Published May, 2012
By Augusto A. Litonjua
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Respiratory Medicine
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Vitamin D and the Lung: Mechanisms and Disease Associations delivers a concise, evidence-based review of the evidence for a role of vitamin D in various lung disorders.

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Published May, 2012
By Rodney R. Dietert and Robert W. Luebke
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Molecular and Integrative Toxicology
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Chronic diseases are the leading cause of deaths worldwide and according to the World Economics Council and the Harvard School of Public Health, the cost of chronic diseases is expected to reach a staggering 48% of global gross domestic product by the year 2030.

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Published May, 2012
By Hailing Jin and Walter Gassmann
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Methods in Molecular Biology
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This volume includes detailed techniques to examine mRNAs, small non-coding RNAs, protein-associated small RNAs, sulfur-containing RNAs, viral and satellite RNAs, RNA isoforms, and alternatively spliced RNA variants from various organisms, as well as key discussions of computational data processing for genome-wide datasets.

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Published May, 2012
By John H. Zhang, Jun Chen, Xiao-Ming Xu and Zao C. Xu
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Springer Protocols Handbooks
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The successful previous volume on this topic provided a detailed benchwork manual for the most commonly used animal models of acute neurological injuries including cerebral ischemia, hemorrhage, vasospasm, and traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries.

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Published May, 2012
By Aristidis Veves, John M. Giurini and Frank W. Logerfo
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Contemporary Diabetes
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In its updated edition, this book covers important advances in knowledge of the pathogenesis of diabetic foot problems, and reviews optimal treatment for this debilitating condition. Blends new knowledge with time-tested principles of diabetic foot management.

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Published May, 2012
By Cristina Costa Valles, Rafael Manez Mendiluce, Cristina Costa and Rafael Manez
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
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In this book, experts study characterizations of xenogeneic interactions at the cellular and molecular levels and describe the use of relevant small-animal and pig-to-primate models. It also covers related ethical and legal considerations.

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Published May, 2012
By Chrissa Kioussi
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Methods in Molecular Biology
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A volume in Springer's respected series outlining practical methodologies in a range of disciplines, this book includes stepwise, lab-ready protocols, expert tips and troubleshooting advice, providing the latest commentary on this promising medical technology.

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Published May, 2012
By Scott A. Rifkin
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Methods in Molecular Biology
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Over the last two decades advances in genotyping technology, and the development of quantitative genetic analytical techniques have made it possible to dissect complex traits and link quantitative variation in traits to allelic variation on chromosomes or quantitative trait loci (QTLs).

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Published May, 2012
By Teresa Whei-Mei Fan, Andrew N. Lane and Richard M. Higashi
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Methods in Pharmacology and Toxicology
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Vital to academic researchers, the medical field, and especially to biotech and pharmaceutical scientists, metabolomics is a rapidly expanding field that will provide a key link between functional biology (phenotypes) and the inner workings of cells in tissues or whole organisms.

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Published May, 2012
By Motonari Kondo
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
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In the summer of 1988, my developmental biology professor announced to the class that hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) had finally been purified.

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