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In praise of parasites, a surprising exploration of the profound impact of biological freeloaders on human history and o......more
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Discover your elusive "sixth sense"--your brain’s ability to perceive and interpret bodily sensations like hunger and th......more
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The cardiovascular system is vital for human well-being, playing key roles in thermoregulation, nutrient transport, flui......more
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Mark L. Latash approaches motor control as a biological discipline that requires the language of laws of nature, sets of......more
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This volume discusses the latest advancements in modern methodologies used to study liver carcinogenesis. The first half......more
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