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New Protein Foods

1st Edition
October 22, 2013
Aaron M. Altschul
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New Protein Foods Volume 3: Animal Protein Supplies Part A reviews issues, states questions, and proposes answers with regard to the supplies of animal protein for human consumption. The text is divided into four parts. Part I deals with the issues on animal protein supplies and the trends in human population, food, and income. Part II covers topics such as the evolution of animal protein in the human diet, the competition between animals and man for agricultural resources, and the energy cost of food production by animals. Part III focuses on marine animals and includes topics such as the progress and prospects of fish farming as well as marine invertebrates. Part IV tackles related technologies such as the use of amino acids as supplement in animal feeds and the application of technology for the preservation of meat products. The book is recommended for biologists, food technologists, and agriculturists who would like to know more about animal proteins as food and the advancements and issues related to it.

Membrane Fluidity in Biology

1st Edition
October 22, 2013
Roland C. Aloia + 1 more
English
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Membrane Fluidity in Biology, Volume 4: Cellular Aspects provides a unique interpretation of membrane and cellular activity, as well as cellular aspects of membrane fluidity. This book discusses the influence of membrane fluidity on enzyme activity, function of the sarcoplasmic reticulum in skeletal muscle, role of cholesterol in membrane function, phospholipid methylation, glycosyltransferases... and membrane fusion. The realm of normal cellular function and mechanisms involved in the modulation of cellular function by membrane lipids are also elaborated in this publication. This volume is intended for cell and molecular biologists and clinical-medical scientists, but is also beneficial to individuals researching on the effects of membrane lipids and fluidity in cellular function.

Rio-Hortega's Third Contribution to the Morphological Knowledge and Functional Interpretation of the Oligodendroglia

1st Edition
June 3, 2013
Jose R. Iglesias-Rozas + 1 more
English
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Pío del Rio-Hortega, one of the pioneering neuroscientists and discoverer of microglia, has been recognized as one of the most important Spanish neurohistogists of the past century. His landmark research on oligodendroglia, originally published in Spanish in 1928, has been translated into English for the first time by Dr. José R. Iglesias-Rozas and Prof. Manuel Garrosa. The book establishes definitively the concept of oligodendroglia and describes in great detail its structure, varieties, function, origin and pathology, providing a thorough review. The entire 1928 writing is presented, including the 79 excellent drawings and photographs from the original publication. To complement the original book and provide historical context, the translators have also included an introduction to the research and a biography of Pío del Rio-Hortega. This book constitutes a milestone in the history of neuroscience, biology and medicine, and it will be valuable reading for researchers and practitioners in these fields.

Synthetic Pyrethroids and Other Pesticides

1st Edition
October 22, 2013
Gunter Zweig + 1 more
English
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Analytical Methods for Pesticides and Plant Growth Regulators, Volume XIII: Synthetic Pyrethroids and Other Pesticides covers the important role of the synthetic pyrethroids as pesticides. The book discusses discussion the analytical methods used for synthetic pyrethroids. The text describes analytical methods for carbaryl, diflubenzuron, asulam, betasan, diuron, eptam, fluometuron, propanil, and Sutan. A detailed description of methods of analysis for technical-grade products, formulations, and residues of pesticides is also provided. Toxicologists and people involved in the analysis of pesticide formulations will find the book invaluable.

Additional Principles and Methods of Analysis

1st Edition
October 22, 2013
Gunter Zweig
English
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Analytical Methods for Pesticides, Plant Growth Regulators, and Food Additives, Volume V: Additional Principles and Methods of Analysis covers the major advances in the analytical techniques used for the qualitative and quantitative determinations of minute amounts of pesticide and plant growth regulator residues in foods and crops. The book discusses developments in analytical methods (i.e. the polarographic technique, thin-layer chromatography) and their general applications; the analytical aspects of pesticide residue analyses in the environment; and specific analytical methods for formulation and residue analyses of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and plant growth regulators. Agriculturists, agricultural engineers, toxicologists, and people involved in the study of pesticides and biochemicals will find the book invaluable.

