Wiley-VCH - Life Sciences

The Year in Human and Medical Genetics

Casanova, Jean-Laurent / Conley, Mary Ellen / Notarangelo, Luigi (eds.) — 10 Feb 2012 08:18:21 +0100

The genetic dissection of human primary immunodeficiency is expanding at full speed, in at least two directions. Some investigators pursue the dissection of well-known clinical phenotypes, for which the count of genetic etiologies seems to be endless, whereas others begin the search for inborn errors underlying new phenotypes, infectious and otherwise. The field of primary immunodeficiency is also expanding in other ways, with new therapeutic approaches, and with the care of patients in regions of the world where these diseases were unheard of less than a decade ago. The volume provides an overview of the field of medical genetics and its progress in 2011. Volume I opens with a dialog between the volume editors on the definition of primary immunodeficiencies (PIDs); additional papers in this volume focus on PIDs in Latin America, Eastern and Central Europe, North Africa, Turkey, Asia, Iran, and the South Pacific. Volume II focuses on new developments in PIDs, insights into PID pathophysiology, and PIDs in India and the Middle East. NOTE: Annals volumes are available for sale as individual books or as a journal. For information on institutional journal subscriptions, please visit http://ordering.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/subs.asp?ref=1749-6632&doi=10.1111/(ISSN)1749-6632. ACADEMY MEMBERS: Please contact the New York Academy of Sciences directly to place your order (www.nyas.org). Members of the New York Academy of Science receive full-text access to Annals online and discounts on print volumes. Please visit http://www.nyas.org/MemberCenter/Join.aspx for more information about becoming a member. [252 Pages, Softcover]

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Skeletal Biology and Medicine I

Zaidi, Mone — 10 Feb 2012 08:18:19 +0100

The volume features current basic, clinical, and translational research on aspects of skeletal morphogenesis and remodeling in health and disease. Papers survey vital new insights into the mechanisms of bone development and restructuring, including cellular and mechanical triggers, receptors and signaling pathways. Also covered are the effects of other physiological systems and disease states, such as immune system inflammation, diabetes, infection, and cancer on musculoskeletal health. Recent findings are shaping therapeutic directions that focus on both anti-resorptive and anabolic therapies. Basic scientists, clinical investigators, and clinicians with interests spanning endocrinology, physiology, cell biology, pathology, genetics, molecular biology, rheumatology, oncology, and other areas that relate to bone development and homeostasis will find this a valuable resource for the most recent developments in skeletal biology and medicine. This volume presents manuscripts stemming from the 4th New York Skeletal Biology and Medicine Conference, held at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City on April 27-30, 2011. The papers included in this volume include two of the topic areas presented at the conference; the other topic areas are included in Skeletal Biology and Medicine II. NOTE: Annals volumes are available for sale as individual books or as a journal. For information about institutional journal subscriptions, please visit http://ordering.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/subs.asp?ref=1749-6632&doi=10.1111/(ISSN)1749-6632. ACADEMY MEMBERS: Please contact the New York Academy of Sciences directly to place your order (www.nyas.org). Members of the New York Academy of Science receive full-text access to Annals online and discounts on print volumes. Please visit http://www.nyas.org/MemberCenter/Join.aspx for more information about becoming a member. [252 Pages, Softcover]

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Livestock Epigenetics

Khatib, Hasan (ed.) — 6 Feb 2012 08:18:20 +0100

Livestock Epigenetics reviews advances in the understanding of the molecular basis of epigenetic mechanisms in gene expression in livestock species. Epigenetics impact many economically important traits from growth and development to more efficient reproduction and breeding strategies. The book opens with a broad introductory chapter that discusses the importance of an understanding of epigenetics to efficient and sustainable livestock production. In subsequent chapters the role of epigenetics in specific aspects of animal production are reviewed. The final chapter provides researchers with a valuable basis for the use of comparative epigenetics research to allow research to apply advances across organisms. Livestock Epigenetics provides detailed information on this rapidly expanding field of research with contributions from a global team of experts. [200 Pages, Hardcover]

