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Excellent book - But it could use a "cosmetic" update
Good subject coverage, knowledgeable author, and plenty of uncluttered figures makes this book very worthwhile.The only thing missing from this excellent book is an update.Although this is the third edition (1998),almost all of the equipment photographs are from the early-to-mid 1970's. An extensive and broad Suggested Reading section follows most chapters butagain far far too many references are to early 1970's books and manuals. An update could earn this book a 5+ rating. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Allied Health Services - Medical Technology    2. Biomedical Engineering    3. Biotechnology    4. Electronics, Medical    5. Equipment and Supplies    6. General    7. Instruments & Supplies    8. Medical / Nursing    9. Medical instruments and appara    10. Medical instruments and apparatus    11. Science/Mathematics    12. Technology    13. instrumentation    14. Medical / General    15. Technology: General Issues   

Subjects:  1. Biochemistry    2. Biotechnology    3. Life Sciences - Biochemistry    4. Medical / Nursing    5. Pharmaceutical biotechnology    6. Pharmacology    7. Science    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Pharmaceutical technology    10. Science / Biochemistry   

Reviews (6)

Very comprehensive introduction to the field
This text is the best introductory book available, it is comprehensive and will serve the reader as a reference throughout his/her career.The authors have made a significant contribution to the field with this text and will help many biomedical engineering programs and their students.

Errors make it hard to learn
I've used this book now in 2 classes (including one taught by an author of one of the chapters) and have both times found the book hard to use.It is full of so many small errors you can never be sure whether the problems you are having are because you don't understand the material, or if there is another mistake in that section.Very frustrating.The problems are not limited to explicit errors either, there are issues with the presentation that makes me think it was poorly edited as well.Style, order, and omission of important points are among the sins.Some sections are pretty good, though. review of biomedical engineering handbook
subjects are old and out of date.For example, modeling of the eye, (...).This books seems like an attempt to introduce you to the research of a few professors who are trying to recruit graduate students.I found little educational value in it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biomedical Engineering    2. Biotechnology    3. Engineering - Electrical & Electronic    4. Engineering - General    5. Life Sciences - Biophysics    6. Science    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Medical equipment & techniques    9. Science / Biotechnology   

Subjects:  1. Analysis    2. Biotechnology    3. Life Sciences - Biochemistry    4. Mathematics    5. Nucleic acids    6. Polymerase chain reaction    7. Quantitative genetics    8. Science    9. Science / Biotechnology    10. Science / Chemistry / General    11. Science/Mathematics    12. Set Theory    13. Chemistry - General   

Subjects:  1. Biomedical Engineering    2. Biomedical materials    3. Biotechnology    4. Family & General Practice    5. General    6. Life Sciences - Biology - General    7. Medical    8. Medical / Nursing    9. Medical instruments and appara    10. Medical instruments and apparatus    11. Science/Mathematics    12. Biochemical Engineering    13. Technology / Engineering / Chemical & Biochemical   

Subjects:  1. Biotechnology    2. Instruments & Supplies    3. Medical    4. Medical / Nursing    5. Reference    6. Emergency services    7. Medical equipment & techniques    8. Purchasing & supply management    9. Yearbooks, annuals, almanacs    10. c 1990 to c 2000   

Reviews (6)

Old fashioned fortran, strong bias on Monte Carlo
There is a very strong bias to MC methods in the book. What they have to say about Molecular Dynamics methods is not really new, most of it is virtually copied from the classic by Allan/Tildesley, and many MD techniques which they consider "advanced" (such as cell list methods, verlet tables, etc.) are shifted to one of the many appendices. They do not talk about ghostparticles for instance or give a detailed account of parallelized algorithms which is really state-of-the art today.
Excellent text for beginners in simulation
Its an excellent book for those who are just beginners in MC & MD simulations. everything is very clearly explained with lot of examples and some related unsolved problems. the text explores this topic indetails with advanced chapters in later sections. Good for anybody int hsi field be it in materials science, physics or related fields.

Perfect for New Grad Students
This book is how I bootstrapped my way into being a molecular simulationist.Anyone who can program in some language can get started writing simple routines for the basic MD and MC simulations.Read more

Subjects:  1. Chemistry - Physical & Theoretical    2. Computer Engineering    3. Computer Simulation    4. Engineering - Chemical & Biochemical    5. Intermolecular forces    6. Mathematical Physics    7. Mathematical models    8. Molecular Chemistry    9. Molecules    10. Quantum Theory    11. Science    12. Science/Mathematics    13. Atomic & molecular physics    14. Computer modelling & simulation    15. Materials science    16. Technology / Engineering / Chemical & Biochemical   

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Fascinating material
I used this book for one of my favorite classes in college on biotechnology.It will show you the cool side of science and all of the neat things you can do with biology and DNA.The level is low enough to where you only need a minimal background to understand it, basic biology classes and preferably genetics.After completing the book you should be excited about the future of biotech, and you will have some understanding about how it works.

