Mechanisms of Disease: An Introduction to Clinical Science

Mechanisms of Disease: An Introduction to Clinical Science
by Stephen Tomlinson (Editor), Anthony M. Heagerty (Editor), Anthony P. Weetman (Editor), Rayaz A. Malik (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 340 pages
* Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 2 edition (April 21, 2008)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0521818583

Book Description
To reflect the changing face of undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, this new edition emphasises the principles of disease processes and their underlying mechanisms, bringing the content up to date with the latest developments from the fields of molecular and cellular biology. The focus is on describing the fundamental features of pathophysiological processes with examples to illustrate the similar mechanisms underlying apparently diverse clinical conditions. By understanding the cellular interactions in one disease area, similar principles can be applied to other disease groups and to the scientific basis of medical management and treatment strategies. Throughout, the student is encouraged to evaluate and integrate the evidence critically, developing skills for self-directed learning and the application of knowledge. To further encourage the reader to integrate the theory with clinical practice, each chapter concludes with a series of clinical scenarios and MCQs, with answers provided.

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Archaea: Evolution, Physiology, and Molecular Biology

Archaea: Evolution, Physiology, and Molecular Biology
by Roger A. Garrett (Editor), Hans-Peter Klenk (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 400 pages
* Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (January 9, 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1405144041

Book Description
Introduced by Crafoord Prize winner Carl Woese, this volume combines reviews of the major developments in archaeal research over the past 10-15 years with more specialized articles dealing with important recent breakthroughs. Drawing on major themes presented at the June 2005 meeting held in Munich to honor the Archaea pioneers Wolfram Zillig and Karl O. Stetter, the book provides a thorough survey of the field from its controversial beginnings to its ongoing expansion to include aspects of eukaryotic biology. The editors have assembled articles from the premier researchers in this rapidly burgeoning field, including an account by Carl Woese of his original discovery of the Archaea (until 1990 termed archaebacteria) and the initially mixed reactions of the scientific community. The review chapters and specialized articles address the emerging significance of the Archaea within a broader scientific and technological context, and include accounts of cutting-edge research developments. The book spans archaeal evolution, biology and molecular and cellular biology and will be an essential reference for both graduate students and researchers.

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