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Hardcover: 328 pages
Publisher: Humana Press; 3 edition (December 13, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1588292746
ISBN-13: 978-1588292742
Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds


Editorial Reviews
ReviewReviews of Previous editions: "...a treasury of detailed information, both within the protocols and in the Notes, which in some chapters are extensive...will be useful to both those who already have some experience in this area and...to those who wish to embark on new techniques."-Microbiology TodayAn excellent and well arranged compilation of a range of antibody techniques....An excellent laboratory manual.-Immunoassay Product DescriptionThis new edition of a much praised classic includes both basic method for producing and using antibodies and advanced techniques required by today's state-of-the art investigators. The basic sections of the book stress the first principles of antibody production and guide the reader through the processes and pitfalls of immunochemistry. The advanced sections focus on specific applications and cover the immunochemical techniques now used in laboratories. New material includes techniques for making new monoclonal cell lines, for producing good quality monoclonal antibodies, immunocapture PCR, immunoaffinity purification, and immunoelectron microscopy in plant virus diagnosis.

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Introduction to Ergonomics, 2nd EditionBy Robert Bridger
Publisher: CRC Number Of Pages: 562 Publication Date: 2003-04-10 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0415273781 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780415273787 Binding: Paperback
In this extensively revised and updated edition of his core textbook, Bob Bridger gives a comprehensive introduction to ergonomics and sets out the fundamental principles and key applications of the discipline.
The anatomical, physiological, and psychological foundations of the subject are presented in introductory chapters, requiring students to have only minimal scientific background knowledge. Topics covered include: anthropometry, biomechanics, and workspace design; physical workload, fatigue, and stress; physiological methods; environmental factors; human information processing; control and display design; human-machine interaction; human error; and organizational and psychosocial factors at work. Common applications of ergonomics are explained in a range of social and technological contexts as well.
New exercises for students appear at the end of each chapter and an instructor��s manual is also available. There is a new emphasis on the teaching of implementable skills, including sections atthe end of every chapter that review the evidence for the effectiveness of the material presented, as well as the demonstrated use of ergonomics principles to solve practical problems. The main text and the manual include worked examples illustrating concepts such as the NIOSH lifting equation, RASH predictions, DSE, and manual handling evaluations.
Summary: Well WrittenRating: 5
Very much liked the author's writing style. Easy to follow, and yet still goes into fairly deep technical detail. Best Human Factors/Ergonomics textbook I've read.
Summary: ergonomic-chairRating: 5

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Protein Folding Handbook 5-volume setBy Johannes Buchner, Thomas Kiefhaber
Publisher: Wiley-VCH
Number Of Pages: 2623
Publication Date: 2005-05-06
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 3527307842
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9783527307845
Binding: Hardcover

This unique handbook contains the expertise from more than 60 research groups, covering the entire range of topics in protein folding - from biophysics to molecular medicine.The first part explains the principles and factors governing protein stability, and how this knowledge may be used to predict folding pathways. It also surveys important techniques used to study the protein folding process, including spectroscopic, chemical and biological techniques.The second part is devoted to protein folding, unfolding, and misfolding in the cellular context, introducing chaperones and other enzymes involved in protein folding, as well as a study of the pathophysiology of misfolded proteins in amyloid and other disease states. The whole is rounded off by a discussion of the possibility of interfering with the protein folding process by genetic engineering.The comprehensiveness and outstanding quality of the carefully selected contents make this the ultimate reference for every scientist with an interest in protein folding.


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THE DNA DOCTOR: Candid Conversations with James D WatsonBy Istvan Hargittai
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing
Number Of Pages: 236
Publication Date: 2007-07-11
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 9812707972
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9789812707970
Binding: Paperback

