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Books > Medicine > Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences > Anatomy > General

The Human Brain During the First Trimester - Atlas of Human Central Nervous System Development, Volume 1-7 (Paperback): Shirley... The Human Brain During the First Trimester - Atlas of Human Central Nervous System Development, Volume 1-7 (Paperback)
Shirley A. Bayer, Joseph Altman
R10,078 Discovery Miles 100 780 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This set includes Volumes 1-7 of 15 short atlases reimagining the classic 5 volume Atlas of Human Central Nervous System Development. A handy paperback edition completes the coverage of the first trimester of human brain development. Serial sections from specimens between 4mm and 60mm are illustrated and annotated in great detail, together with 3D reconstructions. An introduction and glossary summarize these earliest stages of human Central Nervous System development. Key Features 1) Classic anatomical atlases 2) Detailed labeling of the earliest phases of prenatal neurological development 3) Appeals to neuroanatomists, developmental biologists and clinical practitioners. 4) Persistent relevance - brain development is not going to change.

Human Paleoneurology (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): Emiliano Bruner Human Paleoneurology (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Emiliano Bruner
R4,159 R3,359 Discovery Miles 33 590 Save R800 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book presents an integrative review of paleoneurology, the study of endocranial morphology in fossil species. The main focus is on showing how computed methods can be used to support advances in evolutionary neuroanatomy, paleoanthropology and archaeology and how they have contributed to creating a completely new perspective in cognitive neuroscience. Moreover, thanks to its multidisciplinary approach, the book addresses students and researchers approaching human paleoneurology from different angles and for different purposes, such as biologists, physicians, anthropologists, archaeologists and computer scientists. The individual chapters, written by international experts, represent authoritative reviews of the most important topics in the field. All the concepts are presented in an easy-to-understand style, making them accessible to university students, newcomers and also to anyone interested in understanding how methods like biomedical imaging, digital anatomy and computed and multivariate morphometrics can be used for analyzing ontogenetic and phylogenetic changes according to the principles of functional morphology, morphological integration and modularity.

Biomedical Tissue Culture Handbook (Hardcover): Hugh Waddell Biomedical Tissue Culture Handbook (Hardcover)
Hugh Waddell
R2,093 Discovery Miles 20 930 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Workbook and Lab Manual for Mosby's Pharmacy Technician - Principles and Practice (Paperback, 6th edition): Elsevier,... Workbook and Lab Manual for Mosby's Pharmacy Technician - Principles and Practice (Paperback, 6th edition)
Elsevier, Karen Davis, Anthony Guerra
R1,470 Discovery Miles 14 700 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This easy-to-use, chapter-by-chapter companion to Mosby's Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice, 6th Edition helps you solidify your understanding and mastery of key skills and concepts. Each chapter of this combination workbook and lab manual contains a wide variety of review questions, exercises, and experiential lab activities to help reinforce key concepts, encourage you to reflect critically, and relate to practice for success on the job. Combined with the core textbook, this learning package takes you from day one through graduation and certification! Comprehensive content aligns with ASHP competencies and certification exam coverage. Reinforce Key Concepts sections offer valuable review and practice. Reflect Critically sections with realistic scenarios encourage content assimilation and application. Relate to Practice sections with laboratory exercises provide hands-on practice to promote multi-dimensional skills mastery. Skills checklists correlated to textbook procedures enable you to track your progress on key competencies. NEW! Additional content ensures thorough coverage of all entry-level and many advanced ASHP accreditation competencies, including: Wellness, disease prevention, and immunizations Medication compliance and point-of-care testing Professional and regulatory standards Medication requiring special handling and documentation Nonsterile and sterile compounding Advanced Pharmacy Technician duties

Andreas Vesalius - The Making, the Madman, and the Myth (Hardcover): Stephen N. Joffe Andreas Vesalius - The Making, the Madman, and the Myth (Hardcover)
Stephen N. Joffe
R706 Discovery Miles 7 060 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Andreas Vesalius 1514-1564 By Stephen N. Joffe, M.D. Vesalius was the foremost pioneer of modern anatomy. Born in Brussels, he came from a family of physicians. Educated in Louvain, he studied medicine in Montpelier and Paris, returning to Louvain to teach anatomy. In 1535 he went to France to be an army surgeon to King Charles V and two years later became a professor of anatomy in Padua, Italy. Subsequently he became a physician to the court of Philip II of Spain. On a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, he received a call to return to Padua to occupy chair of Fallopius. In a storm leading to a shipwreck and subsequent death on the Isle of Zante, Vesalius was buried there in an unmarked grave in 1564. This marked the end of the 'prince of anatomy.' Vesalius' book De Humani Corporus Fabrica published in Basel in 1543, contributes one of the greatest treasures of western civilization and culture. With its companion volume the Epitome, began the modern observational science and research.

