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Human Identity and Identification
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Subject(s): Forensic anthropology | Identification | Human body | Identity (Psychology) Summary: "Few things are as interesting to us as our own bodies and, by extension, our own identities. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the relationship between the body, environment and society. Reflecting upon these developments, t

Introduction to Cancer Biology
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Summary: "This concise overview of the fundamental concepts of cancer biology is ideal for those with little or no background in the field. A summary of global cancer patterns introduces students to the general principles of how cancers arise and the risk factors involved. By focusing on fundamental examples of the signalling pathways with

Corneal Collagen Cross Linking
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Subject(s): Cornea -- Diseases Diagnosis | Cornea -- Diseases Treatment Summary: "The first of its kind, this comprehensive book, Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking, brings together cross-linking theory, treatment, outcomes, complications and their management. Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking provides a concise yet comprehensive summary of the cr

Plant Tissue Culture : an Introductory Text
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Subject(s): Plant tissue culture Summary: Plant tissue culture (PTC) is basic to all plant biotechnologies and is an exciting area of basic and applied sciences with considerable scope for further research. PTC is also the best approach to demonstrate the totipotency of plant cells, and to exploit it for numerous practical applications. It offe

Neurogenetics : a Guide for Clinicians
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Subject(s): Nervous system -- Diseases Genetic aspects | Neurogenetics Summary: "Progress in genetic knowledge is profoundly affecting medical practice, and no clinical specialty has more diseases associated with genetic mutations than neurology. As a more complete picture of the genes which give rise to neurological disease is obtained, tr

Continuum Mechanics and Thermodynamics : from Fundamental Concepts to Governing Equations
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Subject(s): Continuum mechanics | Thermodynamics -- Mathematics Summary: "Continuum mechanics and thermodynamics are foundational theories of many fields of science and engineering. This book presents a fresh perspective on these fundamental topics, connecting micro- and nanoscopic theories and emphasizing topics relevant to understanding s

Statistical Principles for the Design of Experiments
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Subject(s): Experimental design Summary: "This book is about the statistical principles behind the design of effective experiments and focuses on the practical needs of applied statisticians and experimenters engaged in design, implementation and analysis. Emphasising the logical principles of statistical design, rather than mathematical ca

Genetic Mapping in Experimental Populations
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Subject(s): Gene mapping Summary: "Genetic linkage maps are an increasingly important tool in both fundamental and applied research, enabling the study and deployment of genes that determine important biological traits. This concise introduction to genetic mapping in species with disomic inheritance enables life science graduate students an

Research in Medicine : Planning a Project, Writing a Thesis
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Subject(s): Medicine -- Research | Medical writing | Dissertations, Academic Summary: "Health professionals are increasingly drawn towards research in the course of their training, often with little guidance on the skills and techniques required. This practical text provides essential advice to guide the beginner through the processes invol

Behavioral Genetics of the Mouse
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Subject(s): Mice -- Genetics | Behavior genetics Summary: "The first volume in the new Cambridge Handbooks in Behavioral Genetics, Behavioral Genetics of the Mouse provides baseline information on normal behaviors, essential in both the design of experiments using genetically-modified or pharmacologically-treated animals, and in the interpr

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