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  • RNA Enzymology and Technology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 725
    • English
    RNA Enzymology and Technology, Volume 725 in the Methods in Enzymology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as RNA enzymes in transcription, RNA processing, translation regulation, RNA transcriptase in gene expression regulation, Enzymes Involved in Ribosome Biogenesis and Translation Regulation, In Vitro Transcriptase: Methods for Studying RNA Synthesis, RNA Enzymes in RNA Silencing and Regulation, RNA Silencing Machinery: Mechanisms of RISC and MicroRNA Regulation, Enzymes in RNA-Based Therapeutics, and much more.Other chapters cover Antisense Oligonucleotides (ASOs) and RNase H: Mechanisms and Applications, RNA Enzymes in Targeted Therapeutics: From Bench to Bedside, Enzymes in RNA Sequencing and Analysis, Enzymes in High-Throughput RNA Sequencing: Applications and Challenges, Advanced Techniques and Future Directions, and much more.
  • Flavonoids for Plant Development and Stress Tolerance

    • 1st Edition
    • Praveen Guleria + 2 more
    • English
    Flavonoids for Plant Development and Stress Tolerance presents the latest information on the genetic and molecular networks induced by flavonoids that regulate plant and microbe interactions. Covering recent studies, innovations, and future perspectives on flavonoid metabolism, this book explores their role in modulating plant responses to environmental changes, providing valuable insights for current applications and future research directions.Flavonoid... are important secondary metabolites synthesized in plants, known for their antioxidant properties and their role in scavenging oxidative stress markers. While extensively studied in model plants, research on flavonoids in other species remains limited. To fully understand the mechanisms involved in various plant growth phases, it is essential to identify and characterize different flavonoids and their types.This volume offers a comprehensive overview of the diversity of flavonoids, their significance for food security, and the underlying molecular and biochemical mechanisms. It includes detailed descriptions of flavonoid biosynthesis, their functional diversity, and their involvement in plant responses to global climate change. Additionally, the book discusses flavonoid engineering, its status, and its potential to support agricultural sustainability.Focus... on the molecular and biochemical pathways responsible for flavonoid-mediated stress responses, this valuable reference resource aims to deepen understanding of both foundational concepts and recent advancements in flavonoid engineering—ultimate... contributing to the survival, productivity, and sustainability of plants under changing environmental conditions.
  • Primer on Cerebrovascular Research

    • 1st Edition
    • Dong-Eog Kim + 3 more
    • English
    Primer on Cerebrovascular Research provides both clinical and basic cerebrovascular knowledge that is required for physicians, vascular researchers, biomedical students, and trainees to understand or conduct evidence-based clinical practice and cutting-edge experimental research. This book outlines how to a design experimental cerebrovascular research in the context of clinical relevance, conduct the study using proper methods, analyze the data accurately, and make conclusions in an unbiased and statistically correct way. Chapters will include representative examples and experimental protocols.
  • Frontiers of Cancer Biology

    Current Trends in Cancer Research
    • 1st Edition
    • Devavarapu Kasi Viswa Prasad + 1 more
    • English
    Frontiers of Cancer Biology: Current Trends in Cancer Research presents the latest research in cancer, which is advancing day by day. This book provides an introduction to cancer genetics, as well as the roles of genomic instability, oncogenes, proto-oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, and DNA damage and repair in relation to cancer. It then goes on to discuss viral genomics and cancer, epigenetics and cancer, cancer genetics, gene therapy in precision medicine. Finally, this book reviews the future direction of cancer genetics. Frontiers of Cancer Biology: Current Trends in Cancer Research is a valuable resource for researchers and professionals working in cancer biology, as well as academics that want to keep up to date with the field.
  • Handbook of Pharmaceutical Wet Granulation

    Theory and Practice in a Quality by Design Paradigm
    • 2nd Edition
    • Ajit S. Narang + 1 more
    • English
    Handbook of Pharmaceutical Wet Granulation: Theory and Practice in a Quality by Design Paradigm, Second Edition offers a single and comprehensive reference dedicated to all aspects of pharmaceutical wet granulation, taking a holistic approach by combining introductory principles with practical solutions. Chapters are written by international experts across industry, academic and regulatory settings, and cover a wide spectrum of relevant and contemporary wet granulation topics, techniques and processes. This completely revised and updated edition features five new chapters covering new AI tools applied to scaling up granulation processes, model drive design, machine learning models for granule property prediction, design and scale up of fluid bed granulation, and process analytical methods. This book is the prefect reference for pharmaceutical manufacturing professionals. Academic researchers will benefit from the practical advice provided by the editors and chapter authors.
  • Systems Biology in Crop Improvement

