Molecular biology

This book covers applications of computational techniques to biological problems.

Since the last major compendium dedicated to cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterases (PDEs) was published over 15 years ago, an enormous amount of progress has occurred in the field.

Although the polymerase chain reaction has revolutionized genetic analysis by amplifying rare nucleic acid sequences, the in situ application is the only method that allows the localization of amplified signal within tissue structure.

Research on snail-transmitted disease has continued at a considerable pace during the last twenty years, and sveral investigators have made valuable contributions to our knowledge of these diseases.

Immunopathology of Celiac Disease, Volume 359 presents the latest release in this ongoing series on novel and widely studied aspects of celiac disease pathogenesis.

Stress and Inflammation in Disorders, Volume 108, the newest volume in this ongoing series, brings forth new information on protocols and analysis of proteins.

Selenoprotein Structure and Function, Volume 662 in the Methods in Enzymology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.

The critically acclaimed laboratory standard for more than forty years, Methods in Enzymology is one of the most highly respected publications in the field of biochemistry.

The past two decades have brought with them remarkable progress in plant chromosomal research.

Carraher's Polymer Chemistry, Tenth Edition integrates the core areas of polymer science.

The book includes current and emerging concepts in the areas of environmental biotechnology such as pollution sources, control and measurement, solid waste management, bioremediation, biofuels, biosensors, bioleaching, conservation biotechnology and more.

Microbiology has undergone radical changes over the past few decades, ushering in an exciting new era in science.

Advances in Biomolecular EPR, Volume 666 in the Methods of Enzymology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics including Magnetic Resonance Characterization of Physiologically Important Metal Ion Binding Sites in the Prion and Related Proteins, The catalytic role of metal-radical/protein-based radicals in heme enzymes, Rigid Cu2+-based spin labels for the study of higher-order DNA G-quadruplex structures, Orthogonal spin labeling and membrane proteins: increasing the information content and going towards in cell applications, Spectroscopic investigation of mono- and di-Mn-containing centers in biochemistry with an emphasis on application of paramagnetic resonance techniques, and more.

This book is an overview of primary sensory maps of vertebrates, characterized by continuous and discrete properties.

Due to the alarming increase in human population and global food demand, farmers are looking for a better option that can provide them huge benefits within a short period of time.

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

The Nucleic Acids, Volume III covers the significant progress in understanding the chemistry and biological importance of the nucleic acids.

Chromatin: Structure, Function, and History covers the basics of chromatin biology, beginning with the discoveries that culminated in the recognition of the nucleosome as the basic subunit of chromatin.

Translational Research in Coronary Artery Disease: Pathophysiology to Treatment covers the entire spectrum of basic science, genetics, drug treatment, and interventions for coronary artery disease.

Advances in molecular biology over the last several decades are being steadily applied to our understanding of the molecular biology of cancer, and these advances in knowledge are being translated into the clinical practice of oncology.

Carbonic Anhydrases provides an interdisciplinary review of the burgeoning carbonic anhydrase (CA) research area, spanning from CAs classification (biochemical and structural features) to drug design and pharmacology of CA inhibitors and activators, finally touching on the biotechnological applications of these metalloenzymes.

This book explains the role of simple biological model systems in the growth of molecular biology.

This book focuses on the recent advents and technological breakthroughs in metagenomic approaches coupled with their applications in agriculture.

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have attracted extensive research attention worldwide.

Nucleic acids are the fundamental building blocks of DNA and RNA and are found in virtually every living cell.

Dendrites are complex neuronal structures that receive and integrate synaptic input from other nerve cells.

This book analyzes the nature of polio replication complexes with respect to subcellular fractionation, responses to detergent treatments, and the viral/cellular proteins involved.

Autism, Volume 173 in the Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science series, provides the most topical, informative and exciting monographs available on a wide variety of research topics.

Microalgae are a valuable resource of carbon materials that may be used in biofuels, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and health supplements.

This volume provides methods used to investigate histone methyltransferase function.

This volume contains eight chapters that present both new and reviewed information fundamental to a clear understanding of lipid catabolism and transport at the molecular level.

The aim of this book is to bring together the information available on established clostridial diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, including the more recent observations with respect to the mechanisms of action and to critically review the data available which implicate clostridia in the gastrointestinal diseases of unknown etiology such as infantile necrotizing enterocolitis and large bowl cancer.

Cutting-edge in vivo imaging technologies and diagnostic techniquesIn Vivo Clinical Imaging and Diagnosis features full-color, high-resolution images and describes optical imaging and diagnostic systems in development for in vivo use.

Coenzyme B12 Enzymes, Part B, Volume 169 in the Methods in Enzymology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on Structural characterization of cobalamin-dependent radical SAM methylases, Purification and characterization of sequential cobalamin-dependent radical SAM methylases ThnK and TokK in -lactam antibiotic biosynthesis, Characterization of the cobalamin-dependent radical S-adenosyl-L-methionine enzyme C-methyltransferase Fom3 in fosfomycin biosynthesis, Studies of OxsB and GenK, two B12-dependent radical SAM enzymes involved in natural product biosynthesis, Purification and structural elucidation of the cobalamin-dependent radical SAM enzyme OxsB, and more.

MiRNAs in Aging and Cancer, Volume 334, the latest in the International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology series, reviews and details current advances in cell and molecular biology.

The book dissects the role of oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of the leading causes of global morbidity and mortality, i.

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Sex Determination, Volume 134, the latest release in the Current Topics in Developmental Biology series, contains current reviews in the field of vertebrate sex determination.

Natural Products: Discourse, Diversity and Design provides an informative and accessible overview of discoveries in the area of natural products in the genomic era, bringing together advances across the kingdoms.

This book presents the essential electrical events that shaped the creation of a planet that can support life, shaped membrane formation, single cell formation, single cell wound healing, multicellularity, epithelial tissues, basement membranes and many other biological events.

This book details microbial remediation of azo dyes from wastewater including information on existing methods and technologies, their graduation, the emergence of new technologies, industrial practices, and real-case studies.

Protein-protein interactions (PPI) are at the heart of the majority of cellular processes, and are frequently dysregulated or usurped in disease.

Methods in Kidney Cell Biology, Volume 153, represents state-of-the-art techniques in renal research that are ideal for veterans, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and clinical scientists and principal investigators.

Research data sharing has traditionally been addressed to other peer researchers.

A succinct introduction to the field of biomaterials engineering, packed with practical insights.

This publication summarizes the current status of our understanding of RNA, with particular emphasis on the chemistry of this key biological molecule.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of medicinal plants and their interaction with abiotic stress in terms of morphological, physiological, biochemical, and molecular variations, and explains the adaptation and tolerance mechanisms involved.

Published continuously since 1944, the Advances in Protein Chemistry and Structural Biology series has been the essential resource for protein chemists.

Rapid advances in science, medicine, and molecular biology have created a large amount of new information on biomedicine and molecular biology.

Increasing population and industrialization are the key pollutant contributors in water bodies.