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Aquaculture and Behavior

Kadri, Sunil / Huntingford, Felicity (eds.) — 6 Feb 2012 08:17:48 +0100

The behaviour of fish under culture situations has long been ignored despite, heavy commercial losses that can result from fish stressed and hence disease-prone, due to bad husbandry techniques. This important new book summarises the current understanding of the behavioural biology of farmed species and illustrates how this can be applied to improve aquaculture practice. The book is an essential tool and reference for students and professionals in fish biology, aquaculture, animal behaviour and fish veterinary science. [358 Pages, Softcover]

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Horticultural Reviews, Volume 39

Janick, Jules — 30 Jan 2012 08:18:06 +0100

Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research. Topics covered include the horticulture of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamentals. These review articles, written by world authorities, bridge the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists and teachers. [480 Pages, Hardcover]

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International Tables for Crystallography

Rossmann, Michael G. / Arnold, Eddy / Himmel, Daniel (eds.) — 30 Jan 2012 08:17:37 +0100

This volume was commissioned by the International Union of Crystallography (IUCr) in recognition of the extraordinary contributions that knowledge of macromolecular structure has made, and will make, to the analysis of biological systems, from enzyme catalysis to the workings of a whole cell, and to the growing field of structural genomics. The book covers all stages of a crystallographic analysis from the preparation of samples using the techniques of molecular biology, through crystallization, diffraction data collection, phase determination, structure validation, as well as structure analysis. [916 Pages, Hardcover]

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Fundamentals of Enzyme Kinetics

Cornish-Bowden, Athel — 26 Jan 2012 08:17:12 +0100

Now in its fourth edition, this textbook covers enzyme kinetics in its entirety, including the implications for bioinformatics and systems biology. The author writes with outstanding style and didactic clarity. Website: WWW.WILEY-VCH.DE/HOME/FUNDENZYKINET [XVIII, 498 Pages, Softcover]

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Studies in Viral Ecology

Hurst, Christon J — 25 Jan 2012 08:17:32 +0100

This book explains the ecology of viruses by examining their interactive dynamics with their hosting species (this 2-volume set covers animals as well as microbes and plants), including the types of transmission cycles that viruses have evolved encompassing principal and alternate hosts, vehicles and vectoring species. Examining virology from an organismal biology approach and focusing on the concept that viral infections represent areas of overlap in the ecologies of the involved species, Viral Ecology is essential for students and professionals who either may be non-virologists or virologists whose previous familiarity has been very specialized. [Hardcover]

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Microbiology Case Studies

Anderson, Rodney / Young, Linda — 25 Jan 2012 08:17:21 +0100

This first edition text developed and evolved to meet three pedagogical goals we deemed essential for those studying allied health and are pre-professional. The use of microbiology case studies were modified to maintain their value as tools that result in critical thinking and knowledge retention while providing a more realistic context for preparing future health care professionals. Consequently, the text has real life, personally-oriented microbiology cases appropriate for those in nursing, pharmacy, and other allied health disciplines (pre-med, pre-PA, CLS, etc.). This format presents material as a story about the patient as well as information regarding their family circumstances, personal characteristics, and individual motivations. [144 Pages, Softcover]

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Environmental Physiology of Livestock

Collier, R. J. / Collier, J. L. (eds.) — 23 Jan 2012 08:17:58 +0100

Environmental stress is one of the most significant factors affecting livestock performance and health, and it is only expected to increase with effects of global warming. Environmental Physiology of Livestock brings together the latest research on environmental physiology, summarizing progress in the field and providing directions for future research. Recent developments in estimating heat stress loads are discussed, as well as key studies in metabolism, reproduction, and genetic expressions. Environmental Physiology of Livestock begins with a survey of current heat indexing tools, highlighting recent discoveries in animal physiology, changes in productivity levels, and new technologies available to better estimate stress response. Using this synopsis as a point of orientation, later chapters hone in on major effects of heat stress, including changing metabolic pathways and nutrient requirements, endocrine regulation of acclimation to environmental stress, and reduced reproductive performance. The text concludes with a thorough discussion of environmental effects on gene expressions, providing important insight for future breeding practices. Environmental Physiology of Livestock is a globally contributed volume and a key resource for animal science researchers, geneticists, and breeders [368 Pages, Hardcover]

