Gail Cardew

Gramicidin channels have been studied intensively for more than 25 years. They serve as model transport systems for large protein ion channels, since …

This book describes a diverse analysis of the five somatostatin receptors; somatostatin gene regulation; promatostatin processing; mechanisms of signa…

Telomeres and Telomerase Chairman: Sydney Brenner, 1997 Telomeres are the protective genetic elements located at the ends of chromosomes and are essen…

The use of oligonucleotides as therapeutic agents rests upon their ability to interfere, in a sequence-specific manner, with the fundamental machinery…

Gap junctions are key elements in communication between cells in multicellular organisms. It is clear that their activity is essential for normal embr…

This book contains chapters by some of the leading figures in the field of evolutionary psychology. The latest data are presented on evolutionary theo…

There is an urgent need to uncover new therapies that will protect against malaria, as the parasite becomes increasingly resistant to available drugs …

This book details the rapidly advancing research on the development of the cerebral cortex. Topics covered include: new physiological data showing pat…

T cells are a specialized population of immune cells that aid the immune system in combating various types of invading pathogens. This book presents u…

'Homology' as a concept became increasingly elusive during the course of the 20th century. The central debates and controversies concern both fundamen…

The mapping of human genes is proceeding rapidly. Genes associated with specific inherited diseases are being identified, often providing insight into…

Epigenetics pertains to the development of an organism from an undifferential cell, resulting in the successive formation and development of organs an…

This new work contains the first integrated discussion of the role of olfaction in mosquito-host interactions. It covers the practical applications of…

The molecular mechanisms and protein species associated with the mineralization of mature dental enamel are active areas of research. This book focuse…

This up-to-the-minute account examines how radionuclides affect human health. It explores how radionuclides travel through various food chains and how…

Asthma is a growing health problem throughout the developed world. This volume presents a critical review of all the possible factors for this rising …

Microbial responses to acidic and alkaline pH are important in many areas of bacteriology. For example, the mechanisms of resistance to acidic pH are …

This volume examines obesity disorders which can lead to diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidaemia. It offers an interdisciplinary and international …

Gap junctions are key elements in communication between cells in multicellular organisms. It is clear that their activity is essential for normal embr…