Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry, Twenty Sixth Edition Posted by R Santhosh Kalash on 8/26/2013 06:42:00 pm No comments

The text is divided into two introductory chapters (“Biochemistry & Medicine” and “Water & pH”) followed by six main sections. Section I deals with the structures and functions of proteins and enzymes, the workhorses of the body. Because almost all of the reactions in cells are catalyzed by enzymes, it is vital to understand the properties of enzymes before considering other topics. Section II explains how various cellular reactions either utilize or release energy, and it traces the pathways by which carbohydrates and lipids...

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Instant Notes in Biochemistry, Second Edition Posted by R Santhosh Kalash on 8/26/2013 06:29:00 pm No comments

Three years ago, the sight of first-year students wading through acres of fine print in enormous biochemistry textbooks led us to believe that there must be a better way; a book that presented the core information in a much more accessible format. Hence Instant Notes in Biochemistry was born. The tremendous success of this book has proved the concept. However, not surprisingly, we did not get everything right at the first attempt. Student readers and lecturing staff told us about the relatively scant coverage of gene expression, for example,...

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Journal of Medicinal Chemistry- March 2013 Vol 56 No.5,6 Posted by R Santhosh Kalash on 8/25/2013 08:03:00 pm No comments

Journal of Medicinal Chemistry- March 14 2013 Vol 56 No.5  About the Cover: A model for asymmetric disulfides binding to human thioredoxin. The inhibitor docks onto thioredoxin’s active site where its benzimidazolyl group interacts with a tryptophan indole near the active site.  View the article  Selective Inhibition of Extracellular Thioredoxin by Asymmetric Disulfides, Thomas R. DiRaimondo et al., Standford university, US.  DOWNLOAD THE JOURNAL HERE Journal of Medicinal Chemistry- March 28 2013...

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Textbook of Medical Physiology, Eleventh Edition Posted by R Santhosh Kalash on 8/25/2013 07:47:00 pm No comments

The first edition of the Textbook of Medical Physiology was written by Arthur C. Guyton almost 50 years ago. Unlike many major medical textbooks, which often have 20 or more authors, the first eight editions of the Textbook of Medical Physiology were written entirely by Dr. Guyton with each new edition arriving on schedule for nearly 40 years. Over the years, Dr. Guyton’s textbook became widely used throughout the world and was translated into 13 languages. A major reason for the book’s unprecedented success was his uncanny ability to explain...

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Concept of Genetics, Eighth Edition Posted by R Santhosh Kalash on 8/25/2013 07:39:00 pm No comments

This book is known for its clear writing style, emphasis on concepts, visual art program and thoughtful coverage of all areas of genetics. The authors capture readers' interest with up-to-date coverage of cutting-edge topics and research. The authors emphasize those concepts that readers should come to understand and take away with them, not a myriad of details and exceptions that need to memorized and are soon forgotten. In addition to topics traditionally covered in genetics, this book has increased coverage of genomics, including proteomics...

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Cell and Molecular Biology: Concepts and Experiments, Sixth Edition Posted by R Santhosh Kalash on 8/25/2013 03:19:00 pm No comments

A molecular model of the membrane of a synaptic vesicle. Within nerve cells, a synaptic vesicle consists of a cellular membrane surrounding a soluble compartment filled with neurotransmitter molecules. Vesicles of this type are assembled in the vicinity of a nerve cell’s nucleus and then transported to the tip of the axon. There the vesicle awaits the arrival of a nerve impulse that will induce it to fuse with the overlying plasma membrane, releasing its contents into the narrow cleft that separates the nerve cell from a neighboring cell. The...

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Developmental Biology, Seventh Edition Posted by R Santhosh Kalash on 8/24/2013 06:23:00 pm No comments

During the past four years, the field of developmental biology has begun a new metamorphosis. The Ninth Edition of Developmental Biology mirrors this shift with a wholly revised text, over 600 new literature citations, and substantial reorganization of content. The introductory section has been streamlined from six chapters to three one each on developmental anatomy, the mechanisms of gene regulation during differentiation, and cell cell communication during morphogenesis. Another new feature is the addition of short part openers that address...

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Biochemistry, Seventh Edition Posted by R Santhosh Kalash on 8/24/2013 12:09:00 am No comments

Since its first edition in 1975, this extraordinary textbook has helped shape the way that biochemistry is taught, and has become one of the most trusted books in the field. It offers exceptionally clear writing, innovative graphics, coverage of the latest research techniques and advances, and a signature emphasis on physiological and medical relevance. The seventh edition has been updated throughout, including many new advances on genetic regulation, and revamped coverage of the integration of metabolism in the context of diet and obesity....

