Marine Organisms as Model Systems in Biology and Medicine (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)

This book highlights the potential advantages of using marine invertebrates like tunicates, echinoderms, sponges and cephalopods as models in both biological and medical research. Bioactive compounds found in marine organisms possess antibacterial, antifungal, anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory properties, and can affect the immune and nervous systems. Despite substantial research on the medicinal attributes of various marine invertebrates, they are still very much underrepresented in scientific literature: the majority of cell, developmental and evolutionary scientific journals only publish research conducted on a few well-known model systems like Drosophila melanogaster or Xenopus laevis. Addressing that gap, this book introduces readers to new model organisms like starfish or nemertera. By showing their benefits with regard to regeneration, stem cell research and Evo-Devo, the authors provide a cross-sectional view encompassing various disciplines of biological research. As such, this book will not only appeal to scientists currently working on marine organisms, but will also inspire future generations to pursue research of their own.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Results and Problems in Cell Differentiation, 65
Release date:	August 2018
First published:	2018
Editors:	Malgorzata Kloc • Jacek Z. Kubiak
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 44mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	624
Edition:	1st ed. 2018
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-92485-4
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Developmental biology Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Cellular biology > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Hydrobiology > Marine biology Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > Animal pathology & diseases Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Diseases & disorders > Immunology > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > Invertebrates > General
LSN:	3-319-92485-0
Barcode:	9783319924854

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