Life in Extreme Environments
9781834410159
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Arcler Education Inc
Overview
Life persists in some of Earth’s harshest environments, from boiling springs to polar ice and deep-sea vents. Studying these resilient organisms provides insight into the adaptability and limits of life. Life in Extreme Environments investigates extremophiles and their survival mechanisms in high-pressure, high-salinity, and radiation-rich conditions. The book explores biochemical adaptations, genetic resilience, and potential applications in biotechnology and astrobiology. It also highlights the significance of extremophiles in understanding the origins and evolution of life. Combining molecular biology with ecological and planetary perspectives, it offers a fascinating look into life’s remarkable ability to thrive beyond conventional boundaries.
Author Bio
Prof. Manoranjan Prasad Sinha, M.Sc., (Gold medallist), Ph.D., D.Sc., FAZ, FZSI, FNEA, a Professor of Zoology is currently Vice Chancellor of S.K.M. University, Dumka (Jharkhand) and has served as Pro-Vice Chancellor of V.B.U. Hazaribag. He is a recipient of many awards like Dr. S. Radhakrishanan Education Excellence Award and Scientist of the Century Award, Award of excellence etc. by many learned academic bodies. He is Fellow and Office Bearer of many academic and learned bodies and presently Chairman of Research Advisory Committee of Central Tasar Research and Training Institute and Research Co-ordination Committee members of Central Silk Board Govt. of India. He is credited for publication of more than two hundred research papers in the reputed National and International journals. He is also chief editor of two reputed journals. Prof. Sinha has experience of handling many research projects funded by UGC & DBT, Dept. of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. Prof. Sinha has successfully supervised more than 25 Ph.D. work. The present book is the outcome of some of his findings done with his researcher scholars. He has authored a good number of books.
