Biology, life sciences

A look at the methods and algorithms used to predict protein structure A thorough knowledge of the function and structure of proteins is critical for the advancement of biology and the life sciences as well as the development of better drugs, higher-yield crops, and even synthetic bio-fuels.

Calcium Binding Proteins explains the unique and highly diverse functions of calcium in biology, which are realized by calcium binding proteins.

An invaluable tool in Bioinformatics, this unique volume provides both theoretical and experimental results, and describes basic principles of computational intelligence and pattern analysis while deepening the reader's understanding of the ways in which these principles can be used for analyzing biological data in an efficient manner.

Over the last several years, immunologists have re-discovered the importance of regulatory lymphocytes, formerly termed 'suppressor cells'.

Fruit flies are "e;little people with wings"e; goes the saying in the scientific community, ever since the completion of the Human Genome Project and its revelations about the similarity amongst the genomes of different organisms.

Many ecological phenomena may be modelled using apparently random processes involving space (and possibly time).

Evolutionary psychology ans behaviour genetics are two successful and important fields in the study of human behaviour, but practitioners in these two fields have different conceptions of the nature of human intelligence.

The field of neural transplantation is at a crucial stage in its development, with results of important clinical trials on transplantation in patients with Parkinson's disease expected soon and novel, alternative approaches to fetal transplantation being actively investigated.

Although normally thought of as a sex hormone, recent research has highlighted the numerous and significant effects that oestrogen has on the CNS, extending far beyond its important reproductive role.

This exciting book brings together an international and interdisciplinary group of experts to discuss the importance of pulsatile signalling in the induction of biological responses.

Recent developments within molecular biology and genetic engineering have led to huge advances and changes within the biological sciences especially within the field of human genetics.

A stunning landmark co-publication between the American Society of Plant Biologists and Wiley-Blackwell.

An invaluable book containing a series of interdisciplinary discussions between clinical and basic scientists.

This book draws together contributions from some of the leading investigators in the field of autism to consider specific problem areas in current research.

This book brings together contributions from key investigators in the area of pathological pain.

The latest edition of this highly acclaimed textbook, provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the science and medical applications of biopharmaceutical products.

Many recent developments in the field in recording, staining, genetic and stimulation techniques, in vivo, and in vitro have significantly increased the amount of available data on the primate visual system.

The pacemaking and conduction system (PCS) is vital for generating and synchronizing the heart beat.

Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative disease associated with joint pain and loss of joint function.

Fungi: Biology and Applications is a comprehensive, balanced introduction of the biology, biotechnological applications and medical significance of fungi.

This carefully structured laboratory manual explores, by means of computer simulations, the key areas of population dynamics through time.

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), or polyarenes, are one of the largest and most structurally diverse class of organic molecules known.

Tissue engineering takes advantages of the combined use of cultured living cells and three-dimensional scaffolds to reconstruct adult tissues that are absent or malfunctioning.

This text is comprehensive, user-friendly handbook that will guide students through the full range of written and spoken communication skills that are demanded by today's biosciences courses.

Drug metabolism is a core area of pharmacology.

A comprehensive review of recent work on chromatin and non-histone proteins, this book arises from the interactions of a multidisciplinary group of scientists involved in the study of acetylation.

This book brings together contributions from key investigators in the area of Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) channel structure and function.

Anaphylaxis is an immediate-type allergic reaction involving the whole organism.

A number of chronic respiratory diseases including chronic bronchitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis are characterized by mucus hypersecretion.

Bioinformatics Software Engineering: Delivering Effective Applications will be useful to anyone who wants to understand how successful software can be developed in a rapidly changing environment.

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Over recent decades vast amounts of biological data have been accumulated.

This edition of the popular text incorporates recent advances in neurobiology enabled by modern molecular biology techniques.

Two factors dominate current molecular biology: the amount of raw data is increasing very rapidly and successful applications in biomedical research require carefully curated and annotated databases.

Numerical ability is an essential skill for everyone studying the biological sciences but many students are frightened by the 'perceived' difficulty of mathematics, and are nervous about applying mathematical skills in their chosen field of study.

Chronic inflammation predisposes to some forms of cancer and the host response to malignant disease shows several parallels with inflammation and wound healing.

Patch clamping is a widely applied electrophysiological technique for the study of ion channels; membrane proteins that regulate the flow of ions across cellular membranes and therefore influence the physiology of all cells.

Today's top athletes understand that meeting one's nutritional needs is critical when competing.

Ecotoxicology is the study of the effects of toxicants on ecological systems.

Smooth muscle contraction is a vital component of the functioning of blood vessels, the uterus, airways and the bladder.

This important and exciting work brings together a high-calibre group of experts to discuss the practical application of genomic information to the development of drugs.

Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) is the detection and screening of genetic abnormality in gametes prior to fertilisation and embryos fertilised in vitro prior to implantation.

Most biological science departments run general skills courses for their first years, which include some combination of a range of topics from lab skills, writing and presentation to basic maths, statistics and IT.

"e;The authors represent most of the key figures and the work and the book as a whole is an essential reference for the newcomer or specialist in this area and for any student of eukaryotic cell structure and function.

"e;It is said if you take care of the pennies, the pounds will take care of themselves.

Quality Systems and Control for Pharmaceuticals is an accessible overview of the highly-regulated area of pharmaceutical manufacture, the production of biomedical materials, and biomedical devices.

The past decade has seen mounting global concern regarding viral outbreaks such as SARS, avian influenza and West Nile virus.

Carbohydrates offer a ready source of enantiomerically pure starting materials.

This is the first book focusing on the chemoecology of insect eggs and egg deposition.

Molecular and Genetic Analysis of Human Traits will address the science student human genetics market.