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So keep an eye out for our fresh new page. We hope you enjoy your shopping experience with us.

The first Zing Computational Chemical Biology conference will take place from the 6th to the 9th of August 2015. It will bring together scientists to discuss multidisciplinary research that leverages computer simulation to address key questions crossing the physical sciences-life sciences/biomedical interface. In particular, the conference will feature sessions focusing on the development and application of novel and state-of-the-art computational tools and technology for solving major problems in the life and biomedical sciences.

Topics will include advances in molecular dynamics simulation of enzymes; computational approaches to studying the interaction of drugs, drug transporters and signalling enzymes with lipid membranes; simulation of protein-protein interaction and multi-protein complex enzymatic systems; computational study of signalling pathways; new techniques in computational drug discovery as they apply to enzyme reactivity and dynamics; simulation of allosteric interactions; advances in multi-scale modelling; new techniques for direct simulation of reactivity in biological systems; and the impact of technological advances in computer hardware and software on the field of chemical biology.

The conference will feature lectures by established leaders in the fields, as well as encouraging young and talented researchers to present both challenging questions and new ideas for solving them. The aim is to encourage a collegial atmosphere to promote stimulating and insightful discussion while enjoying the beauty of tropical Cairns, Australia.

To see a full list of confirmed speakers, click here.

Deadlines:

Talk Consideration Deadline: 1st May 2015

Poster Submission Deadline: 1st June 2015

URL: http://www.zingconferences.com/conferences/computational-chemical-biology/

The first Computational Chemical Biology Conference will take place from the 6th to the 9th of August 2015 in Cairn, Australia

Take a look at these recently published new books in the Drug Discovery Series by clicking on the links below.

You can access the front matter, table of contents and first chapter of the eBooks for free.

Ion Channel Drug Discovery
Brian Cox (Editor), Martin Gosling (Editor), ISBN:  978-1-84973-186-7

Macrocycles in Drug Discovery 
Jeremy Levin (Editor) , ISBN:  978-1-84973-701-2

Coming soon in the Drug Discovery Series:

Human-based Systems for Translational Research 
Robert Coleman (Editor), ISBN:  978-1-84973-825-5

Venoms to Drugs
Glenn F. King (Editor), ISBN:  978-1-84973-663-3

Binding, Transport and Storage of Metal Ions in Biological Cells

Wolfgang Maret (Editor), Anthony Wedd (Editor)
ISBN (print): 978-1-84973-599-5, Copyright: 2014

This book is the first to comprehensively survey the molecular nature of the overall natural balance of metal ions in nutrition, toxicology and pharmacology. It is written as an introduction to research for students and researchers in academia and industry and begins with a chapter by Professor R J P Williams FRS. Find out more here.

The Front Matter, Preface, Contents and First Chapter of this book are free to access with a free personal RSC Publishing Account.

This book is the second volume in the RSC Metallobiology Series following:

Mechanisms and Metal Involvement in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Roberta Ward (Editor), Robert Crichton (Editor), David Dexter (Editor)
ISBN: 978-1-84973-588-9
Copyright: 2013

If you would like more information about the RSC Metallobiology Series or are interested in publishing a book in this series, please contact Rowan Frame at framer@rsc.org.

Be the first to see our stunning new collection of authoritative titles detailing the latest advances and highlighting technology, opinions and perspectives in modern science.

Presented in a combination of monographs, professional references, textbooks and popular science titles, the 2014 collection embraces diverse subjects including biological sciences, analytical chemistry and environmental chemistry, food science and nutrition.

Our 2014 highlights include:

• The Royal Society of Chemistry continues as exclusive provider of The Merck Index* 15th Edition.
• A new Specialist Periodical Report in Synthetic Biology.
• First class, new textbooks coming soon include Chocolate and Health, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (6th Edition) and The Chemists’ War.
• Further volumes in recently launched series: New Developments in NMR, RSC Smart Materials, RSC Soft Matter Series and the RSC Polymer Chemistry Series.

You’ll find our books appeal to a wide readership including scientists – from academia to industry – and everyone who teaches, studies or enjoys chemistry.

So browse the NEW Books Catalogue 2014 – your guide to the best and most diverse choice of chemical sciences titles out there.

*The name THE MERCK INDEX is owned by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Whitehouse Station, N.J., U.S.A., and is licensed to The Royal Society of Chemistry for use in the U.S.A. and Canada.

We’ve hand-picked recently published volumes including Soils and Food Security, Environmental Impacts of Modern Agriculture and Ecosystem Services to feature at the forthcoming Global Change and Biosphere Interactions scientific meeting. 

On 8-9 April 2013 the British Ecological Society (BES) and the York Environmental Sustainability Institute (YESI) will be hosting a major international scientific meeting, Global Change and Biosphere Interactions as part of our centenary and celebrating the launch of YESI. 

Focused on sustainable solutions to global environmental change, the conference will feature major international speakers covering current advances in our understanding of the past, present and future consequences of human impacts on the earth system. Contributions will reach across disciplines, spanning physical, natural, social sciences and humanities to address the causes and consequences of global change and the implications for policy. There will be extensive opportunities for discussing the role of interdisciplinary research in understanding the impacts of global change and identifying new research which will allow us to mitigate and adapt to these impacts.  For details of the programme and speaker please see the BES website. 

The Monday afternoon’s programme is followed by a public lecture Professor Georgina Mace and wine reception (please indicate attendance at these when registering). 

Early bird registration is now open until Friday 8 March at £75 for BES and YESI members and £95 for non-members, which includes all sessions, lunch and refreshments over the two days.  Accommodation and dinner can be booked on top of this.  We are now also offering a day rate of £50. 

For further information please contact Amy Everard. 

British Ecological Society

Rather than buying socks this Christmas why not buy a copy of the Case of the Poisonous Socks instead? Or swap chocolates for a copy of Chocolate as Medicine? And for Winter Wonderland fun we’ve got a range of period table products including jigsaws, posters and visual elements trumps.

Visit our online shop for festive inspiration.

Live near Cambridge, UK? Visit our Books Winter Wonderland on Tuesday 4^th December, 1 – 3 pm, Thomas Graham House, Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WF.

This is your chance to fill your Christmas stockings and find out more about book publishing with a festive twist. Learn about the lifecycle of a book, how to publish a book and even pitch your ideas to one of our Commissioning Editors!

Join us for Christmas gift inspiration, festive treats and fun as well as games, competitions and prizes – contact us to book your place!