The Everyday Physics of Hearing and Vision (Hardcover): Benjamin De Mayo The Everyday Physics of Hearing and Vision (Hardcover)
Benjamin De Mayo
R2,836 Discovery Miles 28 360 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Humans receive the vast majority of sensory perception through the eyes and ears. This non-technical book examines the everyday physics behind hearing and vision to help readers understand more about themselves and their physical environment. It begins wit

Clinical Anatomy of the Cranial Nerves (Paperback): Paul Rea Clinical Anatomy of the Cranial Nerves (Paperback)
Paul Rea
R1,454 Discovery Miles 14 540 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Clinical Anatomy of the Cranial Nerves" combines anatomical knowledge, pathology, clinical examination, and explanation of clinical findings, drawing together material typically scattered throughout anatomical textbooks. All of the pertinent anatomical topics are conveniently organized to instruct on anatomy, but also on how to examine the functioning of this anatomy in the patient. Providing a clear and succinct presentation of the underlying anatomy, with directly related applications of the anatomy to clinical examination, the book also provides unique images of anatomical structures of plastinated cadaveric dissections. These images are the only ones that exist in this form, and have been professionally produced in the Laboratory of Human Anatomy, University of Glasgow under the auspices of the author. These specimens offer a novel way of visualizing the cranial nerves and related important anatomical structures.
Anatomy of cranial nerves described in text format with accompanying high-resolution images of professional, high-quality prosected cadaveric material, demonstrating exactly what the structures (and related ones) look likeSuccinct yet comprehensive format with quick and easy access to facts in clearly laid out key regions, common throughout the different cranial nervesIncludes clinical examination and related pathologies, featuring diagnostic summaries of potential clinical presentations and clinically relevant questions on the anatomy of these nerves"

Neuroanatomy of Language Regions of the Human Brain (Hardcover, New): Michael Petrides Neuroanatomy of Language Regions of the Human Brain (Hardcover, New)
Michael Petrides
R2,857 Discovery Miles 28 570 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Many studies of the neural bases of language processes are now conducted with functional and structural neuroimaging. Research is often compromised because of difficulties in identifying the core structures in the face of the complex morphology of these regions of the brain. Although there are many books on the cognitive aspects of language and also on neurolinguistics and aphasiology, "Neuroanatomy of Language Regions of the Human Brain" is the first anatomical atlas that focuses on the core regions of the cerebral cortex involved in language processing. This atlas is a richly illustrated guide for scientists interested in the gross morphology of the sulci and gyri of the core language regions, in the cytoarchitecture of the relevant cortical areas, and in the connectivity of these areas.

Data from diffusion MRI and resting-state connectivity are integrated iwth critical experimental anatomical data about homologous areas in the macaque monkey to provide the latest information on the connectivity of the language-relevant cortical areas of the brain. Although the anatomical connectivity data from studies on the macaque monkey provide the most detailed information, they are often neglected because of difficulties in interpreting the terminology used and in making the monkey-to-human comparison. This atlas helps investigators interpret this important source of information. "Neuroanatomy of Language Regions of the Human Brain" will assist investigators of the neural bases of language in increasing the anatomical sophistication of their research adn in evaluating studies of language and the brain.
Abundantly illustrated with photographs, 3-D MRI reconstructions, and sections to represent the morphology of the sulci and gyri in the frontal, temporal, and parietal regions involved in language processingPhotomicrographs showing the cytoarchitecture of cortical areas involved in language processingSeries of coronal, sagittal, and horizontal sections identifying the sulci and gyri to assist language investigators using structural and functional neuroimaging techniquesAll images accompanied by brief commentaries to help users navigate the complexities of the anatomyIntegration of data from diffusion MRI and resting-state connectivity with critical experimental anatomical data on the connectivity of homologous areas in the macaque monkey

