Cellular biology (cytology)

This third edition expands upon the chapters of the previous editions, providing new and updated methods.

This third edition expands upon the chapters of the previous editions, providing new and updated methods.

This second edition volume expands on the previous edition with a discussion on the latest advancements in laboratory techniques used in dermatological research.

This second edition volume expands on the previous edition with a discussion on the latest advancements in laboratory techniques used in dermatological research.

Explores a Range of Multiscale Biomechanics/Mechanobiology ConceptsCell and Matrix Mechanics presents cutting-edge research at the molecular, cellular, and tissue levels in the field of cell mechanics.

Plasma medicine uses non-equilibrium plasmas generated under atmospheric-pressure conditions.

Plasma medicine uses non-equilibrium plasmas generated under atmospheric-pressure conditions.

Histochemistry and cytochemistry are important fields for studying the inner workings of cells and tissues of the body.

To produce energy, aerobic organisms transform oxygen molecules into water.

Immunologists as well investigators in other disciplines may often use protocols involving the isolation, cultures and characterization of different types of leukocytes.

To produce energy, aerobic organisms transform oxygen molecules into water.

A profound, human history of biology s most vital idea.

Clostridium difficile has been recognized as the cause of a broad spectrum of enteric disease ranging from mild antibiotic-associated diarrhea to pseudomembranous colitis.

RNA Motifs and Regulatory Elements is the new edition of the successful book, "e;Regulatory RNA"e;.

Endocytosis is a fundamental cellular process by means of which cells internalize extracellular and plasma membrane cargos for recycling or degradation.

The development of sustainable and renewable biofuels is attracting growing interest.

Fluorescent proteins are intimately connected to research in the life sciences.

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Restriction enzymes are highly specific nucleases which occur ubiquitously among prokaryotic organisms, where they serve to protect bacterial cells against foreign DNA.

Regulated turnover of extracellular matrix (ECM) is an important component of tissue homeostasis.

Initially believed to be inactive molecules, glycans are now considered essential for life, both under normal and pathological conditions.

"e;Alginates: Biology and Applications"e; provides an overview of the state of art of alginate material properties, genetics and the molecular mechanisms underlying alginate biosynthesis as well as applications of tailor-made alginates in medicine, food and biotechnology.

Despite major efforts by the scientific community over the years, our understanding of the pathogenesis or the mechanisms of injury of multiple sclerosis is still limited.

In plant cells, the plasma membrane is a highly elaborated structure that functions as the point of exchange with adjoining cells, cell walls and the external environment.

In the last half century, because of the raising world population and because of the many environmental issues posed by the industrialization, the amount of arable land per person has declined from 0.

MicroRNAs (miRNAs), endogenous noncoding regulatory mRNAs of around 22-nucleotides long, have rapidly emerged as one of the key governors of the gene expression regulatory program in cells of varying species, with ever-increasing implications in the control of the fundamental biological processes and in the pathogenesis of adult humans.

Since the discovery of circadian rhythms in cyanobacteria in the late 1980s, the field has exploded with new information.

Collaborative research in bioinformatics and systems biology is a key element of modern biology and health research.

"e;Hydrogenosomes and Mitosomes: Mitochondria of Anaerobic Eukaryotes"e; provides a summary of the current knowledge of these organelles, which occur in unicellular, often parasitic organisms, including human pathogens.

In the well-watered groves of academe, most of us are content to gather worshipful students and technicians in a shady nook to contemplate the eternal verities and to plan extravagant feasts to celebrate our contributions to "e;knowledge"e; and to the gradual improvement of the human condition.

Chloroplasts are vital for life as we know it.

Genetic engineering is a powerful tool for crop improvement.

This book provides the first and only comprehensive description and detailed summary of the genetics, structure, function, mechanisms of action, evolution and engineering of homing endonucleases and inteins.

The book provides an updated overview of molecular analysis of human tissues, and the impact this analysis has on diagnosis and prognosis of human diseases.

Manipulation of plant architecture is regarded as a new and promising issue in plant biotechnology.

Bietet die Gentechnik eine Rettung bei schweren Krankheiten?

Pollen, the plant structure most widely used by humans, is a key structure in plant reproduction giving rise to fruits and seeds.

The aim of this volume is to merge classical concepts of plant cell biology with the recent findings of molecular studies and real-world applications in a form attractive not only to specialists in the realm of fundamental research, but also to breeders and plant producers.

In recent years, inorganic polymers have attracted much attention in nano-biomedicine, in particular in the area of regenerative medicine and drug delivery.

Cells in the developing embryo depend on signals from the extracellular environment to help guide their differentiation.

Cell biology is a scientific discipline that studies cells their physiological properties, their structure, the organelles they contain, interactions with their environment, their life cycle, division and death.

To start with, we feel that we should explain why the book has been entitled Cholera Toxins.

Root hairs, the tip-growing extensions of root epidermal cells, are a model system for answering many plant cell and developmental biology research questions.

Plant microtubules are key elements of cell growth, division and morphogenesis.

Cytogenetics is a very important research tool in basic and applied research.

"e;Imaging Cellular and Molecular Biological Function"e; provides a unique selection of essays by leading experts, aiming at scientist and student alike who are interested in all aspects of modern imaging, from its application and up-scaling to its development.

Twenty-five years after the disclosure of the telomeric DNA sequence and 22 years after the discovery of telomerase, it has become clear that telomeres and telomerase influence disease of human ageing including cancer.

"e;Editing a book on editing"e; has a certain "e;tongue in cheek"e; connotation to it, and I must admit that I was not aware what the job truly entailed when the project started.