Cellular biology (cytology) Books

Book Synopsis**Longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize 2023**A NEW YORK TIMES, DAILY TELEGRAPH, ECONOMIST, MAIL ON SUNDAY and GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEARFrom the dawn of life itself, every being that has ever lived owes its existence to the cell.'Will leave you in awe' GuardianThe discovery of this vital form led to a transformation in medicine but also in our understanding of ourselves - not as bodies or machines but as ecosystems. It has also given us the power to treat a vast array of mortal maladies...and even to create new kinds of human altogether.Rich with stories of scientists, doctors and the patients whose lives may be saved by their work, The Song of the Cell is a stunning ode to the building blocks of life and the cutting-edge science harnessing their power for the better.'Profound...As big a topic as life itself' The Times'Medical magic' Daily Telegraph'Vast...important...optimistic' Mail on SundayTrade ReviewBrilliant ... medical magic ... written with compassionate warmth and humour * Daily Telegraph *Wonderfully ambitious... Cell biology is complex and as big a topic as life itself; I'm not sure a writer could cover it better * The Times *If you are not already in awe of biology, The Song of the Cell might get you there. It is a masterclass * Guardian *Vast, important ... optimistic * Mail on Sunday *Some of the writing in The Song of the Cell is so lovely that you can get caught up in its music * New York Times *A confident, timely - and most importantly, biologically precise - exploration of what it means to be human * Observer *Part mystery, part adventure story, The Song of the Cell is an irresistible foray into the frontiers of medical science [and] a reminder of the power of human ingenuity that is likely to leave readers both enlightened and hopeful. * Jennifer Egan, author of the Pulitzer Prize winning A Visit from the Goon Squad *A passionate, expert guide ... Mukherjee's ambition has once again paid off, creating an encyclopaedic exploration of how we got to this point - and sketching out the questions we must ask about the future * Financial Times *A remarkable achievement - a fascinating and highly readable crash course on the complexities of cellular physiology and of life itself * New Statesman *For anyone who wants to understand the building blocks of their own bodies - which everyone surely should - this is an informative and entertaining introduction * Economist *All of us will get sick at some point. All of us will have loved ones who get sick. To understand what's happening in those moments - and to feel optimistic that things will get better - it helps to know something about cells, the building blocks of life. Mukherjee's latest book will give you that knowledge ... Mukherjee, who's both an oncologist and a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, brings all of his skills to bear in this fantastic book * Bill Gates *Deeply researched, The Song of the Cell is an extraordinary journey through the history of discovery to the most innovative cellular medicine practiced today and the promise of what lies ahead. -- Paul Nurse, Nobel Laureate Physiology or Medicine 2001Audacious...mesmerizing...reliably engaging... Mukherjee enthusiastically instructs and... delights - all the while hustling us across a preposterously vast and intricate landscape * Wall Street Journal *An extraordinarily gifted storyteller... The author's ideas about the near future of medicine are both convincing and inspiring. This is another winner from Mukherjee. * Publishers Weekly, *Starred Review* *A lively, personal, detailed, often moving account of the cell in medical history and its promise in the present * Heromag *A lively, thought-provoking book... Mukherjee comes across not only as a brilliant researcher but also as a deeply empathetic human being * Literary Review *A masterclass in cell function that will leave you in awe of biology -- Suzanne O'Sullivan * Guardian *This complex portrait illuminates cells' roles in immunity, reproduction, sentience, cognition, repair and rejuvenation * Nature *One of the most admired doctors in the world * The Times *A tour d'horizon of cell theory... part history lesson, part biology lesson and part reminder of how science itself actually proceeds * Economist, *Books of the Year* *Brilliant * The Times *This complex portrait illuminates cells' roles in immunity, reproduction, sentience, cognition, repair and rejuvination, malfunctions such as cancer, and treatments such as blood transfusions, drawing on author Siddhartha Mukherjee's varied experience as an immunologist, stem-cell scientist, cancer biologist and medical oncologist * Nature *The book is, at root, a call for a more integrated biology ... What gives The Song of the Cell its persuasiveness in calling for that new vision is precisely that it comes from a clinician steeped in the traditions of genomic and cell biology, and who has seen both the power and limitations of those approaches to produce actual cures * Lancet *What truly elevates the book are Mukherjee's accounts of his experiences as a clinician and the stories of the patients he has encountered. Some are moving, and all are reflective and insightful * Philip Ball, Lancet *

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Book SynopsisFrom Nobel Prize winner Venki Ramakrishnan ‘Beyond superb’ Bill Bryson ‘A wonderful book’ Ian McEwan Everyone knows about DNA, the essence of our being, the molecule where our genes reside. But DNA by itself is useless without a machine to decode the genetic information it contains. The ribosome is that machine. Venki Ramakrishnan tells the story of the race to uncover its enormously complex structure, a fundamental breakthrough that resolves an ancient mystery of life itself.Trade Review'Invitingly witty' * Nature *‘A must-read for anyone interested in a glimpse of the messy business – rivalries, failed experiments, the frustration of mistakes – of how science happens.’ * The Times *‘If someone had told me that one of the most witty and enthralling books I’d read this year would be on the quest to understand ribosomes, I believe I would have laughed in his face, but I would have been quite wrong. Gene Machine is beyond superb.’ -- Bill Bryson, author of A Short History of Nearly Everything‘An engaging and witty memoir…that highlights how science actually works… This profoundly human story is written with honesty and humility… Anyone who is captivated by an absorbing story well told will find much to appreciate in this fascinating book.’ * Forbes *‘This is not an objective history of the field, but a highly personal account. As such, anyone who wants to know how modern science really works should read it. It’s all here: the ambition, jealousy and factionalism — as well as the heroic late nights, crippling anxiety and disastrous mistakes — that underlie the apparently serene and objective surface represented by the published record.’ * Nature *‘Discovering the structure of the ribosome was a truly incredible moment in the history of humankind… For students of how science actually happens, this is a book to be treasured and pored over.’ -- Matt Ridley, author of Genome‘It is [Ramakrishnan’s] full embrace of the role of the antihero that makes Gene Machine so much fun to read and also serves as a reminder to us all of the beating human heart that lies at the center of every advance in science.’ * Wall Street Journal *‘The ribosome, a structure of astonishing complexity, “lies at the crossroads of life” and Venki Ramakrishnan played a key role in revealing its biological mysteries. His superb account lays out the science with great lucidity, but he also grants us the human face of science – the hard work and brilliant insights, of course, but also the role of luck, of personalities, jealousy, money, the roulette of major awards, and the further rewards heaped upon the fortunate. Science, in his glorious telling, becomes “a play, with good and bad characters”. Competition and collaboration can appear inseparable, crucial figures get overlooked. It’s a wonderful book and a great corrective to the notion of science as dispassionate, untainted objectivity.’ -- Ian McEwan‘[Ramakrishnan's] meticulously detailed and generous memoir has the same disarming frankness as The Double Helix. His personal honesty about the competitive ambition that drove him is tempered by his deeply thoughtful reflections on the potentially corrupting effect of big prizes. Gene Machine will be read and re-read as an important document in the history of science.’ -- Richard Dawkins‘An enchanting and invigorating work, Gene Machine casts a many-angled light on the world of science, the nature of discovery, and on one of the deepest mysteries of twentieth-century biology. Ramakrishnan, one of the key players in deciphering the molecular basis of protein translation, gives us both a rollicking scientific story and a profoundly human tale. In the tradition of The Double Helix, Gene Machine does not hesitate to highlight the process by which science advances: moving through fits and starts, often underscored by deep rivalries and contests, occasionally pitching towards error and misconception, but ultimately advancing towards profound and powerful truths. An outsider to the world of ribosome biology – an Indian immigrant, a physicist by training – Ramakrishnan retains his “outsider’s” vision throughout the text, reminding us about the corrosive nature of scientific prizes, and the intensity of competition that drives researchers (both ideas, I suspect, will have a munificent effect on our current scientific culture). Ramakrishnan’s writing is so honest, lucid and engaging that I could not put this book down until I had read to the very end.’ -- Siddhartha Mukherjee, author of The Emperor of All Maladies and The Gene‘Quite a ride. This is a riveting personal account of the race to decipher the structure of the ribosome, one of the most complex and fundamental machines in the cell… Ramakrishnan’s telling is laced with wisdom spun from a remarkable life story and the sharp lab anecdotes that are the lifeblood of everyday science.’ -- Nick Lane, author of The Vital Question‘This book is dynamite. Like no science book ever before, this is an honest, frank and simply jaw-dropping account of how a relative outsider ended up winning a Nobel Prize.’ -- Daniel M. Davis, author of The Beautiful Cure‘This exhilarating account of the race to understand the molecular machine that turns genes into flesh and blood is remarkable for its candid insights into the way science is really done, by human beings with all their talents and foibles. Venki Ramakrishnan, an outsider in the race, gives an insider’s view of the decades-long quest to map the million atoms in the machine to fathom the fundamentals of life, pave the way for new antibiotics, and share the glory of the Nobel Prize.’ -- Roger Highfield, Director of External Affairs, Science Museum Group‘In Gene Machine one of the world’s leading scientists reveals the reality of scientific discovery and the rivalry, collaboration and thrills that are involved. The result is a brilliant under-the-hood account of what it takes to win the Nobel Prize. Exciting and brutally honest, Venki’s book explains the dramatic turns in the race to describe the structure of the ribosome – an essential component of every cell that has ever lived. I laughed out loud, I shouted in disbelief, and I learned so much from reading this book.’ -- Matthew Cobb, author of Life’s Greatest Secret

