Nelson Cabej

Nelson R. Çabej
Born (1939-11-17)November 17, 1939
Nationality Albanian
Occupation Veterinarian, Immunologist, Author, Editor, Biologist
Years active 1961-1995
Known for Work in biology and various other branches of science
Notable work "The Epigenetic Principles of Evolution"; "Building the most Complex Structure on Earth"

Nelson R. Çabej (born November 17, 1939 in Gjirokastër, Albania) is a biologist and author.

Education

He obtained his B.A. in veterinary science in 1961, followed by B.A. in chemistry in 1976, and finally completed his doctorate degree (PhD) in biology in 1986.

Career

He worked as a veterinarian (1961–66 and 1975–1980), as immunologist (1970–1975), book editor (1980–1990) and biology lecturer (1985–1995). He lives in New Jersey with his family.

His multifaceted scientific research includes widely different research areas, extending from applied biology (epizoology), experimental molecular biology and immunology, genetics, evolution theory, development and epigenetics to the history, history of science, linguistics, philosophy, journalism, and translation.

Over the years, Çabej has penned about 100 articles and published 16 books in Albanian and English. Primarily investigative contributions are in the evolutionary biology with emphasis in the role of epigenetics through the nervous system in the evolution of the animal. The theory, which is positively valued in peer reviewed journals,[1][2] is presented in two publications, “The Epigenetic Principles of Evolution” (2012) and “Building the most Complex Structure on Earth” (2013).

Selected articles

  • Cabej, Nelson R. (January 2011). "Neural control of gene recruitment in metazoans". Developmental Dynamics. 240 (1): 1–8. doi:10.1002/dvdy.22505. PMID 21117148.
  • Cabej, Nelson R. (September 2014). "On the origin of information in epigenetic structures in metazoans". Medical Hypotheses. 83 (3): 378–86. doi:10.1016/j.mehy.2014.06.016. PMID 25037317.
  • "Rreth pikëpamjeve që kundërshtojnë autoktoninë e shqiptarëve". Studime Historike (in Albanian). 3: 125–147. 1987.

Selected books

  • Gjenetika [Genetics]. Tirana. 1979. (coauthored with B. Shehu)
  • Nga historia e zhvillimit të shkencës shqiptare [From the history of the development of Albanian science] (in Albanian). 8 Nëntori. 1980.
  • Mbi Natyrën e Jetës [On the Nature of Life]. Tirana. 1984.
  • Njohja Shkencore dhe Biologjia e Sotme [Scientific Knowledge and the Modern Biology]. Tirana. 1987.
  • Probleme Filozofike të Biologjisë [Philosophical Problems of Biology]. Tirana. 1988.
  • Neural control of development: The epigenelic theory of heredity. Dumont, N.J.: Albanet. 2004. ISBN 9780971074668.
  • Epigenetic principles of evolution. London: Elsevier. 2012. ISBN 9780124158313.
  • Building the Most Complex Structure on Earth An Epigenetic Narrative of Development and Evolution of Animals. Burlington: Elsevier Science. 2013. ISBN 9780124017290.
  • Ilirët që mbijetuan : (Përgjigje simpoziumit "Ilirët dhe Shqiptarët" të Akademisë Serbe të Shkencave dhe Arteve) (in Albanian). Fan Noli. 2013. ISBN 9789928165343.
  • Vazhdimësi iliro-shqiptare në emrat e vendeve (in Albanian). Tirana: Fan Noli. 2014. ISBN 9789928165688.
  • Në gjurmët e perëndive dhe mitologjemave ilire [In the footsteps of Illyrian gods and mythologies] (in Albanian). Tirana: Fan Noli. 2014. ISBN 9789928165671.
  • Epirotes: Albanians of Antiquity. New Jersey: Dumont. 2016. ISBN 9781944788896.
  • Prejardhja dhe Formimi i Popullit Shqiptar I [Origin and Formation of the Albanian People] (in Albanian). Tirana: Fan Noli. 2017. ISBN 9789928203953.

Selected science translations

  • Darwin, C. (1859) The Origin of Species. Translated from the English original (1859) publication into Albanian.
  • Mendel, G. (1865). Versuche über Pflanzenhybriden. Translated from the German original, with an introduction for the Albanian readership
  • Autochthonie der Albaner in der deurschen Forschung. A compilation of selected pieces from 12 German historians and linguists of the last three centuries about the autochthony and the Illyrian origins of Albanians. Translated from German. With an introduction for the Albanian readership.

References

  1. ↑ Jablonka, Eva (June 2009). "Book review: The nervous system in development and evolution". BioEssays. 31 (6): 687–689. doi:10.1002/bies.200900039. Cabej is right in arguing that the evolution of the nervous system significantly altered and accelerated metazoan evolution covers a very wide area and provides a host of useful examples arguing convincingly that the nervous system has a central role in animal evolution
  2. ↑ Gabora, Liane (June 2009). "New Biological Books. Evolution. Epigenetic Principles of Evolution: With Emphasis on Developmental Mechanisms of Evolutionary Change in Metazoans". The Quarterly Review of Biology. 84 (2): 193–193. doi:10.1086/603475.
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