Cellular biology (cytology) Books

Book SynopsisProceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on The Mechanisms of the Biological Effect on Extra High Power Pulses (EHPP), Yerevan, Armenia 3 - 5 March 2005Table of ContentsPreface.Acknowledgements. Chapter I. Mechanisms of EMF interactions with biological systems. Thermal vs. nonthermal Mechanisms of Interactions between Electromagnetic Fields and Biological Systems; M. Markov.- The Mechanisms Paradox; K. Foster.- Cell Aqua Medium as a Primary Target for the Effecy of Electronmagnetic Fields; S.Ayrapetyan.- The Effect of ELF EMF-Pretreated Distillated Water on Barley seed Hydration and Germination Potential; A. Amyan and S. Ayrapetyan.- Intracellular Calcium Signaling Basic Mechanisms and Possible Alterations; P. Kostyuk and E. Lukyanetz.-Suppression of Synaptic Transmission in Hippocampus by extremely-high-power Microwave Pulses Synchronized with Neuronal Excitation; J. Doyle et al.-The in vitro Assessment of Potential Genotoxicity of High Power Microwave Pulses; N. Chemeris at al.- Unconventional Approach to Biological Effects of EMF; B. Sernelius.- The Effect of Iron Ions and weak static or low Frequency(50 HZ) Magnetic Fields on Lymphocytes: free Radical Processes; J. Jajte and M. Zmyslony.-Collagen as a Target for Electromagnetic Fields. Effects of 910-mhz on Rat Brain; M. Tzaphlidou and E. Fotiou.-Animal Studies on the Effects of ELF and Static EMF; N.Seyhan et al.- Chapter II. EMF Therapy. Interactions Between Electromagnetic Fields and Immune System: Possible Mechanism for Pain Control; M.Markov et al.- Electromagnetic Field Therapy: A Role for Water?;C. Hazlewood et al.- Physiological Mechanisms Underlying Millimeter Wave Therapy; M. Ziskin.-Anti-Inflammatory Effects of low-intensity Millimeter Wave Radiation; A.Gapeyev et al.- Study of the Secretion of Melatonin and Stress Hormones in Operators from Broadcasting and TV-Stations Exposed to Radiofrequency (RF) Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) ; M. Israel et al.-The Combining Effect of the ferrocene Compounds with electro magnetic Field ; A. F. Badawi and A.A.Hafiz.-Chapter III. EMF Dosimetry. High-Frequency Device for the Measurement of the Specific Absorbed Rate by the Biotissues of High Intensity; R. Simonyan et al.-Physical Aspects of Pulsed Microwave Absorption in Tissue; P.Šístek.- Exposure Metrics of Magnetic Fields related to Power Lines and electric Applicances T. Saito et al.-Chapter IV. Epidemiology and policy Science, Uncertainty and Policy for Power and Mobile Frequency EMF; L. Kheifets.-Risk Evaluation of Potential Environmental Hazards from low energy electromagnetic Field Exposure using sensitive In Vitro Methods; F. Adlkofer.-Can the Radiation from Cellular Phones have important Effects on the Forces between Biological-Tissue-Components?; B.E.Sernelius.-Exposure to non-ionizing radiation of personnel in Physiotherapy; M.Israel and P. Tschobanoff.- Chapter V. Posters. Changes of the Magnitude of Arteriolar Vasomotion during and after ELF-EMF Exposure in Vivo L.Traikov et al.-The Effects of SMF, EHPP and Hydrogen Peroxide on the Development of Yeasts; N. Baghdasaryan and S.Ayrapetyan.- Inhibition of Melatonin Synthesis in Human Peripheral Blood Lymphocytes by EMF: A Mechanism of Interaction? ; R.Coghill and R. Baghurst.- A Study of Melatonin in Plant Tissues and its Dietary and Health Implications; R. Baghurst and R.Coghill.-Effect of High Dilution Quinones on 02 uptake by peripheral Blood Lymphocytes: A Polarographic Study; C. Conners and R. Coghill.-Internal originators of Functions Fluctuation in Multi-Celled Organisms; R.D. Grygoryan and P.N. Lissov.-List of speakers. List of participants. Official Photograph. Index

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Trade Review“This book is the result … of a fruitful and long collaboration between a mathematician and a cell biologist. Capturing the best of both worlds, the book provides not only the biology and mathematical background for this topic, but also offers numerous examples which render it accessible to (post-graduate) students and researchers … . this book can be treated as an excellent textbook for a wide audience varying from students to lecturers.” (Irina Ioana Mohorianu, zbMATH 1312.92004, 2015)"This book treats the theory of several important types of branching processes and demonstrates their usefulness by many interesting and important applications. … Mathematical theory and biological applications are nicely interwoven. This text will be useful both to mathematicians (including graduate students) interested in relevant applications of stochastic processes in biology, as well as to mathematically oriented