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    • Hormones and Cancer

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 129
      • August 14, 2025
      • English
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      Hormones and Cancer, Volume 127 in the Vitamins and Hormones series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors. Chapters in this new release include TARGETING STEROID HORMONE RECEPTORS FOR ANTI-CANCER THERAPY, FUNCTIONS OF DHEA IN RELATION TO BREAST CANCER, ROLE OF rhTSH IN MANAGEMENT OF DIFFERENTIATED THYROID CANCER, SEX HORMONES, INSULIN AND INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTORS IN ENDOMETRIAL CANCER, HIGHER THYROID HORMONE LEVELS AND CANCER, LiFESTYLE IMPACT ON ESTROGEN, HORMONES AND CANCER, and much more.Additional sections cover EPIGENETICS OF KISS1 IN REPRODUCTION AND CANCER, HISTOPATHOLOGICAL FEATURES OF ALDOSTERONE-PRODUCIN... LESIONS ACCORDING TO THEIR DIFFERENT SOMATIC GENETIC MUTATIONS, TARGETING EPIGENETIC EFFECTS OF ANDROGENS IN PROSTATE CANCER, Microbiome-Estrogen Connection in Cancer Risk, PREDICTING HYPGONADOTROPIC HYPOGONADISM PERSISTENCE IN MALE MACROPROLACTINOMA, and much more.
    • Advancing Science and Innovation in Healthcare Research

      • 1st Edition
      • August 13, 2025
      • Debasmita Bhattacharya + 2 more
      • English
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      While basic science research explores into unraveling biological processes, pathways, and mechanisms to identify targets and understand disease progression, engineering focuses on developing techniques, equipment, and procedures to improve patient outcomes. Advancing Science and Innovation in Healthcare Research: Health Horizons not only contributes to the comprehension of human health and disease attenuation but also sheds light on mechanisms and introduces new techniques to combine these two areas and bridge knowledge gaps. Comprising 29 chapters, this book introduces readers to the application of modern technologies such as bioinformatics, bioengineering, and artificial intelligence for advancing human health. It explores the systems biology approach, utilizing (multi)omics techniques and metagenomic profiling. Researchers in systems biology, bioinformatics, and biomedical applications will find this an essential reference.
    • Heavy Metal Toxicity and Neurodegeneration

      • 1st Edition
      • August 13, 2025
      • Prasann Kumar + 1 more
      • English
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      Heavy Metal Toxicity and Neurodegeneration delves into the intricate relationship between heavy metals and neurodegenerative diseases. It synthesizes and presents the latest research findings, shedding light on the mechanisms by which heavy metals cause neuronal damage and contribute to disease progression. By integrating various perspectives and collating diverse studies, this book serves as an invaluable resource for those seeking to understand the profound impact of heavy metals on neurological health. In addition to detailing the mechanisms involved, the book highlights the importance of early detection and preventive measures.It caters to researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and students, offering a comprehensive and accessible overview that bridges the gap between theory and practical application. This scholarly work is poised to inform and guide future research and policy decisions in the field of neurodegenerative disease.
    • Fostering and the Human-Animal Bond

      • 1st Edition
      • August 13, 2025
      • Laura A. Reese
      • English
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      Fostering and the Human-Animal Bond: A Guide for Companion Animal Foster Care Providers and Shelters delves into the profound connection between humans and animals in animal fostering. Faced with capacity challenges, shelters often struggle to maintain animal health and welfare, sometimes leading to euthanasia. By examining various facets of the fostering experience, it provides essential information to improve volunteer recruitment and retention, ultimately benefiting both the animals and those who care for them. This comprehensive guide, written by an animal welfare expert, integrates interdisciplinary research from animal behavior, welfare, volunteerism, social work, and psychology.The book explores methods to enhance the emotional well-being of foster volunteers, their coping mechanisms, and the overall welfare of the animals, making it an invaluable resource for shelter professionals, foster coordinators, researchers, and students in related fields with its practical advice and insights to support and improve the fostering experience.
    • The Molecular Neurobiology of Depression