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: The World of the Cell 5 Chapter 1: Exploring the World of the Cell 7 Chapter 2: Take a Tour inside the Cell 13 Chapter 3: Dead or Alive: Viruses 35 Part 2: Molecules: The Stuff of Life 51 Chapter 4: Better Living through Chemistry 53 Chapter 5: Carbohydrates: How Sweet They Are 77 Chapter 6: Proteins: Workers in the Cellular Factory 87 Chapter 7: DNA and RNA: Instructions for Life 103 Chapter 8: Lipids: Waterproof and Energy Rich 113 Part 3: The Working Cell 121 Chapter 9: Hello, Neighbor: How Cells Communicate 123 Chapter 10: Metabolism: Transferring Energy and Matter 139 Chapter 11: Cellular Respiration: Every Breath You Take 159 Chapter 12: Photosynthesis: Makin’ Food in the Kitchen of Life 187 Chapter 13: Splitsville: The Cell Cycle, Cell Division, and Cancer 203 Part 4: Genetics: From One Generation to the Next 219 Chapter 14: Meiosis: Getting Ready for Baby 221 Chapter 15: Genetics: Talkin’ ’Bout the Generations 233 Part 5: Molecular Genetics: How Cells Read the Book of Life 261 Chapter 16: DNA Replication: Doubling Your Genetic Stuff 263 Chapter 17: Transcription and Translation: What’s in a Gene? 273 Chapter 18: Control of Gene Expression: It’s How You Play Your Cards That Counts 291 Part 6: Molecular Biology: Harnessing the Power of DNA 311 Chapter 19: The Book of You: Reading Your Genes 313 Chapter 20: Rewriting the Code of Life: Recombinant DNA Technology and Genome Editing 331 Part 7: The Part of Tens 349 Chapter 21: Ten Important Rules for Cells to Live By 351 Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Improve Your Grade 361 Index 369

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Book Synopsis'One of my favourite science writers' Bill Gates 'Hugely important' Jim Al-Khalili 'A profound meditation on metabolism, the Krebs cycle & the origin of life' Anil Seth For decades, biology has been dominated by information - the power of genes. Yet there is no difference in information content between a living cell and one that died a moment ago. A better question goes back to the formative years of biology: what processes animate cells and set them apart from lifeless matter? In Transformer, Nick Lane turns the standard view upside down, capturing an extraordinary scientific renaissance that is hiding in plain sight. At its core is an amazing cycle of reactions that uses energy to transform inorganic molecules into the building blocks of life - and the reverse. To understand this cycle is to fathom the deep coherence of the living world. It connects the origin of life with the devastation of cancer, the first photosynthetic bacteria with our own mitochondria, sulphurous sludges with the emergence of consciousness, and the trivial differences between ourselves with the large-scale history of our planet.Trade ReviewA stone-cold classic -- Adam RutherfordOne of the most creative of today's biologists ... this is a book filled with big ideas, many of which are bold instances of lateral thinking * New Scientist *Bold ... passionate ... a dramatically revisionist account [of the] origins of life * New Yorker *A thrilling tour of the remarkable stories behind the discoveries of some of life's key metabolic pathways and mechanisms. He lays bare the human side of science ... The book brings to life the chemistry that brings us to life ... masterful * Science *Deeply researched and cogently written * Nature *Remarkable * New Humanist *Transformer is a complex yet accessible, illuminating, and thrilling exploration of the vitality and elemental mysteries of our existence * Booklist *Biochemist Nick Lane is one of our boldest thinkers and a key researcher into the origin and deep history of life. -- Peter Forbes * Prospect *Nick Lane challenges us to see life differently ... probably the best book on biology I've ever read -- Brian Clegg * Popular Science *A thrilling journey... the book is a tour de force. -- Laura Eme and Courtney W. Stairs * Nature Ecology & Evolution *In this compulsively readable book, Lane takes us on a riveting journey, ranging from the flow of energy to new ways of understanding cancer. Lane provides a luminous understanding of how scientists, including Lane himself, are rethinking energy and living organisms. -- Siddhartha Mukherjee, author * The Emperor of All Maladies, The Gene: An Intimate History *Nick Lane's exploration of the building blocks that underlie life's big fundamental questions - the origin of life itself, aging, and disease - have shaped my thinking since I first came across his work. He is one of my favourite science writers -- Bill GatesHugely important ... a powerfully persuasive case for life being about energy flow, flux and change. In Transformer, chemistry is quite literally brought to life -- Jim Al-Khalili, author * The World According To Physics *Amazing! Takes science writing to a new level ... with soaring prose but uncompromising on scientific detail, Transformer made me think about life on earth in a completely different way. -- Daniel M. Davis, author * The Secret Body *Hugely ambitious and tremendously exciting ... Transformer shows how a molecular dance from the dawn of time still sculpts our lives today. I read with rapt attention. -- Olivia Judson, evolutionary biologist and authorA thrilling and highly persuasive account of what makes life and how the miracle started, coaxed not by genes but a remarkable cycle of energy and matter - a chemical cycle able to conjure the material of life from the elements of a rocky blue planet. This hugely important book is set to become a landmark, transforming our understanding of how life works. Lane's infectious enthusiasm had me gripped on a tour down the aeons and deep into the inner workings of our cells, to discover the chemistry that gives me the sentience for such fundamental self-knowledge. Marvellous -- Gaia Vince, author * Nomad Century, Adventures in the Anthropocene *Nobody explains the inner secrets of the living cell better than Nick Lane. He clarifies the complexities of the chemistry that drives all life in a most engaging way. The stories of how this hidden world was revealed by remarkable scientists is explored as a series of riveting detective stories, leaving the reader with admiration for the ingenuity and sheer persistence of those who unscrambled the reactions that underlie all life. -- Richard Fortey FRS FRSL, author * Fossils: The Key to the Past *An exhilarating account of the biophysics of life, stretching from the first stirrings of living matter to the psychology of consciousness. I felt as if I was there, every step of the way -- Mark Solms, author * The Hidden Spring: A Journey to the Source of Consciousness *Nick Lane never writes about the living world without offering entirely new perspectives on how life itself works. Transformer is no exception. His subject here - the Krebs cycle - is often seen as one of the driest staples of biochemical textbooks. But in Lane's hands, it becomes a key to life's origins and driving forces, to health, disease and ageing, and even to our awareness of the world. Biochemistry has never looked more exciting. -- Phillip BallNick Lane's marvellously engaging Transformer refocused my astronomer's gaze on the vital chemistry of life on our own planet. Both a scientific adventure story and an original quest to understand life on Earth, Transformer also guides us on how to find life beyond -- John Grunsfeld, former NASA Chief Scientist and AstronautA profound meditation on metabolism, the Krebs cycle & the origin of life. -- Anil Seth, author * Being You: A New Science of Consciousness *

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Book SynopsisWritten primarily for students embarking on an undergraduate bioscience degree, this primer provides a clear introduction to the main aspects of cell signalling in biological systems, demystifying the subject for those new to the field. The primer provides an overview of cell signalling and highlights its importance in all organisms, before going on to describe the main components of cell signalling and examples of signal transduction pathways. The discussion then progresses on to key physiological conditions in which cell signalling has an instrumental role: cancer, apoptosis and diabetes. After getting to grips with the fundamentals of the subject, Cell Signalling opens a discussion on the future of the discipline, including how manipulation of cell signalling pathways is seen as the biggest target for the pharmaceutical industry, and how crop diseases, plant survival during stress, and post-harvest storage are all influenced by cell signalling pathways.Cell Signalling is supported bTable of Contents1: Introduction to cell signalling 2: Signals and their perception 3: Modifications to proteins that control cell signalling 4: Intracellular signals 5: Cell signalling disorders; cancers and apoptosis 6: Stress responses and the changing cell environment 7: Future challenges and perspectives in cell signalling

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Book Synopsis'A stunner ... If you haven't got this book in your house, I don't know why' Chris Evans 'A startling wake-up call . . . Writing with the vim of a Bill Bryson and the technical knowledge of a scientist, Steele gives us a chance to grasp what's at stake' Independent 'An exhilarating journey . . . Steele is a superb guide' Telegraph 'A fascinating read with almost every page bursting with extraordinary facts . . . Read it now' Mail on Sunday Ageless is a guide to the biggest issue we all face. Ageing – not cancer, not heart disease – is the world's leading cause of death and suffering. What would the world be like if we could cure it? Living disease-free until the age of 100 is achievable within our lifetimes. In prose that is lucid and full of fascinating facts, Ageless introduces us to the cutting-edge research that is paving the way for this revolution. Computational biologist Andrew Steele explains what occurs biologically as we age, as well as practical ways we can slow down the process. He reveals how understanding the scientific implications of ageing could lead to the greatest discovery in the history of civilisation – one that has the potential to improve billions of lives, save trillions of dollars, and transform the human condition.Trade ReviewA tour de force of anti-ageing science * The Times *Steele is a superb guide to the wilder fringes of real medicine . . . He understands that ageing is an experience to be lived meaningfully and fully, as well as a fascinating medical problem to be solved. His vision is very tightly controlled . . . I heartily recommend Ageless. It’s modest in scope, and generous in detail. It’s an honest and optimistic contribution * Telegraph *Ambitious and energetic . . . Give[s] a startling round-up of the biological factors that make us age and the emerging techniques to tackle them . . . Writing with the vim of a Bill Bryson and the technical knowledge of a scientist, Steele gives us a chance to grasp what’s at stake in this dazzling, daunting age where big data meets human biology * Independent *Ageless employs a scientific vocabulary – autophagy, amyloids, adducts and countless other specialised terms abound. But the book is nevertheless accessible, its style chatty and engaging . . . This is an enthralling book . . . Ageless is a rich and exciting exploration of that surprisingly intriguing topic we’d rather not talk about: old age * Irish Times *A fascinating read with almost every page bursting with extraordinary facts . . . Steele is not a crank or a snake-oil salesman. He’s not a ‘wellness’ YouTuber. He doesn’t work for Goop. He’s a biologist . . . We can take what he says seriously * Mail on Sunday *There are some incredible revelations in this book. The science is fascinating . . . What Steele says is both revolutionary and important – life-changing in the true sense of the word. His thinking is bold, visionary, utopian * The Herald *A fascinating book delivering an education into the ageing process and an insight into the possibilities of the future -- Tim LovejoyAn immensely important book. Steele surveys the biology of human ageing, as well as the cutting-edge research on how to prevent it. The first person to achieve immortality may already have been born. Is it you?! -- Professor Lewis Dartnell, author of 'Origins'This is an essential book for anyone interested in the fast-developing science of longevity -- Jim Mellon, Chairman of JuvenescenceAgeless is a fascinating, stimulating and pleasingly practical guide to the science of ageing and how we might be able to bend the arrow of biological time to improve our health -- Kat Arney, author of 'Rebel Cell: Cancer, Evolution and the Science of Life'Few issues can be more important for our future than ensuring we age as well as possible. Ageless explains the extraordinary achievements and promise of current scientific research around longevity. Read it and prepare to think differently about your future -- Andrew Scott, Professor of Economics, London Business School and co-author of 'The 100-Year Life'In his book Ageless, Andrew Steele describes how the field of ageing biology moved from hope to promise. This is a masterful roadmap for interested lay people, scientists at large and also geroscientists like myself – I was surprised how much I learned -- Nir Barzilai, founding director of the Institute for Aging Research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva UniversityA fascinating look at how scientists are working to help doctors treat not just one disease at a time, but the ageing process itself, helping us all to lead longer, healthier lives -- Sanjay Gupta, Associate Chief of the Neurosurgery Service at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at the Emory University School of Medicine and Chief Medical Correspondent for CNNA rigorous yet enjoyably readable, spellbinding tale -- George Church, Professor of Genetics, Harvard Medical School

