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Synaptic Modification, Neuron Selectivity, and Nervous System Organization (Hardcover): William B Levy, James A. Anderson,... Synaptic Modification, Neuron Selectivity, and Nervous System Organization (Hardcover)
William B Levy, James A. Anderson, Stephen Lehmkuhle
R4,474 Discovery Miles 44 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

First published in 1985. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Woman - An Intimate Geography (Paperback): Natalie Angier Woman - An Intimate Geography (Paperback)
Natalie Angier
R627 R570 Discovery Miles 5 700 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

National Book Award finalist
A "New York Times" notable book
"One knows early on one is reading a classic--a text so necessary and abundant and true that all efforts of its kind, for decades before and after it, will be measured by it."--Thomas Lynch, "Los Angeles Times"
After fifteen years in print, "Woman "remains an essential guide to everything from organs to orgasms and hormones to hysterectomies. With her characteristic clarity, insight, and sheer exuberance of language, bestselling author Natalie Angier cuts through the still prevalent myths and misinformation surrounding the female body, that most enigmatic of evolutionary masterpieces. "Woman "is a witty and assured narrative tour de force with a reliable grasp of science.
Updated throughout and with a new introduction bringing readers up to date on the latest science in evolutionary psychology and hormone replacement therapy, this new edition of Woman reinvigorates Angier's joyful vision of womanhood.
"Ultimately, this grand tour of the female body provides a new vision of the role of women in the history of our species."--"Washington Post"

Memory and the Brain (Hardcover): Magda B. Arnold Memory and the Brain (Hardcover)
Magda B. Arnold
R1,282 Discovery Miles 12 820 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

First published in 1984. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Exercise to Prevent and Manage Chronic Disease Across the Lifespan (Paperback): Jack Feehan, Nicholas Tripodi, Vasso... Exercise to Prevent and Manage Chronic Disease Across the Lifespan (Paperback)
Jack Feehan, Nicholas Tripodi, Vasso Apostolopoulos
R3,515 R3,195 Discovery Miles 31 950 Save R320 (9%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Exercise to Prevent and Manage Chronic Disease Across the Lifespan provides evidence-based insights into the clinical utility of exercise in the management of disease across a broad range of specialties and diseases. The book offers research informed strategies for the integration of exercise into standard practice in fields such as neurology, endocrinology, psychiatry and oncology, as well as decision-making pathways and clinical scenarios to advance patient care. The book is divided by specialty and includes clinical scenarios to allow for the integration of information within practice. The book's synthesized research evidence allows practitioners to safely and effectively begin to capitalize on the benefits of exercise in their patients.

Fetal and Neonatal Physiology, 2-Volume Set (Hardcover, 5th edition): Richard A. Polin, Steven H. Abman, David Rowitch, William... Fetal and Neonatal Physiology, 2-Volume Set (Hardcover, 5th edition)
Richard A. Polin, Steven H. Abman, David Rowitch, William E. Benitz
R7,787 Discovery Miles 77 870 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Fetal & Neonatal Physiology provides neonatologist fellows and physicians with the essential information they need to effectively diagnose, treat, and manage sick and premature infants. Fully comprehensive, this 2-volume resource continues to serve as an excellent reference tool, focusing on the basic science needed for exam preparation and the key information required for full-time practice. The 5th edition is the most substantially updated and revised edition ever. In the 5 years since the last edition published, there have been thousands of publications on various aspects of development of health and disease; Fetal and Neonatal Physiology synthesizes this knowledge into definitive guidance for today's busy practitioner. Offers definitive guidance on how to effectively manage the many health problems seen in newborn and premature infants. Chapters devoted to clinical correlation help explain the implications of fetal and neonatal physiology. Allows you to apply the latest insights on genetic therapy, intrauterine infections, brain protection and neuroimaging, and much more. Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, images, and references from the book on a variety of devices. Features a fantastic new 4-color design with 1,000 illustrations, 170+ chapters, and over 350 contributors. 16 new chapters cover such hot topics as Epigenetics; Placental Function in Intrauterine Growth Restriction; Regulation of Pulmonary Circulation; The Developing Microbiome of the Fetus and Newborn; Hereditary Contribution to Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia; Mechanistic Aspects of Phototherapy for Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia; Cerebellar Development; Pathophysiology of Neonatal Sepsis; Pathophysiology of Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn; Pathophysiology of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome; Pathophysiology of Ventilator Dependent Infants; Pathophysiology of Hypoxic-Ischemic Brain Injury; Pathophysiology of Neonatal White Matter Injury; Pathophysiology of Meningitis; Pathophysiology of Preeclampsia; and Pathophysiology of Chorioamnionitis. New Pathophysiology of Neonatal Diseases section highlights every process associated with a disease or injury, all in one place. In-depth information, combined with end-of-chapter summaries, enables deep or quick use of the text.