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Translational Neuroscience

Garcia-Rill, Edgar (ed.) — 23 Jan 2012 08:17:56 +0100

Translational research looks to take the latest innovations made in the laboratory setting to translate findings into effective and sustainable medical interventions and improved preventative measures. Funding support is increasingly tied to practical healthcare outcomes, with this trend likely only to increase in coming years, Translational Neuroscience: A Guide to a Successful Program, is a timely guide to developing research programs that bring translational advances to the forefront. Translational Neuroscience provides practical information from scientists with first-hand experience in developing a cutting-edge translational facility. The book opens with chapters that provide guidance to organizing a center for translational science. Chapters look at topics ranging from mentoring and career planning for clinician scientists to improving the design of core facilities and addressing infrastructure needs. The second half of the book provides valuable case studies of translational neuroscience in action, with examples ranging from using to transcranial magnetic stimulation to studies on drug abuse and telemedicine applications. The final chapter looks to the future of basic science research, how academic health centers can be reorganized, and how future generations of translational neuroscientists can be trained. Translational Neuroscience provides a blueprint to developing an innovative and successful translational research program. Deans, department chairs, academic health center administrators, and researchers will find this guide useful for drafting programs in translational research and avoiding costly pitfalls. While grounded in examples from basic neuroscience research, this book will be a useful tool to all scientists looking to develop centers of translational science across research disciplines. [168 Pages, Hardcover]

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Bakterien rüsten auf

Gottschalk, Gerhard — 12 Jan 2012 08:17:16 +0100

Der nächste EHEC Ausbruch kommt bestimmt; niemand weiß, wann wir oder eine uns nahestehende Person unliebsame Bekanntschaft mit MRSA machen werden. Zeit sich jetzt zu informieren und zu verstehen warum wir uns in Zukunft öfter mit diesen Bakterien auseinander setzen müssen. [VIII, 76 Pages, Softcover]

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HPLC Methods for Clinical Pharmaceutical Analysis

Mascher, Hermann — 12 Jan 2012 08:17:14 +0100

The author describes all steps of a routine pharmaceutical analysis in an intuitive fashion and explains how to develop robust and efficient methods for any clinical compound. A reference appendix contains tried and tested methods for 100 freqently encountered pharmaceuticals. [IX, 247 Pages, Hardcover]

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Alternative pre-mRNA Splicing

Stamm, Stefan / Smith, Chris / Lührmann, Reinhard (eds.) — 12 Jan 2012 08:17:05 +0100

This book is the complete guide for studying RNA splicing and it is a valuable guide for RNA scientists and to clinicians working in genetic disease. [XXXVIII, 622 Pages, Softcover]

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Reintroduction Biology

Ewen, John G. / Armstrong, Doug P. / Parker, Kevin A. / Seddon, Philip J. (eds.) — 9 Jan 2012 08:18:55 +0100

This book aims to further advance the field of reintroduction biology beyond the considerable progress made since the formation of the IUCN/SSC Re-introduction Specialist Group. Using an issue-based framework that purposely avoids a structure based on case studies the book's central theme is advocating a strategic approach to reintroduction where all actions are guided by explicit theoretical frameworks based on clearly defined objectives. Issues covered include husbandry and intensive management, monitoring, and genetic and health management. Although taxonomically neutral there is a recognised dominance of bird and mammal studies that reflects the published research in this field. The structure and content are designed for use by people wanting to bridge the research-management gap, such as conservation managers wanting to expand their thinking about reintroduction-related decisions, or researchers who seek to make useful applied contributions to reintroduction. [528 Pages, Hardcover]

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Advances in Chemical Physics

9 Jan 2012 08:18:23 +0100

Single-molecule experiments have provided fresh perspectives to questions such as how proteins fold to specific conformations from highly heterogeneous structures, how signal transductions take place on the molecular level, and how proteins behave in membranes and live cells. This book focuses mainly on three experimental approaches: single-molecule fluorescence based mainly on fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET), atomic force microscopy (AFM) and diffracted X-ray tracking (DXT), and their applications to important biological phenomena. In addition, discussion is provided on the theoretical progress in the single-molecule data analyses. For students and professionals in chemical physics and physical chemistry from academia, government, and industries. [512 Pages, Hardcover]

