Periodic Tables Unifying Living Organisms At The Molecular Level The Predictive Power Of The Law Of Periodicity

The DNA sequencing of a series of living organisms has elucidated many biological problems. But the internal atomic and electronic evolution of DNA remains to be mapped in detail. RNA and DNA now appear to be the prime determinants of biological evolution leading to the sudden appearance of novel organism structures and functions that emerge "ready made" as a surprise to the organism. This has been demonstrated by the manipulation of genes that led to the sudden production of additional complete wings and legs in flies and birds. The study of this internal atomic construction of macromolecules is being investigated at the large electron accelerators such as the MAX IV Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, Lund University, Sweden. The periodicity of the chemical elements is well known from its iconic Table. Significantly, this periodicity can now be seen to extend to the properties of living organisms. Biological properties as different as: flight, vision, luminescence and regeneration, as well as others, show unexpectedly periodic emergence. They resurface, without previous announcement, in most unrelated plant and animal families and they emerge irrespective of whether the organism is a simple invertebrate or a most complex mammal. Moreover, this periodicity does not necessarily start at the cell or DNA levels but appears initially in crystals and minerals, where it is shown to be a pure atomic and electronic process, e.g. in luminescence and regeneration. The assembled molecular evidence led to the construction of Periodic Tables of living organisms, placing them in a position comparable to the periodicity of the chemical elements. Surprisingly, there are striking resemblances between the periodicities of the chemical elements and those of living organisms. In addition, the two types of Tables increase our insight into the events directing atomic evolution since the periodic law established in chemical elements turns out to be applicable to the periodicity of living organisms. The new Periodic Tables introduce a predictive capacity in biological evolution that before was hardly contemplated. Contents: Biological Evolution is Now Being Studied at the Level of Elementary ParticlesThe Unexpected Surge of Periodicity Among Plants and Animals is Anchored to that of Elementary Particles and Chemical ElementsCarnivory in Plants is Not a "Paradoxical Event" but is Due to the Expression of Specific Genes and Chemical Modifications of DNALuminescence Occurs from Minerals to Fish but not Beyond. It is Both an Electronic and a Genetic EventPlacenta in Plants and in Animals. Its Punctuated Emergence is Decided by Common GenesPenis Evolution from Worms to Humans — A Double Penis Occurs in Most Unrelated SpeciesRegeneration Starts in Crystals, Expands in Plants, but Slows Down in Higher VertebratesThe Eye, the Main Organ of Vision, has had an Ordered Evolution Guided By Self-AssemblyFlight in Air, an Explosive Event Throughout Invertebrates and VertebratesHigh Mental Ability has Resurged Without Previous AnnouncementThe Structural and Functional Similarity Between Marsupials and Placentals has Its Roots in the Plant and Mineral WorldsThe Periodic Tables Lead to a Law of Biological Periodicity which has Predictive Power Readership: Researchers in life science, general public. Keywords: Chemical Periodicity;Biological Periodicity;DNA EvolutionReview: Key Features: This book contains a unique treatment of periodicity at the biological level and of DNA's own atomic evolution

"The DNA sequencing of a series of living organisms has elucidated many biological problems. But the internal atomic and electronic evolution of DNA remains to be mapped in detail. RNA and DNA now appear to be the prime determinants of biological evolution leading to the sudden appearance of novel organism structures and functions that emerge "ready made" as a surprise to the organism. This has been demonstrated by the manipulation of genes that led to the sudden production of additional complete wings and legs in flies and birds. The study of this internal atomic construction of macromolecules is being investigated at the large electron accelerators such as the MAX IV Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, Lund University, Sweden. The periodicity of the chemical elements is well known from its iconic Table. Significantly, this periodicity can now be seen to extend to the properties of living organisms. Biological properties as different as: flight, vision, luminescence and regeneration, as well as others, show unexpectedly periodic emergence. They resurface, without previous announcement, in most unrelated plant and animal families and they emerge irrespective of whether the organism is a simple invertebrate or a most complex mammal. Moreover, this periodicity does not necessarily start at the cell or DNA levels but appears initially in crystals and minerals, where it is shown to be a pure atomic and electronic process, e.g. in luminescence and regeneration. The assembled molecular evidence led to the construction of Periodic Tables of living organisms, placing them in a position comparable to the periodicity of the chemical elements. Surprisingly, there are striking resemblances between the periodicities of the chemical elements and those of living organisms. In addition, the two types of Tables increase our insight into the events directing atomic evolution since the periodic law established in chemical elements turns out to be applicable to the periodicity of living organisms. The new Periodic Tables introduce a predictive capacity in biological evolution that before was hardly contemplated."--Publisher's website.

