Medical Genetics at a Glance 3/e

Author(s):

Pritchard D., Korf B.R. 

Publisher:

Wiley-Blackwell 

Pages:

ca 170 

Product type:

Book (paperback)

Publication date:

August 2013 

Medical Genetics at a Glance covers the core scientific principles necessary for an understanding of medical genetics and its clinical applications, while also considering the social implications of genetic disorders. This third edition has been fully updated to include the latest developments in the field, covering the most common genetic... More

The Cellular Response to the Genotoxic Insult: The Question of Threshold for Genotoxic Carcinogens

(Issues in Toxicology)

Author(s):

Greim H. 

Publisher:

Royal Society of Chemistry 

Pages:

ca 334 

Product type:

Book 

Publication date:

July 2013 

Genotoxic carcinogens can lead to DNA mutations with the potential to cause cancer. Typically, a series of mutation events are needed before malignancy occurs so a single, small exposure may not result in disease. Also, cells have an armoury of defence mechanisms which, to a degree, counter the effects of... More

Developmental Biology 10/e

Author(s):

Gilbert S.F. 

Publisher:

Sinauer 

Pages:

ca 750 

Product type:

Book 

Publication date:

July 2013 

This book captivates student interest, opening minds to the wonder of developmental biology, whilst covering required material with scientific rigour. The tenth edition reflects the exciting new age of genomics, genetic regulatory networks and digital visualization techniques while keeping focus on the major questions of animal development. CONTENTS PART... More

Gene Therapy of Cancer 3/e

Translational Approaches from Preclinical Studies to Clinical Implementation

Author(s):

Lattime E.C., Gerson S.L. 

Publisher:

Academic Press 

Pages:

ca 816 

Product type:

Book 

Publication date:

July 2013 

Cancer gene therapy, like cancer therapy in general, is evolving rapidly, testing new concepts, targets and pathways, evoking new technologies, and passing new regulatory hurdles. Its essence, however, has not changed: the hope and challenges of returning altered genes to normal, using targeted gene expression to alter the function of... More

Biochemistry and Genetics 5/e

PreTest Self Assessment and Review

Author(s):

Wilson 

Publisher:

McGraw-Hill  

Pages:

ca 592 

Product type:

Book 

Publication date:

June 2013 

  PreTest is the closest you can get to seeing the USMLE Step 1 before you take it! 500 USMLE-style questions and answers! Great for course review and the USMLE Step 1, PreTest asks the right questions so you’ll know the right answers. You’ll find 500 clinical-vignette style questions... More

Brenner's Encyclopedia of Genetics 2/e

Four Volumes

Author(s):

Brenner S. 

Publisher:

Academic Press 

Pages:

4368 

Product type:

Book 

Publication date:

April 2013 

The explosion of the field of genetics over the last decade, with the new technologies that have stimulated research, suggests that a new sort of reference work is needed to keep pace with such a fast-moving and interdisciplinary field. Brenner's Encyclopedia of Genetics, 2nd edition, builds on the foundation of... More

Emery and Rimoin's Essential Medical Genetics

(Single Volume)

Author(s):

Rimoin D.L., Korf B.R., Pyeritz R.E. 

Publisher:

Academic Press 

Pages:

556 

Product type:

Book 

Publication date:

April 2013 

For decades, Emery and Rimoin’s Principles and Practice of Medical Genetics has provided the ultimate source for practicing clinicians to learn how the study of genetics can be integrated into practice.  Developed in parallel to the sixth edition, and featuring 174 original contributions from the many authors of the... More

Lewin's Genes XI

Author(s):

Lewin B., Krebs J.E. 

Publisher:

Jones and Bartlett 

Pages:

930 

Product type:

Book 

Publication date:

April 2013 

Molecular Biology is a rapidly advancing field with a constant flow of new information and cutting-edge developments that impact our lives. Lewin's GENES has long been the es-sential resource for providing the teaching community with the most modern presenta-tion to this dynamic area of study. GENES XI continues this tradition... More

Nutrigenetics

Applying the Science of Personal Nutrition

Author(s):

Kohlmeier M. 

Publisher:

Academic Press 

Pages:

396 

Product type:

Book 

Publication date:

February 2013 

Nutrigenetics: Applying the Science of Personal Nutrition provides a fully referenced, readable guide to understanding the rationale and importance of nutrigenetic applications and explains why single nutrition recommendations will not fit everybody or even a majority of modern humans. This books explains how genetic variation shapes individual nutrition requirements and... More

Human Stem Cell Manual 2/e

A Laboratory Guide

Author(s):

Peterson S. 

Publisher:

Academic Press 

Pages:

656 

Product type:

Book 

Publication date:

January 2013 

Stem cells are self-replicating and undifferentiated, meaning their function is not yet cell, tissue, or organ-specific. Due to the unique nature of these cells, research into their biology and function holds great promise for therapeutic applications through replacement or repair of diseased and damaged cells. This reader-friendly manual provides a... More