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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.

    • Artificial Intelligence in Brain Disorders

      • 1st Edition
      • June 1, 2026
      • Pranav Kumar Prabhakar + 3 more
      • English
      Artificial Intelligence in Brain Disorders: Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment focuses on the utilization of AI and machine learning to enhance current practices in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. Each chapter provides in-depth exploration of specific areas where AI can improve existing methodologies, offering practical guidance, case studies, and research findings that can be directly applied in the field. It explains the application of AI in diagnosing and treating major neurological illnesses and showcases the potential of AI in predicting diseases such as epilepsy and neurodegenerative disorders.As such, this book offers a detailed overview of AI and machine learning techniques relevant to neurological research.
    • Neurogenetic Therapies

      • 1st Edition
      • May 12, 2026
      • Ashutosh Pareek + 4 more
      • English
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      Neurogenetic Therapies: Advancements in Treating Nervous System Disorders offers a comprehensive resource on the latest gene therapy techniques and their applications in treating neurological disorders. This authoritative guide is designed to provide students, researchers, and clinicians with in-depth knowledge of innovative gene transfer technologies and their clinical implications. The book delves into various gene therapy methods, including genomic DNA-based therapies, vector-mediated delivery, and RNA interference-based gene silencing. It explores the use of these techniques in treating conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, spinal muscular atrophy, and Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Key topics include the molecular and genetic basis of nervous system disorders, the role of epigenetics, and the development of stem cell and genome editing therapies. With contributions from leading experts, the book also addresses regulatory and ethical considerations in gene therapy, providing a balanced perspective on the challenges and opportunities in this rapidly evolving field. Case studies and practical examples illustrate successful gene therapy treatments, offering valuable insights into translating research into clinical practice. This book is an essential resource for students, researchers, and scientists in neurogenetics, neurology, and molecular biology, as well as clinicians interested in the mechanisms and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. It equips readers with the knowledge and tools needed to advance their work and drive innovation in neurogenetic therapies.
    • Nerve Growth Factor

      • 1st Edition
      • May 4, 2026
      • Antonino Cattaneo + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nerve growth factor: From neuron development to neurology offers a complete guide to nerve growth factor (NGF) across health and disease. It provides a well-rounded discussion of NGF and the key properties, latest advances, and biomedical applications of this neuropeptide. The book begins with an introduction and historical overview of the discovery of NGF before exploring its molecular characteristics. It then covers NGF in organ function, with chapters ranging across the brain, immune system, blood vessels, heart, reproductive organs, teeth and lungs. NGF pharmacology is then considered in detail, with a focus on NGF as a therapeutic agent. The final section of the book covers NGF across disease, which includes Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, diseases of the eye, chronic pain and visceral disfunctions. Throughout the book, NGF is considered in the context of both mammalian and non-mammalian biology. Nerve growth factor: From neuron development to neurology is the latest volume in the Elsevier book series Molecular Mediators in Health and Disease, and is an ideal reference for researchers working across the fields of cell biology, molecular biology, pharmacology and other biomedical areas.
    • Advances in Research on Pediatric Gender Affirming Healthcare

      • 1st Edition
      • May 4, 2026
      • Danielle Moyer + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advances in Research on Pediatric Gender Affirming Healthcare summarizes recent and ongoing research efforts across global regions in the field of pediatric gender affirming healthcare. The book begins with an overview of the current and historical context in which research and clinical practice of pediatric gender affirming care occurs. It goes on to cover gender development and developmental pathways, risk, and resilience among transgender and gender diverse youth, and provides an overview of healthcare and barriers to access before exploring specific care models for pediatric gender affirming healthcare.The final chapter summarizes the current state of research, highlights key gaps in scientific knowledge, and asserts a call to action to researchers in the field to answer principal questions with high-quality research methods. Contributors from diverse backgrounds and experience come together with informative scientific findings in an effort to reduce bias and better meet the needs of this marginalized group of young people.
    • Biophysics of Tissue Self-Organization in Morphogenesis

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Ivana Pajic-Lijakovic
      • English
      • Paperback
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      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.Coverin... subcellular to supracellular levels, this book is an interdisciplinary guide for researchers in cell biology, biophysics, developmental biology, and more.
    • RED: Women's Health From Menarche to Menopause