      • 1st Edition
      • August 13, 2025
      • Subir Ranjan Kundu + 1 more
      • English
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      The Molecular Neurobiology of Depression is a comprehensive reference covering the most up to date neurobiological evolution research in relation to suicide biology. This book explores the structural and functional traits of DNA, including non-coding DNA, in order to identify a genetic trigger of depression or suicidal behavior among individuals. This book intends to provide an in-depth perspective on the molecular footprints of the development of suicidal behavior of many individuals through case studies and an interdisciplinary approach.
    • Rhizosphere Revelations: Microbial Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 116
      • August 13, 2025
      • English
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      Rhizosphere Revelations: Microbial Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture, Volume 116 in the Advances in Botanical Research series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Plant-Microbe Partnerships: Symbiotic Secrets of the Rhizosphere, The role of rhizosphere microbes in phosphorus mineralization and acquisition, Microbial Contributions to Soil Carbon Sequestration, Role of Mycorrhizal Fungi in Nutrient Cycling, Bioremediation Potential of Rhizosphere Microbes, Rhizosphere Remedies: Harnessing AMF for Disease Management, and Genetic Engineering of Rhizosphere Microbes.
    • Carotid Artery Disease

      • 1st Edition
      • August 12, 2025
      • Cynthia K. Shortell + 1 more
      • English
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      Carotid Artery Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment is an essential, practical, and comprehensive resource for surgeons, doctors, medical trainees, and advanced medical practitioners involved in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with carotid artery disease. It offers a detailed exploration of the natural course, clinical presentation, diagnostic and treatment algorithms, as well as the pathophysiologic and hemodynamic mechanisms that underlie the development and progression of carotid artery disease—providing a critical foundation for both everyday clinical decision-making and further scientific discoveries.Featurin... insights from the world’s leading experts, this book presents the most up-to-date clinical practices, evidence-based treatment strategies, and expert opinions. It details the latest diagnostic technologies, advanced treatment modalities, and evolving surgical interventions. Additionally, it includes clear guidelines for special diagnostic considerations and innovative therapeutic approaches, ensuring that readers remain informed and up-to-date with the latest clinical practices.
    • Sustainable Bioplastics Production from Renewable Sources

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 10
      • August 12, 2025
      • English
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      Sustainable Bioplastics Production from Renewable Sources, Volume 10 in the Advances in Bioenergy series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Polyhydroxyalkanoate... (PHA) production from waste plastic, Haloferax mediterranei for bioplastics production from wasted materials: potential, opportunities, and challenges, Polyhydroxyalkanoate... (PHAs) recovery and extraction, Advancements, Applications, and Challenges of Polyhydroxyalkanoate... (PHAs) in Packaging as Biodegradable Bioplastics, Assessing the environmental impact of polyhydroxyalkanoate... (PHA)-based bioplastic utilization, TEA and LCA for polyhydroxyalkanoate... (PHA) production from organic wastes, and much more.Other sections cover Biobased polycarbonate production from CO2 and Biobased Polyols and Polyurethane Production from Algae.
    • Parasitic Protozoa Membranes

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 95
      • August 8, 2025
      • English
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      Parasitic Protozoa Membranes: Structure, Singularities and Host-Pathogen Interaction, Volume 95 in the Current Topics in Membranes series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.
    • Introduction to Digital Communications

      • 2nd Edition
      • August 7, 2025
      • Ali Grami
      • English
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      Introduction to Digital Communications, written especially for upper-level undergraduate courses, explores the basic principles in the analysis and design of digital communication systems, including design objectives, constraints and trade-offs. After portraying the big picture and laying the background material, this book lucidly progresses to a comprehensive and detailed discussion of all critical elements and key functions in digital communications. The second edition has been fully revised, with timely new chapters on wireless enabling systems and encryption, more practical examples, more application-focused real-world end of chapter exercises, and a more crisp and concise approach to the content.