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Books in Life sciences

Elsevier's Life Sciences collection helps researchers get comprehensive coverage and up-to-date information on the study of living organisms, their processes, and interrelationships, spanning disciplines like biology, genetics, and biochemistry, and addressing emerging trends such as genomics, biotechnology, and sustainability, essential for advancing knowledge and driving innovation in the field.

    • Glycosylation and Cancer

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 126
      • February 26, 2015
      • English
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      Advances in Cancer Research provides invaluable information on the exciting and fast-moving field of cancer research. Here, once again, outstanding and original reviews are presented on a variety of topics.
    • Metabolic Analysis Using Stable Isotopes

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 561
      • September 8, 2015
      • English
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      Metabolic Analysis Using Stable Isotopes, the newest volume in Methods in Enzymology continues the legacy of this premier serial with quality chapters authored by leaders in the field. This volume covers research methods in metabolic analysis using stable isotopes.
    • The Maternal-to-Zygotic Transition

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 113
      • September 14, 2015
      • English
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      The Maternal-to-Zygotic Transition provides users with an expert accounting of the mechanisms and functions of this transition in a range of animal and plant models. The book provides critical information on how maternal gene products program the initial development of all animal and plant embryos, then undergoing a series of events, termed the maternal-to-zygotic transition, during which maternal products are cleared and zygotic genome activation takes over the developmental control.
    • Laboratory Methods in Enzymology: Protein Part D

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 559
      • June 9, 2015
      • English
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      The critically acclaimed laboratory standard for almost 50 years, Methods in Enzymology is one of the most highly respected publications in the field of biochemistry. Each volume is eagerly awaited, frequently consulted, and praised by researchers and reviewers alike. Now with over 520 volumes and 40,000 chapters in the collection, much of the material is still relevant today and is truly an essential publication for researchers in all fields of life sciences, including microbiology, biochemistry, cancer research, and genetics, just to name a few. In this volume, number 545, we have brought together a number of core protocols concentrating on protein, carefully written and edited by experts.
    • Cellular Adhesion in Development and Disease

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 112
      • February 27, 2015
      • English
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      Cell adhesion is a fundamental determinant of embryonic development and organogenesis. Cellular Adhesion in Development and Disease, volume 112 in Current Topics in Developmental Biology, comprehensively surveys current developments in understanding how adhesion systems affect organismal development. Topics covered include nectins, nectin-like molecules, and afadin in development; cadherin adhesion, signaling, and morphogenesis; endothelial cell junctions; epidermal development and barrier formation; and more.
    • Advances in Protein Chemistry and Structural Biology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 101
      • November 11, 2015
      • English
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      The Advances in Protein Chemistry and Structural Biology series is an essential resource for protein chemists. Each volume brings forth new information about protocols and analysis of proteins, with each thematically organized volume guest edited by leading experts in a broad range of protein-related topics.
    • Craniofacial Development

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 115
      • November 16, 2015
      • English
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      Craniofacial Development, the latest volume of Current Topics in Developmental Biology continues the legacy of this premier serial with quality chapters authored by leaders in the field. This volume covers research methods in Craniofacial Development, and includes sections on such topics as microRNAs in craniofacial development and epigenetic regulation in craniofacial development.
    • Encyclopedia of Cell Biology

      • 1st Edition
      • August 7, 2015
      • Ralph A. Bradshaw + 1 more
      • English
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      The Encyclopedia of Cell Biology, Four Volume Set offers a broad overview of cell biology, offering reputable, foundational content for researchers and students across the biological and medical sciences. This important work includes 285 articles from domain experts covering every aspect of cell biology, with fully annotated figures, abundant illustrations, videos, and references for further reading. Each entry is built with a layered approach to the content, providing basic information for those new to the area and more detailed material for the more experienced researcher. With authored contributions by experts in the field, the Encyclopedia of Cell Biology provides a fully cross-referenced, one-stop resource for students, researchers, and teaching faculty across the biological and medical sciences.
    • International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 314
      • January 8, 2015
      • English
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      International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology presents comprehensive reviews and current advances in cell and molecular biology. Articles address structure and control of gene expression, nucleocytoplasmic interactions, control of cell development and differentiation, and cell transformation and growth. The series has a world-wide readership, maintaining a high standard by publishing invited articles on important and timely topics authored by prominent cell and molecular biologists. Impact factor for 2013: 4.522.
    • International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 320
      • November 23, 2015
      • Kwang W. Jeon
      • English
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      International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology presents comprehensive reviews and current advances in cell and molecular biology, and includes articles that address the structure and control of gene expression, nucleocytoplasmic interactions, control of cell development and differentiation, and cell transformation and growth. The series has a worldwide readership, maintaining a high standard by publishing invited articles on important and timely topics authored by prominent cell and molecular biologists.