Essential Aspects of Immunometabolism in Health and Disease (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022): Niels Olsen Saraiva Camara, Jose C... Essential Aspects of Immunometabolism in Health and Disease (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022)
Niels Olsen Saraiva Camara, Jose C Alves-Filho, Pedro Manoel Mendes de Moraes-Vieira, Vinicius Andrade-Oliveira
R4,244 Discovery Miles 42 440 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Immunometabolism has emerged as an intersectional crossroad between metabolism and immune response. Over the past decade, it has become clear that most - if not all - immune cell functions are not separated from cellular metabolism. Although seminal works have addressed the metabolic fate of immune cells during differentiation and function, the physiological status of a given tissue is also dependent on the cell metabolism. The dialogue between immune cells and their microenvironment can also modulate cellular metabolism, which can trigger the onset and progression of a multitude of inflammation-mediated diseases. Thus, uncovering the specific characteristics of the metabolism in different immune cells types and in different conditions, can shed light into the molecular mechanisms of disease and help develop new drugs and therapeutic strategies to treat immune diseases. The edited volume Essentials aspects of Immunometabolism will give the readers a broad view on how metabolic pathways can influence many types of immune cells during activation, differentiation and function, in health and disease. Of note, the structure of the book was created thinking not only on the experienced immunologist but also on undergraduate and graduate students, physicians, and all members of the scientific community interested in this exciting field of research.

First Aid for the Basic Sciences: Organ Systems, Third Edition (Paperback, 3rd edition): Tao Le, William Hwang, Vinayak... First Aid for the Basic Sciences: Organ Systems, Third Edition (Paperback, 3rd edition)
Tao Le, William Hwang, Vinayak Muralidhar, Jared White
R2,211 Discovery Miles 22 110 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Comprehensive, single-source coverage of the entire second year of medical school! First Aid for the Basic Sciences: Organ Systems, Third Edition is a unique single-source review of the entire second year medical school curriculum. This full-color, richly illustrated, and engagingly written resource provides readers with a solid understanding of basic sciences relative to human organ systems which all medical students must be familiar. When used with the companion review First Aid for the Basic Sciences: General Principles, Third Edition, this powerful combination distills must-know course information to help students survive their first two years of medical school and provides an in-depth review for the USMLE Step 1. * An essential companion during your first two years of medical school * Includes important foundational content most other reviews leave out * Focuses on the high-yield topics and facts tested on the USMLE Step 1 * Enhanced by full-color images, learning aids, tables, and concise text to streamline your study and help you excel in coursework and on the USMLE Step 1 * Provides a complete framework for understanding anatomy, embryology, pathology, and pharmacology by organ systems * Mirrors the table of contents of First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 to facilitate side-by-side study * Written by students who aced the USMLE and reviewed by top faculty

Leptin (Hardcover): V.Daniel Castracane, Michael C. Henson Leptin (Hardcover)
V.Daniel Castracane, Michael C. Henson
R5,649 Discovery Miles 56 490 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is an edited collection of the literature on leptin beginning with the discovery of leptin and a study of its affect on animals and in humans. Chapters will focus on the discovery, history, roles and regulation of leptin in all the major areas of physiology, as well as on assay methods, phylogeny and genetics. The timing of this volume is long overdue and is the first comprehensive coverage of leptin physiology in the field.

