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Author : Caitlin Shetterly
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0698160223
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Modified written by Caitlin Shetterly and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A disquieting and meditative look at the issue that started the biggest food fight of our time--GMOs. From a journalist and mother who learned that genetically modified corn was the culprit behind what was making her and her child sick, a must-read book for anyone trying to parse the incendiary discussion about genetically modified foods. *One of Publishers Weekly's Best Books 2016* "More so than definitive answers, the questions that Shetterly advances are a persuasive reminder of how important the continued fight for true transparency in the food industry is." --Goop GMO products are among the most consumed and the least understood substances in the United States today. They appear not only in the food we eat, but in everything from the interior coating of paper coffee cups and medicines to diapers and toothpaste. We are often completely unaware of their presence. Caitlin Shetterly discovered the importance of GMOs the hard way. Shortly after she learned that her son had an alarming sensitivity to GMO corn, she was told that she had the same condition, and her family’s daily existence changed forever. An expansion of Shetterly’s viral Elle article “The Bad Seed,” Modified delves deep into the heart of the matter—from the cornfields of Nebraska to the beekeeping conventions in Brussels—to shine a light on the people, the science, and the corporations behind the food we serve ourselves and our families every day. Deeper than an exposé, and written by a mother and journalist whose journey had no agenda other than to understand the nuance and confusion behind GMOs, Modified is a rare breed of book that will at once make you weep at the majestic beauty of our Great Plains and force you to harvest deep seeds of doubt about the invisible monsters currently infiltrating our food and our land and threatening our future.

Author : Maria Isabel Gil
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 012804621X
Total Pages : 684 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Controlled and Modified Atmospheres for Fresh and Fresh-Cut Produce written by Maria Isabel Gil and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-02-12 with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Controlled and Modified Atmospheres for Fresh and Fresh-Cut Produce is the ultimate reference book of CA/MA recommendations for selected commodities. It includes the basic knowledge of physiology and technologies to the current application of recommended CA/MAP conditions for fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. For each commodity, a summary with requirements and recommendations is presented. The book is divided into three parts, with each focusing on different aspects of CA/MA, including fundamental topics on the physiological and quality effects of CA and MAP for fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, optimal CA/MAP conditions and recommendations, and optimal conditions for fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Provides guidelines and recommendations of CA/MAP for the fresh produce industry Illustrates the benefits and defects caused by CA/MA in full color Brings more than 54 fruits and vegetables and their respective summary with the requirements and recommendations of CA/MA conditions Includes the optimal CA/MAP conditions and recommendations for selected fresh fruits and vegetables

Author : Behance
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9783899555387
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Super-Modified written by Behance and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behance is the Facebook of the creative community worldwide. Exclusively compiled by the Behance team, this book presents the best and most groundbreaking work featured on the platform.

Author : Pascale Piguet
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 3805590652
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Genetically Modified Organisms and Genetic Engineering in Research and Therapy written by Pascale Piguet and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2012 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Genetically modified organisms (GMO) raise societal, political and ethical concerns. They inspire strong resistance or, conversely, enthusiastic assent. The aim of this publication is to give an overview of genetic engineering, starting with the history of the discovery of restriction enzymes continuing with technical aspects of transgenesis to its applications in research and ethical considerations. Be it the use of single engineered cells or GMO, these applications cover a broad array, ranging from disease-oriented research (but not only), to the promising perspectives of gene therapy. Historical and technical aspects give insights into the problems inherent to the creation of GMO, and illustrate the links and limits between genetic engineering, GMOs and gene therapy. A summary article in English and French structures the links between the different chapters and concepts. Scientists interested in genetic engineering of single cells or animal models, as well as in gene therapy, will find an up-to-date review on the use and perspectives of transgenesis. However, this publication is also recommended to the public interested in the definition of GMO, which encompasses a much broader array than the genetically modified crops covered by media.

Author : Marcin Morzycki
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107009758
Total Pages : 347 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Modification written by Marcin Morzycki and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible guide to the linguistic semantics of adjectives, adverbs, gradability, vagueness, comparatives, and modification more generally.

Author : Scott E. Burnett
Publisher : University Press of Florida
ISBN 13 : 0813052971
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A World View of Bioculturally Modified Teeth written by Scott E. Burnett and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2017-10-31 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Brings together studies from diverse time periods and geographic regions to deliver a comprehensive biocultural treatment of dental modification. The volume amply documents the diversity of ways humans modify their teeth and the variety of reasons they may do so."--Debbie Guatelli-Steinberg, author of What Teeth Reveal about Human Evolution Tooth modification is the longest-lasting type of body modification and the most widespread in the archaeological record. It has been practiced throughout many time periods and on every occupied continent and conveys information about individual people, their societies, and their relationships to others. This necessary volume presents the wide spectrum of intentional dental modification in humans across the globe over the past 16,000 years. These essays draw on research from the Americas, Africa, Asia, Oceania, and Europe. Through archaeological studies, historical and ethnographic sources, and observations of contemporary people, contributors examine instances of tooth filing, notching, inlays, dyeing, and removal. They discuss how to distinguish between these purposeful modifications of teeth and normal wear and tear or disease while demonstrating what patterns of tooth modification can reveal about people and their cultures in the past and present. A volume in the series Bioarchaeological Interpretations of the Human Past: Local, Regional, and Global Perspectives, edited by Clark Spencer Larsen

Author : Ken Sun
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9819964342
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Organic Modification of Natural Clay Minerals and Its Adsorption on Anionic PPCPs written by Ken Sun and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-10-20 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book mainly investigates the adsorption of anionic diclofenac sodium on natural clay minerals, the adsorption of anionic chloramphenicol on natural clay minerals and the behavior of surface and interface modification or adsorption on clay minerals. It has significant guidance for learning the transfer and fate of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in the soil. It develops an efficient, low-cost adsorbent material and provides theoretical basis and valuable reference for the effective prevention of groundwater contamination of PPCPs in the field of environmental engineering.

Author : Vikas Mittal
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 3527670289
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Surface Modification of Nanoparticle and Natural Fiber Fillers written by Vikas Mittal and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-07-06 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A review of the various methodologies for the surface treatment of different types of inorganic spherical and fibrous fillers, describing ball milling, cationic polymerization, vapor phase grafting, plasma treatment and UV irradiation in detail. In addition, the book connects the resulting composite properties to the modified filler surface properties, thus allowing for a purposeful, application-oriented composite design.

Author : Steve Smith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780936834801
Total Pages : 119 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book IMCA Modified Racing Technology written by Steve Smith and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Robert Blair
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111875641X
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Genetic Modification and Food Quality written by Robert Blair and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-08-03 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The development of recombinant DNA methods has changed the face of the food industry over the last 50 years. Crops which have been genetically modified are being cultivated in more and more countries and this process is likely to accelerate as desirable traits are identified and transferred to appropriate organisms, and they are cleared by the regulatory authorities. However, the technique has its critics who claim that modification of the genome of the plant (or animal) in this way may pose unknown and unacceptable risks to the human consumer. Genetic Modification and Food Quality: A Down to Earth Analysis is the first comprehensive text on how GM production methods influence the quality of foods and feeds, based on a complete and unbiased assessment of the scientific findings. It presents a balanced analysis of the benefits and drawbacks of gene-modified food sources in the human diet. Chapters approach the topic with regard to different food types such as cereal grains, oilseed crops, vegetables, fish and animal products. Assessing the nutritive value as well as the health and safety of GMO foods, this book is a reference for anyone working in the food production industry and will also be of an interest to NGOs, trade associations and consumers who are looking for an objective, balanced study of this contentious issue.