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    • The Honey Bee and Climate Change

      • 1st Edition
      • June 1, 2026
      • Gloria DeGrandi-Hoffman
      • English
      A honey bee colony is a community of interacting organisms continually adjusting their behaviors, both individually and collectively, in response to even the subtlest changes in the environment. It’s only logical then, that the more significant changes and stressors due to climate change will push the colony to its limits, disrupting the delicate balance of the hive and threatening the survival of the colony. Honey Bees and Climate Change: Surveying the Impacts and Proposing Solutions to Save Our Pollinators is the first and only book to examine the responses of honey bees to climate change and the threat it poses to their ability to thrive and survive. Drawing on systems science and the central theme that all outcomes are products of an interconnected system, the book will address how climate change is affecting honey bee nutrition, growth, and overwinter survival, which in turn threaten commercial beekeeping and crop production. Impacts on other pollinators will be touched on as well. Finally, potential mitigating strategies, key areas of action, and the future outlook will be covered.Written by a leading scientist with over 40 years of experience studying honey bee physiology, nutrition, colony survival, and the impact of climate change on the colony, Honey Bees and Climate Change is crucial reading for students and researchers studying honey bees, especially those with an interest in the impacts of climate change on pollinators. The inclusion of key terms and definitions as well as case studies make this work an excellent supplementary text for courses on honey bee biology, apiculture, pollinator conservation, or climate change ecology.

    • Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening of Rare Fetal Genetic Diseases

      • 1st Edition
      • May 28, 2026
      • Riyaz Ahmad Rather
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening of Rare Fetal Genetic Diseases offers a comprehensive exploration of the latest advancements in non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPS) technologies and their application in detecting rare fetal genetic disorders. This book serves as an essential resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and clinicians involved in prenatal care and genetic counseling. The main theme of the book is the exploration of NIPS methods, focusing on their application for the detection of rare fetal genetic disorders and their role in modernizing prenatal care practices. The book provides a detailed overview of the current methods in NIPS technology, the application of NIPS in detecting rare genetic disorders, and the ethical considerations involved. The book delves into advanced genomic methods such as Next-Generation Sequencing, Single-Nucleotide Polymorphism analysis, and Comparative Genomic Hybridization, highlighting their impact on the accuracy and scope of NIPS. It also covers specific genetic disorders, including Trisomy 18, Trisomy 13, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Angelman Syndrome, Turner Syndrome, and Cri du Chat Syndrome, providing practical insights and case studies to illustrate real-world applications. This book addresses the need for up-to-date information on NIPS for detecting rare genetic disorders, offering a thorough exploration of emerging trends, potential challenges, and ethical considerations. Researchers will find it a valuable resource for understanding and applying NIPS protocols in their work, while clinicians will benefit from practical insights on appropriate screening methods, interpreting NIPS results, and counseling expectant parents. This book is an essential resource for researchers in obstetrics and gynecology, genetic counselors, and professionals in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. It equips readers with the knowledge and tools needed to advance their work and improve prenatal care practices.

    • The Heart and Vascular System

      • 1st Edition
      • May 15, 2026
      • Ramachandran S. Vasan + 1 more
      • English
      The Heart and Vascular System: An Encyclopedia, Five Volume Set serves as a comprehensive digital reference, designed for students, instructors, clinicians, and researchers in biomedical and medical sciences. This encyclopedia consolidates both foundational and advanced knowledge of the cardiovascular system, making it an essential resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of heart and vascular health. With heart disease remaining the leading cause of death globally, this work equips professionals and learners with the critical information needed to advance research, inform clinical practice, and ultimately improve patient outcomes in cardiovascular medicine.This extensive encyclopedia features approximately 200 expertly written and edited articles, ensuring reputable and authoritative content. Its digital format offers easy searchability and convenient access, setting it apart as the most advanced and user-friendly resource available for cardiovascular topics. By spanning basic, clinical, and population sciences, the set supports a wide range of users, from those seeking introductory knowledge to experts pursuing specialized research.

    • Neurogenetic Therapies

      • 1st Edition
      • May 12, 2026
      • Ashutosh Pareek + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Neurogenetic Therapies: Advancements in Treating Nervous System Disorders offers a comprehensive resource on the latest gene therapy techniques and their applications in treating neurological disorders. This authoritative guide is designed to provide students, researchers, and clinicians with in-depth knowledge of innovative gene transfer technologies and their clinical implications. The book delves into various gene therapy methods, including genomic DNA-based therapies, vector-mediated delivery, and RNA interference-based gene silencing. It explores the use of these techniques in treating conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, spinal muscular atrophy, and Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Key topics include the molecular and genetic basis of nervous system disorders, the role of epigenetics, and the development of stem cell and genome editing therapies. With contributions from leading experts, the book also addresses regulatory and ethical considerations in gene therapy, providing a balanced perspective on the challenges and opportunities in this rapidly evolving field. Case studies and practical examples illustrate successful gene therapy treatments, offering valuable insights into translating research into clinical practice. This book is an essential resource for students, researchers, and scientists in neurogenetics, neurology, and molecular biology, as well as clinicians interested in the mechanisms and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. It equips readers with the knowledge and tools needed to advance their work and drive innovation in neurogenetic therapies.

