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.

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An Introduction to Applied Clinical Ethics in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

1st Edition
November 4, 2025
Ifeoma U. Perkins
English
eBook
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An Introduction to Ethics, Pathology, and Laboratory Medicine offers an organized and practical approach to examining dilemmas that occur frequently in pathology and laboratory medicine in a systematic way. This is a unique and novel resource to enable readers to confidently reach potential solutions with strong ethical reasoning that not only furthers quality patient care but honors the good intentions of their care givers. This book is for healthcare providers, instructors, students of allied health services, researchers, laboratory technologists, and members of the healthcare delivery team who utilize pathology and laboratory services. Each chapter is written in a case-based format followed by a discussion section further exploring the ethical dilemmas demonstrated by the cases. The cases are as suitable for practicing pathologists as well as medical school and PhD students and resident and fellows in all stages of clinical and research training.

Genetics of Bone Biology and Skeletal Disease

3rd Edition
November 3, 2025
Rajesh V. Thakker + 3 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Genetics of Bone Biology and Skeletal Disease, Third Edition is aimed at students of bone biology and genetics and includes general introductory chapters on bone biology and genetics. More specific disease orientated chapters comprehensively summarize the clinical, genetic, molecular, animal model, molecular pathology, diagnostic, counseling, and treatment aspects of each disorder. The book is organized into five sections that each emphasize a particular theme, general background to bone biology, general background to genetics and epigenetics, disorders of bone and joint, parathyroid, and related disorders, and vitamin D and renal disorders.Sections cover bone biology and structure, joint and cartilage biology, principles of endocrine regulation, the principles and progress of medical genetics and epigenetics related to bone disease, including genome-wide association studies (GWAS), genomic profiling, advances in the genetics and molecular biology of bone and joint diseases, both monogenic and polygenic, as well as skeletal dysplasia, rarer bone disorders, and much more.

A History of Angiogenesis

1st Edition
November 3, 2025
Gianfranco Natale + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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A History of Angiogenesis: Discoveries, Research and the Therapeutic Potential presents a recent history of discoveries in the angiogenic field that contribute to the development of the anatomical knowledge of the process, experimental models, and new pharmacological approaches in different angiogenesis-related diseases. This multifaceted book is enriched with deep scientific contents, and each chapter clearly defines historical steps, the emerging role during the years of new morphological findings, molecular pathways, and targets. Focus is also directed on key challenges associated and future directions.The history of angiogenesis research is an intriguing tool for discovering answers to a wide array of queries arising in the biological and medical world. This comprehensive resource skillfully integrates all the key aspects related to angiogenesis, and will be of immense help to students, researchers, and industry experts who want to explore the last two decades of angiogenesis discoveries and research.

Pathophysiology for Medicine and Medical Bioengineering

1st Edition
November 3, 2025
Harry Peery + 5 more
English
eBook
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Pathophysiology for Medical and Biomedical Engineering is a text to help students, clinicians, and researchers understand how diseases begin and evolve. It is a comprehensive reference for students and professionals to learn the principles of pathophysiology of each body system and offers different approaches to treating disease. It’s an excellent starting point or refresher for clinicians to develop new approaches to treating diseases and includes the latest advances in therapeutics to address and students in medical education needing to understand pathophysiology.

Liquid biopsy in Cancer Management

1st Edition
November 3, 2025
Shvetank Bhatt + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Liquid biopsy in Cancer Management: Integrating Diagnostics and Clinical Applications provides a comprehensive overview of liquid biopsy, covering its fundamental principles, technological advancements, clinical applications, and future prospects. In 16 chapters, the book focuses both on the practical implications of liquid biopsy in cancer management, and on its role in early detection, treatment monitoring, and personalized therapy. It emphasizes the integration of liquid biopsy into both diagnostic practices and therapeutic strategies, highlighting its potential to transform cancer care. The book discusses the latest research findings and explores future directions in liquid biopsy research, providing readers with a forward-looking view of the field.It includes case studies and examples to illustrate the clinical utility of liquid biopsy and enhance understanding of its applications. Overall, the book aims to be a comprehensive and authoritative resource on the subject, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the current state and future directions of liquid biopsy in cancer management.

