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Springer Tilapias Biology and Exploitation Fish Fisheries 25 Fish Fisheries Series
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Springer Safety in Cell and Tissue Culture
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Springer The Unstable Shoulder
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Muscle Metabolism 4 Frontiers in Animal Diabetes
Book SynopsisDiabetes research on models comprising intact animal tissues, cell cultures and isolated pancreatic islets is essential for understanding the pathogenesis of the disease as well as the mechanisms responsible for the chronic complications associated with it. Enormous advances in the understanding of the development of diabetes and its prevention have recently been derived from work with such animal models. This book presents the state-of-the-art knowledge in the field of diabetes research directed at understanding the mechanisms governing the development of skeletal muscle insulin resistance. Muscle Metabolism will be of significant interest for those researching diabetes at an experimental level in both academia and the pharmaceutical industry. In addition, it will also be of interest to researchers in the fields of obesity, metabolism, endocrinology and molecular biology.Table of ContentsInsulin Signaling. Overview: Tyrosine Kinase Signaling in Insulin Action. Defects in Early Insulin Signaling in Skeletal Muscle. Defects in Intermediate Insulin Signaling in Skeletal Muscle: (PI) 3-kinase and Glucose Transport. Glucose Transport. Glucose Transport in Muscle. The GLUT4 Compartments of Skeletal Muscle. Substrate Utilization. Adverse Metabolic Consequences of Hyperglycemia ("Glucose Toxicity"): Implications for the Pathogenesis of Diabetes Mellitus. Cellular Mediators of Glucose-Induced Autoregulation of Hexose Transport. Physiological Adaptations in Glucose Utilization of Skeletal Muscle. Fatty Acids and Muscle Insulin Resistance. Role of AMP Kinase and Malonyl CoA in Exercise-stimulated Skeletal Muscle Metabolism and Insulin Action. Transgenic and Genetic Models. The Use of Mouse Transgenic and Homologous Recombination Technologies to Analyze the Physiologic Basis of Glucose Homeostasis. Transgenic Approaches to Insulin Signaling. Transgenic Models to Study Glucose Transport and Metabolism in Skeletal Muscle. Diabetic Animals. Insulin Resistance in Skeletal Muscle: a Role for Impaired Insulin Activation of Glycogen Synthase. Muscle GLUT4 Traffic and Insulin Resistant States. Glucose Transport in Heart: Special Emphasis on Insulin Resistance and NIDM. Cellular Redox State and Insulin Sensitivity: Potential Role of Lipoic Acid. Exercise and Aging. Exercise Training and Muscle Insulin Resistance: Cellular Adaptations. Effects of Physical Exercise on the Decreased Insulin Action Caused by Aging. Effects of Aging on Glucose Homeostasis: Cellular Approaches. Application to Humans. Insulin Resistance: Whole Body Mechanisms in Humans. Cellular Mechanisms.
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Springer Biotechnology Science Education and Commercialization An International Symposium
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Grand Central Publishing Hope for Animals and Their World
Book SynopsisFrom world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall, as seen in the new National Geographic documentary Jane, comes an inspiring message about the future of the animal kingdom. With the insatiable curiosity and conversational prose that have made her a bestselling author, Goodall - along with Cincinnati Zoo Director Thane Maynard - shares fascinating survival stories about the American Crocodile, the California Condor, the Black-Footed Ferret, and more; all formerly endangered species and species once on the verge of extinction whose populations are now being regenerated.Interweaving her own first-hand experiences in the field with the compelling research of premier scientists, Goodall illuminates the heroic efforts of dedicated environmentalists and the truly critical need to protect the habitats of these beloved species. At once a celebration of the animal kingdom and a passionate call to arms, Hope For Animals Their World presents an uplifting, hopeful message for the future of animal-human coexistence.Praise for Hope For Animals Their WorldGoodall''s intimate writing style and sense of wonder pull the reader into each account...The mix of personal and scientific makes for a compelling read.-BooklistThese accounts of conservation success are inspirational.-Publishers Weekly
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Penguin Young Readers Group How to Hide an Octopus and Other Sea Creatures
Book SynopsisGo on a fascinating nature hunt to find the camouflaged octopus, crabs, brilliantly-painted tropical fish, and other wonderful sea creatures hidden in the pages of this book.