biologists working on the above mentioned topics." (R. Bürger, Monatshefte für Mathematik, Vol. 143 (1), 2004)"This is a significant book on applications of branching processes in biology, and it is highly recommended for those readers who are interested in the application and development of stochastic models, particularly those with interests in cellular and molecular biology." (Charles J. Mode, Siam Review, Vol. 45 (2), 2003)"This is a book written jointly by a mathematician and a cell biologist, who have collaborated on research in branching processes for more than a decade. In their own words, their monograph is intended for ‘mathematicians and statisticians who have had an introduction to stochastic processes but have forgotten much of their college biology, and for biologists who wish to collaborate with mathematicians and statisticians.’ They have largely succeeded in achieving their goal. The book can be strongly recommended to all students of branching processes; all libraries should have a copy." —ZENTRALBLATT MATH Table of ContentsMotivating Examples and Other Preliminaries.- Biological Background.- The Galton-Watson Process.- The Age-Dependent Process: Markov Case.- The Bellman-Harris Process.- Multitype Processes.- Branching Processes with Infinitely Many Types.- Genealogies of Branching Processes and their Applications.- References.

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Book SynopsisThe field of movement disorders is relatively broad, encompassing disorders of increased movement, such as tremors, dystonia, and tics, to disorders characterized by a paucity of movement, such as Parkinson's disease. Our understanding of the pathogenic mechanisms and our treatment options are expanding at a rapid pace. This expansion ranges from the medical and surgical advances in treating Parkinson's disease to the flood of genetic abnormalities that have now been found to cause various movement disorders. Although many patients are seen by the movement disorders specialist in neurology clinics around the country, most of these patients receive their followup care from a primary care physician or "general" neurologist who must be versed in the character­ istics and treatment plans of this diverse group of disorders. The major goal of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines for the Practicing Physician is to distill this immense amount of information and to educate the practitioner about the many facets of the movement disorders field. We believe that this book fills a large void, since most texts on movement disorders are more detailed and geared toward the specialist. We have asked the chapter authors to emphasize the clinical characteristics of each disorder, discuss the differential diagnosis and the diagnostic testing, and then outline the various treatment options, as if they were teaching during a preceptorship in their clinic.Trade Review". . .this book demystifies, enlightens, and educates. . .an outstanding accomplishment. . .the style is uniform and the text reader-friendly. . .punctuated with useful tables, [and] the clinical descriptions and practical approach to patient mamagement are what make this an exceptional text. General neurologists, movement disorders fellows, and internists will all find this book and excellent source."-Neurology "There are 35 well-written chapters aimed at the practicing neurologist, 12 of which cover the management of early and late Parkinson's disease. Considerable attention is given to the selection of drug treatment. The remaining chapters cover a variety of other movement disorders including tremor, myoclonus, tics, Wilson's disease, dystonia, and tardive dyskinesia. . ."-Doody's Health Science Book Review Journal ...this book has comprehensive coverage of Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. The book is most useful for family practitioners, neurologists, gerontologists and residents. An appropriate book for institutional libraries as well." - Doody's Health Science Book Review JournalTable of ContentsPart A. Basic Diagnostic Principles. Approach to the Patient With a Movement Disorder: Basic Principles of Neurologic Diagnosis, J. Eric Ahlskog, phd, md. Motor Speech Disorders: Clues to Neurologic Diagnosis, Joseph R. Duffy, phd. Part B. Parkinson's Disease. What Is Parkinson's Disease? Neuropathology, Neurochemistry, and Pathophysiology, Howard Hurtig, md. Clinical Features of Parkinson's Disease, Richard B. Dewey, Jr., md. Epidemiology and Genetics of Parkinson's Disease, Demetrius M. (Jim) Maraganore, md. Parkinson's Disease: Etiologic Considerations, Peter A. LeWitt, md. Medication Strategies for Slowing the Progression of Parkinson's