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Bioprocess Engineering Principles Posted by R Santhosh Kalash on 8/23/2013 10:56:00 pm No comments

Recent developments in genetic and molecular biology have excited world-wide interest in biotechnology. The ability to manipulate DNA has already changed our perceptions of medicine, agriculture and environmental management. Scientific breakthroughs in gene expression, protein engineering and cell fusion are being translated by a strengthening biotechnology industry into revolutionary new products and services. Many a student has been enticed by the promise of biotechnology and the excitement of being near the cutting edge of scientific advancement....

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Principles and Techniques of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Seventh Edition Posted by R Santhosh Kalash on 8/22/2013 10:01:00 pm No comments

In designing the content of this latest edition we continued our previous policy of placing emphasis on the recommendations we have received from colleagues and academics outside our university. Above all, we have attempted to respond to the invaluable feedback from student users of our book both in the UK and abroad. In this seventh edition we have retained all 16 chapters from the previous edition. All have been appropriately updated to reflect recent developments in their fields, as exemplified by the inclusion of a section on stem cells...

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Medical Biochemistry: Human Metabolism in Health and Disease Posted by R Santhosh Kalash on 8/22/2013 09:54:00 pm 1 comment

Human metabolism is a key component of the basic science knowledge that underlies the practice of medicine and allied health professions. It is fundamental to understanding how the body adapts to physiologic stress, how defects in metabolism result in disease, and why data from the clinical chemistry laboratory are useful to diagnose disease and monitor the efficacy of treatment. Over the more than three decades that each of the authors has been teaching biochemistry to medical students, we have found students increasingly overwhelmed with...

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Color Atlas of Biochemistry, Second edition Posted by R Santhosh Kalash on 8/22/2013 09:42:00 pm No comments

Biochemistry is a dynamic, rapidly growing field, and the goal of this color atlas is to illustrate this fact visually. The precise boundaries between biochemistry and related fields, such as cell biology, anatomy, physiology, genetics, and pharmacology, are difficult to define and, in many cases, arbitrary. This overlap is not coincidental. The object being studied is often the same—a nerve cell or a mitochondrion, for example and only the point of view differs. For a considerable period of its history, biochemistry was strongly influenced...

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Clinical Biochemistry: Made Ridiculously Simple, Second Edition Posted by R Santhosh Kalash on 8/22/2013 09:31:00 pm No comments

This book focuses on clinically relevant biochemistry, for medical students and other health professionals. There is a great difference between the research oriented needs of the biochemistry graduate student and the clinical needs of the medical student. A book for graduate students needs to emphasize research methods and functionally important points . A book for medical students needs to provide the basic conceptual background that will allow the student to understand disease mechanisms, clinical laboratory tests , and drug effects. The...

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Cellular Lipid Metabolism Posted by R Santhosh Kalash on 8/22/2013 09:06:00 pm No comments

The key to every biological problem must in the end be sought in the cell and yet, although we know a lot about the mechanism by which cells operate, there is still a shortage in our understanding of how lipids affect cell biology. For years lipids have fascinated cell biologists and biochemists because they have profound effects on cell function. Encoded within lipid molecules is the ability to spontaneously form macroscopic, two-dimensional membrane systems. In addition to their function as physical and chemical barriers separating aqueous...

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Biochemistry of Lipids, Lipoproteins and Membranes, Fifth edition Posted by R Santhosh Kalash on 8/22/2013 06:59:00 pm No comments

The first edition of this textbook was published in 1985. Since that time, studies on the biochemistry and molecular biology of lipids and lipoproteins have underscored the physiological importance of lipids. Important new roles of genes involved in lipid metabolism, and their relationship to diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, stroke, cancer, and neurological disorders, have been revealed. The 5th edition of this textbook, therefore, takes into account the major advances in these fields and, in addition, provides basic knowledge...

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Biochemistry and Histocytochemistry Research Development Posted by R Santhosh Kalash on 8/22/2013 06:49:00 pm No comments

Biochemistry is the organic chemistry of compounds and processes occurring in organisms. Histocytochemistry is the study of intracellular distribution of chemical, reaction sites, enzymes, etc. by means of staining reactions, radioactive isotope uptake, selective metal distribution in electron microscopy, or other methods. This book focuses on the role of norepinephrine in neuroinflammation, discusses the contribution of norepinephrine to Alzheimer's (AD) and Parkinson's Disease (PD) and provides an overview of potential therapeutical options...

