The Biochemical Basis of Sports Performance looks at this topic by type of sport. Firstly, however, it introduces with an assessment of the biochemical basis of exercise and sport. The first sport it tackles is weightlifting, for which muscle strength and function are vital. It looks at protein in enzymes and the nutritional effects on strength training and performance. Next, it turns to the sprinter, for whom anaerobic metabolism is important. Then, it looks at middle-distance events and talks the reader through the glycolytic pathway amongst other elements. After that comes the endurance athlete who needs to consider energy supply and aerobic power. The game player follows and here fatigue in sprint sports is looked into. The text then moves on to a more general discussion of what constitutes sporting talent. It ends with a look at adaptations to training: training for speed, strength, middle-distance, endurance, and training strategies.
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Ronald J. Maughan and Michael Gleeson
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Aysha Divan and Janice A. Royds
Cancer Biology and Treatment starts off by describing the fundamentals of canceras a disease of the genome. It then looks at the pathology of cancer. It also examines molecular epidemiology and looks at key players and pathways in cancer. Cancer treatment and cancer management are important topics to consider in this field. Finally, the text looks at major challenges and new opportunities in the study and research of cancer.
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Barbara Jennings, Nandu Thalange, and Gavin Willis
Genetics in Medicine examines nucleic acids, genes, and genomes. It also discusses mutations and genetic variations. Next, it considers laboratory techniques and the sequencing revolution. The application of genetic medicine in childhood is also taken into consideration. Then, the text examines genetic medicine for adult onset disease. The book ends with a discussion of pharmacogenetics and personalized medicine.
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Joy Hinson and Peter Raven
Hormones begins by presenting an introduction to the broad topic of hormones. It then turns to an examination of hormones and disease, looking at what happens when things go wrong. Chapters that follow discuss hormones and development, hormones and reproduction, and hormones and behaviour. Finally, the text ends with a brief assessment of the use and abuse of hormones.
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John H.L. Playfair and Gregory J. Bancroft
Infection & Immunity
gives an overview looking at immunity with respect to infection. It describes the key infectious agents our bodies encounter and how our immune system responds to them. It also explains how diseases are spread and what measures we can take to control this spread, from vaccination to increasing public awareness. Chapters cover topics such as HIV, TB, and malaria. The text then goes on to look at infantile diarrhoea and respiratory disease. Chapters also considers innate recognition, cell signalling, cancer, and pregnancy.
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Lauren Pecorino
Molecular Biology of Cancer starts with an introduction. It then looks at the cancer genome. Other chapters consider the regulation of gene expression, growth factor signaling, and oncogenes. The cell cycle is also considered, as are tumor suppressor genes. The text moves on to look at apoptosis, cancer stem cells and the regulation of self-renewal and differentiation pathways. There are also chapters on metastasis, angiogenesis, reprogrammed metabolism and diet, tumor immunology and immunotherapy, and inflammation and infection. Finally, the text considers strategies and tools for research and for drug development.
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Duncan MacDougall and Digby Sale
The Physiology of Training for High Performance consists of three parts. Part I, which is about the physiological bases for athletic training, starts off with an introduction to training for high performance. It moves on to look at the biochemical bases and cardiorespiratory bases for performance. It looks at muscle physiology and then finishes with the neuromuscular bases for performance. Part II covers training for different sports and activities. It looks at endurance sports, anaerobic events, team sports, as well asnd training for power, strength, and speed as well. The last part, which presents additional factors affecting performance, looks at peaking, tapering, and overtraining; stretching and flexibility, and, finally, some other considerations, including nutrition, testing, altitude, and para-athletics.
