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Since the publication of Nonistopic DNA Probe Techniques in 1992,
the move away from radioactive materials for research and
diagnostics has continued. This is due in part to public awareness
of the hazards of radioactive waste and laws making radioactive
disposal more difficult and costly and to improvement in both the
sensitivity and convenience of nonisotopic techniques. Several new
nonisotopic techniques have been developed and substantial
improvements made to existing nonisotopic methods since 1992, and
these are now included in Nonisotopic Probing, Blotting, and
Sequencing.
Integrins: Molecular and Biological Responses to the Extracellular
Matrix will help basic, applied, and clinical researchers keep up
with the explosion of literature on the integrin family of
proteins. This volume extends material previously covered in
"Receptors for Extracellular Matrix." It addresses some of the most
exciting areas of integrin biology, including the varied roles of
integrins in cell division, differentiation, movement, wound
healing, inflammation, thrombosis, osteoporosis, and cancer.
This book serves as a comprehensive overview of the current
scientific knowledge on the health effects of dietary and
supplemental antioxidants (such as vitamins C and E). Chapters
integrate information from basic research and animal studies,
epidemiologic studies, and clinical intervention trials.
Recent concerns over the possible hazards of electrical and
magnetic fields in the home and workplace are comprehensively
addressed within this book. The chapters contain detailed research
on the biological effects of electric and magnetic fields, and
evidence for and against any interaction of electromagnetic fields
(EMFs) and the biological systems.
Recent concerns over the possible hazards of electrical and
magnetic fields in the home and workplace are comprehensively
addressed within this book. The chapters contain detailed research
on the biological effects of electric and magnetic fields, and
evidence for and against any interaction of electromagnetic fields
(EMFs) and biological systems.
After a decade of dominance by recombinant DNA technology, the
field of molecular and cell biology is witnessing a renewed
interest in techniques and approaches that are not driven by DNA
acrobatics. In hindsight, this is an inevitable outcome.
Deoxyribonucleic acid is not the master; it is only a storage
house. If one wishes to know how cells work, the secret is not to
be found in DNA, but rather in everything outside DNA. Science
based on DNA is useful but does not itself solve the problem. It is
most fortunate that at the height of the DNA phenomenon, there
remain scientists who continue to probe cells by non-DNA means.
Suddenly, people with such expertise are in high demand.
Written by experts in their respective fields, this book reviews
the expanding knowledge concerning the mechanisms regulating male
reproduction at the molecular and cellular levels. It covers the
development of the testes and regulatory controls for
spermatogenesis and steroidogenesis, and it considers aspects of
Sertoli cell function. Areas of emphasis include communication
between the various cell types involved in reproduction by hormone
and growth factors and the mechanisms by which these factors
regulate gene expression. A number of mammalian systems, including
humans, are covered. The carefully selected authors provide a clear
synopsis of the concepts in each area as well as the latest
references, enabling the reader to investigate the topic further.
This book is of interest to those seeking an understanding of the
regulatory mechanisms in male reproduction and is written for the
graduate and postgraduate levels.
The field of fibre optics is an interdisciplinary one, involving aspects of science, engineering and medicine. Some who work in this field are scientists interested in physics of optical fibers, or chemists interested in the optical triggering of certain chemicals. Engineers may be attracted to the challenge of new problems in designing and making laser and fiber systems. Among physicians, some are interested in the more scientific aspects of laser tissue interactions and in animal experiments; others are more interested in the implementation of these techniques on patients.;The increasing use of fibre optics in the field of medicine has created a need for an interdisciplinary perspective of the technology and methods for physicians as well as engineers and biophysicists. This book presents a comprehensive examination of lasers and optical fibers in an hierarchical, three-tier system. Each chapter is divided into three basic sections: the fundamentals section provides an overview of basic concepts and background, the principles section offers an in-depth engineering approach, and the advances section features specific information on systems and biophysical parameters. All those int
Written by well-known experts in their respective fields, this book synthesizes recent work on the biology of bone cells at the molecular level. Cellular and Molecular Biology of Bone covers the differentiation of these cells, the regulation of their growth and metabolism, and their death resorption. The authors' special comprehensive treatment of the cellular and molecular mechanisms of bone metabolism makes this book a unique and valuable tool. Cellular and Molecular Biology of Bone provides interested readers-with concise state-of-the-art reviews in bone biology that will enlarge their scope and increase their appreciation of the field. Research in this area has intensified recently due to the increasing incidence of osteoporosis. The editor hopes an understanding of the basic biology of this disease will prove relevant to its prevention and treatment.