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Book SynopsisThe topic of stem cells has a high profile in the media. We''ve made important advances in our scientific understanding, but despite this the clinical applications of stem cells are still in their infancy and most real stem cell therapy carried out today is some form of bone marrow transplantation. At the same time, a scandalous spread of unproven stem cell treatments by private clinics represents a serious problem, with treatments being offered which are backed by limited scientific rationale, and which are at best ineffective, and at worse harmful. This Very Short Introduction introduces stem cells, exploring what they are, and what scientists do with them. Introducing the different types of stem cells, Jonathan Slack explains how they can be used to treat diseases such as retinal degeneration, diabetes, Parkinson''s disease, heart disease, and spinal trauma. He also discusses the important technique of bone marrow transplantation and some other types of current stem cell therapy, used for the treatment of blindness and of severe burns. Slack warns against fake stem cell treatments and discusses how to distinguish real from fake treatments. He also describes the latest scientific progress in the field, and looks forward to what we can expect to happen in the next few yearsVery Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Table of ContentsPreface 1: What are stem cells? 2: Embryonic stem cells 3: Personalised pluripotent stem cells 4: Therapy using pluripotent stem cells 5: Tissue-specific stem cells 6: Therapy using tissue-specific stem cells 7: Expectations: realistic and unrealistic Glossary Further Reading Index

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Book SynopsisWritten primarily for 16-19-year-old students, this primer introduces the subject of developmental biology through a wide range of organisms, offering insights into the fundamental principles that shape life''s diverse and extraordinary forms. It covers all the essential topics, including cell biology, cell signalling, cell specialization, genomic control of development, evidence for evolution, and cell ageing and death.The author guides students carefully and gradually through the concise contents, providing a robust basis for understanding the molecular and morphological events that occur during embryo development, but that are also important in adult homeostasis, regeneration, and disease. Students will delve into the secrets of stem cells, the marvels of regeneration, and the paradox of how a broadly conserved genome can support the biodiversity we see throughout the natural world. Engaging case studies and ''scientific approach'' boxes challenge the reader to think critically and Table of Contents1: Why aren't we all worms? 2: How and why do cells talk to each other? 3: The secret lives of stem cells 4: Embryo origami 5: Creating diverse and extreme body plans 6: The good, the bad, and the old: developmental principles in regeneration and ageing

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Book SynopsisCell Signaling provides undergraduate and graduate students with the conceptual tools needed to make sense of the dizzying array of pathways that cells use to detect, process, and respond to signals from the environment. By emphasizing the common design principles and molecular processes that underlie all signaling mechanisms, the book develops a broad conceptual framework through which students can understand diverse signaling pathways and networks. The book first examines the common currencies of cellular information processing and the core components of the signaling machinery. It then shows how these individual components link together into networks and pathways to perform more sophisticated tasks. Many specific examples are provided throughout to illustrate common principles, and to provide a comprehensive overview of major signaling pathways.Thoroughly revised, this second edition includes two new chapters and substantial updates to the text and figures through

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Book SynopsisBiology is central to our understanding of health and disease and to the development of effective treatments, and thus it is critical that health professionals have a solid grounding and knowledge comfort in the pathogenesis and mechanisms of disease processes. This innovative new textbook draws these topics together, providing an accessible introduction across four central disciplines - basic biology, biotechnology, non-infectious disease and infectious disease.Key Features: Provides students of biology and those going into health care professions with a strong foundation to understand the pathogenesis of disease at the molecular and cellular level Focuses on the etiology and pathophysiology of the major human diseases by body system, including diabetes and nutritional disorders, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer, aligned to medicine and health science course structure Covers mechanisms of infectious disease tranTable of Contents1. Chemical Basis of Life2. Cell Structure and Function3. Protein Structure and Function4. Molecular Biology5. Genetics and Evolution6. Genomics and the Omics Revolution7. Genetic Engineering8. Cell Differentiation and Stem Cells9. The Immune System10. Disease Overview and Molecular Biomarkers11. Genetic Diseases12. Nutritional Disorders13. Diabetes14. Cardiovascular Disease15. Chronic Kidney Disease and Cardiorenal Syndrome16. Cancer17. Immunological Disorders18. Drug Misuse Associated Disorders19. Infectious Diseases20. Respiratory tract Infections21. Diarrheal Diseases22. HIV/AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases23. Malaria and other Vector Transmitted Diseases24. Parasitic Helminths

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Book SynopsisProteins are the workhorses of cells, performing most of the important functions which allow cells to use nutrients and grow, communicate among each other, and importantly, die if aberrant behavior is detected. How were proteins discovered? What is their role in cells? How do dysfunctional proteins give rise to cancers? Landmark Experiments in Protein Science explores the manner in which the inner workings of cells were elucidated, with a special emphasis on the role of proteins. Experiments are discussed in a manner as to understand what questions were being asked that prompted the experiments and what technical challenges were faced in the process; and results are presented and discussed using primary data and graphs.Key Features Describes landmark experiments in cell biology and biochemistry. Discusses the How and Why of historically important experiments. Includes primary, original data and gTable of ContentsChapter 1: Prelude to Biology: A History of Chemistry Chapter 2: The Cell and Heredity Chapter 3: Discovery of Proteins and Enzymes Chapter 4: Protein and DNA Subunits Chapter 5: The Energy of Cells: Glycolysis and the Krebs Cycle Chapter 6: Protein and DNA Structure Chapter 7: Protein Synthesis Part I: Localization of Protein Translation Chapter 8: Protein Synthesis Part II: The Mechanism of Protein Translation Chapter 9: The Energy of Cells: Oxidative Phosphorylation Chapter 10: The Energy of Cells: The Mechanism of ATP Synthesis Chapter 11: Techniques Chapter 12: Cell Signaling Part I: The role of Phosphorylation Chapter 13: Cell Signaling Part II: G-protein-coupled Receptors Chapter 14: The Secretory Pathway Chapter 15: The Mechanism of Cell Death Chapter 16: The Biology of Cancer Index

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Book SynopsisA cell, whose spatial extent is small compared with a surrounding flow, can develop inside a vortex. Such cells, often referred to as vortex breakdown bubbles, provide stable and clean flame in combustion chambers; they also reduce the lift force of delta wings. This book analyzes cells in slow and fast, one- and two-fluid flows and describes the mechanisms of cell generation: (a) minimal energy dissipation, (b) competing forces, (c) jet entrainment, and (d) swirl decay. The book explains the vortex breakdown appearance, discusses its features, and indicates means of its control. Written in acceptable, non-math-heavy format, it stands to be a useful learning tool for engineers working with combustion chambers, chemical and biological reactors, and delta-wing designs.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Creeping eddies; 3. Two-fluid creeping flows; 4. Formation of cells in thermal convection; 5. Swirl decay mechanisms; 6. Vortex breakdown in a sealed cylinder; 7. Cellular whirlpool flow; 8. Cellular water-spout flow; 9. Cellular flows in vortex devices.

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Book SynopsisWhy do the best-known examples of evolutionary change involve the alteration of one kind of animal into another very similar one, like the evolution of a bigger beak in a bird? Wouldn''t it be much more interesting to understand how beaks originated? Most people would agree, but until recently we didn''t know much about such origins. That is now changing, with the growth of the interdisciplinary field evo-devo, which deals with the relationship between how embryos develop in the short term and how they (and the adults they grow into) evolve in the long term. One of the key questions is: can the origins of structures such as beaks, eyes, and shells be explained within a Darwinian framework? The answer seems to be yes, but only by expanding that framework. This book discusses the required expansion, and the current state of play regarding our understanding of evolutionary and developmental origins.Trade Review'Wallace Arthur treats his readers to an eminently readable but still deeply rooted introduction into one of the most significant achievements of evolutionary biology: how evolutionary developmental biology put the organism back into the centre of evolutionary thinking.' Günter P. Wagner, Yale University, USA'Evo-devo deals with the multiple connections that exist between the biological processes of evolution and development. However, as an interface subject, there is a plurality of views on its content and its boundaries. In spite of that, Wallace Arthur has succeeded in writing an extremely clear and highly accessible guide to this fascinating, multifaceted discipline. Using the concept of 'developmental repatterning' as a common thread, the book provides a balanced view of evo-devo, covering its main achievements and future challenges. This is an ideal entry point for the non-specialist, but also a stimulating read for the practitioner who wants to consider her/his research in a wider perspective.' Giuseppe Fusco, University of Padova, Italy'Occasionally I feel that the field of Evolution and Development has lost its way, becoming submerged in myriad examples and details that don't expand our understanding of life. Wallace's book expounds the intellectual underpinnings of Evolution and Development, leads us through the key questions, and finally shows how the details and examples inform our future understanding. This book provides not just a guide to Evolution and Development, but also a spur to refocus and redouble our efforts to use development to help understand the evolution of life on Earth.' Peter Dearden, University of Otago, New ZealandTable of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; 1. What is evo-devo and why is it important?; 2. Antecedents of evo-devo; 3. Evolutionary and developmental essentials; 4. Evo-devo essentials; 5. The evolution of variations on a theme; 6. The evolutionary origins of themes and novelties; 7. The evolutionary origins of body plans; 8. Body plan features and toolkit genes; 9. Bringing it all together; Concluding remarks; Summary of common misunderstandings; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisAll living things on Earth are composed of cells. A cell is the simplest unit of a self-contained living organism, and the vast majority of life on Earth consists of single-celled microbes, mostly bacteria. These consist of a simple ''prokaryotic'' cell, with no nucleus. The bodies of more complex plants and animals consist of billions of ''eukaryotic'' cells, of varying kinds, adapted to fill different roles - red blood cells, muscle cells, branched neurons. Each cell is an astonishingly complex chemical factory, the activities of which we have only begun to unravel in the past fifty years or so through modern techniques of microscopy, biochemistry, and molecular biology.In this Very Short Introduction, Terence Allen and Graham Cowling describe the nature of cells - their basic structure, their varying forms, their division, their differentiation from initially highly flexible stem cells, their signalling, and programmed death. Cells are the basic constituent of life, and understanding cells and how they work is central to all biology and medicine.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Table of Contents1. Recognising the cell ; 2. The structure of the cell ; 3. Cell division, differentiation, and death ; 4. Special cells for special jobs ; 5. Stem cells ; 6. Ethics, politics, and regulation ; 7. Celluar therapy ; 8. The future is now

