Leishmaniasis: Pathogenesis and Management Author : Jake Morrison Subject : Infectious Diseases ISBN :9781639873401 Leishmaniasis refers to a number of medical conditions which are caused by the Leishmania parasite. It is transferred to humans through sandflies belonging to the genus Phlebotomus. Leishmania is broadly Read More |
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Sepsis: Strategies for Management Author : Pablo Kennedy Subject : Infectious Diseases ISBN :9781639874996 Sepsis is a condition that occurs when the body’s response to infection starts causing injury to its own organs and tissues. It may be life-threatening. The suppression of the immune system is the initial Read More |
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Computational Modeling of the Human Body and Brain Author : Marco White Subject : Medical & Life Science ISBN :9781639871247 Computational modeling is used to make models of the human body and brain for computerized analysis. It is used for various research purposes such as radio-frequency studies, neurology and cancer treatment. Read More |
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Epigenetics and Epigenomics in Health and Disease Author : Kylan Russell Subject : Medical Genetics ISBN :9781639871971 Epigenetics is a branch of biology which deals with the study of heritable phenotype changes that are not associated with the alterations in the DNA sequence. It generally involves the alterations which Read More |
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New Insights into DNA Damage and Repair Author : Albert Douglas Subject : Medical Genetics ISBN :9781639873920 DNA damage refers to an abnormal chemical structure in DNA. It hinders the proper working of the replication mechanism and causes alterations in the structure of the genetic material. The group of processes Read More |
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RNA Interference: Challenges and Therapeutic Opportunities Author : Sam Kennedy Subject : Medical Genetics ISBN :9781639874958 RNA interference (RNAi) is a genetic regulatory mechanism that occurs in eukaryotic cells and regulates the activity of genes. Its main function is to suppress, silence or deactivate genes. RNAi can occur Read More |
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Molecular Virology: A Clinical Approach Author : Orlando Johnston Subject : Medical Microbiology ISBN :9781639873760 The branch of enquiry which studies viruses at the molecular scale is called molecular virology. Viruses have a considerable level of biological diversity, and are able to parasitize and infect all kinds Read More |
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Alzheimer's Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment Author : Sophia Hall Subject : Neuroscience & Neurology ISBN :9781639870417 Alzheimer’s disease is a disorder of the brain which impedes thinking skills and damages memory. It is considered to be progressive and irreversible. Some of the major features of Alzheimer’s disease Read More |
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Current Research Author : Finn Cooper Subject : Neuroscience & Neurology ISBN :9781639870448 Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a neurodegenerative and neuromuscular disease. It affects the motor neurons which control the voluntary muscles. Some of the symptoms of this disease are muscle twitches, Read More |
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Brain Disorders: Biological Mechanisms Author : Jake Williams Subject : Neuroscience & Neurology ISBN :9781639870813 Brain disorders refer to the conditions which impair the normal functioning of the brain. These can range from trauma, tumors, infections and stroke. Trauma encompasses concussion and traumatic brain injury. Read More |