SC - 1285 | Advances in wind turbine blade design and materials

Povl Brondsted, Rogier P L Nijssen

The size of wind turbine blades has gotten larger over time, in order to achieve the highest efficiency energy conversion possible.  At the same time, to increase the penetration and utilization of sustainable wind power, the use of natural and bio-based materials has grown in popularity. All of these issues present challenges in terms of the design, manufacture and operation of wind turbine blades.

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SC - 1280 | Algorithms Unlocked

Thomas H. Cormen

For anyone who has ever wondered how computers solve problems, an engagingly written guide for nonexperts to the basics of computer algorithms.

Have you ever wondered how your GPS can find the fastest way to your destination, selecting one route from seemingly countless possibilities in mere seconds? How your credit card account number is protected when you make a purchase over the Internet? The answer is algorithms.

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SC - 1278 | The Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology

John M. Lackie (ed.)

An expanded, up-to-date resource for students and researchers, The Dictionary of Cell & Molecular Biology, Fifth Edition, provides clear and concise definitions needed for laboratory study. With over 12,000 entries and a breadth of terms across bioscience, including plant molecular biology, microbiology and biotechnology, this revision reflects the changes in the research over the past few years.

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SC - 1244 | CRISPR-Cas Systems: RNA-mediated Adaptive Immunity in Bacteria and Archaea

Francisco J. M. Mojica, Roger A. Garrett (auth.), Rodolphe Barrangou, John van der Oost (eds.)

CRISPR/Cas is a recently described defense system that protects bacteria and archaea against invasion by mobile genetic elements such as viruses and plasmids. A wide spectrum of distinct CRISPR/Cas systems has been identified in at least half of the available prokaryotic genomes. On-going structural and functional analyses have resulted in a far greater insight into the functions and possible applications of these systems, although many secrets remain to be discovered.

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SC - 1235 | Human parasitology, 4th Edition

Human Parasitology emphasizes a medical perspective while incorporating functional morphology, physiology, biochemistry, and immunology to enhance appreciation of the diverse implications of parasitism. Bridging the gap between classical clinical parasitology texts and traditional encyclopedic treatises, Human Parasitology appeals to students interested in the medical aspects of parasitology and those who require a solid foundation in the biology of parasites. This fourth edition has been fully revised to integrate the most recent molecular discoveries about mosquitoes, ticks and other arthropods as vectors, as well as the most effective therapeutic regimens.

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SC - 1234 | Molecular Virology

The book gives a comprehensive overview on the knowledge of virus infection relevant for humans and animals. For each virus family the molecular details of the virus particle and the viral replication cycle are described. In the case of virus types with relevance for human and/or animal health the data on molecular biology, genetics and virus-cell interaction are combined with those concerning, pathogenesis, epidemiology, clinics, prevention and therapy.

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SC - 1212 | Structure and Physics of Viruses, An Integrated Textbook

Structure and Physics of Viruses: An Integrated Textbook, Subcellular Biochemistry 68

Mauricio G. Mateu (auth.), Mauricio G. Mateu (eds.)

This book contemplates the structure, dynamics and physics of virus particles: From the moment they come into existence by self-assembly from viral components produced in the infected cell, through their extracellular stage, until they recognise and infect a new host cell and cease to exist by losing their physical integrity to start a new infectious cycle. (Bio)physical techniques used to study the structure of virus particles and components, and some applications of structure-based studies of viruses are also contemplated.

This book is aimed first at M.Sc. students, Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers with a university degree in biology, chemistry, physics or related scientific disciplines who share an interest or are actually working on viruses. We have aimed also at providing an updated account of many important concepts, techniques, studies and applications in structural and physical virology for established scientists working on viruses, irrespective of their physical, chemical or biological background and their field of expertise. We have not attempted to provide a collection of for-experts-only reviews focused mainly on the latest research in specific topics; we have not generally assumed that the reader knows all of the jargon and all but the most recent and advanced results in each topic dealt with in this book. In short, we have attempted to write a book basic enough to be useful to M.Sc and Ph.D. students, as well as advanced and current enough to be useful to senior scientists with an interest in Structural and/or Physical Virology.