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Wildlife Search and Rescue

Dmytryk, Rebecca — 9 Jan 2012 08:18:10 +0100

Rescuing wild animals in distress requires a unique set of skills, very different from those used in handling domestic animals. The equipment, degree of handling, the type of caging and level of care a wild animal receives can mean the difference between life and death. Wildlife Search and Rescue is a comprehensive guide on 'best practices' and suggested standards for response to sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. This valuable resource covers the fundamentals of wildlife rescue, from 'phone to field', including safe and successful capture strategies, handling and restraint techniques and initial aid. Wildlife Search and Rescue is a must have for anyone interested in knowing what to do when they are face to face with a wild animal in need, or for anyone involved in animal rescue. While the book focuses on wildlife native to North America, much of the information and many of the techniques are applicable to other species, including domestic dogs and cats. [248 Pages, Softcover]

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Wildlife Search and Rescue

Dmytryk, Rebecca — 9 Jan 2012 08:18:09 +0100

Reintroduction Biology

Ewen, John G. / Armstrong, Doug P. / Parker, Kevin A. / Seddon, Philip J. (eds.) — 9 Jan 2012 08:17:57 +0100

Biomedical Sciences

Butler, Stephen — 9 Jan 2012 08:17:53 +0100

The book is visually exciting, and written in an interesting and accessible manner while maintaining scientific rigour. Highlighted boxes within the text link the theory to actual clinical laboratory practice for example, the histopathology chapter includes a photographically illustrated flow chart of the progress of a specimen through the histopathology lab, so that students can actually see how the specimen reception/inking/cut-up/cassette/block/section/stain system works, with an emphasis on the safety procedures that ensure specimens are not confused). [438 Pages, Hardcover]

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Biomedical Sciences

Butler, Stephen — 9 Jan 2012 08:17:51 +0100

Oxidative Stress in Vertebrates and Invertebrates

Farooqui, Tahira / Farooqui, Akhlaq A. (eds.) — 4 Jan 2012 08:17:30 +0100

This volume presents a unique comparative treatment of the role oxidative stress plays in vertebrates and invertebrates in multiple organ systems with regards to cell death, development, aging, and human diseases, and anti-oxidant therapy. It offers comprehensive reviews of the current understanding of oxidative stress-mediated physiology and pathology as well as directions for future research. It also provides current information on the role of oxidative stress in neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and various types of cancer mediated by oxidative stress. [416 Pages, Hardcover]

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Forensic Chemistry Handbook

Kobilinsky, Lawrence (ed.) — 4 Jan 2012 08:17:26 +0100

The Forensic Chemistry Handbook provides both practicing forensic scientists and beginners with a concise, but not trivial introduction to various topics covered by the discipline of forensic chemistry. It supplies references to more authoritative books and journals in the literature and provides answers to specific questions or problems pertaining to subjects such as the analysis of: blood, semen, saliva, urine, DNA, explosives, drugs, accelerants, etc. The approach is practical in its orientation, keeping in mind the needs of the user. [544 Pages, Hardcover]

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Bacteria

Wassenaar, Trudy M. — 3 Jan 2012 08:18:30 +0100

This book introduces bacteria and basic microbiological concepts to readers without previous background in the subject. Each chapter explores a particular self-contained topic and wherever possible points are illustrated through real-world examples and short stories. Chapters cover topics ranging from marine microbiology to bacterial toxins, enzymes, and the future role of bacteria in our world. Although bacterial scientific names are used and translated when possible, in general scientific jargon is avoided in order to make the material as accessible as possible for the lay reader. [232 Pages, Softcover]

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Genetics International Student Version

Snustad, D. Peter / Simmons, Michael J. — 3 Jan 2012 08:18:23 +0100

Genetics is one of the most popular texts in use for the introductory course. It opens a window on the rapidly advancing science of genetics by showing exactly how genetics is done. Throughout, the authors incorporate a human emphasis and highlight the role of geneticists to keep students interested and motivated. The sixth edition has been updated to reflect the latest developments in the field of genetics. Genetics continues to educate today's students for tomorrow's science by focusing on features that aid in content comprehension and application. [784 Pages, Softcover]

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Pollutants, Human Health and the Environment

Plant, Jane / Voulvoulis, Nick / Ragnarsdottir, K. Vala (eds.) — 3 Jan 2012 08:17:28 +0100