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Book SynopsisGet colouring and let yourself be inspired by the marvels of the microscopic world as you make your way through this fascinating and important book.' Professor Luke O'NeillThis distinctive colouring book explores the beauty of microscopic life, from vaccines and viruses to protozoa and algae. Go on a journey of scientific discovery as your colours illuminate a hidden world beyond the limits of our own vision.Bring to life the nucleocapsid protein of the Covid-19 virus, the overlapping frill of the delphinium peregrinum seed and the shell-like carapace of a water-flea as you discover the startling and unexpected beauty of life under the lens.Containing over 60 detailed illustrations from the natural world, including a coronavirus vaccine on the cover and inside, this book is a calming celebration of small science.

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Book SynopsisPrinciples of Neurobiology, Second Edition presents the major concepts of neuroscience with an emphasis on how we know what we know. The text is organized around a series of key experiments to illustrate how scientific progress is made and helps upper-level undergraduate and graduate students discover the relevant primary literature. Written by a single author in a clear and consistent writing style, each topic builds in complexity from electrophysiology to molecular genetics to systems level in a highly integrative approach. Students can fully engage with the content via thematically linked chapters and will be able to read the book in its entirety in a semester-long course. Principles of Neurobiology is accompanied by a rich package of online student and instructor resources including animations, figures in PowerPoint, and a Question Bank for adopting instructors.Trade ReviewProf Liqun Luo is the recipient of the 2020 Award for Education in Neuroscience granted by the Society for Neuroscience in recognition of his continuing commitment to both cutting-edge research and neuroscience education. The first edition of his textbook has been adopted by over 150 courses taught by major universities all of the world."This textbook from Dr. Liqun Luo is fantastic for advanced undergraduate courses on neurobiology. The emphasis on experiment-led explanations of neurobiology is critical for students transiting from textbook learning to thinking like modern scientist." - Marla B. Feller, Paul Licht Distinguished Professor in Biological Sciences, Division of Neurobiology, Department of Molecular and Cell Biology & Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute, University of California, Berkeley"Principles of Neurobiology is a stellar achievement of scholarship - a synthesis of the most interesting and important discoveries in neuroscience, written by a leader in our field who has based his text on a careful reading of thousands of primary research papers. Remarkably, this book does not just describe each 'discovery': it also describes the path to discovery, noting the specific technologies and experimental designs that enabled each key result." - Rachel Wilson, Martin Family Professor of Basic Research in the Field of Neurobiology, Harvard Medical School and Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute"… what an extraordinary achievement this is – I don’t think there are many out there any longer who can cover the entire field of neuroscience in such a scholarly manner, singlehandedly! The integration that results from this is likely unique to this book." - Edvard Moser, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, Founding Director of the Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience, Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyProf Liqun Luo is the recipient of the 2020 Award for Education in Neuroscience granted by the Society for Neuroscience in recognition of his continuing commitment to both cutting-edge research and neuroscience education. The first edition of his textbook has been adopted by over 150 courses taught by major universities all of the world."This textbook from Dr. Liqun Luo is fantastic for advanced undergraduate courses on neurobiology. The emphasis on experiment-led explanations of neurobiology is critical for students transiting from textbook learning to thinking like modern scientist." - Marla B. Feller, Paul Licht Distinguished Professor in Biological Sciences, Division of Neurobiology, Department of Molecular and Cell Biology & Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute, University of California, Berkeley"Principles of Neurobiology is a stellar achievement of scholarship - a synthesis of the most interesting and important discoveries in neuroscience, written by a leader in our field who has based his text on a careful reading of thousands of primary research papers. Remarkably, this book does not just describe each 'discovery': it also describes the path to discovery, noting the specific technologies and experimental designs that enabled each key result." - Rachel Wilson, Martin Family Professor of Basic Research in the Field of Neurobiology, Harvard Medical School and Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute"… what an extraordinary achievement this is – I don’t think there are many out there any longer who can cover the entire field of neuroscience in such a scholarly manner, singlehandedly! The integration that results from this is likely unique to this book." - Edvard Moser, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, Founding Director of the Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience, Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyTable of Contents1. An Invitation to Neurobiology. 2. Signaling within Neurons. 3. Signaling across Synapses. 4. Vision. 5. Wiring the Visual System. 6. Olfaction, Taste, Audition, and Somatosensation. 7. Constructing the Nervous System. 8. Motor Systems. 9. Regulatory Systems. 10. Sexual Behavior. 11. Memory, Learning, and Synaptic Plasticity. 12. Brain Disorders. 13. Evolution of the Nervous System. 14. Ways of Exploring.

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Book SynopsisA fresh approach to biology centred on a clear narrative, active learning, and confidence with quantitative concepts and scientific enquiry. Designed for flexible learning, it will give you a deeper understanding of the key concepts, and an appreciation of biology as a dynamic experimental science.Table of ContentsLife and its Exploration: Foundational Principles Topic 1: Exploring the science of life Topic 2: The emergence of life on Earth Topic 3: Defining Life Topic 4: Evolutionary processes Topic 5: The diversity, organisation, and classification of life Quantitative Toolkits Quantitative Toolkit 1: Understanding data Quantitative Toolkit 2: Size and scale Quantitative Toolkit 3: Describing data Quantitative Toolkit 4: Ratio and proportion Quantitative Toolkit 5: Understanding samples Quantitative Toolkit 6: Designing experiments Quantitative Toolkit 7: Assessing patterns Quantitative Toolkit 8: Formulae and equations Quantitative Toolkit 9: Rates of change Module 1 LIFE AT THE MOLECULAR LEVEL 1: Building blocks: molecules and macromolecules 2: Energy: powering biochemical processes 3: Information: genes and genomes 4: Mendelian genetics 5: Reading the genome: gene expression and protein synthesis 6: Proteins and proteomes 7: Metabolism: energy capture and release from food 8: Molecular tools and techniques Module 2 LIFE AT THE CELLULAR LEVEL 9: Characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells 10: Cell division in prokaryotes and eukaryotes 11: Microbial diversity 12: The growth, measurement, and visualisation of cells 13: Microbes in life: harnessing their power 14: Microbes as agents of infectious disease 15: Viruses Module 3 THE HUMAN ORGANISM: TISSUES, ORGANS, AND SYSTEMS 16: Physiology overview 17: Communication and control 1: introducing the nervous and endocrine systems 18: Communication and control 2: sensory systems 19: Communication and control 3: controlling organ systems 20: Muscle and movement 21: Cardiovascular system 22: Respiratory system 23: Exercise physiology 24: Renal system 25: Digestive system 26: Reproductive system 27: Immune system

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Book SynopsisSignalling within and between cells is one of the most important aspects of modern biochemistry and cell biology. An understanding of signalling pathways is vital to a wide range of biologists, from those who are investigating the causes of cancer, to those who are concerned about the impact of environmental pollutants on the ecosystem. The way cells adapt to changing environments, and the way cell dysfunction causes disease, is underpinned by cell signalling events. Cell Signalling presents a carefully structured and highly accessible introduction to this intricate and rapidly growing field. Starting with an overview of cell signalling and highlighting its importance in many biological systems, the book goes on to explore the key components of extracellular and intracellular signalling mechanisms, before examining how these components come together to create signalling pathways. A focus on common components and concepts, rather than mechanistic detail, allows the reader to gain a thorough understanding of the principles that underpin cell signalling. Online Resource CentreThe Online Resource Centre to accompany Cell Signalling features:For students:- Links to useful websitesFor registered adopters of the text:- Journal Clubs: suggested research papers and discussion questions linked to topics featured in the book- Figures from the book in electronic format for use in lecturesTrade ReviewA good overview of the key underlying concepts and principles, allowing students to gain a solid grounding in the subject. I like the Case Study sections which link to research findings; these provide relevant context and help students to understand the key message in complex scientific articles. * Dr Andrew Chantry, University of East Anglia *It is really the best specialist text for undergraduates on this topic I have seen. * Dr Fergus Doherty, University of Nottingham *Review from previous edition: John Hancock's Cell Signalling is a straightforward introduction to a rapidly expanding field of biology. Its unintimidating writing style, simple and uncluttered figures, and competitive price make it a wonderful introductory text for undergraduates. * Dr Laura K. Palmer, Penn State University *Review from previous edition: Complexity and specificity are the hallmarks of cell signalling, yet Hancock in this third edition has gone a long way to simplify these complicated processes. His signalling examples are clever and well-conceived, his writing descriptive and his passion for his subject infectious ... this is marvellous value for money and is a worthy companion to an undergraduate/postgraduate reference library. * John P. Phelan, Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland in The Biochemist *Table of ContentsPART 1: AN OVERVIEW OF SIGNALLING; PART 2: COMPONENTS THAT COMPRISE SIGNALLING PATHWAYS; PART 3: SELECTED EXAMPLES OF SIGNALLING PATHWAYS AND EVENTS; PART 4: FINAL THOUGHTS

