Authors:D. Rusciano, M.M. Burger,
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Keywords: techniques, biochemistry, molecular, biology, laboratory, volume, metastasis, experimental, approaches, cancer
Number of Pages: 372
Published: 2000-12-25
List price: $250.00
ISBN-10: 0444823727
ISBN-13: 9780444823724

Hardbound. The book describes most of the methods that are currently used in metastasis research. Both in vivo and in vitro protocols are illustrated, so that the metastatic process can be either analysed as a whole, or single events addressed separately. Each method is described in the frame of the metastatic process, therefore its significance and its limitations in the context of metastasis are always taken into account. Whenever possible, several alternative procedures are reported per each experimental issue, so that the researcher can choose the one that better suits her/his needs and po

Authors:Joerg Niewoehner, Christof Tannert,
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Keywords: societal, context, assessment, technology, therapy, prospective, gene
Number of Pages: 274
Published: 2006-10-11
List price: $155.00
ISBN-10: 0444528067
ISBN-13: 9780444528063

This book presents work that has been conducted as part of the research project "Discourse on ethical questions of biomedicine" of the interdisciplinary Working Group Bioethics and Science Communication at the Max-Delbrueck-Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC)in Berlin-Buch, Germany. This book offers ground-breaking ideas on how the daily interworking of cutting-edge biomedical research assess the broader social context and its communication to stakeholders and the public. Editors cover three aspects: Scientific, Ethical and Legal, and Perception and Communication. This work establishes an inte

Authors:D.a. Siginer, D. De Kee, R.p. Chhabra,
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Keywords: rheology, volume, series, fluids, non, flow, advances, newtonian
Number of Pages: 1544
Published: 1999-05-21
List price: $468.00
ISBN-10: 0444826793
ISBN-13: 9780444826794

These two volumes contain chapters written by experts in such areas as bio and food rheology, polymer rheology, flow of suspensions, flow in porous media, electrorheological fluids, etc. Computational as well as analytical mathematical descriptions, involving appropriate constitutive equations deal with complex flow situations of industrial importance. This work is unique in that it brings together state of the art reviews and recent advances in a variety of areas, involving viscoelastic materials, in a desirable and timely manner.

Author: P. Massacci
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Keywords: mineral, processing, rome, italy, developments, july, congress, xxi, proceedings, international
Number of Pages: 2276
Published: 2000-07-01
List price: $567.00
ISBN-10: 0444502831
ISBN-13: 9780444502834

These three volumes (Golden Nuggets) present the latest knowledge in the science and technology of mineral processing and new industry applications, related to the following topics: mineral and material characterization and liberation, comminution, classification and agglomeration, hydro and biohydrometallurgy, physical separation processing, flotation, and process simulation and control. Due to the increasing application of mineral processing techniques in waste treatment, recycling and soil remediation have received special attention.The three volumes present a selected collection of peer-

Authors:M. Fuentes, M. Elices, A. Martin-Meizoso, J.-M. Marti
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Keywords: structural, integrity, society, european, volume, mechanics, applications, challenges, fracture
Number of Pages: 274
Published: 2000-09-27
List price: $176.00
ISBN-10: 0080436994
ISBN-13: 9780080436999

This book contains 15 fully peer-reviewed Invited Papers which were presented at the 13th Biennial European Conference on Fracture and is a companion to the CD-ROM http://www.elsevier.com/locate/isbn/008043701xProceedings.The organisers of the ECF 13 opted from the very beginning for an application-orientated conference, and consequently, this book contributes to the understanding of fracture phenomena, and disseminates fracture concepts and their application to the solution of engineering problems to practitioners in a wide range of fields.The fields covered in this book can be broadly class

Author: T. Lufkin
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Keywords: advances, volume, developmental, biology, biochemistry, organogenesis, patterning, homeobox, gene, control, embryonic, murine
Number of Pages: 278
Published: 2003-12-17
List price: $210.00
ISBN-10: 0444514988
ISBN-13: 9780444514981

The first homeobox gene was molecular cloned nearly two decades ago, and since that time tremendous progress has been made in our understanding of the distribution of homeobox genes in the genomes of many animal species and the common functional role the encoded homeodomains play in cell-type specification, morphogenesis and development.The amino acid sequence of the homeodomain, as well as the presence of other conserved protein domains, has allowed the classification of homeodomain-containing proteins (homeoproteins) into over thirty separate families (e.g. Hox, Dlx, Msx, Otx, Hmx, Cdx etc.)

Authors:S. Neaime, N. Colton,
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Keywords: east, middle, volume, research, economics, prospects, opportunities, finance, missed, money, future
Number of Pages: 259
Published: 2005-06-30
List price: $117.95
ISBN-10: 0762312165
ISBN-13: 9780762312160

This volume contains three main themes. The first theme relates to financial developments in the MENA region, emphasizing the role of stock markets and portfolio flows, foreign direct investments and private and public savings in the growth and development experience of the region. We see echoed throughout the first few chapters the notion that financial liberalization has many benefits as well as risks not only for the countries involved, but for international investors as well. For the countries of this region, we see the promise of enhanced growth and development through more developed f