Pollutants, the Environment and Human Health is a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of environmental pollutants that are of current concern to human health. Clearly structured throughout, the main body of the book is divided by pollutant type with a chapter devoted to each group of pollutants. Each chapter will follow a similar format to facilitate comparison and discussion. For each pollutant, the authors describe the sources, pathways, environmental fate and sinks as well as known toxicological effects. Importantly the second chapter on heavy metals and other inorganic substances will deal with trace element deficiencies which can have serious problems for human health. Some rocks and soils are naturally low in some trace elements and intensive agriculture over the past half century has effectively mined many trace elements reducing their levels in soils and crops. The final chapter will be a discussion about the various risk assessment frameworks and regulations covering the main pollutants. * Comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of environmental pollutants of concern to human health * Clearly divided into pollutant type with each chapter devoted to a different pollutant group * Clearly structured throughout with the same format for each chapter to help facilitate comparison and discussion and enable readers to prioritise chemicals of concern * Description of the sources, pathways, environmental fate and known toxicological effect * Includes contributions from leading researchers and edited by a team of experts in the field [356 Pages, Softcover]

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Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 35

Janick, Jules — 29 Dec 2011 08:18:25 +0100

Plant Breeding Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. Many of the crops widely grown today stem from a very narrow genetic base; understanding and preserving crop genetic resources is vital to the security of food systems worldwide. The emphasis of the series is on methodology, a fundamental understanding of crop genetics, and applications to major crops. The series is sponsored by the American Society for Horticultural Science and appears in the form of one or two volumes per year. [420 Pages, Hardcover]

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Data Management of Protein Interaction Networks

Cannataro, Mario / Guzzi, Pietro H. — 29 Dec 2011 08:17:48 +0100

Data Management of Protein Interaction Networks discusses technologies, standards, and databases for generating, representing, and storing PPI data. It also describes main algorithms and tools for the analysis, comparison, and knowledge extraction from PINs. Organized according to the workflow of interactomics, from data generation to knowledge extraction, the text contains a comprehensive description of databases, tools, and tasks currently available for exploiting interactomics data. This valuable resource helps researchers and practitioners better understand how the integration of PPI data and semantic information about proteins may enhance the analysis of biological processes. [216 Pages, Hardcover]

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Wildlife Forensics

Huffman, Jane E. / Wallace, John R. — 29 Dec 2011 08:17:39 +0100

Wildlife Forensics: Methods and Applications provides an accessible and practical approach to the key areas involved in this developing subject. The book contains numerous global case studies throughout the text that take the reader from the field, to the lab analysis to the court room, giving a complete insight into the path of forensic evidence and demonstrating how current techniques can be applied to wildlife forensics. With numerous global examples of various types of wildlife crimes, this is a useful reference for the application of forensic techniques to the field of wildlife crime. It covers a number of different areas in forensics, entomology, hair identification, use of DNA for individualization and species identification. The book also includes reference material pertaining to the field of wildlife forensics and demonstrates how other areas of forensic science integrate to support wildlife forensic investigations. The book contains approaches that wildlife forensic investigators and laboratory technicians can employ in investigations and effectively illustrates various methods through case studies. It provides the direction and practical advice required by legal and police professionals seeking to gain the evidence needed to prosecute wildlife crimes. The book brings together in one text various aspects of wildlife forensics, toxicology, entomology, serology hair identification, and DNA analysis. Case studies discussed in the book take the reader from the field, to the lab analysis to the court room and provide a complete overview of handling a case. This title is an invaluable reference providing investigators, laboratory technicians and students in forensic science/conservation biology classes with practical guidance and best methods for criminal investigations applied to wildlife crime. [396 Pages, Softcover]

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Wildlife Forensics

Huffman, Jane E. / Wallace, John R. — 29 Dec 2011 08:17:38 +0100

Primary and Stem Cells

Lakshmipathy, Uma / Thyagarajan, Bhaskar — 29 Dec 2011 08:17:27 +0100

This book describes basic cell engineering methods, emphasizing stem cell applications, and use of the genetically modified stem cells in cell therapy and drug discovery. Together, the chapters introduce and offer insights on new techniques for engineering of stem cells and the delivery of transgenes into stem cells via various viral and non-viral systems. The book offers a guide to the types of manipulations currently available to create genetically engineered stem cells that suit any investigator's purpose, whether it's basic science investigation, creation of disease models and screens, or cells for therapeutic applications. [296 Pages, Hardcover]

