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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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    • Molecular Biology Techniques

      • 5th Edition
      • January 6, 2026
      • Sue Carson + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Molecular Biology Techniques: A Classroom Laboratory Manual, Fifth Edition, is an in-depth laboratory manual for upper-level undergraduates and beginning graduate students in the general field of molecular biology techniques and biochemical applications. Presented as a series of coordinated experiments that mimics either a one- or two-semester research experience, the book also provides theories and explanations behind the techniques. Topics include manipulation of recombinant DNA, protein expression and purification, analysis of mRNA levels, mammalian cell culture techniques, CRISPR-mediated gene knockdown, and more. New topics, such as Gibson assembly experiments, have also been included. For instructors, the book contains easy to follow guides and preparation lists, designed to facilitate lab setup and pre-lab questions for use as a teaching tool.

    • Applied Science and Engineering of Wound Dressings and their Clinical Effectiveness

      • 1st Edition
      • January 1, 2026
      • Amit Gefen
      • English
      • Paperback
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        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 9 7 2 4 9 9
      Applied Science and Engineering of Wound Dressings and their Clinical Effectiveness: From Design Principles to Physiological Performance addresses the measurable physical, chemical, biomaterial, fluid structure, mechanical and thermal characteristics that are imperative for a dressing to effectively treat acute and chronic wounds. Divided into two parts, the book discusses the properties of wound dressings, their structure, and how they interact with skin surfaces based on scientific investigation and testing. It also discusses potential tradeoffs, including associated costs of manufacturing, clinical performance characteristics of a dressing, e.g., ease of application and removal, the ability of the dressing to stay in place, and more.This book will be valuable for all professionals involved in the treatment of all types of wounds, including biomedical engineers, material scientists, clinicians across all the relevant medical disciplines, industrialists and regulatory professionals in the field of wound care, academics, scientists and entrepreneurs in the field of medical devices, and undergraduate and graduate bioengineering and medical engineering students who are interested in the structure and function of wound dressings.

    • Gross Pathology Atlas

      • 1st Edition
      • January 1, 2026
      • Neda Zarrin-Khameh
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 6 3 6 1 0
      Gross Pathology Atlas: A Guide to Gross Specimen Evaluation is a novel reference dedicated to 'gross' images. Gross pathology is the branch of pathology that deals with the examination and diagnosis of diseases through the observation of organs, tissues, and bodily fluids with the naked eye, without the aid of a microscope. It involves the examination of specimens obtained during surgery, autopsy, or biopsy. This book serves as an essential tool for diagnosing diseases. By observing macroscopic features, pathologists can identify diseases or conditions affecting various organs and tissues for example, to detect tumors, inflammation, infections, and degenerative changes. Gross pathology specimens serve as invaluable teaching aids for medical students, residents, and healthcare professionals. They provide tangible examples of disease manifestations, facilitating the understanding of pathological processes. Moreover, gross pathology specimens are essential for research purposes, allowing scientists to study disease mechanisms, develop new treatments, and advance medical knowledge.

    • Quantum Computing in Medicine

      • 1st Edition
      • January 1, 2026
      • Don Roosan
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Quantum Computing in Medicine: Transforming Drug Discovery, Protein Folding, and Genomics Research through Artificial Intelligence Integration offers an insightful examination of the groundbreaking role of quantum computing in revolutionizing aspects of the medical industry. This book focuses on the profound impact that quantum computational capabilities are poised to have on drug discovery, protein folding, and, notably, genomics research. It outlines the fundamental principles of quantum computing and its complementary relationship with artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting their combined potential to solve intricate biological problems with unparalleled speed compared to traditional computational methods. Special emphasis is placed on the advancements and research efforts in leveraging quantum algorithms for the analysis of genetic data, the acceleration of genomic sequencing processes, and the enhancement of personalised medicine strategies. By providing a thorough exploration of practical applications and the current state of quantum computing in genomics, the book navigates through the challenges and ethical implications of integrating these forward-thinking technologies into healthcare systems. Aimed at professionals, scholars, and enthusiasts within the realms of medicine, computer science, and quantum physics, "Quantum Computing in Medicine" offers a forward-looking perspective on the future of genomics research and healthcare, illuminated by the innovative light of quantum computing and AI.

    • Revolutionizing Drug Development

      • 1st Edition
      • January 1, 2026
      • Jen-Tsung Chen
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Revolutionizing Drug Development: Harnessing AI and Computational Biology presents cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as machine- and deep-learning models and generative AI, to assist structure-based drug design and clinical trial design and integrate with drug development programs. This book summarizes technical advancements of AI-based technologies and computational biology approaches, highlighting their applications in developing new drugs through discovery, repurposing, and designing, for advancing R&D in the pharmaceutical industry and benefiting precision medicine. This book serves as an ideal reference for students, teachers, professors, and researchers in biological and biomedical sciences, particularly the topics related to bioinformatics, systems biology, pharmacology, and drug development. The readers can efficiently and precisely overview this burning field, which might inspire their future directions of research in drug development and AI-based digital biology.

