The book "Scientific and Clinical Applications of Magnetic Carriers" is a compilation of proceedings from an international conference held in Rostock, Germany, in 1996. It is edited by Urs Häfeli, Wolfgang Schütt, Joachim Teller, and Maciej Zborowski. The book covers various scientific and clinical applications of magnetic carriers, including their use in cell separation, DNA technology, immunoassays, and the selective enrichment of microorganisms. It also discusses the development of magnetic microspheres for drug delivery, hyperthermia, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents. The book highlights the importance of magnetic carriers in biomedical applications, particularly in the field of molecular biology and medicine. It discusses the preparation and modification of biodegradable magnetic particles, the use of magnetic particles in cell separation, and the development of magnetic microspheres for targeted drug delivery. The book also covers the use of magnetic particles in the diagnosis of tuberculosis and the detection of virulent bacteria from biological samples. The book emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of magnetic carrier research, involving collaboration between physicians, engineers, physicists, chemists, and imaging specialists. It discusses the challenges and solutions in magnetic targeting, the optimization of particle size and magnetic properties for prolonged circulation time, and the development of new surface modifications for improved biocompatibility. The book also includes chapters on the use of magnetic particles in hyperthermia, MRI contrast agents, and drug delivery systems. It provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of research and development in the field of magnetic carriers, with a focus on their potential applications in clinical practice. The book is a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in the fields of biomedical engineering, molecular biology, and clinical medicine.The book "Scientific and Clinical Applications of Magnetic Carriers" is a compilation of proceedings from an international conference held in Rostock, Germany, in 1996. It is edited by Urs Häfeli, Wolfgang Schütt, Joachim Teller, and Maciej Zborowski. The book covers various scientific and clinical applications of magnetic carriers, including their use in cell separation, DNA technology, immunoassays, and the selective enrichment of microorganisms. It also discusses the development of magnetic microspheres for drug delivery, hyperthermia, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents. The book highlights the importance of magnetic carriers in biomedical applications, particularly in the field of molecular biology and medicine. It discusses the preparation and modification of biodegradable magnetic particles, the use of magnetic particles in cell separation, and the development of magnetic microspheres for targeted drug delivery. The book also covers the use of magnetic particles in the diagnosis of tuberculosis and the detection of virulent bacteria from biological samples. The book emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of magnetic carrier research, involving collaboration between physicians, engineers, physicists, chemists, and imaging specialists. It discusses the challenges and solutions in magnetic targeting, the optimization of particle size and magnetic properties for prolonged circulation time, and the development of new surface modifications for improved biocompatibility. The book also includes chapters on the use of magnetic particles in hyperthermia, MRI contrast agents, and drug delivery systems. It provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of research and development in the field of magnetic carriers, with a focus on their potential applications in clinical practice. The book is a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in the fields of biomedical engineering, molecular biology, and clinical medicine.