Disease, J. Eric Ahlskog, phd, md. Initial Symptomatic Treatment of Parkinson's Disease, J. Eric Ahlskog, phd, md. Advancing Parkinson's Disease and Treatment of Motor Complications, Ryan J. Uitti, md. Sleep and Parkinson's Disease, Cynthia L. Comella, md, absm. Autonomic Complications of Parkinson's Disease, Bradley C. Hiner, md. Treatment of Cognitive Disorders and Depression Associated With Parkinson's Disease, Erwin B. Montgomery, Jr., md. Surgical Treatment of Parkinson's Disease, Kathleen M. Shannon, md. Adjunctive Therapies in Parkinson's Disease: Diet, Physical Therapy, and Networking, Padraig E. O'Suilleabhain, mb, and Susan M. Murphy, md. Part C. Parkinsonism but Not Parkinson's Disease (Other Akinetic-Rigid Syndromes). Introduction. Secondary Causes of Parkinsonism, Eric S. Molho, md, and Stewart A. Factor, do. Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Mark Stacy, md. Multiple System Atrophy, James H. Bower, md. Familial Adult-Onset Spinocerebellar Degenerations, James H. Bower, md. Corticobasal Degeneration, Bradley F. Boeve, md. Parkinsonism in Primary Degenerative Dementia, Richard J. Caselli, md. Part D. Movement Disorders Characterized by Excessive Movement (Hyperkinetic). Introduction. Tremor Disorders: Overview, Joseph Y. Matsumoto, md. Essential Tremor: Diagnosis and Treatment, Jean Pintar Hubble, md. Dystonia, Daniel Tarsy, md. Hemifacial Spasm, Mark F. Lew, md. Huntington's Disease and Other Choreas, John N. Caviness, md. Tardive Dyskinesias, Kapil D. Sethi, md, frcp. Myoclonus, John N. Caviness, md. Spasms and Stiff-man Syndrome, C. Michel Harper, Jr., md. Gilles de la Tourette's Syndrome and Tic Disorders, Kathleen A. Kujawa, md, phd, and Christopher G. Goetz, md. Restless Legs Syndrome, Virgilio Gerald H. Evidente, md, and Charles H. Adler, md, phd. Botulinum Toxin Treatment of Movement Disorders, Charles H. Adler, md, phd. Part E. Other Movement Disorders. Wilson's Disease, Katrina A. Gwinn-Hardy, md. Gait Disorders: Recognition of Classic Types, Frank A. Rubino, md. Post-traumatic Movement Disorders, Sotirios A. Parashos, md, phd. Psychogenic Movement Disorders: Theoretical and Clinical Considerations, David S. Glosser, ScD, and Matthew B. Stern, md. Appendix. Index.

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Book SynopsisDefined as, “The science about the development of an embryo from the fertilization of the ovum to the fetus stage,” embryology has been a mainstay at universities throughout the world for many years. Throughout the last century, embryology became overshadowed by experimental-based genetics and cell biology, transforming the field into developmental biology, which replaced embryology in Biology departments in many universities. Major contributions in this young century in the fields of molecular biology, biochemistry and genomics were integrated with both embryology and developmental biology to provide an understanding of the molecular portrait of a “development cell.” That new integrated approach is known as stem-cell biology; it is an understanding of the embryology and development together at the molecular level using engineering, imaging and cell culture principles, and it is at the heart of this seminal book. Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine: From Molecular Embryology to Tissue Engineering is completely devoted to the basic developmental, cellular and molecular biological aspects of stem cells as well as their clinical applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. It focuses on the basic biology of embryonic and cancer cells plus their key involvement in self-renewal, muscle repair, epigenetic processes, and therapeutic applications. In addition, it covers other key relevant topics such as nuclear reprogramming induced pluripotency and stem cell culture techniques using novel biomaterials. A thorough introduction to stem-cell biology, this reference is aimed at graduate students, post-docs, and professors as well as executives and scientists in biotech and pharmaceutical companies.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews:“The Introduction by the two editors is clearly telling the aim of such a bible, to cover from the basic aspects of molecular embriology dealing with the stemness cellular capacity … till the new challenging opportunities of tissue engineering. I think the price of the book (€ 170) is worthy enough for what the reader will get. … a book with all the figures in colour, this is a great help while looking at cytology, histology or entangled graphs!” (Carlo Alberto Redi, European Journal of Histochemistry, Vol. 55, 2011)Table of ContentsSection 1: Stem Cell Biology.- Introduction to Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine.