Reproductive health is a fundamental component of an individual's overall health status and a central determinant of quality of life. The Encyclopedia of Reproduction is the most extensive and authoritative reference within the field of Reproduction. Designed to answer any and all questions related to this fundamentally important field, the Encyclopedia covers both basic, foundational information about reproduction in non-mammalian and mammalian systems, as well as the latest advances in assisted reproduction in humans. Reproduction is one of the most critical areas in biology and biomedicine due to its relevance to male and female fertility, reproductive disease, and the early development and integration of the endocrine system. Revolutionary advances in the molecular, physiological and clinical aspects of Reproduction have been made over the past 20 years, which makes the new edition of this pioneering Encyclopedia a timely update to a must-have reference. In this edition the normal biology and abnormalities are comprehensively reviewed. The encyclopedia also covers the most common diseases in humans, such as prostate and breast cancer, as well as normal developmental biology including embryogenesis, gestation, birth and puberty. Each article provides a comprehensive overview of the selected topic to inform a broad spectrum of readers from advanced undergraduate students to research professionals. Chapters also explore the latest advances and hot topics to have emerged in recent years such as such as cloning, stem cells, endocrinology, clinical reproductive medicine and genomics making the second edition of this significant resource, the most extensive and current reference in the field of Reproduction today. Comprehensive coverage in over 600 chapters comprising 6 volumes offers researchers a one-stop shop for information on reproduction that is not available easily elsewhere.Includes extensive coverage of the full range of topics from basic to clinical considerations including evolutionary advances in molecular, cellular and developmental, and clinical sciences.Multimedia and interactive teaching tools including downloadable PowerPoint slides, video content and interactive elements such as the Virtual Microscope offer a multi-layered, media-rich learning resource for instructors, researchers and students to gain a thorough understanding of the subject and in-depth knowledge. INDICE: Volume I: Male Reproduction Volume II: Female Reproduction Volume III: Gametogenesis, Fertilization and Early Development Volume IVa: Reproductive Medicine Female Volume IVb: Reproductive Medicine Male Volume V: Reproductive Medicine Assisted Reproduction Volume VI: Comparative Reproduction
- ISBN: 978-0-12-811899-3
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 3300
- Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2018
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés