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Force Microscopy(1st Edition)
Applications in Biology and Medicine
by Bhanu P. Jena, Wiley-Liss
Hardcover, 300 Pages, Published 2006 by Wiley-Liss
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-39628-4, ISBN: 0-471-39628-1

"A complete examination of the uses of the atomic force microscope in biology and medicine This cutting–edge text, written by a team of leading experts, is the first detailed examination of the latest, most powerful scanning probe microscope, the atomic force microscope (AFM). Using the AFM, in combination with conventional tools and techniques, readers gain a profound understanding of the cell, subcellular organelles, and biomolecu ..."

TIETZ'S APPLIED LABORATORY MEDICINE, SECOND EDITION(2nd Edition)
(PB 2007)
by Mitchell G. Scott, Ann M. Gronowski, Charles S. Eby, Norbert W. Tietz, Wiley-Liss
Paperback, 704 Pages, Published 2007 by Wiley-Liss
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-71457-6, ISBN: 0-471-71457-7

"Using a problem–based approach, Tietz′s Applied Laboratory Medicine, Second Edition presents interesting cases to illustrate the current use and interpretation of the most commonly available clinical laboratory tests. The cases present detailed descriptions of the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. The book begins with an up–to–date general discussion of selection and use of laboratory diagnostic and prognostic tests. Cases ..."

Purinergic Approaches in Experimental Therapeutics(1st Edition)
by Kenneth A. Jacobson, Michael F. Jarvis, Wiley-Liss, Kennethalan Jacobson, Kenneth Alan Jacobson
Hardcover, 581 Pages, Published 1997 by Wiley-Liss
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-14071-9, ISBN: 0-471-14071-6

"Edited by Kenneth A. Jacobson and Michael F. Jarvis The roles of extracellular purines and pyrimidines in cellular homeostasis and disease etiology have come to be understood gradually over the past 40 years. However, due to the recent cloning and expression of receptors for ATP and adenosine, novel compounds have been developed with unique therapeutic potential for the treatment of thrombosis, stroke, epilepsy, chronic pain, immunolog ..."

Manual of Therapeutics for Addictions(1st Edition)
by Norman S. Miller, David E. Smith, Mark S. Gold, Wiley-Liss
Paperback, 364 Pages, Published 1997 by Wiley-Liss
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-56176-7, ISBN: 0-471-56176-2

"Manual of Therapeutics for Addictions Edited by Norman S. Miller, MD, Mark S. Gold,MD, and David E. Smith, MD Here is a much-needed practical guide to the effective diagnosis and treatment of alcohol and drug addictive disorders. Designed to meet the diverse needs of family and primary care physicians, psychiatrists and mental health professionals, and medical students and residents, this authoritative text offers clear, step-by-step ..."

Biological Anthropology of the Human Skeleton(2nd Edition)
by M. Anne Katzenberg, Shelley R. Saunders, Mary Anne Katzenberg, Joel Katz, Wiley-Liss
Hardcover, 680 Pages, Published 2008 by Wiley-Liss
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-79372-4, ISBN: 0-471-79372-8

""This book is virtually required reading for biological anthropologists and will be a useful, up-to-date primer on osteological analyses for a wider audience." --"The Quarterly Review of Biology," March 2009 ..". a comprehensive guide to the ever-changing discipline of physical anthropology... provides an in depth introduction to human skeletal biology. The structure of the book makes it easy for the reader to follow the progression of ..."

Proteomics in Cancer Research(1st Edition)
by Daniel C. Liebler, Lance A. Liotta, Emanuel F. Petricoin, Wiley-Liss
Paperback, 201 Pages, Published 2005 by Wiley-Liss
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-44475-6, ISBN: 0-471-44475-8

"Proteomics in Cancer Research covers both the basic principles of proteomics along with detailed presentations of new and emerging technology that represent promising breakthroughs in cancer prevention and treatment. The topics covered include: Basic concepts, including setting up a proteomics laboratory, mass spectrometry, protein separations, protein array technologies, and informatics tools Application of emerging tec ..."

Industrial Proteomics(1st Edition)
Applications for Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals (Methods of Biochemical Analysis)
by Daniel Figeys, Wiley-Liss, C. H. Bartholomew
Paperback, 324 Pages, Published 2005 by Wiley-Liss
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-45714-5, ISBN: 0-471-45714-0

"This book covers both basic elements and the state-of-the-art in applications of proteomics. The first section gives an introduction to the field, from differential approaches to functional proteomics, including yeast two-hybrid, mass spectrometry, mapping of post-translational modifications, and NMR spectroscopy. The second section offers a complete picture of industry studies in proteomics for human health and biotechnology applicatio ..."

