ENGINEERING - Cambridge University Press India

Essential
Bioinformatics
Jin Xiong
Texas A & M University
Contents: Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Cellular
biomechanics; 3. Hemodynamics; 4. The
circulatory system; 5. The interstitium; 6. Ocular
biomechanics; 7. The respiratory system;
8. Muscles and movement; 9. Skeletal
biomechanics; 10. Terrestrial locomotion;
Appendix A. The electrocardiogram; Index.
ISBN: 9780521165181 528pp ` 1050.00
Essential Bioinformatics is a concise yet
comprehensive textbook of bioinformatics that
provides a broad introduction to the entire field.
Written specifically for a life science audience, the
basics of bioinformatics are explained; followed by
discussions of the state-of-the-art computational
tools available to solve biological research
problems. All key areas of bioinformatics are
covered including biological databases, sequence
alignment, genes and promoter prediction,
molecular phylogenetics, structural bioinformatics,
genomics, and proteomics. The book emphasizes
how computational methods work and compares
the strengths and weaknesses of different
methods. This balanced yet easily accessible text
will be invaluable to students who do not have
sophisticated computational backgrounds.
Technical details of computational algorithms are
explained with a minimum use of mathematical
formulas; graphical illustrations are used in their
place to aid understanding. The effective synthesis
of existing literature as well as in-depth and up-todate
coverage of all key topics in bioinformatics
make this an ideal textbook for all bioinformatics
courses taken by life science students and for
researchers wishing to develop their knowledge of
bioinformatics to facilitate their own research.
Contents: Preface; Part I. Introduction and
Biological Databases: 1. Introduction;
2. Introduction to biological databases; Part II.
Sequence Alignment: 3. Pairwise sequence
alignment; 4. Database similarity search;
5. Multiple sequence alignment; 6. Profiles and
hidden Markov models; 7. Protein motifs and
patterns; Part III. Gene and Promoter Prediction:
8. Gene prediction; 9. Promoter and regulatory
element prediction; Part IV. Molecular
Phylogenetics: 10. Phylogenetics basics;
11. Phylogenetic tree construction methods and
programs; Part V. Protein Structure Basics:
12. Protein structure basics; 13. Protein structure
visualization, comparison and classification;
14. Protein secondary structure prediction;
15. Protein tertiary structure prediction; 16. RNA
structure prediction; Part VI. Genomics and
Proteomics: 17. Genome mapping, assembly and
comparison; 18. Functional genomics;
19. Proteomics; Practical exercises; Glossary.
ISBN: 9780521706100 339pp ` 445.00
Biomedical
Engineering
Bridging Medicine and
Technology
W. Mark Saltzman
Yale University,
Connecticut
Commercialising
Successful
Biomedical
Technologies
Basic Principles for the
Development of Drugs,
Diagnostics and Devices
Shreefal S. Mehta,
Cytopia
This is an ideal text for an introduction to
biomedical engineering. The book presents the
basic science knowledge used by biomedical
engineers at a level accessible to all students and
illustrates the first steps in applying this knowledge
to solve problems in human medicine. Biomedical
engineering encompasses a range of fields of
specialization including bioinstrumentation,
bioimaging, biomechanics, biomaterials, and
biomolecular engineering. This introduction to
bioengineering assembles foundational resources
from molecular and cellular biology and physiology
and relates them to various sub-specialties of
biomedical engineering. The first two parts of the
book present basic information in molecular/
cellular biology and human physiology;
quantitative concepts are stressed in these
sections. Comprehension of these basic life
science principles provides the context in which
biomedical engineers interact. The third part of the
book introduces sub-specialties in biomedical
engineering, and emphasizes - through examples
and profiles of people in the field - the types of
problems biomedical engineers solve.
Contents: 1. Introduction; Part I. Molecular and
Cellular Principles: 2. Biomolecular principles;
3. Biomolecular principles: nucleic acids;
4. Biomolecular principles: proteins; 5. Cellular
principles; Part II. Physiological Principles:
6. Communication systems in the body;
7. Engineering balances: respiration and
digestion; 8. Circulation; 9. Removal of molecules
from the body; 10. Biomechanics;
11. Bioinstrumentation; 12. Bioimaging;
13. Biomolecular engineering and biotechnology;
14. Biomolecular engineering II: engineering of
immunity; 15. Biomaterials and artificial organs;
16. Biomedical engineering and cancer.
ISBN: 9780521840996 656pp $ 105.00
Successful product design and development
requires the ability to take a concept and translate
the technology into useful, patentable, commercial
products. This book guides the reader through the
practical aspects of the commercialization process
of drug, diagnostic and device biomedical
technology including market analysis, product
development, intellectual property and regulatory
constraints. Key issues are highlighted at each
stage in the process, and case studies are used to
provide practical examples. The book will provide
a sound road map for those involved in the
biotechnology industry to effectively plan the
commercialization of profitable regulated medical
products. It will also be suitable for a capstone
design course in engineering and biotechnology,
providing the student with the business acumen
skills involved in product development.
Contents: Foreword; Glossary; 1. Biomedical
device and drug design industry and markets;
2. Markets of interest and market research steps;
3. Intellectual property and licensing; 4. Product
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