Books in Life sciences

Dyneins

2nd Edition
November 28, 2017
Stephen M. King
English
Hardback
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 9 4 7 0 9
eBook
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 9 7 0 1 4

Dyneins: Structure, Biology and Disease, Second Edition, offers a broad view of dyneins mechanics, dysfunction, and disease, providing an overview of dyneins from structure and function, to dysfunction and disease. Since the first edition, enormous strides have been taken in understanding dynein structure, its organization in the axoneme, single molecule motor mechanics, and the consequences of defects for human biology, disease, and development. To account for these enormous strides, the second edition is extensively revised. Additionally, the coverage has expanded from 24 to 42 chapters, and is now housed in two volumes. Much of the expanded coverage occurs in Volume 2 which focuses on dynein dysfunction and disease, such as the role of dynein and cancer. Volume 1 covers the history and evolution of dyneins, dyneins in ciliary biology, and cytoplasmic dynein biology, while Volume 2 covers the structure and mechanics of dynein motors and dynein dysfunction and disease.

Artemisinin-Based and Other Antimalarials

1st Edition
November 28, 2017
Guoqiao Li + 3 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 3 1 3 3 6
eBook
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 3 2 1 1 1

Artemisinin-Based and Other Antimalarials: Detailed Account of Studies by Chinese Scientists Who Discovered and Developed Them provides a historical and scientific background of the discovery and development of artemisinin, artemisinin derivatives, combination drugs and related chemicals. It is a historical document, a scientific treatise, and a fascinating description of innovative research on new drug development that is carried out under extremely difficult conditions. The book also includes detailed experiments, physical-chemical procedures, practical methodologies and clinical trials. It is a valuable reference for students and researchers in the fields of scientific history, medicine, pharmaceutical science, chemistry, pharmacology and toxicology.

Encyclopedia of Cardiovascular Research and Medicine

1st Edition
Volume 4
November 27, 2017
Douglas B. Sawyer + 1 more
English
Hardback
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 9 6 5 7 4
eBook
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 5 1 5 4 2

Encyclopedia of Cardiovascular Research and Medicine, Four Volume Set offers researchers over 200 articles covering every aspect of cardiovascular research and medicine, including fully annotated figures, abundant color illustrations and links to supplementary datasets and references. With contributions from top experts in the field, this book is the most reputable and easily searchable resource of cardiovascular-focus... basic and translational content for students, researchers, clinicians and teaching faculty across the biomedical and medical sciences. The panel of authors chosen from an international board of leading scholars renders the text trustworthy, contemporary and representative of the global scientific expertise in these domains. The book's thematic structuring of sections and in-depth breakdown of topics encourages user-friendly, easily searchable chapters. Cross-references to related articles and links to further reading and references will further guide readers to a full understanding of the topics under discussion. Readers will find an unparalleled, one-stop resource exploring all major aspects of cardiovascular research and medicine.

Examining Ecology

1st Edition
November 27, 2017
Paul A. Rees
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 9 3 5 4 2
eBook
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 9 6 0 7 9

Examining Ecology: Exercises in Environmental Biology and Conservation explains foundational ecological principles using a hands-on approach that features analyzing data, drawing graphs, and undertaking practical exercises that simulate field work. The book provides students and lecturers with real life examples to demonstrate basic principles. The book helps students, instructors, and those new to the field learn about the principles of ecology and conservation by completing a series of problems. Prior knowledge of the subject is not assumed; the work requires users to be able to perform simple calculations and draw graphs. Most of the exercises in the book have been used widely by the author’s own students over a number of years, and many are based on real data from published research. Exercises are succinct with a broad number of options, which is a unique feature among similar books on this topic. The book is primarily intended as a resource for students, academics, and instructors studying, teaching, and working in zoology, ecology, biology, wildlife conservation and management, ecophysiology, behavioural ecology, population biology and ecology, environmental biology, or environmental science. Students will be able to progress through the book attempting each exercise in a logical sequence, beginning with basic principles and working up to more complex exercises. Alternatively they may wish to focus on specific chapters on specialist areas, e.g., population dynamics. Many of the exercises introduce students to mathematical methods (calculations, use of formulae, drawing of graphs, calculating simple statistics). Other exercises simulate fieldwork projects, allowing users to ‘collect’ and analyze data which would take considerable time and effort to collect in the field.

