Mouse Development: Patterning, Morphogenesis, and Organogenesis

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This book represents a classic compilation of current knowledge about mouse development and its correlates to research in cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, and neuroscience. Emphasis is placed on the research strategy, experimental design, and critical analysis of the data, disguishing this from other books that only focus on protocols for mouse developmental research. Selected chapters are indexed to electronic databases such as GeneBank, GenBank, Electronic Mouse Atlas, and Transgenic/Knockout, further increasing the utility of this book as a reference.

*Broad-based overview of mouse development from fundamental to specialist levels
*Extensive coverage of a wide range of developmental mutations of the mouse
*Excellent benchmark illustrations of brain, craniofacial, gut and heart development
*In-depth experiment-based assessment of concepts in mammalian development
*Focus on models of specific relevance to human development
*Comprehensive reference to key literature and electronic databases related to mouse development
*High-quality full-color production

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PNF in Practice

PNF in Practice: An Illustrated Guide
Susan S. Adler , Dominiek Beckers , and Math Buck
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ASIN: 3540663959

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PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) is an approach to therapeutic exercise which therapists all over the world have found effective for treating patients with a wide range of diagnoses. The approach presented here is based on the concepts set out by Dr. Herman Kabat and taught by Margaret Knott. The second edition adds many new illustrations including demonstrations of the techniques and pictures of actual patient treatment. The gait section has been expanded with an introduction to the components of normal gait and photos of patient treatment in gait. The mat section has also been enlarged and includes illustrations of patient treatment.

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PNF in Practice.......2000-03-27

This is a very good textbook. I am currently a Doctor of Physical Therapy student and this was a recommended book by my professor to help us learn PNF techniques. There are excellent descriptions and great diagrams. The only thing that would have made this a better book is if the diagrams were in color. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the benefits and techniques of PNF as well as most health care proffessionals. Being a student, this was also a very easy book to comprehend due to the great descriptions.

Prion Biology and Diseases (Cold Spring Harbor Monograph Series)

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(One of the) best book(s) about prions

Prion Biology and Diseases (Cold Spring Harbor Monograph Series)

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ASIN: 0879696931

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A new edition of the most authoritative book in its field, first published in 1999 and edited by the Nobel Prize-winning founder of the field. This edition is expanded and completely updated, and includes chapters on therapeutics, and diagnostic methods and approaches.

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(One of the) best book(s) about prions.......2001-01-26

Simply: excellent. The most comprehensive book about prions that I've read up to now. Easy to read, since it contains extremely few mistakes, all of them having to do with the layout, not the contents.

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Stem Cells Handbook

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ASIN: 1588291138

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This survey on the "state-of-the-science" of stem cell biology explains the origins of stem cells and describes how they function, how they can cause illness, and how they might be employed to cure or ameliorate disease. In particular, the authors discuss the roles of stem cells in development and organogenesis, in normal tissue turnover, in the repair response to injury, and in carcinogenesis. They also explain how to obtain stem cells from different organs, culture them in vitro, and manipulate them for therapeutic use.

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Impressive.......2007-06-08

Im a student in Biology.

I've found this book really helpful and well written.
It points out clearly concepts and it's a pleasure to read and learn from it.

5 Stars!

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Prokaryotic Development

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Microbial Physiology, 4th Edition

ASIN: 1555811582

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This book describes the exciting advances that have occurred as a result of the transition from the almost purely genetic to the molecular analysis of bacterial development.

Prokaryotic Development focuses on the experimental systems in which a great deal is known about the molecular mechanisms of development. It devotes several chapters to the organisms that have yielded the most mechanistic information, allowing more in-depth coverage of developmental processes than previously available in one place. Introductory chapters describe the biology of each group of organisms in order to place the molecular analysis in a biological and phylogenic perspective.

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Microcosmos brings together the remarkable discoveries of microbiology of the past two decades and the pioneering research of Dr. Margulis to create a vivid new picture of the world that is crucial to our understanding of the future of the planet. Addressed to general readers, the book provides a beautifully written view of evolution as a process based on interdependency and thei nterconnectedness of all life on the planet.

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Thought provoking, easy to read........2006-11-29

Microcosmos explores a history of life on Earth from the planet's formation to the rise of humankind. The formation of the first organic, self-organized and self-replicating molecules is followed by the arrangement of molecules into membranes and the first cells. The symbiotic inclusion of one organism into another to form such structures as mitochondria and plastids is discussed as is the convergence of several cells into one cooperating multicellular organism. This is followed by a step by step progression in the development of characters comprising the animals and plants we are familiar with today, including ourselves.

Several theories are presented, such as the suggestion that the cilia in our respiratory tract and the rods and cones in our eyes are symbiotic spirochetes whose DNA are so intertwined with our own that these cells appear to be of human origin. Being that this book is twnety years old now, it would be interesting to read a follow-up to compare the authors' suggestions to what has been found since.

The language is high school level and above. It provides an excellent overview of life on Earth and reads quickly.

vague and lacking substance.......2004-01-17

disclaimer: I am not a native speaker (but quite used to read englich).

I found the book quite vague and lacking in details, some images would have helped further. I did not expect an undergraduate book with many chemical formulas, but many ideas seemed only sketched. I can not say that anything is really wrong but I was left with the impression that the claims were not really substantiated.

I am now reading "the origins of life" (Smith and Szathmáry) which -- while even shorter and somewhat dense -- I like much more. It is more precise and the authors clearly tell, what is substantiated "knowledge" and what is speculation. They even avoid using under-defined jargon like "complexity" with a refreshing acknowledgment of their own limitation in giving a clear definition.

