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This volume in the Human Molecular Genetics series is an invaluable text for endocrinologists wishing to update their knowledge. It also provides an excellent grounding in the basic genetics of...

Molecular Genetics of Cancer, Second Edition provides an authoritative and up to date review of the key genes known to be critical in the development or progression of cancer. Throughout the book,...

Many organisms can reduce their resting metabolic rate to a state of suspended animation to allow them to survive in adverse environmental conditions. Molecular Mechanisms of Metabolic Arrest focuses...

Clearly illustrated and concise guide for undergraduates; Use of didactic style to aid understanding; Well-selected examples from modern neuroscience to highlight key principles; Ideal introduction...

Studies of the interactions between plants and their viral, bacterial and fungal pathogens are of major importance in plant and crop production. More than 10% of potential agricultural yield is lost...

A review of what needs to be done to realise the potential of monoclonal antibodies. The book assesses the competing technologies with advice on the best approach for a particular situation.Author:...

Myasthenia Gravis is a neuromuscular disease, caused by an auto-immune process interfering with the acetylcholine receptors at the postsynaptic membrane of the muscleAuthor: H. J. G. H...

Since the start of biological studies using the transmission electron microscope scientists have sought to develop procedures for the preparation and investigation of the thinly spread specimens of...

First published in 1998. This book is targeted at the beginner who has little or no knowledge of the principles or practice of hybridization. This text concentrates on solution and filter...

* This is a rapidly expanding and highly topical research area; * All authors (and editors) are well-known and respected in their fields; * Looks at the health effects caused by particulate aerosols,...

This title, the 52nd in symposium series, presents a comprehensive review of apoptosis and features contributions from many internationally recognised authors. The book is the first to integrate...

This book is unique; the factual content and ideas it expounds are only just beginning to be touched upon in standard texts. Protein Electron Transfer is a major collaborative effort by leading...

Following the announcement of the draft sequence of the human genome and the completion of many others, attention is now increasingly turning to the analysis of the proteins encoded by genomes -...

In this authoritative review, leading international researchers explore the growing range of applications of stable isotope techniques for probing and integrating biological processes and...

This book, written by a leading geneticist, examines the ethical and social issues raised by the genetic testing of children. The opinions of geneticists, ethicists and affected families are all...

Research into the control of cell proliferation and cancer has focused on growth factors, cell cycle effectors and oncogenes, and how these are responsible for the development of cancer. This book...