Books in Life sciences

Glymphatic System and Neurodegenerative Disease

1st Edition
Volume 185
December 1, 2025
Stanisław Szlufik + 1 more
English
Hardback
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Glymphatic System and Neurodegenerative Disease, Volume 180, the latest release in the International Review of Neurobiology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.

Extrusion and Size Change Processes in the Food Industry

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Seid Mahdi Jafari + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Extrusion and Size Change Processes in the Food Industry, a volume in the Unit Operations and Processing Equipment in the Food Industry series, explains the processing operations and equipment necessary for extrusion of different food products including cereal based products, confectionary, and protein based products along with size reduction/enlargement techniques.Divided in three sections, “Extrusion operations “, “Size reduction processes in the food industry”, and “Section 3- Size enlargement processes in the food industry”, all chapters emphasize basic texts relating to experimental, theoretical, computational, and/or applications of food engineering principles and the relevant processing equipment to extrusion and size change unit operations.Written by experts in the field of food engineering, in a simple and dynamic way, this book targets industrial Engineers working in the field of food processing and within food factories to make them more familiar with the particular food processing operations and equipment.

Starchy Crops Waste Valorization

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Marney Pascoli Cereda + 1 more
English

Starchy Crops Waste Valorization: Recovery and Treatment, the fifth volume in the Underground Starchy Crops of South American Origin series, provides information on the applied level of producing and using starch from a range of plants grown in tropical and subtropical areas with South American origin. The book presents collecting information about products that are generally considered as waste and can therefore cause serious pollution problems in starch-processing industries. Edited by experts with a solid background in starch extraction research, the books in this series are aimed at anyone involved in research and development, new technology processes, quality control, and legislation. The Underground Starchy Crops of South American Origin book series brings information on the applied level of producing and using starch from a range of plants grown in tropical and subtropical areas that have South American origin. As the final volume in the series, Starchy Crops Waste Valorization: Recovery and Treatment enables stakeholders to valorize waste by transforming it into by-products that can reach the market and reduce processing costs. It also explains how to reduce or eliminate problems of environmental contamination. Residues covered are of two types: crop residues and industrial residues.

Video Health Monitoring in Hospitals

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Wenjin Wang + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Video Health Monitoring in Hospitals discusses the emergence of camera-based, contactless physiological measurement as a groundbreaking solution in healthcare monitoring. The book highlights the technology's non-invasiveness, capacity for continuous and long-term monitoring, and its ability to capture not only vital signs but also contextual information and behaviors. A unique aspect of this book is its rich set of compelling healthcare applications that will attract broader audiences (including researchers, engineers, clinicians, and students) from multidisciplinary fields.Finally, the book discusses the role of artificial intelligence in enhancing healthcare applications and aims to engage the healthcare industry in adopting this innovative approach to improve patient care and outcomes.

ESKAPE Pathogens

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Karthikeyan Ramalingam
English
Paperback
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eBook
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ESKAPE Pathogens: Virulence, Resistance, and Management provides comprehensive coverage on ESKAPE pathogens, including their virulence mechanisms, resistance patterns, and challenges in their management. The book offers the latest information on ESKAPE pathogens' pathogenicity, mechanisms of antibiotic resistance, and innovative approaches to manage these pathogens. It explores recent advancements in the field of genomics, proteomics, and transcriptomics that could potentially provide valuable insights into the mechanisms and genetic basis of antibiotic resistance in ESKAPE pathogens. Finally, the book highlights the need for alternative treatment options and innovative management strategies to combat the emergence of multidrug-resistant strains.This is a helpful resource to researchers, clinicians, educators, industry professionals, and advanced students interested in the latest research and strategies for combating multidrug-resistant pathogens.

The Renaissance in GPCR Research and Drug Discovery

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Terry P. Kenakin
English
Paperback
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eBook
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The Renaissance in GPCR Research and Drug Discovery: Receptor Function, Receptor Structure, New Techniques, Characterization of Drug Activity, Drug Discovery is a comprehensive reference for pharmacology researchers. It focuses on utilizing novel aspects of GPCR function for therapeutic advantage and applying new chemical types to modify GPCR behavior. Recent advancements have revitalized GPCR discovery, opening unexplored avenues for new drug development. The book's content is meticulously divided into five distinct parts, covering evolutionary perspectives, novel functions, investigative technologies, therapeutic modalities, and a broad range of GPCR ligands.Beyond these key topics, the book delves into the evolution of GPCRs as drug targets, the mechanisms behind their novel functions, and the latest technologies driving research and discovery. It also highlights new and recently approved therapeutic modalities and provides a broad coverage of GPCR ligands. Edited and authored by leading researchers, this book serves as an essential reference for drug discovery researchers and medicinal chemists, as well as AI researchers exploring this drug discovery space.

