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  • Functional Connectivity of the Human Brain

    From Mechanisms to Clinical Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Maria A. Rocca + 1 more
    • English
    Functional Connectivity of the Human Brain: From Mechanisms to Clinical Applications is a comprehensive review of mechanisms and analysis of methods of functional connectivity to map brain organization in healthy individuals and sick patients. Providing full coverage of the discipline for a wide audience of different research and clinical specialists, this volume begins with descriptions of mechanisms of functional connectivity and methodological approaches to quantify it, followed by a focus on how functional connectivity has been used to describe brain function in healthy people and to characterize network disruption in diseased conditions. This practical balance in book structure is suitable for readers with a technical or clinical orientation, providing background that is easy to approach for clinicians or scientists. Chapters examine fMRI and electrophysiological techniques, brain maturation, aging, and cognitive neurosciences, as well as functional connectivity in neuroinflammatory, neurodegenerative, and neuropsychiatric conditions. Future perspectives look forward to functional connectivity in multimodal analysis, artificial intelligence, and more. This book will be of use to a wide audience working on functional connectivity experiments, as well as any courses on the topic.

  • Entomopathogenic Fungi in Insects

    From Physiological Effects to Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Arash Zibaee + 2 more
    • English
    Entomopathogenic Fungi in Insects: From Physiological Effects to Applications explores the complex relationships between entomopathogenic fungi and insects. This interdisciplinary book delves into the physiological, immunological, and behavioral responses elicited by fungi in insects, offering insights for sustainable development. It assesses the potential applications of these fungi as biopesticides against harmful insects while considering their impact on non-target populations. This comprehensive work is invaluable for researchers and professionals in agroecosystems, insect pathology, biocontrol, plant protection, and crop health, as well as graduate students focused on sustainability.In addition, the book examines the mutualistic roles fungi can play in insect physiology, such as aiding in digestion. These fungi, prevalent in insect habitats, can serve as microbial pest control agents by infecting and weakening insect hosts. The book emphasizes the importance of mitigating potential harm to non-target insect populations, ensuring a balanced approach to biocontrol in agricultural practices.

  • Advances in Parasitology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 129
    • English
    Unveiling the Proteolytic Networks of Parasites, Volume 129 in the Advances in Parasitology series, presents a cutting-edge exploration of specific proteases across a spectrum of parasitic organisms. Top researchers in the field conduct multifaceted examinations, shedding light on the distinct roles of these proteases within significant parasite groups, including malaria, trematodes, nematodes, and blood-feeding arthropods. Chapters in this new release include The roundworm Ascaris: recent advances and progress towards elimination, Genetically modified helminths as pharmaceutical bio-factories, Epithelial cytokines in helminth infections, Schistosoma eggs: from conception to eggs-creation, Helminth extracellular vesicles: roles in and beyond parasite-host communication, and more.

  • AI Technologies for Crop Breeding

    • 1st Edition
    • Jen-Tsung Chen
    • English
    AI Technologies for Crop Breeding offers the latest insights into the use of artificial intelligence models to improve plant health and production. Presenting applications of AI technologies in plant biology, biotechnology, and crop breeding, it explores practices for the mitigation of biotic and abiotic stressors as well as other plant growth challenges.AI-based technologies are expected to advance approaches to plant functional genomics and multiple omics, resulting in smarter and more efficient crop breeding for next-generation agriculture helping to address the challenges of the increasing human population and the globally changing climate. AI tools such as machine learning, particularly deep learning, have been applied to predict chief players in complicated biological networks, increasing the understanding of in-depth mechanisms of plant-pathogen and plant-environment interactions. Additionally, responses of plants facing stress can be modeled using AI technologies, and the resulting data are valuable not only to plant stress physiology but also for stress-resilient and disease-resistant crop breeding.This book introduces AI technologies for studying plant biology, focusing on machine learning and deep learning models for integrating multiple omics approaches and revealing the knowledge of plant functional genomes. Technological advancements and emerging applications of machine learning and deep learning in genomic selection, genome-wide association study (GWAS), phenotyping and constructing phenomics, and transcriptomics are also featured in this book.AI Technologies for Crop Breeding is an ideal reference for researchers, academics, and advanced-level students and professors in the fields of plant sciences, plant stress physiology, bioinformatics, systems biology, and crop breeding.

  • Advancements in the Treatment and Prevention of Breast Cancer

    • 1st Edition
    • Dileep Kumar
    • English
    Advancements in the Treatment and Prevention of Breast Cancer highlights the significance of early detection, risk assessment, and comprehensive care in mitigating the burden of breast cancer within communities. It not only offers insights into the genetic basis of breast cancer susceptibility, familial risk assessment, and emerging genetic testing technologies but also empowers patients and their families with knowledge about available treatment options, clinical trials, and support resources.In 14 chapters this book provides an in-depth analysis of translational research focusing on understanding the etiology of breast cancer, elucidating potential avenues for primary prevention strategies. It offers a comprehensive overview of recent breakthroughs in understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying breast cancer development and discussing novel targeted treatment approaches derived from these advances but also discusses strategies for minimizing treatment-related toxicity in breast cancer management, including supportive care measures and personalized treatment approaches. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the latest developments in breast cancer care and provides clear explanations of complex scientific topics and will offer insights that can help improve patient care and outcomes.

