Forthcoming Molecular Biology Books

Forthcoming Books

1. The Functional Fold

   Amyloid Structures in Nature

   Edited by Suzi Jarvis, Anika Mostaert

   Bringing together a wide variety of examples of functional amyloid in a single volume, this book explores the importance of amyloid fibrils in fungi, bacteria, algae, invertebrate, and vertebrate animals for providing environmental protection, structural integrity, and regulating biochemical...

   To Be Published May 30th 2012 by Pan Stanford Publishing
2. Quantitative Biology

   From Molecular to Cellular Systems

   Edited by Michael E. Wall

   Series: Chapman & Hall/CRC Mathematical & Computational Biology

   Providing an overview of quantitative biology, this book presents practical tools for the observation, modeling, design, and manipulation of biosystems from the molecular to cellular levels. Each chapter offers an introduction to fundamental concepts and computational, mathematical, and...

   To Be Published August 12th 2012 by CRC Press
3. Chronic Inflammation

   Molecular Pathophysiology, Nutritional and Therapeutic Interventions

   Edited by Sashwati Roy, Debasis Bagchi, Siba P. Raychaudhuri

   Designed to target scientists as well as clinicians, this book provides critical understanding of the key checkpoints that regulate chronic inflammation—which is associated with numerous chronic diseases and disorders, including atherosclerosis, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity....

   To Be Published August 20th 2012 by CRC Press
4. Molecular Motors in Bionanotechnology

   By Keith Firman, Keith Firman

   This book describes a wide range of molecular motors, ranging from chemical motors to biological motors, in a manner that updates, or reviews, both classification of the type of motor and the grouping into families. Many techniques have evolved to study and characterise molecular motors at the...

   To Be Published August 30th 2012 by Pan Stanford Publishing
5. Handbook of Cyanobacteria

   By T. A. Sarma

   This handbook acquaints readers with the exciting developments in various areas of cyanobacterial research in the backdrop of the publication of complete genome sequence of the cyanobacterium Synechocystis sp. strain PCC 6803 in 1996. It begins with a summary of the current knowledge on the...

   To Be Published September 14th 2012 by Science Publishers
6. Ornamental Geophytes

   From Basic Science to Sustainable Production

   Edited by Rina Kamenetsky, Hiroshi Okubo

   This book summarizes current approaches in the biology and global production of ornamental geophytes. It provides the most recent reviews in bulb physiology, genetics, plant protection, and postharvest biology. Chapters cover historical perspectives; taxonomy and phylogeny; breeding and genetics;...

   To Be Published September 23rd 2012 by CRC Press
7. Structural Glycobiology

   Edited by Elizabeth Yuriev, Paul A. Ramsland

   Structural glycobiology is a rapidly growing field of research that examines the structural and functional roles of carbohydrates. This book investigates how research findings have revealed key structural and associated biological information on carbohydrates and glycolipids. The first part focuses...

   To Be Published October 2nd 2012 by CRC Press
8. Neurons and the DHA Principle

   By Raymond C. Valentine, David L. Valentine

   The role of omega-3 fatty acid DHA in brain health and degeneration is explained well as the molecular biology of this fatty acid in neurons. This new approach, which uses benefit/risk analysis, has led to a new theory of neurodegeneration. This book provides in-depth coverage of the molecular...

   To Be Published October 31st 2012 by CRC Press
9. Nobel Laureates

   The Art and Science of Chemistry in Biomedical Research Volume 1

   By Vassil St. Georgiev

   Providing detailed summaries, this reference reviews the biomedical research conducted over the last 110 years for which most of the Nobel Prizes in Chemistry have been awarded. It encompasses not only the initial discoveries made in each particular field of science that were honored with a Nobel...

   To Be Published November 15th 2012 by CRC Press
10. Vitamin-Binding Proteins

    Functional Consequences

    Edited by Krishnamurti Dakshinamurti, Shyamala Dakshinamurti

    Vitamins are essential micronutrients possessing a diverse chemical nature required by humans. Minor changes in the chemical structure of vitamins can cause major differences in their binding to proteins and therefore in their biological function. This book summarizes the current knowledge base...

    To Be Published January 14th 2013 by CRC Press