Good introductory material for the technical
To those who are interested in the functional aspects of the DNA this is the right introductory stuff. It covers areas including basic molecular biology to commercial methods for manipulating the genes. Pretty useful for someone who's more interested in the technology than the biology!

Good overview but lacks technical rigor
I am currently using this book for a course in Molecular Biotechnology taught through the chemistry department.Although the book covers a wide range of biotechnology fields, from manipulation of gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes through human gene therapy, it does so in asomewhat shallow and repetitive way.I have also seen clearer and moreconcise diagrams covering similar topics in other biochemistry books, andthere is a paucity of in-depth coverage in any particular area.This isnot necessarily the authors's fault, however, arising from the plethora ofinformation found in the biotechnology field.If someone wants a broadreview of molecular biotechnology, this is a decent book, but if you wantto focus on a specific area within biotechnology, look somewhere else. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biotechnology    2. Genetic Engineering    3. Life Sciences - Biology - Molecular Biology    4. Life Sciences - Genetics & Genomics    5. Medical    6. Microbiology    7. Molecular Biology    8. Science    9. DNA   

Subjects:  1. Bioinformatics    2. Biotechnology    3. Medical    4. Medical / Nursing    5. Medical informatics    6. Reference    7. Applications of Computing    8. Biomedial Informatics    9. Health Informatics    10. Medical / Administration    11. Medical Computing    12. Medical equipment & techniques   

Reviews (6)

Required reading
"Top 1000" reviewer Timothy W. Lieder wrote (see his uninformed review below) that he only read half of this book and that Reich recommended "more orgasms". I seriously doubt that Timothy W. Lieder even read a quarter of the book.
A deeply thought-out and provacative book
This is my first exposure to Reich, and what he has to say is more relevant today than ever.It's easy to be misled by the title and think its about having more sex, but nothing could be further than the truth. Heexplores the direct relationship between neuroses (and most of society is neurotic to varying degrees as a result of being raised in an authoritarian manner) and the inability to surrender completely to the the full bio-energetic pleasure of complete orgasm.If you have studied any Tantra you may be aware that what most of us call orgasm is only a genital sneeze, in terms of the possibility available.Thus, we are cut off from the totality of what we are and this is expressed in the energetics of our experience of orgasm, and ultimately, how we live our lives. He also explores the evolution of fascism under these constraints, and how it propogates itself through society.Frightening stuff, particularly in light of current world politics. All in all, a fascinating read, slowed only by old terminology. My only disappointment was the lack of exposition of his therapeutic techniques, other than it appears he is the first to use the breath in healing. This book will open your mind to new ways of thinking about the relationships between our selves, our culture and our politics.

On the biological and social implications of "love making"
The book focuses on the function of orgasm as an important PART of "healthy" love making. The issues discussed are timeless and at the same time not given the proper importance in our everyday life. Why? The author gives his opinion which is informed by the biological, psychological and social scientific domain.Read more

Subjects:  1. Biotechnology    2. General    3. Medical    4. Orgasm    5. Psychoanalysis    6. Psychology    7. Psychology Of Sexuality    8. Sex (Psychology)    9. Sexual behavior   

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A complete and valuable tool
A comprehensive review of this book appears in the March-April 2002 issue of "Biomedical Instrumentation and Technology", Vol. 36, No. 2, p. 141.The book is an important part of a library for anyone engaged in technologies or products dependent on sterilization or disinfection.

There is no better book out there
I have used this book for many years and it never ceases to amaze me how comprehensive it is.This book covers all modes of microbiological control.This is a must have for all Quality Assurance and Quality Control Professionals in the Food, Pharmacetical and Allied industries. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiseptics    2. Biotechnology    3. Disinfection and disinfectants    4. Epidemiology    5. Medical    6. Medical / Nursing    7. Medical Microbiology    8. Microbiology    9. Preventive Medicine    10. Sterilization    11. Medical / Infectious Diseases    12. Medical equipment & techniques    13. Public health & preventive medicine   

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Excellent depth
This books gives in depth understanding of the Cryogenic refrigeration. Cryogenic Engineering
I'm cryogenic specialist and I'd like to read some new cryogenic literature ,because it help me in my job.

Cryogenic Engineering
I'm cryogenic specialist and I'd like to read some new cryogenic literature ,because it help me in my job. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Engineering - General    2. Engineering - Mechanical    3. Low temperature engineering    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Technology    6. Technology & Industrial Arts    7. Mechanical engineering    8. Medical / Biotechnology   

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Just mediocre.
I was anxious to receive this book, since it was praised as one of the best books available in the area of environmental microbiology. After reading through the pages, I just couldn't agree with this statement. Environmental Microbiology
This is one of the most detailed, interesting, well illustrated books in microbiology that I have ever read. It gets right to the information that someone working in the environmental field needs, all in one place. No more digging around through multiple sources and hunting the internet for the latest information - its all here. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biotechnology    2. Ecology    3. Environmental Engineering & Technology    4. Environmental Science    5. Life Sciences - Biology - Microbiology    6. Microbial ecology    7. Microbiological Research    8. Science    9. Science/Mathematics    10. Infectious & contagious diseases    11. Medical microbiology & virology    12. Microbiology (non-medical)    13. Science / Microbiology   