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Protein and Peptide Mass Spectrometry in Drug Discovery

Gross, Michael L. / Chen, Guodong / Pramanik, Birendra (eds.) — 29 Dec 2011 08:17:14 +0100

With chapters provided by international leading experts, this book covers the recent advances in protein and peptide mass spectrometry. Focusing on the pharmaceutical industry, it addresses both emerging techniques, including imaging mass spectrometry, ion mobility, and microwave-assisted mass spectrometry, and recent applications, including pharmaceutical analysis throughout the drug development cycle. The book stresses practice and applications, providing real world examples from industry contributors. After overviewing methodology and discussing recent studies, the remaining chapters address newer techniques for determining protein structure, interactions with peptides, proteins, and ligands, and protein folding and unfolding. [484 Pages, Hardcover]

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Proteomics of Biological Systems

Ham, Bryan M. — 19 Dec 2011 08:18:27 +0100

Phosphorylation is the addition of a phosphate (PO4) group to a protein or other organic molecule. Phosphorylation activates or deactivates many protein enzymes, causing or preventing the mechanisms of diseases such as cancer and diabetes. This book shows how to use mass spectrometry to determine whether or not a protein has been correctly modified by the addition of a phosphate group. It also provides a combination of detailed, step-by-step methodology for phosphoproteomic sample preparation, mass spectral instrumental analysis, and data interpretation approaches. Furthermore, it includes the use of bioinformatic Internet tools such as the Blast2GO gene ontology (GO) tool, used to help understand and interpret complex data collected in these studies. [376 Pages, Hardcover]

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Effectors in Plant-Microbe Interactions

Martin, F. / Kamoun, Sophien (eds.) — 19 Dec 2011 08:18:09 +0100

Plants and microbes interact in a complex relationship that can have both harmful and beneficial impacts on both plant and microbial communities. Effectors, secreted microbial molecules that alter plant processes and facilitate colonization, are central to understanding the complicated interplay between plants and microbes. Effectors in Plant-Microbe Interactions unlocks the molecular basis of this important class of microbial molecules and describes their diverse and complex interactions with host plants. Effectors in Plant Microbe Interactions is divided into five sections that take stock of the current knowledge on effectors of plant-associated organisms. Coverage ranges from the impact of bacterial, fungal and oomycete effectors on plant immunity and high-throughput genomic analysis of effectors to the function and trafficking of these microbial molecules. The final section looks at effectors secreted by other eukaryotic microbes that are the focus of current and future research efforts. Written by leading international experts in plant-microbe interactions, Effectors in Plant Microbe Interactions, will be an essential volume for plant biologists, microbiologists, pathologists, and geneticists. [444 Pages, Hardcover]

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Introduction to Pharmaceutical Chemical Analysis

Hansen, Steen / Pedersen-Bjergaard, Stig / Rasmussen, Knut — 19 Dec 2011 08:17:31 +0100

This textbook is the first to present a systematic introduction to chemical analysis of pharmaceutical raw materials, finished pharmaceutical products, and of drugs in biological fluids, which are carried out in pharmaceutical laboratories worldwide. In addition, this textbook teaches the fundamentals of all the major analytical techniques used in the pharmaceutical laboratory, and teaches the international pharmacopoeias and guidelines of importance for the field. It is primarily intended for the pharmacy student, to teach the requirements in analytical chemistry for the 5 years pharmacy curriculum, but the textbook is also intended for analytical chemists moving into the field of pharmaceutical analysis. * Addresses the basic concepts, then establishes the foundations for the common analytical methods that are currently used in the quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis of pharmaceutical drugs * Provides an understanding of common analytical techniques used in all areas of pharmaceutical development * Suitable for a foundation course in chemical and pharmaceutical sciences * Aimed at undergraduate students of degrees in Pharmaceutical Science/Chemistry Analytical Science/Chemistry, Forensic analysis * Includes many illustrative examples [512 Pages, Softcover]