Cellular and Molecular Control of Neuronal Migration (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Laurent Nguyen, Simon Hippenmeyer Cellular and Molecular Control of Neuronal Migration (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Laurent Nguyen, Simon Hippenmeyer
R5,006 R4,685 Discovery Miles 46 850 Save R321 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Cellular and Molecular Control of Neuronal Migration provides an up-to-date collection of reviews on the molecular and cellular principles of neuronal migration in the mammalian brain. Over the last decades a rich catalogue of signaling molecules controlling neuronal migration has been compiled, and within this book an international panel of experts provides up-to-date discussions of the state of knowledge how these distinct signaling pathways regulate various aspects of neuronal migration. This book introduces the reader to the latest discoveries and concepts of neuronal migration enabled through the application of most sophisticated methods and cutting edge experimental approaches. Cellular and Molecular Control of Neuronal Migration also provides an update on the underlying cellular and molecular basis of neurodevelopmental migration disorders in human patients for all interested neuroscientists and clinicians.

Drosophila - Methods and Protocols (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2016): Christian Dahmann Drosophila - Methods and Protocols (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2016)
Christian Dahmann
R3,807 Discovery Miles 38 070 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This second edition volume expands on the previous edition by presenting updated protocols for several of the techniques described in the first edition of Drosophila: Methods and Protocols and current methods that cover recent breakthroughs in Drosophila research. The book begins with a description of FlyBase--a database of genes and genomes--followed by the presentation of systems for versatile gene expression in the fly. The first few chapters in this book detail gene knockdown and editing, including CRISPR-Cas9 and protein knockdown. The next few chapters are devoted to methods describing live imaging of different tissues and organs, followed by chapters on how to quantify image data and how to probe tissue mechanics by laser ablation. The next two chapters provide methods for analyzing transcription followed by protocols to study growth, metabolism, ageing, and behavior in Drosophila. This volume concludes with chapters on electrophysiological recordings and methods to establish cell lines. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Cutting-edge and thorough, Drosophila: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition is a valuable source of hands-on protocols and reviews for molecular, cell, and developmental biologists using Drosophila as model systems in their work.

Essentials in Hip and Ankle (Hardcover): Carlos Suarez-Ahedo, Anell Olivos-Meza, Arie M. Rijke Essentials in Hip and Ankle (Hardcover)
Carlos Suarez-Ahedo, Anell Olivos-Meza, Arie M. Rijke
R3,057 Discovery Miles 30 570 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
RNA Processing - Disease and Genome-wide Probing (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Gene W. Yeo RNA Processing - Disease and Genome-wide Probing (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Gene W. Yeo
R4,735 Discovery Miles 47 350 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Ribonucleic acid (RNA) binding proteins currently number in the thousands and defects in their function are at the heart of diseases such as cancer and neurodegeneration. RNA binding proteins have become implicated in the intricate control of surprisingly diverse biological settings, such as circadian rhythm, stem cell self-renewal, oncogenesis and germ cell development. This book surveys a range of genome-wide and systems approaches to studying RNA binding proteins, the importance of RNA binding proteins in development, cancer and circadian rhythm.

Resistance to Aromatase Inhibitors in Breast Cancer (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): Alexey Larionov Resistance to Aromatase Inhibitors in Breast Cancer (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Alexey Larionov
R4,207 R3,406 Discovery Miles 34 060 Save R801 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Aromatase Inhibitors (AIs) treat postmenopausal estrogen receptor positive tumours, which constitute the majority of breast cancer patients. This comprehensive volume brings together the current knowledge from different relevant areas, including molecular mechanisms and translational aspects of drug resistance in AIs. Topics covered include research, experimental , and clinical data specifically focused on AI resistance in breast cancer. The volume will include three sections. The first section covers general knowledge about aromatase inhibitors, including regulation of aromatase genes, and structure and function of aromatase protein. The second section provides the detailed mechanisms of resistance to AIs, while the third section explores prediction of resistance and potential strategies to overcome resistance. Breast cancer is the most common female cancer and AIs significantly improve treatments outcomes compatibly to previously used endocrine treatments. However 10-15% of post-operative patients develop a relapse during adjuvant treatment with AIs; about 25-50% of the patients do not respond to AIs in neo-adjuvant or metastatic setting, and the majority of metastatic patients who initially respond develop resistance within 3 years. There is an important need to understand these mechanisms of resistance in order to develop methods of preventing or overcoming the resistance to AIs, which will ensure a more successful outcome in treating breast cancer.