Vascular Morphogenesis: In Vivo, In Vitro, In Mente (Hardcover, 1996 ed.): Vladimir Mironov, Charles Little, Helen Sage Vascular Morphogenesis: In Vivo, In Vitro, In Mente (Hardcover, 1996 ed.)
Vladimir Mironov, Charles Little, Helen Sage
R4,509 Discovery Miles 45 090 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The overall scope of this new series will be to evolve an understanding of the genetic basis of (1) how early mesoderm commits to cells of a heart lineage that progressively and irreversibly assemble into a segmented, primary heart tube that can be remodeled into a four-chambered organ, and (2) how blood vessels are derived and assembled both in the heart and in the body. Our central aim is to establish a four-dimensional, spatiotemporal foundation for the heart and blood vessels that can be genetically dissected for function and mechanism. Since Robert DeHaan's seminal chapter "Morphogenesis of the Vertebrate Heart" pub lished in Organogenesis (Holt Reinhart & Winston, NY) in 1965, there have been surprisingly few books devoted to the subject of cardiovascular morphogenesis, despite the enormous growth of interest that occurred nationally and internationally. Most writings on the subject have been schol arly compilations of the proceedings of major national or international symposia or multiauthored volumes, often without a specific theme. What is missing are the unifying concepts that can make sense out of a burgeoning database of facts. The Editorial Board of this new series believes the time has come for a book series dedicated to cardiovascular morphogenesis that will serve not only as an important archival and didactic reference source for those who have recently come into the field but also as a guide to the evolution of a field that is clearly coming of age."

Human-Like Biomechanics - A Unified Mathematical Approach to Human Biomechanics and Humanoid Robotics (Hardcover, 2006 ed.):... Human-Like Biomechanics - A Unified Mathematical Approach to Human Biomechanics and Humanoid Robotics (Hardcover, 2006 ed.)
Vladimir G. Ivancevic, Tijana T Ivancevic
R5,667 Discovery Miles 56 670 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Human-Like Biomechanics is a comprehensive introduction into modern geometrical methods to be used as a unified research approach in two apparently separate and rapidly growing fields: mathematical biomechanics and humanoid robotics. The term human-like biomechanics is used to denote this unified modelling and control approach to humanoid robotics and mathematical biomechanics, based on theoretical mechanics, differential geometry and topology, nonlinear dynamics and control, and path-integral methods. From this geometry-mechanics-control modelling perspective, "human" and "humanoid" means the same. This unified approach enables both design of humanoid systems of immense complexity and prediction/prevention of subtle neuro-musculo-skeletal injuries. This approach has been realized in the form of the world-leading human-motion simulator with 264 powered degrees of freedom, called Human Biodynamics Engine (developed in Defence Science & Technology Organisation, Australia).

The book contains six Chapters and an Appendix. The first Chapter is an Introduction, giving a brief review of mathematical techniques to be used in the text. The second Chapter develops geometrical basis of human-like biomechanics, while the third Chapter develops its mechanical basis, mainly from generalized Lagrangian and Hamiltonian perspective. The fourth Chapter develops topology of human-like biomechanics, while the fifth Chapter reviews related nonlinear control techniques. The sixth Chapter develops covariant biophysics of electro-muscular stimulation. The Appendix consists of two parts: classical muscular mechanics and modern path integral methods, which are both used frequently in the main text. Thewhole book is based on the authorsa (TM) own research papers in human-like biomechanics.

