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Books in Life sciences

  • Protein Immobilization on Nanomaterials

    • 1st Edition
    • June 1, 2027
    • José Cleiton Sousa dos Santos
    • English
    Protein Immobilization on Nanomaterials explores advanced technologies and methodologies for immobilizing proteins on nanomaterial surfaces, highlighting their innovative applications in biotechnology, medicine, and materials engineering. Sections delve into various methods of protein immobilization, including physical adsorption, covalent binding, and encapsulation, providing detailed explanations and practical examples. The book also covers the characterization of protein-nanomaterial conjugates using advanced analytical techniques such as spectroscopy and microscopy. With contributions from leading experts, the book presents colorful figures and practical examples to facilitate understanding of complex concepts. It is an ideal resource for researchers and practitioners on the latest techniques and advances.Key topics covered include the use of protein-nanomaterial conjugates in biosensors, diagnostic devices, drug delivery systems, and environmental monitoring. Academic researchers in biotechnology and nanotechnology, biochemical engineers, medical device developers, and scientists specializing in nanomaterials and surface engineering will find this a valuable resource. It will also be important for postgraduate students and professionals in the health technology sector, providing the knowledge and tools needed to advance their work and inspire multidisciplinary innovation.
  • Remote Sensing for Vegetation Monitoring

    Technologies, Applications and Models
    • 1st Edition
    • October 15, 2026
    • Prem Chandra Pandey + 3 more
    • English
    Remote Sensing for Vegetation Monitoring: Technologies, Applications and Models provides insight on the pivotal role that remote sensing plays in vegetation monitoring. As traditional field assessments face challenges due to inaccessible study sites and lengthy data collection, this book offers a comprehensive view of remote sensing applications for monitoring various vegetation ecosystems, including forests, grasslands, mangroves, and agriculture. The book presents a coherent and consistent structure, across five sections that build upon prior knowledge and detail the quantitative and qualitative assessments made possible through remote sensing technologies. Remote Sensing for Vegetation Monitoring: Technologies, Applications and Models caters to a diverse audience, including researchers and practitioners seeking to navigate the evolving landscape of vegetation monitoring through case studies, new algorithms and state-of-the-art methods.
  • Legal Issues in Quality for Healthcare Institutions

    • 1st Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • Ramesh Sachdeva
    • English
    Legal Issues in Quality for Healthcare Institutions provides the perspective of practicing physicians, lawyers, and academic legal scholars to comprehensively address the implications for quality of care and patient safety both from a legal, medical, and improvement science standpoint. Hospital administrators, physicians, nurses, researchers, legal scholars, as well as regulatory and compliance officers working in hospitals and acute care facilities will find this to be a helpful resource in understanding and addressing the many facets and issues in the field of medicine and law related to quality and patient safety.
  • Chia Seeds

    Applications in the Agri-food Industry
    • 1st Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • Shivani Pathania + 2 more
    • English
    Chia Seeds: Applications in the Agri-food Industry is a comprehensive guide to the properties of chia biomass (seeds, leaves, and ingredients/products thereof) and their utilization in the agri-food industry and beyond. The book is based on the analysis of chia value chain and summarizes the scientific, technical, and health aspects of chia (Salvia hispanica L.). Divided into 3 sections, it fills a critical gap in the literature by providing a comprehensive overview of chia biomass available to address key global bioeconomy and United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) challenges.User will find advanced information for the utilization of chia-based biomass based on their specific properties, application of eco-efficient technologies for their processing and conversion into a variety of products for different groups of consumers, including those with special needs (e.g. celiac patients, vegans and vegetarians). In addition, the book offers practical guidance on the development of new value chains and their integration within the existing agri-food systems.
  • Marination

    A Novel Technology to Improve the Quality and Safety of Foods
    • 1st Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • Ioannis Savvaidis + 1 more
    • English
    Marination: A Novel Technology to Improve the Quality and Safety of Foods presents the latest developments in marination as a method of intervention in providing an improvement in food quality and assuring the safety of perishable foods. Composed of 12 chapters, the title covers marination types and their applicability in various food types (fish/seafood, meats, plant-based fresh produce, dairy-based products). Besides presenting existing technologies to improve the quality of foods and extend shelf-life, the book also discusses marination as both a preservation technique and a technology to produce novel foods to consumers.Edited by a team of experts in the field, this book is a unique resource for researchers, scientists and industry personnel interested in natural techniques for preserving food and preventing the growth of food pathogens.
  • Threats to Pollinator Abundance and Diversity

    • 1st Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • Scott Elias
    • English
    Threats to Pollinator Abundance and Diversity, the first release in the Pollinators in Peril series, covers the latest research on insect pollinators, the threats to their survival, declining populations, and what conservation actions should be taken. The book demonstrates that most threats to pollinators are either directly or indirectly human-caused, such as chemicals, land alteration, and habitat loss due to agricultural practices, as well as climate change and its many ripple effects. Covering everything from honeybee pathogens to butterfly range changes, this book covers concepts that are both crucial for researchers in entomology, upper-level students, governmental and non-governmental organizations, and adjacent fields.Pollinating insects are among the most crucial species groups on earth. Without them, much of the earth’s vegetation would not survive and the elaborate ecosystems they sustain would collapse. Today, pollinator declines have reached critical levels in most regions of the world.
  • Nutritional Strategies, Predictive Models, and Sustainable Policies

    • 1st Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • Sandeep K. Panda + 2 more
    • English
    Nutritional Strategies, Predictive Models, and Sustainable Policies brings together scientists, professors, and policymakers from over 10 countries to cover strategies and approaches to improve human health by focusing on the nutritional needs of children, pregnant women, and patients from around the world. Sections cover existing policies in specific geographical areas, critical reviews on the scientific updates of maternal, pediatric, and geriatric nutrition and how the Pandemic disrupted nutritional strategies, review predictive models on different nutrition categories for certain diseases and cancers, and highlight international and regional policies related to nutrition in war affected countries.
  • Pediatric Substance Exposure

    • 1st Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • Ju Lee Oei
    • English
    Pediatric Substance Exposure is a crucial resource for medical practitioners focusing on the long-term management of children exposed to addictive substances during pregnancy. It provides guidance on supporting families affected by substance abuse, starting with a comprehensive overview of epidemiology and global policy. The book examines various substances and their impact on children, discussing fetal management, infant and child care, and addressing family needs as the child grows. Beyond the basics, the book reviews social aspects, future research, and policy needs. Clinicians and researchers will find it invaluable for evidence-based decision-making and optimal treatment strategies.
  • Sensory Analysis in the Development and Consumer Perception of Dairy Products

    • 1st Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • Adriano Gomes da Cruz + 2 more
    • English
    Sensory Analysis in the Development and Consumer Perception of Dairy Products aims to present and discuss the methodologies that can be used in the development of dairy products and the evaluation of consumer perception of novel dairy foods. Divided into four sections, the book presents the fundamental concepts of sensory analysis using classical/traditiona... methodologies and innovative methods, including neuroscientific approaches. Case studies demonstrate how these methods have been successfully put into practice during product testing. Sensory Analysis in the Development and Consumer Perception of Dairy Products is a must-have resource for researchers interested in the sensory analysis of dairy, particularly those interested in developing and testing new products.
  • Emerging Trends and Imminent Applications in Immunology and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

    • 1st Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • 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.