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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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    • RNA Enzymology and Technology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 725
      • December 19, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      RNA Enzymology and Technology, Volume 725 in the Methods in Enzymology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as RNA enzymes in transcription, RNA processing, translation regulation, RNA transcriptase in gene expression regulation, Enzymes Involved in Ribosome Biogenesis and Translation Regulation, In Vitro Transcriptase: Methods for Studying RNA Synthesis, RNA Enzymes in RNA Silencing and Regulation, RNA Silencing Machinery: Mechanisms of RISC and MicroRNA Regulation, Enzymes in RNA-Based Therapeutics, and much more.Other chapters cover Antisense Oligonucleotides (ASOs) and RNase H: Mechanisms and Applications, RNA Enzymes in Targeted Therapeutics: From Bench to Bedside, Enzymes in RNA Sequencing and Analysis, Enzymes in High-Throughput RNA Sequencing: Applications and Challenges, Advanced Techniques and Future Directions, and much more.

    • Bacterial Efflux Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 724
      • December 15, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Bacterial Efflux Systems, Volume 722 covers experimental and computational approaches to study the function, structure, and mechanism of bacterial efflux pump systems. The methods covered include preparation of samples for structural and functional analyses and in vivo activity analysis. Specific chapters in this release cover Efflux pump functional assays, NMR and functional analysis efflux pumps, Methods for saturation mutagenesis and functional characterization, Cooperation and functional interplay between pumps, Mapping interactions, HDX-MS, and much more.Other sections cover Recombinant Expression and purification, Reconstitution of a RND efflux pump in different artificial membranes for a structural biology approach, Reconstitution of rnd and mfs efflux pumps for structural biology, CusCBA system, Expression and purification of efflux pumps of Gram positives, Expression and purification of efflux pumps of archaea, ABC transporters: BmrA preparation for NMR and PatA/PatB in peptidisc, In situ structural analysis of efflux assemblies by cryoET, Molecular dynamics simulations, and so much more.

    • Methods for the Study of Microbial Biofilms

      • 1st Edition
      • December 15, 2025
      • Abhishek Guldhe + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Methods for the study of microbial biofilms: Current Trends and Recent Advancements provides a detailed overview of the latest techniques for the study of biofilms. The book explores a wide range of methods for the characterization and study of cells within biofilms, including microscopy techniques, genomic approaches, transcriptomics, proteomic and proteogenomic tools. Computational and mathematical modelling are also covered.Chapters investigate the physiology of biofilm cells, gene expression pathways related to the formation, maturation and dispersion of biofilms, and molecular factors governing the biofilm formation and development, providing an overview of techniques that can be used at the cellular and molecular level. This book provides a broad overview of the biofilm field, along with the range of techniques that can be used to study and better understand them.

    • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Healthcare

      • 1st Edition
      • December 5, 2025
      • Arman Kilic
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Healthcare discusses the potential of groundbreaking technologies on the delivery of care. A lot have been said about how artificial intelligence and machine learning can improve healthcare, however there are still many doubts and concerns among health professionals, all of which are addressed in this book. Sections cover History and Basic Overview of AI and ML, with differentiation of supervised, unsupervised and deep learning, Applications of AI and ML in Healthcare, The Future of Healthcare with AI, Challenges to Adopting AI in Healthcare, and ethics and legal processes for implementation.This book is a valuable resource for bioinformaticians, clinicians, graduate students and several members of biomedical field who needs to get up to speed on the revolutionary role of AI and Machine Learning in healthcare.

    • Fundamentals of Cost-Efficient AI

      • 1st Edition
      • December 5, 2025
      • Rohit Kumar
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Fundamentals of Cost-Efficient AI: In Healthcare and Biomedicine is situated within the broader context of artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning (DL) technologies as they pertain to healthcare and biomedicine. AI and DL have witnessed remarkable advancements in recent years, leading to breakthroughs in various applications, including medical image analysis, drug discovery, disease diagnosis, and personalized treatment recommendations. In 14 chapters this book offers techniques and best practices for compressing deep learning models, allowing them to run efficiently on healthcare devices with limited memory and processing power. This book provides the void code-first approach to optimizing AI for healthcare and biomedicine by offering practical solutions to the unique challenges posed by AI in healthcare. The growing demand for efficient AI computing techniques, coupled with advancements in Deep Learning and Large Language Models tailored for healthcare and biomedicine, makes this book, Efficient Cost Aware Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Biomedicine timely and essential. It addresses the pressing need for practical guidance on compressing and optimizing AI models for everyday healthcare devices, making it accessible to a broad and diverse audience seeking to harness the power of AI within the healthcare and biomedicine sectors. "Efficient AI in Healthcare and Biomedicine" empowers healthcare professionals, researchers, and organizations with practical solutions to the challenges posed by resource-intensive deep learning models in healthcare and biomedicine.

