This third edition provides updated and new chapters on recent innovations in basic renal research. Chapters are divided into three sections covering in vitro, in vivo, and ex vivo models of kidney disease, recent advances in imaging techniques and protocols for performing analytical and functional measurements in the kidney; techniques that are both topical and of widespread relevance to the study of kidney biology and disease. Written in the format of the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, each chapter includes an introduction to the topic, lists necessary materials and methods, includes tips on troubleshooting and known pitfalls, and step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols.   Authoritative and cutting-edge, Kidney Research: Experimental Protocols, Third Edition aims to be comprehensive guide for researchers in the field.

Inwieweit haben Ergebnisse der vom Bundesministerium fur Bildung, Wissenschaft, Forschung und Technologie (BMBF) geforderten Vorhaben Eingang in nationale Gesetze, Verordnungen, Verwaltungsvorschriften, Richtlinien und Normen im Umweltschutz gefunden? Die systematische Darstellung erfasst die Projektforderung der Jahre 1980 bis 1992 mit fast 1600 Vorhaben und einem Forschungsaufwand von 3 Milliarden DM. Dem Leser wird beispielhaft gezeigt, wie wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse und technologische Innovationen auf die Weiterentwicklung von Umweltstandards einwirken. Es handelt sich um einen fur die laufende Debatte uber Deregulierung hochaktuellen, wissenschaftlich fundierten Beitrag.

This insightful study of the first book of the New Testament is not simply a verse-by-verse commentary, but a careful study of the thematic purpose and flow of thought of Matthew. Bible students, teachers, and pastors will appreciate the historical-grammatical hermeneutic applied to the Greek text, but Greek proficiency is not required to benefit from this work. Toussaint's major contribution is developing and tracing through the Gospel the twin themes of Jesus the Messiah and God's kingdom program.