On microbes: the real rulers of the planet........2003-06-21

Microcosmos is a natural history of the unseen beings upon whom we depend every moment for survival: the microbes. Margulis, who is currently Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Geology at the University of Massachusetts, did undergraduate work in biology and received her PhD in Genetics. She worked with James Lovelock on developing the Gaia theory, which posits that the earth can be regarded as a sort of super-organism. In Microcosmos we see all aspects of her education and sensibilities -- a close attention to scientific detail and a "big picture" approach to how living entities coexist.

In the introduction she lays out her philosophy about life on earth, for which she was roundly criticized by many reductionist scientists. In the past, she writes, all life on Earth was traditionally studied as being merely a prelude to the appearance of humans. Now, overwhelming evidence suggests that microbes (one-celled organisms) not only inhabit every known living thing on earth, they are also indispensable to the survival of all living things. They, not human beings, are the most important beings on the planet.

Furthermore, in opposition to one of the most accepted tenets of Neo-Darwinism, Margulis states that life did not colonize the planet by competition so much as by networking. Cooperation between one-celled creatures led, over billions of years, to the evolution of beings such as ourselves, who possess the capability for self-conscious awareness. Our human consciousness, of which we are so proud, "may have been born of the concerted capacities of millions of microbes that evolved symbiotically to become the human brain."

Strong words! Yet, Margulis sets forth compelling evidence in the remainder of her book to support her bio-philosophical ideas. Along the way, we learn many amazing things. For instance, we get a perspective on what upstart newcomers we are: the continents we inhabit now appeared in their present locations only in the last tenth of a percent of Earth's history. We learn that bacteria invented genetic engineering. Thus, when ultraviolet light damaged early microbes' DNA, the creatures produced repair enzymes to remove the damaged portions and copy new replacement DNA. This is a natural form of gene splicing.

Sometimes, the DNA used in gene splicing was borrowed from neighboring bacteria of different strains, thus affording these critters a prodigious adaptability. This borrowing still goes on today. Through intermediaries, two very different bacteria can share genetic information. Why is this important? Because it allows the distribution of genetic information in the microcosm with a speed "approaching that of modern telecommunications--if the complexity and biological value of the information being transferred is factored in." This speed makes bacteria the biosphere's first responders in dealing with planetary changes.

In responding to change, bacteria end up altering and shaping their environments. Few people realize that the entire earth's atmosphere, which we depend on for our life's breath, was created, and is maintained, by microbes. This is a good thing to remember next time you feel like spraying down your bathroom or kitchen with anti-microbial spray. Our fear of bacteria is misplaced. Yes, some are harmful to us, but most are beneficial. Indeed they are a lot more helpful to us than we are to the rest of the planet!

This book isn't an easy read, but it will broaden one's outlook on our place in the natural world. Even if bacteria are not in the end responsible for the intricacies of our human brain and consciousness, we still owe them many debts. This book unveils the smallness of humans before the vast and minute workings of nature, and encourages a sense of humility before the greater Life that surrounds us.

On microbes: the real rulers of the planet........2003-05-31

A wonderful look at how life began...........2003-04-23

This book was quite eye opening. It takes billions of years of evolution and tracks it at the microscopic level (hence the title). After reading it, you have to take another look at all the different forms of life here on our planet. I am very glad I bought this book and look forward to reading more from both of these authors.

Methods in Enzymology, Volume 336: Microbial Growth in Biofilms, Part A: Developmental and Molecular Biological Aspects (Methods in Enzymology)

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Methods in Enzymology, Volume 336: Microbial Growth in Biofilms, Part A: Developmental and Molecular Biological Aspects (Methods in Enzymology)

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This volume and its companion, Volume 337, supplement Volume 310,. These volumes provide a contemporary sourcebook for virtually any kind of experimental approach involving biofilms. They cover bioengineering, molecular, genetic, microscopic, chemical, and physical methods.

Structural Biology Of Bacterial Pathogenesis

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Structural Biology Of Bacterial Pathogenesis

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Methods in Enzymology, Volume 298: Molecular Motors and the Cytoskeleton, Part B (Methods in Enzymology)

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Methods in Enzymology, Volume 298: Molecular Motors and the Cytoskeleton, Part B (Methods in Enzymology)

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This Methods in Enzymology volume continues the description (initiated in Volume 85) of the purification and assay of this diverse group of proteins involved in cytoplasmic organization. It discusses some of the more promising attempts to apply techniques of molecular biology genetics and molecular cytochemistry to these proteins.
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The critically acclaimed laboratory standard for more than forty years, Methods in Enzymology is one of the most highly respected publications in the field of biochemistry. Since 1955, each volume has been eagerly awaited, frequently consulted, and praised by researchers and reviewers alike. Now with more than 300 volumes (all of them still in print), the series contains much material still relevant today--truly an essential publication for researchers in all fields of life sciences.

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* Major topics covered are:
* Analysis of Actinomyosin-Related Systems and of Microtubule-Related Systems
* Other Cytoskeletal Systems
* Cell-Free and Genetic Systems
* Force Production Assays
* General Methods

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A Classic.......2007-03-02

The Methods in Enzymolgy series is probably the most useful and respectable series of books for those of use who actually work in this field. This volume is a classic, even at almost 30 years old it is still excellent.

Division and Segregation of Organelles (Society for Experimental Biology Seminar Series)

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These editors provide a stimulating survey of the ways in which mitochondria, plastids, and other cellular organelles replicate. The orderly division and segregation of these organelles is essential for the survival of all eukaryotes and is therefore a topic of importance to a wide range of biologists, from geneticists, via physiologists, to molecular biologists. The first part of the volume examines the mechanism, regulation, and consequences of organelle segregation and division as studied in plant and animal cells. The second part compares the replication of DNA in eukaryote organelles with bacterial processes. Reviews range from a comparative study of DNA polymerases to the possible mechanisms ensuring DNA segregation.

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