Note: Front Cover -- Oceanography and Marine Environment of the Basque Country -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Acronyms -- Contents -- Section I: Introduction -- Chapter 1. Marine research in the Basque Country: an historical perspective -- 1.1. Introduction: The heroic times -- 1.2. The beginning of the scientific studies: from the 17th to the first half of the 20th centuries -- 1.3. The growth in knowledge and the holistic approach: from the 1960s to the 1980s -- References -- Chapter 2. Human activities along the Basque coast during the last two centuries: geological perspective of recent anthropogenic impact on the coast and its environmental consequences -- 2.1. Geomorphological setting and historical background -- 2.2. Physical destruction -- 2.3. Chemical transformation -- 2.4. Environmental regeneration -- References -- Section II: Geography and Oceanography -- Chapter 3. Geology and palaeoceanography -- 3.1. Introduction: Geological location of the Basque-Cantabrian Basin -- 3.2. Morphology -- 3.3. Geotectonic evolution: the opening of the Bay of Biscay -- 3.4. Tectonics: deforming structures -- 3.5. Evolution of the Bay of Biscay: palaeoceanography -- 3.6. Natural resources (gas, oil) on the continental shelf -- References -- Chapter 4. Climate and Meteorology, variability and its influence on the Ocean -- 4.1. Introduction -- 4.2. Climatic classification -- 4.3. Climatology -- 4.4. Special atmospheric events over the area -- 4.5. Relationships between ocean and atmosphere -- 4.6. Interannual variability of climate -- References -- Chapter 5. Sediment supply, transport and deposition: contemporary and Late Quaternary evolution -- 5.1. Introduction -- 5.2. Hydrological regime of the Basque Country -- 5.3. River basin characteristics -- 5.4. Fluviatile sediments inputs -- 5.5. Estuarine and Shelf transport. , 5.6. Regional sediment transport: a Synthesis (Conceptual Model) -- 5.7. Quaternary evolution of the Basque coast -- References -- Chapter 6. Marine Dynamics -- 6.1. Introduction -- 6.2. Wave Climate -- 6.3.Water Level Fluctuations -- 6.4. Currents -- 6.5. Nearshore waves, littoral processes and coastal structures -- 6.6. Model outputs for pollutant dispersion -- 6.7. Concluding remarks -- References -- Chapter 7. Hydrography of the southeastern Bay of Biscay -- 7.1. Introduction -- 7.2. General hydrography of the estuaries along the Basque Country -- 7.3. General hydrography of the coastal water masses -- 7.4. Estuarine and coastal hydrographic features determining water quality -- References -- Section III: Chemical Oceanography and Water Quality -- Chapter 8. Main characteristics of the water masses -- 8.1. Introduction -- 8.2. The estuaries of the Basque Coast: descriptive properties and case studies -- 8.3. The main water masses characteristics of the Basque Coast -- References -- Chapter 9. Contaminants in estuarine and coastal waters -- 9.1. Introduction -- 9.2. Sources of contaminants -- 9.3. Parameters determining the behaviour, pathways and fate of contaminants -- 9.4. Concentrations of contaminants -- 9.5. Long-term evolution of metal contamination -- 9.6. Quality objectives -- References -- Chapter 10. Microbiological quality -- 10.1. Introduction -- 10.2. Origin and source points of microbiological pollution -- 10.3. Problems associated with the microbiological pollution -- 10.4. Legislative framework for microbiological pollution survey -- 10.5. Evolution and actual situation of microbiological pollution along the Basque coast and estuaries -- References -- Section IV: Sediment Characteristics, Quality and Chemistry -- Chapter 11. Characteristics of estuarine and marine sediments -- 11.1. Introduction -- 11.2 Sedimentological analysis. , References -- Chapter 12. Contaminants in sediments -- 12.1. Introduction -- 12.2. Geochemical analysis -- 12.3. Anthropogenic influences of contaminants in the sediments -- 12.4. Methods using for establishing sediment quality values -- 12.5. Distribution of contaminants along the Basque coast -- References -- Section V: Biomonitoring -- Chapter 13. Biomonitoring of heavy metals and organic compounds, at the tissue-organism level -- 13.1. Introduction -- 13.2. Methodology -- 13.3. Contaminants in molluscs -- 13.4. Background levels of heavy metals and quality values in molluscs -- 13.5. Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 14. Biomonitoring of environmental pollution along the Basque coast, using molecular, cellular and tissue-level biomarkers: an integrative approach -- 14.1. Introduction -- 14.2. Molecular -- cellular and tissue-level biomarkers -- 14.3. Case studies in the Basque Country -- 14.4. Concluding remarks: Design of monitoring networks based on the 'biomarker' approach -- References -- Section VI: Communities and Ecology -- Chapter 15. Bacterioplankton and phytoplankton communities -- 15.1. Phytoplankton assemblages -- 15.2. Phytoplankton biomass -- 15.3. Phytoplankton biomass size distribution -- 15.4. Detection of phytoplankton assemblage structure by means of pigment signatures -- 15.5. Phytoplankton production. -- 15.6. Bacterioplankton biomass and production -- 15.7. Role of phytoplankton and bacteria, in the overall microplankton metabolism -- 15.8. Herbivorous versus microbial food webs -- References -- Chapter 16. Zooplankton communities -- 16.1. Introduction -- 16.2. Characteristics of shelf and estuarine communities -- 16.3. Spatial and temporal patterns -- 16.4. Feeding and reproduction -- 16.5. Biochemistry -- References -- Chapter 17. Ichthyoplankton assemblages -- 17.1. Introduction -- 17.2. Historical review. , 17.3. Ichthyoplankton assemblages along the Basque coast -- 17.4. Ichthyoplankton studies undertaken in the Bay of Biscay -- 17.5. Vertical distribution of fish eggs and larvae in the Bay of Biscay -- References -- Chapter 18. Benthic communities, biogeography and resources management -- 18.1. Introduction -- 18.2. Biogeographicai aspects -- 18.3. Main benthic communities -- 18.4. The exploitation of benthic resources and its management -- References -- Chapter 19. Coastal fisheries and demersal estuarine fauna -- 19.1. Introduction -- 19.2. Small-scale coastal fisheries -- 19.3. Pelagic fisheries -- 19.4. Biology of the main target species and related environmental aspects -- 19.5. Demersal fauna in estuaries -- References -- Chapter 20. Seabird populations -- 20.1. Introduction: main features of the Basque coast, in relation to seabirds -- 20.2. Breeding seabirds of the Basque coast -- 20.3 Migration and wintering of seabirds along the Basque coast -- References -- Chapter 21. Biodiversity and conservation of wildlife and natural habitats -- 21.1. Introduction: the international legislative framework -- 21.2. Experience in managing marine biodiversity in the Basque Country -- 21.3. Distribution and threats to marine habitats -- 21.4. Species of interest -- References -- Chapter 22. Recovery of benthic communities, in polluted systems -- 22.1. Introduction -- 22.2. Monitoring programmes: evaluating changes -- 22.3. Recovery trends -- 22.4. Simulation of recovery processes -- References -- Section VII: Overall Assessment -- Chapter 23. Overall Assessment - human impacts and quality status -- 23.1. Introduction -- 23.2. Assessment of human impacts: issues of main importance -- 23.3. Monitoring programmes to assess the quality status of the marine environment -- 23.4. The WFD and the monitoring of estuarine and coastal waters quality. , 23.5. The actual ecological quality of the Basque coast -- 23.6. Future scenarios in terms of water quality along the Basque coast -- References -- Chapter 24. Conclusions: Notes on a Research Agenda for the Region -- Index -- Location Index -- Subject Index.

Note: Cover -- Colour in Art, Design& -- Nature -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Foreword: towards one culture -- Animal camouflage: biology meets psychology, computer science and art -- Lusciousness, the crafted image in a digital environment -- The diversity of flower colour: how and why? -- Sensations from nature -- Goethe, Eastlake and Turner: from colour theory to art -- Zvuk -- Time and change: colour, taste and conservation -- Thermo-hydraulics, colour and art -- Nature's fluctuating colour captured on canvas? -- On the use of colour in experimental fluid mechanics -- Maxwell's first coloured light sources: artists' pigments -- SPECIAL RESEARCH -- Past present and future craft practices project -- Figuring light: colour and the intangible -- Gaelux™ -- Colour in the countryside buildings, landscapes, culture -- Developing the CREATE Network in Europe -- Colour, light and sacred spaces -- Analysis of the use of yellow in seventeenth-century church interiors.

