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During the second half of the 20th century, the introduction of a variety of new techniques greatly expanded our knowledge of the structure of nerve and neuroglial cells, and of the organization of the nervous system at the cellular level. This new information has, however, generally been scattered throughout the literature, making it difficult for investigators to gain an overall vision of the discipline. The author has marshalled these scattered data to provide a systematic overview of the field placed within a historical context. He has correlated the major new findings with the classical notions of light microscopy and has integrated them with elements of biochemistry and cell physiology. After the publication of the first edition, the introduction of new microscopies and especially the growth of molecular biology have greatly expanded our knowledge, in particular on the intercellular communication in the nervous system and on the roles of neuroglial cells. These achievements have made a second edition of the book necessary. The fully revised and updated text, together with unique high-quality illustrations of structures of the central and peripheral nervous system, ensure that this new edition will be invaluable for neuroscientists, particularly those involved in cellular neuropathology, neurochemistry, neurophysiology, and molecular neurobiology.

Biomedicine. --- Neurosciences. --- Cell Biology. --- Cell Physiology. --- Neurobiology. --- Medicine. --- Cytology. --- Médecine --- Neurosciences --- Cytologie --- Neurobiologie --- Medicine --- Health & Biological Sciences --- Neurology --- Neurons --- Neuroglia --- Ultrastructure. --- Cell biology. --- Cell physiology. --- Ultrastructure (Biology) --- Cell function --- Cytology --- Physiology --- Cell biology --- Cellular biology --- Biology --- Cells --- Cytologists --- Neural sciences --- Neurological sciences --- Neuroscience --- Medical sciences --- Nervous system

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This volume explores the cytoskeleton, examining its structural and functional roles and its dysfunctions which often lead to disease. Microtubules, microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and cytoskeletal functions and dysfunctions in different organ systems are thoroughly discussed. The text is organized into four sections, each of which covers specific subtopics. These consist of an introductory chapter followed by topics of current interest and expert-provided contributions which include each topic's key cell and molecular details. Comprehensive yet concise,  The Cytoskeleton in Health and Disease presents cutting- edge new knowledge balanced with background information, both of which are readily understandable for the newcomer and for the experienced researcher alike. The book highlights the new aspects of the research and its impact on  the design of new strategies or the identification of new targets for therapeutic intervention. This book will be essential reading for scientists, students, teachers who are interested in expanding their knowledge related to the cytoskeleton for diagnostic, therapeutic or research-based purposes.

Life Sciences. --- Cell Physiology. --- Cell Cycle Analysis. --- Life sciences. --- Cell cycle. --- Cytology. --- Sciences de la vie --- Cycle cellulaire --- Cytologie --- Cytoskeleton --- Microtubules --- Microtubule Proteins --- Microfilament Proteins --- Physiology --- Biopolymers --- Biological Science Disciplines --- Cytoplasmic Structures --- Polymers --- Natural Science Disciplines --- Cytoplasm --- Disciplines and Occupations --- Macromolecular Substances --- Intracellular Space --- Chemicals and Drugs --- Cellular Structures --- Cells --- Anatomy --- Cytology --- Biology --- Health & Biological Sciences --- Cytoskeleton. --- Cell skeleton --- Skeleton, Cell --- Cell physiology. --- Mitotic cycle --- Nuclear cycle (Cytology) --- Biological rhythms --- Cell function

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This book consists of 23 essays about prominent people and events in the history of respiratory physiology. It provides a first-hand chronicle of the advancements made in respiratory physiology starting with Galen and the beginnings of Western physiology. The volume covers many aspects of the evolution of this important area of knowledge: pulmonary circulation, Boyle’s Law, pulmonary capillaries and alveoli, morphology, gas exchange and blood flow, mechanics, control of ventilation, and comparative physiology. The book emphasizes societal and philosophical aspects of the history of science. Although it concentrates on physiology, it also describes how cultural movements, such as The Enlightenment, shaped the researchers discussed.

