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  • Environmental Antimicrobial Resistance

    A Complete Handbook
    • 1st Edition
    • Dijendra Nath Roy + 1 more
    • English
    Environmental Antimicrobial Resistance: A Complete Handbook provides a comprehensive exploration of the challenges and solutions related to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the environment. This book addresses global scenarios, sources of antimicrobial drugs, and the fate and transport of these drugs in the environment and living organisms. It explains the approach, protocols, and experiments for detecting and mitigating antimicrobial resistance phenomena, making it an essential resource for understanding and combating AMR. Additional sections highlight the silent pandemic of AMR, emphasizing the mismanagement of antimicrobials in humans and animals as key contributors.Finally... the book discusses global impacts, including the economic burden on low- and middle-income countries and the efforts of the WHO Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS). With a systematic approach, it provides researchers and academicians with routine and advanced knowledge in the field of environmental antimicrobial resistance, including detection and mitigation strategies. This handbook is designed to meet the educational needs of students and professionals in the life sciences, environmental science, microbiology, and pharmacy. It offers comprehensive coverage of the current status, reasons for emerging drug-resistant microorganisms, and solutions for mitigating environmental antimicrobial resistance.

  • Diagnostic Application of Blood-based Biomarkers for Neurodegenerative Diseases

    • 1st Edition
    • Meenakshi Dhanawat + 4 more
    • English
    Diagnostic Application of Blood-based Biomarkers for Neurodegenerative Diseases is a comprehensive exploration of the pivotal role blood-based biomarkers play in diagnosing and managing neurological disorders. This comprehensive guide emphasizes the need for early detection and intervention in conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and neuroinflammation. Each chapter delves into specific biomarkers, including glial fibrillary acidic protein and neurofilaments, elucidating their diagnostic potential. This book highlights recent advancements in the application of blood biomarkers across various neurodegenerative diseases, underscoring the integration of artificial intelligence in biomarker discovery. By bridging research and clinical practice, it serves as an essential resource for professionals in diagnostic sciences, pharmaceutical research, and clinical pharmacology. Ultimately, this volume aims to reshape the landscape of early diagnosis, offering insights that promise to enhance personalized treatment strategies and improve patient outcomes in the fight against debilitating neurological disorders.

  • Applied Enzymology and Biocatalysis

    Mechanistic Principles for Industrial and Clinical Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Muhammad Sajid Hamid Akash + 2 more
    • English
    Applied Enzymology and Biocatalysis: Mechanistic Principles for Industrial and Clinical Applications examines the molecular mechanisms, kinetics, and engineering of enzymes that underpin their growing use across biotechnology, medicine, and industry. The book provides a comprehensive exploration of how enzymatic processes can be optimized and adapted to meet the evolving needs of biomanufacturing, sustainable chemistry, and therapeutic innovation. With a clear emphasis on mechanistic insight and translational relevance, the book covers enzyme structure–function relationships, catalytic mechanisms, protein engineering, directed evolution, and computational design. It further integrates applications in biocatalysis, nanobiotechnology, biosensor development, green chemistry, and synthetic biology. Special attention is given to the clinical and diagnostic uses of enzymes, including their role in drug discovery, metabolic engineering, and precision healthcare. This book serves as a detailed reference for understanding the principles and applied aspects of enzyme science in modern biotechnology. It is a valuable resource for biochemists, molecular biologists, biotechnologists, pharmaceutical researchers, process engineers, and graduate students seeking to expand their expertise in enzymology and biocatalytic innovation.

  • Super-Resolution Nanoscopy for Protein Imaging

    • 1st Edition
    • Varun Vyas
    • English
    Super-Resolution Nanoscopy for Protein Imaging decodes the intricate world of protein visualization using cutting-edge nanoscopic techniques. This comprehensive guide is crafted to equip master students, PhD candidates, and early-stage researchers with essential knowledge and practical insights into advanced protein imaging technologies. The book covers foundational principles, innovative methodologies, and real-world applications, providing a complete resource for mastering the complexities of protein imaging. This book offers a unique compilation of diverse nanoscopic methods, overcoming the limitation of technique-specific texts currently available.By collecting scattered information into a single volume, it delivers an in-depth exploration of imaging techniques, from Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) to Electron Microscopy (EM), and Single Molecule Fluorescence Imaging. Each section delves into instrumentation, sample preparation, data analysis, and the latest developments, making it an indispensable reference for understanding how to visualize proteins in their natural environments.

  • Biopolymer Based Nano Drug Delivery for Cancer Wound Healing

    • 1st Edition
    • Vipan Kumar + 5 more
    • English
    Biopolymer Based Nano Drug Delivery for Cancer Wound Healing explores groundbreaking advancements in nanomedicine's role in treating cancer and promoting wound healing. The book delves into the pathophysiology of cancerous wounds, introduces biopolymer-based nanomedicine, and examines drug delivery systems using biopolymer-based nanoparticles. It concludes with future prospects of biopolymers in antitumor drug delivery systems. This resource is invaluable for researchers, advanced students, and R&D personnel across various fields, including cancer research, polymer science, biomaterials, biomedicine, pharmaceutics, biotechnology, and chemistry. Each chapter bridges theoretical concepts with practical applications, providing examples to illustrate key points.The book covers the pathophysiology of cancer and wounds, biopolymer-based nanomedicine for cancerous wounds, and drug delivery systems for healing. This is an essential reference for scientists and students focusing on pharmacy, drug delivery, and biomedicine.