Mesenchymal Stromal Cells - Biology and Clinical Applications (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): Peiman Hematti, Armand Keating Mesenchymal Stromal Cells - Biology and Clinical Applications (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Peiman Hematti, Armand Keating
R5,733 Discovery Miles 57 330 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Mesenchymal Stromal Cell (MSC) biology has been studied for more than 4 decades and the cells have been investigated for potential clinical applications for more than 15 years. Progress has become exponential over the past decade due mainly to the broad therapeutic potential of these cells. However, MSC studies have also been subject to controversy and increasing scrutiny as new mechanisms of action are reported and ever-expanding therapeutic applications pursued. In this book, leading authorities from all over the world, who are actively involved in this field, provide state-of-the-art knowledge of the basic biology, translational requirements and latest clinical experience with MSCs. This cutting edge book is the ideal resource for scientists and clinicians interested in pursuing an important and rapidly developing field of research that will eventually help patients and address urgent unmet medical needs. Features include: coverage of the biology of MSCs, latest understanding of mechanisms of action, and role in tissue homeostasis and regeneration; identifying the potential of MSCs in proceeding from bench to bedside from regulatory, GMP production, ethical and safety aspects; and critical analysis of clinical studies and the potential of MSCs to treat a wide variety of human diseases and tissues.

Polyamines in Health and Nutrition (Hardcover, 1999 ed.): Susan Bardocz, Ann White Polyamines in Health and Nutrition (Hardcover, 1999 ed.)
Susan Bardocz, Ann White
R4,552 Discovery Miles 45 520 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The importance of polyamines for all living cells has been recognized since spermine was discovered in human semen more than 300 years ago. Polyamine research intensified when analytical methods were developed for their determination, particularly in tissues and biological fluids. Discovering their close correlation with cancer, and that polyamine concentrations change during the cell cycle, gave reason for further research in this topic. Polyamines in Health and Nutrition concentrates on the direction of polyamine research which has the capacity to influence and benefit our health and which can explain some of the discrepancies and failures of earlier research. It is important to recognize the dietary contribution to the polyamine body pool and to investigate how the polyamine content of the diet can be changed, with the ultimate aim of using this information to improve our health.

Adhesion-GPCRs - Structure to Function (Hardcover, 2010 ed.): Simon Yona, Martin Stacey Adhesion-GPCRs - Structure to Function (Hardcover, 2010 ed.)
Simon Yona, Martin Stacey
R4,382 Discovery Miles 43 820 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Upon completion of the human genome project over 800 G protein-coupled receptor 1 (GPCR) genes, subdivided into five categories, were identified. These receptors sense a diverse array of stimuli, including peptides, ions, lipid analogues, light and odour, in a discriminating fashion. Subsequently, they transduce a signal from the ligand-receptor complex into numerous cellular responses. The importance of GPCRs is further reflected in the fact that they constitute the most common target for therapeutic drugs across a 2 wide range of human disorders. Phylogenetic analysis of GPCRs produced the GRAFS classification system, which subdivides GPCRs into five discrete families: glutamate, rhodopsin, adhesion, frizzled/taste2 and secretin receptors. The adhesion-GPCR family 2 can be further subdivided into eight groups. The field of adhesion-GPCR biology has indeed become large enough to require a volume dedicated solely to this field. The contributors to this book have made a courageous effort to address the key concepts of adhesion-GPCR biology, including the evolution and biochemistry of adhesion-GPCRs; there are extensive discussions on the functional nature of these receptors during development, the immune response and tumourgenesis. Finally, there are chapters dedicated to adhesion-GPCR signalling, an area of intense investigation.

