Books in Life sciences

Molecular Evolutionary Models in Drug Discovery

1st Edition
January 22, 2020
Juan Bueno
English
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Molecular Evolutionary Models in Drug Discovery explores the application of evolutionary molecular models in drug discovery in which secondary metabolites play a fundamental role. Secondary metabolites are not produced in isolation, they are the result of the interaction of genes, metabolism and the environment. The book examines the role of secondary metabolites as leads in drug discovery and on the development of a rational bioprospecting model for new medicines based on the evolution of secondary metabolism. These evolutionary models are part of biological systems and are the most reliable expression of the functioning of living beings.

Technology in Diabetes,An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America

1st Edition
Volume 49-1
January 22, 2020
Grazia Aleppo
English

This issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Grazia Aleppo, will cover key topics in Technology in Diabetes. This issue is one of four selected each year by our series consulting editor, Dr. Adriana G. Ioachimescu. Topics discussed in this issue will include: Evolution of Diabetes Technology, Diabetes Technology in children, Diabetes Technology in adults with type 1 and type 2 Diabetes, Benefits and challenges of Diabetes Technology use in older adults, Integration of Diabetes Technology in Clinical Practice, Diabetes Technology in the inpatient setting for management of hyperglycemia, Standardization of CGM reports, Diabetes Technology and Exercise, Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes Technology use, Automated insulin delivery, and Glucagon, among others.

Technology in Diabetes,An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America

1st Edition
Volume 49-1
January 22, 2020
Grazia Aleppo
English

The Genus Citrus

1st Edition
January 21, 2020
Manuel Talon + 2 more
English
Hardback
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The Genus Citrus presents the enormous amount of new knowledge that has been generated in recent years on nearly all topics related to citrus. Beginning with an overview of the fundamental principles and understanding of citrus biology and behavior, the book provides a comprehensive view from Citrus evolution to current market importance. Reporting on new insights supported by the elucidation of the citrus genome sequence, it presents groundbreaking theories and fills in previous knowledge gaps. Because citrus is among the most difficult plants to improve through traditional breeding, citrus researchers, institutions and industries must quickly learn to adapt to new developments, knowledge and technologies to address the biological constraints of a unique fruit-tree such as citrus. Despite the challenges of working with citrus, tremendous progress has been made, mostly through advances in molecular biology and genomics. This book is valuable for all those involved with researching and advancing, producing, processing, and delivering citrus products.

The Science of Grapevines

3rd Edition
January 21, 2020
Markus Keller
English
Paperback
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The Science of Grapevines, Third Edition reflects the latest insights into cultivar relationships, vascular transport, hormone action, and stress responses of grapevines. Based on the author’s many years of teaching, research and practical experience with grapevines and grape production, the book is completely revised and updated, presenting a comprehensive introduction on the physical structure of the grapevine, its organs, their functions, and their environmental interactions. While many concepts discussed are broadly applicable to plants in general, the focus is on grapevines, especially cultivated grapevines. This book enables readers to use these concepts in their own scientific research or in practical production systems. Scientifically grounded and integrating discoveries in other plant species, the book explores the physiological processes underlying grapevine form and function, their developmental and environmental control, and their implications for practical vineyard management.

Priming-Mediated Stress and Cross-Stress Tolerance in Crop Plants

1st Edition
January 21, 2020
Mohammad Anwar Hossain + 4 more
English
Paperback
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Priming-Mediated Stress and Cross-Stress Tolerance in Crop Plants provides the latest, in-depth understanding of the molecular mechanisms associated with the development of stress and cross-stress tolerance in plants. Plants growing under field conditions are constantly exposed, either sequentially or simultaneously, to many abiotic or biotic stress factors. As a result, many plants have developed unique strategies to respond to ever-changing environmental conditions, enabling them to monitor their surroundings and adjust their metabolic systems to maintain homeostasis. Recently, priming mediated stress and cross-stress tolerance (i.e., greater tolerance to a second, stronger stress after exposure to a different, milder primary stress) have attracted considerable interest within the scientific community as potential means of stress management and for producing stress-resistant crops to aid global food security. Priming-Mediated Stress and Cross-Stress Tolerance in Crop Plants comprehensively reviews the physiological, biochemical, and molecular basis of cross-tolerance phenomena, allowing researchers to develop strategies to enhance crop productivity under stressful conditions and to utilize natural resources more efficiently. The book is a valuable asset for plant and agricultural scientists in corporate or government environments, as well as educators and advanced students looking to promote future research into plant stress tolerance.