£6.96
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Wildlife DNA Analysis
Book SynopsisThis book is the first to approach the fast developing field of wildlife forensics with a focus on the application of DNA profiling and analysis. Case studies throughout link theory and practice and highlight the use of DNA testing in species testing.Table of ContentsForeword ix Preface xi About the Authors xiii Acknowledgements xv 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Importance of wildlife forensic science investigations 1 1.2 Role of forensic science in wildlife crimes 3 1.3 Legislation covering wildlife crime 4 1.4 Role of non-human DNA in forensic science 8 1.5 Development of wildlife DNA testing 9 1.5.1 History and current state of wildlife DNA forensic science 10 1.5.2 Wildlife forensic science testing 11 1.5.3 Performing DNA typing in wildlife investigations 13 1.6 Accreditation and certification 14 1.7 Standardisation and validation 20 1.8 Collection of evidential material, continuity of evidence and transportation to the laboratory 24 1.9 Note taking and maintenance of a casefile 29 1.10 Case assessment and initial testing 30 1.11 Scope of book 32 Useful websites 32 References 33 2 DNA, Genomes and Genetic Variation 37 2.1 Introduction 37 2.2 The DNA molecule 37 2.3 Chromosomes and nuclear DNA 39 2.4 Genomes 41 2.4.1 Nuclear DNA 41 2.4.2 Mitochondrial and chloroplast DNA 44 2.5 DNA mutation and genetic variation 47 2.5.1 Genetic variation of repetitive DNA 48 2.5.2 Single base changes leading to genetic variation 48 2.5.3 Genetic loci used in species testing 50 2.6 DNA polymorphisms leading to speciation 53 2.6.1 Genetic isolation 54 2.6.2 Other processes leading to speciation 56 2.7 What is a species? 56 2.7.1 Subspecies 60 2.7.2 Genus to Kingdom 61 2.8 Summary 63 References 64 3 Methods in Wildlife Forensic DNA Analysis 69 3.1 Introduction 69 3.2 Protein polymorphisms 69 3.3 DNA isolation, purification and concentration 70 3.3.1 Generic aspects of DNA isolation 70 3.3.2 Lysis step 71 3.3.3 DNA purification: silica-based extraction 72 3.3.4 DNA purification: Chelex R 100 resin 73 3.3.5 DNA purification: organic extraction 74 3.3.6 Microconcentration 76 3.4 DNA quantification 76 3.5 Restriction fragment length polymorphisms (RFLP) 78 3.6 Methods based on the polymerase chain reaction 81 3.6.1 Factors affecting PCR efficiency and optimisation of PCR 84 3.6.2 PCR-based methods of DNA quantification 88 3.6.3 Random amplification of polymorphic DNA 91 3.6.4 Amplification of fragment length polymorphisms (AFLP) 93 3.7 PCR set-up 95 3.8 PCR clean-up 98 3.9 DNA sequencing 99 3.10 SNP typing 100 3.11 New generation of DNA sequence methods 102 Suggested reading 104 4 Species Testing 105 4.1 Introduction 105 4.2 Species 106 4.2.1 Genetic variation and correspondence with taxonomy 106 4.3 Attributes of a species testing locus 106 4.4 Application of a locus to a species 110 4.5 Tests available and how they are performed 110 4.5.1 Sequencing 111 4.5.2 Species-specific primers 124 4.6 Developing a species test 127 4.6.1 Use of data on GenBank and sequence alignment 128 4.6.2 Designing primers 135 4.6.3 Validation 156 4.7 Interpretation and reporting of results 159 4.7.1 Interpretation and reporting sequencing results 160 4.7.2 Interpretation and reporting species-specific testing results 169 4.8 Other limitations: hybrids and wild/captive bred 171 4.9 Future methodologies 173 References 173 5 Genetic Linkage 177 5.1 Introduction 177 5.2 Whole genome testing 177 5.3 Types of individualisation testing 178 5.3.1 Short Tandem Repeats 179 5.4 Identifying STR loci 182 5.4.1 DNA libraries 183 5.4.2 Locating novel microsatellite motifs using Next Generation Sequencing 184 5.5 Allele databases 190 5.5.1 Number of theoretical genotypes 192 5.5.2 Allelic ladders 192 5.6 Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium 193 5.7 Kinship factors and accounting for shared alleles 199 5.7.1 Rare or absent alleles on the database 202 5.8 Assessing the suitability of STR loci 203 5.8.1 The Genetic Data Analysis software (GDA) 205 5.8.2 The Excel Microsatellite Toolkit 214 5.8.3 Arlequin 220 5.8.4 API-Calc 228 5.8.5 Genepop 230 5.8.6 FSTAT 235 5.8.7 Structure 236 5.8.8 Summary 242 5.9 Genetic assignment: paternity testing 244 5.9.1 Genetic assignment: paternity testing if one parent is not available 249 5.9.2 Genetic assignment in paternity testing, incorporating kinship factor 251 5.10 Concluding comments 253 References 254 6 Interpretation, Evaluation and Reporting of Results 259 6.1 Introduction 259 6.2 Case assessment 260 6.3 Hierarchies of propositions 261 6.4 DNA evidence evaluation 262 6.4.1 The frequentist approach 263 6.4.2 Likelihood ratios 264 6.4.3 The Bayesian approach 266 6.4.4 Comparison of the three approaches 267 6.5 Evaluation of DNA evidence in wildlife cases 269 6.5.1 Case scenario 1 269 6.5.2 Case scenario 2 271 6.5.3 Case scenario 3 272 6.6 Role of the expert witness 273 6.7 Report writing 275 6.8 Summary and comments 277 Statement of witness 278 References 299 Measurements 303 Glossary 305 Appendix A Simulated Sample Populations 311 Appendix B Useful websites 323 Index 325
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Cengage Learning, Inc Animals Make Us Human
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iUniverse The Book of Pandas Kangaroos and Snow Monkeys
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iUniverse A First Look at Animals With Backbones and A First Look at Animals Without Backbones
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CSIRO Publishing Australias War Against Rabbits
Book SynopsisProvides up-to-date information on the use of biological control agents to manage wild rabbit populations.
