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How to Build a Digital Microscope - Construct a Reliable, Inexpensive Microscope for both Regular and Polarized Light Microscopy

by Lasse Lu Pedersen ...

The microscope is the most important tool in the microbiologists toolbox. Nowadays, several companies sell very well made microscopes, but such a luxury was unknown to the earliest microbiologists. They had to build their own microscopes, and many advancements to the science of microbiology were made by people who managed to improve on their own private microscopes.While basic models have become ... Read more

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The microscope is the most important tool in the microbiologists toolbox. Nowadays, several companies sell very well made microscopes, but such a luxury was unknown to the earliest microbiologists. They had to build their own microscopes, and many advancements to the science of microbiology were made by people who managed to improve on their own private microscopes.While basic models have become
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Deep Learning for the Life Sciences

Applying Deep Learning to Genomics, Microscopy, Drug Discovery, and More

by Bharath Ramsundar, Peter Eastman, Pat Walters, Vijay Pande ...

Deep learning has already achieved remarkable results in many fields. Now it’s making waves throughout the sciences broadly and the life sciences in particular. This practical book teaches developers and scientists how to use deep learning for genomics, chemistry, biophysics, microscopy, medical analysis, and other fields.Ideal for practicing developers and scientists ready to apply their skills ... Read more

$55.49 USD

Deep learning has already achieved remarkable results in many fields. Now it’s making waves throughout the sciences broadly and the life sciences in particular. This practical book teaches developers and scientists how to use deep learning for genomics, chemistry, biophysics, microscopy, medical analysis, and other fields.Ideal for practicing developers and scientists ready to apply their skills
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Micrographia

Tabled & Illustrated

by Robert Hook ...

Micrographia is a historic book by Robert Hooke, detailing the then thirty-year-old Hooke's observations through various lenses. Published in September 1665, the first major publication of the Royal Society, it was the first scientific best-seller, inspiring a wide public interest in the new science of microscopy. It is also notable for coining the biological term cell.Observations:Hooke most ... Read more

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Micrographia is a historic book by Robert Hooke, detailing the then thirty-year-old Hooke's observations through various lenses. Published in September 1665, the first major publication of the Royal Society, it was the first scientific best-seller, inspiring a wide public interest in the new science of microscopy. It is also notable for coining the biological term cell.Observations:Hooke most
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The Topography of Tears

by Rose-Lynn Fisher ...

“When you first view Rose-Lynn Fisher’s photographs, you might think you’re looking down at the world from an airplane, at dunes, skyscrapers or shorelines. In fact, you’re looking at her tears. . . . [There’s] poetry in the idea that our emotional terrain bears visual resemblance to the physical world; that our tears can look like the vistas we see out an airplane window. Fisher’s images are the ... Read more

$14.99 USD

“When you first view Rose-Lynn Fisher’s photographs, you might think you’re looking down at the world from an airplane, at dunes, skyscrapers or shorelines. In fact, you’re looking at her tears. . . . [There’s] poetry in the idea that our emotional terrain bears visual resemblance to the physical world; that our tears can look like the vistas we see out an airplane window. Fisher’s images are the
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Microscopy and Microanalysis for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Edited by Cai Shen ...

The past three decades have witnessed the great success of lithium-ion batteries, especially in the areas of 3C products, electrical vehicles, and smart grid applications. However, further optimization of the energy/power density, coulombic efficiency, cycle life, charge speed, and environmental adaptability are still needed. To address these issues, a thorough understanding of the reaction inside ... Read more

$78.99 USD

The past three decades have witnessed the great success of lithium-ion batteries, especially in the areas of 3C products, electrical vehicles, and smart grid applications. However, further optimization of the energy/power density, coulombic efficiency, cycle life, charge speed, and environmental adaptability are still needed. To address these issues, a thorough understanding of the reaction inside
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What Is Life and How Might It Be Sustained?

Reflections in a Pandemic

by Jim Lynch ...

How did the universe and life begin and what are the threats to people and the environment in a pandemic? This book is for anybody with interest in protecting life on the planet. Studies on the origin of life and scientific contributions to safeguarding the planet are examined in light of current thinking on climate change. A major focus is the spread of microbes, put in the context of ... Read more

$31.99 USD

How did the universe and life begin and what are the threats to people and the environment in a pandemic? This book is for anybody with interest in protecting life on the planet. Studies on the origin of life and scientific contributions to safeguarding the planet are examined in light of current thinking on climate change. A major focus is the spread of microbes, put in the context of
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Microprobe Characterization of Optoelectronic Materials

by Juan Jimenez ...

