The biological world operates on a multitude of scales
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Molecular Biology of Cancer Mechanisms Targets & Therapeutics offers an accessible engaging & optimistic account of cancer biology for undergraduate & graduate students Using the hallmarks of cancer as a starting point the book looks at the cellular & molecular mechanisms underpinning the transformation of cells into cancer cells After discussing the theory each chapter then demonstrates how this knowledge can be directly applied to the development of new targeted therapies giving the reader a clear appreciation of how the theory translates to tackling the disease Drawing on the latest research in this dynamic field the author makes cutting edge science readily accessible The book features a variety of learning features
- ' Pause & think' ' How do we know that?' self-tests & activities
- to help students engage with & master the concepts presented The emphasis is not on exhaustive coverage of the subject to the point of overwhelming with detail but on acquiring a solid understanding of the essentials & an appreciation of how a theoretical understanding can be transformed into therapeutic benefit Online Resource Centre The Online Resource Centre features For registered adopters of the book
- Figures from the book ready to download
- A test bank of multiple choice questions with feedback linked to the book For students
- Web links to a range of additional cancer biology resources on the internet




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Molecular Biology is the story of the molecules of life their relationships & how these interactions are controlled It is an expanding field in life sciences & its applications are wide & growing We can now harness the power of molecular biology to treat diseases solve crimes map human history & produce genetically modified organisms & crops & these applications have sparked a multitude of fascinating legal & ethical debates In this Very Short Introduction Aysha Divan & Janice Royds examine the history present & future of Molecular Biology Starting with the building blocks established by Darwin Wallace & Mendel & the discovery of the structure of DNA in 1953 they consider the wide range of applications for Molecular Biology today including the development of new drugs & forensic science They also look forward to two key areas of evolving research such as personalised medicine & synthetic biology ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

With its acclaimed author team cutting-edge content emphasis on medical relevance & coverage based on key experiments Molecular Cell Biology has justly earned an impeccable reputation as an exciting & authoritative textbook Avoiding an encyclopedic approach the book grounds its coverage in the experiments that define our understanding of cell biology engaging students with the exciting breakthroughs that define the field's history & point to its future The authors all world-class researchers & teachers incorporate medically relevant examples where appropriate to help illustrate the connections between cell biology & health & human disease Molecular Cell Biology is available with Launch Pad Launch Pad combines an interactive ebook with high-quality multimedia content & ready-made assessment options including Learning Curve adaptive quizzing See Instructor Resources' & Student Resources' for further information ...

With the clear writing & accessible approach that have made it the authoritative introduction to the field of molecular photosynthesis this fully revised & updated edition now offers students & researchers cutting-edge topical coverage of bioenergy applications & artificial photosynthesis; advances in biochemical & genetic methods; as well as new analytical techniques Chapters cover the origins & evolution of photosynthesis; carbon metabolism; photosynthetic organisms & organelles; & the basic principles of photosynthetic energy storage The book's website

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This entirely new book takes us deep into the world of moles In the lonely darkness of their tunnels hunger forces moles on a cycle of digging patrolling & eating broken in spring as males drive themselves to exhaustion on mating forays & females raise babies in warm nests When their time comes young moles make dangerous journeys above ground-just the start of the perils that lie ahead Sadly we humans add to their woes holding moles' representatives in literature in far more affection than we do the real animal The book is beautifully illustrated throughout by Belinda Atkinson ...

Moleskines PRO Collection features all the tools any professional would need to be productive at work & on the move Bringing together a series of staple office supplies that recall the classic Moleskine design the PRO Collection consists of high quality robust tools to boost productivity & keep projects organised in the workplace The Moleskine PRO Collection Extra-Large Professional Notebook in black has a soft cover & 192 pages Inner layout features table of contents numbered note pages areas for names agenda key subjects action points & next steps ...

The Moleskine extra-large Ruled Notebook is bound in cardboard with a Prussian blue hard cover rounded corners ribbon bookmark & elastic closure The 192 lined acid-free pages are thread bound & the notebook

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The Moleskine Game of Thrones limited edition Notebook This pocket-sized ruled notebook has a hard cover with Game of Thrones-themed ...

The Moleskine Large Dotted Notebook now comes in black The hard cover is bound in cardboard with rounded corners & a black elastic enclosure & bookmark The 240 dotted pages are made from acid-free ivory coloured paper The notebook

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