Handbook of the Behavioral Neurobiology of Serotonin

2nd Edition
Volume 31
January 21, 2020
Christian P. Muller + 1 more
English
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Handbook of the Behavioral Neurobiology of Serotonin, Second Edition, builds on the success of the first edition by continuing to provide a detailed and comprehensive overview of the many facets of behavioral serotonin research. The text expands on the two key topics, behavioral control (sensory processing, ultrasonic vocalization, and melatonin and sleep control) and psychiatric disorders, including its role on psychostimulant abuse and addiction. The new edition includes two new sections on the serotonin systems interactions and the involvement of serotonin in neurological disorders and associated treatment. Serotonin is a major neurotransmitters in the serotonergic system which one of the best studied and understood transmitter systems. Both are critically involved in the organization of all behaviors and in the regulation of emotion and mood.

Medical Semiology of the Digestive System Part II

1st Edition
January 20, 2020
Manuela Stoicescu
English
Paperback
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Medical Semiology of the Digestive System, Part II provides a comprehensive understanding of medical semiology in the digestive system. Highly illustrated with many original images from the author’s daily medical practice, the book highlights all signs of diseases and important semiological maneuvers in the field. Each chapter incorporates a specific questionnaire with important questions that should be asked to patients in different situations to obtain valuable information that helps identify rare and unusual diseases. This unique feature of the book aims to facilitate the learning process among medical students, while also acting as a quick reference guide for clinicians in practice.

Gastrulation: From Embryonic Pattern to Form

1st Edition
Volume 136
January 18, 2020
Lilianna Solnica-Krezel
English
Hardback
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Gastrulation: From Embryonic Pattern to Form Volume 136 in the Current Topics in Developmental Biology series highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on D. melanogaster, Zebrafish, Chick, Mouse and Human, C. elegans, D. melanogaster Internalization, Sea urchin, Ascidians, Xenopus Internalization, Xenopus Convergent Extension, Zebrafish Epiboly, Zebrafish Internalization, Zebrafish Convergence and Extension, Chick Primitive streak formation and mesendoderm internalization, Octavian Voiculescu, Mouse Primitive streak formation and internalization, Mouse Definitive endoderm morphogenesis, Conservation of movements, and more.

Invertebrate Embryology and Reproduction

1st Edition
January 18, 2020
Fatma El-Bawab
English
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Invertebrate Embryology and Reproduction deals with the practical and theoretical objectives of the descriptive embryology of invertebrates, along with discussions on reproduction in these groups of animals. It explains several morphological and anatomical expressions in the field and covers the embryology of invertebrate animals, starting from the Protozoa, to the Echinodermata, the Protochordate and Tunicates. These groups include economically important aquatic invertebrates, such as crustaceans, as well as medically important invertebrates and economic arthropods. Each chapter is preceded by the taxonomy of the discussed phylum and/or the species to enable the reader to locate the systematic position.

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Molecular Evolutionary Models in Drug Discovery

Technology in Diabetes,An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America

Technology in Diabetes,An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America

The Genus Citrus

The Science of Grapevines

Priming-Mediated Stress and Cross-Stress Tolerance in Crop Plants

Handbook of the Behavioral Neurobiology of Serotonin

Medical Semiology of the Digestive System Part II

Gastrulation: From Embryonic Pattern to Form

Invertebrate Embryology and Reproduction

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