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Z Boson Transverse Momentum Distribution, and ZZ and WZ Production
by Mika VesterinenThis work develops novel data analysis techniques enabling aspects of the Standard Model of particle physics to be tested with unprecedented precision using data from the DZero experiment at the high energy "Tevatron" proton-antiproton collider at Fermilab, Chicago. Vesterinen's measurements of the transverse momentum of Z bosons using the novel variable φ* have exposed deficiencies in the current state-of-the-art theoretical predictions for vector boson production at hadron colliders. These techniques are now being used in the experiments at CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and have stimulated considerable interest in the theoretical particle physics community. Furthermore, Vesterinen's measurements of the cross sections for the production of pairs of vector bosons (WZ and ZZ) are to date the most precise ever made.
Z-DNA: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #2651)
by Kyeong Kyu Kim Vinod Kumar SubramaniThis detailed volume compiles key methods and techniques used to establish some of the structural and functional aspects of Z-form nucleic acids. Beginning with chapters on characterizing Z-DNA, the book continues by exploring structure determination techniques, gene- and genome-targeting methods and genome-wide approaches, Z-RNA study, and much more. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step and readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Z-DNA: Methods and Protocols serves as an ideal guide for students and researchers curious about this unique Z nucleic acid as an area of investigation, aiming to help the field grow, flourish, and unravel the hidden and novel roles of Z. Chapter 1 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.This is an open access book.
Zack Files 12: Now You See Me....Now You Don't
by Dan GreenburgA hypnotist's show turns out to be way more than Zack bargains for when he is pulled out of the audience, put into a trance, and his body is "taken over" by the spirit of someone from the past. And that's only the beginning, because the stubborn spirit won't go away when the show's over! It's hard enough having just one self to worry about. What will Zack do with two?
Zap!
by Martha FreemanEleven-year-old Luis is left looking for answers after a city-wide blackout leads him to an electrifying mystery in this edge-of-your-seat thriller from Martha Freeman.Luis Cardenal is toasting a Pop-Tart when a power outage strikes Hampton, New Jersey. Elevators and gas pumps fail right away; soon cell phones die and grocery shelves empty. Cold and in the dark, people begin to get desperate. Luis likes to know how things work, and the blackout gets him wondering: Where does the city’s electricity come from? What would cause it to shut down? No one seems to have answers, and rumors are flying. Then a slip of the tongue gives Luis and his ex best friend Maura a clue. Brushed off by the busy police, the two sixth graders determine they are on their own. To get to the bottom of the mystery, they know they need to brave the abandoned houses of Luis’s poor neighborhood and find the homeless teen legend known as Computer Genius. What they don’t know is that someone suspects they know too much, someone who wants to keep Hampton in the dark. In this electrifying mystery, two can-do sleuths embark on a high-tech urban adventure to answer an age-old question: Who turned out the lights?
Zap! It's Electricity! (My Science Library)
by Buffy SilvermanIntermediate Readers Explore Electricity.
Zap! Nikola Tesla Takes Charge (Great Idea Series #8)
by Monica KullingGrowing up in Smiljan, Croatia, Nikola Tesla dreamed about harnessing the power of Niagara Falls. In 1884, he walked down the gangplank into the New York Harbor with four cents in his pocket, a book of poems, a drawing of a flying machine, and a letter of introduction to Thomas Edison, the "electrical wizard" of America. Upon meeting, Edison sent Tesla to fix the SS Oregon as a test and was so astounded that he offered Tesla a job at his factory.Tesla and Edison had different views about electricity; Tesla wanted to develop an alternate current while Edison wanted to stick to the direct current system. Edison offered Tesla a large sum to make his direct current system more efficient, but when the work was done, Edison refused to pay. Tesla quit and when things were looking bleak, he met George Westinghouse, who also thought that alternating current was the way to light up America. He gave Tesla a job and in 1896, Tesla and Westinghouse built a generator at Niagara Falls that was able to send power as far as Buffalo, New York.
Zapped: From Infrared to X-rays, the Curious History of Invisible Light
by Bob BermanThe universe is literally made of light One hundred years after they were written, Marie Curie&’s notebooks are still too radioactive to handle In 1974 we sent a message to star cluster M13. If any aliens respond promptly, we&’ll hear from them in 52000 From world-altering discoveries of the past to the wonderful science of the present, Bob Berman zooms across the universe to tell the story of invisible light. He reveals what microwaves from smartphones do to our brains, how birds use ultraviolet light to track prey, why gamma rays are the most powerful form of light, and so much more. Replete with amazing characters and mindboggling quantum leaps, Zapped offers a teasing peek into the future and some of the startling technologies we might yet live to see.