Note: Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- Key Concepts in Human Genetics: Understanding the Complex Phenotype -- Abstract -- Key Genetic Concepts and Terms -- Genome-Wide and Candidate Gene Association Studies -- SNPs vs. Copy Number Variants: New Discoveries, New Technologies and New Challenges -- The Implications of Human Genomic Structure for Sport Science -- References -- Nature versus Nurture in Determining Athletic Ability -- Abstract -- Genetics and Athletic Ability -- The Environment and Athletic Ability -- Conclusions -- References -- Genetics and Sports: An Overview of the Pre-Molecular Biology Era -- Abstract -- Methodological Considerations -- Related Phenotypes -- Muscular Strength and Power -- Motor Performance -- Aerobic Performance -- Responsiveness to Training -- Genetic Considerations in Skill Acquisition -- Future Directions -- References -- Genes, Athlete Status and Training - An Overview -- Abstract -- Genes and Elite Athlete Status -- Genes and Response to Training -- Conclusions -- References -- Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme, Renin-Angiotensin System and Human Performance -- Abstract -- The ACE I/D Polymorphism and Human Performance at Sea Level: Cross-Sectional Studies -- The ACE I/D Polymorphism and Prospective Training Studies at Sea Level -- The ACE I/D Polymorphism and Human Performance at High Altitude -- The ACE I/D Polymorphism and Human Performance: Potential Mechanisms Involved -- Conclusions -- References -- α-Actinin-3 and Performance -- Abstract -- The Role of α-Actinins in Skeletal Muscle -- α-Actinin-3 Deficiency Is Common in the General Population -- The Null X-Allele at the ACTN3 Locus Has Undergone Recent Positive Natural Selection -- ACTN3 Genotype Is Associated with Elite Athletic Performance. , Mechanisms Underlying the Effects of α-Actinin-3 Deficiency on Muscle Performance - Studies in Actn3 KO Mouse and in Non-Athlete Humans -- Conclusions -- References -- East African Runners: Their Genetics, Lifestyle and Athletic Prowess -- Abstract -- Genetics of Performance and the East African Runners -- The Inspiration of Young Runners from East Africa -- The Diet and Way of Life of East African Runners -- Athletics Facilities before 'Westernization' -- Advantages of Such a Situation -- Talent Identification and Nurturing -- The Role of Parents in Athletics Nurturing in East Africa -- The Present Scenario with Regard to Training and Preparation of Athletes -- Conclusion -- References -- Gene-Lifestyle Interactions and Their Consequences on Human Health -- Abstract -- What Is a Gene-Lifestyle Interaction? -- Historical Basis to the Concept of Gene-Lifestyle Interaction -- Why Do Gene-Lifestyle Interactions Occur? -- How Might Information on Gene-Lifestyle Interactions Elucidate the Molecular Basis of Disease? -- How Might Information on Gene-Lifestyle Interactions Help Identify Those at High Risk of Disease? -- How Might Information on Gene-Lifestyle Interactions Be Used in the Treatment of Disease? -- Overview of the Literature on Gene-Physical Activity Interactions on Human Obesity -- Conclusions -- References -- Genetic Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Soft Tissue Injuries -- Abstract -- Tendon and Ligament Structure -- Mechanism of Injury -- Type I Collagen Genes and Musculoskeletal Soft Tissue Injuries -- Soft Tissue Injuries and Chromosome 9 -- Other Matrix Genes -- Matrix Metalloproteinases and ADAMTSs -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Innovative Strategies for Treatment of Soft Tissue Injuries in Human and Animal Athletes -- Abstract -- Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Repair - Current Status. , Towards Future Innovative Strategies: Animal Models -- Examples of Therapeutic Strategies in Athletes -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Gene Doping: Possibilities and Practicalities -- Abstract -- The Concept of Gene Doping -- Candidate Genes for Improving Athletic Performance -- Improving Recovery from Injury -- Current Practicalities in Gene Delivery -- Potential for Harm -- Detection of Gene Doping -- Current and Future Perspectives -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Genetic Testing of Athletes -- Abstract -- Is There a Fundamental Difference between Genetic Tests and Non-Genetic Tests? -- How Powerful Are the Genetic Tests That Currently Exist? -- Who Should Be Able to Request Genetic Tests? -- Conclusions -- References -- The Future of Genetic Research in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine -- Abstract -- From Genetics to Genomics -- Exercise Science -- Sports Medicine -- Gene Doping -- Challenges for the Future -- References -- Author Index -- Subject Index.

