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  • Advances in Agronomy

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 197
    • English
    Advances in Agronomy, Volume 197, the latest release in this leading reference on agronomy, contains a variety of updates and highlights new advances in the field, each written by an international board of authors. Chapters in this new release include Distribution, characteristics and management of Andisols for agricultural production and carbon sequestration, Reducing Emissions from Fertilizers: Opportunities and Challenges, The Unintended Consequences of N: Addressing Pollution from Nitrogenous Fertilizers with Potential Remedies, and Reconciling soil health benefits with carbon sequestration value of organic carbonaceous amendments.

  • Microbial and Biochar Technology for Waste Valorization

    • 1st Edition
    • Maulin P. Shah + 2 more
    • English
    Microbial and Biochar Technology for Waste Valorization delves into the innovative integration of microbial and biochar technologies, presenting a compelling case for their combined utilization in waste reuse to aid environmental sustainability. The book opens with a discussion of current and emerging environmental issues and the need for implementing integrated microbe-biochar processes. Initial chapters explore the fundamentals of biochar, its sources, synthesis routes, characterization methods, its impact on soil, environment, and water microbiomes, and approaches to biochar production.The book then delves deeper into its role in environmental remediation, its suitability as a microbe carrier, and the combination of biochar and microbes for various applications, including microbial fuel cells, biofertilizer, biopesticide, and water treatment processes. Final sections highlight the use of machine learning and AI for predicting biochar characteristics, biochar's potential in promoting a circular economy and carbon neutrality, and future directions for biochar-microbe applications.

  • Graph Theory

    Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Sovan Samanta + 1 more
    • English
    Graph theory is a rapidly evolving and expanding mathematical discipline, with new discoveries, challenges, and techniques emerging every year. Graph Theory: Fundamentals and Applications provides a fully up-to-date and accessible introduction to graph theory, covering both the classical and the modern topics, as well as algorithms and evolving challenges addressed by discipline. Based on the latest syllabi and research trends worldwide, this book includes practical, solved problems that are user friendly to undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students, and acts as a key aid in learning the fundamentals and the frontiers of graph theory, as well as developing independent problem-solving and critical thinking skills. This book includes clear instruction in graph representation, basic graph operations, graph connectivity, trees and forests, matching theory, planar graphs and graph drawing, algebraic graph theory, graph traversals, network flows, topological graph theory, and cryptography, among other topics. Each chapter features key term definitions, proofs and algorithms, summary points, and unique exercises to reinforce learning, as well as open problems and research challenges that present unsolved or conjectural problems in graph theory for discussion. Supporting student and instructor sites offer additional exercises, solutions, examples, and case studies in graph theory applications.

  • Biomarkers for Cancer Screening, Diagnosis and Targeted Therapeutic Approaches

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 170
    • English
    Biomarkers for Cancer Screening, Diagnosis and Targeted Therapeutic Approaches, Volume 170 provides an integrated overview of the current state and future directions of biomarker research in oncology. The book bridges fundamental molecular insights with clinical applications, emphasizing how biomarkers are transforming cancer detection, diagnosis, prognosis, and personalized treatment strategies. Chapters cover an Introduction to cancer biomarkers and current research, Role of Biomarkers for cancer detection, diagnosis, and treatment, Classification of Cancer Biomarkers based on treatment strategies, Predictive, Prognosis and Diagnostic Cancer Biomarker in cancer therapeutic approaches, Biomarkers for targeted therapy and treatment decision-making, and much more.Additional sections delve in to Emerging trends in cancer biomarker and their clinical effect on personalized treatment, Recent advances in detection techniques regarding predictive, prognostic and diagnostic biomarkers in solid cancers and its future challenges, Recent advances in detection techniques regarding predictive, prognostic and diagnostic biomarkers in body fluids and its future challenges, Emerging biomarkers for non-invasive cancer diagnosis and treatment, and more. The brings together recent advancements in molecular diagnostics, predictive and prognostic markers, and targeted therapeutic development across a wide range of cancer types.

  • Vector-Borne Diseases

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 58
    • English
    Vector Borne Diseases, Volume 58 in the Methods in Microbiology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting written by an international board of authors. Chapters in this new release cover Methods for Isolation and Characterization of Arthropod Hemocytes, Tick-to-Host Transmission of B. burgdorferi: In Vitro and In Vivo Methodologies, Decoding the Zika Virus outbreak and Infection Dynamics, Visual and molecular methods for studying pathogen persistence in flea vectors, Lipidomic Analysis of Virus-infected Cells, and Implementation of the Neutropenic Thigh Infection Murine Model with Francsiella tularensis for Development of New Antibacterials.

