Medical Genetics

A Dictionary of Congenital Malformations and Disorders..

Computer assisted methods of analyzing molecular sequence data have exposed ethical and policy concerns. Bioethicists, biomedical, nursing and allied health students will find this book helpful and tersely engaging in exploring the complexities of modern evolutionary, genetic and biomedical data...

Adipokines (also called adipocytokines) are a group of peptides secreted by adipose tissue. They have diverse roles, from functions in the individual cell to the whole body. This volume examines a wide range of specific adipokines as well as their general cellular aspects, including thermal stress a..

Adipokines (also called adipocytokines) are a group of peptides secreted by adipose tissue. They have diverse roles, from functions in the individual cell to the whole body. This volume examines a wide range of specific adipokines as well as their general cellular aspects, including thermal stress a..

Comparative Genomics and Proteomics in Drug Discovery gives an overview of how emerging genomic and proteomic technologies are making significant contributions to global drug discovery programs. Each chapter is written by respected authorities, with hands-on experience, from both academic and pharma..

The most current and comprehensive reference available, Gaucher Disease provides valuable information for academic and industry scientists, and clinicians. Outlining current research on the biochemistry and pathology of lysosomal storage disorders, this book covers diverse topics including animal mo..

Describing methods and protocols for gene silencing and RNA interference, this book combines essential background to the RNAi field with practical techniques designed by renowned researchers to provide the most diverse and in-depth examination of the subject yet. Each chapter provides necessary back..

This is a clear and informative guide to the genetics debate. Essential reading for anyone interested in the ethical implications of genetics and the future of biotechnology...

In this volume, world leaders in potato research review historical and contemporary discoveries resulting in a range of advances. Topics include nutritional quality, yield, disease and insect resistance, processing, plant growth and development, and other aspects. The book also examines research yie..

Grapevine is a highly valuable crop worldwide, both from a cultural as well as a commercial point of view. One of its major advantages is that it is well adapted to scarce water conditions. The main object of grapevine breeding is to develop varieties that are resistant to pathogens and at the same ..

The book provides scope and knowledge on advanced techniques and its applications into the modern fields of biotechnology—genomics and proteomics. In this book, different genomics and proteomics technologies and principles are examined. The fundamental knowledge presented opens up an entirely new wa..

Volume I of this book provides a comprehensive discussion of the factors involved in regulation of the cell cycle, the general biological properties of growth factors, and the receptor and postreceptor mechanisms of action of these signaling agents...