Books from Biota Publishing
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Neural Control of Blood Pressure and Body Temperature During Heat Stress
By Zachary J. Schlader, Nisha Charkoudianthe rate of heat exchange via radiation; C, the rate of heat exchange via convection; K, the rate of heat exchange via conduction. S is a function of the balance body heat loss and heat gain. When S is equal to zero, that is, heat loss ...
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Molecular Pathology of Alzheimer's Disease
By George Perry, Rudy CastellaniIn this book, we detail the discovery and characterization of the major pathological lesions, their associated molecular biology, their relationship to clinical disease, and potential fundamental errors in understanding that may be leading ...
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Developmental Programming of Cardiovascular Disease
By Barbara T. AlexanderThus, this book will highlight how events during early life impact later cardiovascular health in a manner that is sex- and age-dependent and can be transmitted to the next generation.
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The Lymphatic System in Health and Disease
By J. Winny Yun, J. Steven AlexanderThis book provides an overview of the history of the discovery (and re-discovery) of the components of the lymphatic system, lymphatic anatomy, physiological functions of lymphatics, molecular features of the lymphatic system, and clinical ...
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Neuro Adventure: Autism, Art, and the Brain: A Journey into the Autistic Mind through the Paintings of Camila Falchi
By Elisabete Castelon Konkiewitz, Edward B. ZiffThis book gives a basic and broad but innovative view of autism. It seeks to rupture stereotypes and stigmas and starts with the story and paintings of the artist Camila Falchi, who has an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
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Introduction to Quantitative Cell Biology
By Wallace F. MarshallThis book is an introductory overview of the various approaches, methods, techniques, and models employed in quantitative cell biology, which are reviewed in greater detail in the other volumes in this e-book series.
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Inflammation and the Microcirculation
By D. Neil Granger, Elena SenchenkovaThe best characterized responses of the microcirculation to inflammation include impaired vasomotor function, reduced capillary perfusion, adhesion of leukocytes and platelets, activation of the coagulation cascade, and enhanced thrombosis, ...
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Erectile Dysfunction
By Rany Shamloul, Anthony J BellaThe understanding of the pathophysiology of erectile dysfunction (ED) has advanced significantly over the past two decades.
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Seizures and the Developing Brain
By Aristea S. GalanopoulouSeizures are more common early in life than in adulthood.
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Molecular Pathology of Alzheimer's Disease
By George Perry, Rudy CastellaniIn this book, we detail the discovery and characterization of the major pathological lesions, their associated molecular biology, their relationship to clinical disease, and potential fundamental errors in understanding that may be leading ...
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Skeletal Muscle Circulation
By Ronald KorthuisThis is compared to maximal increases of 4- to 6-fold in the coronary circulation during exercise. These increases in muscle perfusion are required to meet the enormous demands for oxygen and nutrients by the active muscles.
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Enteric Glia
By Brian D. GulbransenThe purpose of this e-book is to provide an introduction to enteric glial cells and to act as a resource for ongoing studies on this fascinating population of glia.
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Pulmonary Gas Exchange
By Susan R. Hopkins, G. Kim PriskThis volume covers the basics of pulmonary gas exchange, providing a central understanding of the processes involved, the interactions between the components upon which gas exchange depends, and basic equations of the process.
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Alveolar Structure and Function
By D. Keith Payne, Adam WellikoffDespite their thin walls and their intimate relationship to the pulmonary capillary bed, the alveolus must present a barrier function robust enough to resist alveolar flooding from the hydrostatic pressures generated by the weight of the ...
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The Molecular Biology of Chronic Heart Failure
By Dhavendra KumarThe review draws attention to the potential diagnostic and therapeutic implications of genomic and transcriptional profiling in HF and translational genomics research that is likely to permit greater personalization of prevention and ...
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X & Y Chromosomal Variations: Hormones, Brain Development, and Neurodevelopmental Performance
By Carole A. Samango-Sprouse, Andrea L. GropmanThis is the first book on X and Y chromosomal disorders to address these common but rarely diagnosed conditions.
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Stroke: Pathophysiology and Therapy
By Jens Minnerup, Antje Schmidt, Christiane Albert-WeissenbergerThis book provides an overview of the current knowledge of stroke pathophysiology and the mechanisms that interfere with recovery and regeneration.
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Control of Cardiac Output
By David YoungThe intent of this volume is to integrate the basic knowledge of these cardiovascular system components into an understanding of cardiac output regulation.
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Apoptosis
By Ning Yang, Inge Swie GopingIn this review, we discuss genetic insights gained from C. elegans, the importance of caspases, engulfment of apoptotic cells, apoptotic signals, the role of mitochondria, the Bcl-2 family, and the link between dysfunctional apoptosis and ...
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Gastrointestinal Mucosal Defense System
By Peter R. Kvietys, Ahmed Yaqinuddin, Wael Al KattanThe gastrointestinal mucosal defense system serves to minimize mucosal injury by either ingested or endogenously produced noxious substances.