This enlightening new volume details over 200 species of bioluminescent marine fishes along with their biotechnological and therapeutic applications. It delves into the chemistry, diversity, biology, and functions of these fishes. Bioluminescence, which is a type of chemiluminescence and is a "cold living light," is seen in a wide variety of organisms from bacteria to fish. The chemicals and circumstances of this phenomenon are used for biotechnological, commercial, and therapeutic applications. Bioluminescence imaging technology has provided valuable means for the monitoring of different biological processes for immunology, oncology, virology, and neuroscience. A new emerging biological technique that combines luminescence with optogenetics involves the use of light to control cells, particularly neurons, in living tissue. Bioluminescence may also be as a potential form of green energy. The author states that more than 75% of deep-sea creatures (700 marine genera within 16 phyla) have been estimated to possess this phenomenon of bioluminescence. While marine plants do not display bioluminescence, several organisms such as the dinoflagellate, cnidarian, jellyfish, ostracod crustacean, molluscan squids and lantern fish are well known for their luminescence. Bioluminescence is employed by marine organisms mainly to hunt their prey, to defend against predators and in reproduction. This scientifically comprehensive and well-illustrated book will serve as an essential standard reference for students and teachers as well as marine biologists, fisheries scientists, zoologists, and environmentalists.

A key, critical figure in contemporary biology, a giant in scientific thought, and an author of revolutionary studies alongside hundreds of original works, Professor Antonio Lima-de-Faria leaves us his scientific testament while approaching his 100th year of life. As a "lonely wolf howling in the immensity of the night," he launches his straightforward warning. His message is for those who have ears to hear in a world where "there is no place for the meek." "At present a wave of obscurantism is spreading over Western countries affecting both science and art in a deadly way." "Modern technology has been most successful in transforming our daily lives and in allowing us to conquer outer space. These impressive achievements have, to a large extent, made us dumb, making it difficult to perceive the danger that lies ahead. Hence, there is a pressing need to bring forward the original sources in which, leading scientists and renowned artists, explained the principles that they followed in their discovery of novel phenomena and in the creation of unique works of art. It turns out that both types of minds speak the same language. There is a basic denominator that unites the human endeavor."

