Book ID: 52208
Sigee, David C., A.John Morgan, Adrian T. Sumner and Alice Warley (eds.)
X-ray microanalysis in biology: Experimental techniques and appli- cations. 1993. 45 photos. 64 line-figures. 46 tabs. XIV,337 p. gr8vo. Hard cover.
X-ray microanalysis is a widely used technique in studies of cell andtissue elemental composition. It has applications in many differentareas of biology, including animal and plant cell physiology, medicine,pathology and studies on environmental pollution. The editors present anup-to-date look at the use of X-ray microanalysis in biology. Expertsfrom around the world give state of the art accounts of research in thefield and discuss the potential of the technique for future research.Four main themes are tackled - detection and quantification of X-rays,associated techniques, specimen preparation, and applications.