Learning the Brainstem (Hardcover): Edison K Miyawaki Learning the Brainstem (Hardcover)
Edison K Miyawaki
R663 R592 Discovery Miles 5 920 Save R71 (11%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Anatomy 2 Flash Cards - a QuickStudy reference tool (Cards): Vincent Perez Anatomy 2 Flash Cards - a QuickStudy reference tool (Cards)
Vincent Perez
R743 R666 Discovery Miles 6 660 Save R77 (10%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

300 full-colour cards on 14 human body systems, covering parts that could not be covered on our first set of cards. To truly offer the benefit of flash cards for memory retention, we included the maximum number of body part labels per card that short-term memory can retain and move to long-term memory. This second set adds a few systems beautifully illustrated by award winning medical illustrator Vincent Perez. With images and numbered labels naming parts on one side and just the numbered parts on the other, students can easily test themselves or their study partner. There is nothing else that compares in quality, number of cards and price. Suggested uses: Students -- establish your core memory of human anatomy whether you will be a nurse, physical therapists, pre med, or even a massage therapist.

The Hour Between Dog and Wolf - How Risk Taking Transforms Us, Body and Mind (Paperback): John Coates The Hour Between Dog and Wolf - How Risk Taking Transforms Us, Body and Mind (Paperback)
John Coates
R434 R406 Discovery Miles 4 060 Save R28 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

A successful Wall Street trader turned neuroscientist reveals how risk taking and stress transform our body chemistry
Before he became a world-class scientist, John Coates ran a derivatives trading desk in New York City. He used the expression "the hour between dog and wolf" to refer to the moment of Jekyll-and-Hyde transformation traders passed through when under pressure. They became cocky and irrationally risk-seeking when on a winning streak, tentative and risk-averse when cowering from losses. In a series of groundbreaking experiments, Coates identified a feedback loop between testosterone and success--one that can cloud men's judgment in high-pressure decision-making. Coates demonstrates how our bodies produce the fabled gut feelings we so often rely on, how stress in the workplace can impair our judgment and even damage our health, and how sports science can help us toughen our bodies against the ravages of stress. Revealing the biology behind bubbles and crashes, "The Hour Between Dog and Wolf "sheds new and surprising light on issues that affect us all.

ATM Kinase - Methods and Protocols (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Sergei V. Kozlov ATM Kinase - Methods and Protocols (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Sergei V. Kozlov
R4,994 Discovery Miles 49 940 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T) is a rare and severe genetic disorder affecting children. A-T is a multisystem disease characterized by progressive neurodegeneration, immunodeficiency and cancer predisposition. This detailed volume explores the ever expanding field of research into the ATM (ataxia-telangiectasia, mutated) gene and the role played by ATM kinase in DNA damage signaling and diverse cellular processes. What follows is a handy desktop reference for both seasoned A-T researchers and postgraduate students, as it demonstrates the breadth of recent developments in A-T studies. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Both classic and cutting-edge techniques are described, including ATM gene mutation detection, assays for radiosensitivity and radioresistant DNA synthesis, new methods to measure ATM kinase activity by imaging microscopy and high content screening as well as proteomics, phosphoproteomics and bioinformatics approaches to decipher ATM-dependent signalling pathways. Additional methods include generation of patient-specific stem cells and approaches to study ATM functions in the nervous system. Comprehensive and practical, ATM Kinase: Methods and Protocols aims to ignite and attract the interest of colleagues from diverse fields to A-T research in an effort to bring their expertise and fresh ideas to resolve many A-T puzzles still waiting to be pieced together and to alleviate the suffering of A-T children and their families.

