Mitsuhiro Iwaki, Lorenzo Marcucci, Yuichi Togashi and Toshio Yanagida)"Nanomotors Propelled by Chemical Reactions "(Raymond Kapral)"Biology of Nanobots "(Wentao Duan, Ryan Pavlick and Ayusman Sen)""Reaction–Diffusion Systems and Nonequilibrium Soft Matter: "Wave Phenomena in Reaction–Diffusion Systems "(Oliver Steinbock and Harald Engel)"Self-Oscillating Polymer Gels as Smart Materials "(Ryo Yoshida)"Stochastic Fluctuations and Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking in the Chemotaxis Signaling System of "Dicyostelium" Cells "(Tatsuo Shibata)"Mechanochemical Pattern Formation in the Polarization of the One-Cell "C Elegans" Embryo "(Justin S Bois and Stephan W Grill)""Oscillations and Synchronization: "Synchronization of Electrochemical Oscillators "(Mahesh Wickramasinghe and István Z Kiss)"Turbulence and Synchrony in Spatially Extended Electrochemical Oscillators "(Vladimir Garcia-Morales and Katharina Krischer)"Quorum Sensing and Synchronization in Populations of Coupled Chemical Oscillators "(Annette F Taylor, Mark R Tinsley and Kenneth Showalter)"Collective Decision-Making and Oscillatory Behaviors in Cell Populations "(Koichi Fujimoto and Satoshi Sawai)"Synchronization via Hydrodynamic Interactions "(Franziska Kendelbacher and Holger Stark)""Evolution, Synthetic Biology, and Protocells: "Emergence and Selection of Biomodules: Steps in the Assembly of a Protocell "(Susanna C Manrubia and Carlos Briones)"From Catalytic Reaction Networks to Protocells "(Kunihiko Kaneko)"Constructive Approach Towards Protocells "(Tadashi Sugawara, Kensuke Kurihara and Kentaro Suzuki)"Network Reverse Engineering Approach in Synthetic Biology "(Haoqian Zhang, Ao Liu, Yuheng Lu, Ying Sheng, Qianzhu Wu, Zhenzhen Yin, Yiwei Chen, Zairan Liu, Heng Pan and Qi Ouyang)"Readership: Graduate students and scientists interested in complex chemical systems.
Chemical Constituents of Bryophytes: Bio- and Chemical Diversity, Biological Activity, and Chemosystematics (Progress in the Chemistry of Organic Natural Products #95)
by A. Douglas Kinghorn Heinz Falk Junichi Kobayashi Agnieszka Ludwiczuk Fumihiro Nagashima Yoshinori AsakawaFor some 50 years, Professor Asakawa and his group have focused their research on the chemical constituents of bryophytes and have found that these plants contain large numbers of secondary metabolites, such as terpenoids, acetogenins, and aromatic compounds representative of many new skeletons, which exhibit interesting biological activities. Individual terpenoids, when found as constituents of both a bryophyte and a higher plant, tend to occur in different enantiomeric forms. Professor Asakawa has covered the literature on bryophytes in two earlier volumes of Progress in the Chemistry of Organic Natural Products, namely, Volumes 42 (1982) and 65 (1995). Since the publication of the latter volume, a great deal of new information has appeared on bryophytes. One example is that known sex pheromones of algae have been discovered in two liverworts, indicating that some members of the latter taxonomic group might originate from brown algae. From information provided in this volume, it is suggested that two orders of the Marchantiophyta should be combined.
Chemical Contaminants in Human Milk
by Allan Astrup Jensen Stuart A. SlorachChemical Contaminants in Human Milk contains a comprehensive, up-to-date global review of the contamination of human milk with environmental and occupational chemicals. The book covers many different aspects of this problem, including the extent and benefits of breast-feeding, the transfer of chemicals into breast milk, analytical methodologies used in human milk studies, the levels of chemical contaminants in human milk, and geographical variations and time trends in levels. The many different factors that can influence the levels of contaminants in breast milk are also discussed. Other important topics examined include human milk contamination due to exposure of the mother at the workplace and the risk to her baby, the intake of toxic chemicals by breast-fed infants, calculated intakes and official limit values, the toxicological implications of human milk contamination based on available data from animal experiments and human studies. The book concludes with an overall assessment of the current situation, together with recommendations for future work. Chemical Contaminants in Human Milk is a valuable source of information for pediatricians and other health professionals, policy makers involved with ensuring the health and welfare of infants and nursing mothers, nursing mothers and organizations involved in the promotion of breast feeding, and individuals and organizations involved with the study and control of environmental pollution and occupational hygiene.
