Derek J. Chadwick

Drawing together contributions from a diverse group of international experts in the field, this collection of papers examines the biology and patholog…

The recent identification of susceptibility genes for schizophrenia, depression and learning and memory dysfunction suggest that psychiatric disorders…

Rice is the most important food crop for half the world's population. Over the last three decades, the imporvement in human nutrition and health in As…

Seemingly simple behaviours turn out, on reflection, to be discouragingly complex. For many years, cognitive operations such as sensation, perception,…

Prominent contributors address issues regarding the toxicity of aluminum which causes an encephalopathy in renal dialysis patients and is also known t…

Composed of contributions from experts in the chemical and biological sciences, it explores host-guest molecular interactions leading to the formation…

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

The increase in the world population and changes in welfare have led to an enormously expanding demand for food. In the industrialized world, food sur…

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) comprises a group of idiopathic diseases of the intestine characterized by chronic inflammation of the bowel with per…

An interdisciplinary and multinational group of specialists present contributions describing the current status of vaccines against virally induced tu…

This exciting book brings together an international and interdisciplinary group of experts to discuss the importance of pulsatile signalling in the in…

Many different pathological conditions are currently under investigation as therapeutic targets of purines including cancer, cardiovascular conditions…

Reviews recent basic research into IgE, mast cells, and the allergic response and the relevance of this work to human pathophysiology, and discusses n…

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

This book brings together contributions from key investigators in the area of Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) channel structure and function. It co…

This exciting book brings together an international and interdisciplinary group of experts to discuss the importance of pulsatile signalling in the in…

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

Working on Corticotropin-Releasing Factor in a variety of systems, experts present a coherent depiction of this peptide's role in the control and coor…

Chronic inflammation predisposes to some forms of cancer and the host response to malignant disease shows several parallels with inflammation and woun…

A comprehensive review of current thinking on the biosynthesis, function and evolution of secondary metabolites in animals, plants and microorganisms.…

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…

Using a multidisciplinary approach, it combines anatomical, cellular and physiological studies by preeminent experts. Features important insights into…

ATP, the intracellular energy source, is also an extremely important cell–cell signalling molecule for a wide variety of cells across evolutionarily d…

The heat shock, or cell stress, response was first identified in the polytene chromosomes of Drosophila. This was later related to the appearance of n…

This book brings together contributions from key investigators in the area of pathological pain. It covers the molecular basis of receptors and channe…

Cl- absorption and HCO3- secretion are intimately associated processes vital to epithelial function, itself a key physiological activity. Until recent…

Part of the prestigious Novartis Foundation, this is the first book to review the pathology associated with acetaldehyde, a known toxic agent found in…

Insect-Plant Interactions and Induced Plant Defence Chair: John A. Pickett, 1999 This book examines the sophisticated mechanisms that plants use to de…

Recent application of the techniques of molecular biology and patch-clamp physiology has led to rapid advances in understanding the molecular events i…

The formation of blood vessels is an essential aspect of embryogenesis in vertebrates. It is a central feature of numerous post-embryonic processes, i…

Recent application of the techniques of molecular biology and patch-clamp physiology has led to rapid advances in understanding the molecular events i…

The pacemaking and conduction system (PCS) is vital for generating and synchronizing the heart beat. Dysfunction of this system can be a direct cause …

The ability at the molecular level to keep track of time is a property shared by organisms ranging from the simplest unicells to humans. The primary f…

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…

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

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

Details the application of positron emission tomography (PET) to the mapping of human cerebral cortical function. Coverage includes all aspects of PET…

A compilation of articles by prominent experts in their respective fields on compensation for and collaboration with indigenous people in regard to th…

A number of chronic respiratory diseases including chronic bronchitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis are characterized by mucus hypersecr…

Drawing together contributions from a diverse group of international experts in the field, this collection of papers examines the biology and patholog…

Prestigious contributors describe the genetic, molecular, anatomical and neurochemical mechanisms and pathways that operate to regulate and control ci…

Oxygen sensing is a key physiological function of many tissues, but the identity of the sensor, the signalling pathways linking the sensor to the effe…

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

Useful throughout history for their medical as well as other benefits, plant-derived compounds have gained particular importance recently, due to envi…

As part of a continuing effort to tackle issues of major social concern, this 280th conference of internationally recognized experts from the fields o…