    • ATP

      • 1st Edition
      • January 1, 2026
      • Ronald Sluyter + 5 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 0 2 5 1 0
      ATP: Extracellular Communication in Health And Disease delivers a comprehensive discussion of extracellular ATP biology and its communication role in both homeostasis and pathologic states. It explores the function of ATP across the nervous, sensory, musculoskeletal, cutaneous cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, urinary, reproductive, exocrine, haematopoietic and immune systems. The book considers ATP in the context of various disease states, including cardiovascular, respiratory, psychiatric, inflammatory and neurodegenerative disorders, as well as pain and sensory disorders, infectious diseases, and cancer. ATP in humans is explored alongside other species, including rodents, fish, and plants. This is the latest volume in the “Molecular Mediators in Health and Disease” series. With contributions from specialists across pharmacology, physiology, biophysics, biochemistry, immunology, anatomy, molecular biology, therapeutics, and other critical fields, this volume provides a broad and detailed overview of ATP which will be helpful to researchers working in these areas and beyond.

    • Advances in Clinical Chemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 130
      • January 1, 2026
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Advances in Clinical Chemistry series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors. This volume provides invaluable information on the fast-moving field of chemistry research that includes outstanding original reviews on a variety of topics.

    • Current Trends in Breast Cancer Pathology, Screening, Diagnosis and Treatments

      • 1st Edition
      • January 1, 2026
      • Firdos Alam Khan
      • English
      • Paperback
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      The book “Cutting-edge Computational Intelligence in Healthcare with Convolution and Kronecker Convolution-based Approaches” discusses how advanced deep learning techniques enhance medical image analysis. These advances offer promising progress in healthcare through improvements in diagnostic accuracy, efficiency in medical image interpretation, and breakthroughs in treatment planning. The book begins by explaining foundational concepts of deep learning and Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) to show how they extract meaningful features from medical images for tasks such as diagnosis and segmentation. It then explores Kronecker convolutions, highlighting their ability to better capture spatial hierarchies, use parameters more efficiently, and adapt to unique medical image characteristics. Subsequent sections cover applications like tumor detection, organ segmentation, and disease classification and examine real-world implementations of AI in diagnostic imaging, precision medicine, and continuous health monitoring through wearable devices. The final section addresses challenges, emerging trends, and future directions, emphasising how these techniques could shape advanced healthcare. Throughout the book, the authors bridge medicine, computer science, and machine learning to address complex problems in medical imaging and healthcare.

    • Group B Streptococcus in Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Neonatal Period

      • 1st Edition
      • January 1, 2026
      • Philip Steer + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Group B Streptococcus in Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Neonatal Period brings together field experts to provide a comprehensive understanding of group B streptococcus (GBS), the most common cause of perinatal infection today. It discusses this important bacterium and infection within pregnancy, both obstetric and fetal aspects during labor, and in the infant. The book opens with a global view of GBS, recounting the history and variation in risk factors and outcomes across regions. Subsequent chapters cover not only the biology, epidemiology and pathology, but also intricately describe infection management, treatment, and prevention options. Both early onset as well as late onset GBS disease are discussed. Further, written accounts of lived experiences with varying outcomes are included, along with strategies to aid practitioners in improving care and understanding of patients and families impacted by GBS. The book concludes with clarification of common misconceptions and discussion of future directions in prevention and treatment options. This comprehensive reference offers evidence-based insights aimed at enhancing practice and ultimately improving perinatal outcomes.

    • Design and Applications of Cell-Free Systems Part A

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 218
      • January 1, 2026
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Design and applications of cell-free systems –Part A represents an important component in the field of biochemistry, duly acknowledging the pioneering effort made by Nobel laureate Eduard Buchner for discovery of fermentation in yeast cell extracts (YCE). CFS requires a core molecular machinery including RNA polymerase, translational apparatus (ribosomes, tRNA synthases, and translation factors), energy-generating molecules, and their cofactors, substrates, and DNA or plasmid templates for obtaining desired products. CFS is a simple, rapid, and sensitive platform, which is devoid of membrane-bound barriers, yet contains all the mandatory substrates, biomolecules, and machineries required for the synthesis of the desired proteins. It has the potential to overcome loopholes in the current in vivo production systems and it is promising tool in both basic and applied scientific research. It facilitates a simplified organization of desired experiments with a variety of reaction conditions, making CFS a powerful tool in biological and translational science research.This volume offers wide range of topics on different aspects of cell free systems design and their applications. It covers introduction to applications of cell-free systems, protocol for cell free design, transcription and translation, computational biology, artificial intelligence, automation and robotics for cell free systems, cell free for biosensor, low cost diagnostics, cell free based high throughput screening, biodesign and incorporation of non-natural amino acids into proteins. This volume helps students, researchers, scientists, clinicians, stakeholders, policymakers, and practitioners to understand cell-free systems and their applications in many areas.

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