Mosby's Dissector for the Rehabilitation Professional - Exploring Human Anatomy (Spiral bound): Jeffrey Meldrum, Alexander... Mosby's Dissector for the Rehabilitation Professional - Exploring Human Anatomy (Spiral bound)
Jeffrey Meldrum, Alexander Urfer
R1,180 Discovery Miles 11 800 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Designed specifically to meet the unique needs of students studying to become rehabilitation professionals - including physical therapists, occupational therapists, and chiropractors - this full-color dissection guide helps you connect discoveries in the dissection lab with function and pathology. With the necessary technical information you need - including content on applied anatomy, embryology, and structural histology - in 25 laboratory exploration chapters, this unique guide uses case studies and critical thinking exercises to encourage you to explore human anatomy, synthesize your findings, and apply your knowledge to clinical practice. Extensive coverage of the musculoskeletal and nervous system emphasizes the information on muscles, vertebral column, and the upper and lower extremities that you need as a rehabilitation health professional. Clinical cases, thought-provoking questions, clinical notes, and review exercises encourage you to explore through dissection and apply what you've learned to real-life practice. Sections on embryology and histology provide important insights into the origin and nature of adult anatomy and follow the national guidelines for physical therapy anatomy curricula. References to the most popular human anatomy atlases - Netter's, Gray's, Grant's, and Clemente's - allow for flexibility of use in any program. Emphasis on variations in anatomy reinforces the real-life diversity among patients. Over 200 full-color illustrations clearly demonstrate anatomy and dissection processes.

Advanced Topics in Morphometrics (Hardcover): Phyllis Bates Advanced Topics in Morphometrics (Hardcover)
Phyllis Bates
R1,670 R1,549 Discovery Miles 15 490 Save R121 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Lentiviral Vectors and Exosomes as Gene and Protein Delivery Tools (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Maurizio Federico Lentiviral Vectors and Exosomes as Gene and Protein Delivery Tools (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Maurizio Federico
R3,485 Discovery Miles 34 850 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume provides current methods and protocols for gene and protein delivery based on both lentivirus-generated and spontaneously released nanovesicles. Lentiviral Vectors and Exosomes as Gene and Protein Delivery Tools guides readers through methods on macromolecule delivery and chapters describe the LV-based protocols of gene engineering. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Lentiviral Vectors and Exosomes as Gene and Protein Delivery Tools aims to ensure successful results in the further study of this vital field.

Anatomy of Neuropsychiatry - The New Anatomy of the Basal Forebrain and Its Implications for Neuropsychiatric Illness... Anatomy of Neuropsychiatry - The New Anatomy of the Basal Forebrain and Its Implications for Neuropsychiatric Illness (Hardcover)
Lennart Heimer, Gary W. Van Hoesen, Michael Trimble, Daniel S Zahm
R2,216 Discovery Miles 22 160 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book presents the anatomical systems that take part in the scientific and clinical study of emotional functions and neuropsychiatric disorders. It discusses the limbic system-the cortical and subcortical structures in the human brain involved in emotion, motivation, and emotional association with memory-at length and how this is no longer a useful guide to the study of psychiatric disorders. The book provides an understanding of brain anatomy, with an emphasis on the new anatomical framework which has emerged during the last quarter century. The goal is to help the reader develop an understanding of the gross anatomical organization of the human forebrain.
The book also includes an enlightening DVD describing the basic surface anatomy of the cerebral hemispheres, coronal and horizontal sections, and blunt dissection of the forebrain with special attention to clinical-anatomical correlations of interest to psychiatrists.
* A re-evaluation of brain anatomy, with an emphasis on the new anatomical framework which has emerged during the last quarter century
* A compellingly expanded conceptualization of Broca's famous limbic lobe
* Clinical and basic science boxes highlighting specific concepts, structures, or neuronal circuits from a clinical perspective
* DVD illustrating dissection of the human brain by one of the world's masters

Genetics of Melanoma (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Carlos A. Torres-Cabala, Jonathan L. Curry Genetics of Melanoma (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Carlos A. Torres-Cabala, Jonathan L. Curry
R3,941 R3,410 Discovery Miles 34 100 Save R531 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book discusses the molecular, biological, pathological, and clinical aspects of melanoma, with special emphasis in the new concepts of melanoma genetics. A multidisciplinary group of experts in Genetics, Dermatology, Pathology, and Melanoma Medical Oncology contribute state-of-the-art knowledge in melanoma research and clinical management, not only exposing the current status of knowledge of the topics but also providing their personal experiences and ideas about the future and potential practical application of the genetic aspects of melanoma. During the last few years we have witnessed an impressive amount of discoveries in the field of melanoma genetics which have changed our approach in understanding the pathogenesis and treatment of this lethal disease. Genetics of Melanoma is a practical approach to melanoma genetic mechanisms and their application in the diagnosis and treatment of this malignancy. It is an essential source of updated information and a powerful tool for clinicians, pathologists, and basic scientists who wish to understand, apply, and investigate the multiple new aspects of melanoma genetics.