Three in-depth conversations with the Nobel laureate co-discoverer of the double helix and the first director of the Human Genome Project cover a wide range of topics, including progress in science; the scientist's role in modern life; women in science; scientific ethics; terrorism; religion; multiculturalism; and how genetics may improve human lives. Reflections by further illustrious contributors to the scientific revolution and the author's commentaries provide a glimpse into the thinking of scientists who largely determine the progress of humankind in our time.
Summary: "A Critical Look at Jim Watson, Doctor DNA"Rating: 5
"The DNA Doctor: Candid Conversations with James D. Watson", Istvan Hargittai, World Scientific Pub., Singapore, 2007. ISBN:-13 978-981-270-797-0. PB 212 pages, 74 B & W photos, plus 8 page Index. 9" x 6".
An unique but disquieting book, incorporating conversational elements of Nobel laureate co-discoverer of DNA double helix, Dr. James (Jim) Watson along-side those of a dozen or more contemporary, world-renowned distinguished scientists on events leading to cracking the genetic code when JDW was 25 years old. It is a story of good, bad and even ugly paths taken by adventurous scientists in their quest for success and acclamation which may include recognition by prestigious awards of medals, academic positions, money, Knighthood, etc. Anyone who has worked within the confines of an 'Ivory Tower' knows full well the unwritten rules of the pecking order and the essential ingredients and struggles required to hold claim to personal rewards and its special jubilations. The templates for success are outlined, and the anguish experienced by those not winning the race, though tempered, is perhaps tactfully stated oftentimes because of quote marks, oft succint, sometimes harshly crude, but rewardingly insinuate and not just buffoonery.
There is an estimable section on the contentious depiction of religion, ethnicity, equality of the sexes in basic science departments, also contemplation's of disposition of neonates with serious birth defects, and health care for the elderly embraced by both Watson and several of his contemporaries. Overall, we are led, progressivly, to view JDW as consumed with ambition for public and peer praise, self-aggrandizement and and as an arrogant but verbally crude, skewed off-center person insensitive "that human beings are easily hurt...and wounds...are painful and slow to heal." That he was a genius or nearly so, and with cohort, Francis Crick, boldly advanced science in the likes of Dr. Charles Darwin, is not to be doubted. The book emerges as a tour de force, boasting its accumulation of diverse most personal impressions evinced of Dr. Watson from diverse sources, often reinforced by citing multiple sources.
That this book ever saw its press printing is a feat rarely accomplished, particularly being written by a scientist, a friend and his wife with a tape-recorder, a writer who has developed, through practice, exceptional skill in conversing with the uppermost rank of scientists, perhaps sometimes privy to recording excesses, a point at which delicate editing is needed to preserve or prevent going beyond bounds of honest journalism, not always an easy assignment as tabloid journalism may sell but cheapen the writings, for it must never be the nature of a true Journalist to destroy their object.
Istvan has done an admirable job in walking that sometimes thin line, likely reflecting his admiration for Watson (who interestingly had written the Foreword to one of his prior books, i.e. "The Road to Stockholm" published in 2001/2). I did appreciate reading of those positive aspects the author attributed to the life and times of Dr. James D. Watson, i.e. a book which might have otherwise been seriously out of balance. Now -- Watson, his wife Liz, and two sons, one with perhaps some variant of autism, will be avid readers of further machinations of "Honest Jim." Thusly, at the age of 80, Watson seems to be more vulnerable, perhaps unfairly targeted by those who did not (and some who ought not) receive a Nobel Prize.
Recall, if you can, it was less than one week ago that JDW was pressured to resign Chancellorship of the CSHL over several ethnic ruminations he voiced on the likely failures and impropriety of current poverty programs designed to salvage chronically impoverished Africa. JDW showed a known vulnerability to being politically incorrect, something he'd promised to avoid but not to change just to please others. He spoke his mind, and like anyone else, was subject to interpretation by his audience. And, being judged in a position of power, he was judged 'racist' and had to be sacrificed in his waning years despite accomplishing momentous things in his Youth, something others were incapable of doing in same timely fashion, for humanity. If that recent furor makes you happy, so be it. I think its tragic, but not fatal. The B & W Photos are each worth a 1000 words, and the several Appendices are interesting. This is an excellent read.

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Concepts of Genetics (8th Edition)By William S. Klug, Michael R. Cummings
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Number Of Pages: 784
Publication Date: 2005-02-25
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0131918338
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780131918337
Binding: Hardcover

Summary: Excellent Intro and MoreRating: 5

This is extremely well written introducton for undergraduates. I am using it as the backup since my instructor assigned Harwell et al's book, which is not nearly as well written. This book has excellent graphics, the whole book is well organized and well written.
Summary: great book, conciseRating: 5
This book covers genetics quite well its concise. It covers all the topics pretty well and also has plenty of genetic problems to make sure you know your stuff. I'd recommend getting the solutions book as well
Summary: decent book - satisfactory genetic textRating: 4
My class didn't use this text much as part of the course but when i read it i found it helpful - the reviews were well done and outlines helped cover the material.
Summary: I used this book for my lectures.Rating: 5
OK, let me put it simply.
I used this book to prepare for my lectures to 2nd year medical undergraduates- and I received outstanding feedback. The students just loved it!
Summary: A descent book for beginnersRating: 4
Before making any critics about this book I should stress upon the fact that the authors well deserve a four star rating for this most readable book, both for the writing style and for the contents. Almost everything written is clear, concise and well presented. The captions are of high quality and if you ever buy this book feel sure that you are not wasting your money! I am referring in particular to chapter 16: Genetics of Bacteria and Bacteriophages which in reality is quite tricky but here presented with simple words. You may not have to read it more than once for you will understand it right from the first lecture. For in-depth study though you might need something more advanced!However I did not really appreciate the way the fluctuation test of S.Luria and M.Delbruk was presented nor was the following work of J.Cairns and B.Hall in chapter 14: Gene mutation, DNA repair and Transposable elements. There seems to lack the true essence of it. Furthermore the existence of mutational hotspots is limited to a subsection only of chapter 14 and a few lines on the work of S.Benzer. Even B.Lewin in Genes VII gives a better treatment of mutational hotspots. Finally I would have expected a chapter on Mutations to talk about mutator mutations as possible ways to increase or decrease the spontaneous mutation rate but no such references were made.Despite these few things, if you love genetics or need an introductory course be sure that this book is meant for you!==Concepts of Genetics 8th Edition== Chapter bookmarked PDF with Cover (scanned, Premium Quality), Metainformation, info-file packed with 7z, 359 MB no pass

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Exercise Physiology: A Thematic Approach (Wiley SportText)By Tudor Hale
Publisher: Wiley
Number Of Pages: 356
Publication Date: 2004-05-28
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0470846836
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780470846834
Binding: Paperback

Exercise Physiology:
A Thematic Approach introduces students with little or no background in human biology to the fundamentals of the physiological processes involved in sports performance. Its central theme is the physiological explanation of maximal oxygen uptake, one of the key concepts in sport and exercise physiology courses. It also includes material on anaerobic metabolism, carbon dioxide excretion and some special cases such as oxygen uptake at altitude and in a variety of extreme climates.
Clearly written to provides a logical, linear development of the key concepts. Maximises the use of student's practical laboratory experiences. Includes numerous sporting examples to which students can relate. Excellent pedagogy including learning objectives, problems, objective tests and a glossary of terms and symbols. This is the first title in an exciting new series of Sports Science textbooks - Wiley SportTexts. It aims to provide textbooks covering the key disciplines within the academic study of sport. The series adopts a student-centred, interactive, problem-solving approach with the students�� immediate practical experience as the starting point

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