Year: 2013
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Language: english
Pages: 728 / 734
SSN 0306-0225
ISBN 978-94-007-6551-1
ISBN 978-94-007-6552-8 (eBook)
DOI 10.1007/978-94-007-6552-8
Series: Subcellular Biochemistry 68
 
ID:  SC - 1212

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SC - 1505/7/2 | The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations: Nervous System, Volume 7, Part II - Spinal Cord and Peripheral Motor and Sensory Systems, 2e

Spinal Cord and Peripheral Motor and Sensory Systems, Part 2 of The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations: Nervous System, 2nd Edition, provides a highly visual overview of the anatomy, pathology, and major clinical syndromes of the nervous system, from cranial nerves and neuro-ophthalmology to spinal cord, neuropathies, autonomic nervous system, pain physiology, and neuromuscular disorders.

This spectacularly illustrated volume in the masterwork known as the (CIBA) Netter "Green Books" has been expanded and revised by Drs. H. Royden Jones, Jr., Ted M. Burns, Michael J. Aminoff, Scott L. Pomeroy to mirror the many exciting advances in neurologic medicine - offering rich insights into neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, molecular biology, pathology, and various clinical presentations.

    Get complete, integrated visual guidance on the cranial nerves, spinal cord and peripheral motor and sensory systems with thorough, richly illustrated coverage.
    Quickly understand complex topics thanks to a concise text-atlas format that provides a context bridge between primary and specialized medicine.
    Clearly visualize how core concepts of anatomy, physiology, and other basic sciences correlate across disciplines.
    Benefit from matchless Netter illustrations that offer precision, clarity, detail and realism as they provide a visual approach to the clinical presentation and care of the patient.

    Gain a rich clinical view of all aspects of the cranial nerves, spinal cord and peripheral motor sensory systems in one comprehensive volume, conveyed through beautiful illustrations as well as up-to-date neuro-radiologic images.
    Clearly see the connection between basic science and clinical practice with an integrated overview of normal structure and function as it relates to neuro-pathologic conditions.
    Grasp current clinical concepts regarding the many aspects of adult and child neurologic medicine captured in classic Netter illustrations, as well as new illustrations created specifically for this volume by artist-physician Carlos Machado, MD, and others working in the Netter style.

Year: 2013
Edition: 2
Publisher: Saunders
Language: english
Pages: 312 / 311
Series: Netter Green Book Collection
ISBN: 978-1-4160-6386-5
Authors: H. Royden Jones Jr. Jr., Ted Burns, Michael J. Aminoff, Scott Pomeroy

ID:  SC - 1505/7/2

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254 - Neuroviral Infections: General Principles and DNA Viruses

Neuroviral Infections: General Principles and DNA Viruses by Sunit K. Singh (Editor), Daniel Ruzek (Editor)

Viral infections of the central nervous system or neurotropic viruses are often lethal. Understanding of these diseases involves understanding the interaction between the nervous system and the immune system.

This book provides in-depth information about each individual virus, the diseases they cause, and the mechanisms of spread of those diseases.

Addressing both clinical and basic science aspects, the text covers such diseases as polio, measles, rabies, herpes, West Nile, Japanese encephalitis, and varicella-zoster. The authors also include detailed discussions of molecular pathogenesis and host pathogen immune interaction as well as disease detection, treatment, and prevention.

2013 | ISBN: 1466567198 |  ID - 254

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287 - Advances in Food Science and Technology

Advances in Food Science and Technology by Visakh P. M. (Editor), Sabu Thomas (Editor), Laura B. Iturriaga (Editor), Pablo Daniel Ribotta (Editor)

This book comprehensively reviews research on new developments in all areas of food chemistry/science and technology.