Contents. Introduction. Acknowledgments. Part I Periodic Distribution of Properties in Chemical Elements and Minerals. Chapter 1. Periodicity in Chemical Elements. The Order in Chemical ElementsTook Over 100 Years to Establish. The Periodicity of Properties. The Mechanism Underlying the Periodicity in the Chemical Elements. Graphic Display of Chemical Periodicity. Numerous Properties Exhibit Periodic Trends. Anomalies Already Exist at the Level of Chemical Periodicity. Chapter 2. Periodicity in Minerals. Mineral Classification in Based on Chemical Hierarchy. The Periodicity of the Elements Has Determined the Periodicity of Properties in Minerals. Structural and Functional Periodicity-Emergence of the SAme Pattern and Proto-Function in Different Mineral Classes. Part II Periodic Distribution of Functions in Living Organisms. Chapter 3. Period Flight. The Preparation of the Graphs Revealing Biological Periodicity. Flight in Insects Arose from Nowhere. Flight Developed Independently at Five Different Times in Biological Evolution. Flight is Both a Structural and a Functional Process. Flight Demands Many More Structures and Functions than the Existence of a Wing. A Series of Similarities Between the Flight of Insects and that of Birds. Comparison Between the Flight of Bats and Birds. Comparison Between the Flight of Pterosaurs and Birds. The Emergence of Flight in Fish Does Not Appear to be Directly Related to the Environment. Flight in Fish. A Wing and a Fin Can be Made With or Without Bones. The Wing of an Insect and that of a Bird Turn Out to be Built by the Same Genes. Characteristics of Flight Periodicity. Chapter 4. Period Vision. Light-Sensitivity is an Integral Part of the Original Cell Construction. Plant Leaves are Mosaics of Microlenses. Comparison Between the Compound Eyes of Insects and the Light-Sensitive Cells of Leaves. Features of Periodicity in Vision. The Type of Eyes Present from the Protozoa to the Early Chordates. Comparison Between the Eyes of Humans and Cephalopods. Vision Within Insects Displays Periodicity. The Independent Evolution of the Eye Vision and Environment. The Insect Eye and the Human Eye are Produced by the Same Type of Genes. General Features of Vision Periodicity. Chapter 5. Period Placenta. Definition of Placenta. Placenta in Flowering Plants. The Placenta in Invertebrates. The Placenta is Present in Fish. The Placenta in Amphibians and Reptiles. The Placenta Does Not Exist or is Rudimentary in Marsupials. The Periodicity of the Placenta. Chapter 6. Period Bioluminescence. Luminescence in Minerals. Chemical Processes Involved in Bioluminescence. The Occurrence of Bioluminescence. Characteristic Features of Bioluminescence. The Periodicity of Bioluminescence. Chapter 7. Period Penis. The Periodicity of the Occurrence of the Penis Similarities Between the Penis of Humans and Invertebrates. Water Performs with Equal Efficiency the Function of Bones and Other Supporting Tissues. The Emergence of the Penis is Not Directly Related to the General Environment or Organism Complexity. Chapter 8. Period Return to Aquatic Life. Water Changes the Configuration of Minerals and Macromolecules. The Plants that Live in Water have Streamlined Forms. The Plants Reveal that No Change in Genetic Constitution is Necessary to Produce a Novel Hydrodynamic Form and Function. Water-Air and Air-Water Transformations in Plants Experimental Demonstration that Water Decides the Leaf Pattern. The Transformations Involved in the Return to Water in Invertebrates are Similar to Those that Occur Later in Higher Mammals. The Conquest of the Land and the Return to Water in Amphibians. Structural and Functional Modifications in Reptiles Following the Transfer to Aquatic Life. The Hydrodynamic Forms and Functions of Birds Derive from Those of Land Relatives. The Return of Mammals to Aquatic Life Occured Several Times and from Different Orders. The Return of the Carnivores to Water: The Seals. The Sea Cows are Derived from the An

The interpretation of evolution is in a state of upheaval: the rapid advancement of Molecular Biology has led into question many of the tenets of Darwinism and neo-Darwinism which, although valuable approaches at the time they were formulated, never fulfilled the criteria demanded by real scientific theories. In this lucidly written new book, now available in paperback, the author presents and discusses the rapid developments in particle physics, crystallography and molecular biology, and formulates a radically different approach to biological evolution. This treatise is not offered as one more new theory but a radically different approach. In the author's opinion, no real theory of evolution can be formulated at present. Selection is not the mechanism of evolution for the simple reason that it cannot be weighed on a balance, poured into a vial, or measured in specific units. Only a material component can be the mechanism of evolution, and this must be searched for in the strict physico-chemical processes.

Studies of mechanisms in the brain that allow complicated things to happen in a coordinated fashion have produced some of the most spectacular discoveries in neuroscience. This book provides eloquent support for the idea that spontaneous neuron activity, far from being mere noise, is actually the source of our cognitive abilities. It takes a fresh look at the coevolution of structure and function in the mammalian brain, illustrating how self-emerged oscillatory timing is the brain's fundamental organizer of neuronal information. The small-world-like connectivity of the cerebral cortex allows for global computation on multiple spatial and temporal scales. The perpetual interactions among the multiple network oscillators keep cortical systems in a highly sensitive "metastable" state and provide energy-efficient synchronizing mechanisms via weak links. In a sequence of "cycles," György Buzsáki guides the reader from the physics of oscillations through neuronal assembly organization to complex cognitive processing and memory storage. His clear, fluid writing-accessible to any reader with some scientific knowledge-is supplemented by extensive footnotes and references that make it just as gratifying and instructive a read for the specialist. The coherent view of a single author who has been at the forefront of research in this exciting field, this volume is essential reading for anyone interested in our rapidly evolving understanding of the brain.

A concise, basic introduction to modelling and computational chemistry which focuses on the essentials, including MM, MC, and MD, along with a chapter devoted to QSAR and Discovery Chemistry. Includes supporting website featuring background information, full colour illustrations, questions and answers tied into the text,Visual Basic packages and many realistic examples with solutions Takes a hands-on approach, using state of the art software packages G03/W and/or Hyperchem, Gaussian .gjf files and sample outputs. Revised with changes in emphasis and presentation to appeal to the modern student.