Innovation in Cell Death Research

1st Edition
Volume 217
November 1, 2025
Vijay Kumar Prajapati
English

Innovation in cell death research is transforming our understanding of cellular processes and their implications for disease mechanisms and therapeutic development. Cell death is a fundamental biological event governed by a well-defined and systematic network of proteins. It plays a critical role in determining cellular survival, organismal development, and homeostasis. The regulation of cell death mechanisms varies across different cell types, involving a complex sequence of molecular events. Recent advancements in apoptosis, necroptosis, ferroptosis, and autophagy research have provided deeper insights into the intricate pathways that govern these processes. Cutting-edge technologies such as single-cell sequencing, CRISPR-based gene editing, and high-resolution imaging have enabled precise analysis of cell death dynamics. Progress in this field has significantly contributed to the identification of unique signaling pathways, facilitating the development of novel diagnostic tools and targeted therapeutics. Furthermore, the discovery of biomarkers and innovative treatment strategies holds great promise for addressing cancers, neurodegenerative diseases, and immune-related disorders. As research continues to unravel the complexities of cell death, the potential for groundbreaking medical advancements is expanding, offering new avenues for precision medicine and improved clinical outcomes.

Recent Advances in Targeting Inflammation

1st Edition
October 28, 2025
Senthilkumar Rajagopal + 3 more
English

Based on research evidence, Recent Advances in Targeting Inflammation: Ion channels, GPCR Signaling Tools, Therapies, and Beyond focuses on the various inflammation which occur in the different systems such as neuroinflammation, gastric inflammation and prevention and management of inflammation by the regulations of ion channels and GPCR. The main objective of this book is to present highlights covering the recent advances of inflammation, investigational therapies, animal models and biomarkers that will allow better diagnosis, monitoring and possible therapeutic options with nutrients for patients with acute and chronic inflammation. This book provides essential insights into the current status of various types of inflammation. Topics covered in this book include ion channels regulation in inflammation, GPCR regulation in inflammation, signalling pathways in inflammation and therapeutic approaches for inflammation. This book is vital as the role of ion channels/GPCR and nutrition in inflammation are important fields to explore. To improve health-care planning and health outcomes of people with chronic inflammation, we must understand not only the number and distribution of people with these disorders between countries, but also how these disorders affect population health (in terms of both mortality and disability) compared to other diseases and injuries globally.

Nutrition and Women's Health

1st Edition
October 4, 2025
Prashant Lakshaman Pingale + 1 more
English

The impact of nutrition on human health has become the forefront of discussion with everyone from healthcare providers and research scientists to nutritionists and dietitians. However, it's the lack of targeted research for women’s health and nutritional dietary needs at various life stages that is lacking. Nutrition and Women’s Health: Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals, and Integrative Strategies, is a comprehensive guide that exposes the benefits of nutraceuticals and functional foods for the prevention, treatment, and recurrence of disease through various life stages. From adolescence through menopause, Nutrition and Women’s Health: Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals and Integrative Strategies, offers insights on how to manage health through nutrition. Chapters include nutritional modules for sources of nutrients and bioactive compounds for teenage nutrition, the interaction of sex hormones, menopause, the management of polycystic ovary syndrome, fertility, bone, skin and heart health and more. Authors will also highlight the underlying causes of various pathophysiology conditions linked to nutrition, and how careful diet plans or daily nutrition selection can help to avoid problems across various age groups.

Laboratory Animal Medicine

4th Edition
October 2, 2025
James G. Fox + 4 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Laboratory Animal Medicine, Fourth Edition – A volume in the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) blue books series – is the most authoritative reference on Laboratory Animals biology, health, and care. Edited by recognized experts in laboratory animal science, endorsed as the official material for certification by ACLAM, this reference defines the standard for all aspects of humane animal use and scientific investigations.This new edition implements significant changes in the area. The Animal Welfare chapter moved to the beginning of the book, highlighting this subject’s importance, and was expanded to include Euthanasia, previously covered on the anesthesia chapter. Further updates include the addition of hamsters & gerbils to the Guinea Pig chapter, the woodchuck and chinchillas are now included in the other rodents’ chapter, instead of a dedicated chapter. The non-human primates’ chapter was separated into two chapters: New and Old-World primates. The zebra finch and quail chapters were combined and now also include pigeons. The chapter on genetically modified animals was expanded to include additional CRISPR manipulation and genetic monitoring in key model species. The Microbiome Research chapter was added to account for this key factor and its importance in research. A chapter on transplant medicine was added and also covers xenozoonoses.The species-specific chapters are written at a level suitable for veterinarians and research scientists. Management chapters are suitable for program directors and facility managers both in academic and corporate settings. This edition continues the tradition of Laboratory Animal Medicine in setting the standards for the Laboratory Animal Science community, expanding, and updating the coverage following current and future practice in the area.

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