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Book SynopsisGenomes 5 has been completely revised and updated. It is a thoroughly modern textbook about genomes and how they are investigated. As with previous Genomes editions, techniques come first, then genome anatomies, followed by genome function, and finally genome evolution. The genomes of all types of organism are covered: viruses, bacteria, fungi, plants, and animals, including humans and other hominids.Genome sequencing and assembly methods have been thoroughly revised to include new developments in long-read DNA sequencing. Coverage of genome annotation emphasizes genome-wide RNA mapping, with CRISPR-Cas 9 and GWAS methods of determining gene function covered. The knowledge gained from these techniques forms the basis of the chapters that describe the three main types of genomes: eukaryotic, prokaryotic (including eukaryotic organelles), and viral (including mobile genetic elements). Coverage of genome expression and replication is truly genomic, concentrating on the genome-wide implications of DNA packaging, epigenome modifications, DNA-binding proteins, non-coding RNAs, regulatory genome sequences, and protein-protein interactions. Also included are examples of the applications of metabolomics and systems biology. The final chapter is on genome evolution, including the evolution of the epigenome, using genomics to study human evolution, and using population genomics to advance plant breeding. Established methods of molecular biology are included if they are still relevant today and there is always an explanation as to why the method is still important.Genomes 5 is the ideal text for upper-level courses focused on genomes and genomics.Key Features A highly accessible and well-structured book with chapters organized into four parts to aid navigation Superb artwork illustrates the key concepts and mechanisms Each chapter has a set of short-answer questions and in-depth problems to test the readerâs understanding of the material Thoroughly up to date with references to the latest research from the 2020s Trade Review"… a great resource for students wanting to understand genomes and the tremendous advancements in the field …" Ian Gonzales (Yale School of Medicine)"[The book] does exactly what it is supposed to do, describing the current and ever-expanding filed of genomics. I really liked this book and learned so much from reading it thoroughly. It has certainly updated my own knowledge and I would highly recommend it to all, … I am only disappointed I did not have a book as informative as this when I did my undergraduate study many years ago.” Tony Reynolds (The Biologist)Table of ContentsPART 1: HOW GENOMES ARE STUDIED 1. Genomes, Transcriptomes and Proteomes 2. Studying DNA 3. Mapping Genomes 4. Sequencing Genomes 5. Genome Annotation 6. Identifying Gene Functions PART 2: GENOME ANATOMIES 7. Eukaryotic Nuclear Genomes 8. Genomes of Prokaryotes and Eukaryotic Organelles 9. Virus Genomes and Mobile Genetic Elements PART 3: HOW GENOMES ARE EXPRESSED 10. Accessing the Genome 11. The Role of DNA-Protein Interactions in Genome Expression 12. Transcriptomes 13. Proteomes 14. Genome Expression in the Context of Cell and Organism PART 4: HOW GENOMES ARE REPLICATED AND EVOLVE 15. Genome Replication 16. Recombination and Transposition 17. Mutations and DNA Repair 18. How Genomes Evolve

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Book SynopsisWritten by world experts in astacology, this book covers a range of aspects of the biology and ecology of freshwater crayfish. With a strong focus on wild crayfish, the book studies the taxonomy and genetics of this interesting group of animals. Under examination also are crayfish growth and reproduction, with detailed illustrations; behavior and chemical ecology of crayfish; diseases of crayfish; holistic understanding of drivers for crayfish population success; and methods for the control of non-native crayfish. Trade ReviewAs indicated in the preface, the editors agree with Thomas Henry Huxley, author of the foundational book The crayfish. An introduction to the Study of Zoology (1880), that "… crayfish are an ideal model organism for study." The editors carry out their intent in ten chapters that cover taxonomy and identification; population genetics; growth and reproduction; behavior; chemical ecology; parasites, commensals, pathogens, and diseases; environmental drivers for population success; field sampling techniques; laboratory methods; and the management of invasive crayfish. Most chapters have multiple authors, the majority of whom are from institutions outside of the United States—this book represents an international endeavor. Each chapter concludes with a helpful overview/summary, followed by many pages of references. The book abounds with diagrams, photos, and tables, all of which are clear and related to the textual material of the chapters. The book includes an adequate index to all chapters. Although the writing style is technical in nature and oriented towards aquatic biologists, hobbyists and field naturalists will find the book useful. Another edited book, published by CRC—Freshwater Crayfish: A Global Overview (2015)—covers many of the same topics as this volume.--L. T. Spencer, Plymouth State University, Appeared in February 2017 issue of CHOICEAs indicated in the preface, the editors agree with Thomas Henry Huxley, author of the foundational book The crayfish. An introduction to the Study of Zoology (1880), that "… crayfish are an ideal model organism for study." The editors carry out their intent in ten chapters that cover taxonomy and identification; population genetics; growth and reproduction; behavior; chemical ecology; parasites, commensals, pathogens, and diseases; environmental drivers for population success; field sampling techniques; laboratory methods; and the management of invasive crayfish. Most chapters have multiple authors, the majority of whom are from institutions outside of the United States—this book represents an international endeavor. Each chapter concludes with a helpful overview/summary, followed by many pages of references. The book abounds with diagrams, photos, and tables, all of which are clear and related to the textual material of the chapters. The book includes an adequate index to all chapters. Although the writing style is technical in nature and oriented towards aquatic biologists, hobbyists and field naturalists will find the book useful. Another edited book, published by CRC—Freshwater Crayfish: A Global Overview (2015)—covers many of the same topics as this volume.--L. T. Spencer, Plymouth State University, Appeared in February 2017 issue of CHOICETable of ContentsTaxonomy and Identification. Population Genetics of Crayfish: Endangered and Invasive Species. Crayfish Growth and Reproduction. Behavior of Freshwater Crayfish. Chemical Ecology of Crayfish. Parasites, Commensals, Pathogens and Diseases of Crayfish. Environmental Drivers for Population Success: Population Biology, Population and Community Dynamics. Sampling Techniques for Crayfish. Laboratory Methods for Crayfish Studies. The Management of Invasive Crayfish.

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Book SynopsisMolecular Machines.- The Processes of Living.- Molecules in Cells: Escherichia coli.- A Human Cell: The Advantages of Compartments.- The Human Body: The Advantages of Specialization.- Life and Death.- Viruses.- You and Your Molecules.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews of the second edition: "The Machinery of Life is a journey into the sub-microscopic world of molecular machines. Readers are introduced to the types of molecules within the cell, including proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and polysaccharides. … The Machinery of Life is a pictorial overview of the molecules that orchestrate the processes of life. … The book provides a fascinating introduction to biochemistry and molecular biology for the non-specialists … . It is written in clear, jargon-free text that is accessible to the lay reader." (Medical News Today, May, 2009) "This book is amazing. … this second edition is a major update. And what it conveys is the sheer unbelievable intricacy – and realness – of every cell in your body. David Goodsell … accomplishes this via amazing full-color illustrations, paintings based on computer animations created from microscope images. … It’s slim, readable and engaging, a nonfiction book that calls to you from the nightstand table. If you are even a little curious about how cells work, get your hands on The Machinery of Life." (Lisa Parsons, The Hippo, July, 2009) "The Machinery of Life, which is a new edition of Goodsell’s 1993 book of the same name. … the author’s full-color illustrations are astonishing, forcing the reader to dwell for minutes on every picture. They are based on data from scientific papers, electron microscopy and information about molecular structures that were obtained by X-ray crystallography. … He does a good job. … Goodsell’s technique is remarkable. He uses a combination of hand-drawing and computer graphics illustration." (Weanée Kimblewood, Lab Times, Issue 5, September, 2009) "Anyone who finds biology, especially modern biology at the molecular level, quite baffling and bristling with incomprehensible jargon – this could be the book for you! … David Goodsell is clearly a master of communication, conveying complex biological processes with great clarity. … An excellent gift, then, for anyone interested in learning about biology in an enjoyable way. A book bursting with colour and genuinely difficult to put down … ." (Michael Smith, Chemistry World, December, 2009) “In science, true understanding comes with the ability to visualize the system. For students of cell and molecular biology, this visualization often comes in the form of diagrams simplified in the name of clarity. … Using coordinates taken from the RCSB Protein Data Bank, Goodsell’s wonderfully drawn illustrations are true to the scale and shape of the real molecules. … This work will be enjoyed by all who are interested in the molecular processes … from new students to experienced scientists. Summing Up: Highly recommended.” (D. Carroll, Choice, Vol. 47 (4), December, 2009) “This well-written, beautifully illustrated volume serves as an introduction to the molecules that compose cells and viruses. The book is written at a very accessible level and is appropriate for nonspecialists and students beginning their study in biology. … experienced biologists will appreciate the lucid treatment of complex concepts, particularly the idea of molecular crowding in cells. … In summary, the easy-to-read narrative and beautiful illustrations of The Machinery of Life make this volume worthwhile to recommend to both nonspecialists as well as practicing biologists.” (A. James Link, The Quarterly Review of Biology, Vol. 85 (1), March, 2010)Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Part I: Molecules and Life: Molecular Machines.- The Processes of Living.- Part II: Molecules into Cells: Escherichia coli: One of the Simplest Cells.- Baker’s Yeast: The Advantages of Compartmentation.- Human Beings: The Advantages of Specialization.- Plants: Gathering Energy from the Sun.- Part III: Cells in Health and Disease: Life and Death.- Vitamins.- Viruses: Biological Hijackers.- Poisons and Drugs.

