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Science Needs for Microbial Forensics: Initial International Research Priorities
Microbial forensics is a scientific discipline dedicated to analyzing evidence from a bioterrorism act, biocrime, or inadvertent microorganism or toxin release for attribution purposes. This emerging discipline seeks to offer investigators the tools and techniques to support efforts to identify the... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2011 -
Aphids as Crop Pests
by Mark Stevens • Jeremy Pritchard • Jacques Brodeur • Rosemary Rosemary • Rufus Isaacs • Christophe Lacomme • Jean-Philippe Deguine • Robert R Martin • Caroline S Awmack • Sebastiano Barbagallo • Chris Bass • James R Bell • A Nicholas Birch • Roger Blackman • Thierry Brévault • Toby J Bruce • Mauricio G Chang • Giuseppe Massimino Cocuzza • Piero Cravedi • T G Davies • Charles-Antoine Dedryver • Ian Denholm • Gregor Devine • Alan Devonshire • Alan M Dewar • Angela E Douglas • Victor Eastop • Owain Edwards • Frédéric Fabre • Alberto Fereres • Linda M Field • Stan Finch • Stephen P Foster • Michael P Garratt • Robert T Glinwood • Fiona L Goggin • Geoff Gurr • Ann E. Hajek • Thierry Hance • Jim Hardie • Udo Heimbach • George E. Heimpel • Gemma L Hough • Maurice Hullé • Michael E. Irwin • Gail E. Kampmeier • Fatemeh Kohandani-Tafresh • Shinkichi Komazaki • Simon R Leather • Samuel G Leigh • Hugh D Loxdale • Manfred Mackauer • J P Michaud • Françoise Munaut • Xinzhi Ni • Judith K. Pell • Jan Pettersson • John A. Pickett • Jon Pickup • Jean-Sébastien Pierre • Hans-Michael Poehling • Sharron S. Quisenberry • Pierre J. Silvie • John J. Sloggett • Denis Tagu • Mark Tatchell • Thomas Thieme • W Fred Tjallingii • Jason M Tylianakis • Laura H Vickers • Christoph Vorburger • Susan E Webb • Martin S Williamson • Steve Wratten • Jing-Jiang ZhouAphids are among the major global pest groups, causing serious economic damage to many food and commodity crops in most parts of the world. This revision and update of the well-received first edition published ten years ago reflects the expansion of research in genomics, endosymbionts and semiochem... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2017 -
Critical Needs For Research In Veterinary Science
Research in veterinary science is critical for the health and well-being of animals, including humans. Food safety, emerging infectious diseases, the development of new therapies, and the possibility of bioterrorism are examples of issues addressed by veterinary science that have an impact on both h... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2005 -
Report of a Workshop on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Workforce Needs for the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Defense Industrial Base
by Technology • Committee on Science • Engineering • Mathematics Workforce Needs for the U.S. Department of Defense • the U.S. Defense Industrial Base"Report of a Workshop on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Workforce Needs for the U. S. Department of Defense and the U. S. Defense Industrial Base" is the summary of a workshop held August 11, 2011, as part of an 18-month study of the issue. This book assesses the STEM ca... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2012 -
Assessment of the SBIR and STTR Programs at the National Institutes of Health
by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine • Policy and Global Affairs • Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy • Committee on the Assessment of the SBIR and STTR Programs at NIHThe National Institutes of Health (NIH) asked the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a quadrennial review of its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, in accordance with a legislative mandate. Using quantit... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2022 -
Understanding Water Reuse
by National Research Council • Water Science and Technology Board • Division on Earth and Life Studies • Committee on the Assessment of Water Reuse as an Approach to Meeting Future Water Supply NeedsIn communities all around the world, water supplies are coming under increasing pressure as population growth, climate change, pollution, and changes in land use affect water quantity and quality. To address existing and anticipated water shortages, many communities are working to increase water con... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2012 -
Assuring the U.S. Department of Defense a Strong Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Workforce
by National Research Council • National Academy of Engineering • Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences • Policy and Global Affairs • Board on Higher Education and Workforce • Committee on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Workforce Needs for the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Defense Industrial BaseThe ability of the nation's military to prevail during future conflicts, and to fulfill its humanitarian and other missions, depends on continued advances in the nation's technology base. A workforce with robust Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) capabilities is critical to sust... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2012