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  • Starch-Based Sustainable Food Packaging

    Current Practices and Future Trends
    • 1st Edition
    • Bilge Nazli Altay + 1 more
    • English
    Starch-based Sustainable Food Packaging: Current Practices and Future Trends covers the world of starch-based materials, offering a comprehensive exploration of their potential as a revolutionary force in the packaging industry. Beginning with the fundamentals, readers are introduced to the very essence of starch. Other sections trace the roots of starch-based food packaging, explore current practices shaping the industry, delve into the advantages and disadvantages of starch-based food packaging, cover strategies for enhancing shelf-life, present the global landscape of sustainable packaging, review regulatory matters, and offer a thorough examination of regulations and policies surrounding synthetic (petroleum) materials. Readers will also find out the latest information on environmental consciousness, various processing techniques, innovations, and emerging technologies, including blends, composites, and starch nanoparticles. Edited by an internationally diverse group of experts and leaders who possess extensive experience in the area, this book is a comprehensive and up-to-date reference for professionals, researchers, scientists, policymakers, regulators, students, and anyone interested in understanding the latest developments and innovations in the field of food packaging.
  • The Microbiome and Cancer Treatment

    Overcoming Resistance and Enhancing Efficacy
    • 1st Edition
    • Sadhna Aggarwal + 3 more
    • English
    The Microbiome and Cancer Treatment: Overcoming Resistance and Enhancing Efficacy delves into the intricate relationship between the microbiome and cancer treatment, highlighting the microbiome's critical role in drug resistance and therapeutic efficacy. The book's chapters are meticulously organized to provide a deep understanding of how the microbiome interacts with the immune system and influences cancer development and response to therapies. This book opens new avenues for investigation by providing a better understanding of the mechanisms of resistance and the role of microbiome alterations in chemoresistance.Sect... also address the complex "chicken-or-egg" relationship between microbiome alterations and chemoresistance. A diverse blend of chapters foster interdisciplinary collaboration across fields such as immunology, microbiology, oncology, and pharmacology, promoting holistic approaches to cancer treatment. Readers will benefit by gaining awareness and a better understanding of how the microbiome impacts health, particularly in the context of cancer, leading to more informed health choices.
  • Signal Processing-Driven AI for Healthcare

    • 1st Edition
    • Ildar Rakhmatulin + 1 more
    • English
    Signal Processing-Driven AI for Healthcare examines how AI techniques can be applied across four major biosignals—EEG, EMG, EOG, and ECG—to derive clinically meaningful insights. As biomedical data becomes increasingly multimodal, there is a rising need for integrated methodologies that unite these signals within robust, explainable AI pipelines suitable for healthcare environments. This book provides a unified framework that spans data acquisition, preprocessing, feature extraction, modeling, evaluation, and deployment, with an emphasis on reproducibility, practical Python-based implementations, and real-world translation to clinical workflows.
  • Mathematical Statistics with Applications in R

    • 4th Edition
    • Kandethody M. Ramachandran + 1 more
    • English
    Mathematical Statistics with Applications in R, Fourth Edition offers a modern calculus-based theoretical introduction to mathematical statistics and applications that spans numerous foundational and essential concepts in the field. The book covers many modern statistical computational and simulation concepts, including Exploratory Data Analysis, the Jackknife, bootstrap methods, the EM algorithms, and Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods such as the Metropolis algorithm, Metropolis-Hastings algorithm and the Gibbs sampler. The final chapter of the book provides a step-by-step approach to modelling, analysis, and interpretation data from real-world applications, from the environment and cyber security to health and finance.By combining discussion on the theory of statistics with a wealth of engaging, real-world applications, this book helps students approach statistical problem-solving in a logical manner with accessible, step-by-step procedures on relatable topics. Computational aspects are covered through R and SAS examples.
  • Applied Charged Particle Optics: Part I

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 238
    • English
    Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics, Volume 238 merges two long-running serials, Advances in Electronics and Electron Physics and Advances in Optical and Electron Microscopy.
  • Medicinal Plant Biotechnology for Ameliorated Secondary Metabolite Production

    • 1st Edition
    • Saikat Gantait + 3 more
    • English
    Medicinal Plant Biotechnology for Ameliorated Secondary Metabolite Production delivers a cutting-edge perspective on how biotechnology is reshaping the way medicinal plants are studied and utilized. By integrating advanced molecular techniques, precision genetic tools, bioprocessing strategies, and analytical platforms, this volume addresses the critical challenge of enhancing the biosynthesis and optimization of high-value bioactive compounds.The book moves beyond technical innovation to emphasize its role in meeting global demand for plant-derived therapeutics while ensuring ecological balance. It highlights how advancements can drive sustainability, reduce reliance on synthetic alternatives, and open new pathways to ensure the long-term viability of plant genetic material and biodiversity preservation. This future-oriented approach makes the volume not just a specialized reference, but a strategic guide for shaping the next generation of plant-based functional solutions.Part of the Medicinal and Industrial Plants and Products series, this state-of-the-art resource boasts a holistic approach with relevance across stakeholders in academic and industrial contexts seeking practical insights that can be adapted to diverse plant species and scaled for real-world industrial and commercial uses.
  • Proteomics Driven Bioremediation