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Diana Vaamonde + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      RED: Women’s Health and Wellness from Menarche to Menopause provides a holistic look at women’s health and wellness, interpreting contemporary medical and behavioral science into an accessible and engaging format to address biological, psychological, and sociocultural changes and challenges women experience as they move from menarche to menopause. This is a unique book with a fresh perspective of using lifestyle modifications and emotional support as adjunctive medicine therapies. It encompasses a novel reference useful for graduates, professors, researchers, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in this field.
    • Advances in Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Neurodegenerative Diseases Research

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Frederic Sampedro
      • English
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      Advances in Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Neurodegenerative Diseases Research provides a summary and discussion of the contribution of diffusion MRI to our understanding of the most common neurodegenerative diseases and bridges common microstructural changes across symptoms and disorders to unravel possible shared mechanisms of neurodegeneration.Th... book opens by covering the technical basis of diffusion MRI with a focus on the interpretation of its imaging-derived metrics in terms of neuronal damage. Subsequent chapters are organized by disease and take an in depth look at how the use of diffusion MRI has contributed to recent understanding and how it has motivated potential new therapeutic structures for Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, primary aggressive aphasia, Parkinson’s disease, progressive supranuclear palsy, Huntington’s disease, motor neuron diseases, multiple sclerosis, as well as fragile-X syndrome and other genetic disorders. The book concludes with implications for future research, providing a must-have reference for researchers as well as clinicians in the field of neuroimaging of neurodegenerative disorders.
    • Advanced MR Techniques for Neurodegenerative Diseases

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 13
      • May 1, 2026
      • Kannie Wy Chan + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advanced MR Techniques for Neurodegenerative Diseases covers state of the art developments in physiologic, metabolic, functional, and microstructural MRI of the brain. It provides an overview of these approaches and includes dynamic contrast enhanced (DCE) MRI, dynamic susceptibility contrast (DSC) MRI, arterial spin labeling (ASL), chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) MRI, magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), resting state functional MRI (rsfMRI), microscopic diffusion imaging, and quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM). Chapters then follow that present the application of these methods to Alzheimer’s Disease and vascular dementia, small vessel disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Lewy body dementia, Huntington’s Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and Multiple Sclerosis.Advanced MR Techniques for Neurodegenerative Diseases is a comprehensive resource on the latest advanced MR techniques and their application to neurodegenerative diseases, suitable for MR engineers and physicists as well as clinicians and neuroscientists who use MR techniques for diagnosis and research.
    • Metabolomic Phenotyping for the Future of Personalized Medicine

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Jacopo Troisi + 1 more
      • English
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      Metabolomic Phenotyping for the Future of Personalized Medicine: Beyond the Biomarkers takes a critical look at the advancements in the field. It begins by explaining the essential steps of metabolomics analysis—from sample collection to data interpretation—while exploring how these workflows pave the way for targeted medical applications. With a focus on precision, it shows how metabolomics provides key insights into the mechanisms behind diverse phenotypes, making it an indispensable asset for biomedical research. The second section dives into the transformative results achieved in major medical domains through metabolomics, detailing how this emerging science contributes to understanding complex disease mechanisms.The book also outlines the international regulatory framework essential for conducting research within this field, ensuring compliance and ethical standards. By combining practical guidelines with visionary insights, this text serves as a cornerstone for future strides in personalized medicine and highlights the growing influence of metabolomics in shaping tomorrow’s healthcare systems.
    • Diagnostic Reasoning

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Ibrahim A. Hashim
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Training in clinical chemistry is acquired via different avenues that include didactic lectures on pathophysiology of disease, methodologies and practical aspects of testing, and through attendance of operations meetings, sign-out sessions, seminars and tutorials. There is little instruction on how to apply the vast amount of knowledge gained in the process to practice. In other branches of medicine, cases are regularly presented with clinical information and therapeutic interventions which form the basis of training. Diagnostic Reasoning: Laboratory-Based Case Studies in Clinical Chemistry fills this gap for clinical chemistry. The concise and practical approach of the book, including real-life scenarios, is an excellent resource for pathology trainees, clinical laboratory science students, clinical chemistry fellows, clinical laboratory professionals, and clinicians. These cases help professionals remain competent in the field and be successful in their board exams. The cases are stated as they present, often with no or few clinical details accompanying the sample request with only barcoded samples arriving into the laboratory. In a busy laboratory, thousands of these cases are received daily and it is impossible to review the clinical information associated with the specimens.