Skeletal Muscle Metabolism in Exercise and Diabetes (Hardcover, 1998 ed.): Erik A. Richter, Bente Kiens, Henrik Galbo, Bengt... Skeletal Muscle Metabolism in Exercise and Diabetes (Hardcover, 1998 ed.)
Erik A. Richter, Bente Kiens, Henrik Galbo, Bengt Saltin
R5,775 Discovery Miles 57 750 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Copenhagen Muscle Research Centre was founded in 1994 with the support of a grant from the Danish National Research Foundation. Among the goals for the Centre is the organization of research symposia, with the aim of bringing a limited number ofintemation ally renowned scientists together to discuss the latest developments and perspectives in their field. The first Copenhagen Muscle Research Centre Conference was held in 1995 and dealt with cardiovascular regulation. The Second Copenhagen Muscle Research Centre Confer ence was held from October 23-26, 1997. The topic of the Symposium was Muscle Metabo lism: Regulation, Exercise, and Diabetes. Seventy invited scientists from all over the world discussed their latest research related to skeletal muscle metabolism. The speakers were asked to expand on their presentations and to write short, but comprehensive, chapters about their given topics. The result is 28 peer-reviewed and edited chapters covering many if not all aspects of muscle energy metabolism related to exercise and diabetes. Emphasis is on regulation of glucose and fatty acid metabolism and the mechanisms regulating their use as fuels for the muscle during exercise. In addition, abnormalities in the regulation of glucose metabolism in the diabetic state are described. However, amino acid and protein metabolism are also thoroughly discussed. We believe that this volume brings an unparralleled, up to date, and comprehensive review of the frontiers in muscle metabolism. Erik A."

Handbook on Opium - History and Basis of Opioids in Therapeutics (Paperback): Vasanth Kumar Handbook on Opium - History and Basis of Opioids in Therapeutics (Paperback)
Vasanth Kumar
R3,124 Discovery Miles 31 240 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Handbook of Opium: History and Basis of Opioids in Therapeutics traces the history of poppy from its prehistory, its use in Greek and Egyptian medicine through the European Renaissance, and the opioid epidemic of the present day. The book explores the discovery of morphine and its alkaloids, reviews its biosynthetic process, and covers the evolution of synthetic opioids. Further, it reviews the biological effects of opium and the molecular basis of its actions, including future perspectives in clinical applications with therapeutic targets. The book is interspersed with numerous notes on the events and great minds in history and medicine who advocated, analyzed and advanced opium through history. The book is a comprehensive review on opium, covering a breadth of topics, including its history, botany, chemistry, trade, physiology, clinical use and molecular biology, with numerous references, tables, vignettes and illustrations included for additional understanding.

Molecular Exercise Physiology - An Introduction (Paperback, 2nd edition): Adam Sharples, James Morton, Henning Wackerhage Molecular Exercise Physiology - An Introduction (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Adam Sharples, James Morton, Henning Wackerhage
R1,986 Discovery Miles 19 860 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Second edition of the only comprehensive and student-friendly introduction to molecular exercise physiology available 12 chapter structure around which a complete single-semester course can be built Explains the concepts of exercise physiology at a molecular level in clear, accessible language and relates them to real practical and applied outcomes Covers applications in both sport and health-related physical activity Includes new chapters on the molecular aspects of exercise and cancer, and exercise and metabolic and cardiovascular diseases Every chapter includes useful features such as learning objectives, summaries, structured guides to further reading, review questions, overviews of work by key researchers and box discussions of important contemporary debates

Mathematical Modeling in Experimental Nutrition (Hardcover, 1998 ed.): Andrew J. Clifford, Hans-Georg Muller Mathematical Modeling in Experimental Nutrition (Hardcover, 1998 ed.)
Andrew J. Clifford, Hans-Georg Muller
R4,603 Discovery Miles 46 030 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Nutrients have been recognized as essential for maximum growth, successful reproduction, and infection prevention since the 1940s; since that time, the lion's share of nutrient research has focused on defining their role in these processes. Around 1990, however, a major shift began in the way that researchers viewed some nutrients particularly the vitamins. This shift was motivated by the discovery that modest declines in vitamin nutritional status are associated with an increased risk of ill-health and disease (such as neural tube defects, heart disease, and cancer), especially in those populations or individuals who are genetically predisposed. In an effort to expand upon this new understanding of nutrient action, nutritionists are increasingly turning their focus to the mathematical modeling of nutrient kinetic data. The availability of suitably-tagged (isotope) nutrients (such as B-carotene, vitamin A, folate, among others), sensitive analytical methods to trace them in humans (mass spectrometry and accelerator mass spectrometry), and powerful software (capable of solving and manipulating differential equations efficiently and accurately), has allowed researchers to construct mathematical models aimed at characterizing the dynamic and kinetic behavior of key nutrients in vivo in humans at an unparalleled level of detail."