It covers topics such as food safety objectives, risk assessment, quality assurance and control, good manufacturing practices, food process systems design and control and rapid methods of analysis and detection, as well as sensor technology, environmental control and safety.

The book focuses on food chemistry and examines chemical and mechanical modifications to generate novel properties, functions, and applications.

2013 | ISBN: 1118121023 |  ID - 287

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288 - Aqueous Pretreatment of Plant Biomass for Biological and ChemicalConversion to Fuels and Chemicals

Aqueous Pretreatment of Plant Biomass for Biological and Chemical Conversion to Fuels and Chemicals by Charles E. Wyman (Editor)

Plant biomass is attracting increasing attention as a sustainable resource for large-scale production of renewable fuels and chemicals.

However, in order to successfully compete with petroleum, it is vital that biomass conversion processes are designed to minimize costs and maximize yields.

Advances in pretreatment technology are critical in order to develop high-yielding, cost-competitive routes to renewable fuels and chemicals.

Aqueous Pretreatment of Plant Biomass for Biological and Chemical Conversion to Fuels and Chemicals presents a comprehensive overview of the currently available aqueous pretreatment technologies for cellulosic biomass, highlighting the fundamental chemistry and biology of each method, key attributes and limitations, and opportunities for future advances.

Topics covered include:

• The importance of biomass conversion to fuels
• The role of pretreatment in biological and chemical conversion of biomass
• Composition and structure of biomass, and recalcitrance to conversion
• Fundamentals of biomass pretreatment at low, neutral and high pH
• Ionic liquid and organosolv pretreatments to fractionate biomass
• Comparative data for application of leading pretreatments and effect of enzyme formulations
• Physical and chemical features of pretreated biomass
• Economics of pretreatment for biological processing
• Methods of analysis and enzymatic conversion of biomass streams
• Experimental pretreatment systems from multiwell plates to pilot plant operations

This comprehensive reference book provides an authoritative source of information on the pretreatment of cellulosic biomass to aid those experienced in the field to access the most current information on the topic. It will also be invaluable to those entering the growing field of biomass conversion.

2013 | ISBN: 0470972025 |  ID - 288

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317 - Theoretical And Computational Aspects Of Magnetic Organic Molecules

Theoretical And Computational Aspects Of Magnetic Organic Molecules by Sambhu N Datta (Author), Carl O Trindle (Contributor), Francesc Illas (Contributor)

Organic materials with extraordinary magnetic properties promise a wide range of light, flexible, and inexpensive alternatives to familiar metal-based magnets. Individual organic molecules with high magnetic moments will be the foundation for design and fabrication of these materials.

This book provides a systematic understanding of the structure and properties of organic magnetic molecules. After a summary of the phenomenon of magnetism at the molecular level, it presents a survey of the challenges to theoretical description and evaluation of the magnetic character of open-shell molecules, and an overview of recently developed methods and their successes and shortfalls.

Several fields of application, including very strong organic molecular magnets and photo-magnetic switches, are surveyed. Finally, discussions on metal-based materials and simultaneously semiconducting and ferromagnetic extended systems and solids point the way toward future advances.

The reader will find a comprehensive discourse on current understanding of magnetic molecules, a thorough survey of computational methods of characterizing known and imagined molecules, simple rules for design of larger magnetic systems, and a guide to opportunities for progress toward organic magnets.

Readership: Theoretical and computational chemists, synthetic organic chemists, condensed matter physicists, material scientists and engineers. Material scientists and engineers looking to enter a new field of application. Graduate students, post doctoral fellows, and faculty members in chemistry, physics, materials science and a variety of engineering specialties.

2013 | ISBN: 1908977213 |  ID - 317

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326 - Plant Transposable Elements: Methods and Protocols

Plant Transposable Elements: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology) by Thomas Peterson (Editor)

Transposable elements have played a major role in shaping plant genome structure and gene expression. Transposons not only drive sequence expansion, induce mutations and generate chromosome rearrangements, they also help to shape the epigenetic topology of the eukaryotic genome.