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Introduction to Pharmaceutical Chemical Analysis

Hansen, Steen / Pedersen-Bjergaard, Stig / Rasmussen, Knut — 19 Dec 2011 08:17:30 +0100

Visualizing Human Biology

Ireland, Kathleen A. — 19 Dec 2011 08:17:15 +0100

Visualizing Human Biology, 2e is designed to help your students learn effectively and promises to engage today's students with a visually rich textbook and dynamic multimedia resources that make human biology as exciting and relevant to students as it is to their professors. Created in collaboration with our Wiley Visualizing Consulting Editor, Professor Jan Plass of New York University, Visualizing Human Biology, 2e integrates rich visuals and media with text to direct students' attention to important information. Since students have varying interests and learning styles, and since many have been afraid of biology and science, Visualizing Human Biology, 2e engagingly relates humans to the world in which we live. The second edition of Visualizing Human Biology strives to balance both the human and the biology of human biology to show students both what affects their own bodies and the science of how humans live in, move through, and populate their environment. Looking for a more cost-effective way to purchase this text? Check out www.wiley.com/college.wileyflex to learn more! [704 Pages, Softcover]

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Fundamental Medical Mycology

Reiss, Errol / Shadomy, H. Jean / Lyon, G. Marshall — 19 Dec 2011 08:17:10 +0100

This text provides the first book in almost 10 years for students and clinicians interested in the medical microbiology of fungi. This new book's scope is well balanced between medical and microbiologic knowledge of the major fungi pathogenic for humans. The chapters are organized by disease and contain numerous illustrations and case presentations, and feature numerous questions and glossaries. The authors assume no prior knowledge of mycology, making this resource highly accessible to those with a basic foundation in general biology and medical microbiology. [648 Pages, Hardcover]

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Genetik für Dummies

Robinson, Tara Rodden — 15 Dec 2011 08:17:18 +0100

In diesem Buch erfahren Sie alles, was Sie über Genetik wissen müssen: von den Grundlagen der Zellbiologie und den Mendelschen Regeln über den Aufbau und die Replikation der DNA sowie deren Übersetzung in Proteine bis hin zu Erbkrankheiten, Rechtsmedizin, Klonen und Co. [392 Pages, Softcover]

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Tag-based Next Generation Sequencing

Harbers, Matthias / Kahl, Günter (eds.) — 15 Dec 2011 08:17:06 +0100

An indispensable resource for every laboratory in Academia or Industry that needs to be informed about the current status of tag-based sequencing methods. Compiled by one of our most successful editors together with an expert on the technology with extensive hand-on experience. [XXVI, 582 Pages, Hardcover]

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From Genes to Genomes

Dale, Jeremy W. / von Schantz, Malcolm / Plant, Nicholas — 12 Dec 2011 08:17:31 +0100

The latest edition of this highly successful textbook introduces the key techniques and concepts involved in cloning genes and in studying their expression and variation. The new edition features: * Increased coverage of whole-genome sequencing technologies and enhanced treatment of bioinformatics. * Clear, two-colour diagrams throughout. * A dedicated website including all figures. Noted for its outstanding balance between clarity of coverage and level of detail, this book provides an excellent introduction to the fast moving world of molecular genetics. [400 Pages, Hardcover]

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From Genes to Genomes

Dale, Jeremy W. / von Schantz, Malcolm / Plant, Nicholas — 12 Dec 2011 08:17:30 +0100

Designing Dendrimers

Campagna, Sebastiano / Ceroni, Paola / Puntoriero, Fausto (eds.) — 12 Dec 2011 08:17:16 +0100

Research on dendrimers has exploded in the last fifteen years, moving from the establishment of synthetic methodologies towards sophisticated applications. Designing Dendrimers covers both fundamental and applicative aspects of dendrimer research. Chapters devoted to basic principles, synthetic methods and strategies, and advanced characterization techniques are integrated with chapters illustrating the full potential of dendrimers in various fields, like artificial photosynthesis, multi-redox pool systems, diagnostics, and design of functional nanostructures. Emphasis on future developments makes this book perfect for scientists, graduate, and postgraduate students in dendrimer research. [600 Pages, Hardcover]

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Biochemistry for Sport and Exercise Metabolism