Chemical Cosmology
by Jan C. BoeyensThe composition of the most remote objects brought into view by the Hubble telescope can no longer be reconciled with the nucleogenesis of standard cosmology and the alternative explanation, in terms of the Λ-Cold-Dark-Matter model, has no recognizable chemical basis. A more rational scheme, based on the chemistry and periodicity of atomic matter, opens up an exciting new interpretation of the cosmos in terms of projective geometry and general relativity. The response of atomic structure to environmental pressure predicts non-Doppler cosmical redshifts and equilibrium nucleogenesis by α-particle addition, in accord with observed periodic variation of nuclear abundance. Inferred cosmic self similarity elucidates the Bode -Titius law, general commensurability in the solar system and the occurrence of quantum phenomena on a cosmic scale. The generalized periodic function involves both matter and anti-matter in an involuted mapping to a closed projective plane. This topology ensures the same symmetrical balance in a chiral universe, wrapped around an achiral vacuum interface, without singularities. A new cosmology emerges, based on the theory of projective relativity, presented here as a translation of Veblen's original German text. Not only does it provide a unification of gravity, electromagnetism and quantum theory, through gauge invariance, but also supports the solution of the gravitational field equations, obtained by Gödel for a rotating universe. The appearance of an Einstein-Rosen bridge as outlet from a black hole, into conjugate anti-space, accounts for globular clusters, quasars, cosmic radiation, γ-ray bursters, pulsars, radio sources and other regions of plasma activity. The effects of a multiply-connected space-time manifold on observations in an Euclidean tangent space are unpredictable and a complete re-assessment of the size and structure of the universe is indicated. The target readership includes scientists, as well as non-scientists - everybody with a scientific or philosophical interest in cosmology and, especially those cosmologists and mathematicians with the ability to recast the crude ideas presented here into appropriate mathematical models.
Chemical Defense in Nature: Structure, Function, and Synthesis of Toxic Secondary Metabolites from Plants and Animals
by Vladimir V. KouznetsovThe book examines biological processes vital for organism survival through a chemical lens. Integrating core organic chemistry concepts, such as structural analysis and synthesis, explores how plants and animals produce and utilize toxic organic molecules for growth, survival, and reproduction.The book focuses on the intricate structures, vital functions, and synthesis pathways of toxic secondary metabolites from plants and animals, illustrating toxic substances' intricate chemical relationships and biological significance. The book addresses the following main questions: Why do animals and plants accumulate these toxic substances? What structures do these compounds have? What effects can they have on man? Can they be prepared in the laboratory and used for medicinal purposes?This book delves into the fascinating world of toxic secondary metabolites in plants and animals, bridging chemistry and biology to unravel their roles in survival. With an interdisciplinary approach, it is a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals in phytochemistry, organic chemistry, and medical sciences.
Chemical Degradation Methods for Wastes and Pollutants: Environmental and Industrial Applications (Environmental Science & Pollution #Vol. 26)
by Matthew A. TarrChemical Degradation Methods for Wastes and Pollutants focuses on established and emerging chemical procedures for the management of pollutants in industrial wastewater and the environment. This reference offers an in-depth explanation of the degradation process, mechanisms, and control factors affecting each method, as well as issues crucial to th
Chemical Dependency Counseling: A Practical Guide, Fourth Edition
by Robert R. PerkinsonChemical Dependency Counseling is a comprehensive guide for counselors and front-line professionals who work with the chemically dependent and addicted in a variety of treatment settings. The text shows the counselor how to use the best evidence-based treatments available, including motivational enhancement, cognitive behavioral therapy, skills training, medication and 12 step facilitation.