Zapped: From Infrared to X-rays, the Curious History of Invisible Light
by Bob BermanHow much do you know about the radiation all around you?Your electronic devices swarm with it; the sun bathes you in it. It's zooming at you from cell towers, microwave ovens, CT scans, mammogram machines, nuclear power plants, deep space, even the walls of your basement. You cannot see, hear, smell or feel it, but there is never a single second when it is not flying through your body. Too much of it will kill you, but without it you wouldn't live a year.From beloved popular science writer Bob Berman, ZAPPED tells the story of all the light we cannot see, tracing infrared, microwaves, ultraviolet, X-rays, gamma rays, radio waves and other forms of radiation from their historic, world-altering discoveries in the 19th century to their central role in our modern way of life, setting the record straight on health costs (and benefits) and exploring the consequences of our newest technologies. Lively, informative, and packed with fun facts and "eureka moments," ZAPPED will delight anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of our world.
Zebra Stripes
by Tim CaroFrom eminent biologists like Alfred Russel Wallace and Charles Darwin to famous authors such as Rudyard Kipling in his Just So Stories, many people have asked, "Why do zebras have stripes?" There are many explanations, but until now hardly any have been seriously addressed or even tested. In Zebra Stripes, Tim Caro takes readers through a decade of painstaking fieldwork examining the significance of black-and-white striping and, after systematically dismissing every hypothesis for these markings with new data, he arrives at a surprising conclusion: zebra markings are nature's defense against biting fly annoyance. Popular explanations for stripes range from camouflage to confusion of predators, social facilitation, and even temperature regulation. It is a serious challenge to test these proposals on large animals living in the wild, but using a combination of careful observations, simple field experiments, comparative information, and logic, Caro is able to weigh up the pros and cons of each idea. Eventually--driven by experiments showing that biting flies avoid landing on striped surfaces, observations that striping is most intense where biting flies are abundant, and knowledge of zebras' susceptibility to biting flies and vulnerability to the diseases that flies carry--Caro concludes that black-and-white stripes are an adaptation to thwart biting fly attack. Not just a tale of one scientist's quest to solve a classic mystery of biology, Zebra Stripes is also a testament to the tremendous value of longitudinal research in behavioral ecology, demonstrating how observation, experiment, and comparative research can together reshape our understanding of the natural world.
Zebrafish: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #2707)
by James F. Amatruda Corinne Houart Koichi Kawakami Kenneth D. PossThis fully updated edition introduces new tools, models, and analytic insights that position the zebrafish even more strongly as an engine of discovery for developmental and disease biology. Beginning with a section exploring detailed methods for use of zebrafish to model a variety of human diseases, the book continues by illuminating the key ongoing role of the fish model in studies of the vertebrate nervous system, tools and approaches using zebrafish to study stem cell and regenerative biology, as well as techniques in genetics and genomics. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step and readily reproducible laboratory protocols, as well as tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and up-to-date, Zebrafish: Methods and Protocols, Third Edition serves as an invaluable guide to propel advances in developmental biology, disease modeling, and regeneration research using zebrafish and medaka as model systems.
The Zebrafish: Atlas of Macroscopic and Microscopic Anatomy
by Joseph A. Holden Jennifer L. Matthews Lester J. LayfieldThe zebrafish (Danio rerio) is a valuable and common model for researchers working in the fields of genetics, oncology and developmental sciences. This full-color atlas will aid experimental design and interpretation in these areas by providing a fundamental understanding of zebrafish anatomy. Over 150 photomicrographs are included and can be used for direct comparison with histological slides, allowing quick and accurate identification of the anatomic structures of interest. Hematoxylin and eosin stained longitudinal and transverse sections demonstrate gross anatomic relationships and illustrate the microscopic anatomy of major organs. Unlike much of the current literature, this book is focused exclusively on the zebrafish, eliminating the need for researchers to exclude structures that are only found in other fish.
Zebrafish
by Koichi Kawakami Graham J. Lieschke Andrew C. OatesIn the last 20 years, research activity using the zebrafish Danio rerio has increased dramatically, due in part to the ease of breeding and raising them, their genetic tractability, embryonic accessibility, and their imaging potential. In Zebrafish: Methods and Protocols, expert researchers provide a collection of experimental techniques for the genetic modification, manipulation, and in vivo live imaging of zebrafish. This volume collects sophisticated and practical techniques, including several not yet widely known, from laboratories around the world. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular BiologyTM series format, chapters include brief introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and accessible, Zebrafish: Methods and Protocols seeks to aid and inspire scientists utilizing this versatile animal model in their research.