Note: Cover -- Design and Information in Biology: From Molecules to Systems -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Design and Nature & -- #8211 -- Introduction to the Series -- Preface -- Chapter 1: Introduction: Part I & -- #8211 -- Design and information in biological systems -- 1. Design, function and elegance -- 2. Evolution and design -- 3. Evolution and information -- 4. Using the information -- 5. Information and the origin of life -- 6. Wider aspects of information transfer -- Chapter 2: Introduction: Part II & -- 8211 -- Genomes, genes and proteins -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Genome evolution -- 3. Organisation of DNA for replication -- 4. More on gene structure and function -- 5. Gene sequence and cellular function -- 6. How many genes are needed? -- 7. Variations on a theme -- 8. Concluding remarks -- Chapter 3: Green grass, red blood, blueprint: reflections on life, self-replication, and evolution -- 1. Of crystals and colloids -- 2. Queen Christina's challenge -- 3. Different views of life -- 4. The beginnings of life on Earth -- 5. Models of biogenesis: glimpses of the truth or just-so stories? -- 6. Information aspects of life, self-replication and evolution -- 7. Virtual worlds -- 8. Von Neumann's self-replicating automata -- 9. In von Neumann's tracks -- 10. Artificial life -- 11. Real-world self-replication -- 12. Self-replicating probes for space exploration -- 13. Self-replication and nanotechnology -- 14. A comparison of natural and artificial self-replication -- 15. Trivial vs. non-trivial self-replication -- 16. Epistemic cut and semantic closure -- 17. Epilogue -- Chapter 4: The Human Genome Project -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Human Genome Project -- 3. The human genome sequence draft -- 4. Functional genomics: assigning function to the genome -- 5. Applications of the human genome sequence in medical sciences. , 6. Concluding remarks -- Chapter 5: The laws of thermodynamics: entropy, free energy, information and complexity -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Application of classical thermodynamics to physics -- 3. Application of laws of thermodynamics in engineering -- 4. Application of thermodynamics to biology & -- #8211 -- glycolysis and the tricarboxylic acid (Krebs) cycle -- 5. Equivalence of thermal and statistical entropy -- 6. Role of entropy in contemporary studies -- 7. Pros and cons of Shannon entropy -- 8. Information and complexity -- 9. Evolution & -- #8211 -- a universal paradigm -- 10. Evolution of the biosphere -- 11. Thermodynamics, life's emergence and Darwinian evolution -- 12. Conclusion -- Chapter 6: The laws of thermodynamics and Homo sapiens the engineer -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Biology and thermodynamics: a bad start to the relationship -- 3. The heat engine and the work engine -- 4. The survival engine: e.g. the lizard -- 5. Work engines and the dome of the Florence Cathedral -- 6. Brunelleschi, the complexity engine -- 7. Some consequences for Homo sapiens -- 8. Is there a fourth law of thermodynamics? -- 9. How mathematical is biology? How chaotic is evolution? -- 10. Conclusion -- Chapter 7: Information theory and sensory perception -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Theories of perception -- 3. Information and redundancy -- 4. Information and noise in continuous signals -- 5. Discussion -- 6. Conclusion -- Chapter 8: Flight -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The origins of flight -- 3. Flight roles and techniques -- 4. Designs for flight -- 5. The energetics of flight: power, speed, size and behavioural ecology -- 6. Conclusions -- Chapter 9: Insect observations and hexapod design -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Justification for biologically inspired engineering -- 3. Anatomy and leg structure of insects -- 4. Insect behaviours -- 5. Insect walking. , 6. The swing/stance phases -- 7. Rough terrain strategies -- 8. Compliance -- 9. Dynamic considerations -- 10. Biological principles for hexapod design -- Chapter 10: The palm & -- #8211 -- a model for success? -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Evolutionary theory and complexity -- 3. Botanical aspects of palms -- 4. Engineering aspects of palms -- 5. Conclusions -- 6. Glossary -- Chapter 11: The human world seen as living systems -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The RSA -- 3. The living systems approach -- 4. Companies -- 5. Changing society in the modern world -- 6. The human factor -- 7. Democracy and justice -- 8. Globalisation -- 9. Local communities -- 10. Conclusion -- Chapter 12: Searching for improvement -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Fitness landscapes and interactions -- 3. Some methods for design improvement -- 4. Summary -- Chapter 13: Living systems, 'total design' and the evolution of the automobile: the significance and application of holistic design methods in automotive design, manufacture and operation -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Living systems, biomimesis and the 'closed loop' economy -- 3. Total design, process and methods -- 4. Sustainability and Life Cycle Assessment -- 5. Three product case histories -- 6. The need for change in automotive design, manufacture and operation -- 7. Current trends in automotive design and manufacture -- 8. Potential changes in the automotive industry -- 9. LCA and automotive manufacture -- 10. Conclusion -- Chapter 14: Emergent behaviours in autonomous robots -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Complexity from simplicity & -- #8211 -- emergent behaviour from simple rules -- 3. Modern reactive robots -- 4. More complex behaviours -- 5. Hardware implementation -- 6. Emergent behaviour through evolution -- 7. Conclusion -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- V -- W. , Y.

