Books in Molecular biology cellular biology and genetics

Investigative and Predictive DNA Testing

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Hirak Ranjan Dash
English
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Investigative and Predictive DNA Testing delves into the cutting-edge of DNA analysis, presenting a comprehensive guide that unlocks the potential of DNA in solving complex cases. This book stands as a vital resource for students, practitioners, and researchers in fields such as biology, zoology, medicine, anthropology, microbiology, and genetics. Designed for those with a basic understanding of biological sciences, it is particularly beneficial for graduate, post-graduate, and research level students. The book explores the evolution of DNA analysis, focusing on predictive methods and investigative leads such as ancestry, lineage, and phenotype.Each chapter, contributed by internationally renowned experts, highlights the transformative role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in enhancing the accuracy and utility of DNA analysis. The book is comprised of various sections, starting with fundamental concepts of investigative and predictive DNA analysis, followed by technological advancements in the field, and concluding with the challenges and future concerns of DNA analysis. It serves as an indispensable tool for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and skills in DNA analysis, making it a must-read for the scientific community.

DNA in Health, Identity, and Ancestry

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Hisham Atan Edinur + 2 more
English
eBook
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DNA in Health, Identity and Ancestry examines the human genome and advances in molecular techniques in relation to their value in health, genetic ancestry, and forensic DNA. This book systematically presents these three areas, providing new insights into recent developments in these fields, including gene editing, ancestral fraction determination, and DNA profiling. It covers the latest advances in molecular biology to understand the pertinent issues in these areas. DNA in Health, Identity and Ancestry provides an introduction to human genomes, and then delves into health, forensics and ancestry across 36 chapters. Each section is concluded with practical case studies to demonstrate the application of the principles discussed in each respective section. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and postgraduate students in biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics. It not only provides them with fundamental knowledge on genetics, diseases, population genetics and forensic DNA, but also presents advances, technical operational standards, analytical tools and recent developments in these respective areas.

Advances in Management of Pediatric Brain Tumors

1st Edition
Volume 167
November 1, 2025
Paul B. Fisher + 2 more
English

Advances in Management of Pediatric Brain Tumors, Volume 167 encapsulates the latest developments in the field for various types of pediatric brain tumors. By examining these survival gaps, the volume offers insights into strategies for improving outcomes and bridging the gap in care on a global scale. Chapters in this new release include Pediatric-type diffuse low grade gliomak, Pediatric-type diffuse high grade glioma/Diffuse Midline glioma, Ependymoma, Choroid plexus tumors, Embryonal tumors/medulloblasto... Craniopharyngioma and other sellar-region tumors, and much more.Other sections cover Germ cell tumors, Immunotherapy for pediatric brain tumors, Emerging interventional treatments in the management of pediatric brain tumors, and Management of pediatric brain tumors in low-middle income countries.

Medical and Health Genomics of South Asia

1st Edition
October 2, 2025
Dhavendra Kumar + 1 more
English
eBook
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Medical and Health Genomics of South Asia, a new volume in the Genomic and Precision Medicine in Clinical Practice series, offers a thorough discussion of medical genomics as applied across South Asian nations, from India to Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, as well as in South Asian populations abroad. Here, global chapter authors consider genomic variation and the population heterogeneity of genetic, infectious, and lifestyle diseases in South Asia, along with successful modes of population health management for these inherited disorders and other applications of clinical genomics for improved individual health in the region.Adopting an applied approach, this book first reviews basic genomic models and population study formats, as well as the anthropological and genetic history of South Asia. The following sections examine genomic epidemiology and population health in the South Asian context; examples of genomic medicine's use in combating major health challenges in the region; genomic healthcare infrastructure; and related social, ethical, legal, and economic aspects central to impactful genomic medicine.

Genome Analysis

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Dev Bukhsh Singh + 1 more
English
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Genome Analysis: Principles and Methods provides recent and advanced information about genome analysis approaches and techniques to study and annotate the structure and function of the genome. It is a compendium of important topics such as NGS analysis, genome fragmentation and assembly, metagenomics, cloning and expression, physical marker analysis, transcriptome data analysis, sequence alignment and comparison, evolutionary analysis, SNP analysis, genome-based disease diagnosis and therapies, micro-RNAs, pharmacogenomics, genetic approaches to disease intervention, and challenges with opportunities in genome analysis and genomics, etc.The latest developments in the field are discussed, and key concepts are introduced to ensure readers understand advanced concepts and methodologies in the area. The book serves as a valuable guide to the present, emerging, and evolving research methodologies in the field.

