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Aug 25, 2019

244 - The Zika Virus

August 25, 2019 / in 2016, BCM (sc), Medicine, Science / with No comments /

The Zika Virus: Background, Issues, and U.S. Response Considerations 1st Edition by Veronica Salazar

In late 2015, health officials in Brazil recognized a marked increase in the number of infants born with microcephaly (from Greek, meaning "small head"), a birth defect that may accompany significant, permanent brain damage.

283 - Controversies in Vascular Neurosurgery by Erol Veznedaroglu

August 24, 2019 / in 2016, BCM (sc), Medicine, Science / with No comments /

This concise, easy-to-use book offers expert insights into current controversies in vascular neurosurgery with a view to providing the practitioner with authoritative practical guidance that will assist in the management of difficult disease entities.

284 - Shiatsu Theory and Practice by Carola Beresford-Cooke

August 24, 2019 / in 2016, Alternative medicine, Other (sc), Science, Shiatsu / with No comments /

Written by a well-known and highly respected author and practitioner within the field, Shiatsu Theory and Practice is a complete introduction to the theory and practice of Zen shiatsu, drawing in detail on the theoretical foundation of both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Five Phase theory as well as that of Zen.

285 - An Introduction to Microwave Imaging for Breast Cancer Detection

August 24, 2019 / in 2016, BCM (sc), Biomedical Engineering, Medicine, Physics (sc), Science / with No comments /

An Introduction to Microwave Imaging for Breast Cancer Detection (Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering) by Raquel Cruz Conceição (Editor), Johan Jacob Mohr (Editor), Martin O'Halloran (Editor)

This book collates past and current research on one of the most promising emerging modalities for breast cancer detection. Readers will discover how, as a standalone technology or in conjunction with another modality, microwave imaging has the potential to provide reliable, safe and comfortable breast exams at low cost.

289 - Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases in Cancer

August 24, 2019 / in 2016, BCM (sc), BCM-N, Science / with No comments /

Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases in Cancer by Benjamin G. Neel (Editor), Nicholas K. Tonks (Editor)

This book aims to bridge the gap in understanding how protein-tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs), which carry out the reverse reaction of tyrosine phosphorylation, feature in cancer cell biology.

303 - Controlled Synthesis of Pt-Ni Bimetallic Catalysts

August 24, 2019 / in 2016, BCM (sc), Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Science / with No comments /

Controlled Synthesis of Pt-Ni Bimetallic Catalysts and Study of Their Catalytic Properties (Springer Theses) by Yuen Wu (Author)

This thesis focuses on the controlled synthesis of Pt-Ni bimetallic nanoparticles and the study of their catalytic properties.

304 - Ceramic Membranes

August 24, 2019 / in 2016, Other (sc), Science / with No comments /

Ceramic Membranes: New Opportunities and Practical Applications by Vitaly Gitis (Author), Gadi Rothenberg (Author)

This textbook gives a clear and coherent overview of ceramic membranes, from preparation methods all the way to applications and economics.

339 - Cognitive Neuroscience Robotics A

August 23, 2019 / in 2016, BCM (sc), Biotechnology, Robotics, Science / with No comments /

Cognitive Neuroscience Robotics A: Synthetic Approaches to Human Understanding by Masashi Kasaki (Editor), Hiroshi Ishiguro (Editor), Minoru Asada (Editor), Mariko Osaka (Editor), Takashi Fujikado (Editor)

Cognitive Neuroscience Robotics is the first introductory book on this new interdisciplinary area. This book consists of two volumes, the first of which, Synthetic Approaches to Human Understanding, advances human understanding from a robotics or engineering point of view. The second, Analytic Approaches to Human Understanding, addresses related subjects in cognitive science and neuroscience.

341 - Biology of C Reactive Protein in Health and Disease

August 23, 2019 / in 2016, BCM (sc), Biology, Medicine, Science / with No comments /

Biology of C Reactive Protein in Health and Disease by Waliza Ansar (Author), Shyamasree Ghosh (Author)

This book offers a comprehensive study of C-reactive protein (CRP) belonging to the pentraxin family, including a brief history of CRP, its structure, synthesis and evolution.

343 - Computational Protein Design

August 23, 2019 / in 2016, BCM (sc), Biology, Science / with No comments /

Computational Protein Design (Methods in Molecular Biology) by Ilan Samish (Editor)

The aim this volume is to present the methods, challenges, software, and applications of this widespread and yet still evolving and maturing field.

