Molecular biology

Embracing the transformation of radiation sciences by the recent surge of developments in molecular biology, this progressive text offers an up-to-date analysis of in vitro and in vivo molecular responses in the body induced by ionizing radiation.

Increases in various fungal infections due to Candida, Aspergillus, Blastomyces, Histoplasma spp.

Metabolic programs of individuals are key determinants for disease susceptibility and immune response.

Advances in Host Genetics and Microbiome in Lifestyle-Related Phenotypes, Volume 111 explores the recent discoveries in the interaction between Host Genetics-Microbiome and lifestyle-related phenotypes regarding precision nutrition, physical activity, sports performance, circadian rhythm, sleep, and rest.

As food producers, plants are constantly under attack by insects.

Enzymes in the Valorization of Waste: Next-Gen Technological Advances for Sustainable Development of Enzyme-based Biorefinery focusses on key enzymes which are involved in the development of integrated biorefinery.

Regeneration Potential in Plants delves into the intricate world of plant regeneration, exploring the biological and molecular mechanisms that enable plants to regenerate under different conditions.

The genomics revolution has expanded from its origins in molecular biology to impact upon every discipline in the life sciences, including ecology.

The discovery of CRISPR has revolutionized crop improvement in agriculture and is emerging as a key factor in addressing the global food security challenges.

Plant cell culture is an essential methodology in plant sciences, with numerous variant techniques depending on the cell type and organism.

As volume 2 of this three-volume set on phytochemistry, this book features chapters that comprehensively review a selection of important recent advances in ethnopharmacology and alternative and complementary medicines.

Nanoarmoring of Enzymes: Rational Design of Polymer-Wrapped Enzymes, Volume 590 is the latest volume in the Methods in Enzymology series that focuses on nanoarmoring of enzymes and the rational design of polymer-wrapped enzymes.

International Review of Cytology presents current advances and comprehensive reviews in cell biology-both plant and animal.

This book provides recent developments and advancements in management of plastic wastes and associated challenges with it.

Presenting the latest molecular diagnostic techniques in one comprehensive volume The molecular diagnostics landscape has changed dramatically since the last edition of Molecular Microbiology: Diagnostic Principles and Practice in 2011.

International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology presents current advances and comprehensive reviews in cell biology--both plant and animal.

This new volume is devoted to molecular chemistry and its applications to the fields of biology.

Microbial biofilms have both positive and negative effects.

This textbook introduces students to the basic physical principles of fluid flow in micro- and nano-size devices.

Biosurfactants are the surface-active biomolecules produced by microorganisms.

This book encompasses the most updated and recent account of research and implementation of Microbial Electrochemical Technologies (METs) from pioneers and experienced researchers in the field who have been working on the interface between electrochemistry and microbiology/biotechnology for many years.

This book describes a diverse analysis of the five somatostatin receptors; somatostatin gene regulation; promatostatin processing; mechanisms of signal transduction; and the design and use of somatostatin analogues, including their possible clinical implications.

This book pinpoints one of the fastest growing, complex subjects in chemistry and medical science: the dangers of oxidative stress to human beings.

First published in 1943, Vitamins and Hormones is the longest-running serial published by Academic Press.

The volumes in this series include contemporary techniques significant to a particular branch of neuroscience.

Synthetic biology combines science and engineering in order to design, build and test novel biological functions and systems.

This new volume of the renowned serial Current Topics in Developmental Biology covers the important features of growth factors in development.

The present volumes are based on the presentations made during the October 1981 research work shopThe attachment of micro-organisms to the intestinal mucosa which was held in Reston, Virginia.

This book provides valuable coverage on various immunomodulatory research associated with nutraceutical studies, from plant to animal and marine sources.

Integrated Methods in Protein Biochemistry: Part A, Volume 677, the latest release in the Methods in Enzymology series, highlights new advances in the field with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as DNA and protein engineering to create protein bioswitches with new functions, Interaction and cross-talk of prelamin A with integral membrane zinc metalloproteases, An experimental protocol to study lipid transfer proteins, Synthesis of small heat shock proteins, Druggable p-p interacting sites for Co-chaperone DNAJA1 and its partner proteins, An experimental protocol for glycoconjugate analysis, Methods for proximity-based biotinylation combined with Mass Spectrometry, and more.

The book helps readers develop fundamental skills in the field of biomedical illustrations with a training approach based on step-by-step tutorials with a practical approach.

Molecular Microbiology Laboratory is designed to teach molecular biology techniques to upper level undergraduates majoring in the life sciences.

The Cardiovascular Glycocalyx in Health and Disease, Volume 91 gives updates on the glycocalyx function through the cardiovascular system and its integration in whole system physiology.

This MIE volume provides laboratory techniques that aim to predict the structure of a protein which can have tremendous implications ranging from drug design, to cellular pathways and their dynamics, to viral entry into cells.

"e;Enzymes in Valorization of waste: Enzymatic pre-treatment of waste for development of enzyme based biorefinery"e; focusses on the role of key delignifying enzymes (Laccase, MnP, LiP and LPMO's) involved in biomass pre-treatment.

This book presents a broad compendium of biodegradation research and discussions on the most up-to-date bioremediation strategies.

Phytoremediation aids to augment bioremediation as it uses broad range plants to remediate soil, sediment, surface water and ground water that have been contaminated with toxic metals, organic, pesticides and radionuclides.

This comprehensive book covers all aspects of the field of genetically engineered laboratory mice, including the creation of mutant mice through mouse models for developmental biology and the monitoring of laboratory mouse colonies.

Population genetics is an inherently quantitative discipline, yet often focuses upon abstract concepts which can be difficult to conceptualize and appropriately visualize at first glance.

Progress in Nucleic Acid Research and Molecular Biology provides a forum for discussion of new discoveries, approaches, and ideas in molecular biology.

Fluorine Metabolism, Transport and Enzymatic Chemistry, Volume 696 in the Methods in Enzymology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting topics on Fluorine Metabolism, Transport, and Enzymatic Chemistry.

This first entry-level guide to the multifaceted field takes readers one step further than existing textbooks.

Examining the chemical modification of biological polymers and the emerging applications of this technology, Chemical Modification of Biological Polymers reflects the change in emphasis in this subsection of biotechnology from the study of protein structure and function toward applications in therapeutics and diagnostics.

This two-volume work not only includes much of the newer molecular biology research but also important earlier research in this area essential for the comprehensive understanding of the biochemistry of neoplastic diseases.

Comprising by far the largest and most diverse group of vertebrates, fishes occupy a broad swathe of habitats ranging from the deepest ocean abyss to the highest mountain lakes.

This new major reference work provides a comprehensive overview of linguistic phenomena in a variety of Sinitic languages in a global context, highlighting the dynamic interaction between these languages and English.

The book explores the role of flow cytometry in varied fields, from clinical diagnosis to toxicology.

A concise summary of vital information on drug targets and current therapy regimes for all of the major viral infections.

This edited book highlights the plant and cell/organ culture systems, and environmental and genetic transformation-based modulation of biochemical pathways.