Medicine & Public Health. --- History of Medicine. --- Human Physiology. --- Cell Physiology. --- Pneumology/Respiratory System. --- Evolutionary Biology. --- Medicine. --- Human physiology. --- Pneumology. --- Cytology. --- Evolution (Biology). --- Médecine --- Physiologie humaine --- Cytologie --- Evolution (Biologie) --- Respiratory Function Tests. --- Medicine --- Health & Biological Sciences --- History of Medicine --- Respiratory organs --- Respiration --- Physiology --- History. --- Animal respiration --- Animals --- Breathing --- Ventilation (Physiology) --- Air passages (Anatomy) --- Respiratory system --- Cell physiology. --- Evolutionary biology. --- Diseases. --- Vital signs --- Aerobic exercises --- Breathing exercises --- Cardiopulmonary system --- Human biology --- Medical sciences --- Human body --- Animal evolution --- Biological evolution --- Darwinism --- Evolutionary biology --- Evolutionary science --- Origin of species --- Biology --- Evolution --- Biological fitness --- Homoplasy --- Natural selection --- Phylogeny --- Cell function --- Cytology --- Clinical sciences --- Medical profession --- Life sciences --- Pathology --- Physicians --- Health Workforce --- Medicine—History. --- Respiratory organs—Diseases.

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Respiratory allergy is constantly encountered and is sharply on the rise, particularly in the two most vulnerable age-groups: young children and seniors. Allergy results in airway hyperactivity and increased airway resistance, with all inflammatory sequelae being ensued. The chapters show how respiratory allergy research is interconnected with other disciplines by discussing neurotransmitter, membrane receptor, and ionic channel mechanisms of allergy and by giving diagnostic and pharmacological cues on desensitization and therapy.

Biomedicine. --- Biomedicine general. --- Allergology. --- Pneumology/Respiratory System. --- Medical Biochemistry. --- Pharmacotherapy. --- Cell Physiology. --- Medicine. --- Allergy. --- Pneumology. --- Biochemistry. --- Cytology. --- Médecine --- Allergie --- Biochimie --- Cytologie --- Respiratory allergy. --- Respiratory organs --- Medical biochemistry. --- Cell physiology. --- Diseases. --- Cell function --- Cytology --- Physiology --- Drug therapy --- Pharmacotherapy --- Therapeutics --- Drugs --- Pharmacology --- Medical biochemistry --- Pathobiochemistry --- Pathological biochemistry --- Biochemistry --- Pathology --- Respiratory diseases --- Allergic diseases --- Allergies --- Hypersensitivity --- Hypersensitivity, Immediate --- Immediate allergy --- Immediate hypersensitivity --- Immunologic diseases --- Immunoglobulin E --- Clinical sciences --- Medical profession --- Human biology --- Life sciences --- Medical sciences --- Physicians --- Allergy --- Diseases --- Biological chemistry --- Chemical composition of organisms --- Organisms --- Physiological chemistry --- Biology --- Chemistry --- Composition --- Respiratory organs—Diseases. --- Biomedicine, general. --- Health Workforce

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This atlas provides a detailed insight into the complex structure and organization of cells and tissues, highlights specific cellular and tissue functions, and the dynamics of diverse intracellular processes. Highly informative electron micrographs are complemented by explanatory texts, selected references and schemes. The concept that subcellular organelles provide the structural foundation for fundamental processes of living organisms is emphasized. The first part covers the cellular organelles and changes caused by experiments or occurring under pathological conditions. The second part illustrates by selected examples principles of functional tissue organization and typical changes resulting from experimental induction or pathological situations. The third edition of the atlas, revised and extended by 23 plates, thus provides an invaluable resource for scientists and students of medicine and biological sciences, particularly of histology, cell and molecular biology. Moreover, it will serve as a handy reference guide for diagnostic and research electron microscopy laboratories in clinical, industrial, and academic settings.

Life Sciences. --- Cell Physiology. --- Biological Microscopy. --- Pathology. --- Medical Biochemistry. --- Medical Microbiology. --- Life sciences. --- Microbiology. --- Biochemistry. --- Cytology. --- Microscopy. --- Sciences de la vie --- Microbiologie --- Biochimie --- Pathologie --- Cytologie --- Microscopie --- Biology --- Health & Biological Sciences --- Cytology --- Ultrastructure (Biology) --- Medical microbiology. --- Medical biochemistry. --- Cell physiology. --- Microbial biology --- Microorganisms --- Biological chemistry --- Chemical composition of organisms --- Organisms --- Physiological chemistry --- Chemistry --- Medical sciences --- Disease (Pathology) --- Diseases --- Medicine --- Medicine, Preventive --- Analysis, Microscopic --- Light microscopy --- Micrographic analysis --- Microscope and microscopy --- Microscopic analysis --- Optical microscopy --- Optics --- Cell function --- Physiology --- Composition --- Medical biochemistry --- Pathobiochemistry --- Pathological biochemistry --- Biochemistry --- Pathology