The Practice Manual of Illustrative Anatomy (Paperback, 4th Revised edition): Smita Kakar, Anita Tuli, Shashi Raheja The Practice Manual of Illustrative Anatomy (Paperback, 4th Revised edition)
Smita Kakar, Anita Tuli, Shashi Raheja
R883 Discovery Miles 8 830 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Craniofacial Muscles - A New Framework for Understanding the Effector Side of Craniofacial Muscle Control (Hardcover, 2013... Craniofacial Muscles - A New Framework for Understanding the Effector Side of Craniofacial Muscle Control (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Linda K McLoon, Francisco Andrade
R5,188 Discovery Miles 51 880 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The craniofacial musculature, including the extraocular muscles, muscles associated with the

auditory system, the masseter, the tongue, and the laryngeal and pharyngeal muscles, all

participate in functions that are critical to life: vision, intact of nutrition, breathing, and hearing.

Despite their critical importance, the majority of research on skeletal muscle basically has

ignored this collection of muscles. This is most likely due to their complexity in form,

development, fiber types, physiology, and disease profiles. All these make these muscles

extremely difficult to study.

Vision depends on voluntary and reflexive eye movements initiated by the oculomotor system.

The effector arm of this motor system includes the extraocular muscles and their motor neurons.

Mastication, and therefore food intake, depends on the complex movements of the masseter and

tongue musculature. The effector arm of this motor system includes the masseter and tongue

muscles and their motor neurons. Respiration, human phonation, as well as gestation, depend on

the laryngeal and pharyngeal musculature. The effector arm of these motor systems includes the

intrinsic and extrinsic laryngeal muscles and the pharyngeal muscles and their motor neurons.

Recently there has been a renewed interest in understanding the basic cell biology and

pathologies associated with these unusual skeletal muscles. This book will highlight novel

findings on the development of these muscles and their innervation, metabolic design, functional

consequences of their structural organization, and potential reasons for their differential response

to various neuromuscular diseases. In addition, critical areas for future studies will be identified.

Anatomy Ontologies for Bioinformatics - Principles and Practice (Hardcover, 2008 ed.): Albert Burger, Duncan Davidson, Richard... Anatomy Ontologies for Bioinformatics - Principles and Practice (Hardcover, 2008 ed.)
Albert Burger, Duncan Davidson, Richard Baldock
R4,208 Discovery Miles 42 080 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Bioinformatics as a discipline has come of age, and there are now numerous databases and tools that are widely used by researchers in the biomedical field. However, successful development of future bioinformatics applications will depend on an appropriately formalised representation of domain knowledge.

This book provides a timely and first-of-its-kind collection of contributed chapters on anatomy ontologies. It is interdisciplinary in its approach, bringing together relevant expertise from computing and biomedical studies, and covering both theoretical and applied aspects, with an emphasis on newer work relevant to the emerging Semantic Web.

Topics and Features:

a [ Provides a comprehensive discussion of the foundations of anatomical ontologies and the state of the art in existing computational tools and applications

a [ Considers a number of fundamental modelling principles

a [ Includes chapters about research on algorithms to systematically align anatomy ontologies and to mine data in the literature, using anatomy terms

a [ Explains recent efforts to develop a common anatomy reference ontology

a [ Discusses anatomy in the context of spatio-temporal biomedical atlases

a [ Describes systems and tools for linking anatomy ontologies with each other and with other on-line resources, such as the biomedical literature

a [ Highlights the challenges of dealing with anatomy-based information on the Semantic Web

Although primarily written for readers who will be involved in developing the next generation of IT applications in the areas of life sciences, biomedical sciences and health care, this unique volume will be of interest to anyone who will furtherdevelop anatomy ontologies, who will use them, and who will be involved in the actual development of relevant (semantic) web applications.

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