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  • Antiviral African Medicinal Plants: Families, Species, and Therapeutic Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 121
    • English
    Antiviral African Medicinal Plants: Families, Species, and Therapeutic Applications is a comprehensive scholarly volume that systematically explores the rich pharmacopeia of African flora as a source of antiviral agents. Organized by plant families and species, it integrates ethnopharmacological traditions with modern phytochemical and pharmacological evidence, highlighting the therapeutic potential of diverse classes of natural products. The book provides critical analyses of structural diversity, mechanisms of action, and translational challenges, while emphasizing the cultural relevance and accessibility of medicinal plants in African healthcare systems. By bridging traditional knowledge with contemporary biomedical research, the volume offers a harmonized framework for advancing African medicinal plants into scientifically validated antiviral therapies. It serves as both a reference for researchers and a roadmap for interdisciplinary collaboration in drug discovery, public health, and ethnomedicine.

  • Alcohol-Free Beer

    From Production to Consumer Perception
    • 1st Edition
    • Elisabeth Koussissi + 1 more
    • English
    Alcohol-free Beer: From Production to Consumer Perception covers this unique, emerging market segment. The book begins with introductory content and definitions before covering the production process, with a focus on fermentation methods. Nutritional aspects, flavor, and sensory characteristics of the end product as well as consumer perceptions are also covered. As the first academic book on the market to exclusively cover non-alcoholic and low ABV beer, this book will be particularly useful to researchers interested in alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, fermentation, and consumer behavior, especially as it relates to the consumption of alcohol (or lack thereof).Consumers seeking out better mental and physical wellbeing are opting to drink less alcohol, giving rise to this beverage trend. Yet for researchers and industry professionals crafting the product, it can be a challenge to closely replicate the pleasant taste of alcoholic beer. As the market for alcohol-free beer has undergone a unique, global rise in volume of consumption and production during the last decade, this book will be ideal for brewing chemists and beverage industry scientists hoping to create new alcohol-free beverages.

  • Multiple Faces of Takotsubo Syndrome

    Clinical Presentations, Mechanisms and Advanced Diagnostic Insights
    • 1st Edition
    • Luca Saba + 1 more
    • English
    Multiple Faces of Takotsubo Syndrome: Clinical Presentations, Mechanisms and Advanced Diagnostic Insights offers a thorough review of Takotsubo syndrome and the role of advanced imaging techniques in improving diagnosis, monitoring, and management of this complex cardiac condition. The book begins with an introduction to Takotsubo syndrome, covering its historical background, prevalence, and key clinical characteristics. Subsequent chapters delve into epidemiology, risk factors, and psychological aspects, including the impact of COVID-19 and other viral infections. Then, clinical manifestations, management, prevention, and treatments are thoroughly discussed, along with complications and prognosis. The basic science section explores the pathophysiological mechanisms, the heart-brain axis, and multi-organ involvement.A significant focus throughout is placed on invasive and non-invasive imaging modalities, including angiography, echocardiography, cardiac MRI, computed tomography, and nuclear imaging. Future directions highlight emerging biomarkers and imaging techniques for personalized medicine, and real-world case studies provide practical insights for clinicians. The book offers invaluable benefits to scientists, researchers, and clinicians alike.

  • PFAS Contamination

    Global Prevalence, Toxicological and Ecotoxicological Impacts, and Mitigation Strategies
    • 1st Edition
    • Saranya Narayanasamy + 1 more
    • English
    PFAS Contamination: Global Prevalence, Toxicological and Ecotoxicological Impacts, and Mitigation Strategies offers a comprehensive overview of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), highlighting their global environmental prevalence, toxicological effects and health risks, and state-of-the-art remediation approaches. The book taps into the increasing recognition of PFAS as “forever chemicals” and explores the widespread contamination of these compounds in water, soil, and air along with their toxicological effects on human health and the ecosystem. It highlights advancements in detection methods as well as physicochemical, biological, and emerging remediation technologies, including plasma-based technologies, bioremediation, and advanced nanotechnology-based methods, such as plasma technology, bioremediation, and adsorption methods.Case studies illustrate successful applications, and the book examines policy frameworks, regulatory measures, and the public health impact of PFAS. This resource serves as a vital source of information for environmental toxicologists, environmental scientists, environmental consultants, engineers, and regulators studying PFAS prevalence, toxicity mechanisms, remediation, and practical strategies for mitigating PFAS contamination and fostering a deeper understanding of the global efforts to address this critical issue.

  • Correlative Light and Electron Microscopy VI

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 213
    • English
    Correlative Light and Electron Microscopy VI presents current methods and applications in combining light microscopy and electron microscopy to study biological structures and processes with high spatial and temporal resolution. The volume highlights practical approaches for linking dynamic imaging with ultrastructural analysis, enabling researchers to investigate cells, tissues, and subcellular components in greater detail. Covering both established and emerging techniques, this book serves as a useful resource for scientists working in cell biology, structural biology, imaging, and related biomedical fields.