Each chapter in this book is written by a group of leading experts in one particular type of microprobe technique. They emphasize the ability of that technique to provide information about small structures (i.e. quantum dots, quantum lines), microscopic defects, strain, layer composition, and its usefulness as diagnostic technique for device degradation. Different types of probes are considered ... Read more

$700.00 USD

Each chapter in this book is written by a group of leading experts in one particular type of microprobe technique. They emphasize the ability of that technique to provide information about small structures (i.e. quantum dots, quantum lines), microscopic defects, strain, layer composition, and its usefulness as diagnostic technique for device degradation. Different types of probes are considered
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Data Driven Guide to the Analysis of X-ray Photoelectron Spectra using RxpsG

by Giorgio Speranza ...

This book provides a theoretical background to X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and a practical guide to the analysis of the XPS spectra using the RxpsG software, a powerful tool for XPS analysis. Although there are several publications and books illustrating the theory behind XPS and the origin of the spectral feature, this book provides an additional practical introduction to the use of ... Read more

$68.99 USD

This book provides a theoretical background to X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and a practical guide to the analysis of the XPS spectra using the RxpsG software, a powerful tool for XPS analysis. Although there are several publications and books illustrating the theory behind XPS and the origin of the spectral feature, this book provides an additional practical introduction to the use of
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Aberration-corrected Imaging In Transmission Electron Microscopy: An Introduction (2nd Edition)

by Rolf Erni ...

Aberration-Corrected Imaging in Transmission Electron Microscopy provides an introduction to aberration-corrected atomic-resolution electron microscopy imaging in materials and physical sciences. It covers both the broad beam transmission mode (TEM; transmission electron microscopy) and the scanning transmission mode (STEM; scanning transmission electron microscopy). The book is structured in ... Read more

$39.99 USD

Aberration-Corrected Imaging in Transmission Electron Microscopy provides an introduction to aberration-corrected atomic-resolution electron microscopy imaging in materials and physical sciences. It covers both the broad beam transmission mode (TEM; transmission electron microscopy) and the scanning transmission mode (STEM; scanning transmission electron microscopy). The book is structured in
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An Ellipse of Skin

by Paul Boor ...

It's the winter of 1969-70, the nation is bitterly divided over the war raging in Vietnam, and Dr. Joe Cansoni, a bright young pathologist-in-training at Boston's premier Harvard teaching hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), is examining a routine skin biopsy under his microscope. Joe learns that this patient, a renowned anti-war activist, has died suddenly and unexpectedly-autopsy< ... Read more

$18.99 USD

It's the winter of 1969-70, the nation is bitterly divided over the war raging in Vietnam, and Dr. Joe Cansoni, a bright young pathologist-in-training at Boston's premier Harvard teaching hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), is examining a routine skin biopsy under his microscope. Joe learns that this patient, a renowned anti-war activist, has died suddenly and unexpectedly-autopsy<
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Philosophical Experiments and Observations

by Robert Hooke, W. Derham ...

Shortly after Hooke died in 1703, his miscellaneous papers and unpublished manuscripts were entrusted to Richard Waller, who edited and published some of them in a volume titled The Posthumous Works of Robert Hooke (1705; reprinted, Frank Cass, 1968). Waller himself died, however, before he was able to complete the task of republishing Hooke’s papers and they were eventually handed on to William ... Read more

$65.99 USD

Shortly after Hooke died in 1703, his miscellaneous papers and unpublished manuscripts were entrusted to Richard Waller, who edited and published some of them in a volume titled The Posthumous Works of Robert Hooke (1705; reprinted, Frank Cass, 1968). Waller himself died, however, before he was able to complete the task of republishing Hooke’s papers and they were eventually handed on to William
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Common Objects of the Microscope

Revealing the Hidden Beauty of Microscopic Worlds

by J. G. Wood ...

In "Common Objects of the Microscope," J. G. Wood invites readers into the fascinating and often overlooked world revealed through the lens of a microscope. With meticulous detail and engaging prose, Wood explores a range of specimens'Äîfrom the intricacies of plant life to the complexities of cellular structures. The book is a pioneering work in the field of microscopy, reflecting the Victorian ... Read more

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In "Common Objects of the Microscope," J. G. Wood invites readers into the fascinating and often overlooked world revealed through the lens of a microscope. With meticulous detail and engaging prose, Wood explores a range of specimens'Äîfrom the intricacies of plant life to the complexities of cellular structures. The book is a pioneering work in the field of microscopy, reflecting the Victorian
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Stargazing 101: A Comprehensive Guide to Astronomy for Beginners, Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe, and Discovering the Wonders of the Night Sky

by Brandon Hitt ...

