Evolution in a toxic world: how life responds to chemical threats
Auteur :
Monosson, Emily
Éditeur :
Island Press
ISBN :
9781597269773
Date de publication :
15 avr. 2013
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,3 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
With BPA in baby bottles, mercury in fish, and lead in computer monitors, the world has become a toxic place. The author traces the development of life's defence systems - the mechanisms that transform, excrete, and stow away potentially harmful chemicals - from over three billion years ago to today.