- Embryonic Stem Cells: Discovery, Development, and Current Trends.- Bmi1 in self-renewal and homeostasis of pancreas.- Cancer Stem Cells in Solid Tumors.- Adipose-derived stem cells and skeletal muscle repair.- Regeneration of sensory cells of adult mammalian inner ear.- Stem Cells and Their Use in Skeletal Tissue Repair.- Section 2: Epigenetic and microRNA Regulation in Stem Cells.- Epigenetic identity in cancer stem cells.- Function of MicroRNA-145 in Human Embryonic Stem Cell Pluripotency.- Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Liver Regeneration.- Section 3: Stem Cells for Therapeutic Applications.- The Role of Time-Lapse Microscopy in Stem Cell Research and Therapy.- Therapeutic applications of mesenchymal stem/multipotent stromal cells.- Gastrointestinal stem cells.- Lung epithelial stem cells.- Placental Derived Stem Cells, Potential Clinical Applications.- Bone Marrow Cell Therapy for Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Clinical Trial Review.- Stem cell Transplantation to the Heart.- Adult Neural Progenitor Cells and Cell Replacement Therapy for Huntington’s Disease.- Migration of Transplanted Neural Stem Cells in Experimental Models of Neurodegenerative Diseases.- Prospects for neural stem cell therapy of Alzheimer’s disease.- Section 4: Nuclear Reprogramming and induced Pluripotent Stem Cells.- Nuclear transfer ES cells as a new tool for basic biology.- Pluripotent stem cells in reproductive medicine: Formation of the human germ line in vitro.- Prospects for Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Therapy for Diabetes.- Keratinocyte induced pluripotent stem cells: from hair to where?.- Generation and Characterization of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells from Pig.- Induced pluripotent stem cells, on the road toward clinical applications.- Direct reprogramming of human neural stem cells by the single transcription factor Oct 4.- Section 5: Tissue Engineering.- Stem cells and biomaterials: the tissue engineering approach.- Micro-technology for stem cell culture.- Using Lab-on-A-Chip Technologies for Stem cell Biology.- The Development of Small Molecules and Growth Supplements to Control the Differentiation of Stem Cells and the Formation of Neural Tissues.- Long-term propagation of neural stem cells: Focus on 3D culture systems and mitogenic factors.- Section 6: Regenerative Medicine.- Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine in Urology.- Muscle derived stem cells: a model for stem cell therapy in regenerative medicine.- Regenerative strategies for cardiac disease.- Collecting, Processing, Banking and Use of Cord Blood Stem Cells for Regenerative Medicine.

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Book SynopsisNeurons in the nervous system organize into complex networks and their functions are precisely controlled. The most important means for neurons to communicate with each other is transmission through chemical synapses, where the release of neurotransmitters by the presynaptic nerve terminal of one neuron influences the function of a second neuron. Since the discovery of chemical neurotransmission by Otto Loewi in the 1920s, great progress has been made in our understanding of mol- ular mechanisms of neurotransmitter release. The last decade has seen an explosion of knowledge in this field. The aim of Molecular Mechanisms of Neurotransmitter Release is to provide up-to-date, in-depth coverage of essentially all major mole- lar mechanisms of neurotransmitter release. The contributors have made great efforts to write concisely but with sufficient background information, and to use figures/diagrams to present clearly key concepts or experiments. It is hoped that this book may serve as a learning tool for neuroscience students, a solid reference for neuroscientists, and a source of knowledge for people who have a general interest in neuroscience. I was fortunate to be able to gather contributions from a group of outstanding scientists. I thank them for their efforts. In particular, I want to thank Dr. Erik Jorgensen who offered valuable suggestions about the book in addition to contrib- ing an excellent chapter. I thank US National Science Foundation and National Institute of Health for their supports.