The modern age life science research is more inclined towards interdisciplinary studies. Recent developments in the technologies have led to a bett...

Birds are a commonly acknowledged indicator of biodiversity. This book presents an indigenous perspective on the effects of traditional activities ...

Protein research is a frontier field in science. Proteins are widely distributed in plants and animals and are the principal constituents of the pr...

Signal transduction is any process by which a cell converts one kind of signal or stimulus into another. Processes referred to as signal transducti...

In this compilation, the authors provide an overview of the various thermochemical routes for the conversion of triglycerides to biofuels, which ma...

In this book, the authors discuss the chemical structure, biosynthesis and role in disease of triglycerides. Topics include lipid levels in neurops...

Muscle contraction is a vital biological activity. In three centuries of scientific pursuit since Leeuwenhoek and Croone observed the cellular stru...

Asian carp were first introduced into the southern United States in the early 1970s to remove algae from farmed catfish ponds. Flooding in the earl...

Omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids have been part of the human diet since the beginning of mankind. With the recent discovery of the tr...

Changes in temperature, either hot or cold, is sensed through direct activation of members of the temperature-sensitive transient release potential...

Trypsin, the protease with well-defined specificity, offers a great potential as a biocatalyst in numerous biomedical and industrial applications. ...

Trypsin is a serine protease in the digestive system of humans and animals. This book presents current research in the structure, biosynthesis and ...

Tubulin is one of several members of a small family of globular proteins. The most common members of the tubulin family are α-tubulin and β-tubulin...

Tumour Necrosis Factor (TNF) is a member of a superfamily of proteins, each with 157 amino acids, which induce necrosis (death) of tumour cells and...

Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a) is a potent pro-inflammatory cytokine exerting pleiotropic effects on various cell types and plays a critical r...

Curcumin, the principal curcuminoid of the popular Indian spice turmeric, is obtained from the ground rhisomes of Curcuma longa L. Curcumin is a hy...

This book presents current research in the study of the anatomy, ecology and conservation of turtles. Topics discussed in this compilation include ...

Common to many bacteria is the ability to establish a symbiotic relationship or to evade innate immune responses of an animal, plant, fish or insec...

The E3 ubiquitin ligases facilitate substrate specificity and isopeptide bond formation between C-terminal glycine residue of ubiquitin (Gly 76) an...

The ubiquitin-proteasome field has experienced a breathtaking development from obscure origins in the late 1970s and early 1980s, through a maturin...

Ultrafiltration technology has been widely used in many fields such as water purification, chemical separation, pharmaceutical production, food pro...

Traumatic brain injury continues to be one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality across the globe. There are a number of articles publis...

The volume is an international book of collected papers by 26 eminent specialists from eight different countries and many parts of the world (Ameri...

The book first discusses auditory processing disorders are, specifically how auditory processing problems can affect children with autism spectrum ...

With this manual for choosing the right trees in the central valley region of California, prospective planters can weigh their options and pick the...

In Chapter One, Andrea Doris Kupferschmid, PhD explains a wide range of tree reactions to ungulate browsing based on six proposed factors. The effe...

Environmental organizations and fishermen generally have opposed development of offshore aquaculture. They assert that poorly regulated aquaculture...

This book depicts the trials and tribulations when trying to restore speech to Erik who was locked-in (paralyzed and mute) at age 16. We implanted ...

Uric acid is the end-product of the purine metabolism in human beings. Most of this substance is in the form of monosodium urate in compartments wi...

This book presents new developments in the study of the chemical stage of a radiobiological mechanism. The biological effect of ionizing particles ...

This is a book that has been divided into 9 chapters, including information on the recovery of highly valuable compounds for microalgae. The author...

Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer's disease in older adults. The term refers to a group of syndromes cau...

Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is one of the most potent and specific angiogenic factors. The physiologic roles of VEGF in humans includ...

Vasopressin is a hormone involved in water balance and osmoregulation. It is produced by the hypothalamus and released by the neuro-pituitary. In t...

The American Midwest is an ideal place to grow a huge variety of vegetables, and there are plenty of healthful and economic benefits to having your...