Mind-body medicine has captured the popular imagination. More and more, people are turning to alternative, nontraditional therapies to take control of their physical and mental characteristics and attitudes and how they can affect our physical well-being. Discover what research tells us about the true medical benefits of: - Relaxation therapy - Meditation - Positive visualization - Mental healing - Hypnosis Does science support the public's...

Cataract is one of the main cause of blindness and constitutes the main surgical work load in ophthalmic services throughout the world, especially in India. Thus, it would be desirable to develop in order to prevent or retard the onset of the disease. To attain the research goal Cure or Prevention of Cataract a basic knowledge in the structural and biochemical changes occurring during the development of cataract is essential. This work consists of...

The mystery of how living things came to be has been the focus of much investigation and debate for centuries. Many people assert that all of reality, including life, has simply emerged as a result of natural law and circumstance. How credible is that assumption? How well does it fit with what we find? Exquisite features of apparent design are in evidence everywhere we look. Getting down to basics, we can say with confidence that either something...

INTRODUCTION TO BIOENERGETICS deals with energy transformation reactions in living systems. The first chapter deals with a general survey of energy, its types, laws of thermodynamics, free energy etc. The remaining 5 chapters analyse the metabolic processes jn living organisms which are the outward manifestations of energy transformations. The book is meant to be a textbook for students of life science, pharmacy, agriculture etc. at the graduate and...

This book summarizes it rather than the original text and includes a study aid and an extension book. It is not intended to be a replacement for Crick's mind-blowing book. Taking a close look at these issues will alter your perspective of life on Earth. I chose Francis Crick's Life Itself because he argued that DNA did not develop on Earth initially. If accurate, the discovery of DNA's extraterrestrial origins would be one of the most significant...

The aim of this guide is not to be your teacher. Think of it as a road map. A way to navigate the world of chemistry and enjoy the scenery as you do so. And believe me, there is a lot to see. Atoms, the periodic table, chemical equations, acids, the Arrhenius theory; all these and many other concepts, as well as the minds behind them, are vital to understanding the world we inhabit. Our destination? Your success in the tests and exams that come your...

El desarrollo de medicamentos nos recuerda a un iceberg. De la gran mole de hielo flotante, tan sólo vemos una pequeña parte que sobresale por encima del nivel de la mar. De igual modo, desconocemos en gran medida todo lo que subyace al desarrollo de fármacos. Se trata de un proceso de enorme complejidad y de altísima regulación, y en el que llevamos trabajando de una forma profesional no más de cien años. Durante este tiempo hemos entendido...

Steven A. Frank is Donald Bren Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. His books include Dynamics of Cancer, Immunology and Evolution of Infectious Disease, and Foundations of Social Evolution (all Princeton). A powerful framework for understanding how natural selection shapes adaptation and biological design Design and diversity are the two great challenges in the study of life. Microbial Life History draws on...

Today's science tells us that our bodies are filled with molecular machinery that orchestrates all sorts of life processes. When we think, microscopic "channels" open and close in our brain cell membranes; when we run, tiny "motors" spin in our muscle cell membranes; and when we see, light operates "molecular switches" in our eyes and nerves. A molecular-mechanical vision of life has become commonplace in both the halls of philosophy and the offices...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a trusted ally in the world of healthcare, ensuring that patients receive the right medications at the right time? Embark on a journey of discovery through the pages of this comprehensive guide, where the mysteries of pharmaceutical practice unfold before your eyes. Delve into the intricate realm of pharmacy technician certification, where each chapter unlocks a new facet of knowledge essential for success....