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Book SynopsisMathematics for Biological Scientists is a new undergraduate textbook which covers the mathematics necessary for biology students to understand, interpret and discuss biological questions.The book's twelve chapters are organized into four themes. The first theme covers the basic concepts of mathematics in biology, discussing the mathematics used in biological quantities, processes and structures. The second theme, calculus, extends the language of mathematics to describe change. The third theme is probability and statistics, where the uncertainty and variation encountered in real biological data is described. The fourth theme is explored briefly in the final chapter of the book, which is to show how the 'tools' developed in the first few chapters are used within biology to develop models of biological processes.Mathematics for Biological Scientists fully integrates mathematics and biology with the use of colour illustrations and photographs to provide an engaging and informative approach to the subject of mathematics and statistics within biological science.Trade Review"This book should help remind students that there can be concrete applications for mathematics." - The Quarterly Review of Biology, Volume 85, December 2010 "...pitched at a good level ... enough detail to interest the more able/interested student, while the basic mathematics was introduced in an intuitive and engaging manner that would enable understanding for students with less mathematical background. The use of the text boxes and highlight boxes was extremely useful, presenting critical information in a manner that was easy to follow. Moreover, these gave the book the 'feel' of a biological textbook, rather than a more traditional mathematical textbook." - Kevin Painter, Heriot-Watt UniversityThis book should help remind students that there can be concrete applications for mathematics.—The Quarterly Review of Biology, Volume 85, December 2010...pitched at a good level ... enough detail to interest the more able/interested student, while the basic mathematics was introduced in an intuitive and engaging manner that would enable understanding for students with less mathematical background. The use of the text boxes and highlight boxes was extremely useful, presenting critical information in a manner that was easy to follow. Moreover, these gave the book the 'feel' of a biological textbook, rather than a more traditional mathematical textbook.—Kevin Painter, Heriot-Watt UniversityTable of Contents1. Quantities and Units 2. Numbers and Equations 3. Tables, Graphs and Functions 4. Shapes, Waves and Trigonometry 5. Differentiation 6. Integration 7. Calculus: Expanding the Toolkit 8. The Calculus of Growth and Decay Processes 9. Descriptive Statistics and Data Display 10. Probability 11. Statistical Inference 12. Biological Modeling Presenting Your WorkEnd of Chapter QuestionsAnswers to End of Chapter Questions

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Book SynopsisPhysical Biology of the Cell is a textbook for a first course in physical biology or biophysics for undergraduate or graduate students. It maps the huge and complex landscape of cell and molecular biology from the distinct perspective of physical biology. As a key organizing principle, the proximity of topics is based on the physical concepts that unite a given set of biological phenomena. Herein lies the central premise: that the appropriate application of a few fundamental physical models can serve as the foundation of whole bodies of quantitative biological intuition, useful across a wide range of biological problems. The Second Edition features full-color illustrations throughout, two new chapters, a significantly expanded set of end-of-chapter problems, and is available in a variety of e-book formats.Trade Review“The book is well illustrated, problems and references complete each chapter, figures and other data can be downloaded from the Garland Science Web site. Its public is assumed to be students taking a first course in physical biology or biophysics, and scientists interested in physical modelling in biology. Physical Biology of the Cell has much to offer to both categories…”- Crystallography Reviews“This textbook is an excellent resource, both for a research scientist and for a teacher. The authors do a superb job of selecting the material for each chapter and explaining the material with equations and narrative in an easily digestible manner.”—Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine (YJBM)Praise for the First Edition of Physical Biology of the Cell“Physical Biology of the Cell…aims to be both an introduction to molecular and cellular biology for physicists and an introduction to physics for biologists. Though that sounds like a daunting task, the book fully and impressively delivers. Physical Biology of the Cell might well become a similar classic [as Molecular Biology of the Cell] for anyone who heeds its mantra “quantitative data demand quantitative models.” It will give both physicists and biologists a useful introduction into the other camp’s methods and ways of thinking.”—Ralf Bundschuh, Physics Today, 2009“[The] authors of Physical Biology of the Cell have produced one of the first multi-purpose textbooks that is readily accessible to both physicists and biologists….When read from cover to cover, the book is both very instructive and highly entertaining, with the authors using humor to deliver strong take-home messages in each chapter....Physical Biology of the Cell provides instructors with excellent material to create a graduate level course in biology or physics.”—Patricia Bassereau and Pierre Nasoy, Nature Cell Biology, 2009“Physical Biology of the Cell is beautifully crafted: self-contained and modular, it provides tutorials on fundamentals and has material to hold the interest of a more sophisticated reader. It is fast-paced, proceeding within each chapter from freshman basics to graduate level sophistication. To truly master the physics presented in thebook, one should do the problems provided with each chapter. These problems are well thought out and are a major teaching resource.”—Boris Shraiman, Cell, 2009“…a monumental undertaking by three outstanding experts in the field…the book is a rich collection of special topics in biophysics…”—Gabor Forgacs, Quarterly Review of Biology, 2009“I would thoroughly recommend [Physical Biology of the Cell] to anyone interested in investigating or applying biophysical research methods to their work. It is likely to be a fantastic teaching tool and is a welcome addition in this age of increasinglyinterdisciplinary science.”—David Stephens, The British Society for Cell Biology Newsletter, 2009“The book is well illustrated, problems and references complete each chapter, figures and other data can be downloaded from the Garland Science Web site. Its public is assumed to be students taking a first course in physical biology or biophysics, and scientists interested in physical modelling in biology. Physical Biology of the Cell has much to offer to both categories…”- Crystallography Reviews“This textbook is an excellent resource, both for a research scientist and for a teacher. The authors do a superb job of selecting the material for each chapter and explaining the material with equations and narrative in an easily digestible manner.”—Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine (YJBM)Praise for the First Edition of Physical Biology of the Cell: “Physical Biology of the Cell…aims to be both an introduction to molecular and cellular biology for physicists and an introduction to physics for biologists. Though that sounds like a daunting task, the book fully and impressively delivers. Physical Biology of the Cell might well become a similar classic [as Molecular Biology of the Cell] for anyone who heeds its mantra “quantitative data demand quantitative models.” It will give both physicists and biologists a useful introduction into the other camp’s methods and ways of thinking.”—Ralf Bundschuh, Physics Today, 2009“[The] authors of Physical Biology of the Cell have produced one of the first multi-purpose textbooks that is readily accessible to both physicists and biologists….When read from cover to cover, the book is both very instructive and highly entertaining, with the authors using humor to deliver strong take-home messages in each chapter....Physical Biology of the Cell provides instructors with excellent material to create a graduate level course in biology or physics.”—Patricia Bassereau and Pierre Nasoy, Nature Cell Biology, 2009“Physical Biology of the Cell is beautifully crafted: self-contained and modular, it provides tutorials on fundamentals and has material to hold the interest of a more sophisticated reader. It is fast-paced, proceeding within each chapter from freshman basics to graduate level sophistication. To truly master the physics presented in thebook, one should do the problems provided with each chapter. These problems are well thought out and are a major teaching resource.”—Boris Shraiman, Cell, 2009“…a monumental undertaking by three outstanding experts in the field…the book is a rich collection of special topics in biophysics…”—Gabor Forgacs, Quarterly Review of Biology, 2009“I would thoroughly recommend [Physical Biology of the Cell] to anyone interested in investigating or applying biophysical research methods to their work. It is likely to be a fantastic teaching tool and is a welcome addition in this age of increasinglyinterdisciplinary science.”—David Stephens, The British Society for Cell Biology Newsletter, 2009Table of ContentsPart I: The Facts of Life1. Why: Biology by the Numbers 2. What and Where 3. When: Stopwatches at Many Scales 4. Who: "Bless the Little Beasties"Part II: Life at Rest5. Mechanical and Chemical Equilibrium 6. Entropy Rules! 7. Two-State Systems 8. Random Walks and the Structure of Macromolecules 9. Electrostatics for Salty Solutions 10. Beam Theory 11. Biological MembranesPart III: Life in Motion12. The Mathematics of Water 13. A Statistical View of Biological Dynamics14. Crowded and Disordered Environments 15. Rate Equations and Dynamics in the Cell 16. Dynamics of Molecular Motors 17. Biological Electricity 18. Light and Life – NEW CHAPTERPart IV: The Meaning of Life19. Organization of Biological Networks20. Biological Patterns: Order in Space and Time – NEW CHAPTER21. Sequences, Specificity, and Evolution 22. Whither Physical Biology?

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Book SynopsisProteins are the workhorses of cells, performing most of the important functions which allow cells to use nutrients and grow, communicate among each other, and importantly, die if aberrant behavior is detected. How were proteins discovered? What is their role in cells? How do dysfunctional proteins give rise to cancers? Landmark Experiments in Protein Science explores the manner in which the inner workings of cells were elucidated, with a special emphasis on the role of proteins. Experiments are discussed in a manner as to understand what questions were being asked that prompted the experiments and what technical challenges were faced in the process; and results are presented and discussed using primary data and graphs.Key Features Describes landmark experiments in cell biology and biochemistry. Discusses the How and Why of historically important experiments. Includes primary, original data and gTable of ContentsChapter 1: Prelude to Biology: A History of Chemistry Chapter 2: The Cell and Heredity Chapter 3: Discovery of Proteins and Enzymes Chapter 4: Protein and DNA Subunits Chapter 5: The Energy of Cells: Glycolysis and the Krebs Cycle Chapter 6: Protein and DNA Structure Chapter 7: Protein Synthesis Part I: Localization of Protein Translation Chapter 8: Protein Synthesis Part II: The Mechanism of Protein Translation Chapter 9: The Energy of Cells: Oxidative Phosphorylation Chapter 10: The Energy of Cells: The Mechanism of ATP Synthesis Chapter 11: Techniques Chapter 12: Cell Signaling Part I: The role of Phosphorylation Chapter 13: Cell Signaling Part II: G-protein-coupled Receptors Chapter 14: The Secretory Pathway Chapter 15: The Mechanism of Cell Death Chapter 16: The Biology of Cancer Index