Zebrafish
by Patricia McgrathZebrafish: Methods for Assessing Drug Safety and Toxicity offers a practical guide for using zebrafish as a tool for toxicology studies. Consolidating key protocols and approaches to help researchers navigate the important and evolving field of zebrafish models for toxicity screening, this new title describes the methods for using the zebrafish as a model organism to assess compound-induced toxicity on all major organs. Individual chapters that concentrate on assays for each organ system are included and various analytical tools including microscopy, microplate readers, high content imaging systems, ECG, blood pressure monitors, high speed video and motion detectors are described.
Zebrafish: A Model for Marine Peptide Based Drug Screening
by Saravanan Ramachandran Senthilkumar RajagopalThis book offers a comprehensive overview of toxicology, highlighting the significance of peptide-based toxins from marine environments. It discusses the principles of protein-carbohydrate and domain-domain interactions to increase our understanding of toxicology in zebrafish models, as well as drug interaction mechanisms and target definition in drug discovery. It also reviews the structure of marine peptides/toxins and the toxicology of peptide secreting cells and cells that respond to these enzymes, and describes the normal and abnormal toxicology of marine peptides in zebrafish models. Offering insights into the field of proteomics, particularly current practice and research models for solving its many riddles, the book also explains the analytical principles of marine protein-protein and protein-carbohydrate interaction in the context of teratogenicity in target identification in peptide- based drug discovery. Lastly, the book methodically examines the preclinical research on marine proteins/peptides.
Zebrafish Models in Neurobehavioral Research
by Allan V. Kalueff Jonathan M. CachatAnimal models have traditionally played a crucial role in improving our understanding of brain pathogenesis. Zebrafish (Danio rerio) have generated considerable discoveries in the areas of genetics, embryology, endocrinology, and neuroscience. Zebrafish Models in Neurobehavioral Research emphasizes the growing importance of zebrafish in neurobehavioral research and portrays an extensive, thorough perspective on the emergence of zebrafish as robust and translational models. Written by leading international experts, the book covers major topics ranging from stress to learned recognition of environment, encompassing a wide spectrum of the utility of zebrafish within neurobiological disciplines. The chapters provide authoritative reviews of many zebrafish paradigms commonly used in the field today. This book will be a useful guide for zebrafish researchers, and will complement another related book from the popular Neuromethods series, Zebrafish Neurobehavioral Protocols. Comprehensive and up-to-date, Zebrafish Models in Neurobehavioral Research serves as an ideal resource for scientists new to the field as well as for established researchers seeking valuable insight into the growing utility of zebrafish in neuroscience.
Zebrafish Neurobehavioral Protocols
by Jonathan M. Cachat Allan V. KalueffAs a model organism, zebrafish (Danio rerio) offer an opportunity to perform steadfast scientific investigations in a robust and high-throughput manner. In Zebrafish Neurobehavioral Protocols, experts in the field provide a series of detailed behavioral protocols dealing with the major current research areas in the field of behavioral neuroscience. The chapters discuss the use and interpretation of video-aided quantification of zebrafish behaviors, describe novel assays commonly used to quantify emotionality, learning, memory, and social behaviors in zebrafish, and instruct how to quantify endocrine responses and correlate them with behavior. Written in the Neuromethods series format, the chapters provide authoritative reviews of many commonly used approaches in the field today. This "how to" book will be a useful practical guide for zebrafish researchers and will complement another related book from this series, Zebrafish Models in Neurobehavioral Research. Cutting-edge and timely, Zebrafish Neurobehavioral Protocols serves as an excellent compilation epitomizing the growing potential of zebrafish in modern scientific inquiry.
Zebrafish Protocols for Neurobehavioral Research
by Adam Michael Stewart Allan V. KalueffZebrafish (Danio rerio) play an integral role in biomedical research, enabling researchers to examine physiological mechanisms and pathways relevant to human pathogenesis and its therapy. That, along with their low cost, easy manipulation, short reproductive cycles, and physiological homology to humans, has made zebrafish a vital model organism for neuroscience research. Zebrafish Protocols for Neurobehavioral Research addresses protocols for both larval and adult models, written by the leading experts in the field of zebrafish research. Part I of this book takes advantage of the high-throughput nature of larval models to offer protocols for research requiring high output, easily manipulated screens. The second half of the book focuses on the robust and sophisticated behaviors of adult zebrafish, suitable for the neurophenotyping of complex traits and multi-domain disorders. Importantly, these models complement each other, working together to provide researchers with valuable insights into neurobiology of normal and pathological behavior. Thorough and cutting-edge, this volume is a useful, authoritative reference guide that should hold a coveted spot in zebrafish laboratories across the globe.
