The Dictionary of Human Biology and Evolution (DHBE) covers a broad range of subjects within human biology, physical anthropology, anatomy, auxology, primatology, physiology, genetics, paleontology and zoology. Packed with 13000 descriptions of terms, specimens, sites and names, DHBE also includes information on over 1000 word roots, taxonomies and reference tables for extinct, recent and extant primates, geological and oxygen isotope chronologies, illustrations of landmarks, bones and muscles and an illustration of current hominid phylogeny.

This work provides clear, concise, and up-to-date definitions of terms in the fields of cell biology, biochemistry, and biomedicine. Over 23,000 entries include 4,000 chemical structures and their functions and 1,100 equations of enzymatic reactions. About 600 restriction endonucleases and their specific activities are explained. Trade or brand names of drugs, mechanisms of action, and medicinal applications of antibiotics are defined. Molecular weights and chemical structures of the most commonly used chemicals, antibiotics, drugs, naturally occurring compounds, products of DNA recombinant technology and substances of environmental concern are all covered in this comprehensive reference.

In this edition, more than 10,000 entries have been revised and updated, and over 5,000 new entries have been added to keep pace with recent advances in health care. Comprehensive, authoritative definitions - including expanded definitions of major diseases, disorders, procedures, and drugs. Hundreds of lab test definitions describe and explain key lab tests. Pronunciations and eponyms for key entries assist the reader in learning and using terminology in everyday practice. Color Atlas of Human Anatomy contains dozens of full-color, clearly labeled drawings of all body systems, to assist with learning or reviewing anatomy. Nearly 2,500 colorful photographs and drawings illustrate all subject areas - more than 800 new.

The Encyclopedia of Human Biology includs more than 670 articles in 37 different biological fields. this fully revised edition features one of the most renowned editorial Advisory Boards ever assembled. All articles have been subjected to rigorous peer review to ensure consistent presentation of the highest quality. The Encyclopedia examines each subject in individual, cohesive articles. Arranged alphabetically for easy access, each article contains a brief outline, glossary of unusual terms, a short concise definition of the subject, an in-depth development of the topic, recent bibliography, extensive cross references to other articles in the Encyclopedia, and tables and illustrations including more than 100 color plates.

The Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition, provides information on the foundations of nutrition science, along with the biology and functions of vitamins and other essential nutrients present in the human diet. The book's content offers a modern understanding of the links between diet and health effects, including diseases of recognized nutritional etiology. This overview of the genetic and molecular aspects of nutrient-health interrelationships includes important content on topics like nutrigenomics, metabolomics and the microbiome. Provides an excellent overview of the field of human nutrition- Includes interdisciplinary chapters written by experts from around the world - chapters written by academics and practitioners from various fields and regions ensure the knowledge within is easily understood.

The more than 550 articles in the Encyclopedia of Reproduction encompass every aspect of the biology of reproduction throughout the entire animal kingdom, covering invertebrates to humans. Each article includesa glossary and an introduction, as well as illustrations and a bibliography. Extensive aids to the reader are provided through a detailed subject index, cross references to related articles, and an index of articles by category. The Encyclopedia addresses non-mammalian as well as mammalian systems, from the most basic to the latest advances in assisted reproduction in humans.

Encyclopedia of Reproduction, Second Edition, Six Volume Set comprehensively reviews biology and abnormalities, also covering the most common diseases in humans, such as prostate and breast cancer, as well as normal developmental biology, including embryogenesis, gestation, birth and puberty. Each article provides a comprehensive overview of the selected topic to inform a broad spectrum of readers, from advanced undergraduate students, to research professionals. Chapters also explore the latest advances in cloning, stem cells, endocrinology, clinical reproductive medicine and genomics.

Encyclopedia of Microbiology, Fourth Edition builds on the solid foundation established in earlier versions, adding new material that reflects recent advances in the field. Focus areas include Animal and Plant Microbiomes' and 'Global Impact of Microbes . The thematic organization of the work allows users to focus on specific areas. This work covers the entire field of microbiology, from basic principles, to applied technologies. It also includes chapters that are enriched with figures and graphs.