* Invertebrates

August 23, 2019 / in 2016, BCM (sc), Biology, Evolution, Genetics, Science / with No comments /

Invertebrates by Richard C. Brusca, Wendy Moore, Stephen M. Shuster (Author)

In the twelve years since publication of Invertebrates, Second Edition, fundamental shifts have occurred in our understanding of the origins and evolutionary relationships among protists and animals. These changes are largely due to the explosion of molecular phylogenetics and evo-devo research, emergence of the new field of animal genomics, major fossil discoveries in China, Australia, and elsewhere, and important new embryological and ultrastructural studies.

349 - Research Progress in Oligosaccharins

August 23, 2019 / in 2016, Agriculture, BCM (sc), Biology, Chemistry, Science / with No comments /

Research Progress in Oligosaccharins 1st ed. 2016 Edition by Heng Yin (Editor), Yuguang Du (Editor)

"Research Progress in Oligosaccharins" is a valuable tool for students and researchers who want to learn about this unique class of bioactive compounds.

* Organic Chemistry 5th Edition by Janice Gorzynski Smith Dr.

August 23, 2019 / in 2016, BCM (sc), Chemistry, Science / with No comments /

Smith's Organic Chemistry continues to breathe new life into the organic chemistry world. This new fifth edition retains its popular delivery of organic chemistry content in a student-friendly format. Janice Smith draws on her extensive teaching background to deliver organic chemistry in a way in which students learn: with limited use of text paragraphs and through concisely written bulleted lists and highly detailed well-labeled "teaching" illustrations.

362 - Amphibians and Reptiles of Land Between the Lakes

August 23, 2019 / in 2016, BCM (sc), Ecology, Enviroment, Science / with No comments /

Amphibians and Reptiles of Land Between the Lakes by Edmund J. Zimmerer (Author), David H. Snyder (Author), A. Floyd Scott (Author), David F. Frymire (Author)

Known for its natural beauty, Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is the largest inland peninsula in the United States. Consisting of 170,000 acres of forested and protected public land between Kentucky Lake (Tennessee River) and Lake Barkley (Cumberland River), this scenic sanctuary is visited by more than 1.4 million nature lovers annually and encompasses many diverse habitats, each supporting a particular community of plants and animals.

391 - Architecture Exploration of FPGA Based Accelerators for BioInformaticsApplications

August 13, 2019 / in 2016, BCM (sc), Engineering, Science, Technology / with No comments /

Architecture Exploration of FPGA Based Accelerators for BioInformatics Applications (Springer Series in Advanced Microelectronics Book 55) by B. Sharat Chandra Varma (Author), Kolin Paul (Author), M. Balakrishnan (Author)

This book presents an evaluation methodology to design future FPGA fabrics incorporating hard embedded blocks (HEBs) to accelerate applications.

392 - Frontiers in Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Research Volume 2

August 13, 2019 / in 2016, BCM (sc), Biology, Genetics, Medicine, Science / with No comments /

Frontiers in Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Research Volume 2 by Atta -ur-Rahman (Author), Shazia Anjum (Editor)

Stem cell and regenerative medicine research is a hot area of research which promises to change the face of medicine as it will be practiced in the years to come.

401 - Atmospheric Reaction Chemistry

August 13, 2019 / in 2016, BCM (sc), Chemistry, Science / with No comments /

Atmospheric Reaction Chemistry (Springer Atmospheric Sciences) by Hajime Akimoto (Author)

This book is aimed at graduate students and research scientists interested in gaining a deeper understanding of atmospheric chemistry, fundamental photochemistry, and gas phase and heterogeneous reaction kinetics. It also provides all necessary spectroscopic and kinetic data, which should be useful as reference sources for research scientists in atmospheric chemistry.

381 - Signal and Image Processing in Medical Applications

August 13, 2019 / in 2016, BCM (sc), Medicine, Science / with No comments /

Signal and Image Processing in Medical Applications (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology) by Amit Kumar (Author), Fahimuddin Shaik (Author, Contributor), B Abdul Rahim (Author, Contributor), D.Sravan Kumar (Author, Contributor)

This book highlights recent findings on and analyses conducted on signals and images in the area of medicine.

412 - Essential Oils Reference Guide Library

August 13, 2019 / in 2016, Alternative medicine, Chemistry, Other (sc), Science / with No comments /

Essential Oils Reference Guide Library (Essential Oil Healing Bundle) by KG Stiles (Author)

Quick and helpful reference guides to healing with essential oils.

416 - Respiratory Medicine and Science

August 10, 2019 / in 2016, BCM (sc), Biology, Medicine, Science / with No comments /

Respiratory Medicine and Science (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology) by Mieczyslaw Pokorski (Editor)

This is the book that provides expert advice on the clinical aspects of respiratory disorders. The exemplary topics are obstructive sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, angiological sequelae of sarcoidosis, or epidemiology of seasonal influenza epidemics.

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