Note: Cover -- Kelvin, Thermodynamics and the Natural World -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- About the Editors -- Contents -- Foreword by The Rev. Dr James Collins -- Preface: In appreciation of Lord Kelvin -- Editorial introduction -- Personal -- Chapter 1: Lord Kelvin -- Chapter 2: Kelvin and his world: a cultural overview -- Relationships -- Chapter 3: James and William Thomson: the creation of thermodynamics -- Chapter 4: James Thomson, an engineer and scientist: the path to thermodynamics -- Chapter 5: Kelvin, Maxwell, Clausius and Tait: the correspondence of James Clerk Maxwell -- Chapter 6: Sir William Thomson, Baron Kelvin of Largs and the Institution of Engineering and Technology -- The Laws of Thermodynamics -- Chapter 7: Engineering Thermodynamics and the Carnot Cycle -- Chapter 8a: The first law of thermodynamics: Kelvin's relationship with Joule -- Chapter 8b: The first law of thermodynamics: The Joule-Mayer Controversy -- Chapter 9: The emergence and evolution of the Second Law of Thermodynamics -- Chapter 10: The teaching of thermodynamics today -- Chapter 11: Entropy as thermal charge: an application of bond graphs inspired by Carnot and his cycle -- Chapter 12: Thermodynamic entropy and temperature rigorously defined without heuristic use of the concepts of heat and empirical temperature -- Thermodynamics in the wider context of science -- Chapter 13: William Thomson (Lord Kelvin) and thermoelectricity -- Chapter 14: Kelvin and the age of the earth -- Postscript -- Chapter 15: Kelvin in the twenty-first century -- Conclusion -- Chapter 16: Honoured by banknotes -- Appendices -- Thomson, Brunel and the Atlantic cables of 1865 and 1866 -- The Model Stirling Engine -- Maxwell's Demon -- Universities of the Heat Engine -- Honoured by monuments -- Lord Kelvin and the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Note: Front Cover -- The North-West European Shelf Seas: The Sea Bed and the Sea in Motion II. Physical and Chemical Oceanography, and Physical Resources -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Contributing Authors -- Chapter 9. Tides on the North-West European Continental Shelf -- Introduction -- Observations -- Tidal propagation -- Shallow water and estuarine tides -- Abnormal tides: storm surges -- Miscellaneous tidal phenomena -- References -- Supplementary references (M.B.C.) -- Chapter 10. Wave Climatology of the U.K. Continental Shelf -- Wave terminology -- Introduction -- Geographical distribution -- Obtaining wave data -- Relative wave severity of different areas -- Wave activity at the sea bed -- Future needs -- References -- Additional references -- Chapter 11. Sediment Transport by Waves and Tides: Problems exemplified by a Study of Swansea Bay, Bristol Channel -- Introduction -- Tidal currents -- Standing oscillations and surges -- Current transport of sediments -- Wave transport of sediments -- The combined action of waves and unidirectional currents -- Sediment distribution and transport paths -- Summary conclusions -- References -- Chapter 12. Physical and Dynamical Oceanography of the Irish Sea -- Introduction -- Temperature, salinity and density -- Currents and circulation -- Dynamics of circulation and mixing -- Mixing processes -- References -- Chapter 13. Physical Oceanography of the Celtic Sea and English Channel -- Introduction -- The geographical area -- Weather conditions -- Tides -- Development of the seasonal thermocline (vertical structure) -- Mean distributions of sea surface properties (horizontal structure) -- Residual water movement and circulation patterns -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Chapter 14. North Sea: Physical Oceanography -- Introduction -- Water masses -- Currents -- Hydrographical regions -- References. , Chapter 15. Trace Metals in the Shelf Seas of the British Isles -- Introduction -- Occurrence and distribution of trace metals -- Pathways of input of trace metals in coastal waters -- Bioaccumulation of trace metals -- References -- Chapter 16. Artificial Radioisotopes in the Marginal Seas of North-Western Europe -- Introduction -- Naturally occurring radioisotopes -- Fallout from nuclear weapons -- Nuclear power installations -- Nuclear powered ships -- Other sources of radioactive contamination -- Behaviour of radioisotopes in sea water and sediments -- Behaviour of radioisotopes in organisms -- Radioecology of the north-east Atlantic -- Acknowledgements -- References (cited and additional) -- Chapter 17. Introduction to the Economic and Social (Non-Biological) Resources of the Continental Shelf Seas of North- West Europe -- Generalities -- The classification of resources -- References -- Chapter 18. Sea-Bed Resources. Potential and Actual (excluding Hydrocarbons) -- Introduction -- Placer deposits -- Carbonate accumulations -- Quartz sands and gravels -- Offshore exploitation: dredging -- Beaches -- Navigable channels -- Spoil disposal -- References -- Chapter 19. Extraction of Inorganic Materials from Sea Water in North-West Europe -- Introduction -- Magnesium compounds and magnesium metal -- Bromine -- Water -- Other materials -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Chapter 20. Tidal Power -- Introduction -- Resonance effects and amplification of tidal range -- Operating principles -- Single pool schemes -- Description of La Rance Scheme -- Double basin schemes -- Russian experience -- Modern developments -- Possible British schemes -- References -- Chapter 21. Socio-Economic Development and Management of Coastal Zones -- Introduction -- Industrial and commercial development -- Land reclamation and barrages -- Ports and shipping. , Tourism, recreation and amenity use -- Constraints and conflicts -- References -- Appendix -- Institutes -- Author lndex -- Locality Index (other than major sea areas and submarine features) -- Subject Index.

Note: Cover -- Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- Core Concepts in Human Genetics: Understanding the Complex Phenotype of Sport Performance and Susceptibility to Sport Injury -- Abstract -- Key Genetic Concepts and Terms -- Genome-Wide and Candidate Gene Association Studies -- Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms versus Copy Number Variants: New Discoveries, New Technologies and New Challenges -- The Implications of Human Genomic Structure for Sport Science -- References -- Nature versus Nurture in Determining Athletic Ability -- Abstract -- Nature versus Nurture or Nature Plus Nurture in Sports? -- Genetics and Athletic Ability -- Nurture's Influence on Athletic Ability -- Fetal Programming and Epigenetics: An Example of How Our Environment Can Influence Our Genes -- Conclusions -- References -- Recent Research in the Genetics of Exercise Training Adaptation -- Abstract -- Aerobic Fitness -- Hemodynamic Traits -- Glucose and Insulin -- Lipids -- Body Composition and Adiposity -- Muscular Adaptations -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgment -- References -- Genes and Athletic Performance: An Update -- Abstract -- Gene Variants and Endurance Athlete Status -- Gene Variants and Power/Strength Athlete Status -- Conclusion -- References -- The Future of Genomic Research in Athletic Performance and Adaptation to Training -- Abstract -- Overview of the Current Status -- The Paradigm Shift to the Genomics Era -- Conclusion -- References -- Genes and Musculoskeletal Soft-Tissue Injuries -- Abstract -- Structural Components -- Regulators of the Extracellular Matrix -- Apoptosis -- Concluding Remarks -- References -- Genetics of Musculoskeletal Exercise-Related Phenotypes -- Abstract -- Collagen Fibril Organization and the Mechanical Properties of Musculoskeletal Soft Tissue -- Collagen Structural Genes and Exercise-Related Phenotypes -- Conclusion and Future Work. , References -- Genetic Testing for Sports Performance, Responses to Training and Injury Risk: Practical and Ethical Considerations -- Abstract -- Commercially Available Tests -- Is There a Fundamental Difference between Genetic Tests and Non-Genetic Tests? -- How Powerful Are the Genetic Tests That Currently Exist? -- Who Should Be Able to Request Genetic Tests? -- Conclusions -- References -- Author Index -- Subject Index -- Back Cover.