The discovery of leptin by Friedman and his colleagues in
1994 was a seminal discovery in the study of metabolism, providing a
new tool to study energy expenditure and appetite regulation. Early
studies actively investigated many aspects of metabolism, obesity, and
diabetes but it was soon evident that leptin was much more than...
Macrophages are an important part of the immune response and are characterized by their ability to phagocytose foreign matter. However the difficulties involved in macrophage isolation mean they are some of the body's least explored cells. Macrophage Methodology describes how to isolate moderate to high yields of viable cells...
Carbonic Anhydrase: Its Inhibitors and Activators provides a state-of-the-art overview of the latest developments and challenges in carbonic anhydrase research. Authors describe the mechanisms of action of specific inhibitors in relation to physiological function, and present previously unpublished research on CA activators....
In the early 1980s, the problem of acidification was acknowledged on a governmental level in
the Netherlands as posing a major environmental threat. The concern for damage to forests
and ecosystems, and materials and monuments, as well as for acidification of soils and
moorland pools stimulated research and policy development. Acid...
The book to bring home before you bring home a kitten or a cat!
At last--a practical, hands-on guide to help you determine if your family is ready for a kitten or a cat. Cats are usually fairly selfsufficient and wonderfully entertaining, but they do require some attention and care. With loads of information and a fun,...
Crimmins (2000) marveled at the greatness of the “three pound-blob” that is our
brain and control system. As seasoned clinicians in the field of neuro-rehabilitation,
we still marvel each day at the resilience of the brain and at the exciting recoveries
that we attempt to facilitate in survivors of acquired brain...
Education about multiple sclerosis has traditionally been medically oriented and related to disease and dysfunction. In contrast, this brand-new second edition of the Guide continues to focus on staying well in the presence of MS, a disease that - while incurable - can be managed. The book covers a broad spectrum of topics related to MS and...
This volume is based on the proceedings of the 7th annual symposium on the topic
Neuroimmune Circuits, Infectious Diseases and Drugs of Abuse, Bethesda, Maryland, October
7–9, 1999. This symposium, as in the past, focused on newer knowledge concerning the
relationship between the immune and nervous systems with regards to the...
Principles of Gender-Specific Medicine examines how normal human biology differs between men and women and how the diagnosis and treatment of disease differs as a function of gender. This revealing research covers various conditions that predominantly occur in men, and as well conditions that predominantly occur in women. Among the...
Regular practice makes perfect - and this is equally true of organic synthesis. Only the numerous and constantly new little tricks and tips make for elegant synthesis. Knowledge of synthesis methods, reactivities, reagents, protective groups and much more is best acquired - and retained - by way of detailed analysis and processing of complex...
Beginning C for Arduino is written for those who have no prior experience with microcontrollers or programming but would like to experiment and learn both. This book introduces you to the C programming language, reinforcing each programming structure with a simple demonstration of how you can use C to control the Arduino...
