Biology, life sciences

The book introduces to the reader a number of cutting edge statistical methods which can e used for the analysis of genomic, proteomic and metabolomic data sets.

The book introduces to the reader a number of cutting edge statistical methods which can e used for the analysis of genomic, proteomic and metabolomic data sets.

Spannend wie ein Krimi: Big-Bang und Leben auf dem Mars
Wie kam es dazu, dass sich unsere Erde allmählich aus dem Nebel des Sonnensystems zu formen begann und was ist dran an der Theorie, dass das Leben in Form von Sporen direkt aus dem All zu uns auf die Erde transportiert wurde?

Spannend wie ein Krimi: Big-Bang und Leben auf dem Mars
Wie kam es dazu, dass sich unsere Erde allmählich aus dem Nebel des Sonnensystems zu formen begann und was ist dran an der Theorie, dass das Leben in Form von Sporen direkt aus dem All zu uns auf die Erde transportiert wurde?

This book was written for graduate and medical students, as well as clinicians and postdoctoral researchers.

1964 wurden Feodor Lynen und Konrad Bloch mit dem Nobelpreis für Physiologie oder Medizin ausgezeichnet.

1964 wurden Feodor Lynen und Konrad Bloch mit dem Nobelpreis für Physiologie oder Medizin ausgezeichnet.

Nichts geht ohne Chemie!

Nichts geht ohne Chemie!

The surface pigmentation of vertebrates is controlled by specialized cells able to synthesize a variety of pigments collectively known as melanins.

Exposing a developing embryo or fetus to alcohol can produce life long brain damage with neurological, cognitive and behavioural consequences.

Exposing a developing embryo or fetus to alcohol can produce life long brain damage with neurological, cognitive and behavioural consequences.

This is a potpourri of information, recipes and chemical experiments involving sugar.

Probably the best-studied stream on earth.

Probably the best-studied stream on earth.

An overview of the different approaches to cancer risk assessment of environmental factors - including "e;-omics"e; technologies, discussing the strengths and weaknesses of the methods in different fields.

An overview of the different approaches to cancer risk assessment of environmental factors - including "e;-omics"e; technologies, discussing the strengths and weaknesses of the methods in different fields.

Designed as a research-level guide to current strategies and methods of membrane protein production on the small to intermediate scale, this practice-oriented book provides detailed, step-by-step laboratory protocols as well as an explanation of the principles behind each method, together with a discussion of its relative advantages and disadvantages.

Designed as a research-level guide to current strategies and methods of membrane protein production on the small to intermediate scale, this practice-oriented book provides detailed, step-by-step laboratory protocols as well as an explanation of the principles behind each method, together with a discussion of its relative advantages and disadvantages.

Addressing one of the biggest riddles in current molecular cell biology, this ground-breaking monograph builds the case for the crucial involvement of lipids and membranes in the formation of amyloid deposits.

Addressing one of the biggest riddles in current molecular cell biology, this ground-breaking monograph builds the case for the crucial involvement of lipids and membranes in the formation of amyloid deposits.

As life expectancy increases and population ages, the already enormous impact of neurodegeneration on society will become even larger without better prevention and treatment.

As life expectancy increases and population ages, the already enormous impact of neurodegeneration on society will become even larger without better prevention and treatment.

A Statistical Approach to Genetic Epidemiology After studying statistics and mathematics at the University of Munich and obtaining his doctoral degree from the University of Dortmund, Andreas Ziegler received the Johann-Peter-S ssmilch-Medal of the German Association for Medical Informatics, Biometry and Epidemiology for his post-doctoral work on Model Free Linkage Analysis of Quantitative Traits in 1999.

Providing much-needed information on fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy, this ready reference covers detection techniques, data registration, and the use of spectroscopic tools, as well as new techniques for improving the resolution of optical microscopy below the resolution gap.

Providing much-needed information on fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy, this ready reference covers detection techniques, data registration, and the use of spectroscopic tools, as well as new techniques for improving the resolution of optical microscopy below the resolution gap.

Die Nanotechnologie ist ein hochaktuelles, viel versprechendes interdisziplinäres Forschungsgebiet.

This second edition of a bestselling textbook offers an instructive and comprehensive overview of our current knowledge of biocatalysis and enzyme technology.

Reflecting the recent increased public awareness of the topic, this is the first and most comprehensive resource for over a decade on the molecular basis, prevalence, treatment options, socioeconomic impact and prevention strategies of FADS.

Reflecting the recent increased public awareness of the topic, this is the first and most comprehensive resource for over a decade on the molecular basis, prevalence, treatment options, socioeconomic impact and prevention strategies of FADS.

Here, the editor has gathered a team of international experts to present the latest advances in the field of laser imaging and manipulation techniques.

Here, the editor has gathered a team of international experts to present the latest advances in the field of laser imaging and manipulation techniques.

This is the last of five books in the Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins in Organic Synthesis series.

Die Nanotechnologie ist ein hochaktuelles, viel versprechendes interdisziplinäres Forschungsgebiet.

A collection of highly valuable statistical and computational approaches designed for developing powerful methods to analyze large-scale high-throughput data derived from studies of complex diseases.

Ideas in Chemistry and Molecular Sciences gives an account of the most recent results of research in life sciences in Europe based on a selection of leading young scientists participating in the 2008 European Young Chemists Award competition.

This first book to provide a comprehensive overview of the recent progress made in this break-through approach includes expert contributions from a variety of disciplines.

Describing all topics of white biotechnology admitted to the 7th EU Frame Programme and new industrial production processes aiming towards the Kyoto objectives, this comprehensive overview covers the technology, applications, economic potential and implications for society.

Bringing the power of biochemical analysis to toxicology, this modern reference explains genotoxicity at the molecular level, showing the links between a DNA lesion and the resulting cellular or organismic response.

The only comprehensive overview of the molecular basis and clinical features of the genetic disorder tuberous sclerosis, which affects approximately 50,000 people in the US alone.

With atherosclerosis being the number one cause of death in the western world, this handbook and ready reference provides a comprehensive account of the different stages and factors in the development of the atherosclerotic plaque.

This timely and most comprehensive reference available on the topic covers all the different aspects vital in the fight against the global obesity epidemic.

Part of the successful Institute of Health Economics (IHE) book series, this handbook and ready reference adopts a unique approach in combining policy recommendations with specific treatment options for Parkinson patients.

Induced mutagenesis is a common and promising method for screening for new crops with improved properties.

Providing a comprehensive insight into cellular signaling processes in bacteria with a special focus on biotechnological implications, this is the first book to cover intercellular as well as intracellular signaling and its relevance for biofilm formation, host pathogen interactions, symbiotic relationships, and photo- and chemotaxis.

Written by a truly global team of researchers from Europe, Asia and the Americas with strong ties to agricultural research centers and the agrochemical industry, this ready reference and handbook focuses on the role of nitric oxide signaling in plant defense systems against pathogens, parasites and environmental stress response.

This carefully selected balance of tutorial-like review chapters and advanced research covers hot topics in the field of biointerfaces, biosensing, nanoparticles at interfaces, and functionalized quantum dots.

As incredible as it may sound, nature is still unbeatable and provides us with the most amazing inventions and phenomena, beyond human imagination.

Dieses Handbuch kombiniert das gesamte Wissen, das fur erfolgreiches Bierbrauen benotigt wird: von der Auswahl der Rohstoffe bis zur garfahigen Wurze.

After first introducing the concept of epigenetics, this handbook and ready reference provides an overview of the main research on epigenetics.