  • Innovation in Emergency Medicine

    Technology Development and Commercialization Handbook
    • 1st Edition
    • Nancy Patterson + 3 more
    • English
    Innovation in Emergency Medicine: Technology Development and Commercialization Handbook is a step-by-step guide to emergency medicine technology innovation reflecting recent trends of industry globalization and value-conscious healthcare. Written by a team of medical, engineering, and business experts, the authors provide a comprehensive resource that leads engineers, clinicians, students, researchers, and entrepreneurs through a clear process for the identification, invention, and implementation of new solutions. Case studies on innovative products from around the world, successes and failures, practical advice, and end-of-chapter 'Getting Started' sections encourage readers to learn from real projects and apply important lessons to their own work. This new volume in the Clinical and Medical Innovation Series will be of interest to every biomedical engineer and those working in emergency medicine who has ever had a good idea for an invention but does not know where and how to start bringing it to the bedside.

  • Melanin-Concentrating Hormone

    From Metabolism to Sleep Disorders
    • 1st Edition
    • Jackson C. Bittencourt + 1 more
    • English
    Melanin-Concentratin... Hormone: From Metabolism to Sleep Disorders, the latest volume in the Molecular Mediators in Health and Disease series, offers a comprehensive understanding of this multifunctional peptide. The book covers a wide range of topics, including molecular biology of MCH, MCH in organ function, pharmacology, and MCH in disease. Recent developments in MCH imaging and pharmacological modulation are explored, along with the impact of MCH in psychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders and its role in the neuroimmunological modulation of vitiligo. Additionally, MCH is considered in the context of reproductive behavior, sleep, cognition, memory, and peripheral function.The book also explores MCH across various species such as humans, reptiles, non-primate mammals and teleosts. This is an ideal reference for researchers working with MCH across the fields of cell biology, molecular biology, pharmacology, neuroscience, endocrinology, and beyond.

  • Epigenetics and miRNA in Neurodegenerative Diseases

    From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Lance R. McMahon + 2 more
    • English
    Epigenetics and miRNA in Neurodegenerative Diseases: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Applications explores the crucial role of epigenetic modifications and microRNAs in the onset, progression, and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS, and Huntington’s disease. This comprehensive book bridges cutting-edge molecular research with real-world clinical applications, covering biomarker discovery, novel therapeutics, gene editing, and AI-driven bioinformatics. With clear explanations, case studies, and future perspectives, it serves as an essential resource for researchers, clinicians, and biotech professionals working toward innovative solutions for neurodegenerative disease diagnosis and treatment

  • The Alzheimer’s Spectrum: From Neural Stress to AI-Driven Care

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 192
    • English
    The Alzheimer’s Spectrum: From Neural Stress to AI-Driven Care, published as Volume 192 of the serial International Review of Neurobiology, provides a comprehensive and multidisciplinary examination of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) across its biological, psychological, and technological dimensions. This volume integrates current research on neuropsychiatric factors such as depression, stress, and anxiety with advances in neuroanatomy, systems neuroscience, and emerging AI-driven diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Chapters explore key brain regions and circuits implicated in AD—including the thalamus, prefrontal cortex, hippocampus, and memory-emotion networks—while also addressing comorbidities, extracellular vesicles as biomarkers, and innovative treatment strategies. The inclusion of computational approaches, model organisms, and novel therapeutic avenues reflects a strong translational focus, bridging mechanistic understanding with clinical and digital health applications. Collectively, this volume serves as an authoritative resource for understanding the Alzheimer’s continuum from early cognitive impairment to advanced disease and care optimisation.

  • Grain Drying, Cooling and Storage

    Theory, Technology, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Werner Muhlbauer + 1 more
    • English
    Grain Drying, Cooling and Storage: Theory, Technology, and Applications is an authoritative and comprehensive handbook addressing the critical postharvest processes of grain drying, handling, storage, and cooling. With global food security increasingly challenged by climate change, energy scarcity, and geopolitical conflicts, efficient and sustainable grain preservation technologies have never been more essential.This book responds to the urgent need for updated, practical knowledge that supports reducing postharvest losses, maintaining grain quality, and optimizing energy use across diverse agricultural systems worldwide. The handbook covers both theoretical foundations and practical applications, integrating the latest research and innovations in drying kinetics, energy-efficient technologies, and quality preservation. It uniquely includes detailed models for single grain and bulk drying, novel optimization strategies, and extensive evaluations of equipment such as conveyors, cleaning machines, burners, furnaces, and various dryer types. Special attention is given to emerging renewable energy solutions and technologies suited for developing countries and smallholder farms, bridging the gap between scientific advances and real-world implementation. The inclusion of grain cooling and comprehensive storage methods further enhances its value as a complete postharvest resource.Grain Drying, Cooling and Storage: Theory, Technology, and Applications empowers engineers, researchers, and industry professionals in the food industry with practical guidelines, technical data, and quality-focused strategies to improve grain handling processes. By combining scientific rigor with hands-on insights, the book aids in maximizing drying efficiency, reducing energy consumption, preserving grain quality, and ensuring food safety. Its global perspective and extensive coverage make it an indispensable reference for anyone involved in grain production, processing, and storage, supporting sustainable agriculture and food security worldwide.

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