Unlock the Secrets of the Universe – One Star at a Time!Have you ever looked up at the night sky and felt overwhelmed, unsure where to begin your stargazing journey? You're not alone. Many beginners struggle with understanding constellations, choosing the right equipment, or knowing when and where to look. Stargazing 101 takes the confusion out of astronomy and turns your curiosity into confidence ... Read more

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Unlock the Secrets of the Universe – One Star at a Time!Have you ever looked up at the night sky and felt overwhelmed, unsure where to begin your stargazing journey? You're not alone. Many beginners struggle with understanding constellations, choosing the right equipment, or knowing when and where to look. Stargazing 101 takes the confusion out of astronomy and turns your curiosity into confidence
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The Microscope. Its History, Construction, and Application 15th ed

Enriched edition. Being a familiar introduction to the use of the instrument, and the study of microscopical science

by Jabez Hogg, Jacob Prentiss ...

In the fifteenth edition of "The Microscope: Its History, Construction, and Application," Jabez Hogg presents a comprehensive exploration of the microscope, a pivotal instrument in the field of science. This meticulously researched work is both a historical account and a practical guide, rich with detailed illustrations that elucidate the construction and varied applications of microscopes across ... Read more

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In the fifteenth edition of "The Microscope: Its History, Construction, and Application," Jabez Hogg presents a comprehensive exploration of the microscope, a pivotal instrument in the field of science. This meticulously researched work is both a historical account and a practical guide, rich with detailed illustrations that elucidate the construction and varied applications of microscopes across
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Introduction to Fluorescence

by David M. Jameson ...

The phenomenon known as ‘fluorescence’ is now widely used in the chemical, physical and life sciences largely due to the development of highly sophisticated fluorescent probe chemistries and the commercial availability of these probes as well as the development of novel microscopy approaches. This Second Edition of Introduction to Fluorescence helps readers acquire a thorough understanding of ... Read more

$104.99 USD

The phenomenon known as ‘fluorescence’ is now widely used in the chemical, physical and life sciences largely due to the development of highly sophisticated fluorescent probe chemistries and the commercial availability of these probes as well as the development of novel microscopy approaches. This Second Edition of Introduction to Fluorescence helps readers acquire a thorough understanding of
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Electron Microscopy and Analysis 2003

Proceedings of the Institute of Physics Electron Microscopy and Analysis Group Conference, 3-5 September 2003

Edited by S McVitie, D McComb ...

Electron microscopy is now a mainstay characterization tool for solid state physicists and chemists as well as materials scientists. Containing the proceedings from the Electron Microscopy and Analysis Group (EMAG) conference in September 2003, this volume covers current developments in the field, primarily in the UK. These conferences are biennial ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Electron microscopy is now a mainstay characterization tool for solid state physicists and chemists as well as materials scientists. Containing the proceedings from the Electron Microscopy and Analysis Group (EMAG) conference in September 2003, this volume covers current developments in the field, primarily in the UK. These conferences are biennial
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Handbook of Imaging in Biological Mechanics

Edited by Corey P. Neu, Guy M. Genin ...

Emerging imaging techniques have opened new fronts to investigate tissues, cells, and proteins. Transformative technologies such as microCT scans, super-resolution microscopy, fluorescence-based tools, and other methods now allow us to study the mechanics of cancer, dissect the origins of cellular force regulation, and examine biological specimens ... Read more

$265.00 USD

Emerging imaging techniques have opened new fronts to investigate tissues, cells, and proteins. Transformative technologies such as microCT scans, super-resolution microscopy, fluorescence-based tools, and other methods now allow us to study the mechanics of cancer, dissect the origins of cellular force regulation, and examine biological specimens
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Biomedical Optical Phase Microscopy and Nanoscopy

Edited by Zeev Zalevsky, Lisa L Satterwhite, Natan T. Shaked ...

Written by leading optical phase microscopy experts, this book is a comprehensive reference to phase microscopy and nanoscopy techniques for biomedical applications, including differential interference contrast (DIC) microscopy, phase contrast microscopy, digital holographic microscopy, optical coherence tomography, tomographic phase microscopy, spectral-domain phase detection, and nanoparticle ... Read more

$116.99 USD

Written by leading optical phase microscopy experts, this book is a comprehensive reference to phase microscopy and nanoscopy techniques for biomedical applications, including differential interference contrast (DIC) microscopy, phase contrast microscopy, digital holographic microscopy, optical coherence tomography, tomographic phase microscopy, spectral-domain phase detection, and nanoparticle
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Fluorescence Imaging and Biological Quantification

Edited by Raquel Seruca, Jasjit S. Suri, J. Miquel Sanches ...

This comprehensive reference work details the latest developments in fluorescence imaging and related biological quantification. It explores the most recent techniques in this imaging technology through the utilization and incorporation of quantification analysis which makes this book unique. It also covers super resolution microscopy with the introduction of 3D imaging and high resolution ... Read more

$140.00 USD

This comprehensive reference work details the latest developments in fluorescence imaging and related biological quantification. It explores the most recent techniques in this imaging technology through the utilization and incorporation of quantification analysis which makes this book unique. It also covers super resolution microscopy with the introduction of 3D imaging and high resolution
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L’alcaloide vegetale Voacamina esercita un effetto chemiosensibilizzante su cellule tumorali farmacoresistenti mediante l’induzione del processo autofagico

by Pasquale Lista ...