MacLaren, Donald / Morton, James — 12 Dec 2011 08:17:11 +0100

Although an important part of the study of sport and exercise science, biochemistry is a subject that many students find difficult given their limited background in the sciences. This book gives them the basics of the subject presented in a clear, accessible style placed firmly within a sporting context. Its visually appealing content features a number of tables, figures, and biochemical flowcharts. It also offers a chapter on practicals that can be undertaken in exercise biochemistry. By using this book students will come to understand how and why different exercise affects biochemical processes. [264 Pages, Softcover]

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Biochemistry for Sport and Exercise Metabolism

MacLaren, Donald / Morton, James — 12 Dec 2011 08:17:10 +0100

Immunology

Williams, Andrew E. — 12 Dec 2011 08:17:08 +0100

Immunity: Mucosal Immunology in Health and Disease provides a realistic approach to the teaching of immunology, dealing with immunity at specific sites in the body - a novel approach not adopted in current books. This book is the first immunology textbook to focus on the mucosa, the largest immune organ in the body. It discusses basic aspects of immunology together with the main themes of modern mucosal immunology, and provides an integrated approach to describe the immunological events from the moment the antigen enters the body to the immune mechanisms that eradicate it. [398 Pages, Hardcover]

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Basic and Clinical Ocular Motor and Vestibular Research

Rucker, Janet / Zee, David — 5 Dec 2011 08:19:13 +0100

This Annals volume presents proceedings of the conference Basic and Clinic Ocular Motor and Vestibular Research, held as a tribute to the career of Dr. Richard John Leigh in Buenos Aires, Argentina from March 25-27, 2011. Leigh, a world-renowned expert in the neurological control of normal and abnormal eye movements and an exemplary clinician-scientist and mentor, has significantly advanced our understanding of eye movement control systems. The volume features latest research in the field from experts in ocular motor and vestibular science. Topics covered include: ocular motor periphery; brainstem and superior colliculus control mechanisms; cerebellar control mechanisms; basal ganglia and cerebral hemisphere control mechanisms; and nystagmus and multiple sclerosis. NOTE: Annals volumes are available for sale as individual books or as a journal. For information on institutional journal subscriptions, please visit http://ordering.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/subs.asp?ref=1749-6632&doi=10.1111/(ISSN)1749-6632. ACADEMY MEMBERS: Please contact the New York Academy of Sciences directly to place your order (www.nyas.org). Members of the New York Academy of Science receive full-text access to Annals online and discounts on print volumes. Please visit http://www.nyas.org/MemberCenter/Join.aspx for more information about becoming a member. [252 Pages, Softcover]

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Systems Biology and Livestock Science

te Pas, Marinus — 5 Dec 2011 08:19:12 +0100

This unique animal science reference, the first of its kind to apply the latest research in systems biology specifically to livestock science, offers a comprehensive introduction to systems biology and a point of entry to detailed literature. Filled with case studies from current research initiatives world-wide, it features chapters on pathogens, reproductive biology, and animal nutrition and links current systems biology techniques to topics in livestock science. [332 Pages, Hardcover]

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Transmembrane Dynamics of Lipids

Devaux, Phililp (ed.) — 5 Dec 2011 08:18:21 +0100

As the building blocks of biological membranes, lipids have a very complex set of behaviors that, when defective, can be a major distributor of diseases, including cancer. As the only book to date devoted entirely to lipids in membranes, Membrane Asymmetry and Transmembrane Motion of Lipids enlists leading research groups to present up-to-date quantitative data on the formation, stability, and biological consequences of the asymmetrical organization of lipids in cell membranes. With an impressive amount of data, this book explores exciting new discoveries that show promising potential for future study. [440 Pages, Hardcover]

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Fundamental Molecular Biology

Allison, Lizabeth A. — 28 Nov 2011 08:18:16 +0100

Unique in in its focus on eukaryotic molecular biology, this textbook provides a distillation of the essential concepts of molecular biology, supported by current examples, experimental evidence, and boxes that address related diseases, methods, and techniques. End-of-chapter analytical questions are well designed and will enable students to apply the information they learned in the chapter. A supplementary website include self-tests for students, resources for instructors, as well as figures and animations for classroom use. [672 Pages, Hardcover]

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