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Books in Life sciences

  • Medicinal Plants and Phytomolecules

    Cultivation for Large Scale Production
    • 1st Edition
    • Mehrnaz Hatami + 1 more
    • English
    Medicinal Plants and Phytomolecules: Cultivation for Large Scale Production offers an in-depth exploration of modern cultivation and management practices essential for farm-scale production of phytomolecule-rich plants. As global interest and market demand for herbal medicines and botanical products soar, the sustainability of wild harvesting is increasingly threatened. This book provides critical guidance on transitioning to cultivated sources, ensuring both optimal yields and preservation of commercially valuable species. By focusing on sustainable production systems, readers gain a comprehensive understanding of how careful cultivation can safeguard biodiversity while meeting industry needs.The book presents up-to-date information on the entire field cultivation process, including seed and soil preparation, nutrient management, agro-techniques, phyto-nanotechnology... and precision farming. Commercial producers and researchers will find valuable insights into innovative approaches that enhance quality standards for raw materials used across pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, perfumery, agrochemicals, and other industries. The volume emphasizes the importance of advanced agro-techniques and management practices in optimizing both quantity and quality of medicinal plant products.

  • Emerging Trends and Imminent Applications in Immunology and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

    • 1st Edition
    • Swagat Kumar Das + 2 more
    • English
    Emerging Trends and Imminent Applications in Immunology and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology delves into historical perspectives, current trends, and future projections for research and development of immunological and biopharmaceutical products. Sections explore immunostimulants, natural and synthetic immunostimulants in aquaculture and animal husbandry, immunomodulators, immune boosters, pre- and probiotics in health promotion, cutting-edge immunological techniques for disease diagnosis, immunotherapy in cancer treatment, and transplantation immunology. Following chapters explore the impact on pharmaceutical biotechnology, with discussions on traditional and modern approaches in drug delivery, in silico drug delivery modeling, biocomposites and their pharmaceutical applications, recent advances in monoclonal antibodies production, vaccine development, and much more. Finally, the book covers the pivotal role of AI, machine learning, and data analytics in the clinical study of immunotherapy and pharmaceutical drugs, thus paving the way for enhanced research and development efficiency. Researchers in industry and academia alike will gain valuable insights into the novel principles behind designing and developing immunological and drug products, making this title an essential resource.

  • The NeuroComplex Interaction of Appetite Regulation

    Brain, Body and Environment
    • 1st Edition
    • Nasrollah Moradikor + 1 more
    • English
    The NeuroComplex Interaction of Appetite Regulation: Brain, Body and Environment presents the latest research on why we eat, what makes us hungry, and how our brain controls our cravings. The book covers the data for how the brain, hormones, and different factors such as stress, the environment, and even food itself affects our desire to eat. Written for academics and researchers, this book helps facilitate a comprehensive understanding on how the brain influences appetite regulation, allowing readers to understand how neurobiological mechanisms can help treat patients involved with obesity, eating disorders, or other related conditions.Readers will find this to be a reliable resource that connects current neuroscience research with practical applications in appetite and behavior.

  • Gold Nanoparticle Therapeutics in Alzheimer's Disease

    Revolutionizing Diagnosis and Treatment
    • 1st Edition
    • Arun Kumar Singh + 2 more
    • English
    Gold Nanoparticle Therapeutics in Alzheimer's Disease: Revolutionizing Diagnosis and Treatment is an essential resource that delves into the groundbreaking use of nanotechnology in the fight against one of the most challenging neurodegenerative disorders. This volume offers an in-depth exploration on how gold nanoparticles can be used to enhance the diagnosis, treatment, and overall understanding of Alzheimer's disease. By examining the molecular mechanisms that enable nanoparticles to cross the blood-brain barrier, the book highlights their role in inhibiting amyloid fibrils and their potential as precise diagnostic tools.Covering a wide range of topics, this comprehensive guide serves as an invaluable reference for researchers, clinicians, and industry professionals at the forefront of Alzheimer's research and nanomedicine.

  • Sleep Neurology

    • 1st Edition
    • Anne Marie Morse
    • English
    Sleep Neurology explores the intricate relationship between sleep and neurological health, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. This comprehensive reference highlights the role of sleep in overall health and provides an examination of how sleep influences a wide range of neurological disorders. From neurodevelopmental issues to neurodegenerative diseases, this book offers a detailed review of how sleep science can be applied to improve patient outcomes in various neurological conditions. Structured around key neurological topics, the book offers insights into conditions such as epilepsy, stroke, and traumatic brain injury, emphasizing the importance of sleep management in their treatment. Each chapter not only discusses the scientific underpinnings of sleep but also provides tangible strategies for integrating sleep health into primary neurological care.

