Cellular Biology (Cytology)

Genomics research has made significant advances in recent years. In this book, a team of internationally-renowned researchers share the most up-to-...

Habituation is a decrease in responsiveness to a repeatedly presented stimulus. Habituation has an important role in attention. By reducing our sen...

Active oxygen species are produced as inescapable by-products of a normal aerobic metabolism, and their production is further enhanced by exposure ...

Chemotaxis is the phenomenon in which bodily cells, bacteria, and other single-cell or multicellular organisms direct their movements according to ...

B cells belong to a group of white blood cells known as lymphocytes, making them a vital part of the immune system. The human body makes millions o...

Adipogenesis is the process of cell differentiation by which preadipocytes become adipocytes. Adipogenesis has been one of the most intensively stu...

In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of the causes, types and treatment options for dysplasia. Topics discussed include ...

Cells of the immune system communicate with each other, and respond to abnormal conditions by releasing soluble proteins, named cytokines. Abnormal...

The eosinophil is an enigmatic cell with a continuing ability to fascinate. In this book, experts in the field of eosinophil biology comprehensivel...

CACO-2 cell cultures are widely used in vitro models in several scientific fields such as nutrition, physiopathology, pharmacology, and toxicology....

This book presents and discusses current research in the study of cell biology. Topics discussed include a new mast-cell adhesion molecule; carbon ...

Myofibroblasts play a major role in connective tissue remodeling by synthesising the extracellular matrix (ECM) and by exerting contraction, both o...

Muscle cells, including cardiomyocytes, contain a specialized smooth endoplasmic reticulum (ER), sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) calcium ions (Ca2+) re...

Beta cells or ss-cells, are a type of cell in the pancreas in areas called the islets of Langerhans. They make up 65-80% of the cells in the islets...

Neuronal apoptosis is a normal physiological process that is an essential and integral part of neurogenesis. The massive overproduction of neurons ...

This book presents a comprehensive insight into the biology of adult stem cells and their utility in current regeneration therapies. The adult stem...

Electroporation is a widespread technique adopted to increase the uptake of molecules by biological targets. This approach is gaining momentum due ...

In this book, the authors present current research in the study of germ cells. Topics include the molecular signature and sub-cellular machinery of...