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Life sciences: general issues
In the process, they provide insight into current debates on evolution and religious belief. Series: Medicine, Science, and Religion in Historical Context. Num Pages: 336 pages, 7, 7 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 3JH; HRCC7; HRCX6; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801883897
- ISBN
- 9780801883897
Condition: New
€ 71.21
€ 71.21
A graceful writer and an expert biometrician, Bulmer details the eventual triumph of biometrical methods in the history of quantitative genetics based on Mendelian principles, which underpins our understanding of evolution today. Num Pages: 376 pages, 20, 3 black & white halftones, 17 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: BG; MBX; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801874031
- ISBN
- 9780801874031
Condition: New
€ 65.97
€ 65.97
Paperback. Applies the best of the Roman Catholic theological and ethical tradition to some of the controversial and complex bioethical topics that confront society. This book combines concise prose with case studies on such issues as reproductive cloning, quality of life and clinical decision making, and the withdrawal of artificial nutrition and hydration. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HRCC7; HRCX6; PSAD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 170 x 23. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742550612
- ISBN
- 9780742550612
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.25
€ 66.25
Hardcover. Drug-DNA Interactions: Structures and Spectra describes the types of structural and bonding information that can be obtained by using specific physico-chemical methods. Structural and spectroscopic studies of drug-DNA adducts are classified first by bonding types and then by structure type of the drug. Series: Methods of Biochemical Analysis. Num Pages: 370 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 242 x 23. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 370
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471786269
- ISBN
- 9780471786269
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.19
€ 197.19
Hardcover. RNA Interference: Application to Drug Discovery and Challenges to Pharmaceutical Development provides a general overview of this rapidly emerging field, with a strong emphasis on issues and aspects that are important to a drug development team. Editor(s): Johnson, Paul H. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PN; PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 160 x 24. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471771517
- ISBN
- 9780471771517
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 159.46
€ 159.46
Hardcover. Genomics and Proteomics Engineering in Medicine and Biology highlights current applications of biomedical informatics, as well as advancements in genomics-proteomics areas. Structures and algorithms are used to analyze genomic data and develop computational solutions for pathological understanding. Editor(s): Akay, Metin. Series: IEEE Press Series on Biomedical Engineering. Num Pages: 298 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MFN; PSAK; TCBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 21. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471631811
- ISBN
- 9780471631811
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 176.93
€ 176.93
Hardcover. Provides detailed applications of nucleases in recombinant DNA technology, molecular cloning, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and commerce. This work covers the role of nucleases in biological systems, with focus on understanding their role in causing human diseases. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 165 x 243 x 21. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471394617
- ISBN
- 9780471394617
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.54
€ 204.54
Hardcover. Reverse genetics, the genetic manipulation of RNA viruses to create a wild-type or modified virus, has led to important advances in our understanding of viral gene function and interaction with host cells. This book provides an account of the developments in reverse genetics of RNA viruses through a range of applications. Num Pages: 408 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: PSAK; PSGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 172 x 24. Weight in Grams: 778.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470979655
- ISBN
- 9780470979655
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.97
€ 188.97
Hardcover. The transposable genetic elements, or transposons, as they are now known, have had a tumultuous history. Discovered in the mid-20th century by Barbara McClintock, they were initially received with puzzlement. When their genomic abundance began to be apparent, they were categorized as "junk DNA" and acquired the label of parasites. Editor(s): Fedoroff, Nina V. Num Pages: 232 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK1; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 178 x 248 x 14. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470959947
- ISBN
- 9780470959947
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 240.66
€ 240.66
"The development and application of bioinformatics tools to basic and translational cancer research is, in fact, a rapidly expanding field that deserves a timely review. Therefore, a publication of this type is needed. The editors have done an excellent job in recruiting well-established scientists to author the various chapters of the book. Editor(s): Nagl, Sylvia. Num Pages: 300 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MBF; MJCL; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 180 x 24. Weight in Grams: 728.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470863046
- ISBN
- 9780470863046
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 169.24
€ 169.24
Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) genes were originally identified as encoding critical components of phototransduction in Drosophila. Since the discovery of the first mammalian transient receptor potential channel (TRPC) some eight years ago, more than 20 mammalian homologues have been reported. Series: Novartis Foundation Symposia. Num Pages: 286 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 19. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470862544
- ISBN
- 9780470862544
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 214.13
€ 214.13
This book presents state-of-the-art research on architectures, algorithms, protocols, and applications in pervasive computing and networking, one of the hottest topics on the agenda of researchers and practitioners working on the next generation of mobile communications and networks. Editor(s): Obaidat, Mohammad S.; Denko, Mieso K.; Woungang, Isaac. Num Pages: 344 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 259 x 183 x 29. Weight in Grams: 822.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470747728
- ISBN
- 9780470747728
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 115.96
€ 115.96
Paperback. Pollutants, Human Health and the Environment is a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of environmental pollutants that are of current concern to human health. Clearly structured throughout, the main body of the book is divided by pollutant type with a chapter devoted to each group of pollutants. Editor(s): Plant, Jane, CBE; Voulvoulis, Nick; Ragnarsdottir, K. Vala. Num Pages: 356 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 199 x 260 x 16. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470742600
- ISBN
- 9780470742600
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 106.20
€ 106.20
The first book to focus exclusively on the subject, Geodiversity, Second Edition describes the interrelationships between geodiversity and biodiversity, the value of geodiversity to society, as well as current threats to its existence. Num Pages: 508 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & w. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 169 x 31. Weight in Grams: 942.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 508
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470742143
- ISBN
- 9780470742143
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 190.31
€ 190.31
Provides an introduction to the rapidly expanding field of molecular pharmacology. Adopting a drug target-based, rather than the traditional organ/system based approach, this book reflects the advances and research trend towards molecular based drug design, derived from a detailed understanding of chemical responses in the body. Num Pages: 424 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: MMG; PSAK1; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 193 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1078.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470684443
- ISBN
- 9780470684443
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 199.12
€ 199.12
Sir Arthur Tansley was the leading figure in ecology for the first half of the 20th century, founding the field, and forming its first professional societies. He was the first President of the British Ecological Society and the first chair of the Field Studies Council. Num Pages: 226 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDX; PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 161 x 16. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470671566
- ISBN
- 9780470671566
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 108.15
€ 108.15
Following the much acclaimed success of the first volume of Key Topics in Conservation Biology, this entirely new second volume addresses an innovative array of key topics in contemporary conservation biology. Editor(s): Macdonald, David W.; Willis, Professor Katherine J. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNCB; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 194 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1186.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470658765
- ISBN
- 9780470658765
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 180.89
€ 180.89
An integrative view of the evolution of genetics and the natural world Even in this advanced age of genomics, the evolutionary process of unicellular and multicellular organisms is continually in debate. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSF; PSTP; PSVL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 181 x 16. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470647202
- ISBN
- 9780470647202
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 109.88
€ 109.88
Hardcover. This book explains the ecology of viruses by examining their interactive dynamics with their hosting species (in this volume, in animals), including the types of transmission cycles that viruses have evolved encompassing principal and alternate hosts, vehicles and vectoring species. Editor(s): Hurst, Christon J. Num Pages: 432 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, black & white line drawings, colour li. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 188 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1044.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470624296
- ISBN
- 9780470624296
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.75
€ 190.75
Hardcover. This book explains the ecology of viruses by examining their interactive dynamics with their hosting species (in this volume, in microbes and plants), including the types of transmission cycles that viruses have evolved encompassing principal and alternate hosts, vehicles, and vectoring species. Editor(s): Hurst, Christon J. Num Pages: 376 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, black & white line drawings, colour li. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 187 x 27. Weight in Grams: 936.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470623961
- ISBN
- 9780470623961
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.96
€ 189.96