Chemical Design of Responsive Microgels (Advances in Polymer Science #234)
by Walter Richtering Andrij PichMicrogels by Precipitation Polymerization: Synthesis, Characterization, and Functionalization, by A. Pich and W. Richtering * Hydrogels in Miniemulsions, by K. Landfester and A. Musyanovych * Nano- and Microgels Through Addition Reactions of Functional Oligomers and Polymers, by K. Albrecht, M. Moeller, and J. Groll * Synthesis of Microgels by Radiation Methods, by F. Krahl and K.-F. Arndt * Microgels as Nanoreactors: Applications in Catalysis, by N. Welsch, M.s Ballauff, and Y. Lu
Chemical Diagnostics: From Bench to Bedside (Topics in Current Chemistry #336)
by Nelson L.S. Tang Terence PoonNext Generation Sequencing: Chemistry, Technology and Applications, by P. Hui Application of Next Generation Sequencing to Molecular Diagnosis of Inherited Diseases, by W. Zhang, H. Cui, L. -J. C. Wong Clinical Applications of the Latest Molecular Diagnostics in Noninvasive Prenatal Diagnosis, by K. C. A. Chan The Role of Protein Structural Analysis in the Next Generation Sequencing Era, by W. W. Yue, D. S. Froese, P. E. Brennan Emerging Applications of Single-Cell Diagnostics, by M. Shirai, T. Taniguchi, H. Kambara Mass Spectrometry in High-Throughput Clinical Biomarker Assays: Multiple Reaction Monitoring, by C. E. Parker, D. Domanski, A. J. Percy, A. G. Chambers, A. G. Camenzind, D. S. Smith, C. H. Borchers Advances in MALDI Mass Spectrometry in Clinical Diagnostic Applications, by E. W. Y. Ng, M. Y. M. Wong, T. C. W. Poon Application of Mass Spectrometry in Newborn Screening: About Both Small Molecular Diseases and Lysosomal Storage Diseases, by W. -L. Hwu, Y. -H. Chien, N. -C. Lee, S. -F. Wang, S. -C. Chiang, L. -W. Hsu
Chemical Dissolution of Metal Oxides
by Miguel A BlesaThe dissolution behaviour of metal oxides has applications in many scientific fields, each with its own jargon and methodological approach. Any scientist interested in this subject should understand the literature from these various areas. This book describe different specialized treatments to surface-controlled metal oxide dissolution reactions and translates them into a unified picture based on surface complexion
Chemical Dust Suppression Technology and Its Applications in Mines (Open-pit Mines)
by Yuan Wang Cuifeng Du Jiuzhu Wang Huaiyu LiThis book focuses on the study of chemical dust suppression in mine dust pollution control by means of theories, experiments, computer simulation, and case application, aiming at providing chemical dust suppression solutions for mining worksites. It has seven chapters, including the following contents: (1) introduces fundamental theories and applications of chemical dust suppression, analyzes the dust source intensity of worksites and the mechanisms of dust generation, and summarizes the dust control measures for different mining worksites. (2) According to the mechanisms of dust generation in different mining worksites, targeted dust suppressants were developed. Through optimization by monomer experiment and orthogonal experiment, the optimum formula of different types of dust suppressants was obtained, and its properties were characterized. (3) The dust suppressant field application process was introduced, and the economic benefits were analyzed. This book is expected to provide valuable references both for researchers and engineering technicians engaged in environmental engineering, safety engineering, occupational health, and mining metallurgical engineering, and it also serves as a textbook for graduate students in above disciplines.
Chemical Dynamics in Freshwater Ecosystems
by Frank A.P.C. GobasChemical Dynamics in Freshwater Ecosystems reviews the processes that control the distribution and impacts of chemical substances discharged into freshwater aquatic environments. The book focuses on the relationships between chemical emissions and the resulting ambient concentration in water, sediments, fish, benthos, plants, and other components of real aquatic ecosystems. Hydrodynamics, sediment dynamics, chemical fate processes, bioaccumulation, and food-chain transfer are major topics discussed in the book. Case studies and models are used to illustrate how quantitative predictions of chemical dynamics and behavior in the aquatic environment can be made. Chemical Dynamics in Freshwater Ecosystems is an excellent reference for aquatic toxicologists, wildlife toxicologists, wildlife biologists, environmental chemists, governmental regulators, environmental modelers, consultants, and students studying the effects of chemicals on aquatic environments.
