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    • Advances in Microbial Physiology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 69
      • October 5, 2016
      • Robert K. Poole
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Advances in Microbial Physiology continues the long tradition of topical and important, cutting-edge reviews in microbiology.

    • Ion Channels as Therapeutic Targets, Part B

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 104
      • March 29, 2016
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      This volume is the second part of the thematic on Ion Channels as Therapeutic Targets. The popular Advances in Protein Chemistry and Structural Biology series, an essential resource for protein chemists, 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.

    • Marine Auxiliary Machinery

      • 6th Edition
      • January 11, 2016
      • David W. Smith + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Marine Auxiliary Machine: Sixth Edition explains the correct operation and maintenance of marine auxiliary machinery. The book discusses topics such as the arrangements of the engine and boiler room; pipes and fittings and pumps; compressors and separators; and heat exchangers - its types, control of temperature, and maintenance. The book also talks about other machineries such as diesel engines, steam turbines, propellers, and gears; refrigeration and air conditioning systems; deck machinery; and safety equipment. The text is recommended for engineers in ships who would like to know more about the auxiliary machines onboard ships, how they are operated, and the principles behind them.

    • Vitamin D Hormone

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 100
      • January 30, 2016
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      First published in 1943, Vitamins and Hormones is the longest-running serial published by Academic Press. The Series provides up-to-date information on vitamin and hormone research spanning data from molecular biology to the clinic. A volume can focus on a single molecule or on a disease that is related to vitamins or hormones. A hormone is interpreted broadly so that related substances, such as transmitters, cytokines, growth factors and others can be reviewed. This volume focuses on vitamin D hormone.

    • Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering

      • 1st Edition
      • September 15, 2016
      • Ashok Pandey + 4 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Food and Beverages Industry provides extensive coverage of new developments, state-of-the-art technologies, and potential future trends compiled from the latest ideas across the entire arena of biotechnology and bioengineering. This volume reviews current developments in the application of food biotechnology and engineering for food and beverage production. As there have been significant advances in the areas of food fermentation, processing, and beverage production, this title highlights the advances in specific transformation processes, including those used for alcoholic beverage and fermented food production. Taking a food process and engineering point-of-view, the book also aims to select important bioengineering principles, highlighting how they can be quantitatively applied in the food and beverages industry.

    • Fermented Foods in Health and Disease Prevention

      • 1st Edition
      • September 12, 2016
      • Juana Frías + 2 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Fermented Foods in Health and Disease Prevention is the first scientific reference that addresses the properties of fermented foods in nutrition by examining their underlying microbiology, the specific characteristics of a wide variety of fermented foods, and their effects in health and disease. The current awareness of the link between diet and health drives growth in the industry, opening new commercial opportunities. Coverage in the book includes the role of microorganisms that are involved in the fermentation of bioactive and potentially toxic compounds, their contribution to health-promoting properties, and the safety of traditional fermented foods. Authored by worldwide scientists and researchers, this book provides the food industry with new insights on the development of value-added fermented foods products, while also presenting nutritionists and dieticians with a useful resource to help them develop strategies to assist in the prevention of disease or to slow its onset and severity.

    • International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 326
      • August 2, 2016
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology presents comprehensive reviews and current advances in cell and molecular biology. The series has a worldwide readership, maintaining its high standard by publishing invited articles on important and timely topics that are authored by prominent cell and molecular biologists.

    • Na Channels from Phyla to Function

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 78
      • August 29, 2016
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Na Channels from Phyla to Function, the latest volume in the Current Topics in Membranes series, is targeted toward scientists and researchers in biochemistry and molecular and cellular biology, providing the necessary membrane research to assist them in discovering the current state of a particular field and in learning where that field is heading. This volume offers an up-to-date presentation of the current knowledge in the field of Na Channels.

    • Advances in Applied Microbiology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 97
      • October 27, 2016
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Advances in Applied Microbiology continues to be one of the most widely read and authoritative review sources in microbiology, containing comprehensive reviews of the most current research in applied microbiology. Users will find invaluable references and information on a variety of areas, including protozoan grazing of freshwater biofilms, metals in yeast fermentation processes, the interpretation of host-pathogen dialogue through microarrays, and the role of polyamines in bacterial growth and biofilm formation. Eclectic volumes are supplemented by thematic volumes on various topics, including Archaea and sick building syndrome.

    • Genetics of Monogenic and Syndromic Obesity

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 140
      • May 27, 2016
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Genetics of Monogenic and Syndromic Obesity is the latest volume in the Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science series.

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