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Book SynopsisDevelopmental biology is seemingly well understood, with development widely accepted as being a series of programmed changes through which an egg turns into an adult organism, or a seed matures into a plant. However, the picture is much more complex than that: is it all genetically controlled or does environment have an influence? Is the final adult stage the target of development and everything else just a build-up to that point? Are developmental strategies the same in plants as in animals? How do we consider development in single-celled organisms? In this concise, engaging volume, Alessandro Minelli, a leading developmental biologist, addresses these key questions. Using familiar examples and easy-to-follow arguments, he offers fresh alternatives to a number of preconceptions and stereotypes, awakening the reader to the disparity of developmental phenomena across all main branches of the tree of life.Trade Review'Developmental biology has been described as the process by which a fertilized egg is transformed into a multicellular organism. But is it? In this thoughtful and erudite book, Alessandro Minelli forces us to step back and reconsider the subject. Using an astonishing range of examples, from pythons to lichens and from sponges to ciliates, Minelli challenges a series of generalizations and preconceptions. We see how development is not only the process of building adults, why development does not have end-points, how development need not start with a fertilized egg, why we must be careful with the concept of developmental genes, and much more. After reading this book, you might not think about developmental biology in the same way again.' Peter Holland, University of Oxford, UK'This is the finest book on the principles underpinning biological development that I have read in a long time. It is succinct, thoughtful and full of examples, offering wise reflection on the diversity of developmental phenomena across the whole tree of life. Understanding Development is especially notable for its organization into 48 sections comprising 8 chapters. Each section subtitle states a key lesson to be learned through brief historical and theoretical expositions, well-chosen examples, and stories of odd-ball and familiar life forms. Every lesson overturns some conventional wisdom or common knowledge that cannot stand up to the wondrous diversity of life on Earth. Minelli's broad, deep knowledge of the field is expressed with an engaging contrarian spirit that serves his larger goal: to prompt a reassessment of the state of contemporary understanding of development in a way accessible to novice and expert alike.' James Griesemer, University of California, Davis, USA'Developmental biology is a highly dynamic area of the life sciences, and it also lacks a unifying theoretical framework and must rely on general principles derived from a small number of well-studied model organisms. In Understanding Development, Minelli channels an encyclopaedic knowledge of biological diversity to convincingly show the need for a more expansive concept of development that can embrace the variability and complexity of life. Minelli surveys the interplay of generalizations and exceptions that arise in the study of development, tracing out important open conceptual challenges facing researchers today. Engagingly written and always insightful, this book is highly recommended to biologists, philosophers of biology, and historians interested in grappling with a fundamental and active problem area in the contemporary landscape of biological thought.' James DiFrisco, KU Leuven, Belgium'The text assumes a basic acquaintance with evolution, genetics, and embryology and is at once well written, entertaining, and loaded with fascinating examples of organisms that defy expectations … Highly recommended.' J. L. Hunt, Choice MagazineTable of Contents1. Defining development, If possible; 2. Cells and development; 3. Development as the history of the individual; 4. Revisiting the embryo; 5. Developmental sequences: sustainability vs adaptation; 6. Genes and development; 7. Emerging form; 8. The ecology of development; Concluding remarks.

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Book SynopsisJEFFHARDIN received his Ph.D. in Biophysics from the University ofCaliforniaBerkeley. He is the Raymond E. Keller Professor and Chair of theDepartment of Integrative Biology at the University of WisconsinMadison, wherehe has been since 1991. For 18 years he was Faculty Director of the BiologyCore Curriculum, a four-semester honors biology sequence for undergraduates atWisconsin known for its teaching innovations. Jeff 's research focuses on howcells migrate and adhere to one another during early embryonic development.Jeff 's teaching is enhanced by his extensive use of digital microscopy and hisweb-based teaching materials, which are used on many campuses in the UnitedStates and in other countries. Jeff was a founding member of the UW TeachingAcademy, and has received several teaching awards, including a Lily TeachingFellowship, a National Science Foundation Young Investigator Award, and aChancellor's Distinguished Teaching Award. JAMES P.LODOLCE earned his Ph.D. in ImmunologTable of Contents1. A Preview of Cell Biology2. The Chemistry of the Cell3. The Macromolecules of the Cell4. Cells and Organelles5. Bioenergetics: The Flow of Energy in the Cell6. Enzymes: The Catalysts of Life7. Membranes: Their Structure, Function, and Chemistry8. Transport Across Membranes: Overcoming the Permeability Barrier9. Chemotrophic Energy Metabolism: Glycolysis and Fermentation10. Chemotrophic Energy Metabolism: Aerobic Respiration11. Phototrophic Energy Metabolism: Photosynthesis12. The Endomembrane System and Protein Sorting 13. Cytoskeletal Systems14. Cellular Movement: Motility and Contractility15. Beyond the Cell: Cell Adhesions, Cell Junctions, and Extracellular Structures16. The Structural Basis of Cellular Information: DNA, Chromosomes, and theNucleus17. DNA Replication, Repair, and Recombination18. Gene Expression: I. Transcription19. Gene Expression: II. The Genetic Code and Protein Synthesis20. The Regulation of Gene Expression21. Molecular Biology Techniques for Cell Biology22. Signal Transduction Mechanisms: I. Electrical and Synaptic Signaling inNeurons23. Signal Transduction Mechanisms: II. Messengers and Receptors24. The Cell Cycle and Mitosis25. Sexual Reproduction, Meiosis, and Genetic Recombination26. Cancer CellsAppendix: Visualizing Cells and Molecules

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Book SynopsisThe Nobel laureate Otto Warburg was widely regarded as one of the most important biochemists of the twentieth century. A Jewish homosexual living openly with his partner, he was also among the most despised figures in the Third Reich. Yet top Nazi officials—perhaps even Hitler himself—dreaded cancer and protected Warburg in the hope he could cure it. Using new archival sources and interviews with current cancer authorities, Sam Apple depicts a relentless figure, hungry for fame, who pursued his research even as the world around him disintegrated. Remarkably, Warburg’s theory about the metabolic origins of cancer has been revived in our own time, as scientists investigate the dangers of sugar and the link between obesity and cancer. Ravenous is a book for readers of Alan Turing and The Emperor of All Maladies: a tale of scientific discovery, personal peril and the race to end a disastrous disease.Trade Review"While millions of other Europeans with Jewish heritage were being rounded up and sent to their deaths, Otto Warburg enjoyed Nazi protection and a comfortable life in Berlin. Sam Apple, author of a new book, Ravenous, explores his remarkable tale of survival." -- BBC History Revealed"The research that Warburg is best known for today, and the work that forms the backbone of Ravenous, is his discovery that cancer cells behave differently from healthy cells in two very specific ways: They consume massive amounts of glucose — Apple compares them to ravenous shipwrecked sailors — and they eschew aerobic respiration in favor of fermentation... Apple covers everything from Hitler’s obsessive preoccupation with cancer to how the German Empire’s transformation into an industrial powerhouse led to a Romanticism-fueled movement that emphasized both environmental and racial purity. The fact that Apple can make these stories... feel so immediate is a testament to his canny knack for choosing apposite details." -- Seth Mnookin - The New York Times Book Review"Eye-opening... filled with... outrageous and entertaining stories... I walked away from Ravenous thinking of Otto Warburg as a sort of Sigmund Freud of cancer research." -- Sam Kean - The Wall Street Journal"Ravenous tells the story of an extraordinary life, and of the visionary work that sustained it... Apple has a gift for elegant analogies and illuminating similes… [An] exceptionally interesting and well-written book..." -- Thomas Morris - Times Literary Supplement

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Book SynopsisThis updated and revised textbook presents a broad overview on topics concerning cellular electrophysiology – ranging from bioelectric phenomena recognized as far back as ancient Egypt to popular topics on the dangers of electrosmog. Without sacrificing scientific precision, this clear and concise work presents on the one hand the different methods and modern applications, on the other hand the biophysical fundamentals of ion-channel and carrier proteins. Numerous and carefully selected illustrations and diagrams supplement the text. Each chapter is extended by a detailed table of Take-Home Messages. Questions at the end of each chapter allow readers to test their understanding. Each section also includes references to relevant original literature for further reading. The book offers a valuable resource for students of biology, chemistry and physics with a special interest in biophysics.Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisThis textbook discusses the systemic consequences of cancer, covering a range of topics from tumor-promoting systemic effects to the development of cachexia, as summarized in the introductory chapter 1. Part I of this textbook focuses on tumor-promoting systemic effects and begins with a chapter on how tumor-derived extracellular vesicles and particles lay the foundation for future metastases (Chapter 2). Chapter 3 discusses how metastatic cells that have colonized the bone impact the local bone microenvironment, neighboring muscles, and host physiology. Chapter 4 summarizes the available strategies for targeting metastatic cancer and emphasizes the need to incorporate a systemic view of the disease. Following this overview of the systemic effects of cancer progression, Part II of the textbook discusses cancer-induced cachexia, a debilitating systemic effect of advanced cancer. Chapters 5-7 examine the key signaling pathways (interleukin-6/GP130, NF-kB, and muscle proteolysis) that drive the development of cancer cachexia. Chapters 8 and 9 in Part III of this textbook explore how toxicities from anti-cancer therapy are associated with the onset of cachexia in cancer patients, and provide insight into potential approaches to simultaneously target both cancer and cachexia. Chapters 10 and 11 (Part IV) conclude this textbook by outlining promising approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of cachexia as well as strategies to prevent the development of cachexia through exercise. An understanding of the systemic effects of cancer is essential for the design of effective anti-cancer and anti-cachexia treatment strategies. As such, this textbook provides key information for both students and scientists engaged in cancer research and oncology.Table of ContentsChapter 1: A systemic view of metastatic disease: inter-organ crosstalk and therapeutic implicationsPART I - Systemic Regulation in Metastatic DiseaseChapter 2: Systemic Regulation of Metastatic Disease by Extracellular Vesicles and ParticlesChapter 3: Bone Metastasis: Systemic Regulation and Impact on HostChapter 4: Targeting Metastatic Disease: Challenges and New OpportunitiesPART II - Cachexia: a Debilitating Systemic Effect of CancerChapter 5: Signaling Pathways That Promote Muscle Catabolism in CachexiaChapter 6: The Role of Interleukin-6 Cytokines in Cancer CachexiaChapter 7: NF-kB Signaling in the Macroenvironment of Cancer CachexiaPART III - Therapy-induced Muscle WastingChapter 8: Therapy-Induced Toxicities Associated With the Onset of CachexiaChapter 9: Bone-muscle Crosstalk in Advanced Cancer and ChemotherapyPART IV - Preventing and Targeting Cachexia in CancerChapter 10: New Developments in Targeting Cancer CachexiaChapter 11: Exercise: A Critical Component of Cachexia Prevention and Therapy in Cancer

