Skip to main content

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.

    • Protein Prenylation, Part A

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 29
      • July 10, 2011
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 3 8 1 3 3 9 8
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 3 8 1 3 4 0 4
      This volume of The Enzymes features high-caliber thematic articles on the topic of glycosylphosphatidyl... (GPI) anchoring of proteins.
    • International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 289
      • July 9, 2011
      • Kwang W. Jeon
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 3 8 6 0 3 9 2
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 3 8 6 0 4 0 8
      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 2009: 6.088.
    • Philosophy of Medicine

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 16
      • July 2, 2011
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 4 5 1 7 8 7 6
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 4 5 6 2 4 3 2
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 0 8 0 9 3 0 9 1 6
      This volume covers a wide range of conceptual, epistemological and methodological issues in the philosophy of science raised by reflection upon medical science and practice. Several chapters examine such general meta-scientific concepts as discovery, reduction, theories and models, causal inference and scientific realism as they apply to medicine or medical science in particular. Some discuss important concepts specific to medicine (diagnosis, health, disease, brain death). A topic such as evidence, for instance, is examined at a variety of levels, from social mechanisms for guiding evidence-based reasoning such as evidence-based medicine, consensus conferences, and clinical trials, to the more abstract analysis of experimentation, inference and uncertainty. Some chapters reflect on particular domains of medicine, including psychiatry, public health, and nursing. The contributions span a broad range of detailed cases from the science and practice of medicine, as well as a broad range of intellectual approaches, from conceptual analysis to detailed examinations of particular scientific papers or historical episodes.
    • Concepts and Techniques in Genomics and Proteomics

      • 1st Edition
      • July 1, 2011
      • N Saraswathy + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 0 8 1 0 1 7 3 0 2
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 1 9 0 7 5 6 8 1 0 7
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 9 0 8 8 1 8 0 5 8
      Concepts and techniques in genomics and proteomics covers the important concepts of high-throughput modern techniques used in the genomics and proteomics field. Each technique is explained with its underlying concepts, and simple line diagrams and flow charts are included to aid understanding and memory. A summary of key points precedes each chapter within the book, followed by detailed description in the subsections. Each subsection concludes with suggested relevant original references.
    • Advances in Cancer Research

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 111
      • June 28, 2011
      • George F. Vande Woude + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 3 8 5 5 2 4 4
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 3 8 5 5 2 5 1
      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.
    • Advances in Adrenergic Receptor Biology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 67
      • June 27, 2011
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 3 8 4 9 2 1 2
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 3 8 4 9 2 2 9
      This volume of Current Topics in Membranes focuses on adrenergic receptor biology, beginning with a review of past successes and historical perspectives then further discussing current general trends in adrenic receptor studies in various contexts. This publication also includes discussions of the role and relationship of adrenergic receptors to different systems and diseases, establishing adrenergic receptor biology as a needed, practical reference for researchers.
    • Advances in Microbial Physiology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 58
      • June 26, 2011
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 3 8 1 0 4 3 4
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 3 8 1 0 4 4 1
      Advances in Microbial Physiology is one of the most successful and prestigious series from Academic Press, an imprint of Elsevier. It publishes topical and important reviews, interpreting physiology to include all material that contributes to our understanding of how microorganisms and their component parts work. First published in 1967, it is now in its 58th volume. The Editors have always striven to interpret microbial physiology in the broadest context and have never restricted the contents to “traditional” views of whole cell physiology. Now edited by Professor Robert Poole, University of Sheffield, Advances in Microbial Physiology continues to be an influential and very well reviewed series.
    • Dyneins

      • 1st Edition
      • June 25, 2011
      • Stephen M. King
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 3 8 2 0 0 4 4
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 0 3 7 1 5
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 3 8 2 0 0 5 1
      Research on dyneins has a direct impact on human diseases, such as viruses and cancer. With an accompanying website showing over 100 streaming videos of cell dynamic behavior for best comprehension of material, Dynein: Structure, Biology and Disease is the only reference covering the structure, biology and application of dynein research to human disease. From bench to bedside, Dynein: Structure, Biology and Disease offers research on fundamental cellular processes to researchers and clinicians across developmental biology, cell biology, molecular biology, biophysics, biomedicine, genetics and medicine.
    • Advances in Cancer Research

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 110
      • June 22, 2011
      • George F. Vande Woude + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 3 8 6 4 6 9 7
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 3 8 6 4 7 0 3
      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
    • Functional Textiles for Improved Performance, Protection and Health

      • 1st Edition
      • June 21, 2011
      • N Pan + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 1 8 4 5 6 9 7 2 3 5
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 0 8 1 0 1 7 0 6 7
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 8 5 7 0 9 2 8 7 8
      The textile industry is increasingly based on ongoing innovation and development of higher performance products, and the field of functional textiles is no exception. This book explores the development of textiles with a wide range of functions, with the aim of improving the performance of the product in terms of the protection and health benefits that it can offer.The book is split into two parts. Part one focuses on functional textiles for improved performance and protection, with chapters reviewing antistatic, flame retardant and infrared functional textiles, among many others. Chapters in part two examine the uses of functional textiles in a medical context, including superhydrophobic materials, antibacterial textiles and insect-repellent materials.With its distinguished editors and contributions from some of the world’s leading authorities, Functional textiles for improved performance, protection and health is invaluable for textile scientists, technologists and engineers as well as those designing and manufacturing textiles. It is also a suitable reference for the academic sector.