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: “Molecular Mechanisms of Neurotransmitter Release edited by Zhao Wen Wang provides the reader with a comprehensive overview of the complex interactions occurring in pre synaptic neurons involved with chemical communication. … High quality illustrations a large number of which are in full color, support the information in the text … . This book is recommended for the researcher and student of neuroscience … . Neurology residents undergoing specialty training in neuromuscular disease will find this book to be an invaluable resource.” (Joseph Vito Russo, Medical Science Books, April, 2010)Table of Contents1. The Architecture of the Presynaptic Release Site R. Grace Zhai 2. Multiple modes of fusion and retrieval at the calyx of Held synapse Liming He, Benjamin McNeil, and Ling-Gang Wu 3. Roles of SNARE proteins in synaptic vesicle fusion Mark T. Palfreyman and Erik M. Jorgensen 4. Roles and sources of calcium in synaptic exocytosis Zhao-Wen Wang, Bojun Chen, Qian Ge 5. Regulation of presynaptic calcium channels Allen W. Chan and Elise F. Stanley 6. Synaptotagmin: transducing Ca2+-binding to vesicle fusion Carin Loewen and Noreen Reist 7. Functional interactions between the SNARE regulators UNC-13, tomosyn and UNC-18 Robby M. Weimer and Janet E. Richmond 8. Roles of the ELKS/CAST family and SAD kinase in Neurotransmitter Release Toshihisa Ohtsuka and Yoshimi Takai 9. The role of potassium channels in the regulation of neurotransmitter release. Laurence O. Trussell and Michael T. Roberts 10. Modulation of neurotransmitter release and presynaptic plasticity by protein phosphorylation Zu-Hang Sheng 11. Synaptic Vesicle Endocytosis Liesbet Smitz and Patrik Verstreken 12. Lipids and secretory vesicle exocytosis Shona L. Osborne and Frederic A. Meunier 13. Neurotransmitter reuptake and synaptic vesicle refilling Richard J. Reimer*, Kimberly A. Zaia, and Hiroaki Tani 14. Regulation of neurotransmitter release by presynaptic receptors Matthew Frerking, and Joyce Wondolowski 15. Trans-synaptic regulation of presynaptic release machinery in central synapses by cell adhesion molecules Kensuke Futai and Yasunori Hayashi 16. Differential regulation of small clear vesicles and large dense-core vesicles Tao Xu and Pingyong Xu

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Book SynopsisThis open access textbook leads the reader from basic concepts of chromatin structure and function and RNA mechanisms to the understanding of epigenetics, imprinting, regeneration and reprogramming. The textbook treats epigenetic phenomena in animals, as well as plants. Written by four internationally known experts and senior lecturers in this field, it provides a valuable tool for Master- and PhD- students who need to comprehend the principles of epigenetics, or wish to gain a deeper knowledge in this field. After reading this book, the student will: Have an understanding of the basic toolbox of epigenetic regulation Know how genetic and epigenetic information layers are interconnected Be able to explain complex epigenetic phenomena by understanding the structures and principles of the underlying molecular mechanisms Understand how misregulated epigenetic mechanisms can lead to disease Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisThis last volume of the SpringerBriefs in Space Life Sciences series is setup in 5 main parts. The 1st part shortly summarizes the history of life science research in space from the late 40s until today with focus on Europe and Germany, followed by a part on describing flight opportunities including the Space Shuttle/Spacelab system and the International Space Station ISS; in the 3rd part it focuses on extraordinary success stories of this constantly challenging research program and highlights some important key findings in space life science research. The book introduces in the 4th part innovative developments in non-invasive biomedical diagnostics and training methods for astronauts that emerge from this program and are of benefit for people on Earth especially in the aging society. Last but not least in its 5th part it closes with an outlook on the future of space life sciences in the upcoming era of space exploration. The book is intended for students and research scientists in the life sciences and biomedicine as well as for interested lay persons, who wish to get an overview of space life science research: its´ early days, current status and future directions.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction: Space Life Sciences – Basic Research and Applications under Extraordinary Conditions.- Chapter 2. A Long Way for Europe and Germany: From Apollo 16 to the International Space Station ISS.- Chapter 3. Success Stories: Incremental Progress and Scientific Breakthroughs in Life Science Research.- Chapter 4. Success Stories: Innovative Developments for Biomedical Diagnostics and Preventative Health Care.- Chapter 5. Space Life Sciences in the Exploration Era: An Outlook on Future Challenges and Opportunities.-

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