New York Academy of Sciences

Antonio Scarpa

Ernesto Carafoli

Abstract: Calcium is now recognized as an important regulator of cell functions; some of the many areas of research into its role include defining the basic mechanisms by which it is transported, how it interacts with biological substances, new measurement techniques, and the problems of calcium regulation in the various disciplines of science. Biochemists, physiologists, pharmacologists and endocrinologists met at a conference to present technical papers and discuss the following topics: measurements by electron microprobe x-ray, electrodes, photoproteins, and ionization; transport by sarcoplasmic reticulum, accumulation in mitrochondria, uptake by fibroblast microsomes and regulation in presynpatic nerve endings; regulation of intracellular calcium; hormonal and metabolic interactions; and the impact of calcium on muscle contraction, vision, and secreting. The exchange of information will contribute to better understanding of the complex roles of calcium in the human body.

Calcium Transport and Cell Function

Membrane Transport of Calcium

Claude B. Klee

Encompassing all aspects of calcium signalling, from methods of measuring calcium in cells to the molecular mechanisms for decoding its information, this comprehensive book balances historical aspects and state of the art developments.

Calcium as a Cellular Regulator

Giuseppe O. Longo

Gian Antonio Danieli

The aim of the book is to encourage an in-depth discussion of problems of fundamental importance that are common to the two cultures, but that are traditionally seen from different perspectives. The forum will bring together scientists, philosophers, humanists, musicians with the aim of fostering comprehension of problems that have traditionally troubled humankind, and establish more fertile grounds for the communication between the two cultures. The themes of the contributions are the followings: the concept of time, infinity, the concept and meaning of nothingness, numbers, intelligence and the human mind, basic mechanisms in the production of thought and of artistic creation, the relationship between artistic and scientific creativity.

The Two Cultures: Shared Problems

Marisa Brini

Authors highlight several promising discoveries in the field of calcium signaling that provide new information about both genetic and acquired pathologies. Their discussions will give you new insights into the underlying causes of congenital and acquired diseases and point the way to new, even more promising research and therapies.

Ernesto Carafoli

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