Chemical Ecology of Insect Parasitoids
by Eric WajnbergInsect parasitoids are a fascinating group of animals in many respects. Perhaps the most fascinating point is that these insects, in the course of the evolutionary time, have developed an impressive way to use chemical compounds to dialogue with the different protagonists of their environment (i.e., conspecifics, their hosts and the plants on which their hosts are living). Unravelling the evolutionary meaning of such chemical communication networks can give new insights into the ecology of these insects and especially on how to improve their use for the control of noxious pests in biological control programmes. Chemical Ecology of Insect Parasitoids is a timely publication, with organised chapters to present the most important knowledge and discoveries that have taken place over the last decade, and their potential use in pest control strategy. Specific relevant case studies are presented to enhance the reader's experience. Suited to graduate students and professional researchers and practitioners in pest management, entomology, evolutionary biology, behavioural ecology, and chemical ecology, this book is essential for anyone needing information on this important group of insects.
Chemical Ecology of Insects: Applications and Associations with Plants and Microbes
by Jun TabataInsects have evolved very unique and interesting tactics using chemical signals to survive. Chemical ecology illustrates the working of the biological network by means of chemical analyses. Recent advances in analytical technology have opened the way to a better understanding of the more complicated and abyssal interactions of insects with other organisms including plants and microbes. This book covers recent research on insects and chemical communications and presents the current status about challenges faced by chemical ecologists for the management of pests in agriculture and human health.
Chemical Ecology: Insect-Plant Interactions
by Jamin Ali Ri Zhao ChenThis textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the principles, methods and applications of chemical ecology, covering such topics as chemical signalling, predator–prey interactions, host plant selection and chemical defence. The book takes the reader through the historical development of the discipline to current state-of-the-art research, delving into recent findings on the role of chemical ecology in conservation and management and exploring how the field may contribute to future innovations in ecological science. A chapter is dedicated to the techniques that have been used in chemical ecology and some success stories.Chemical Ecology: Insect-Plant Interactions is an important resource for advanced undergraduates and postgraduate researchers as well as practitioners in this interdisciplinary field. The book’s layout aligns with the curriculum of chemical-ecology-related disciplines, progressing from basic fundamental principles to a more advanced level. Those studying and researching in ecology, entomology, plant biology and biochemistry will find it invaluable as well as those practising in areas such as agriculture, forestry and pest management.
Chemical Ecology: New Advances
by Anne-Geneviève Bagnères Martine Hossaert-MckeyThe combination of the two terms "ecology" and "chemistry" has recently come into being for researchers, biologists and chemists working at the interface of biology and chemistry. Chemical ecology is now a full research field in itself. Most living species communicate with each other through molecules and chemical signals called mediators. The chemical language, using chemical mediators instead of words, is a universal language in nature, and appears indispensable to the maintenance of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Chemical communication is by far the most used means of communication in the living world. Trying to understand the language of nature, ecologists and chemists are faced with the complexity and creativity of organisms. This book presents the most advanced and varied aspects of this growing discipline. It provides, compared to other available books which mostly deal with relatively simple systems, dual or tritrophic relationships around a small number of model organisms and chemical mediators, a holistic view of chemical ecology.
Chemical Ecology: The Chemistry of Biotic Interaction
by National Academy of Sciences Staff Thomas Eisner Jerrold MeinwaldChemical signals among organisms form "a vast communicative interplay, fundamental to the fabric of life," in the words of one expert. Chemical ecology is the the discipline that seeks to understand these interactions-to use biology in the search for new substances of potential benefit to humankind.This book highlights selected research areas of medicinal and agricultural importance. Leading experts review the chemistry of Insect defense and its applications to pest control. Phyletic dominance--the survival success of insects. Social regulation, with ant societies as a model of multicomponent signaling systems. Eavesdropping, alarm, and deceit--the array of strategies used by insects to find and lure prey. Reproduction--from the gamete attraction to courtship nd sexual selection. The chemistry of intracellular immunosuppression. Topics also include the appropriation of dietary factors for defense and communication; the use of chemical signals in the marine environment; the role of the olfactory system in chemical analysis; and the interaction of polydnaviruses, endoparasites, and the immune system of the host.