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  • 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.

  • Temperate Tree Fruits and Nuts

    • 1st Edition
    • George Manganaris
    • English
    Temperate Tree Fruits and Nuts serves as a comprehensive resource, providing up-to-date knowledge about economically significant temperate fruit crops. This textbook covers the history, genetic improvements, and growth physiology of these crops. It details orchard establishment, management practices, and harvest considerations, making it a standalone guide to sustainable fruit crop production in temperate climates. Targeted toward undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as professionals in pomology, horticulture, and related fields, the book is essential for researchers, farmers, consultants, and agribusiness professionals.Each chapter, authored by an expert, provides an introduction, botany, orchard management, propagation, rootstocks, cultivars, and disease and pest management. It also covers ripening, harvest criteria, postharvest physiology, and technology, complemented by high-quality illustrations and a question bank for instructors.

  • 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.

  • Functional RNAs in Plants

    Developing Climate-Resilient and Stress-Resistant Crops
    • 1st Edition
    • Jen-Tsung Chen
    • English
    Functional RNAs in Plants explores the rapidly advancing field of plant RNA biology and its transformative role in modern agriculture. Covering microRNAs, small interfering RNAs, long noncoding RNAs, circular RNAs, and CRISPR-associated RNAs, the book explains their identification, design, structural and functional analysis, and applications in crop improvement.Chapters address both abiotic and biotic stresses, highlighting how functional RNAs regulate tolerance to climate-driven challenges as well as plant–microbe interactions and disease resistance. Technical sections detail progress in bioinformatics, integrated multi-omics, spatial and single-cell approaches, and high-throughput transcriptomics, which together provide new insights into RNA networks underlying plant stress responses. The book also discusses artificial small RNAs, secondary metabolism, and competing endogenous RNA systems, connecting mechanistic understanding with applied breeding strategies.Practical guidance is offered on integrating RNA knowledge into smart breeding, sustainable agriculture, and CRISPR-based innovations, with emphasis on designing and delivering functional guide RNAs for crop improvement. By combining foundational concepts with emerging applications, this volume serves as a valuable reference for academics, researchers, and advanced-level students in plant molecular biology and agricultural biotechnology.

  • Advances in Virus Research

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 123
    • English
    Advances in Virus Research, Volume 123 in this esteemed series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Sections in this new release include Transcriptional Regulation of Human Endogenous Retroviruses in Cancer, Nomenclature for vertically transmitted plant, Modelling of vertically transmitted viruses, Vertical transmission of tomato viruses, and more.

  • Enzymatic Production of Oligosaccharides

    From Basic Research to Industrial Production
    • 1st Edition
    • Carlos Vera + 2 more
    • English
    Enzymatic Production of Oligosaccharides: From Basic Research to Industrial Production, a volume in the Foundations and Frontiers of Enzymology series, covers the enzymes used for the extraction, synthesis, or modification of oligosaccharides, the biochemical properties of those enzymes, and potential technological applications. The book is divided into three parts, the first of which shares the fundamentals on the enzymatic synthesis of oligosaccharides. The book then explores the enzymatic production of oligosaccharides, considering a range of different oligosaccharides and production processes. Final sections cover the technological properties of oligosaccharides and potential applications across the chemical, biochemical, biotechnology, and food industries.This is a useful reference for researchers working with oligosaccharides across biochemistry, enzymology, biotechnology, food chemistry and related fields.

  • Intermediate Financial Theory

    • 4th Edition
    • Jean-Pierre Danthine + 2 more
    • English
    Intermediate Financial Theory, Fourth Edition provides an updated and thorough explanation of basic financial concepts, in a manner accessible both to those new to the subject and to those without a deep background in advanced mathematics. It is ideal for students with a background in Economics who are looking for an accessible yet rigorous introduction to financial theory beyond basic MBA-level textbooks. While not as dense as highly technical Ph.D. presentations tend to be, this valuable text seeks rather to integrate academic expertise with real-world experience from leading experts in the field. The fourth edition has been fully updated and is supplemented by extensive online resources.

  • Bioprospecting of Natural Pigments in Human Health

    • 1st Edition
    • Siva Ramamoorthy + 1 more
    • English
    Bioprospecting of Natural Pigments in Human Health provides a comprehensive overview of the therapeutic potential of these compounds. Covering the main pigment classes sourced from plants, algae, and microbes, the book is organized around the applications to specific diseases and conditions. With chapters on the anti-cancer, antidiabetic, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging effects, cardioprotective and neuroprotective agents, the book covers the molecular biology principles of action, as well as bioavailability and structure. This is the ideal reference for academic researchers interested in natural products pharmacology. It is also beneficial for the academic and corporate researchers in food sciences and the nutraceutical industries.

  • Artificial Intelligence in e-Health Framework, Volume 2

    Telemedicine Applications, Drug Delivery, Augmented Reality, and Robotics
    • 1st Edition
    • Sudip Paul + 1 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence in e-health Framework, Volume Two: Telemedicine Applications, Drug Delivery, Augmented Reality, and Robotics offers a comprehensive exploration of AI’s role in enhancing medical solutions. Through a focus on machine learning, deep learning, and their practical applications, this book aims to bridge the gap between theoretical advancements and real-world healthcare implementations. In addition to telemedicine advancements, the book explores AI-driven drug discovery, virtual and augmented reality innovations, robotics in medicine, and radiotherapy applications. It serves as an indispensable resource for professionals, researchers, and students eager to deepen their understanding of AI's contributions to modern healthcare.

  • Cancer Theranostics, Second Edition

    • 2nd Edition
    • Xiaoyuan Chen + 2 more
    • English
    Cancer Theranostics, Second Edition provide updates on new molecular imaging probes and techniques for early detection of cancer and describes molecular imaging-guided cancer therapy. Discussions also include nanoplatforms, incorporating both cancer imaging and therapeutic components, as well as clinical translation and future perspectives. New to this edition is the inclusion of recent developments and a streamlined structure that leads the reader through the content more intuitively, from problem to solution. More illustrations of different forms of cancer theranostics​ are included, and this edition also contains completely new content on DNA and RNA theranostics. In addition, new case studies are featured.This new edition is published in time to meet the needs of medical researchers in a comprehensive manner, encompassing diagnostics, in vivo imaging and its use for image-guided therapy, and a variety of other miscellaneous subjects. This book is a must-have for all research scientists, medical physicists, and physician scientists in cancer experimental therapeutics and molecular imaging.

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