Zeig mir Health Data Science!: Ideen und Material für guten Biometrie-Unterricht mit datenwissenschaftlichem Fokus
by Carolin Herrmann Ursula Berger Christel Weiß Iris Burkholder Geraldine Rauch Jochen KruppaIn diesem Buch sind Lehrbeispiele gesammelt, die Dozierenden wertvolle Anregungen für ihre eigene Lehre liefern: Es werden Ideen für einzelne Übungen, Unterrichtseinheiten, Prüfungen oder ganze Kurse vorgestellt. Die benötigten Materialien sind für die Nutzer online frei verfügbar, um die Anwendung zu vereinfachen. Alle Beiträge dieses Buches wurden 2020 für den Preis für das beste Health-Data-Science-Lehrmaterial eingereicht, der von der Arbeitsgruppe Lehre und Didaktik der Biometrie der Deutschen Region der Internationalen Biometrischen Gesellschaft und der GMDS ausgeschrieben wurde. So entstand ein breiter Querschnitt an Beiträgen für lebendige Lehre in Biometrie, Epidemiologie, Public Health und ähnlichen Gebieten. Das Buch knüpft damit an die beiden Bände Zeig mir Biostatistik! und Zeig mir mehr Biostatistik! an, denen ähnliche Ausschreibungen vorausgingen. Die Herausgeber unterrichten Biometrie als Haupt- oder Nebenfach an verschiedenen Universitäten bzw. Hochschulen. Es verbindet sie das gemeinsame Ziel, den Austausch von Ideen und ausgereiftem Unterrichtsmaterial im Bereich Health Data Science zu fördern.
Zeitmanagement für Ingenieure (essentials)
by Ekbert HeringIngenieure in Führungsverantwortung sind in besonderer Weise Stress und Hektik ausgesetzt. Ein effektives und effizientes Zeitmanagement hilft dabei, die erforderlichen Ziele zu erreichen und ist ein wichtiger Schlüssel zu mehr Lebensqualität. Nach einer persönlichen Selbsteinschätzung werden die biologischen Gegebenheiten vorgestellt, wie die Leistungs-, Stör- und Konzentrationskurven. Zur Auswahl von Entscheidungen werden die Aufgaben je nach Dringlichkeit und Wichtigkeit in das Eisenhower-Portfolio eingetragen. Daraus lassen sich Prioritäten bestimmen. Als universell einsetzbare Methode für das Zeitmanagement wird die ALPEN-Methode ausführlich behandelt (A: Aktivitäten zusammenstellen; L: Länge der Aktivitäten abschätzen; P: Pufferzeiten reservieren: E: Entscheidungen fällen; N: Nachkontrolle). Wertvolle Tipps werden gegeben zum rationellen Arbeiten in Zeitblöcken, zum Besprechungs-, Telefon- und Besucher-Management sowie zum Umgang mit Zeiträubern und zum Zeitsparen. Zum Schluss wird gezeigt, dass das Zeitmanagement nur in der work-life-balance seinen sinnvollen Platz hat.
Zeke Bartholomew: Superspy!
by Jason PinterZeke Bartholomew has always dreamed of being a spy. But when a case of mistaken identity goes horribly wrong, he's thrust into a world of real-life espionage beyond his wildest dreams. Soon this 7th grade nobody finds himself hunted by the lava-powered behemoth Ragnarok, aided by a mysterious butt-kicking girl who goes only by the codename 'Sparrow', while trying to stop the evil mastermind Le Carré from unleashing a device that will turn millions of kids around the world into brainwashed zombie minions. Zeke has always been a zero, and unless he can fumble his way towards becoming a hero, the world is doomed...Full of action, humor, suspense, and more impractical spy gadgets than you can imagine, Zeke Bartholomew is a hero for a new generation. The fate of the world is in his hands! (uh oh...)
Zelda's Big Adventure
by Marie Alafaci Shane McGZelda has big plans—she wants to be the first chicken in space. She leaves nothing to chance as she builds her spaceship, plans her experiments, and packs for the journey. All she needs now is a little help from her friends, and if they won’t step up, Zelda will just have to manage on her own! Eye-popping art and a story of perseverance and ingenuity prove that for a plucky hen, the sky is never the limit.This modern twist on the traditional The Little Red Hen story features an endearing and resourceful chicken determined to fulfill her dream.
