Three-Dimensional Confocal Microscopy: Volume Investigation of Biological Systems (Cell Biology) [Hardcover]

John K. Stevens (Editor), Linda R. Mills (Editor), Judy E. Trogadis (Editor), Dennis E. Buetow (Series Editor), Ian T. Cameron (Series Editor), G. M. Padilla (Series Editor), A. M. Zimmerman (Series Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0126683301 | ISBN-13: 978-0126683301 | Publication Date: September 15, 1994 | Edition: 1

The integration of confocal microscopy and volume investigation has led to an unprecedented ability to examine spatial relationships between cellular structure and function. The goal of this book is to familiarize the reader with these new technologies and to demonstrate their applicability to a wide range of biological and clinical problems.

Key Features
* Volume investigation
* Three-dimensional reconstruction
* Fluroescent probe design
* Biological applications of confocal microscopy, including calcium imaging, receptor movement, and diagnostic pathology
* Confocal data display and analysis
* Twenty-eight pages of color

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From the Back Cover

The integration of confocal microscopy and volume investigation has led to an unprecedented ability to examine spatial relationships between cellular structure and function. The goal of this book is to familiarize the reader with these new technologies and to demonstrate their applicability to a wide range of biological and clinical problems.
Highlights
* Volume investigation
* Three-dimensional reconstruction
* Fluroescent probe design
* Biological applications of confocal microscopy, including calcium imaging, receptor movement, and diagnostic pathology
* Confocal data display and analysis
* Twenty-eight pages of color

About the Author

Ian Cameron is Professor in Chemical Engineering at the University of Queensland with teaching, research, and consulting activities in process systems engineering. He has a particular interest in process modelling, dynamic simulation, and the application of functional systems perspectives to risk management, having extensive industrial experience in these areas. He continues to work closely with industry and government on systems approaches to process and risk management issues. He received his BE from the University of New South Wales (Australia) and his PhD from imperial College London. He is a Fellow of IChemE.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 507 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (September 15, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0126683301
• ISBN-13: 978-0126683301
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,839,746 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)