This is the first comprehensive review of mRNA stability and its
implications for regulation of gene expression.
This book is the first laboratory manual to bring together basic
procedures for measurement of stable and radioactive isotopes of
nitrogen, with specific applications to plant, soil, and aquatic
biology. This bench-top reference gives practical coverage of mass
and emission spectrometry, nitrogen fixation, nitrification, and
identification, organic nitrogen, and the radioactive isotope 13N.
Methods are described so that researchers can adapt them, without
the aid of outside references, to virtually any task they may
encounter in investigations of nitrogen transformation processes.
This book explains the use of an ecological way of farming, with modern practical applications, to make the fullest use of land resources and the best utilization of available capital and labour. In analyzing the vital relationship between soil, plant, animal and man, the author discusses the best care of land itself, its components, grassland management and the most efficient use of crops to maximize yield, food quality and profitability without the extensive use of chemicals and without damaging the ecology. Widdowson also covers the holistic approach to animal farming, the welfare and health of poultry, cattle, sheep and goats, their nutritional needs through the various stages of their lives, and the best way to balance their diets.
This practical reference examines the structure and properties of the atmosphere, including listings of compounds in clouds, fog, rain, snow, and ice; a listing of compounds detected in the stratosphere; and a compendium of compounds in indoor air. An introduction to carcinogenicity and bioassay of atmospheric compounds is also presented. Readers will find the extensive cross-referencing especially useful--compounds can be located by chemical type, name, CAS registry number, or source.
Phosphorous-31 NMR: Principles and Applications focuses on the evolution of phosphorus-31 nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) as a widely applied spectroscopic probe of the structure and dynamics of phosphorus-containing compounds. The selection first offers information on the principles and empirical observations of phosphorus-31 chemical shifts and the principles and applications of phosphorus-31 spin-spin coupling constants. Discussions focus on introduction and basic principles, directly bonded phosphorus coupling constants, and two-bond and three-bond coupling constants. The text then ponders on phosphorus-31 NMR of enzyme complexes and paramagnetic probes of enzyme complexes with phosphorus-containing compounds. The manuscript elaborates on the use of chiral thiophosphates and the stereochemistry of enzymatic phosphoryl transfer and DNA and RNA conformations. Topics include helix-coil transitions, sequence dependence of double-stranded DNA conformations, dynamic behavior of RNA and DNA, biological and genetic significance, and stereochemical problems studied with chiral thiophosphates. The conformation and dynamics of nucleic acids and phosphoproteins, relaxation behavior of nucleic acids, and theory and applications of solid-state phosphorus-31 NMR to nucleic acids are also discussed. The selection is a valuable reference for readers interested in the principles and applications of phosphorus-31 nuclear magnetic resonance.
Animal Migration, Orientation, and Navigation presents the various aspects of animal migration, including the evolution of migration, climatic and meteorological influences, and bioenergetics. This book discusses the physiological control, sensory systems, orientation and navigation, and biological clocks and phenology aspects of animal migration. Organized into five chapters, this book begins with an overview of the migration strategies of animals in the context of a space continuum. This text then explains the influence of short- and long-term climatic cycles on the spectrum of migratory patterns in nature. Other chapters consider the energetic requirements of different migration strategies and the energy stores of the migrants. This book discusses as well the physiological basis of animal migration, with emphasis on endocrinal findings on the timing and energetic aspects of different migration strategies. The final chapter deals with the mechanisms used in direction finding by migrating animals. This book is a valuable resource for biologists and ecologists. |
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