La farmaco-resistenza, dall’inglese “multidrug resistance”, rappresenta uno dei principali ostacoli durante la terapia anti-tumorale. Infatti le cellule tumorali spesso sviluppano tale resistenza esprimendo delle proteine di membrana che si comportano come pompe in grado di estrudere il chemioterapico, rendendo inefficace la terapia adottata. A tal proposito, la ricerca biomedica ha studiato tali ... Read more

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La farmaco-resistenza, dall’inglese “multidrug resistance”, rappresenta uno dei principali ostacoli durante la terapia anti-tumorale. Infatti le cellule tumorali spesso sviluppano tale resistenza esprimendo delle proteine di membrana che si comportano come pompe in grado di estrudere il chemioterapico, rendendo inefficace la terapia adottata. A tal proposito, la ricerca biomedica ha studiato tali
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Integrated Vector Management

Controlling Vectors of Malaria and Other Insect Vector Borne Diseases

by G. A. Matthews ...

Diseases transmitted by insects continue to have a major impact on human populations. Malaria, dengue, onchocerciasis, sleeping sickness and leishmaniasis all adversely affect man. Malaria is one of the most important causes of child mortality and reduces economic development in many countries, with agricultural productivity often greatly reduced, as many vectors are active in the wet season ... Read more

$102.00 USD

Diseases transmitted by insects continue to have a major impact on human populations. Malaria, dengue, onchocerciasis, sleeping sickness and leishmaniasis all adversely affect man. Malaria is one of the most important causes of child mortality and reduces economic development in many countries, with agricultural productivity often greatly reduced, as many vectors are active in the wet season
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Electrogenerated Chemiluminescence Microscopy and Imaging

Theory, Instruments, and Applications

Edited by Francesco Paolucci, Andrea Fiorani, Giovanni Valenti, Massimo Marcaccio ...

Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book introduces the reader in the fast-developing, fascinating field of Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) imaging and ECL microscopy (ECLM) with its outstanding ability to visualize micro-objects, such as bio-conjugated magnetic beads, cellular membranes, subcellular components, tissues, polypeptide interactions and nucleic acid structures, with unprecedented sensitivity and spatial and temporal ... Read more

$179.09 USD

This book introduces the reader in the fast-developing, fascinating field of Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) imaging and ECL microscopy (ECLM) with its outstanding ability to visualize micro-objects, such as bio-conjugated magnetic beads, cellular membranes, subcellular components, tissues, polypeptide interactions and nucleic acid structures, with unprecedented sensitivity and spatial and temporal
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The Ore Minerals Under the Microscope

An Optical Guide

by Bernhard Pracejus ...

Series Book 3 - Atlases in Geoscience
The Ore Minerals Under the Microscope: An Optical Guide, Second Edition, is a very detailed color atlas for ore/opaque minerals (ore microscopy), with a main emphasis on name and synonyms, short descriptions, mineral groups, chemical compositions, information on major formation environments, optical data, reflection color/shade comparison with four common/standard minerals of a similar color or ... Read more

$359.99 USD

The Ore Minerals Under the Microscope: An Optical Guide, Second Edition, is a very detailed color atlas for ore/opaque minerals (ore microscopy), with a main emphasis on name and synonyms, short descriptions, mineral groups, chemical compositions, information on major formation environments, optical data, reflection color/shade comparison with four common/standard minerals of a similar color or
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Digital Information Methods of Polarization, Mueller-Matrix and Fluorescent Microscopy

Differential Diagnosis of Aseptic and Septic Loosening of Artificial Hip Endoprosthesis Cups

by V. L. Vasyuk, Andriy V. Kalashnikov, Victor V. Protsyuk, Yu. A. Ushenko, Alexander V. Dubolazov, A. G. Ushenko, Jun Zheng ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This book highlights the effectiveness of differential diagnosis in the degree of severity of joint pathology from a clinical, biophysical, and informational point of view. It includes the following information blocks:• Two-dimensional digital polarization microscopy of polycrystalline films of synovial fluid and determination of the coordinate distributions of the orientation and phase parameters ... Read more

$40.49 USD

This book highlights the effectiveness of differential diagnosis in the degree of severity of joint pathology from a clinical, biophysical, and informational point of view. It includes the following information blocks:• Two-dimensional digital polarization microscopy of polycrystalline films of synovial fluid and determination of the coordinate distributions of the orientation and phase parameters
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