Toxicogenomics(1st Edition)
Principles and Applications
by Hisham K. Hamadeh, Cynthia A. Afshari, Hk Hamadeh, Wiley-Liss
Hardcover, 361 Pages, Published 2004 by Wiley-Liss
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-43417-7, ISBN: 0-471-43417-5

"Toxicogenomics: Principles and Applications fills the need for a single, thorough text on the key breakthrough technologies in genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and bioinformatics, and their applications to toxicology research. The first section following a general introduction is on genomics and toxicogenomics, and qPCR. The next sections are toxicoproteomics and metabolomics. The final section covers bioinformatics aspects, from dat ..."

Functional Metabolism(1st Edition)
Regulation and Adaptation
by Kenneth B. Storey, Wiley-Liss
Hardcover, 616 Pages, Published 2004 by Wiley-Liss
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-41090-4, ISBN: 0-471-41090-X

"Functional Metabolism of Cells is the first comprehensive survey of metabolism, offering an in-depth examination of metabolism and regulation of carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids. It provides a basic background on metabolic regulation and adaptation as well as the chemical logic of metabolism, and covers the interrelationship of metabolism to life processes of the whole organism. The book lays out a structured approach to the metab ..."

Oncogenomics(1st Edition)
Molecular Approaches to Cancer
by Editor: Charles Brenner, David J. Duggan, Wiley-Liss, David Duggan, Dartmouth Medical School, Editor: David Duggan
Hardcover, 394 Pages, Published 2004 by Wiley-Liss
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-22592-8, ISBN: 0-471-22592-4

"This book aims to assemble the only available rigorous, yet broadly accessible introduction to this new and exciting field. Oncogenomics: Molecular Approaches to Cancer is approachable by basic scientists, practitioners, and other health professionals required to familiarize themselves with the tremendous impact of genomics and proteomics on cancer research. Clearly written chapters offer reviews of state of the art topics such as molec ..."

Structural Bioinformatics(1st Edition)
(Methods of Biochemical Analysis, V. 44)
by Helge Weissig, Philip E. Bourne, Bill Bourne, Wiley-Liss
Paperback, 704 Pages, Published 2003 by Wiley-Liss
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-20199-1, ISBN: 0-471-20199-5

"From the Foreword… "[A] must read for all of us committed to understanding the interplay of structure and function...[T]he individual chapters outline the suite of major basic life science questions such as the status of efforts to predict protein structure and how proteins carry out cellular functions, and also the applied life science questions such as how structural bioinformatics can improve health care through acc ..."

Modern Microbial Genetics(2nd Edition)
by Uldis N. Streips, Ronald E. Yasbin, Wiley-Liss
Hardcover, 672 Pages, Published 2002 by Wiley-Liss
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-38665-0, ISBN: 0-471-38665-0

"In accordance with its predecessor, the completely revised and expanded Second Edition of Modern Microbial Genetics focuses on how bacteria and bacteriophage arrange and rearrange their genetic material through mutation, evolution, and genetic exchange to take optimal advantage of their environment. The text is divided into three sections: DNA Metabolism, Genetic Response, and Genetic Exchange. The first addresses how DNA replicates, ..."

TNM Classification of Malignant Tumours(6th Edition)
(UICC)
by Christian Wittekind, Leslie H. Sobin, James D. Brierley, Wiley-Liss, Lelsie H. Sobin
Paperback, 264 Pages, Published 2002 by Wiley-Liss
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-22288-0, ISBN: 0-471-22288-7

"TNM Classification of Malignant Tumours Sixth Edition The TNM system is the most widely used means for classifying the extent of cancer spread. TNM Classification of Malignant Tumours, Sixth Edition provides the new, internationally agreed-upon standards to describe and categorize cancer stages and progression. Published in affiliation with the International Union Against Cancer (UICC), this pocket guide contains important new and ..."

