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  • Biology of Fatty Acids

    Biochemical, Nutritional and Pharmacological Functions
    • 1st Edition
    • November 25, 2025
    • E. P. Meran Keshawa + 1 more
    • English
    Biology of Fatty Acids: Biochemical, Nutritional, and Pharmacological Functions offers an in-depth exploration of the vital roles fatty acids play in human health. From their influence on metabolism and immune functions to their potential in disease prevention and treatment, this book covers a wide range of topics. With contributions from leading experts, it examines the latest research on fatty acids in nutrition, emerging plant-based sources, and their pharmacological potential in treating conditions like neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. A must-read for scientists, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in the transformative impact of fatty acids on human health.

  • Crop Physiology

    Applications for Genetic Improvement and Agronomy in Diverse Cropping Systems
    • 3rd Edition
    • November 25, 2025
    • Ignacio A. Ciampitti + 3 more
    • English
    Crop Physiology: Applications for Genetic Improvement and Agronomy in Diverse Cropping Systems, Third Edition, provides updated perspectives on crop science at the interface of plant breeding and agronomy. It builds on the premise that farmers rely on two key sets of tools: varieties (what to grow) and practices (how to grow). Within this context, crop physiology plays a central role in guiding both breeding strategies and agronomic decisions.This edition is designed for researchers and advanced students interested in the fundamentals of crop ecophysiology, including the use and efficiency of water, nitrogen, and carbon, as well as crop adaptation to environmental stresses such as heat, frost, drought, waterlogging, phosphorous, and biological nitrogen fixation. The volume brings together region-specific insights, with detailed chapters on physiological traits and processes that underpin crop performance and productivity in diverse systems.

  • Endothelium and Cardiovascular Diseases

    Vascular Biology and Clinical Syndromes
    • 2nd Edition
    • November 25, 2025
    • Protasio L. Da Luz + 3 more
    • English
    Endothelium and Cardiovascular Diseases: Vascular Biology and Clinical Syndromes, Second Edition offers new discoveries in clinical settings, cellular, molecular, genetic, and epigenetic mechanisms which have led to novel understanding of the key role of endothelium in both cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular diseases. The innovations it presents have implications for both pathophysiological concepts and clinical decisions. Among other topics, cardiovascular and pulmonary medicine, immunity and inflammation, genetics and epigenetics, heart failure, renal disease, familial hypercholesterolemia... diabetes, and hypertension are discussed at length.With 20 new chapters covering everything from endothelium transition to connective tissue disorders, this second edition is sure to be indispensable to anyone wishing to learn the importance of endothelium to every facet of health.

  • Nonlinear Dynamics Approach to Robotic Capsule Endoscopy

    • 1st Edition
    • November 25, 2025
    • Yang Liu + 2 more
    • English
    Nonlinear Dynamics Approach to Robotic Capsule Endoscopy is an innovative resource that explores the development and progress of self-propelled capsule robots for medical use. This book guides readers from the initial conceptual stages to the final proof-of-concept demonstrations, with a special focus on applied dynamics principles. It introduces various mathematical modeling techniques that allow these robots to navigate and propel themselves within the human intestine. Researchers, professors, engineers, and postgraduate students alike will find this a crucial addition to their libraries.The book's multidisciplinary approach ensures a thorough understanding of the subject, enabling the design of new driving technologies for capsule endoscopy. It combines theoretical foundations with practical insights, making it an invaluable resource for applied mathematics, robotics, and biomechanical engineering. The comprehensive coverage of this book provides guidance in designing and optimizing advanced medical devices, pushing the boundaries of current medical practices and advancing the field of capsule endoscopy.

  • Bacterial Efflux Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 724
    • November 24, 2025
    • English
    Bacterial Efflux Systems, Volume 722 covers experimental and computational approaches to study the function, structure, and mechanism of bacterial efflux pump systems. The methods covered include preparation of samples for structural and functional analyses and in vivo activity analysis. Specific chapters in this release cover Efflux pump functional assays, NMR and functional analysis efflux pumps, Methods for saturation mutagenesis and functional characterization, Cooperation and functional interplay between pumps, Mapping interactions, HDX-MS, and much more.Other sections cover Recombinant Expression and purification, Reconstitution of a RND efflux pump in different artificial membranes for a structural biology approach, Reconstitution of rnd and mfs efflux pumps for structural biology, CusCBA system, Expression and purification of efflux pumps of Gram positives, Expression and purification of efflux pumps of archaea, ABC transporters: BmrA preparation for NMR and PatA/PatB in peptidisc, In situ structural analysis of efflux assemblies by cryoET, Molecular dynamics simulations, and so much more.

