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  • Artificial Intelligence for Multi-omics Analysis Part B

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 222
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence for Multi-omics Analysis Part B, Volume 222 in the Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science series, highlights recent advances, with this new volume presenting chapters on a variety of topics, including Artificial Intelligence in multi-omics analysis of small molecule drug discovery, AI in multi-omics analysis in antimicrobial resistance, Artificial Intelligence and multi-Omics Approach in Vaccine Development, Artificial Intelligence in multi-omics Analysis of heart diseases, Artificial Intelligence in multi-omics Analysis of Kidney Diseases, Artificial Intelligence in multi-omics Analysis of Gastrointestinal Diseases, AI in multi-omics analysis in Stem cell research, and AI in multi-omics analysis in cancer, and more.Additional sections cover AI in multi-omics analysis in obstructive lung diseases, AI in multi-omics analysis in neurodiseases, AI in multi-omics analysis in autoimmune diseases, AI in multi-omics analysis of liver diseases, AI in multi-omics analysis of COVID-19 patient data, and AI in multi-omics analysis of Type 2 diabetes.

  • Working Memory

    • 1st Edition
    • Christos Constantinidis
    • English
    Working Memory provides a comprehensive examination of the neural basis of working memory, defined as the cognitive ability to maintain information over short periods. This volume addresses the need for an accessible, yet thorough resource that bridges cognitive psychology and neuroscience, focusing on how neuronal activity in the cerebral cortex underpins memory processes. It is primarily designed for undergraduate and early graduate students in neuroscience, psychology, and related fields such as cognitive science and biomedical engineering. Topics covered include brain anatomy, organization, neurophysiology, and neuroimaging techniques, all contextualized within the study of working memory.

  • Immunomodulators Part B

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 152
    • English
    Immunomodulators Part B brings together a curated set of research-focused chapters that explore how the immune system is influenced by microbes, immune checkpoint molecules, genetic regulation, and emerging therapeutic strategies. It covers the role of the microbiome and microbial products in shaping immune responses relevant to gastrointestinal cancers, examines VISTA as a “double-edged” checkpoint in cancer and autoimmunity, and uses bioinformatics to uncover immune-modulatory patterns in HPV-associated head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and bladder cancer.

  • Nutrition and Neurotoxicology Part A

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 15
    • English
    Nutrition and Neurotoxicity, Part A highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of timely topics, including the Effect of toluene on memory: A focus on humans, experimental models and treatment approaches, Neurotoxicological Mechanisms of Ethanol, Neurobehavioral Aspects and Methodology of Solvents, Organic solvents and neurodegenerative diseases: exploring a possible link, Neurotoxicity of propylene ethers.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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