Annual Reviews
Annual review of biophysics and biomolecular structure; v.36, 2007.
This year's edition includes over 20 reports on significant research and indices for authors and chapter titles for volumes 32-36 as well as a list of related articles from previous volumes. Topics include design with directed evolution for synthetic gene circuits, calculations of protein-ligand binding affinities, an analysis of heterogeneity in single-particle electron microscopy reconstruction, phase boundaries and biological membranes, DNA/protein interactions to gene expressions, bilayer thickness and membrane protein function, novel variations on fluorescence correlation spectroscopy, structure mechanisms of ubiquitin-like proteins, high-definition single-cell measurements of biomolecular motion, gene regulation in development, design rules for biological automation, deciphering molecular interactions, the physics of proteins, crystallographic studies in RNA and DNA, x-ray scattering, predictive modeling of RNA expression, new tools for watching nanometer-scale changes in single molecules, protein folding, inherent variability in gene expression, DNA transport through pores and the regulation of actin filament assembly. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Annual review of clinical psychology; v.3.
The 16 articles in this collection summarize current evidence about the etiology and treatment of common mental disorders. Two particularly long chapters report on drug abuse among African-American and Hispanic adolescents, and depression among mothers. Other topics include internet methods of delivering behavioral interventions, eating disorder prevention programs, dialectical behavior therapy for borderline personality disorder, unwarranted assumptions about children's testimonial accuracy, and the interrelationships between drinking and family processes. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Annual review of earth and planetary sciences; v.35, 2007.
With 23 articles and a prefatory chapter, this is the largest volume in the series to date. Topics range from climate change and geological aspects of public health to the application of quantum mechanics in geochemistry. The topics of each volume in the series now span well beyond the solid-Earth and planetary disciplines that previously dominated the series, with articles on subjects of immediate societal relevance, such as the articles on climate change in the past 200 years found in this volume. Chapters reflect current work in Earth science's efforts to provide information on the geological past, and developments in geophysical methods. Specific topics covered include the Aral Sea disaster, microprobe monazite geochronology, microsampling and isotopic analysis of igneous rocks, the crustal dichotomy on Mars, and the tectonics and climate of the Southern Central Andes. Material is illustrated with full-color images, diagrams, and tables. Jeanloz is affiliated with the University of California-Berkeley. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Annual review of immunology; v.25, 2007.
The 26 contributions in this annual collection summarize recent research results in a specific area of immunology. The 2007 edition examines the impact of glycosylation on the biological function of human immunoglobulins, the immunobiology of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and immunosuppressive strategies employed by tumors to evade T cell responses. Other topics include natural killer T cells, mucosal dendritic cells, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), the structural basis of integrin regulation and signaling, and the functional mapping of stromal signaling microenvironments in the thymus. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Annual review of physical chemistry; v.58, 2007.
The 27 contributions in the 2007 edition of this venerated series synthesize recent research on semiconductor exciton properties, quantized states of nanostructures, small molecule processes, and complex media such as membranes and molecular motors. Several of the papers address biophysical chemistry advances in lipid bilayers, cellular signal transduction, protein-folding pathways, and prion disease. Other topics include the theory of structural glasses and supercooled liquids, localized surface plasmon resonance spectroscopy, molecular architectonic on metal surfaces, isomerization through conical intersections, and exciton photophysics of carbon nanotubes. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Annual review of plant biology; v.58, 2007.
The 20 articles in the 2007 edition of the top-rated series synthesize the results of recent research in the areas of basic plant biochemistry, genetics, physiology, molecular aspects of plant development, and genomics. The contributors present a transgenic barley for producing recombinant proteins, consider the production of unusual fatty acids in transgenic plants, and explore oxidative modifications to cellular components in plants. Other topics include leaf senescence, the biology of arabinogalactan proteins, light regulation of stomatal movement, tetrapyrrole biosynthesis in higher plants, ATP-binding cassette transporters, and tracheary element differentiation. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Annual review of public health; v.28, 2007.
The 2007 edition of this annual series consists of four papers from a symposium on public health preparedness, and 19 reviews of current research on epidemiology and biostatistics, social environment and behavior, environmental and occupational health, health services, and public health practice. The review papers explore the seasonality of infectious diseases, the epidemiology of autism spectrum disorders, church-based health promotion interventions, the impact of changing disease definitions, and economic evaluation of health policies. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
