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Books in Life sciences

Elsevier's Life Sciences collection helps researchers get comprehensive coverage and up-to-date information on the study of living organisms, their processes, and interrelationships, spanning disciplines like biology, genetics, and biochemistry, and addressing emerging trends such as genomics, biotechnology, and sustainability, essential for advancing knowledge and driving innovation in the field.

  • Multidisciplinary Interventional Oncology

    • 1st Edition
    • July 1, 2027
    • Gao-Jun Teng + 1 more
    • English
    Multidisciplinary Interventional Oncology explores interventional oncology (IO) as the fourth pillar of cancer care alongside surgery, radiation, and medical oncology. The book highlights IO's minimally invasive, image-guided techniques, offering reduced morbidity and toxicity. It aims to establish IO as a key modality in managing malignancies like liver cancer, integrating emerging technologies and enhancing multidisciplinary collaboration. Authored by leading interventional radiologists, the book covers a wide range of IO therapies, emphasizing multidisciplinary cancer care that combines IO with systemic treatments. Each chapter presents current evidence, referencing clinical guidelines and trials while also showcasing advancements and novel devices to address knowledge gaps and procedural uncertainties.For academics, the book provides access to the latest innovations and fosters precision-driven oncologic care. It promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, equipping readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to advance cancer care and meeting the growing demands for integration and educational resources in interventional oncology.

  • Aging and Troponin

    Clinical Implications and Uses Beyond Diagnosis
    • 1st Edition
    • November 1, 2026
    • Gary Tse + 3 more
    • English
    Aging and Troponin: Clinical Implications and Uses Beyond Diagnosis examines the multifaceted role of troponin in clinical medicine, with a special focus on aging. This comprehensive reference provides essential technical knowledge, diagnostic and prognostic applications, and model development insights from leading experts in clinical biochemistry, pathology, and epidemiology. The book emphasizes the impact of aging on troponin test results and their interpretation, addressing age-related disorders such as renal failure. Sections cover the technical aspects of troponin assays, comparing traditional and high-sensitivity assays and exploring point-of-care testing advancements.The book also examine age-related changes and intra- and inter-individual variability in troponin levels, focuses on diagnostic applications, including troponin as a biomarker for cardiac injury and dysfunction, and the effects of age, sex, and renal impairment on diagnostic sensitivity and specificity, and discusses troponin's prognostic value for mortality in various conditions, including heart disease, sepsis, and COVID-19, and its role as a marker of organ biological age. The final section offers cutting-edge insights into the clinical applicability of troponin testing, highlighting the benefits of incorporating high-sensitivity assays into clinical workflows and providing perspectives and age-related considerations from practicing physicians on implementation and evidence-based practice.

  • Gut Health in Diabetes and Gastrointestinal Wellness

    Mechanisms and Clinical Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • Sushil Kumar Dubey + 2 more
    • English
    Gut Health in Diabetes and Gastrointestinal Wellness delves into the intricate relationship between gut microbiota and diabetes, emphasizing their significant impact on gastrointestinal health. This book bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and practical applications, offering a comprehensive exploration on how the gut microbiome affects both metabolic and gastrointestinal health. By examining current scientific findings, the book elucidates the mechanisms through which gut bacteria impact insulin sensitivity, glucose metabolism, and inflammatory responses. Additionally, practical strategies for optimizing gut health are provided, encompassing dietary recommendations, lifestyle modifications, and targeted interventions.The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in metabolic and gastrointestinal functions, and recent research has illuminated the mechanisms by which gut bacteria influence conditions such as diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Dysbiosis, or the imbalance of gut microorganisms, can disrupt glucose metabolism, lead to insulin insensitivity, and promote chronic inflammation, all of which contribute to the progression and development of metabolic diseases like diabetes. Furthermore, gut dysbiosis is linked to various gastrointestinal disorders, often worsening symptoms and complicating treatment efforts.

  • Sustainable Process Intensification for Biocatalysis

    Applications in Enzymology and Biotechnology
    • 1st Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • Ganapati D. Yadav
    • English
    Sustainable Process Intensification for Biocatalysis: Applications in Enzymology and Biotechnology, a new volume in the Foundations and Frontiers of Enzymology series, offers applied instruction in process intensification principles for applications in enzymology and biotechnology, helping researchers and practitioners implement these techniques across various uses and industries, from healthcare to food and biofuel. Leaders in the field discuss a full range of approaches and enabling technologies, from microwave to ultrasound, hydrodynamic cavitation, and combination chemical and biological catalysis techniques, such as multiphase reactors, microreactors, scale-bioprocesses, and enzyme cascades.Later chapters examine ongoing advances and their implementation across different industries, including pharmaceuticals, perfumes, polymers, and agrochemicals, with a final chapter discussing next steps in research and future directions. Throughout the book, and across applied examples, emphasis is placed on driving sustainable research approaches and manufacturing.