Guidance Cues in the Developing Brain (Hardcover, 2003 ed.): Ivica Kostovic Guidance Cues in the Developing Brain (Hardcover, 2003 ed.)
Ivica Kostovic
R2,963 Discovery Miles 29 630 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Many complex molecular interactions are involved in the development of the mammalian brain. Molecules serving as guidance cues for migratory cells, growing axons and for recognition of postsynaptic targets are a major topic for research because they are directly involved in the formation of neuronal circuits, thus creating the foundation for subsequent functional refinement through interactions with the environment. In addition, most guidance cue molecules are also involved in plasticity, damage repair and regeneration in the adult brain. This volume reviews current knowledge on major classes of molecules involved in: guidance of growing axons; tau proteins involved in the establishment of axonal polarity, outgrowth and contact recognition; gangliosides and lectins involved in neuronal migration, neurite outgrowth and contact recognition; and myelin molecules that inhibit nerve regeneration.

Homocysteine in Protein Structure/Function and Human Disease - Chemical Biology of Homocysteine-containing Proteins (Hardcover,... Homocysteine in Protein Structure/Function and Human Disease - Chemical Biology of Homocysteine-containing Proteins (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Hieronim Jakubowski
R5,196 R4,849 Discovery Miles 48 490 Save R347 (7%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Excess of homocysteine, a product of the metabolism of the essential amino acid methionine, is associated with poor health, is linked to heart and brain diseases in general human populations, and accelerates mortality in heart disease patients. Neurological and cardiovascular abnormalities occur in patients with severe genetic hyperhomocysteinemia and lead to premature death due to vascular complications. Although it is considered a non-protein amino acid, studies over the past dozen years have discovered mechanisms by which homocysteine becomes a component of proteins. Homocysteine-containing proteins lose their normal biological function and become auto-immunogenic and pro-thrombotic. In this book, the author, a pioneer and a leading contributor to the field, describes up-to date studies of the biological chemistry of homocysteine-containing proteins, as well as pathological consequences and clinical implications of their formation. This is a comprehensive account of the broad range of basic science and medical implications of homocysteine-containing proteins for health and disease.

Encyclopedia of Cell Biology (Hardcover, Annotated edition): Ralph A. Bradshaw, Philip D. Stahl Encyclopedia of Cell Biology (Hardcover, Annotated edition)
Ralph A. Bradshaw, Philip D. Stahl
R41,837 Discovery Miles 418 370 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Encyclopedia of Cell Biology, Four Volume Set offers a broad overview of cell biology, offering reputable, foundational content for researchers and students across the biological and medical sciences. This important work includes 285 articles from domain experts covering every aspect of cell biology, with fully annotated figures, abundant illustrations, videos, and references for further reading. Each entry is built with a layered approach to the content, providing basic information for those new to the area and more detailed material for the more experienced researcher. With authored contributions by experts in the field, the Encyclopedia of Cell Biology provides a fully cross-referenced, one-stop resource for students, researchers, and teaching faculty across the biological and medical sciences.

New Perspectives in Regeneration (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): Ellen Heber-Katz, David L. Stocum New Perspectives in Regeneration (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Ellen Heber-Katz, David L. Stocum
R4,378 Discovery Miles 43 780 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Regeneration, the homeostatic ability to maintain tissue structure in the face of normal cell turnover or loss of tissue damaged by trauma or disease, is an essentialdevelopmental process that continues throughout life. As recently as a decade ago, any serious discussion of the possibility of regeneration becoming a practical medical tool in the near future had the air of science fiction or over-optimistic speculation. The term regenerative medicine was certainly on many lips but few actually expected to soon see it applied in a clinical setting. A tidal wave of discovery has changed that and investigating the cellular mechanisms of natural regeneration has become one of the hottest topics in developmental biology and biomedicine in general. Many researchers entering the field find that the regeneration literature is still quite diffuse perhaps owing to the disparate biological systems that have been the object of study including hydra, planaria, newts, axolotls and more recently several mouse strains. The volume editors believe that an attempt to organize or systematize the literature is long overdue. In this volume, respected experts highlight the latest findings in vertebrate (including mammals) wound healing and regeneration. They present eleven reviews that cover a wide range of topics, from wound repair and its relationship to regeneration, through systems including lenticular, neural, and musculoskeletal tissues and limbs, to epigenetics and the role of the cell cycle. Nuclear reprogramming and cellular plasticity, which open the door for potential regenerative medical therapies for injury and degenerativedisease, are recurring themes throughout the book. We are all now part of the regeneration revolution."