  • Microbial Fertilizers

    Innovations and Applications for Sustainable Agriculture
    • 1st Edition
    • Ajay Kumar + 3 more
    • English
    Microbial Fertilizers: Innovations and Applications for Sustainable Agriculture explores the latest developments, applications, and challenges in the formulation and commercialization of novel microbial-based biofertilizers. Covering a wide array of topics, the book begins by covering the selection and diversity of microbial fertilizers. It explores the molecular and biochemical mechanisms of their plant-microbe interactions and how they can enhance nutrient availability and improve environmental stress tolerance. Additionally, the book addresses the commercialization and market trends of microbial fertilizers like the use of formulation technologies to improve microbial viability and stability in various product formats for better practical application.The book also explores cutting-edge omics approaches that facilitate comprehensive profiling of microbial communities and their roles in soil fertility and plant health as well as innovative technologies like the integration of synthetic biology and genetic engineering to tailor microbial strains for specific functions and the use of nanotechnology with microbial fertilizers for targeted nutrient delivery and controlled release systems. With a focus on overcoming the environmental challenges and leveraging opportunities for sustainable application, this book is an essential resource that provides insights into how microbial fertilizers can contribute to sustainable agriculture in the face of climate change.

  • Handbook of Aging and the Social Sciences

    • 10th Edition
    • Kenneth Ferraro + 1 more
    • English
    Handbook of Aging and the Social Sciences, Tenth Edition continues its legacy of providing a comprehensive synthesis of the latest research findings in aging. This newly revised edition maintains the foundational, classic themes while introducing a wealth of emerging topics and perspectives that advance the field in innovative ways. Readers explore the complexities of population dynamics, cohort succession, and policy changes that shape our world, alongside new insights into the multifaceted nature of aging. This edition includes cutting-edge discussions on addiction and substance use in later life, the impacts of COVID-19 on older adults, and the implications of structural racism and health.In addition to these new themes, this new edition expands on critical areas such as caregiving, rural aging, and the biodemography of aging. Topics like climate change and aging, contemporary challenges in long-term care, and the life course implications of incarceration are explored in depth. With new chapters on sexual and gender minorities in later life and the social influences on cognitive health, this edition offers fresh perspectives and valuable insights.

  • The Psychology of Acute Trauma

    A Clinician’s Guide to Healing and Recovery
    • 1st Edition
    • David Moore + 1 more
    • English
    The Psychology of Acute Trauma: A Clinician’s Guide to Healing and Recovery is an essential resource that addresses the emerging focus on the treatment of acute trauma, a topic often overshadowed by the extensive literature on PTSD. This groundbreaking guide is particularly aimed at clinicians working with underserved populations, providing crucial insights into the management of acute trauma survivors during the peritraumatic period. By equipping professionals with strategies to alleviate psychological distress, prevent the onset of PTSD, and promote post-traumatic growth, this book fills a significant gap in existing literature. It offers comprehensive guidance on assessment and psychological treatment, covering vital topics such as the neurobiology of acute trauma, psychotherapy approaches, and the role of psychopharmacology. Additionally, the book explores the importance of caregiver support, resilience, and the cultural and spiritual dimensions of recovery. This guide is an invaluable tool for fostering effective trauma programs and enhancing the healing journey for acute trauma patients.

  • PACAP

    From Discovery to Function
    • 1st Edition
    • David Vaudry + 1 more
    • English
    PACAP: From Discovery to Function in Health and Disease serves as a comprehensive review covering all aspects of PACAP and its receptors, from expression to function in healthy tissues and disease models. The book introduces the biochemical, pharmacological and signaling properties of PACAP before exploring the biological actions of PACAP in normal health and pathological conditions. It considers PACAP in relation to various aspects, including pain, stress, brain injury, tumor cells and neurodegenerative disease. Effect on peripheral organs is also covered, from the gastrointestinal tract and cardiovascular system to immune cells and bones, among others. Therapeutic potential is also explored. This is a volume in the Molecular Mediators in Health and Disease book series, and provides a complete analysis of PACAP and the latest research in the field. Thus it is an ideal guide for researchers interested in PACAP and its impact across health and disease.

  • Advances in Applied Microbiology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 136
    • English
    Advances in Applied Microbiology provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research, innovations, and practical applications in the field of microbiology. Covering a broad spectrum of topics, this book explores recent advances in microbial biotechnology, environmental and industrial microbiology, medical and food microbiology, and emerging technologies. Each chapter highlights significant developments, challenges, and future directions, making it an invaluable resource for researchers, students, and professionals seeking to stay updated on the dynamic landscape of applied microbiology. With contributions from leading experts, this volume offers insights into the vital roles microorganisms play in various sectors, including health, agriculture, industry, and the environment.

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