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CSIRO Publishing Australian Beetles Volume 1
Book SynopsisVolume 1 in a three-volume series that represents a comprehensive treatment of the beetles of Australia.
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CSIRO Publishing Carnivores of Australia
Book SynopsisCarnivores of Australia: Past, Present and Future explores Australia’s unique predator communities from pre-historic, historic and current perspectives. It covers mammalian, reptilian and avian carnivores, both native and introduced to Australia. It also examines the debate surrounding how best to manage predators to protect livestock and native biodiversity.Trade Review[...] an important resource for those interested in Australian ecology and management. Above all, there is much in the book that reminds us of the unique and precarious nature of Australia's biodiversity". - British Ecological Society Bulletin, December 2015
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Wildiaries Wildlife in the Balance
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Springer The Bacterial Cell Surface
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Springer A Functional Biology of FreeLiving Protozoa
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Springer Control Processes in Fish Physiology
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Springer Techniques in Molecular Biology
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Springer Highly Selective Separations in Biotechnology
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Springer Applied Molecular Genetics of Filamentous Fungi
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Springer Biosynthesis and Manipulation of Plant Products Plant Biotechnology Series
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Springer Genetics and Biotechnology of Lactic Acid Bacteria
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Springer Seed Dormancy and Germination Tertiary Level Biology
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Springer Plant Molecular Biology Tertiary Level Biology
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Springer Biosafety in Industrial Biotechnology
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Springer Antibacterial Chemotherapeutic Agents
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Springer Fish Ecology
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Springer Environmental Soil Biology Experimental and Clinical Neuroscience
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Springer The Rumen Microbial Ecosystem
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Springer Active Oxygen in Biochemistry 3 Structure Energetics and Reactivity in Chemistry Series
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Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S. Principles of Animal Growth and Development
Book SynopsisPrinciples of Animal Growth and Development is written for undergraduate students desiring to learn the basic principles and concepts of meat-animal growth and development.
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Sourcebooks, Inc Good Night Teddy
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Springer World Catalogue of Dermapters 43 Series Entomologica
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Springer Inland Waters of Southern Africa An Ecological Perspective
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Springer Aquatic Oligochaete Biology Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Aquatic Oligochaete Biology 51 Developments in Hydrobiology
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Springer Ethoexperimental Approaches to the Study of Behavior Proceedings 48 Nato Science Series D
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Springer Activation of Hormone and Growth Factor Receptors Molecular Mechanisms and Consequences 295 Nato Science Series C
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Springer Intrazooplankton Predation 60 Developments in Hydrobiology
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Springer Biomedical Light Microscopy
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Springer Rockfishes of the genus Sebastes Their Reproduction and Early Life History 11 Developments in Environmental Biology of Fishes
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Springer Biotechnology Bridging Research and Applications Proceedings of the USIsrael Research Conference on Advances in Applied Biotechnology Biotechnology June 2430 1990 Haifa Israel
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Springer Organism and the Origins of Self
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Springer The Biology of Latimeria chalumnae and Evolution of Coelacanths 12 Developments in Environmental Biology of Fishes
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Springer ScientificTechnical Backgrounds for Biotechnology Regulations Based on the Lectures Given During the Eurocourse on ScientificTechnical Backgrounds 2 Eurocourses Technological Innovation
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Springer Quantitative Aspects of Growth and Metabolism of Microorganisms
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Springer Chemical Microbiological Health and Comfort Aspects of Indoor Air Quality State of the Art in SBS Based on the Lectures Given During the Chemical and Environmental Science
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Springer East Africa S Grasses and Fodders Their Ecology and Husbandry 29 Tasks for Vegetation Science
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