Head Trauma(1st Edition)
Basic, Preclinical, and Clinical Directions
by Leonard P. Miller, Jennifer K. Newcomb, Ronald L. Hayes, Ronald Lawrence Hayes, Lawrence F. Marshall, Wiley-Liss
Hardcover, 512 Pages, Published 2001 by Wiley-Liss
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-36015-5, ISBN: 0-471-36015-5

"Current research on the pathophysiological mechanisms of brain trauma is at the vanguard of neuroscience research. Clinical trials in head trauma are being conducted to determine the potential effectiveness of numerous drugs, with major results projected over the next few years. Unfortunately, no existing book presents the topic of head trauma with both a summary of the science and an extension of these findings into clinical applicatio ..."

Ultrasound in Surgical Practice(1st Edition)
Basic Principles and Clinical Applications
by Jay K. Harness, Dennis B. Wisher, Wiley-Liss
Hardcover, 568 Pages, Published 2001 by Wiley-Liss
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-24538-4, ISBN: 0-471-24538-0

"This groundbreaking textbook provides the first comprehensive overview of the utility of ultrasonography in surgical practice. Designed for easy reference as well as complete coverage, Ultrasound in Surgical Practice: Basic Principles and Clinical Applications includes a detailed introduction to the basic principles of ultrasonography as well as extensively illustrated guidelines for "reading" ultrasound images. The book′s scope embrace ..."

Comprehensive Tumour Terminology Handbook(1st Edition)
by P. H. Mckee, G. S. Delides, W. F. Whimster, C. N. Chinyama, W. V. Bogomoletz, De Wolf, Phillip H. Mckee, Catherine N. Chinyama, Editor-C. J...., Wiley-Liss
Paperback, 384 Pages, Published 2001 by Wiley-Liss
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-18485-0, ISBN: 0-471-18485-3

""Comprehensive Tumour Terminology Handbook" is the first tumour nomenclature monograph that provides a comprehensive directory of all synonyms, eponyms, and pathologic descriptions used to classify tumours. Necessitated by the need to standardize the ever-increasing literature of tumour terminology, the text suggests preferred terminology and lists all synonyms currently in use. An extension of studies undertaken by the International Un ..."

Myocardial Revascularization(1st Edition)
Novel Percutaneous Approaches
by George S. Abela, Wiley-Liss
Hardcover, 300 Pages, Published 2001 by Wiley-Liss
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-36166-4, ISBN: 0-471-36166-6

"The percutaneous method of transluminal myocardial revascularization has roused enthusiasm in the field of cardiology because it is minimally invasive and relatively inexpensive. In his progressive new book, George Abela, a widely recognized pioneer in cardiology and lasers, has brought together the expertise of international leaders on the subject in this premier reference, Myocardial Revascularization: Novel Percutaneous Approaches. T ..."

Management of Genetic Syndromes(1st Edition)
by Suzanne B. Cassidy, Judith E. Allanson, Wiley-Liss
Hardcover, 554 Pages, Published 2001 by Wiley-Liss
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-31286-4, ISBN: 0-471-31286-X

"Although genetic disorders and syndromes are usually considered rare, their aggregate frequency makes them an inescapable part of medicine. It is crucial that affected individuals, their families, and their primary and specialty care physicians have an accurate and reliable resource so that the best care possible can be provided. Furthermore, with the remarkable surge of information that has become available due to networking of researc ..."

An Introduction to Molecular Medicine and Gene Therapy(1st Edition)
by Thomas F. Kresina, Wiley-Liss
Hardcover, 386 Pages, Published 2000 by Wiley-Liss
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-39188-3, ISBN: 0-471-39188-3

"An Introduction to Molecular Medicine and Gene Therapy Edited by Thomas F. Kresina, Ph.D. Gene therapy, or the use of genetic manipulation for disease treatment, is derived from advances in genetics, molecular biology, clinical medicine, and human genomics. Molecular medicine, the application of molecular biological techniques to disease treatment and diagnosis, is derived from the development of human organ transplantation, pharmacoth ..."

Familial Cancer and Prevention(1st Edition)
Molecular Epidemiology: A New Strategy Toward Cancer Control (UICC)
by Joji Utsunomiya, Walter Weber, John J. Mulvihill, Wiley-Liss
Hardcover, 559 Pages, Published 1999 by Wiley-Liss
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-24937-5, ISBN: 0-471-24937-8

"A New Strategy Toward Cancer Control. Still in its infancy, the familial/hereditary approach to cancer control is proving to be one of the most potent strategies in the war on cancer. Over the past few years the human genome project has generated an abundance of valuable information on the genetic origins of a range of cancers. Tests now exist for several hereditary, tumor-promoting genetic mutations-including those found in BRCA g ..."

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