    • One Planet, One Health, One Future

      • 1st Edition
      • December 5, 2025
      • Ranbir Chander Sobti + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      One Planet, One Health, One Future: Charting a Course for Global Wellness, Environmental Resilience, and Sustainable Food Systems provides a comprehensive synthesis of research findings, best practices, and emerging trends across the interconnected fields of health, environment, and agriculture, serving as a valuable reference for those seeking to deepen their understanding of interdisciplinary issues. Chapters explore topics such as precision public health, artificial intelligence in environmental monitoring, and regenerative agriculture practices. The book presents cutting-edge insights and innovative solutions that can inform and inspire the readers and contribute to advancing knowledge in their respective fields. Written by experts in diverse fields such as epidemiology, ecology, agronomy, and public health, the book offers multidimensional insights and perspectives for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners working at the intersection of public health, environmental science, and agricultural studies.

    • Atlas of Endoscopy Imaging in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

      • 2nd Edition
      • December 5, 2025
      • Bo Shen
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Atlas of Endoscopy Imaging in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Second Edition, serves as a comprehensive guide to the latest advancements in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This new edition keeps readers updated with cutting-edge medical treatments, state-of-the-art endoscopy, and imaging technologies, as well as the evolution of interventional IBD. It explores the latest advancements in IBD diagnosis and management, including recent endoscopy instruments for measuring disease activity and the transformative world of image-enhanced endoscopy. Additionally, it delves into the groundbreaking application of artificial intelligence (AI) in IBD, revolutionizing diagnosis, disease monitoring, and dysplasia surveillance. New content introduces topics such as intestinal ultrasound, device-associated enteroscopy in Crohn’s disease, insights into IBD-like conditions (autoinflammatory disorders), and the value of intraoperative endoscopy in IBD procedures. The book integrates new consensus guidelines for endoscopy imaging in IBD, explores AI applications in diagnosis and monitoring, addresses COVID, COVID vaccines, and IBD, and presents new interventional IBD techniques. This edition provides state-of-the-art information on differential diagnosis, advanced endoscopy, imaging technologies, and AI. It offers updated guidelines for disease activity assessment and advancements in endoscopic therapy modalities. Designed for a diverse range of medical professionals, it is an indispensable resource for comprehensive, current IBD knowledge. Gastroenterologists and IBD specialists will find resources for cutting-edge treatments and AI insights. Primary care clinicians can use an expanded list of differential diagnoses for early-stage identification. Surgeons can deepen their understanding of interventional techniques, while pathologists and radiologists can improve diagnostic skills through AI and image-enhanced endoscopy. This resource ensures medical professionals across disciplines are equipped to navigate the evolving landscape of IBD diagnosis, treatment, and management.

    • Protein Misfolding Diseases

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 148
      • December 1, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Protein Misfolding Diseases, delves into the intricate molecular mechanisms behind a class of devastating disorders caused by abnormal protein folding. This comprehensive book explores interesting and updated topics, including Protein misfolding in hemophilia, Characterizing Protein Misfolding: Inside and Out, Heat Shock proteins (HSPs) as chaperones for Oncogenesis, Protein Misfolding and Cancer: Molecular Insights and Future Perspectives, Proteostasis and Pathogenesis: Unraveling the Complexity of Protein Misfolding Disorders, Small molecule inhibitors targeting α-synuclein aggregation: Progress and future outlook, and much more.Additional sections cover Chaperone Machinery in Neurodegeneration: A Spotlight on Protein Misfolding Diseases and Calpain- mediated proteolytic cleavage.

    • Mathematical Concepts and Methods in Modern Biology

      • 2nd Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Raina Robeva
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Mathematical Concepts and Methods in Modern Biology: Using Modern Discrete Models, Second Edition presents an updated, quantitative framework for analyzing, predicting, and modulating complex biological systems. Structured around project-based learning and problem-solving, it integrates essential mathematical concepts and methods in the context of key biological questions. Topics include gene regulatory and neuronal networks, CpG islands, plant population growth, interacting populations, phylogenetics, and phylogenomics. Modeling tools span discrete dynamical systems (including deterministic and stochastic Boolean networks), ordinary differential equations, projection matrices, agent-based modeling, polynomial ideals, Gröbner bases, tropical algebra, and other algebraic approaches. Computation is supported by a range of software tools, including some developed for this book, as well as open source, freely available, and proprietary platforms. Updated code examples and step-by-step instructions illustrate software use, making this a valuable resource for health professionals, scientists, researchers, and students in related fields.

    • Endothelium and Cardiovascular Diseases

      • 2nd Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Protasio L. Da Luz + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Endothelium and Cardiovascular Diseases: Vascular Biology and Clinical Syndromes, Second Edition offers new discoveries in clinical settings, cellular, molecular, genetic, and epigenetic mechanisms which have led to novel understanding of the key role of endothelium in both cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular diseases. The innovations it presents have implications for both pathophysiological concepts and clinical decisions. Among other topics, cardiovascular and pulmonary medicine, immunity and inflammation, genetics and epigenetics, heart failure, renal disease, familial hypercholesterolemia... diabetes, and hypertension are discussed at length.With 20 new chapters covering everything from endothelium transition to connective tissue disorders, this second edition is sure to be indispensable to anyone wishing to learn the importance of endothelium to every facet of health.

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