Encyclopedia of Cardiovascular Research and Medicine

1st Edition
Volume 4
November 27, 2017
Douglas B. Sawyer + 1 more
English
Hardback
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 9 6 5 7 4
eBook
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 5 1 5 4 2

Multiple Sclerosis, An Issue of Neurologic Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 36-1
November 27, 2017
Darin T. Okuda
English

This issue of Neurologic Clinics, edited by Dr. Darin T. Okuda, focuses on Multiple Sclerosis. Topics include, but are not limited to, Myelin and Axonal Repair Strategies in Multiple Sclerosis; Common Clinical and Imaging Conditions Misdiagnosed as Multiple Sclerosis; Topographical Model for Multiple Sclerosis: A Novel Approach to Understanding Clinical Phenotypes and Disease Activity; Incidental Anomalies Characteristic of CNS Demyelination: Radiologically Isolated Syndrome; Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis: From Recognition to Practical Clinical Management; Progressive Forms of Multiple Sclerosis: Distinct Entity or Time Dependent Phenomena; Advanced Symptom Management Strategies in Multiple Sclerosis, Ethnic Considerations and Multiple Sclerosis Disease Variability; The Dynamics of the Gut Microbiome in Multiple Sclerosis in Relation to Disease; Spinal Cord Imaging in Relation to Clinical Status in Multiple Sclerosis, and more.

Multiple Sclerosis, An Issue of Neurologic Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 36-1
November 27, 2017
Darin T. Okuda
English

Starch in Food

2nd Edition
November 25, 2017
Malin Sjöö + 1 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 0 8 1 0 0 8 6 8 3
eBook
9 7 8 0 0 8 1 0 0 8 9 6 6

Starch in Food: Structure, Function and Applications, Second Edition, reviews starch structure, functionality and the growing range of starch ingredients used to improve the nutritional and sensory quality of food. The new edition is fully updated and brings new chapters on starch and health, isolation, processing and functional properties of starch. Part One illustrates how plant starch can be analyzed and modified, with chapters on plant starch synthesis, starch bioengineering and starch-acting enzymes. Part Two examines the sources of starch, from wheat and potato, to rice, corn and tropical supplies. Part Three looks at starch as an ingredient and how it is used in the food industry, with chapters on modified starches and the stability of frozen foods, starch-lipid interactions and starch-based microencapsulation. Part Four covers starch as a functional food, investigating the impact of starch on physical and mental performance, detecting nutritional starch fractions and analyzing starch digestion. The book is a standard reference for those working in the food industry, especially to starch scientists, food researchers, post-docs, practitioners in the starch area and students.

Manual of Chronic Total Occlusion Interventions

2nd Edition
November 25, 2017
Emmanouil Brilakis
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 9 9 2 9 2
eBook
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 9 9 3 0 8

Manual of Coronary Chronic Total Occlusion Interventions: A Step-by-Step Approach, Second Edition, is an easy to read reference for coronary chronic total occlusion interventions (CTO). Written by recognized national and international experts in the field, this reference compiles the steps necessary to preform, what pitfalls to watch out for, and troubleshooting tactics necessary for coronary chronic total occlusion interventions (CTO). This second edition is updated with new developments in the field. The 2nd edition covers techniques like the Carlino technique, "scratch and go", "BASE", double-blind stick and swap, and subintimal crush, along with tips about how to use the latest complex PCI equipment. It also covers recently published trials, CTO scores and hybrid series. Written to bring a practical and easy to read approach, this book is perfect for interventional cardiologists, interventional and general cardiology fellows, cardiology researchers, physicians, cardiac catheterization laboratory personnel, technical staff,industry professionals and everyone else interested in understanding the cutting edge and rapidly evolving field of coronary CTO interventions.　　

Hazard Analysis and Risk Based Preventive Controls

1st Edition
November 25, 2017
Patricia A. Wester
English
Hardback
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 1 1 8 8 8
eBook
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 1 0 5 0 1 6

Hazard Analysis and Risk Based Preventive Controls: Building a (Better) Food Safety Plan is directed to those food safety professionals charged with ensuring or assisting with FSMA’s preventative controls (PC) implementation and compliance in their routine job duties. The target audience includes those currently involved in the development, management, and execution of HACCP and/or other advanced food safety management systems, as well as those interested in advancing their knowledge base to gain a more thorough comprehension of HARPC requirements. FSMA topics covered include: identifying the food safety team and PCQI; creating the HARPC implementation strategy; starting the food safety plan; conducting a thorough hazard analysis; identifying adequate preventive control measures; determining appropriate PC management components; recognizing applicable verification and validation activities; supply chain management program; recall plans. Other operational topics include: document control systems; internal audit programs; third party audit management; regulatory visit preparation; and maintaining compliance.

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Books in Life sciences

Dyneins

Artemisinin-Based and Other Antimalarials

Encyclopedia of Cardiovascular Research and Medicine

Examining Ecology

Encyclopedia of Cardiovascular Research and Medicine

Multiple Sclerosis, An Issue of Neurologic Clinics

Multiple Sclerosis, An Issue of Neurologic Clinics

Starch in Food

Manual of Chronic Total Occlusion Interventions

Hazard Analysis and Risk Based Preventive Controls

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