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PreTest: Biochemistry and Genetics, Third Edition Posted by R Santhosh Kalash on 8/22/2013 06:23:00 pm No comments

The new edition of Biochemistry and Genetics PreTest: Self-Assessment and Review is based in part on earlier editions prepared by Golder N. Wilson, MD, PhD, Department of Pediatrics, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Cheryl Ingram-Smith, PhD, and Kerry S. Smith, PhD, Department of Genetics, Biochemistry, and Life Science Studies Clemson University Clemson, South Carolina, and by Francis J. Chlapowski, PhD, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Massachusetts Medical School. All questions are in single-best-answer...

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Roitt's Essential Immunology, Tenth Edition Posted by R Santhosh Kalash on 8/22/2013 06:14:00 pm No comments

It is now 30 years since the 1st Edition of Essential Immunology appeared, and it seemed that the time was now appropriate for the task of producing the 10th Edition to be shared. The new co-author, Peter Delves, has been a close colleague of Professor Roitt for many years and is a highly experienced teacher. A wide range of subjects have been extensively revised, restructured or updated, and advanced material is included in the figure legends to avoid disruption of the basic text. These subjects include: dendritic cells intraepithelial...

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Clinical Immunology: Principles and Practice, Third Edition Posted by R Santhosh Kalash on 8/22/2013 05:59:00 pm No comments

Clinical Immunology: Principles and Practice has emerged from this concept of the clinical immunologist as both primary care physician and expert consultant in the management of patients with immunologic diseases. It opens in full appreciation of the critical role of fundamental immunology in this rapidly evolving clinical discipline. Authors of basic science chapters were asked, however, to cast their subjects in a context of clinical relevance. We believe the result is a well-balanced exposition of basic immunology for the clinician. The...

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Molecular Biology of Gene, Fifth Edition Posted by R Santhosh Kalash on 8/22/2013 12:33:00 am 1 comment

The long-awaited new edition of James D. Watson's classic text, Molecular Biology of the Gene, has been thoroughly revised and is published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Watson and Crick's paper on the structure of the DNA double-helix. Twenty-one concise chapters, co-authored by five highly respected molecular biologists, provide current, authoritative coverage of a fast-changing discipline, giving both historical and basic chemical context. Divided into four parts: Genetics and Chemistry, Central Dogma, Regulation, and Methods....

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Calculations of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Posted by R Santhosh Kalash on 8/21/2013 10:22:00 pm 1 comment

Mathematics is a beautiful and elegant way of expressing order. I have heard it called a universal language. If true, then there are many dialects. There are any number of ways to approach a problem, no one of them necessarily more legitimate than another. I have always found interesting the passion and fervor people attach to their particular approach to mathematics. "Why do you do the problem that way?" I might be asked. "Clearly," my critic continues, "if you solve the problem this way, it's much quicker, more logical, and easier to follow....

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Biotechnology: Applying the Genetic Revolution Posted by R Santhosh Kalash on 8/19/2013 10:14:00 pm No comments

Biotechnology: Applying the Genetic Revolution explains how the information from the genetic revolution is being used to answer some of these questions. It informs the reader about the many avenues where biotechnology has changed the original field of study. The first few chapters provide a clear and concise review of the basics of molecular biology. These topics are explained in more detail in the first book of this series, entitled Molecular Biology: Understanding the Genetic Revolution . This review will take the student through the basics,...

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Biochemistry, Fourth Edition Posted by R Santhosh Kalash on 8/19/2013 09:34:00 pm No comments

Biochemistry is a field of enormous fascination and utility, arising, no doubt, from our own self-interest. Human welfare, particularly its medical and nutritional aspects, has been vastly improved by our rapidly growing understanding of biochemistry. Indeed, scarcely a day passes without the report of a biomedical discovery that benefits a significant portion of humanity. Further advances in this rapidly expanding field of knowledge will no doubt lead to even more spectacular gains in our ability to understand nature and to control our destinies....

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Molecular Biotechnology: Principles and Applications of Recombinant DNA Technology Posted by R Santhosh Kalash on 8/19/2013 12:01:00 am No comments

Molecular biotechnology emerged as a new research field that arose as a result of the fusion in the late 1970s of recombinant DNA technology and traditional industrial microbiology. Whether one goes to the movies to see Jurassic Park with its ingenious but scientifically untenable plot of cloning dinosaurs, reads in the newspaper about the commercialization of a new “biotech” tomato that has an extended shelf life, or hears one of the critics of molecular biotechnology talking about the possibility of dire consequences from genetic engineering,...

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