Biomedical Science

Viruses: The Invisible Enemy

Second Edition

Dorothy H. Crawford

9780192845030
Paperback
October 2021

Humans have long faced an invisible enemy in the form of deadly viruses, and the COVID-19 pandemic shows what devastation they can wreak. As we face the prospect of more such viruses emerging, this major new edition of Dorothy Crawford's work explains the nature of viruses, how they cause disease, and how modern science is learning to counter them.

Stem Cells: A Very Short Introduction

Second Edition

Jonathan Slack

9780198869290
Paperback
September 2021

Very Short Introductions

Stem cells are a rapidly developing area of research. This book explains the nature and different types of stem cells, explores their applications in medicine for treating diseases and injuries, and considers the major areas of current research.

Chemistry for the Biosciences: The Essential Concepts

Fourth Edition

Jonathan Crowe, Tony Bradshaw

9780198791041
Paperback
April 2021

Through clear explanations and straightforward analogies, Chemistry for the Biosciences introduces you to all the chemistry needed to understand the biological world.

Haematology

Third Edition

Gary Moore, Gavin Knight, Andrew Blann

9780198826095
Paperback
April 2021

Fundamentals of Biomedical Science

The only text to successfully bring together the theory and practice of haematology in an accessible way for undergraduate biomedical science students.

Synaesthesia: A Very Short Introduction

Julia Simner

9780198749219
Paperback
June 2019

Very Short Introductions

Synaethesia is a neurological condition that gives rise to a 'merging of the senses': those with the condition might experience certain numbers as a specific colour, or certain words as a taste. Simner describes synaesthesia's many forms, discusses its links with artistic creativity and lateral thinking, and delves into the underlying neuroscience.

Medical Microbiology

Third Edition

Michael Ford

9780198818144
Paperback
June 2019

Fundamentals of Biomedical Science

Covers a range of key laboratory techniques used in the diagnosis of human diseases caused by microorganisms, with case studies throughout to highlight the clinical relevance of the techniques being described.

Molecular Diagnostics

Anthony Warford, Nadège Presneau

9780198777069
Paperback
March 2019

Fundamentals of Biomedical Science

The only text to combine coverage of molecular techniques with their application to diagnostic pathology to offer a true blend of theory and practice.

Data Handling and Analysis

Second Edition

Andrew Blann

9780198812210
Paperback
November 2018

Fundamentals of Biomedical Science

Written specifically to meet the needs of a biomedical science audience, this is the most relevant and useful statistics and data analysis text for biomedical science students.

Cytopathology

Second Edition

Behdad Shambayati

9780198717362
Paperback
May 2018

Fundamentals of Biomedical Science

The only text to successfully bring together the theory and practice of cytopathology in an accessible way for undergraduate biomedical science students.

Life's Vital Link: The astonishing role of the placenta

Y. W. Loke

9780199694525
Paperback
May 2018

How does the foetus - a foreign body - survive inside the mother? The placenta is the extraordinary organ that allows this to happen; but this remarkable feat of evolution is only just being fully appreciated by science. Y.W. Loke explores the fascinating nature of the placenta and what it can tell us about evolution, development, and genetics.

Transfusion and Transplantation Science

Second Edition

Neil Avent

9780198735731
Paperback
April 2018

Fundamentals of Biomedical Science

The only text to successfully bring together the theory and practice of transfusion and transplantation in an accessible way for undergraduate biomedical science students.

Human Physiology

Fifth Edition

Gillian Pocock, Christopher D. Richards, David A. Richards

9780198737223
Paperback
December 2017

The most complete introduction to human physiology, providing all the necessary detail in a clear and accessible style.

The Immune System: A Very Short Introduction

Paul Klenerman

9780198753902
Paperback
November 2017

Very Short Introductions

The immune system is essential to human health. When it fails to work correctly the consequences can be severe, from serious infections to over-exaggerated immune responses. This book considers how the immune system evolved and the components involved; the medical breakthroughs in our understanding of it; and the major health threats our immune systems face.

Histopathology

Second Edition

Guy Orchard, Brian Nation

9780198717331
Paperback
November 2017

Fundamentals of Biomedical Science

The only text to successfully bring together the theory and practice of histopathology in an accessible way for undergraduate biomedical science students.

Clinical Biochemistry

Second Edition

Nessar Ahmed

9780199674442
Paperback
November 2016

Fundamentals of Biomedical Science

The only series to successfully bring together the theory and practice of biomedical science in an accessible way for undergraduate students.

Biomedical Science Practice

Second Edition

Nessar Ahmed, Hedley Glencross, Qiuyu Wang

9780198717317
Paperback
July 2016

Fundamentals of Biomedical Science

Biomedical Science Practice covers key professional skills alongside an introduction to core laboratory techniques, providing a strong foundation for further study for beginning biomedical science students.

Principles of Evolutionary Medicine

Second Edition

Peter Gluckman, Alan Beedle, Tatjana Buklijas, Felicia Low, Mark Hanson

9780199663934
Paperback
March 2016

A new updated edition of the first integrated and comprehensive textbook to explain the principles of evolutionary biology from a medical perspective and to focus on how medicine and public health might utilise evolutionary biology.

Clinical Immunology

Second Edition

Angela Hall, Chris Scott, Matthew Buckland

9780199657650
Paperback
March 2016

Fundamentals of Biomedical Science

Clinical Immunology gives an insight into the function of the immune system, the front line of defence against pathological disease, and the diagnostic techniques used to identify associated malfunctions and disorders.

Evolutionary Medicine

Stephen C. Stearns, Ruslan Medzhitov

9781605352602
Paperback
August 2015

Intended for use in undergraduate, graduate, and medical school courses, this text makes content readily accessible with professional illustrations and summaries of chapters. If you are a lecturer interested in adopting this title for your course, please contact your Oxford representative to arrange a local price.

Cell Structure & Function

Guy Orchard, Brian Nation

9780199652471
Paperback
September 2014

Fundamentals of Biomedical Science

Places the theory of cell structure and function in the context of biomedical science practice.