Biophysics of Tissue Self-Organization in Morphogenesis

1st Edition
November 3, 2025
Ivana Pajic-Lijakovic
English

Biophysics of Tissue Self-Organization in Morphogenesis: The Role of Dynamics Along the Biointerface delves into the interactions between tissue and the extracellular matrix. It explores the fundamentals of cell self-rearrangement and the interrelation between biological mechanisms and physical principles responsible for tissue self-organization. The book examines modeling approaches to tissue self-organization and the application of engineering principles to solve medical problems. It also discusses tools, applications, and medical implications, particularly in embryo development, wound healing, and cancerous diseases, concluding with future developments.Covering subcellular to supracellular levels, this book is an interdisciplinary guide for researchers in cell biology, biophysics, developmental biology, and more.

Endovascology

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Zaiping Jing + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Vascular diseases have high incidence, disability and mortality rates. Endovascular treatment is an important option as an alternative to open surgery, with the proven ability to counter severe pathologies. China-based research into vascular diseases and endovascular surgery has been proceeding apace. Endovascology presents, for the first time, the latest research, clinical outcomes, and research frontiers from one of the leading institutes in China specializing in endovascular surgery — the Vascular Surgery Department of Changhai Hospital. Specifically, in this book, chapters cover each aspect of vascular disease: Vascular heart disease; Congenital heart disease; Arteriosclerotic heart disease; Thoracic aortic pathology; Thoracoabdominal aortic pathology; Infrarenal abdominal aortic pathology; Cerebral perfusion arteries; Upper limb vessels; Abdominal visceral arteries; Iliac artery; Lower limb artery; Varicose veins; Deep venous thrombosis of the lower limb; Pelvic congestion syndrome; Inferior vena cava and portal vein; Pulmonary artery; and Lymphatic diseases. Endovascology: Endovascular Treatment of Vascular Systematic Pathologies presents a global medical audience with an ambitious, systematic and exhaustive review of vascular diseases, and the state-of-the art in clinical research and practice in endovascology. It will be of use to surgeons, trainees in minimally invasive cardiovascular techniques, vascular disease researchers, and medical students alike.

Cushing Syndrome

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Constantine A. Stratakis
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Cushing Syndrome: History, Diagnosis, and Treatment is written by top experts on the latest in genetics, molecular advances, and the diagnosis and treatment of Cushing syndrome. The book takes a historical approach to discuss the tremendous and unprecedented research development for this rare condition and includes information on recently approved treatments. It attempts to provide information on most issues surrounding Cushing syndrome and how to deal with its complications, the widening understanding of functional hypercortisolemia and other causes of endogenous cortisol production and its old and new treatment modalities, from pituitary to adrenal tumors, ectopic ACTH production, subclinical, cyclical Cushing syndrome, to aging and metabolic syndrome.The book has a section dedicated to our patients with the patients’ experiences, which will add to the outcome research presented by the physicians. This is a must have reference for scientists and researchers with the latest information in diagnosing and treating this difficult-to-diagnose and difficult-to-treat condition and gives the clinician, a patient-centric approach to communicate with this particular group of patients.

Essentials of Stem Cell Biology

4th Edition
November 1, 2025
Robert Lanza + 1 more
English

First developed as an accessible abridgement of the successful Handbook of Stem Cells, Essentials of Stem Cell Biology serves the needs of the evolving population of scientists, researchers, practitioners, and students embracing the latest advances in stem cells. Representing the combined effort of 7 editors and more than 200 scholars and scientists whose pioneering work has defined our understanding of stem cells, this book combines the prerequisites for a general understanding of adult and embryonic stem cells with a presentation by the world's experts of the latest research information about specific organ systems. From basic biology/mechanisms, early development, ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm, and methods to the application of stem cells to specific human diseases, regulation and ethics, and patient perspectives, no topic in the field of stem cells is left uncovered.

Comprehensive Chemistry and Biology of Coumarins Scaffold

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Shehryar Hameed + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Comprehensive Chemistry and Biology of Coumarins Scaffold covers detailed methods and protocols to synthetize Coumarin derivatives and different applications and future perspectives for these compounds. Coumarin-Based Scaffolds plays an important role in organic, bioorganic, and medicinal chemistry as they act as a bridge between chemistry, life sciences, and biochemical investigations. Coumarin is an important scaffold for designing, generating a wide variety of chemical libraries and drug-like candidates to obtain desired therapeutic and pharmacological properties. Specific functional groups are covered as well as the synthesis of bioactive compounds against specific pathological conditions.The discovery of new coumarin-based drug candidates during the last decades has been covered to assist the pharmaceutical, bioorganic and medicinal chemists for their further research on coumarin-based molecules.

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