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Biomembrane electrochemistry

by Blank, Martin, Vodyanoy, Igor

fromAdvances in chemistry series

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The fundamental membrane processes of living cells are electrical in nature. Each process involves charge movement in a specialized protein structure, where part of the protein forms a channel for the conduction of ions. A 5-year program initiated by the Office of Naval Research…

The fundamentals of modern statistical genetics

by Lange, Christoph, (Biologist), Laird, Nan M.

fromStatistics for biology and health

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This book covers the statistical models and methods that are used to understand human genetics, following the historical and recent developments of human genetics. Starting with Mendel's first experiments to genome-wide association studies, the book describes how genetic informa…

The politics of intellectual property rights and access to medicines

by Muzaka, Valbona

fromInternational political economy series (Palgrave Macmillan …

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"This book shows why contests over intellectual property rights and access to affordable medicines emerged in the 1990s and how they have been resolved so far. It argues that the current arrangement mainly ensures wealth for some rather than health for all, and points to broader…

Probability, Statistics, and Modelling in Public Health

by Nikulin, M. S., Nikulin, M. S., Commenges, Daniel, Huber-Carol, Catherine

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Consists of contributions that discuss various probabilistic and statistical models used in public health. Many of them are based on the work of Marvin Zelen of the Harvard School of Public Health. Topics discussed include models based on Markov and semi-Markov processes, multi-…

The Dynamic Synapse: Molecular Methods in Ionotropic Receptor Biology

by Kittler, Josef T., Moss, Stephen J.

fromFrontiers in neuroscience

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Exploring the diverse tools and technologies used to study synaptic processes, The Dynamic Synapse: Molecular Methods in Ionotropic Receptor Biology delineates techniques, methods, and conceptual advances for studying neurotransmitter receptors and other synaptic proteins. It de…

Chemical Proteomics: Methods and Protocols

by Drewes, Gerard, Bantscheff, Marcus

fromMethods in molecular biology, methods and protocols

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The multidisciplinary science of chemical proteomics studies how small molecules of synthetic or natural origin bind to proteins and modulate their function. In Chemical Proteomics: Methods and Protocols, expert researchers in the field provide key techniques to investigate chem…

Chemical proteomics: methods and protocols

by Drewes, Gerard, Bantscheff, Marcus

fromMethods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)

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The multidisciplinary science of chemical proteomics studies how small molecules of synthetic or natural origin bind to proteins and modulate their function. In Chemical Proteomics: Methods and Protocols, expert researchers in the field provide key techniques to investigate chem…

Emotion, Social Relationships and Health

by Ryff, Carol D., Singer, Burton

fromSeries in affective science

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A growing literature, on humans and animals, documents linkages between social integration and affiliative relationships and a variety of health and disease outcomes, including mortality. The actual mechanisms through which these efforts occur are, however, not well understood. …

Mass spectrometry in drug metabolism and disposition: basic principles and applications

by Lee, Mike S., Zhu, Mingshe

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"This book examines the background, industrial context, process, analytical methodology, and technology of metabolite identification. It emphasizes the applications of metabolite identification in drug research. While primarily a textbook, the book also functions as a comprehens…

Mass spectrometry in drug metabolism and disposition: basic principles and applications

by Lee, Mike S., Zhu, Mingshe

fromWiley series on pharmaceutical science and biotechnology: p…

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"This book examines the background, industrial context, process, analytical methodology, and technology of metabolite identification. It emphasizes the applications of metabolite identification in drug research. While primarily a textbook, the book also functions as a comprehens…

Advances in mitochondrial medicine

by Scatena, Roberto, Bottoni, Patrizia, Giardina, B., (Bruno)

fromAdvances in experimental medicine and biology

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Mitochondria are far more than the powerhouse of the cell as they have classically been described. In fact, mitochondria biological activities have progressively expanded to include not only various bioenergetic processes but also important biosynthetic pathways, calcium homeost…

Electrical Phenomena at Interfaces and Biointerfaces: Fundamentals and Applications in Nano-, Bio-, and…

by Ohshima, Hiroyuki

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This book bridges three different fields: nanoscience, bioscience, and environmental sciences. It starts with fundamental electrostatics at interfaces and includes a detailed description of fundamental theories dealing with electrical double layers around a charged particle, ele…

Obesity and diabetes

by Barnett, A. H., (Anthony H.), Kumar, Sudhesh

fromPractical diabetes

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Type 2 diabetes, associated with obesity, is today the most common form of diabetes. It is also associated with a number of other cardiovascular risk factors which constitute the metabolic syndrome. Effective management of 'diabesity' is crucial to the reduction of morbidity and…

Comprehensive Systematic Review for Advanced Nursing Practice

by Holly, Dr. Cheryl, Salmond, Dr. Susan, Saimbert, Marie K.

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"This book comprehensively and concisely examines the complexities related to asking clinical questions, searching for the evidence, appraising and summarizing the evidence, and getting evidence into practice I commend this book to health professionals who are seeking to do the …