Life and Death at Low Temperatures (Classic Reprint)

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Editorial: Forgotten Books, 2024

1527839249 / 9781527839243

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating realm of life and death at low temperatures, exploring the profound philosophical and scientific questions surrounding the preservation of life in extreme cold. The author embarks on a comprehensive examination of how various organisms, from single cells to complex animals, respond to and are affected by freezing temperatures. This exploration traverses the historical landscape of cryobiology, drawing upon a wealth of research conducted in the early 20th century. The author meticulously examines the impact of cold on diverse life forms, including bacteria, yeast, algae, protozoa, and even germ cells, spores, and seeds. Through this analysis, the book sheds light on the remarkable adaptability of life and the intricate mechanisms that govern survival in hostile environments. At its core, the book grapples with fundamental questions about the nature of life itself. It delves into the physical states of protoplasm at low temperatures, exploring phenomena such as freezing, supercooling, and the formation of ice crystals. By investigating the causes and mechanisms of cold injury and death, the author offers profound insights into the delicate balance that sustains life and the factors that can disrupt this equilibrium. Ultimately, this book challenges our understanding of the limits of life and the possibilities of its preservation. It reveals the extraordinary resilience of certain organisms in the face of extreme cold and underscores the importance of temperature in shaping the destiny of life on Earth. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. …

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Título
Life and Death at Low Temperatures (Classic Reprint)
Autor
Basile Joseph Luyet, Pierre Marie Gehenio
Editorial
Forgotten Books
Año de publicación
2024
Estado
New
Tipo de libro
print-on-demand item
Encuadernación
Paperback
Idioma
inglés
ISBN 10
1527839249
ISBN 13
9781527839243
Catálogos de vendedores
Biology

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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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