This highly topical book with chapters on everything from using mesenchymal stem cells in lung repair to the effect of physical activity on the mobilization of stem and progenitor cells, represents an exciting body of work by outstanding ...

'Reproduction, Breathing & Health' describes how we grow and change from before birth until adulthood. It looks at how the respiratory system works and how our bodies fight disease.

A discussion of the structure and function of plant and animal cells, with illustrations, charts, graphs, and a timeline, covering terms and concepts associated with the subject.

The contributors to this book utilize advances in genetic analysis and visualization of cells and tissues and merge evolutionary developmental biology with evolutionary cell biology to address questions central to understanding human and ...

Captured in this book are the broad and intricate nature of the field and its multifaceted frontiers, including aspects of genetics, cell and molecular biology, comparative biology, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, neuroanatomy, imaging, ...

Diving into the pulmonary microenvironment, the book focuses on the role of pulmonary neuroepithelial bodies (NEBs) as potential receptors and effectors, able to store and release neurotransmitters.

Beginning with an examination of the natural oscillations of respiratory gases in both terrestrial and aquatic environments, Vertebrate Gas Exchange details the structures involved in convecting the medium (air or water), the morphometrics ...

The book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the information available on the morphological, physiological and evolutionary aspects of specialized cells distributed within the epithelia of the airways in the vertebrates.

This increases body oxygen naturally and significantly reduce many symptoms of cystic fibrosis (e.g., coughing, too much mucus, wheezing, and various digestive concerns) within days. How and why can these therapies work?