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Book SynopsisBiophysical studies in the 1950ies and 1960ies led to the realization that the water permeability of certain biological membranes must be due to the presence of water transporting proteins. This hypothesis was confirmed in 1991 and 1992 with the pioneering discovery of the first molecular membrane water channel, CHIP28, by Agre and coworkers. This integral membrane protein, which is abundant in the erythrocyte membrane and in many epithelial cells, is now called aquaporin-1 or AQP1. Thus the terms water channel or aquaporin are synonymous. In July 2000 more than 200 researchers came together in Gothenburg, Sweden, for the `3rd International Conference on the Molecular Biology and Physiology of Water and Solute Transport to discuss progress in this emerging research field. 58 different presentations from this conference are the basis for this book. Cumulatively, Table of ContentsStructure Function Analysis of Aquaporins and Glycerol Facilitators. Functional Analysis of the Unusual Signature Motifs of the Yeast MIP Channel, Fpslp; R.M. Bill, et al. GLPF: A Structural Variant of the Aquaporin Tetramer; T. Braun, et al. Different Behaviours of MIP Proteins in N-Lauroylsarcosine; L. Duchesne, et al. Overexpression and Purification of the Glycerol Transport Facilitators, Fpslp and GlpF, in Saccharomyces Cerevisiae and Escherichia Coli; K. Hedfalk, et al. Three-Dimensional Fold of Human AQP1 Water Channel Determined by Electron Cryo-Crystallography of 2-Dimensional Crystals Embedded in Ice; A.K. Mitra, et al. Volume Flux Across Red Cell AQP1 and E. Coli AQPZ Water Channel Proteins Reconstituted into Planar Lipid Bilayers; S.M. Saparov, et al. Biogenesis and Folding of Aquaporin Water Channels in the Endoplasmic Reticulum; I. Turnbull, et al. Function, Physiological Roles and Regulation of Mammalian Aquaporins. The Kidney in the Inner Ear; E. Beitz, et al. Renal Aquaporin Expression in Aging Rat; S. Combet, et al. Expression and Regulation of Aquaporin-1 and Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase in Relationship with Water Permeability Across the Peritoneum; O. Devuyst, et al. Regulation of Renal Aquaporins and Sodium Transporters During Vasopressin-Escape in the Rat; C.A. Ecelbarger, et al. Aquaporin-8 and -9: Tissue Localization; M.-L. Elkjær, et al. Expression of the Epithelial Na+ Channel (ENAC) in Rat Kidney Colocalises with Aquaporin-2 (AWP-2); H. Hager, et al. Oxytocin: One of the Factors for Regulating AQP2 Localization and Urinary AQP2 Excretion; J.S. Han, et al. Fluid Transport by Human Nonpigmented Ciliary Epithelial Monolayer; Z. Han, R.V. Patil. Structural Features of Barrier Membranes; W.G. Hill, etal. Molecular Cloning of a New Aquaporin Superfamily in Mammals; K. Ishibashi, et al. Neurotransmitters Regulate the Amound of AQP5 in the Apical Plasma Membrane Via [Ca2+] In Parotid Acinar Cells; Y. Ishikawa, H. Ishida. Persistent Increase in the Amount of AQP5 in the Apical Plasma Membrane of Rat Parotid Acinar Cells Induced by the Muscarinic Receptor Agonist SNI-2011; Y. Ishikawa, H. Ishida. Cyclic AMP-Mediated Aquaporin-2 Translocation: Identification of Protein Kinase a Anchoring Proteins and the Role of the Small GTPases of the RHO Family; E. Klussmann, et al. Gastrointestinal Phenotype of Aquaporin Knockout Mice; T. Ma, A.S. Verkman. Two Distinct Signals Determine the Basolateral Targeting of AQP4 in the Renal Epithelial Cell Line MDCK; R. Madrid, et al. Water Channel Protein, Aquaporin 3, in Epithelial Cells; T. Matsuzaki, et al. Regulation of Aquaporin-2 Water Channel Trafficking by Phosphorylation: Lessons from Transfected Epithelial Cells; G. Procino, et al. Functional Expression of AQP3 in Human Epidermis and Keratinocyte Cell Cultures; R. Sougrat, et al. Identification of a New Form of AQP4 MRNA that is Developmentally Expressed in Brain; cS.M. Zelenin, et al. Models for Isotonic Transport Across Apical Membranes of Epithelial Cells; T. Zeuthen, et al. Pathophysiology. Missense Mutations in the MIP Gene, Encoding the Major Intrinsic Protein of the Lens (Aquaporin-0), Underlie Cataracts in Humans; P.J. Francis, et al. Urinary Excretion of Aquaporin-2 Water Channel is Dominant in Pathological State of Arginine Vasopressin-Induced Impaired Water Excretion; S.-E. Ishikawa, et al. Dysregulation of Renal Aquaporins and Sodium Transporters in Experimental Chronic and Acute Renal Failure in Rat; T.-H. Kwon, et al. Dysregulation of AQP2 in Bilateral and Unilateral Ureteral

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Multiple Gene Knockdown Strategies for Investigating the Properties of Human Leukemia Stem Cells and Exploring New Therapies Xiaoyan Jiang 2. Assessment of CD133, EpCAM, and CD44 in human and murine cancer cell by real-time qPCR Guillermo Mazzolini 3. Reverse Phase Protein Array in cancer stem cells Michele Signore 4. Isolation of cancer stem cells from squamous cell carcinoma Sanjeev K. Centre (TMC), Advanced Centre for Treatment and Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), 5. Immunoblotting-assisted assessment of JAK2 signaling in leukemic stem cells Niccolò Bartalucci 6. Isolation of cancer stem cells from based on aldehyde dehydrogenase activity Paola Marcato 7. Generation of neuronal/glial mixed cultures from human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) Angela Gritti 8. Immunohistochemistry-based analysis of EMT markers in mammary tumors Diwakar Pattabiraman 9. Immunofluorescence staining of colorectal cancer patient-derived organoids Joseph L. Regan 10. Isolation of murine bone marrow hematopoietic stem and progenitor cell populations via flow cytometry Michael A. Rieger 11. In vitro and in vivo limiting dilution assay of hepatocellular carcinoma cells Bin Wang Sr., Yingying Lai and Xi Zheng 12. Methods to isolate adipose tissue-derived stem cells Barbara Zavan, Paolo Pinton, Leticia Ferroni, Chiara Gardin and Francesco De Francesco 13. In vivo assessment of the tumorigenic and metastatic potential of the cancer stem cell fraction in breast cancer cells Antonella Sistigu

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsFundamentals of utilising Microbes in Advanced Cancer Therapeutics: Current Understanding and Potential Applications Single-Cell Transcriptomics and Data Analyses for Prokaryotes - Past, Present and Future Concepts Valuable biomolecules from Rhodotorula sp. Next generation sequencing for quantifying emerging antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs)

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Book SynopsisHow did life on earth originate? Did replication or metabolism come first in the history of life? In this updated and expanded second edition of Origins of Life, Freeman Dyson examines these questions and discusses the two main theories that try to explain how naturally occurring chemicals could organize themselves into living creatures.Trade Review'This is first class update of the first editon.' Peter Mata, SpaceflightTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Illustrious predecessors; 2. Experiments and theories; 3. A toy model; 4. Open questions; Bibliography; Author index.

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Book SynopsisCellular Signal Processing offers a unifying view of cell signaling based on the concept that protein interactions act as sophisticated data processing networks that govern intracellular and extracellular communication. It is intended for use in signal transduction courses for undergraduate and graduate students working in biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, and pharmacology, as well as medical students. The text is organized by three key topics central to signal transduction: the protein network, its energy supply, and its evolution. It covers all important aspects of cell signaling, ranging from prokaryotic signal transduction to neuronal signaling, and also highlights the clinical aspects of cell signaling in health and disease. This new edition includes expanded coverage of prokaryotes, as well as content on new developments in systems biology, epigenetics, redox signaling, and small, non-coding RNA signaling.Table of Contents1. The "Brain of the Cell": Data Processing by Protein Networks 2. Supplying the Network with Energy: Basic Biochemistry of Signal Transduction 3. Evolution of Cellular Data Processing 4. Basic Equipment: G-Proteins, Second Messengers, and Protein Kinases 5. Signal Transduction by Receptors with Seven Transmembrane Domains 6. Signal Transduction by Serine/Threonine Kinase-Coupled Receptors 7. Signal Transduction by Tyrosine Kinase- and Protein Phosphatase Coupled Receptors 8. Eukaryotic Gene Transcription: The Ultimate Target of Signal Transduction 9. Signals Controlling mRNA Translation 10. Signal Transduction by Small G-Proteins: The Art of Molecular Targeting 11. Mitogen-activated Protein Kinase and Nuclear Factor κB Modules 12. Regulation of Cell Division 13. Signal Transduction by Proteolysis, and Programmed Cell Death 14. Signal Transduction by Ions 15. Sensory Signal Processing 16. Signaling at Synapses: Neurotransmitters and their Receptors 17. Putting Together the Pieces: The Approach of Systems Biology

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A First Course in Systems Biology, Third Edition is an introduction to the growing field of systems biology for advanced undergraduates and graduate students. Its focus is the design and analysis of computational models and their applications to diverse biomedical phenomena, from simple networks and kinetics to complex pathway systems, signal transduction, personalized medicine, and interacting populations. The book begins with the fundamentals of computational modeling, then reviews features of the molecular inventories that bring biological systems to life and ends with case studies that reflect some of the frontiers in systems biology. In this way, the First Course provides the reader with a comprehensive background and with access to methods for executing standard tasks of biomedical systems analysis, exposure to the modern literature, and a foundation for launching into specialized projects that address biomedical questions with theoretical and computati

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