Assembly Of Life Sciences Us Committee On Medical And Biologic Effects

Current Catalog

• Author(s): National Library of Medicine (U.S.)

• Categories: Medicine

• Type: Book
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• Published: 1993
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• Publisher: Unknown

First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.

The Britannica Guide to The Atom

• Author(s): Erik Gregersen Associate Editor, Astronomy and Space Exploration

• Categories: Juvenile Nonfiction

• Type: Book
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• Published: 2011-01-15
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• Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Discusses the structure of the atom and reveals the ways the parts facilitate both radioactivity and nuclear reactions.

Annual Report - National Academy of Engineering

• Author(s): National Academy of Engineering

• Categories: Engineering

• Type: Book
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• Published: 1973
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• Publisher: Unknown

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Methods development for assessing air pollution control benefits

• Author(s): United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Health and Ecological Effects

• Type: Book
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• Published: 1979
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• Publisher: Unknown

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Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health

• Author(s): Institute of Medicine, Board on Health Sciences Policy, Committee on Understanding the Biology of Sex and Gender Differences

• Categories: Medical

• Type: Book
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• Published: 2001-07-02
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• Publisher: National Academies Press

It's obvious why only men develop prostate cancer and why only women get ovarian cancer. But it is not obvious why women are more likely to recover language ability after a stroke than men or why women are more apt to develop autoimmune diseases such as lupus. Sex differences in health throughout the lifespan have been documented. Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health begins to snap the pieces of the puzzle into place so that this knowledge can be used to improve health for both sexes. From behavior and cognition to metabolism and response to chemicals and infectious organisms, this book explores the health impact of sex (being male or female, according to reproductive organ...