Basic Sciences

With universal appeal (everyone poops, after all), this witty, illustrated description of over two dozen dookies (each with a medical explanation written by a doctor) details what one can learn about health and well-being by studying what's in the bowl. A floater? It's probably due to a buildup of g... More

This book, Biochemistry covers basic biochemical concepts and focuses on biomolecules, metabolic pathways, bioenergetics, and biochemical physiology of man and other organisms. A new chapter on the recombinant DNA technology and its applications; and new sections on post-translational events and mod... More

New Page 1 Instant Notes in Immunology provides a concise yet comprehensive introduction to immunology, providing easy access to the core information in the field. The book covers all important areas in immunology in a format which is ideal for learning and rapid revision. It also features ... More

According to conventional wisdom, our genes and lifestyles are the most important causes of the most deadly ailments of our time. Conventional wisdom may be wrong. In this controversial book, the eminent biologist Paul W. Ewald offers some startling arguments: -Germs appear to be at the root of hear... More

Table of Contents1. Introduction- Exploring Life. UNIT ONE- THE CHEMISTRY OF LIFE. 2. The Chemical Context of Life. 3. Water and the Fitness of the Environment. 4. Carbon and the Molecular Diversity of Life. 5. The Structure and Function of Macromolecules. UNIT TWO- THE CELL. 6. A Tour of the Cell. ... More

Completely Revised and Redesigned For Today's Students Since 1960, this leading text has taught thousands of students the fundamentals of non rigid body mechanics. Now, the new author team of Riley, Sturges, and Morris have revised the text to appeal to today's students by updating the illustration ... More

What is gene therapy? How are genes delivered? Which diseases can be treated? What is the status of current clinical trials? What are the ethical issues? What are the future prospects? Understanding Gene Therapy answers all these questions and more, providing an ideal introduction to this complex an... More

What is the influenza virus? Why are people so worried about pandemic influenza? What is a pandemic? Will it really happen? What is the real situation of avian influenza in humans in Asia? What are governments in the region doing to control the epidemic in birds? Are we overreacting to a couple of h... More

Concise yet comprehensive, Instant Notes in Immunology provides easy access to core areas in immunology. Topics covered include the immune system, cells and development of the immune system, lymphoid organs and tissues, antibodies, cytokines, antigen recognition, immune system response and regulatio... More