  • Climate Change and Disability

    A Collaborative Approach to a Sustainable Future
    • 1st Edition
    • Marcalee Alexander + 2 more
    • English
    Until recently, little attention has been paid to the concerns of people living with disabilities during extreme weather events and long-term climate changes. Climate Change and Disability: A Collaborative Approach to a Sustainable, Inclusive Future for All delineates the general and specific risks of climate change for people living with disabilities and how we can use accessible approaches to mitigate, adapt, and control these risks, while maximizing opportunities for people living with disabilities. The book opens with an introduction on how we got here. The book continues with sections on actions and research, the physiologic impact of different disabilities, and discussions of specific continents and countries, where issues related to climate change exist. Education and advocacy are covered in detail, and the book wraps up with a section on action and research, detailing how to respond to extreme weather events including how various types of disabilities are impacted by different events.Climate Change and Disability: A Collaborative Approach to a Sustainable, Inclusive Future for All serves as a guide for a broad audience at the crossroads of environmental adaptation and human health. Physicians, as well as nurses, physical and occupational therapists, and other allied health professionals will find it valuable for tailoring care for people living with disabilities due to climate change. Advocates and individuals living with disabilities will gain insight into advocacy for inclusive policies and personal preparedness. Scientists and clinicians interested in the health and societal impacts of climate change will find it useful in informing their research and practice. Policymakers and politicians can utilize this resource to develop equitable climate strategies, ensuring that environmental justice concerns are inclusive.

  • Artificial Metalloproteins

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 720
    • English
    Artificial Metalloproteins covers artificial metalloproteins (ArMs) and how they have emerged as powerful vehicles with which to control, implement, and leverage the unique reactivity and spectroscopic properties of their bound metal ions. Chapters in this release include Incorporating Non-Native Cofactors into Heme Proteins, Designing 4-Helix Bundles to Bind Porphyrin/Porphyrin-... Cofactors, Cobalt-Substituted Hemoprotein Expression, Rationally designed directed evolution of cytochrome P450 enzymes, De novo design of a switchable a-helical hemoprotein, Primary Coordination Sphere Part B: Unnatural Metal-Binding Sites Beyond the Heme, and more.Other sections cover Unnatural Amino Acid Incorporation for Creating Artificial Metalloenzymes, Development of a PQQ-Dependent Artificial Metalloprotein, Evolutionary Engineering of a Rhodium Complex-Linked Artificial Metalloenzyme, Design and Application of Nonheme Iron Enzymes, Part C: Secondary Sphere Modulation for Metallocofactor Activation, Designing Artificial Metalloenzymes by Engineering the Primary and Secondary Coordination Sphere in Native Protein Scaffolds, and much more.

  • IoT Security

    Fundamentals and Key Enabling Technologies
    • 1st Edition
    • SK Hafizul Islam + 3 more
    • English
    IoT Security: Fundamentals and Key Enabling Technologies explores the complex interactions between Internet of Things (IoT) and the pressing need for effective cyber security solutions. Diving into real-world case studies to provide insights into implementing efficient security measures that safeguard against online dangers, this book comprehensively analyzes the challenges and possibilities presented by intelligent technologies fueling transformational change, emphasizing the crucial role cybersecurity plays in defending networks, data, and user privacy in an increasingly interconnected digital ecosystem.Coverage includes cryptographic methods, communication networks, device identity and access, data governance and privacy, as well as regulatory frameworks and standards for IoT security. Computer science researchers and engineers will benefit from this compilation of cutting-edge research and practical case studies, learning how to minimize risks for IoT and intelligent technologies.

  • Advanced Cancer Research Protocols

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 198
    • English
    Advanced Cancer Research Protocols, Volume 198 is a comprehensive and cutting-edge resource dedicated to the latest methodologies and protocols in the field of cancer research. Topics in this new release include Introduction to Cancer Biology and Current Research Trends, Cell Culture Techniques for Cancer Research, Practical Approaches to Advanced Molecular Biology Techniques, High-throughput sequencing Technologies for Cancer Genomics, Epigenetic Analysis in Cancer Research, Proteomics and Metabolomics in Cancer Biomarker Discovery, In vivo Cancer Modeling Using Mouse Models, and much more.Other sections highlight advances in Advanced Imaging Techniques for Cancer Research, Cancer Stem Cell Analysis and Targeting, Immunotherapy and Cancer Vaccine Development, Gene Editing Techniques in Cancer Research, Single-Cell Analysis in Cancer Research, Liquid Biopsy and Circulating Tumor Cell Analysis, and Exploring the Tumor Microenvironment in Solid Cancer: From Biology to Therapy.

  • Quantitative Human Physiology

    An Introduction
    • 3rd Edition
    • Joseph J Feher
    • English
    Quantitative Human Physiology: An Introduction, Third Edition, winner of a 2018 Textbook Excellence Award (Texty), is the first text to meet the needs of the undergraduate bioengineering student who is being exposed to physiology for the first time but requires a more analytical/quantitat... approach. This book explores how component behavior produces system behavior in physiological systems. Through text explanation, figures, and equations, it provides the engineering student with a basic understanding of physiological principles, with an emphasis on quantitative aspects. The third edition has been revised with more and expanded problem sets and improved illustrations.

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