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Chemical Pesticides

Environmental-friendliness, issues of public health, and the pros and cons of genetically-modified crops all receive regular coverage in the world's media. This, in turn, has led to increased questioning and investigation of chemical pesticides. Stenersen's concise and timely introduction to chemical pesticides describes these compounds according to their mode of action at the cellular and biochemical level.Chemical Pesticides provides answers to questions such as why pesticides are toxic to the target organism and why pesticides are toxic to some organisms and not others. It describes how various poisons interfere with biochemical processes in organisms. The book also explores how resistance to pesticides develops, how resistance can be used to illustrate the theory of evolution, and how it can be used to produce herbicide-resistant crop plants. Legal matters and potential environmental problems are also discussed.By providing an integrated, yet simple description of modern chemical pesticides, the author provides a relevant text for professionals and students in biological disciplines such as biochemistry, medicine, agriculture, and veterinary science.

Calcium Signaling

A comprehensive expansion of a seminal reference, Calcium Signaling, Second Edition addresses the combination of biophysical, molecular biological, and cell biological techniques involved in the study of calcium signaling in cells. Describing techniques in a user-friendly format, and discussing the disadvantages and advantages of each approach, the book covers general tools and techniques, comparative and genetically tractable systems, and the cellular and molecular basis of calcium signaling. This edition features new chapters on the use of novel intracellular and subcellular calcium indicators as well as genetically tractable organisms such as Drosophila, C. elegans, and yeast.
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Calcium Signaling

Joint Replacement And Bone Resorption

This first guide devoted to this burgeoning topic, this authoritative reference presents the current understanding of the phenomenon of aseptic loosening of total joint replacements from the molecular and cellular mechanisms of periprosthetic bone loss to the clinical presentation and management strategies-reviewing the properties of ceramic, metal, and polymer materials used in the replacement of joints, as well as current research on bone remodeling, wear resistance, the long-term care of implants, and emerging developments in gene therapy and tissue engineering.

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A Lung Injury

Progressing from general scientific principles and concepts to in-depth topical discussions of current research and treatment methods, this comprehensive reference defines the cellular and molecular mechanisms contributing to inflammatory lung injury and repair.
Extensive coverage is provided on key mediators and pathways important in acute and chronic pulmonary inflammation and lung injury, as well as the mechanistic pathophysiology of related diseases ranging from clinical acute lung injury (ALI) and the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and other subacute and chronic conditions. Additional chapters also address vascular dysfunction, surfactant dysfunction, reactive oxygen/nitrogen species, and cell and animal models of acute and chronic lung injury.
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Molecular and Cellular Physiology of Neurons

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Genomics and Proteomics in Nutrition

With contributions from 66 world-renowned authorities on the subject, Genomics and Proteomics in Nutrition focuses on the effect of genetic expression on protein production, establishing links between gene expression and nutrition, the influence of micro- and macronutrients on cellular homeostasis, and the relationship between diet, genetic predisposition, and human disease. Applying innovations in microarray technology to clinical practice, this reference explores advances in our understanding of obesity, birth defects, and cancer, and shows how bioinformatics and functional genomic databases can transform molecular biology research using a yeast ELO2/ human HELO1 protein cloning example.
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Internet Resource Guide for Nurses& Health Care Professionals

This is the most concise guide to the online health care environment. This book has been updated and expanded to reflect rapidly changing Internet issues and trends. Offers benefits for using the Internet, and practical information for day-to-day use.

Features Include:

New information on PDAs and cellular phone access to the Internet

Education opportunities available on the Internet, ranging from informal learning to degree programs

Using the Internet to explore career resources

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