  • The World's Health Care Crisis

    Geopolitical and Climate Change Challenges
    • 1st Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • Ibis Sanchez Serrano
    • English
    The World’s Health Care Crisis: Geopolitical and Climate Change Challenges focuses on the global health care crisis, providing information on new challenges the world is experiencing, such as COVID-19, massive world migration, overpopulation, threats of global famine, nuclear war, the emergence of new infectious diseases around the planet, climate change, and their effects on health care. The book's target audience includes professionals of health systems, biomedical innovation, and global health supply chains investors and Directors in Chief, decision-makers in public health, multilateral institutions in regulatory, legislative, and executive areas, researchers, health sciences students, health economists, economist associations, pharmaco-economists, historians, and more.

  • Protein Immobilization on Nanomaterials

    • 1st Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • 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.

  • Advances in Medical Imaging

    From Behavioural Analysis to Disease Prevention and Rehabilitation
    • 1st Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • Dilber Uzun Ozsahin + 4 more
    • English
    Advances in Medical Imaging: From Behavioral Analysis to Disease Prevention and Rehabilitation presents a comprehensive exploration of the rapidly evolving field of medical imaging at the crossroads of clinical science, behavioral research, and public health. This book addresses the growing need to understand how advanced imaging technologies—such as MRI, PET, and ultrasound—are transforming healthcare beyond traditional diagnosis. By capturing structural, functional, metabolic, and molecular processes, these innovations provide new insights into brain function, lifestyle impacts, chronic disease, and rehabilitation, supporting the shift toward personalized and preventive medicine.The book is organized into five thematic sections covering a wide range of topics. Early chapters focus on the integration of neuroimaging with behavioral science, highlighting brain–behavior relationships through cutting-edge imaging modalities and cognitive software. Subsequent sections examine the effects of sedentary lifestyles on brain health, vascular function assessed by ultrasound, and musculoskeletal aging through imaging biomarkers. Additional chapters explore chronic disease management, yoga and cognitive well-being, stroke recovery, traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, and the expanding role of imaging in oncology and systemic diseases. Throughout, the book emphasizes the use of artificial intelligence, radiomics, and multimodal imaging to enhance precision medicine and population health research.Advances in Medical Imaging: From Behavioral Analysis to Disease Prevention and Rehabilitation offers valuable insights for researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals interested in the applications of medical imaging across multiple disciplines. It highlights imaging’s critical role in advancing personalized care, supporting preventive strategies, and fostering innovation in modern healthcare.

  • Microbial Tryptamine as a Causative Cofactor of Incurable Cell Death Diseases of Unknown Etiology

    The Cost of Related Healthcare in the US and Worldwide
    • 1st Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • Elena L. Paley
    • English
    Microbial Tryptamine as a Causative Cofactor of Incurable Cell Death Diseases of Unknown Etiology: The Cost of Related Healthcare in the US and Worldwide investigates microbial tryptamine and its role in a range of diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, while also examining the economic burden of these conditions on global healthcare systems. The book begins with an examination of microbial tryptamine’s significance across neurodegenerative diseases, cancers, and gastrointestinal conditions. It covers the implications of tryptamine in cell and organ transplantation, as well as the roles of diet and environment in tryptamine-induced disease progression. Additionally, the latest advances in treatment and prevention are considered. It then provides a critical analysis of expenditure on diseases related to tryptamine-induced cell toxicity and neurodegeneration, alongside an evaluation of current funding and market analysis. Following this, the author delves into research-related issues that may hinder biomedical progress, such as competition, plagiarism, and retractions of funded peer-reviewed articles. Collaboration between researchers and medical doctors is also examined. The book concludes with the author’s own personal narrative and recommendations, emphasizing the need for open discussions to drive urgent changes in biomedical research funding and review processes.

  • 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.

  • Diabetic Neuropathy

    • 1st Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • Shahidul Islam
    • English
    "Recent Therapeutic Targets for the Prevention and Management of Diabetic Complications: Neuropathy" covers recent research and therapeutic approaches of this diabetic complication for the management of diabetes. It is a detailed reference to understand the pathogenesis of diabetes to alleviate the overall complications of neuropathy to improve patient care. It is uniquely focused on the different aspects of neuropathy with a focus on the molecular and biological pathways (therapeutic target) to detect an early diagnosis to better manage the disease and improve patient care. The book is useful to anyone in the field particularly those who do research investigations, and day-to-day practice in the area of diabetes.

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