    Emerging Tools and Technologies
    • 1st Edition
    • Tariq Aftab
    • English
    Systems Biology in Crop Improvement offers a detailed overview of how principles and methodologies from systems biology are transforming crop research and breeding. This volume, part of the Systems Biology in Agriculture and Plant Sciences series, explores the integration of omics technologies, computational modeling, and high-throughput phenotyping to deepen our understanding of plant responses and traits.Addressing the urgent challenge of feeding a growing global population, the book emphasizes how systems biology enables insights into molecular, genetic, and environmental interactions that influence a crop’s traits and performance. It discusses applications ranging from stress resilience—abiotic and biotic—to nutrient use efficiency, nutritional enhancement, and quality markers. The volume highlights innovative strategies such as genomic editing and synthetic biology, and how these advances can be translated into practical breeding programs.Bringing together contributions from leading researchers and practitioners, Systems Biology in Crop Improvement aims to inspire new collaborations, innovations, and discoveries, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and robust food system for future generations.
  • Emerging Trends in Medical Robotics

    Technologies, Innovations and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Parveen Kumar + 2 more
    • English
    Emerging Trends in Medical Robotics: Technologies, Innovations and Applications, provides an overview of medical robotics, including fundamentals, a bibliometrics review, and essential elements. Other sections delve into emerging technologies such as the Internet of Medical Robots Things (IoMRT), artificial intelligence-driven medical robots, robotic cyber-physical systems, cybersecurity considerations, and the integration of digital twin technology.This book explore various applications of medical robots in surgery, healthcare management, diagnostics imaging, pharmacy and medication dispensing, hospital logistics, ethical considerations, future prospects, and challenges in the field.
  • DNA in Health, Identity, and Ancestry

    • 1st Edition
    • Hisham Atan Edinur + 2 more
    • English
    DNA in Health, Identity and Ancestry examines the human genome and advances in molecular techniques in relation to their value in health, genetic ancestry, and forensic DNA. This book systematically presents these three areas, providing new insights into recent developments in these fields, including gene editing, ancestral fraction determination, and DNA profiling. It covers the latest advances in molecular biology to understand the pertinent issues in these areas. DNA in Health, Identity and Ancestry provides an introduction to human genomes, and then delves into health, forensics and ancestry across 36 chapters. Each section is concluded with practical case studies to demonstrate the application of the principles discussed in each respective section. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and postgraduate students in biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics. It not only provides them with fundamental knowledge on genetics, diseases, population genetics and forensic DNA, but also presents advances, technical operational standards, analytical tools and recent developments in these respective areas.
  • Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers

    Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Management, and Preparedness
    • 1st Edition
    • Agiesh Kumar Balakrishna Pillai + 2 more
    • English
    Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers: Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Management, and Preparedness covers the causative agents, outbreaks, and clinical management of emerging and re-emerging viral hemorrhagic fevers. Coverage includes a range of topics from basic virology, epidemiology, and disease pathogenesis of emerging and re-emerging hemorrhagic fever viruses. The book examines host-virus interactions, immune pathogenesis, and recent trends in disease diagnostics. It also covers current state-of-the-art in understanding molecular mechanisms of disease pathogenesis, the potential of molecular markers for disease prognostics, early prediction of disease outcome, advancements in diagnosis and drug development, and strategies in pandemic preparation, mitigation, and responses in public health security.With chapters written and compiled by a team of well-known virologists, clinicians as well as regulatory and public health experts. This book is a comprehensive guide that will help users understand the transmission, pathogenesis, and clinical management of emerging and re-emerging viruses causing hemorrhagic diseases.
  • A History of Angiogenesis

    Discoveries, Research and the Therapeutic Potential
    • 1st Edition
    • Gianfranco Natale + 2 more
    • English
    A History of Angiogenesis: Discoveries, Research and the Therapeutic Potential presents a recent history of discoveries in the angiogenic field that contribute to the development of the anatomical knowledge of the process, experimental models, and new pharmacological approaches in different angiogenesis-related diseases. This multifaceted book is enriched with deep scientific contents, and each chapter clearly defines historical steps, the emerging role during the years of new morphological findings, molecular pathways, and targets. Focus is also directed on key challenges associated and future directions.The history of angiogenesis research is an intriguing tool for discovering answers to a wide array of queries arising in the biological and medical world. This comprehensive resource skillfully integrates all the key aspects related to angiogenesis, and will be of immense help to students, researchers, and industry experts who want to explore the last two decades of angiogenesis discoveries and research.