  • Brain Point-of-Care Ultrasound

    Practical Guide and Protocols
    • 1st Edition
    • Camilo N. Rodríguez + 6 more
    • English
    Brain Point-of-Care Ultrasound: Practical Guide and Protocols explores brain hemodynamics and parenchyma examination, providing an orderly and protocolized approach that facilitates individualized clinical decisions with ease. Covering ultrasound configuration, in-depth anatomical knowledge, and advanced parameters, this guide aims to integrate brain ultrasound seamlessly into the Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) modality, addressing the critical need for comprehensive patient assessment. From basic principles to specialized clinical situations, each section of this guide is meticulously crafted to empower practitioners with practical insights. Chapters explore Doppler spectral wave interpretation, angle correction nuances, autoregulation dynamics, and non-invasive pressure estimations, among others, thus enabling precise monitoring and targeted decision-making. With a focus on integration across disciplines and specialties, this book bridges the gap between classical pathology and contemporary practice, positioning brain ultrasound as a pivotal tool in the armamentarium of modern critical care.

  • Insect Pathology

    • 3rd Edition
    • Nemat Keyhani + 1 more
    • English
    Insect Pathology, Third Edition offers the most comprehensive research on the topic of insect pathology, spanning the diversity of insects with a more diverse array of microbes. This book provides a full update on new approaches for studying the genetics, development, evolution, and ecology of insect pathogens. Written by leading researchers and experts, the book includes coverage of revolutionary genome editing tools, such as CRISPR-Cas9, which have been developed for multiple insect pathogen systems and provides insights into the molecular underpinnings of insect pathogens and their hosts. This book also updates modern molecular techniques, “omics” approaches, and newly applied findings. These new and revised topics are critical for understanding current perspectives in the field, making this book a needed reference for insect pathologists, entomologists, microbiologists, mycologists, nematologists, protistologists, ecologists, and practitioners of biological control of insect pests. New and long-time students of insect pathology will also find this new edition useful.

  • Targeting Intercellular Communication with Nanomedicine and Advanced Therapeutics

    • 1st Edition
    • Lara Scheherazade Milane + 1 more
    • English
    Targeting Intercellular Communication with Nanomedicine and Advanced Therapeutics delves into the complex world of intercellular communication biology and its implications on therapeutics. This book covers all areas of intercellular communication and therapeutics in development for different forms of communication, including their role in diseases such as cancer, neurological disorders, metabolic diseases, and inflammatory/immune diseases. Sections provide an introduction, biological targets, challenges, and approaches to overcoming biological barriers and the significance of contact points and mechanisms of internalization. Specifics of tunneling nanotubes, extracellular vesicles, and the immune and non-immune interface in various diseases are covered. Furthermore, the book explores the crosstalk of different forms of intercellular communication and the implications of mitochondrial exchange in the four primary pathological areas. This is an essential resource for researchers, students, and professionals in the field of drug development and delivery. By connecting the dots between extracellular vesicles, tunneling nanotubes, and cell-cell junctions, this book serves as a foundation for further advancements in the science of intercellular communication and it's applications to new drug discovery and delivery.

  • Membrane Transporters and Drug Delivery

    A Comprehensive and Multidisciplinary Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Elena Puris + 3 more
    • English
    Membrane Transporters and Drug Delivery: A Comprehensive and Multidisciplinary Guide is a comprehensive reference on the rapidly evolving field of membrane transporters and their role in drug delivery. The book begins with a comprehensive introduction to membrane transporters and their function, structure, and regulation mechanisms. It then moves into the impact of diseases on transporters and how this may affect pharmacokinetics. The book also presents the latest advancements in transporter-mediated drug delivery, examines the roles of both efflux and influx transporters in drug pharmacokinetics, and covers different strategies for utilizing membrane transporters for drug delivery and targeting specific tissues and cell types.It concludes with a discussion on the regulatory and industrial aspects of transporter-related projects, explores the potential of artificial intelligence in transporter and drug delivery research, and offers a glimpse into future challenges and perspectives in this field.

  • Molecular Tools and Infectious Disease Epidemiology

    • 2nd Edition
    • Betsy Foxman + 1 more
    • English
    Molecular Tools and Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Second Edition examines the opportunities and methodologic challenges in the application of modern molecular genetic and biologic techniques to infectious disease epidemiology. The application of these techniques dramatically improves the measurement of disease and putative risk factors, increasing our ability to detect and track outbreaks, identify risk factors and detect new infectious agents. However, integration of these techniques into epidemiologic studies also poses new challenges in the design, conduct, and analysis. This book presents the key points of consideration when integrating molecular biology and epidemiology; discusses how using molecular tools in epidemiologic research affects program design and conduct; considers the ethical concerns that arise in molecular epidemiologic studies; and provides a context for understanding and interpreting scientific literature as a foundation for subsequent practical experience in the laboratory and in the field. The book is recommended for graduate and advanced undergraduate students studying infectious disease epidemiology and molecular epidemiology; and for the epidemiologist wishing to integrate molecular techniques into their studies.

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