Blackwell Science

This Task Force report reviews the evidence that the seeds of many adult diseases are sown in utero and in infancy. The report, written by experts in the field, summarises current knowledge in this area. It illustrates how early life nutrition can bring about changes in organ development and function, thus programming risk of disease in adult life....

Medical Genetics at a Glance covers the core scientific principles necessary for an understanding of medical genetics and its clinical applications, while also considering the social implications of genetic disorders. This third edition has been fully updated to include the latest developments in the field, covering the most common genetic...

The ABC of Kidney Disease, Second Edition is a practical guide to the most common renal diseases to help healthcare professionals screen, identify, treat and refer renal patients appropriately and to provide the best possible care. Covering the common renal presentations in primary care this highly illustrated guide provides guidance on...

Few doubt that China wants to be a major economic and military power on the world stage. To achieve this ambitious goal, however, the PRC leadership knows that China must first become an advanced information-based society. But does China have what it takes to get there? Are its leaders prepared to make the tough choices required to secure China's...

With a focus on practical applications of biophysical techniques, Biophysical Methods for Biotherapeutics helps formulation and analytical scientists in pharma and biotech better understand and use biophysical methods. Author Tapan K. Das links fundamental biophysics to the process of biopharmaceutical development using a chapter organization...

This title offers a close reading of individual texts with attention to their cultural and canonical context. It examines the history and evolution of the novel to 1900 and defines each author's aesthetic, cultural, political, and historical significance. It covers essential and frequently taught masterworks up to 1900, including Cervantes' Don...