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Great introductory text
This is an excellent introduction to Bioinformatics. It does assume some very basic knowledge of biology- perhaps a couple of paragraphs could help the total newbies.
great beginner
In spite of the title (I don't know many dummies interested in multiple sequence alignments) this reference is written by experts in the field of bioinformatics and is very accessable for the beginner.I purchased this book as a beginning graduate student so that I could learn which programs to use to compare amino acid and nucleic acid sequences as well as prepare them for publication and this book was perfect for this end.This text doesn't delve into the algorithms or much theory (which is learned through practice and other sources), nevertheless, I recommend this for the researcher for a crash course or quick reference.This book really helped me get my feet wet in this area (and recently publish a nice alignment) and will certainly reduce my workload next semester for my bioinformatics course!

misleading title ....
The tile might be misleading.
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Subjects:  1. Bioinformatics    2. Biological Research    3. Biology    4. Biotechnology    5. Computer Books: Operating Systems    6. Data Processing - General    7. Databases    8. Internet resources    9. Life Sciences - Biology - General    10. Life Sciences - Genetics & Genomics    11. Research & Methodology    12. Science    13. Science/Mathematics    14. Computer Software Packages    15. DNA    16. Epidemiology & medical statistics    17. Medical / Biotechnology   

Subjects:  1. BioMEMS    2. Biotechnology    3. Electronics - Microelectronics    4. Engineering - Chemical & Biochemical    5. Family & General Practice    6. Medical / Nursing    7. Nanotechnology    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Technology    10. Electronics engineering    11. Medical equipment & techniques    12. Science / Physics    13. Technology / Electronics / Microelectronics   

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Insufficient detail to be of much use
The typesetting of this book makes it very difficult to read. It appears to be a scan of a typed page. In any event, although it does summarize some of the basics of medical device design such as design controls, the design file, submission of an IDE/510(k)/or PMA, it does not give enough detail to be of any use. The reader can get all of the information in this book from FDA guidance documents, which are free. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Allied Health Services - Medical Technology    2. Biotechnology    3. Design and construction    4. Engineering - General    5. Equipment Design    6. Equipment and Supplies    7. Handbooks    8. Handbooks, manuals, etc    9. Medical / Nursing    10. Medical instruments and appara    11. Medical instruments and apparatus    12. Quality Control    13. Science/Mathematics    14. Technology    15. methods    16. standards    17. Medical equipment & techniques    18. Technical design    19. Technology / Engineering / Chemical & Biochemical   

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Review by New England Journal of Medicine
"Essentials of Stem Cell Biology belongs on the shelf of every researcher, clinician, and student who is interested in new developments in stem cell research and the related treatment options that are being developed."

Essentials of Stem Cell Biology, First Edition
The best for Stem Cell Biology for student or for someone who like to learn new things. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biotechnology    2. Life Sciences - Biology - Developmental Biology    3. Life Sciences - Biology - Molecular Biology    4. Life Sciences - Biophysics    5. Life Sciences - Cytology    6. Science    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Cytology    9. Science / Cytology   

Subjects:  1. Biomedical materials    2. Biotechnology    3. Engineering - Chemical & Biochemical    4. Family & General Practice    5. Science/Mathematics    6. Technology    7. Technology & Industrial Arts    8. Medical / Biotechnology    9. Medical equipment & techniques   

Subjects:  1. Analytical Biochemistry    2. Biotechnology    3. Chemistry - General    4. Enzymology    5. Life Sciences - Biochemistry    6. Peroxidase    7. Science    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Science / Biochemistry   

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Hard to read but book compiled with great care and detail
I must agree, it is probabily not the easiest book, you can pick up and read. It is voluminous, information is very dry, might be difficult to 'make notes' from this book. It may not be structured the way, you might normally find in most of the textbook. But having said that the information is compiled with great care and extraordinary detail. It contains the cutting edge information you can find out about biomaterials. For example, each section made up of 10-15 pages is purely written straight out of the latest journal articles.
Biomedical Engineering Student
...I was not impressed with the content of this book because of mistakes made in the data it reported ie. that polymers can't form crystalline structures. I also found that the equations presented in the text did not have detailed information and at times the explaination of how to use the equations were slight. Fabulous book for beginners and advanced students
This is a well written book with something for just about everyone. There are parts geared directly to engineers, but issues like foreign body response are dealt with rigorously enough for the best bio geek. All classes of implantable devices are covered with a healthy dose of historyto boot! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biocompatible Materials    2. Biomedical materials    3. Biotechnology    4. Engineering - General    5. Family & General Practice    6. Material Science    7. Medical / Nursing    8. Science    9. Science/Mathematics    10. Technology & Industrial Arts    11. Materials science    12. Medical equipment & techniques    13. Science / Biotechnology