    • Advances in Research on Pediatric Gender Affirming Healthcare

      • 1st Edition
      • May 4, 2026
      • Danielle Moyer + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advances in Research on Pediatric Gender Affirming Healthcare summarizes recent and ongoing research efforts across global regions in the field of pediatric gender affirming healthcare. The book begins with an overview of the current and historical context in which research and clinical practice of pediatric gender affirming care occurs. It goes on to cover gender development and developmental pathways, risk, and resilience among transgender and gender diverse youth, and provides an overview of healthcare and barriers to access before exploring specific care models for pediatric gender affirming healthcare.The final chapter summarizes the current state of research, highlights key gaps in scientific knowledge, and asserts a call to action to researchers in the field to answer principal questions with high-quality research methods. Contributors from diverse backgrounds and experience come together with informative scientific findings in an effort to reduce bias and better meet the needs of this marginalized group of young people.

    • Nerve Growth Factor

      • 1st Edition
      • May 4, 2026
      • Antonino Cattaneo + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nerve growth factor: From neuron development to neurology offers a complete guide to nerve growth factor (NGF) across health and disease. It provides a well-rounded discussion of NGF and the key properties, latest advances, and biomedical applications of this neuropeptide. The book begins with an introduction and historical overview of the discovery of NGF before exploring its molecular characteristics. It then covers NGF in organ function, with chapters ranging across the brain, immune system, blood vessels, heart, reproductive organs, teeth and lungs. NGF pharmacology is then considered in detail, with a focus on NGF as a therapeutic agent. The final section of the book covers NGF across disease, which includes Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, diseases of the eye, chronic pain and visceral disfunctions. Throughout the book, NGF is considered in the context of both mammalian and non-mammalian biology. Nerve growth factor: From neuron development to neurology is the latest volume in the Elsevier book series Molecular Mediators in Health and Disease, and is an ideal reference for researchers working across the fields of cell biology, molecular biology, pharmacology and other biomedical areas.

    • Biopolymer Based Nano Drug Delivery for Cancer Wound Healing

      • 1st Edition
      • May 4, 2026
      • Vipan Kumar + 5 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Biopolymer Based Nano Drug Delivery for Cancer Wound Healing explores groundbreaking advancements in nanomedicine's role in treating cancer and promoting wound healing. The book delves into the pathophysiology of cancerous wounds, introduces biopolymer-based nanomedicine, and examines drug delivery systems using biopolymer-based nanoparticles. It concludes with future prospects of biopolymers in antitumor drug delivery systems. This resource is invaluable for researchers, advanced students, and R&D personnel across various fields, including cancer research, polymer science, biomaterials, biomedicine, pharmaceutics, biotechnology, and chemistry. Each chapter bridges theoretical concepts with practical applications, providing examples to illustrate key points.The book covers the pathophysiology of cancer and wounds, biopolymer-based nanomedicine for cancerous wounds, and drug delivery systems for healing. This is an essential reference for scientists and students focusing on pharmacy, drug delivery, and biomedicine.

    • Vector Bornes Diseases

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 58
      • May 1, 2026
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Methods in Microbiology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

    • Humanizing Artificial Touch

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • John-John Cabibihan
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Humanizing Artificial Touch: Skin, Sensing, and Structures contains recent advances in artificial skin modelling and robotic tactile sensing technologies, integrating these in the structure of an artificial hand mimicking its important features. This book will give special treatment to the relationship between the artificial skin material and embedded tactile sensors, describing how artificial skin and embedded sensors can be designed and constructed using 3D printing technologies with case examples on how these were created for amputees achieve a more a natural and rich human-robot tactile interaction.This book is oriented towards students, researchers, and clinical practitioners who are working in the design and construction of artificial hands for prosthetics and social robotics.

    • Advances in Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Neurodegenerative Diseases Research

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Frederic Sampedro
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advances in Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Neurodegenerative Diseases Research provides a summary and discussion of the contribution of diffusion MRI to our understanding of the most common neurodegenerative diseases and bridges common microstructural changes across symptoms and disorders to unravel possible shared mechanisms of neurodegeneration.Th... book opens by covering the technical basis of diffusion MRI with a focus on the interpretation of its imaging-derived metrics in terms of neuronal damage. Subsequent chapters are organized by disease and take an in depth look at how the use of diffusion MRI has contributed to recent understanding and how it has motivated potential new therapeutic structures for Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, primary aggressive aphasia, Parkinson’s disease, progressive supranuclear palsy, Huntington’s disease, motor neuron diseases, multiple sclerosis, as well as fragile-X syndrome and other genetic disorders. The book concludes with implications for future research, providing a must-have reference for researchers as well as clinicians in the field of neuroimaging of neurodegenerative disorders.

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