Cardiac Energetics: From Emax to Pressure-Volume Area (Hardcover, 1995 ed.): Martin M. LeWinter, Hiroyuki Suga, Matthew W.... Cardiac Energetics: From Emax to Pressure-Volume Area (Hardcover, 1995 ed.)
Martin M. LeWinter, Hiroyuki Suga, Matthew W. Watkins
R4,495 Discovery Miles 44 950 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Most of the progress in cardiac energetics in recent years has been spurred by the pressure-volume area concept, the natural extension into energetics of earlier pioneering work delineating the time-varying elastance framework for ventricular contraction. The book draws together a broad spectrum of researchers - basic, applied and clinical - having a shared interest in the energetics of cardiac muscle and ventricle, providing an overview of the current state of the art.

Dr. Earl Mindell's Vitamin Bible - Over 200 Vitamins and Supplements for Improving Health, Wellness, and Longevity... Dr. Earl Mindell's Vitamin Bible - Over 200 Vitamins and Supplements for Improving Health, Wellness, and Longevity (Paperback, Revised ed.)
Earl Mindell; As told to Hester Mundis
R409 R338 Discovery Miles 3 380 Save R71 (17%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Cell Immortalization (Hardcover, 2000 ed.): Alvaro Macieira-Coelho Cell Immortalization (Hardcover, 2000 ed.)
Alvaro Macieira-Coelho
R4,471 Discovery Miles 44 710 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The problem of the long-term proliferation of cells is a seminal one. It has always been a hot subject in biology, a source of far-reaching hypotheses, even more so now when explanations for the mechanisms of cell prolifera tive mortality or immortality seem within our reach. A question which is still debated is whether an infinite division potential can be a normal trait or is always the result of modifications leading to abnormal cell growth and escape from homeostasis. In general, investigators have been advocates of one of the two extremes, universal limited or unlim ited normal proliferative potential. Since the long-term proliferative potential of cells concerns regulation of development, regeneration of tissues, and homeostatic control of cell growth, in brief survival of living organisms, and since the regulation of these processes is so different along the evolutionary scale, it is not surpris ing that there does not seem to be any universal trait. The question of whether cells are endowed with finite or infinite prolifera tive phenotypes has to be seen using the perspective of comparative biology."

Biology and Regulation of Blood-Tissue Barriers (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): C. Yan Cheng Biology and Regulation of Blood-Tissue Barriers (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
C. Yan Cheng
R4,438 Discovery Miles 44 380 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book was written by many outstanding investigators who have spent decades to study different aspects of blood-tissue barrier function. They have summarized some of the latest and fascinating development in their fields of research including the blood-brain barrier, the blood-retinal barrier, the gut barrier, the blood-biliary barrier, the blood-follicle barrier, the blood-epididymis barrier, the blood-testis barrier, the tight junction barrier in general as well as barriers in the female reproductive tract. Included are also chapters that focus on topics that are physiologically applicable to all blood-tissue barriers. Many of these chapters also include information on specific human diseases, such as pathological changes of the gut barrier that cause bowel disorders resulting from inflammation of the epithelial lining in the intestine, and infertility in men as a result of disruption of the blood-epididymal and/or blood-testis barriers; and on new therapeutic approaches (e.g., drug delivery across the blood-brain and the blood-retinal barriers).

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