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Biochemistry (general) powerful tool that enables us to seek a deeper under- ine the relevant physiological, emotional, cognitive standing of the complex mechanisms underpinning so and social processes. The resulting understanding of many vital biologic systems. In this fully revised and the functional interplay of these processes gives valu- updated second edition of Bioluminescence: Meth- able insights into the biological roots and benefits of ods and Protocols, expert researchers contribute a religion. readable and utilitarian compilation of the newest More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-00127-7 and most innovative techniques that have emerged in this rapidly expanding and progressively diverse Available field including methods to assess cell trafficking, pro- 2009. X, 304 p. 13 illus. (The Frontiers Collection, ) tein-protein interactions, intracellular signaling, and 978-3-642-00127-7 ▶ 69,95 € apoptosis. Also opening up the possibility to visual- ize and quantify biological mechanisms in real-time and in in vivo settings, the volume also describes the in vivo study of bacterial or viral infections, trans- planted cells, stem cells proliferation, vascular flow, E. Jacoby and tumors. Written in the highly successful Meth- ods in Molecular Biology™ series format, chapters Chemogenomics include brief introductions to their respective top- Methods and Applications ics, lists of the necessary materials, equipment, and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory The establishment, analysis, prediction, and expan- protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding sion of a comprehensive ligand-target Struc- known pitfalls. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Bio- ture-Activity Relationship (SAR) in the post-genomic luminescence: Methods and Protocols, Second Edi- era presents a key research challenge for this cen- tion provides protocols that are detailed enough to tury. In Chemogenomics: Methods and Applica- be followed and adapted by scientific teams who have tions, experts from academia and industry explore no previous expertise in bioluminescence in order to cutting-edge in vitro and in silico approaches avail- foster the potentially numerous breakthroughs and able today and outline the relevant aspects of chem- new applications from basic to applied science and istry, biology, and molecular informatics which are medicine that must continue to be developed. the cornerstones of chemogenomics, thus combin- ing introductory concepts with detailed methods and More on www.springer.com/978-1-60327-320-6 protocols. Covering topics such as target family-ori- Available ented compound library design, drug discovery tar- 2009. X, 257 p. 60 illus., 29 in color. (Methods in Molecular geting the purinome and co-factor binding sites, as Biology, 574) well as the pocketome engine and molecular interac- 978-1-60327-320-6 79,95 € tion field approaches, the book emphasizes systemiza- ▶ tion as an advantage to furthering the difficult science of drug discovery. As a volume in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series format, this work provides the kind of detailed description and implementation advice that is crucial for getting opti- Evolutionary Biology mal results. Authoritative and practical, Chemoge- nomics: Methods and Applications presents content which will be of enormous value to those striving for the discovery of new and better therapies for diseases. More on www.springer.com/978-1-60761-273-5 Available 2009. VIII, 315 p. 107 illus. (Methods in Molecular Biology, 575) 978-1-60761-273-5 ▶ 89,95 €

E. Voland, W. Schiefenhövel The Biological Evolution of Religious Mind and Behavior In a Darwinian world, religious behavior - just like other behaviors - is likely to have undergone a pro- cess of natural selection in which it was rewarded in the evolutionary currency of reproductive success. This book aims to provide a better understanding of P.B. Rich, C. Douillet the social scenarios in which selection pressure led to religious practices becoming an evolved human trait, Bioluminescence i.e. an adaptive answer to the conditions of living and Methods and Protocols surviving that prevailed among our prehistoric ances- tors. This aim is pursued by a team of expert authors Through the study and application of biolumines- from a range of disciplines. Their contributions exam- cence, scientists have painstakingly harnessed a Order Now! Springer Customized Catalog

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