Molecular techniques are being harnessed for the detection of organisms in a wide range of circumstances. Global trade has introduced new pests of crops and plants; simultaneously, there is universal concern from disease outbreaks such as BSE, Foot & Mouth and the dreaded bird-flu virus. Molecular diagnostic...more

This is a comprehensive and accessible overview of what is known about the structure and mechanics of bone, bones, and teeth. In it, John Currey incorporates critical new concepts and findings from the two decades of research since the publication of his highly regarded The Mechanical Adaptations of Bones. Crucially,...more

Focusing on the important role that statistical methods play in the analysis of the data collected as well as in the overall clinical trial process, Introduction to Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials provides a concise and accessible introduction to clinical trials. This second edition features new and updated references, examples, exercises,...more