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 | The newly published Nanotoxicology: Characterization, Dosing and Health Effects by Informa Healthcare, New York, NY is the most updated source detailing research from internationally-recognized nanotoxicologists. Dr. Mary Jane Cunningham wrote Chapter 12, “Gene-Cellular Interactions of Nanomaterials: Genotoxicity to Genomics”, which contains a historical review covering the genotoxicity (toxicity from damage on the genetic level) of low micro- to nano-scale materials as well as new developments in assessing toxicity of nanomaterials by genomics. |
 | Recommended by: Lisa Gonzalez on July 24, 2007
This is the first of a three volume series published by the Botanical Research Institute of Texas describing the plant life of East Texas. Not only is it a great botanical reference, it includes a lot of information about the geology, climate, and human settlement history of East Texas. The attention to detail and the beauty of the illustrations and photos is top notch and makes it well worth the price. The volume is a must have reference book for botanists, naturalists, and anyone interested in the history and flora of East Texas. |
 | HARC employees Dr. Mary Jane Cunningham & Dr. Mrinal Shah are authors of Chapter 3.1, “Toxicogenomics”. The chapter covers the use of OMICs technologies in addressing toxicity issues. These technologies include predicting toxicity by monitoring gene and protein expression (genomics and proteomics), single nucleotide changes in the genetic information of individuals (pharmacogenomics) and real-time monitoring of metabolite patterns (metabonomics). The chapter also covers applications of data analysis methods (bioinformatics) and the use of the compiled data to predict interactions from the molecular level to the level of the organism (systems biology). The final portion of the chapter covers future technologies which may be applied to toxicology. |
 | Recommended by: Antoine Nguyen on March 30, 2007
This book, delightful, humorous and graspable by common mortals, is not only about cosmology, black holes, time travel, etc. It is also a remarkable essay about the conceptual and philosophical revolution of our understanding of the universe. I discovered Stephen Hawking's books after attending his lecture when he was invited by Mr. Mitchell to give a talk right here, in the Woodlands, a couple of years ago. |
 | Recommended by: Robert Harriss on March 13, 2007
This book is a collection of essays that examine the challenges associated with communicating climate change science and policy in order to facilitate social actions. It offers both well-founded, practical suggestions and new conceptual frameworks on how to communicate the actions that can be taken to mitigate and/or adapt to anticipate future climate scenarios. The book is written to reach a wide, interdisciplinary audience of both professionals and interested citizens. |
 | Recommended by: Rich Haut on March 13, 2007
I have recently finished reading the scariest book that I have ever read. No, it was not written by Stephen King. The book is entitled Field Notes from a Catastrophe: Man, Nature, and Climate Change, written by Elizabeth Kolbert. The book provides a sobering clarity of what humanity is facing today. The author goes around the world, talking to just about every researcher on the planet studying global warming. She covers how Fairbanks, Alaska, is losing its foundation as the permafrost melts and huge holes in the earth are opening; how English butterfly species have altered their range; how the Dutch are developing houses that can adapt to the water, becoming amphibious. The book is available at the local library. |
 | Recommended by: Rich Haut on March 13, 2007
I am often asked about renovate a home in an environmentally friendly manner. The book does repeat itself a bit, being sure that the reader fully understands the green strategies/techniques. Overall, I believe it is one of the best for those interested in what to do. |
 | Recommended by: David Hitchcock on March 1, 2007
Several years ago I wanted to give myself a big "raise" and explored how much I would save by getting rid of one car. At that time, I would have saved about $3,000, a pretty decent raise. But of course, there was the question of "what then?". This book by Chris Balish goes through Chris' experience without a car. It may not fit your needs, but does have some great cartoons. Life changes and you might have this chance at some point. Bottom line for us was that we didn't get rid of a car, but I did start biking full time, lower fuel and insurance costs plus will be keeping the car at least a couple of extra years (no car payments!). |
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