Developmental biology

This book describes the role of trace elements in health and longevity, pursuing a biogerontological approach.

This well-structured textbook offers essential knowledge on the vascular system.

Much research has focused on the basic cellular and molecular biological aspects of stem cells.

This textbook will support graduate students with learning materials rich in the basic concepts of stem cell biology, in its most widespread and updated perspective.

Growth, reproduction, and geographical distribution of plants are profoundly influenced by their physiological ecology: the interaction with the surrounding physical, chemical, and biological environments.

Revealing essential roles of the tumor microenvironment in cancer progression, this volume focuses on the extracellular matrix components of the tumor during cancer development.

This book examines the application of stem cell surgery for diabetes and heart failure.

A presentation of over 700 popular orchid species in 104 genera carefully detailed with beautiful photographs and concise descriptions of plants, their distribution and habitats by a well-known author and photographer.

This book provides a comprehensive update on the latest information and knowledge which emerged from translational and basic science research endeavors, targeting the regeneration of salivary glands.

This indispensable volume highlights recent studies identifying epigenetic mechanisms as essential regulators of skin development, stem cell activity and regeneration.

The central focus of this book is the avian respiratory system.

This edited volume discusses the application of very diverse human organotypic models in major areas of biomedical research.

Much research has focused on the basic cellular and molecular biological aspects of stem cells.

This volume is a monograph of the genus Diplusodon (Lythraceae), written by the world authority on this plant group.

This book highlights the role of the Translationally Controlled Tumor Protein (TCTP) in cell signaling, cell fate and the resulting connection to disease development.

Kidney Development and Disease brings together established and young investigators who are leading authorities in nephrology to describe recent advances in three primary areas of research.

Pericytes were originally discovered and named more than hundred years ago as contractile cells around the blood vessel endothelial cells.

This book discusses the main stem cell niches under distinct pathophysiological conditions.

This book provides a comprehensive monograph of the family Humiraceae.

This book clearly defines ways to maximize the allelopathic potential of important field crops for controlling weeds, either in the same crop or others.

Our understanding of the genetic and developmental mechanisms underlying scoliosis is rapidly evolving, this timely second edition of The Genetics and Development of Scoliosis is to provide researchers, clinicians, and students with the most current views in this field.

The book reviews the main approaches for generation of differentiated cells from various types of stem cells, including embryonic, placental and cord blood stem cells through marrow, adipose tissue and dental pulp.

Global industrial growth has resulted in numerous pollutants being introduced into the environment.

Much research has focused on the basic cellular and molecular biological aspects of stem cells.

Much research has focused on the basic cellular and molecular biological aspects of stem cells.

This new series, based on a bi-annual conference and its topics, represents a major contribution to the emerging science of cancer research and regenerative medicine.

Genomic Selection for Crop Improvement serves as handbook for users by providing basic as well as advanced understandings of genomic selection.

This book provides readers with an overview of the frequent occurrence of asymmetric cell division.

The field of stem cell biology is expanding with a continued surge of new information related to its applications.

The work summarizes the current knowledge regarding the controlled reproduction of an emerging aquaculture species, the Eurasian perch (Perca fluviatilis).

This book discusses the role of oxidative stress in the reproductive system.

This book provides a state-of-the-art compendium on the role of proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans during development and in cancer.

Much research has focused on the basic cellular and molecular biological aspects of stem cells.

Much research has focused on the basic cellular and molecular biological aspects of stem cells.

This invaluable resource explores the regenerative potential of stem cells in the nervous system, with a focus on clinical applications.

This book provides a review of imaging techniques and applications in stem cell transplantation and other cell-based therapies.

This book presents a timely collection of reviews by experts in periconception and fertilization.

This volume provides insight into the pivotal roles of stem cells, exosomes and other microvesicles in biofunction and molecular mechanisms and their therapeutic potential in translational nanomedicine.

This book describes important anatomical adaptations in halophytes, based on a large review of relevant literature (since the 17th century) and recent research findings.

This invaluable resource discusses the saftey, ethics, and regulations of developing stem cell clinical applications.

This book covers the latest developments in the therapeutic implications of angiogenesis, ranging from angiogenesis in the brain, angiogenesis in cancer, angiogenesis' role in atherosclerosis and heart disease as well as metabolic disorders and peripheral vascular disease.

This invaluable resource discusses clinical applications with effects and side-effects of applications of stem cells in diabetes, kidney and wound treatment.

Rather than a loosely connected list of facts/topics, this book addresses virtually every field that involves the use of developing animals in environmental science.

This book provides an overview of the current state of knowledge of the genetics and genomics of the agriculturally important Cucurbitaceae plant family, which includes crops such as watermelon, melon, cucumber, summer and winter squashes, pumpkins, and gourds.

This contributed volume gathers the latest knowledge in the field of stem cells in human reproductive organs, as well as animal models, and to consider the possibility of using this knowledge for clinical purposes.

This book comprises the best potato seed production practices and includes details on potato cultivation, classification, and the main structural elements of the successive stages of potato seed production.

This book combines the current knowledge on the role of lipids in stem cell pluripotency and differentiation.

This book covers basic research topics such as the structure-function relationships of neuropilins and mechanisms of neuropilin-mediated signal transduction, details the most important roles of the neuropilins in developmental biology, and addresses their roles in various conditions such as cancer and various eye diseases.

This book deals with randomly moving objects and their spreading.

The book is intended as a guide for molecular biology students, equipping them to successfully study plants.