Zeldovich: Reminiscences
by R. A. SunyaevYa. B. Zeldovich was certainly one of the greatest physicists and cosmologists of the 20th century. This volume presents reminiscences of this exemplary academician, providing biographical and historical insights from colleagues who knew him best. Zeldovich's achievements are outlined, including those in relativistic astrophysics and cosmology, the
Zell- und Gewebekultur: Allgemeine Grundlagen und spezielle Anwendungen
by Gerhard Gstraunthaler Toni LindlDieses Lehr- und Methodenbuch soll Studierenden der Biologie, Medizin, Pharmazie oder Biotechnologie wie auch Wissenschaftler*innen und technischen Assistent*innen einen umfassenden Einblick in die Zell- und Gewebekultur vermitteln. Praktische Tipps und Tricks in einer labor- und leserfreundlichen Aufmachung dienen dazu, die tägliche Routine im Zellkulturlabor zu erleichtern. Es sind vor allem die leicht nachvollziehbaren "Man-nehme"-Vorschriften, die den praktischen Wert des Buches ausmachen und zu weiterführenden experimentellen Ansätzen anregen. Exemplarisch werden die wichtigsten Grundoperationen in der Zellkultur behandelt, sodass sich auch Anfänger bei der Kultivierung tierischer und pflanzlicher Zellen gut mithilfe des Buches einarbeiten und informieren können. Der Info-Anhang enthält stöchiometrische Rechenbeispiele, ein umfangreiches Glossar, weiterführende Literaturhinweise und Adressen von Lieferfirmen mit Internetadressen. Die 8. Auflage wurde wieder gründlich überarbeitet und auf den letzten Stand von Wissen und Technik gebracht. Die neuesten Entwicklungen in der Zell- und Gewebekultur, die dreidimensionale Zellkultur, die Kultivierung von Organoiden und Miniorganen wie auch mikrophysiologische Systeme "on Chips" werden in einem neu gestalteten Kapitel ausführlich beschrieben. Ebenfalls neu gestaltet und aktualisiert wurde der Abschnitt zur Kultivierung von Stammzellen. Der Abschnitt über die in vitro-toxikologischen Ansätze wurde ergänzt und aktualisiert. Sie finden ausführliche praktische Anleitungen zum einen zur Authentifizierung humaner Zelllinien, verbunden mit einem Qualitätsmanagement, um Kontaminationen mit Mycoplasmen und Kreuzkontaminationen zu vermeiden bzw. rechtzeitig zu entdecken, zum anderen für die Reduktion der Verwendung von fetalem Kälberserum oder um dieses gänzlich zu vermeiden.
Zen-Brain Horizons: Toward a Living Zen (The\mit Press Ser.)
by James H. AustinA neurologist and Zen practitioner clarifies the benefits of meditative training, drawing on classical Buddhist literature and modern brain research.In Zen-Brain Horizons, James Austin draws on his decades of experience as a neurologist and Zen practitioner to clarify the benefits of meditative training. Austin integrates classical Buddhist literature with modern brain research, exploring the horizons of a living, neural Zen. When viewed in the light of today, the timeless wisdom of some Zen masters seems almost to have anticipated recent research in the neurosciences. The keen attentiveness and awareness that we cultivate during meditative practices becomes the leading edge of our subsequent mental processing. Austin explains how our covert, involuntary functions can make crucial contributions to the subtle ways we learn, intuit, and engage in creative activities. He demonstrates why living Zen means much more than sitting quietly indoors on a cushion, and provides simplified advice that helps guide readers to the most important points.
Zen Science: Stop and Smell the Universe
by Institute of Zen ScienceAn inspirational collection of musings on the wonders of nature and the universe, Zen Science pairs the fun of popular science trivia with the benefits of mindfulness. It takes 30,000 years to create a single ray of sunlight. A pinch of soil contains 1 billion living organisms. For virtually all of the earth's existence -- 99.9994% of time -- there were no human beings. These simple reflections are also deeply profound, revealing how vast and awe-inspiring the natural world truly is. With more than 100 of the most surprising, thought-provoking facts about our planet, Zen Science leads readers towards mindfulness, wonder, and spiritual contemplation. This gentle guide is illustrated throughout with charming line drawings and can be read straight through or consulted periodically for a bite-sized piece of inspiration and joy.