Our animal connection what sapiens can learn from other species / Michael Hehenberger, Zhi Xia ; foreword by Huanming Yang.

Author/creator Hehenberger, Michael
Other author Xia, Zhi.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoSingapore : Jenny Stanford Publishing, [2020]
Descriptionxiv, 333 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm
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Contents Foreword: learn from others -- About BGI and Prof. Yang -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Evolution of life on earth -- 3. Adaptation of life to extreme conditions -- 4. Homo sapiens ("us"): strengths and weaknesses -- 5. The human microbiome: how our health is impacted by microorganisms -- 6. Animals with connection to human knowledge, health, and performance -- 7. Current use and future promise of genetic engineering -- Conclusion -- Appendix: metric or US "customary units" system? -- References -- Index.
Abstract "This book covers the many ways humans benefit from interactions with other living species" -- Back cover.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 291-313) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
ISBN9789814800488 hardcover
ISBN9814800481 hardcover
ISBNelectronic publication
ISBNelectronic book
ISBNMobipocket electronic book
ISBNelectronic book

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