With more than 700 expert authors from 22 different countries, the Encyclopedia of Immunology, Second Edition is the largest comprehensive reference source of current immunological knowledge available. It provides a broad scope and high level of expertise to the many aspects of the field of immunology and related areas, including microbiology, virology, and parasitology. Arranged into 31 subject areas with extensive cross-referencing and subject indexes in each volume. Concise definitions of the subject area also introduce each entry. The work includes more than 60 new entries, a glossary of immunological terms in each volume, a total of 500 figures and tables, and color plates sections.

The Encyclopedia of Immunobiology provides an integrated source of immunological knowledge currently available. It consists of broad ranging, validated summaries on all of the major topics in the field as written by a team of leading experts. The large number of topics covered include experimental and clinical immunology, microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, veterinary science, physiology, and hematology.The book is built in thematic sections that allow readers to rapidly navigate around related content. Specific sections focus on basic, applied, and clinical immunology. Contains tables, pictures, and multimedia features and in-depth coverage.

This work has been extensively revised and updated to reflect the 50% increase in identified and accepted viruses since the year 2000. With over 25% new chapters and over 1000 illustrations, this edition takes into account the new developments in virology research by including information on new emerging diseases such as avian flu, SARS and West Nile and the ability of some viruses to be used as agents of bioterrorism. Extensive coverage on AIDS and HIV, viral immunology and vaccines, the economic importance and control of virus diseases, and the origin, history, evolution and phylogeny of viruses.

This encyclopaedia provides a reference source of knowledge on stressors, the biological mechanisms involved in the stress response, the effects of activating the stress response mechanisms and the disorders that may arise as a consequence of acute or chronic stress. In addition to subjects traditionally associated with hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, the encyclopaedia covers a range of related topics such as neuroimmune interactions, cytokines, psychiatric disorders, enzymatic disorders of adrenal steroids and opioids in the adrenal medulla and the brain. It goes beyond the biology of stress and includes such stress-related subjects as behaviour, psychiatric and psychosomatic disorders, the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems, reproductive function, immune function, work, post-traumatic stress, and predisposition to disease.

The CRC Desk Reference for Nutrition defines hundreds of terms used in nutrition science, providing quick answers to questions encountered by students in their day-to-day work and research. Reflecting the hybrid nature of nutrition science, the book collects terms from biochemistry, molecular biology, and other related disciplines in one convenient volume. In the CRC Desk Reference for Nutrition key information on nutrition topics from Additives to Vitamins is alphabetized, summarized, tabulated, and illustrated. This time-saving source of new facts, ideas, and terminology in nutrition science is a much-needed reference for everyone in this field.

This work provides a full spectrum of information in a single source on enzyme-catalyzed reactions. The Enzyme Reference: A Comprehensive Guidebook to Enzyme Nomenclature, Reactions, and Methods includes 20,000 review articles and seminal research papers. Additionally, it provides a novel treatment of so-called ATPase and GTPase reactions to account for the noncovalent substratelike and productlike states of molecular motors, elongation factors, transporters, DNA helicases, G-reulatory proteins, and other energases.

The Handbook of Nutrition and Food provides a reference guide for many of the issues on health and well being that are affected by nutrition. The third edition contains 20 new chapters, 50 percent new figures, and updates to most of the previously existing chapters. Part I is devoted to food, including its composition, constituents, labeling, and analysis. There is also a chapter on the laws that regulate food and its protection. Part II focuses on nutrition as a science, covering basic terminology, nutritional biochemistry, nutrition and genetics, food intake regulation, and micronutrients. This section also includes a chapter on the nutritional needs of nonhuman species and a chapter on finding mouse models for human disease studies. Part III discusses the nutrient needs of humans, from infants to older adults, as well as needs under special circumstances, such as elite athletes, vegetarians, and space travelers. Part IV addresses assessment of nutrient intake adequacy. Part V examines clinical nutrition, from assessments in the clinic setting through the many conditions that are likely to be presented in a medical practice.

This encyclopedic reference contains the latest knowledge on all virus genera in the standardized format of lists, tables and figures. Each of the 241 taxonomically ordered chapters provides highly structured and condensed information on a single virus genus from a leading world expert. The data covers individual genus members, historical events, virion morphology, genome properties, replication strategy, properties of individual transcripts and proteins, sequence accession numbers, biological properties, diseases, recombinant vector constructs, vaccine strains, key references, as well as a high-resolution particle image and a drawing of the genome organization.