Metal ions play key roles in biology. Many are essential for catalysis, for electron transfer and for the fixation, sensing, and metabolism of gases. Others compete with those essential metal ions or have toxic or pharmacological effects. Many diseases such as cancer, diabetes and neurodegeneration are associated with metal ion imbalance.This set of books gives students, researchers in academia and industry, and chemical regulators a complete overview of the role of metals in biology and the adverse effects of some metals in drinking water and the environment. Books are clearly structured and include introductory background knowledge, practical guidance to necessary chemical and biological tools, the latest research, and future outlooks.Authoritative, comprehensive and written by worldwide experts, this set will be an essential resource for scientists in bioinorganic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, toxicology, epidemiology, regulatory, and environmental science fields:Binding, Transport and Storage of Metal Ions in Biological CellsWolfgang Maret (Editor), Anthony Wedd (Editor)ISBN: 978-1-84973-599-5 , Copyright: 2014, Individual Price: £195.00 (RSC Metallobiology Series)Manganese in Health and DiseaseLucio Costa (Editor), Michael Aschner (Editor)ISBN: 978-1-84973-943-6 , Copyright: 2014, Individual Price: £175.00 (RSC Issues in Toxicology Series)Heavy Metals In Water: Presence, Removal and SafetySanjay Sharma (Editor)ISBN (print): 978-1-84973-885-9, Copyright: 2014, Individual Price: £175.00The Carcinogenicity of Metals: Human risk through occupational and environmental exposureAlan B. G. Lansdown (Author)ISBN (print): 978-1-84973-718-0, Copyright: 2013, Individual Price: £159.99 (RSC Issues in Toxicology Series)Mechanisms and Metal Involvement in Neurodegenerative DiseasesRoberta Ward (Editor), Robert Crichton (Editor), David Dexter (Editor)ISBN: 978-1-84973-588-9 , Copyright: 2013, Individual Price: £139.99 (RSC Metallobiology Series)Mercury Handbook: Chemistry, Applications and Environmental ImpactL F Kozin (Author), Steve C Hansen (Author)ISBN (print): 978-1-84973-409-7, Copyright: 2013, Individual Price: £153.99