  • Cytokine-Based immunotherapy Part B

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 401
    • English
    Cytokine-Based immunotherapy: Part B, Volume 401 delves into the intricate world of cytokines, the vital signaling proteins that orchestrate the immune response and their pivotal role in modulating various immune functions. From fundamental mechanisms to their therapeutic applications, this book offers a thorough examination of the latest trends and developments in leveraging cytokines for immunotherapy. Chapters cover Cytokine-based immunotherapy in pancreatic cancer, IL-33 and its pleiotropic role in cancer, Immunocytokines based on IL-12 for cancer therapy: enhancing efficacy and reducing toxicity, Cytokine network in immunosuppression and tumor development in glioblastoma, The Double-Edged Role of Interferon Gamma in Cancer Immunity, and much more.An additional section covers Engineering Interleukin-10 for Therapeutic Applications, IL-23 Blockade: A Strategy for Relieving Inflammatory Diseases. Targeting TNF-alpha examines the immunotherapeutic approach for alleviating neuropathic pain. The key role of immunomodulatory cytokines for the development of novel nk cell-based cancer therapies focuses on the importance of cytokines in developing new cancer treatments. Finally, complexities in the clinical development of TGFβ inhibitors covers the challenges in creating inhibitors for TGFβ.

  • Women and Health

    • 3rd Edition
    • Rebecca Troisi + 3 more
    • English
    Women and Health, 3rd Edition, addresses health issues affecting women of all ages from adolescence through maturity. Extending far beyond other books on women’s health, which tend to focus on reproductive health alone, this book covers key issues ranging from osteoporosis to breast cancer, domestic violence, sexually transmitted diseases, occupational hazards, eating disorders, heart disease and other chronic illnesses, substance abuse, and societal and behavioral influences on health.In this third edition of Women and Health, the chapters incorporate issues that affect women across the life course with a special emphasis on the health of mid-life and older women. Changes in the field of women’s health since the first and second editions, for example, in genetics and the impact of sex and gender on health, are represented with the latest scientific findings and controversies.This book provides a comprehensive compendium of the epidemiology of health conditions affecting women internationally and over the life course for the lay reader, clinician, and health research scientist.

  • Pesticides and Neurotoxicant Exposures

    Impacts of Neurodevelopment and Long-Term Brain Health
    • 1st Edition
    • Neha Gogia + 1 more
    • English
    Pesticides and Neurotoxicant Exposures: Impacts of Neurodevelopment and Long-Term Brain Health explores neuroscience research, revealing how chronic pesticide exposure contributes to neurodegenerative diseases and cognitive decline. This new volume synthesizes findings on the mechanisms of pesticide-induced neurotoxicity and its impact on brain health. Targeted at researchers, clinicians, and policymakers, the book explores gaps in knowledge and the urgent need for improved regulation to protect vulnerable populations. By bridging scientific insights with public health, the book aims to advance understanding and prevention of pesticide-related neurological disorders.

  • Artificial Intelligence Interventions in Agriculture, Food and Health Sectors

    • 1st Edition
    • Narashans Alok Sagar + 4 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence Interventions in Agriculture, Food and Health Sectors provides an integrated connection among agriculture, food, nutrition, and health sectors, compiling the history and evolution of AI, the scope of AI in the agricultural and food sectors, AI applications in the food processing and supply chain, and the role of AI in the food safety and healthcare industry. Edited by a multidisciplinary team, this book is a unique resource covering the innovative concepts of AI in the agriculture and food sectors, while providing useful insights to students, scientists, progressive farmers, food processing, and healthcare industries about the scope of AI applications.Users will find this to be a single platform for progressive farmers, food processing researchers, and healthcare professionals who are interested in learning about the potential of AI across a broad range of sectors. The book emphasizes the significance of stakeholder collaboration across disciplines to properly utilize the strengths of AI and handle its limitations.

  • Exploring Nanocarriers in Breast Cancer Management

    • 1st Edition
    • Amarjitsing Rajput + 3 more
    • English
    Exploring Nanocarriers in Breast Cancer Management comprehensively delves into the realm of nanocarrier systems, which have shown immense potential in the management of breast cancer. The scope of this book encompasses a thorough exploration of various nanocarrier systems, including, amongst others, liposomes, niosomes, and microneedles. It highlights recent advancements in these systems and their promising results in breast cancer treatment. Additionally, the book addresses the crucial aspects of toxicity and regulatory considerations associated with nanocarriers. It aims to provide a foundational understanding of nanocarriers, their unique features, and their significant role in breast cancer management.As breast cancer remains one of the most prevalent forms of cancer today, with no definitive cure currently available, this book is an essential resource for researchers, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in cutting-edge developments in breast cancer treatment.

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