9781332801374 - The Venom of Heloderma (Classic Reprint) di Loeb, Leo (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book thoroughly examines the properties and toxic effects of the venom of Heloderma, a species of venomous lizard. The author undertook this study at the request of Dr. S. Weir Mitchell and carried out the research using grants from the Carnegie Institution of Washington. To extend the research in various directions, the author collaborated with other scientists who studied various aspects of the problem. The book is a collection of their findings. The author reviews the literature on the subject, discusses methods of collecting the venom, and factors that influence the amount of secretion. It also delves into the effects of heat, standing in solution, dialysis, filtration, addition of acid to venom solution, Roentgen rays on secretion of venom gland, and venom upon animals. Furthermore, the book details the author's original histological, bacteriological, biochemical, and experimental studies on the venom, which provide new insights into its nature and effects. The book concludes with a discussion of the significance of the findings, which contribute to our understanding of the venom of Heloderma and its potential medical applications. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.