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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.

    • Comparative Diagnosis of Viral Diseases

      • 1st Edition
      • December 2, 2012
      • Edouard Kurstak
      • English
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    • Advances in Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biochemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 68
      • December 5, 2012
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Since its inception in 1945, this serial has provided critical and integrating articles written by research specialists that integrate industrial, analytical, and technological aspects of biochemistry, organic chemistry, and instrumentation methodology in the study of carbohydrates. The articles provide a definitive interpretation of the current status and future trends in carbohydrate chemistry and biochemistry.
    • Bioinformatics of Behavior: Part 1

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 103
      • December 3, 2012
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This issue of International Review of Neurobiology is split over 2 volumes, bringing together cutting-edge research on Bioinformatics of Behavior. The 2 volumes review current knowledge and understanding, provide a starting point for researchers and practitioners entering the field, and build a platform for further research and discovery.
    • Advances in Genetics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 79
      • October 2, 2012
      • English
      • Hardback
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      The field of genetics is rapidly evolving and new medical breakthroughs are occuring as a result of advances in knowledge of genetics. This series continually publishes imporatnt reviews of the broadest interest to geneticists and their colleagues in affiliated disciplines.
    • microRNAs in Development

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 99
      • March 2, 2012
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This new volume in the Current topics in Developmental Biology series concentrates on MicroRNAs in Development. It includes chapters on such topics as miRNA networks in neuronal development, let-7 in development, and Hox networks and miRNA. With an international team of authors, this volume is a must-have addition for researchers and students alike.
    • International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 299
      • September 27, 2012
      • Kwang W. Jeon
      • English
      • Hardback
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      International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology presents current advances and comprehensive reviews in cell biology--both plant and animal. Articles address structure and control of gene expression, nucleocytoplasmic interactions, control of cell development and differentiation, and cell transformation and growth. Impact factor for 2011: 4.481.
    • The Role of Sphingolipids in Cancer Development and Therapy

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 117
      • December 31, 2012
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Advances in Cancer Research provides invaluable information on the exciting and fast-moving field of cancer research. This thematic volume looks at "The Role of Sphingolipids in Cancer Development and Therapy"
    • Protein Phosphorylation in Health and Disease

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 106
      • February 28, 2012
      • English
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      This volume explores some of the most exciting recent advances in basic research on protein phosphorylation in health and disease and how this knowledge is leading to advances in the various fields.
    • Adiponectin

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 90
      • September 26, 2012
      • English
      • Hardback
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      First published in 1943, Vitamins and Hormones is the longest-running serial published by Academic Press. Under the capable and qualified editorial leadership of Dr. Gerald Litwack, Vitamins and Hormones continues to publish cutting-edge reviews of interest to endocrinologists, biochemists, nutritionists, pharmacologists, cell biologists and molecular biologists. Others interested in the structure and function of biologically active molecules like hormones and vitamins will, as always, turn to this series for comprehensive reviews by leading contributors to this and related disciplines.
    • Oligomerization and Allosteric Modulation in G-Protein Coupled Receptors

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 115
      • December 2, 2012
      • English
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      In this thematic volume of Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science, researchers reflect on recent developments and research surrounding G protein-coupled receptors. The chapters cover a large breadth of research, including GPCR role in stem cell function and pharmacology. Authors explore in-depth research techniques and applications of GPCR usage, covering theory, laboratory approaches, and unique qualities that make GPCRs a crucial tool in microbiological and cancer research.