Circulating Biomarkers for Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment Response Prediction in Cancer - Part B

1st Edition
Volume 397
October 1, 2025
Lorenzo Galluzzi + 1 more
English

Circulating Biomarkers for Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment Response Prediction in Cancer Patients, Part B delves into the crucial role of circulating biomarkers in cancer diagnosis and treatment monitoring. Specific chapters in this new release include Liquid biopsy approaches to capture minimal residual disease and therapy response in patients with early stage cancers, Identification of circulating biomarkers for cancer therapy-related cardiovascular toxicity, Extracellular Vesicles as Dynamic Biomarkers: Monitoring Therapeutic Responses and Drug Resistance in Cancer, and more.This comprehensive work explores the various types of biomarkers, their significance in early cancer detection, prognostication, and evaluation of therapeutic responses. It covers cutting-edge research on circulating tumor cells, cell-free DNA, exosomes, and other biomarkers that can revolutionize cancer management. Additionally, it discusses the challenges, advancements, and future prospects of utilizing circulating biomarkers in personalized cancer care.

Advanced Cancer Research Protocols

1st Edition
Volume 198
October 1, 2025
Sadhna Aggarwal + 3 more
English

Advanced Cancer Research Protocols, Volume 198 is a comprehensive and cutting-edge resource dedicated to the latest methodologies and protocols in the field of cancer research. Topics in this new release include Introduction to Cancer Biology and Current Research Trends, Cell Culture Techniques for Cancer Research, Practical Approaches to Advanced Molecular Biology Techniques, High-throughput sequencing Technologies for Cancer Genomics, Epigenetic Analysis in Cancer Research, Proteomics and Metabolomics in Cancer Biomarker Discovery, In vivo Cancer Modeling Using Mouse Models, and much more.Other sections highlight advances in Advanced Imaging Techniques for Cancer Research, Cancer Stem Cell Analysis and Targeting, Immunotherapy and Cancer Vaccine Development, Gene Editing Techniques in Cancer Research, Single-Cell Analysis in Cancer Research, Liquid Biopsy and Circulating Tumor Cell Analysis, and Exploring the Tumor Microenvironment in Solid Cancer: From Biology to Therapy.

Biotechnology

3rd Edition
September 19, 2025
David P. Clark + 3 more
English
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Biotechnology: The Technological Applications of Genetics and Genomics, Third Edition, approaches modern biotechnology from a molecular basis, discussing how the fields of genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, and biochemistry are merging their respective discoveries into the expanding applied field of biotechnology. Each chapter starts with basic concepts that develop into more specific and detailed applications, providing readers with a good image of possibilities and current limitations in the field and future research directions.This new edition has been fully revised and updated to include research advances, and has new chapters on artificial intelligence, genome editing, precision and personalized medicine, and more. This book is an invaluable resource to anyone interested in understanding what molecular biotechnology is as a scientific discipline, how research in this area is conducted, and how this technology may impact the future.

Development of Sensory Organs

1st Edition
Volume 165
September 1, 2025
Guy Richardson + 1 more
English
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Current Topics in Developmental Biology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

Digital Health Maturity: Quality, Interoperability, and Innovation

1st Edition
September 1, 2025
Siaw-Teng Liaw + 3 more
English
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Digital Health Maturity, Innovation, and Quality Improvement provides a roadmap to move from endless pilots and ad hoc system purchases to a systematic, stepwise and integrated approach to increasing digital health capacity. Specific guidelines, tools and use cases are discussed to show how the digital health maturity model (DHMM) can be put into actual practice. Topics cover foundations of DHMM and how to put them into practice, organizational considerations for implementation, and best practices, tools and pitfalls to avoid. In addition, the book discusses the future of DHMM and the impact of a global adherence to digital health.This is a valuable resource for researchers, students, policymakers, governments and anyone who is interested in learning more about digital health and its worldwide benefits.

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