Biology of the Rhizobiaceae

1st Edition
October 15, 2013
Kenneth L. Giles + 1 more
English
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Biology of the Rhizobiaceae covers the genetics, molecular biology, agricultural, and morphological aspects of the rhizobia. The book discusses the taxonomy and identification of the Rhizobiaceae; the biology of Agrobacterium tumefaciens and the specific events in the disease cycle of crown gall; and the agricultural control of Agrobacterium tumefaciens. The text also describes the growth potential of crown gall tumors and crown gall teratoma; plasmid studies in crown gall tumorigenesis; and the biology and microbiology of Agrobacterium rhizogenes. The recognition in rhizobium-legume symbioses; the rhizobium bacteroid state; and the exchange of metabolites and energy between legume and rhizobium are also considered. The book further tackles the mutants of rhizobium that are altered in legume interaction and nitrogen fixation; as well as the significance and application of Rhizobium in agriculture. Botanists, agriculturists, geneticists, molecular biologists, microbiologists, plant pathologists, and agronomists will find the book invaluable.

Modern Approaches to Animal Cell Technology

1st Edition
October 2, 2013
R.E. Spier + 1 more
English
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Modern Approaches to Animal Cell Technology is a collection of papers presented at the 1987 joint European Society for Animal Cell Technology-OHOLO conference held in Tiberias, Israel. Contributors explore modern approaches to animal cell technology and discuss the construction of the animal cell substrate, the physiology of those cells in a bioreactor type of environment, and the ways in which different products can be made from animal cells in culture and tested. This book is comprised of 59 chapters divided into nine sections and begins by outlining the history of issues and decisions that were made regarding the acceptability of various cell substrates, along with the use of continuous cell lines in biotechnology. The next chapter explores the feasibility, reproducibility, and the sensitivity of the dot-blot filter hybridization test to detect minute amounts of residual cellular DNA. The reader is then introduced to cells and cell lines such as monoclonal antibodies; cell growth and development; physiology of cells; and the use of bioreactors for culturing animal cells. Downstream unit processes, vaccines, immune system products, and toxicity testing with animal cells are also considered. This monograph will be a valuable resource for animal-cell technologists, biotechnologists, and microbiologists.

Nutrition, Aging, and Artificial Organs

1st Edition
September 25, 2013
William I. Gay
English
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Methods of Animal Experimentation, Volume V: Nutrition, Aging, and Artificial Organs is a collection of papers that deals with methods to be used in animal experiments to achieve cost effectiveness in their use. This collection discusses laboratory animals used in different experiments such as in nutritional research, aging studies, and artificial organ research. The papers describe the species of animals appropriate for the kind of experiment to be conducted and the criteria that should be followed in choosing a certain species. These criteria include their growth rate, stage of development, as well as existing performance variations. In determining test animals for aging experiments, the book recommends that complete data be available on the genetics of the species, strain, diet history, environmental factors, breeding, and spontaneous diseases to approximate the best test results. The book addresses that the aged are more susceptible to inputs than the young in terms of morphological and functional age. In selecting test animals for artificial organ research, the book notes the importance of animal selection that will be determined, for example, by 1) the size of the prosthesis; 2) the amount of blood flow needed for the device differs in animals and man; and 3) the surgical techniques that will be employed. This book will prove helpful for laboratory workers, veterinarians, and technicians working with laboratory animals. This collection will also be appreciated by researchers designing medical and scientific tests.

Toxicology of Chemical Mixtures

1st Edition
October 22, 2013
Raymond S.H. Yang
English
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Although toxicologic studies in the laboratory often focus on a single chemical, in the larger world, mixtures of chemicals are routinely encountered. Toxicology of Chemical Mixtures examines the mechanisms of interactions and health effects stemming from chemical mixtures in the environment. Toxicologists, pharmacologists, environmental scientists, and professionals involved in environmental clean-ups will benefit from its content.Emphasis is on low-level, long-term exposure.

Progress in Chemical Toxicology

1st Edition
October 22, 2013
Abraham Stolman
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Progress in Chemical Toxicology, Volume 5 covers topics on the improved isolation and detection procedures and quantitation methods for volatile poisons, stimulants, hallucinogenic drugs, and marihuana. The book discusses the absorption, distribution, and excretion of drugs and poisons and their metabolites; the system for the toxicological analysis of drugs in biological specimens; and the isolation and analysis of phenothiazines. The text also describes the use of fluorescence in toxicology and the toxicology of new synthetic organic polymers used in containers for food, pharmaceutical compounds, and drinkable water. Some microcrystal tests for drugs and advances in polarography as applied to toxicological analysis are also considered. Biochemists, toxicologists, and scientists involved in the study of narcotics will find the book invaluable.

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