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The Proteasomal System in Aging and Disease

de Tilman Grune

This volume of Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science discusses cutting-edge research of proteasomes and proteasome-associated proteins and cellular systems. The volume is split into two sections....

RNA helicases

de Eckhard Jankowsky

This volume of Methods in Enzymology aims to provide a reference for the diverse, powerful tools used to analyze RNA helicases. The contributions in this volume cover the broad scope of methods in the research...

Genomic and Personalized Medicine: V1-2

de Huntington Ph.D Willard & Geoffrey S. Ginsburg

This two-volume set provides an in-depth look at one of the most promising avenues for advances in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of human disease. The inclusion of the latest information on diagnostic...

Applied Principles of Horticultural Science

de Laurie Brown

Applied Principles of Horticultural Science is that critical thing for all students of horticulture - a book that teaches the theory of horticultural science through the practice of horticulture itelf.

The book...

Principles of Horticulture

de C R R Adams, M P P Early & K M M Bamford

Principles of Horticulture is an excellent introduction to the study of all aspects of the subject. Written in an accessible and readable style it explains the principles that underlie the cultivation of flowers,...

Drawing the Map of Life: Inside the Human Genome Project

de Victor K. K. McElheny

The riveting story of the players, the crises, and the competition to map the genome, the greatest scientific achievement of our time

Bacterial Biogeochemistry: The Ecophysiology of Mineral Cycling

de Tom Fenchel, Henry Blackburn & Gary M. King

Bacterial Biogeochemistry, Third Edition focuses on bacterial metabolism and its relevance to the environment, including the decomposition of soil, food chains, nitrogen fixation, assimilation and reduction...

Taxonomic Guide to Infectious Diseases: Understanding the Biologic Classes of Pathogenic Organisms

de Jules J. Berman

In the past few decades, there have been great advances in the phylogenetic classification of infectious diseases of man. Taxonomic Guide to Infectious Diseases organizes this information into a standard biological...

Sleep Hormones

de Gerald Litwack

First published in 1943, Vitamins and Hormones is the longest-running serial published by Academic Press. The Editorial Board now reflects expertise in the field of hormone action, vitamin action, X-ray crystal...

Viruses and Virus Diseases of the Vegetables in the Mediterranean Basin

de Gad Loebenstein

This volume of Advances in Virus Research focuses on mycoviruses. The authors and reviews represent the most current and cutting-edge research in the field. A broad range of research is presented from research...

Lignins: Biosynthesis, Biodegradation and Bioengineering

de Lise Jouanin & Catherine Lapierre

Lignins are  Nature's aromatic polymers and are the second most abundant organic constituents of the biosphere, next to cellulose. Lignification mainly occurs in the walls of terrestrial vascular plants, mainly...

Small RNAs: their diversity, roles and practical uses

de Elizabeth Jockusch

Advances in Insect Physiology is committed to publishing volumes containing comprehensive and in-depth reviews on all aspects of insect physiology. First published in 1963, these volumes are an essential reference...

Statistics in Medicine

de Robert H. Riffenburgh

Statistics in Medicine, Third Edition makes medical statistics easy to understand by students, practicing physicians, and researchers. The book begins with databases from clinical medicine and uses such data...

Scientific Papers and Presentations: Navigating Scientific Communication in Today's World

de Martha Davis, Kaaron Joann Davis & Marion Dunagan

Electronic publishing and electronic means of text and data presentation have changed enormously since the first edition of this book was published in 1997. The third edition of Scientific Papers and Presentations...

The Sugar Code: Fundamentals of Glycosciences

de Hans-Joachim Gabius

A reader friendly overview of the structure and functional relevance of natural glycosylation and its cognate proteins (lectins), this book is also one of the few books to cover their role in health and disease....

Epigenetics and Human Health: Linking Hereditary, Environmental and Nutritional Aspects

de Alexander Haslberger & Sabine Greßler

After first introducing the concept of epigenetics, this handbook and ready reference provides an overview of the main research on epigenetics. It adopts a multidisciplinary approach, involving molecular biology,...

Proteomics Sample Preparation

de Jörg von von Hagen

This long-awaited first guide to sample preparation for proteomics studies overcomes a major bottleneck in this fast growing technique within the molecular life sciences. By addressing the topic from three different...

Tuberous Sclerosis Complex: Genes, Clinical Features and Therapeutics

de David J. J. Kwiatkowski, Vicky Holets Holets Whittemore & Elizabeth A. A. Thiele

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. Special focus is placed on...

Medical Product Regulatory Affairs: Pharmaceuticals, Diagnostics, Medical Devices

de John J. J. Tobin & Gary Walsh

Written in a clear and concise style by an experienced author, this attractively-priced book covers regulatory affairs in all major global markets for pharmaceuticals and medical devices, making it the most...

Melanins and Melanosomes: Biosynthesis, Structure, Physiological and Pathological Functions

de Patrick A. A. Riley & Jan Borovansky

The surface pigmentation of vertebrates is controlled by specialized cells able to synthesize a variety of pigments collectively known as melanins. Recent research has shown that melanins are produced not only...