White blood cells, or leukocytes are cells of the immune system involved in defending the body against both infectious disease and foreign material...

The main function of the Leydig cells is to synthesize testosterone, but growing evidence supports the idea that Leydig cells are important in regu...

Lianas (woody vines) are iconic symbols of tropical forest ecosystems around the world. Forest climbers take advantage of the biologically-expensiv...

To meet the search for new therapeutic compounds this book summarises the research on biologically active organic molecules (chapters 1, 2 and 3), ...

This book presents and discusses a variety of research done in the field of biochemistry, with a particular focus on ligands, polymers and amino ac...

Lignin is the main natural resource of aromatic structures on Earth. With the depletion of fossil oil and increased environmental concerns, renewab...

The use of biologically derived polymers is emerging as an important component of sustainable economic development. Technical lignins, derivatives ...

The primary cortical areas that we include under the umbrella of limbic system include the olfactory cortex, amygdala and hippocampal formation, an...

This is a complete catalogue of the known Norwegian freshwater fauna (protozoa excepted). A total of 63 chapters with tables have been written by 3...

This book contains information on the latest research on linoleic acid composition, in a wide range of dietary sources, as well as advancements in ...

This book consists of seven chapters on various aspects related to linseed. Linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) commonly known as 'alsi' is a member o...

Lipases are ubiquitous enzymes which catalyse the hydrolysis of triacylglycerols to glycerols and free fatty acids. Due to their characteristics of...

In this collection, the authors discuss endothelial lipase (EL), a recently identified member of the lipase gene family which exhibits a high degre...

The book provides a broad overview of an important biological system -- 'cell membrane'. The cell is the powerhouse where processes of life are con...

The topics analysed cover a broad spectrum of lipid droplets and presents new information in this area of research. The themes analysed include: Li...

Lipid rafts are nanometer-sized subdomains of the plasma membrane containing higher concentrations of cholesterol, phosphatidylinositols, and sphin...

For many years, the surface of cells was viewed as a homogeneous fluid lipid casing. However, it is now understood that the surface of cells is not...

The main biological function of lipids include energy storage, as structural components of cell membranes, and as important signalling molecules. L...

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This book provides readers with the latest developments in Listeria Monocytogenes research. Topics covered include its growth in biofilms in the fo...

Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen transmitted to humans through ingested food. This bacterium is responsible for human listeriosis, an...

This book brings together and discusses information relating to animal production systems in different parts of the world. Throughout this book the...

The book first discusses the variety of sleep disorders in Huntington's Disease, as well as how sleep quality can be associated with other importan...

Lizards utilise many different niches across a large variety of habitats. As a result of selective pressures exerted by the particular environments...

Lobsters are marine decapod crustaceans belonging to a diverse array of taxa, many of which support major fisheries of great socioeconomic importan...

Bigfoots ARE The Locals. They live here. They were here before we humans showed up on the continent and they will likely outlast us. This is a bigf...

This book presents current research in the study of the mechanisms, types and disorders of long-term memory. Topics included in this compilation in...

This special book-format issue of Birds New Zealand’s journal Notornisis devoted to the birds of the Auckland Islands Maukahuka/Motu Maha, the larg...

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

Luteolin belongs to a group of naturally occurring compounds called flavonoids that are found widely in the plant kingdom. Luteolin is widely prese...

Lycopene is an acyclic carotenoid, mainly responsible for the bright-red color abundantly found in vegetables and fruits such as tomatoes, watermel...

Lysozymes are widely distributed in living organisms, and play an important role in self-defence by destroying the cell walls of pathogenic bacteri...

Aquatic plants play a significant role in maintaining water quality, due to their ability of absorbing nutrients. This book aims to show the value ...

This book provides a wealth of data on clinical research, molecular biology and biochemistry of magnesium. The book also aims to correct a number o...

"Windburned, eyes closed, this: beneath the keening of bergs, a deeper thresh of glaciers calving, creaking with sun. Sound of earth, her bones, wi...

This is a detailed work aimed at moving the study of relict hominoids from the fringes of science to a fully recognised scientific discipline -- Th...

Nepenthes, also known as hanging pitcher plants and monkey cups, are the evolutionary enigmas of the plant kingdom. These plants have attracted the...

Malondialdehyde (MDA) is one of the better-known secondary products of lipid peroxidation, and it can be used in biomaterials as an indicator of ce...

The story of the dedicated family man who left his successful career as an aeronautical engineer to search for proof of the existence of the Loch N...

This is a very pragmatic book, going over a detailed review in different aspects of the epidemiology, current nomenclature and symptomatic treatmen...

Mangrove ecosystems are tropical or subtropical communities of mainly tree species which can be found on low, muddy, usually intertidal coastal are...

Following the publication of Part One of this work, "Coast Plants", a self-appointed committee consisting of Rolf Nordhagen, Johannes Lid, Knut Fae...

Cannabis sativa is the scientific name for the widely used drug commonly known as marijuana. Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in th...

Freshwater harmful algal blooms (HABs) are comprised of algae that either create health hazards for humans or animals through the production of tox...

The marine world is a universe in its own. It has its own rules of life and death, and many of its resources are still left undiscovered. Marine al...

This is a book dedicated to show a series of case studies about how benthic habitats are organized and how they function as a tool for any environm...

Marine dinoflagellates, one of the most important components in phytoplankton are receiving much attention owing to their toxicity. They are respon...

This book presents current research in the study of the marine environment, including the isolation and molecular characterisation of marine bacter...