In Plant Transposable Elements: Methods and Protocols, expert researchers in the field detail many of the methods which are now commonly used to study transposons. These methods include computational approaches to study the ancient transposon remnants that comprise the bulk of plant genomes, as well as laboratory techniques to identify recent and ongoing transposition events.

Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and key tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.

Authoritative and practical, Plant Transposable Elements: Methods and Protocols seeks to aid scientists in the further study of transposons by providing essential background information and specific experimental protocols.

2013 | ISBN: 1627035672 |  ID - 326

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327 - Immune Homeostasis: Methods and Protocols

Immune Homeostasis: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology) by Andrew L. Snow (Editor), Michael J. Lenardo (Editor)

Many questions remain unresolvd as researchers continue to characterize and define the nature of normal immune homeostasis and determine how these processes are dysregulated in immunodeficiency, as well as in autoimmune and lymphoproliferative disorders.

Immune Homeostasis: Methods and Protocols focuses on experimental techniques for measuring and analyzing immune cell dynamics, with a particular emphasis on examining lymphocyte programmed cell death in different contexts.

With contributions by leading experts in the field, the collection examines detailed protocols for studying various pathways of apoptosis and necrosis in different types of hematopoietic cells, both in vitro and in vivo, methods for studying the maintenance of lymphocyte populations in the steady-state or following infectious challenges in both mice and humans, and technical insights into state-of-the-art genomics tools, among other topics.

Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.

Valuable and easy to use, Immune Homeostasis: Methods and Protocols serves as an important toolkit for basic and clinical scientists interested in examining various aspects of immune homeostasis in both normal and disease-related contexts in order to further study the dynamic processes that contribute to homeostasis of the immune system.

2013 | ISBN: 1627032894 |  ID - 327

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328 - Microfluidic Diagnostics: Methods and Protocols

Microfluidic Diagnostics: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology) by Gareth Jenkins (Editor), Colin D. Mansfield (Editor)

Microfluidic techniques are becoming widely incorporated into medical diagnostic systems due to the inherent advantages of miniaturization. In this book, researchers in the field detail methods and protocols covering subjects such as microfluidic device fabrication, on-chip sample preparation, diagnostic applications and detection methodologies.

The protocols described range from cutting-edge developments to established techniques and basic demonstrations suitable for education and training; from basic fabrication methods to commercializing research. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and key tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.

Authoritative and practical, Microfluidic Diagnostics: Methods in Molecular Biology seeks to aid scientists in the further development and commercialization of microfluidic diagnostic technologies.

2013 | ISBN: 1627031332 |  ID - 328

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331 - The Low Molecular Weight Proteome: Methods and Protocols

The Low Molecular Weight Proteome: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology) by Helena Bäckvall (Editor), Janne Lehtiö (Editor)

Small proteins with molecular weights of <25 kDa are involved in major biological processes such as ribosome formation, stress adaption and cell cycle control.

The study of the low-molecular-weight proteome has identified many central regulators of biology such as cytokines, chemokines, peptide hormones and proteolytic fragments of larger proteins.

Due to the unique features of these proteins, the technical challenges are different from those in "common" proteomics. In The Low Molecular Weight Proteome: Methods and Protocols expert researchers from the field provide protocols for analysis of low molecular weight proteins and peptides, protocols for such methods applied in clinical research and an up-to-date review of quantitative protein profiling by labeling. These include methods suitable for both peptide and protein analysis with focus on methods and application that can be used for small protein analysis.

Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and key tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.

Authoritative and practical, The Low Molecular Weight Proteome: Methods and Protocolsis a useful resource for experienced proteomics practitioners as well as an aid to newcomers who wish to become acquainted with the theory and practice of a wide array of methods in analyzing small proteins or peptides.

