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  • A Natural History of Bat Foraging

    Evolution, Physiology, Ecology, Behavior, and Conservation
    • 1st Edition
    • Danilo Russo + 1 more
    • English
    A Natural History of Bat Foraging: Evolution, Physiology, Ecology, Behavior, and Conservation offers an all-inclusive resource on all aspects encompassing the vital process of foraging for bats. The book explores knowledge in the field, including sensory ecology, the development of cognitive maps, bat microbiomes, and molecular approaches to studying a bat’s diet. It covers the importance of foraging in biology, from evolution and natural selection, to physiology, behavior, ecology, and natural history. In addition, it provides a unique focus on the implications of bat foraging for conservation purposes, including the role that molecular biology can play in preventing species depletion or extinction. With over 1,400 species, bats are among the most diverse vertebrate groups, having evolved an astonishingly broad range of foraging strategies to adapt to nearly all global regions and environments. The book assesses manmade and environmental issues that bats must overcome to ensure survival and prevent extinction. Written by international leaders in bat research, this is the ideal resource for bat specialists and conservationists, as well as zoologists, animal behaviorists, and academics associated with such disciplines.

  • Advances in Antiparasitic Therapies and Drug Delivery

    • 1st Edition
    • Prashant Kesharwani + 1 more
    • English
    Advances in Antiparasitic Therapies and Drug Delivery systematically discusses the fundamentals, principles, and methods of molecular mixing and reaction process intensification. The book demonstrates, in detail, the implementation approach, process, and effectiveness of Higee chemical reaction engineering through novel industrial case studies that help industrial technicians to select reaction intensification technology route more scientifically. Sections cover the innovation and development process of Higee chemical reaction engineering, hydrodynamics behavior in Higee reactors, equipment design principles and methods, multiphase reaction of liquid-liquid, gas-liquid, gas-solid, gas-liquid-solid and reactive crystallization process intensification principles and effectiveness.The book is a systematic summary of several national award and key projects, such as the State Technological Innovation Award, State Science and Technology Advancement Award, National Natural Science Foundation of China, National key R&D Program of China, National ‘‘863’’ Program of China, National ‘‘973’’ Program of China and also some international cooperation.

  • Nutraceutical Fruits and Foods for Neurodegenerative Disorders

    • 1st Edition
    • Raj K. Keservani + 3 more
    • English
    Nutraceutical Fruits and Foods for Neurodegenerative Disorders presents food-based strategies, specifically related to nutraceuticals, in delaying the onset and slowing down of the propensity of neuronal devastation. In addition to highlighting the positive effects of nutraceutical fruits and foods on brain health, the book also explores the medicinal properties of fruits, vegetables, berries and nutraceuticals, along with their contribution to environmental factors, potential hazards and the need for specific regulatory actions. This book will be a welcomed reference for nutrition researchers, dieticians, nutritionists and academicians studying related fields.

  • Ion Channels in Cancer

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 92
    • English
    Ion Channels in Cancer, Volume 92 in the Current Topics in Membranes series, highlights advances in the field, including chapters on the Interplay of calcium and potassium signals in cell cycle and cancer, Non-conducting functions of ion channels in cancer and neurological disease, Sodium channels and progression of solid tumors, The Elusive Nav1.7: From Pain to Cancer, Signaling Pathways in cancer: Channels Interactome as a novel therapeutic target, Ion channels in cancer drugs resistance, CLIC1: A potential therapeutic target for malignant glioma, Beyond the Building Blocks: Amino Acids as modulators of ion channels and transporters, and Activation of potassium channels unveils tumor vulnerability.

  • 2D Excitonic Materials and Devices

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 112
    • English
    Semiconductors and Semimetals series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Colorectal Cancer

    Disease and Advanced Drug Delivery Strategies
    • 1st Edition
    • Bhupendra G. Prajapati + 2 more
    • English
    Colorectal Cancer: Disease and Advanced Drug Delivery Strategies examines the combined impact of basic clinical and medical treatments as well as recent advances in the field of colorectal cancer. With a strong focus towards colorectal cancer diagnosis, disease drug delivery, and diagnosis, the book also examines the Tumor microenvironment-res... and site-specific nanoparticles for cancer theragnostics. Sections provide the opportunity to understand and diagnose the disease, describes screening methods, and update on drugs, including nano- and immunotherapy. Content includes clinical trials in colorectal cancer research and disease models that help better direct researchers and clinicians on how to diagnose and treat colorectal cancer.

  • AI in Clinical Practice

    A Guide to Artificial Intelligence and Digital Medicine
    • 1st Edition
    • Giampaolo Collecchia + 1 more
    • English
    AI in Clinical Practice: A Guide to Artificial Intelligence and Digital Medicine explains how artificial intelligence is applied to medicine, illustrating not only its enormous potential but also ancillary issues and the limits and risks inherent in its use on a large scale. The book focuses on the intersection between medicine and AI and its implications on the impact of human health care delivery. Topics discussed include wearable devices, health data, Internet of Things, virtual reality, robotic assistance system, and digital intelligence in the health sector. Additionally, sections discuss diagnostics and decision-making systems and machine/deep learning in clinical setting. This is a valuable resource for clinicians, researchers, students and members of the biomedical and medical fields who want to learn more about the use of AI to improve patient care.

  • Cellular Agriculture

    Technology, Society, Sustainability and Science
    • 1st Edition
    • Evan D. G. Fraser + 3 more
    • English
    Cellular Agriculture: Technology, Society, Sustainability and Science provides a state-of-the-art review of cellular agriculture technologies. From cell selection to scaffolding and everything in-between, this book contains chapters authored by leading cellular agriculture researchers and product developers across the world.Driven by consumer desire for sustainable food production, animal welfare improvements, and better human health, companies around the world are racing to engineer alternative protein products with the best flavour, appearance, and texture. A major challenge many of these early-stage companies struggle with is having the foundational science and technical knowledge to start their journey in this emerging industry. This text provides detailed information on the current state of the science and technology of cellular agriculture. It combines the social aspects that need to be considered to create a level playing field to give each emerging idea the best chance at realizing the ultimate vision of cellular agriculture: satisfying the demand for protein around the world in a way that is better for humans, animals, and the planet.This is the first resource of its kind to take a practical approach to review the design, feasibility, and implementation of cellular agriculture techniques. With additional chapters on life cycle analyses and ideal transition scenarios, this book provides a resource for aspiring technology developers and academics alike, seeking evidence-based assessments of the industry and its disruptive potential.　

  • Progress in Medicinal Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 62
    • Jonathan Bentley + 1 more
    • English
    Progress in Medicinal Chemistry, Volume 62 provides a review of eclectic developments in medicinal chemistry, with each chapter written by an international board of authors.

  • Fragile X and Related Autism Spectrum Disorders

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 173
    • English
    Fragile X and Related Autism Spectrum Disorders, Volume 172 in the International Review on Neurobiology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on The dopamine hypothesis of Autism Spectrum Disorder: a comprehensive analysis of the evidence, A Review of the Use of Psychotropic Medication to Address Challenging Behavior in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Lipid metabolism alterations in fragile X syndrome and other neurodevelopmental disorders, Genesis, modelling and methodological remedies to autism heterogeneity, Toward an Understanding of the Role of the Exposome on Fragile X Phenotypes, Glial-mediated dysregulation of neurodevelopment in Fragile X Syndrome, and more.

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