  • Handbook on the Physics and Chemistry of Rare Earths

    Including Actinides
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 68
    • November 24, 2025
    • English
    Handbook on the Physics and Chemistry of Rare Earths: Including Actinides, Volume 68 highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.

  • Exploring Asian-Pacific Co-operatives in Theory and Practice

    Resilience and Thriving between the State and the Market
    • 1st Edition
    • November 24, 2025
    • Morris Altman + 1 more
    • English
    Exploring Asian-Pacific Cooperatives in Theory and Practice: Resilience and Thriving between the State and the Market investigates Asian-Pacific coop models mainly through the analytical lenses of Asian-Pacific researchers. It consists of theoretical and empirical analyses on transversal themes from interdisciplinary studies and national case studies covering multiple sectors and countries. It focuses on a variety of challenging issues using different analytical approaches to cooperative challenges in the Asian-Pacific and examines the traditional dichotomy between the State and the Market.

  • Novel Bioproducts through Metabolic Engineering of Secondary Metabolites

    • 1st Edition
    • November 24, 2025
    • Yogesh K. Ahlawat + 3 more
    • English
    Novel Bioproducts through Metabolic Engineering of Secondary Metabolites provides comprehensive coverage of the latest developments in metabolic engineering and secondary metabolites, along with their roles in industrial product development. Sections cover the pivotal role secondary metabolites play in nature, their diverse classes, their significant applications in industry and medicine, and the fundamentals of metabolic engineering. Additional coverage includes biosynthetic pathways of secondary metabolites, strain development and optimization, rational design of pathway modifications, industrial enzymes and chemicals from metabolic engineering, and cutting-edge tools and technologies in metabolic engineering. The book concludes with a roadmap for the future of metabolic engineering, exploring emerging trends such as CRISPR and genome editing, artificial intelligence applications, and the evolving landscape of synthetic biology and bioeconomy.

  • Recent Advances in Hemodynamics and Blood Mimetics

    • 1st Edition
    • November 24, 2025
    • João Mário Rodrigues Miranda + 4 more
    • English
    Recent Advances in Hemodynamics and Blood Mimetics is a comprehensive compilation of recent developments in biofluid mechanics and biomimetics, covering topics such as numerical modeling, biomedical applications of microfluidics, biomimetic flows, biomedicine applications, and organ-on-chip technology. The book explores blood hemodynamics at different scales, including application to diseases, the relationship between blood biomechanics and rheology, the mimetization of blood properties at arterial and capillary level, including the study of blood mechanical and flow properties, flow and surface properties of blood cells, and mimetization of these same properties in fluid/particle systems.These concepts are applied to the development of organ-on-chip to improve the replication of biological processes in the human body. The book organizes recent knowledge on hemodynamics and blood mimetics and is representative of the different lines of research in the field, showing an integrated view of blood biomechanics encompassing all scales to create a valuable resource where different research lines can be found and their principles understood.

  • Nanodiagnostics to Identify and Detect Microbial Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance

    Volume 1 - Nanotheranostics, Microbial Infections, and Antimicrobial Resistance
    • 1st Edition
    • November 24, 2025
    • Divakar Sharma + 1 more
    • English
    Nanodiagnostics to Identify and Detect Microbial Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance: Volume One, Nanotheranostics, Microbial Infections, and Antimicrobial Resistance offers a comprehensive understanding of the global problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and provides insights into the various aspects of AMR and how nanodiagnostics can be utilized to combat it. This volume discusses the development of nanotechnologies for detecting and diagnosing microbial resistant pathogens and explores a range of nano-inspired diagnostics, including biosensors, microfluidic-assiste... devices, nanorobotics, and nanocapsules.This book encompasses contributions from experts in the field, making it a valuable resource for researchers, academics, graduate students, industry professionals, and clinicians in microbiology, nanotechnology, and infectious diseases. It aids in early detection and identification of antimicrobial resistance, offering innovative solutions to combat this global challenge.

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