2013 | ISBN: 1461471672 | ISBN-13: 9781461471677 |  ID - 331

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335 - Array Comparative Genomic Hybridization

Array Comparative Genomic Hybridization: Protocols and Applications (Methods in Molecular Biology) by Diponkar Banerjee (Editor), Sohrab P. Shah (Editor)

The earliest descriptions of human chromosomes initiated the genomics revolution that is now upon us.
This book explores the scope of what is now possible as far as documenting abnormalities associated with several human cancers.

While the technology for interrogating the human genome continues to evolve, refinement of comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) using array CGH and related technologies have provided enormous insight into human cancers at an affordable scale.

2013 | ISBN: 1627032800 |  ID - 335

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354 - From X-rays to DNA: How Engineering Drives Biology

From X-rays to DNA: How Engineering Drives Biology (The MIT Press) by W. David Lee (Author), Jeffrey Drazen (Contributor), Phillip A. Sharp (Contributor), Robert S. Langer (Contributor)

An argument that technology accelerates biological discovery, with case studies ranging from chromosome discovery with early microscopes to how DNA replicates using radioisotope labels.

Engineering has been an essential collaborator in biological research and breakthroughs in biology are often enabled by technological advances. Decoding the double helix structure of DNA, for example, only became possible after significant advances in such technologies as X-ray diffraction and gel electrophoresis. Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis improved as new technologies-including the stethoscope, the microscope, and the X-ray-developed. These engineering breakthroughs take place away from the biology lab, and many years may elapse before the technology becomes available to biologists. In this book, David Lee argues for concurrent engineering-the convergence of engineering and biological research-as a means to accelerate the pace of biological discovery and its application to diagnosis and treatment. He presents extensive case studies and introduces a metric to measure the time between technological development and biological discovery.

Investigating a series of major biological discoveries that range from pasteurization to electron microscopy, Lee finds that it took an average of forty years for the necessary technology to become available for laboratory use. Lee calls for new approaches to research and funding to encourage a tighter, more collaborative coupling of engineering and biology. Only then, he argues, will we see the rapid advances in the life sciences that are critically needed for life-saving diagnosis and treatment.

2013 | ISBN: 0262019779 | ID - 354

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SC - 492 | Advances in Surgical Pathology

Advances in Surgical Pathology: Mesothelioma by Richard L. Attanoos (Author), Timothy C. Allen (Author)

Advances in Surgical Pathology: Mesothelioma, a volume in the Advances in Surgical Pathology series, features chapters on current and impending changes in the field with an emphasis on practical issues, recent developments, and emerging concepts.

Created as a quick review, this volume delivers a concise, updated review of the pathological characteristics of mesothelioma—emphasizing the histologic correlation, clinical management, and treatment of the disease. Timely content features include recognition of precursor mesothelial lesions, the role of molecular biology in the diagnosis and prognosis of mesothelioma, the interface between the clinician and the surgical pathologist, and the legal implications of attributing disease origin to asbestos and other factors. The book provides a resource for the periodic updates in knowledge required for daily practice, for current credentialing, and for the self-assessment modules for recertification.

2013 | ISBN: 1608316181 | ID: SC - 492

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SC - 493 | Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery

Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery of the Foot and Ankle by Amol Saxena (Editor)

Sports Medicine is now a specialty in its own right. The Olympics are coming to the UK which has focused interest in the field, and pain in elite sport is an unresolved issue. Sports Medicine is an area that has expanded dramatically in the last 5 years, and demand for educational materials to help bridge the gap in the literature are highly sought-after.

This book utilises the excellent sports medicine section originally published within International Advances in Foot and Ankle Surgery and present it in a quick reference format for residents and trainees in orthopedic sports medicine. The information presented covers current accepted techniques with scientific rationale and will appeal to all surgeons and health care professionals with an interest in sports medicine. This is a truly international, multidisciplinary manual of foot and ankle surgery in sports medicine by the specialty's leaders and most experienced surgeons. Current up to date trends and techniques using a scientific approach including evidence based guidelines where applicable are included. The reader will be exposed to a step-by-step approach to each procedure presented.

2013 | ISBN: 1447141059 | ID: SC - 493

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