Despite an astonishing 100 million-fold range in adult body mass from bumblebee bat to blue whale, all mammals are formed of the same kindsd of molecules, cells, tissues, and organs and to the same overall body plan. A scaling approach investigates the principles of mammal desig…
Extensive illustrations and a scientific text reconstruct the environment, lifestyle, and evolution of several groups of extinct mammals.
This volume is essential for geneticists, molecular biologists, biochemists, and medical doctors interested in the use of mouse models in cancer research. Recent genome studies, together with refined genetic engineering techniques, have greatly increased the value of using mice …
Providing essential reading for medical, veterinary and biological science students, and students of physiology and trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology, the seventh edition of Essential Reproduction offers an up-to-date account of the fundamentals of reproduction within the c…
This book reviews the natural history and biology of tree-kangaroos from the time of their first discovery by Europeans in the jungles of West Papua in 1826 right up to the present day, covering the latest research in Australia and New Guinea. It combines information from a numb…
The topics of parasitism, parasite-induced pathology and relevant host response are interrelated, yet their interdependence is rarely appreciated. This collection of studies, illustrated by landmark experiments, emphasize this fundamental aspect of.
It is unlikely that the established genomes of present day organisms remain stable forever. It is conceivable that foreign DNA can gain entry into individual cells of an organism. Foreign DNA is defined as genetic material that derives from another organism of the same or a diff…
Organic animal production has increased rapidly in recent years to keep up with the increasing consumer demand for organic meats. There are many guidelines and restrictions on what go into the feedstuffs of organically farmed animals, from which difficulties arise when trying to…
Genetically-engineered mouse models for cancer research have become invaluable tools for studying cancer biology and evaluating novel therapeutic approaches. This volume focuses on state-of-the-art methods for generating, analyzing and validating such models for studying aspects…
The carcinogenic mechanism of hepatobiliary and pancreatic tumors is poorly understood, making the development of rational treatment strategies difficult. The Syrian hamster is a unique animal for studying these neoplasms. This title explains various methods for the successful i…
This book brings together contributions from key investigators in the area of Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) channel structure and function.Ö≠ It covers the structure, function and regulation of mammalian TRP channels and mechanisms of signal transduction.Ö≠ The discussions …
This book brings together contributions from key investigators in the area of Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) channel structure and function.℗¡ It covers the structure, function and regulation of mammalian TRP channels and mechanisms of signal transduction.℗¡ The discussions …