    Strategies for Sustainable Environment
    • 1st Edition
    • Burhan Hamid + 2 more
    • English
    Proteomics Driven Bioremediation: Strategies for Sustainable Environment provides detailed insights into how proteomic techniques can be applied to remediate various environmental pollutants, offering eco-friendly solutions for managing contaminated sites. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the role of proteomics in studying the microbiome of polluted environments, recent developments in the bioremediation of pesticides and petroleum products, and the application of proteomics in managing heavy metals, dyes, and pharmaceutical wastes. It also examines integrative omics approaches, combining proteomics with metabolomics and genomics, to enhance bioremediation strategies.With a strong focus on practical implementation, the book highlights recent research data, updated figures, and case studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of proteomic tools in decontaminating polluted sites. It addresses the educational needs of undergraduate and postgraduate students, research scholars, teachers, and scientists working in the fields of omics, microbiology, biotechnology, bioengineering, environmental sciences, and pollution studies. This book is an essential resource for environmentalists, microbiologists, biotechnologists, agriculturists, and bioengineers.
  • Haptic Feedback Control in Medical Robotics

    • 1st Edition
    • Pushan Kumar Dutta + 4 more
    • English
    Haptic Feedback Control in Medical Robotics explores the transformative role of haptic technology on robotic surgical procedures, a vital area of innovation for biomedical engineers, covering their fundamental principles, practical applications, and the collaborative efforts required for their development. Through a blend of theoretical insights and real-world case studies, the book highlights how haptic feedback can restore sense of touch, enabling the execution of complex procedures with enhanced precision and safety. It serves as an indispensable resource for biomedical engineers and researchers, providing essential knowledge on the latest advancements, design challenges, and regulatory considerations surrounding haptic technology in medical robotics.By bridging the divide between engineering and clinical practice, it equips readers with the tools and understanding necessary for the future of surgical innovation, underscoring the critical role of tactile sensation in advancing robotic systems.
  • Histone Deacetylases in Neurodegenerative Disease Part B

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 734
    • English
    Histone Deacetylases in Neurodegenerative Disease, Part B, Volume 734 in the Methods in Enzymology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on timely topics surrounding the Interaction of HDAC6 ZnF UBP with Tau affects its stability by NMR and Simulation studies, Protocols for In Vitro Analysis of Liquid-Liquid Phase Separation of Proteins, Histone deacetylases in NS, Histone Deacetylase 6 ZnF UBP domain enhances podosome formation in neuronal cells studied by high-resolution confocal microscopy, Methodological approach to Investigate Peroxiredoxin 1 Deacetylation by Histone Deacetylase 6, Critical structural features of HDAC11 inhibitors, and much more.Additional chapters in this release include Histone Deacetylases 1 and 2 Regulate Microglia Function during Development, Homeostasis, and Neurodegeneration, Elucidation of Site-Specific Ubiquitination on Chaperones in Response to Mutant Huntingtin, Protein acetylation dynamics (histone and non-histone) and role protein deacetylases in disease, Epigenetic Clues: Predicting Maternal Depression Through DNA Methylation, A short guide on in vivo transfection of flag-HDAC4 in dentate gyrus for study of adult neurogenesis in brain trauma, Decoding the Acetylation Journey from Neural Crest to Melanocyte, and more.
  • Immunotherapies for Neurological Disorders

    Unlocking the Brain's Defenses
    • 1st Edition
    • Akash Gautam + 1 more
    • English
    Immunotherapies for Neurological Disorders: Unlocking the Brain's Defenses explores the complex intersection of both the immune and nervous systems and neurological disorders. This comprehensive guide details the vital role of immunology in understanding conditions from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's to autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and Guillain-Barré syndrome. Each chapter reviews strategies, including the use of antibodies, recombinant proteins, and cutting-edge vaccine approaches to modulate immune responses in the brain. Readers will be presented with the therapeutic potential of immune cells, gene therapy, and RNA interference in combating these debilitating disorders, while also examining the role of nanotechnology in enhancing treatment efficacy.Aimed at neurologists, immunologists, researchers, and students alike, this book serves as an essential resource for the latest advancements in neurological disease treatment.