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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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    • 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.

    • Fetal Programming

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Miljana Z. Jovandaric
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Fetal Programming: The Connection between Nutrition and Disease is a novel resource on the intestinal microbiota of a newborn, how it is extremely prone to changes influenced by the method of delivery, diet, use of antibiotics and probiotics by the mother, environment, socioeconomic status of the mother, geographical location, infections with pathogenic microorganisms, and many other factors. All of these factors can lead to dysbiosis, which creates predispositions for the development of disease from childhood to adulthood. This period of the newborn’s life could be crucial for interventions on the intestinal microbiota in order to reduce the risks of developing chronic diseases by correcting dysbiosis. The book describes the root of all disease-- oxidative stress and improper nutrition, and how it specifically effects a woman during pregnancy at a time when oxidative stress naturally increases. In recent years, it has become more and more evident that nutrition is crucial for the proper development of the immune system of the fetus, and its disruption leads to disease due to improper nutrition during pregnancy.

    • Artificial Intelligence Based Primary Care

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Anthony C. Chang + 5 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Artificial Intelligence Based Primary Care: Artificial Intelligence and Human Cognition in General Practice and Family Medicine provides a comprehensive look into the integration of artificial intelligence within primary care. This book aims to bridge the gap between data scientists and primary care clinicians by presenting potential AI applications, implementation challenges, and real-world clinical scenarios in an accessible manner. Comprised of 5 sections and 20 chapters, it offers both theoretical insights and practical guidance for family medicine practitioners.Additi... the book includes a chapter dedicated to a day in the life of a General Practitioner, showcasing the practical impact of AI. It also features an extra compendium listing the Top 100 articles and best books on Artificial Intelligence. This resource is invaluable for academics, researchers, and clinicians eager to expand their knowledge in this emerging field.

    • Wearable Sensing and Assistive Devices for Robotic Rehabilitation

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Wei Meng + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      “Wearable Sensing and Assistive Devices for Robotic Rehabilitation” provides an overview of current research and developments in the field of innovative technologies for advanced wearable sensing and assistive devices in medical rehabilitation. This book presents a systematic investigation of the wearable acquisition and deep learning-based processing of biological signals and the applications with wearable robotic devices. It provides fundamental bio-mechatronics engineering knowledge to analyze and design new wearable sensing and assistive devices. It includes human wearable sensors design and development, biological signals acquisition and processing, brain-computer interface and neuromuscular interfaces, wearable exoskeleton and soft robotic devices, as well as human-centered interactive robot control.

    • Lipids and Membranes: Metabolism, Lipidation, and Lipid-Protein Interactions

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 729
      • January 10, 2026
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Lipids are the cell’s hydrophobic metabolites, and their self-assembly into bilayers creates membranes that are critical barriers and organizing platforms in cells. Lipids are a chemically diverse set of biological molecules subject to rapid metabolism and transport, and this dynamic behavior has motivated the development of methods across multiple disciplines for their detection and manipulation. Split into three parts, the Volumes on Lipids and Membranes provide a broad snapshot of the state of the art of methods for studying biological lipids and biomembranes. This part focuses on techniques for probing lipid and membrane dynamics, including interorganelle lipid transport.

    • Nerve Growth Factor

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 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.

    • AI-enabled Sustainable Healthcare

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • M. Nivaashini + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      AI-Enabled Sustainable Healthcare: Demystifying Secure Quantum Blockchain explores the convergence of quantum computing, blockchain technology, and artificial intelligence in the context of healthcare. In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, traditional healthcare systems face challenges related to data security, interoperability, and the efficient utilization of patient information. The emergence of quantum computing, blockchain, and AI presents unprecedented opportunities to overcome these challenges and revolutionize healthcare delivery. This book provides a clear and accessible overview of these complex technologies and their potential applications in healthcare. By demystifying these concepts and illustrating their real-world implications, the book equips readers with the knowledge and insights needed to navigate the intersection of technology and healthcare effectively. Furthermore, as the demand for secure, transparent, and sustainable healthcare solutions continues to grow, there is an urgent need for informed discussions and innovative approaches in this field.

    • Intelligence-Based Healthcare

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Anthony Chang + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Intelligence-Based Healthcare: An Essential Guide with Case Studies of Artificial Intelligence for the Healthcare Leader and Provider is an essential guide with an introduction to data science and artificial intelligence to provide the reader with a quick orientation and education on AI in healthcare. This book also offers a framework for success in planning, deployment, implementation, and evaluation of AI models in healthcare. In 25 chapters, Intelligence-Based Healthcare: An Essential Guide with Case Studies of Artificial Intelligence for the Healthcare Leader and Provider both introduces the reader to artificial in medicine and healthcare, and AI concepts. To render AI more understandable and relatable to the reader, case studies are used as a learning strategy to illustrate the aforementioned AI concepts. The cases implement AI in solving a very specific problem, clinical or operational, in clinical medicine or healthcare. Both cases that illustrate successful implementation of AI as unsuccessful application cases with important lessons learned are included. Each chapter can be read independently and therefore the book is a valuable resource for researchers, health professionals, postgraduate students, post doc researchers and faculty members in the fields of artificial intelligence in medicine and healthcare, and all those who wish to broaden their knowledge in the allied field.

    • Comparative Fish Immunology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 42
      • April 1, 2026
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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    • Enzyme Technology for Environmental Sustainability, Waste to Wealth, and Circular Economy

      • 1st Edition
      • April 2, 2026
      • Shrikaant Kulkarni + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Applied Enzyme Technology: Environmental Sustainability, Waste to Wealth, and Circular Economy explores the intersection of biochemistry and sustainable development through the lens of enzyme technology. This book begins with an introduction to the fundamentals of enzymes and their applied technologies, setting the stage for a deeper exploration into their crucial roles across various sectors. Structured around the core principles of biochemistry, the chapters unfold the essential role of enzymes in catalyzing processes that support environmental sustainability, the conversion of waste materials into valuable assets, and the principles underpinning circular economies. Through biochemically focused case studies, readers are presented with pragmatic insights into enzyme applications that demonstrate significant environmental benefits without stepping into the broader realms of public health or environmental science. Designed to serve as an indispensable resource for biochemists, researchers, and industry professionals, this book emphasizes enzyme technology's biochemistry-driven applications. It aims to enrich the reader's understanding of how enzyme technology can be harnessed within specific biochemical parameters to address some of today's most pressing environmental challenges. Furthermore, while acknowledging the interdisciplinary nature of enzyme technology, this book encourages a collaborative approach rooted in biochemical expertise. It offers a forward-looking perspective on the biochemical innovations that drive the future of sustainable industrial practices, ensuring that the narrative remains focused on biochemical solutions and their direct implications. “Applied Enzyme Technology: Environmental Sustainability, Waste to Wealth, and Circular Economy” is a critical guide for those dedicated to exploring biochemical strategies for sustainability. It provides a focused exploration of enzyme technology's potential to revolutionize environmental sustainability, guided by the principles of biochemistry.

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