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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.

  • Advances in Clinical Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 131
    • English
    Advances in Clinical Chemistry, Volume 131 in this ongoing series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of topics, including Advances in Volatile Organic Compound Biomarker Detection, 2D-DIGE proteomics, Interacting partners of Tau protein in Alzheimer’s disease, Biosensors for Detection of Autoimmune Disease, Small Molecule Biomarkers in Infectious Disease, and Diagnosis and Risk Factors in Pancreatogenic Diabetes. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Growth Hormone and Related Disorders: From Clinics to Diagnosis

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 131
    • English
    Growth Hormone and Related Disorders: From Clinics to Diagnosis, Volume 131 covers various topics related to growth hormone and its associated disorders when there is a GH excess, including their pathophysiology, clinical presentation and diagnosis. Chapters in this new release include Growth hormone: synthesis and regulation, GH and GnRH-gonadotropin secretion, Co-Secreting Pituitary Adenomas in Acromegaly: Classification, Diagnosis, and Treatment Strategies, Growth hormone and glycemic metabolism, Acromegaly: pathophysiology and etiology, Acromegaly: biochemical diagnosis, Acromegaly and clinical manifestations, and more.Additional sections discuss Gigantism, Acromegaly and genetics, Molecular markers of response to medical therapy in acromegaly, and Acromegaly and histopathology.

  • Cell Shape and Position during Development

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 166
    • English
    Cell Shape and Position during Development, Volume 166 provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental roles that cell morphology and spatial organization play in the development of multicellular organisms. This volume brings together leading experts in developmental biology, cell biology, and biophysics to explore how cells acquire specific shapes. Chapters in this new release include Cell shape changes during sperm-egg interactions, Cell shape and position during organ development, Regulation of shape and position during asymmetric cell division, Cell shape dynamics during mouse peri-implantation development and embryo dormancy, Shaping the intestine: the role of cell morphology and spatial dynamics in development, and more.Additional sections Intermediate filaments in cell shape and position, Regulation of adult stem cell behavior by cytoskeletal dynamics and cell shape, Shape changes in gastrulation, and more.

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

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 399
    • 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.

  • Live Biotherapeutics: Advancing Microbial Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 220
    • English
    Microbial therapeutics are rapidly reshaping modern medicine, with live biotherapeutics emerging as a promising frontier. By harnessing the power of beneficial microbes, these innovative treatments offer new hope for conditions that resist conventional drugs, including metabolic disorders and antimicrobial-resist... infections. As the demand for safer, more effective alternatives grows, understanding this field becomes increasingly vital. The upcoming book, Live Biotherapeutics: Advancing Microbial Medicine, will provide a comprehensive and accessible overview of the science, applications, and future potential of live biotherapeutics in transforming healthcare.

  • Lipids and Membranes: Detection by Imaging and Lipidomics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 726
    • English
    Lipids and Membranes: Detection by Imaging and Lipidomics, Volume 727 covers lipids, a chemically diverse set of biological molecules subject to rapid metabolism and transport. This dynamic behavior has motivated the development of methods across multiple disciplines for their detection and manipulation. Split into three parts, the chapters in this new release include Measurement of fatty acid esters of hydroxy fatty acids, Superresolution organelle imaging with lipophilic HIDE probes, Ultra-high resolution analysis of membrane lipids from 15N metabolically labeled mice, Superresolution lipid imaging with expansion microscopy, High-resolution phosphoinositide analysis in healthy versus disease cells, and much more.Additional chapters focus on Alkyne lipids as tracers of lipid metabolism, Imaging oxidative stress in biomembranes, Imaging the dynamics of phosphatidylinositol 4-phosphate metabolism, Lipidomics for studying sphingolipids in cell death, Non-invasive imaging of phosphoinositides with genetically encoded lipid biosensors, Profiling lipotypes at the single cell level in heterogenous populations, MS imaging of phosphoinositides, and much more.

  • Artificial Intelligence for Multi-omics Analysis Part A

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 221
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence for Multi-omics Analysis, Part A, Volume 221 in the Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as an Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Multi-omics Analysis, Multi‐omics application in health and diseases, Artificial Intelligence in Genomics Analysis, Artificial Intelligence in Single-cell and Spatial Transcriptomics Data, Artificial Intelligence in the prediction of 3D chromatin structure and gene regulation, Artificial intelligence in Mass Spectrometry-based Proteomics, Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Metabolomics for Predicting Diseases, and more.Additional chapters cover Artificial Intelligence in Microbial Metagenomics, Artificial Intelligence in Interactomics, Artificial Intelligence Integration in Medical Imaging Data, AI in biomolecular structural data analysis, Artificial intelligence in Cryo-Electron Microscope data, Explainable artificial intelligence for multi-omics data, and Multi-Omics Cancer Stratification: from Statistical to Deep Learning Perspective.

  • Connected Diagnoses

    IoT, Healthcare, and Digital Forensics
    • 1st Edition
    • Keshav Kaushik + 1 more
    • English
    Connected Diagnoses: IoT, Healthcare, and Digital Forensics investigates the complex intersection of IoT, healthcare, and digital forensics. The book explores the intricate relationships between these fields, with a focus on cybersecurity, patient data ethics, and challenges in IoT investigations. It advances knowledge on leveraging IoT securely to enhance patient care and digital forensic analysis, providing significant insights from experts along with practical guidance for those operating at the crossroads of these critical disciplines. The book helps professionals grasp, adapt to, and capitalize on the interconnected nature of emerging technologies to ensure ethics, security, and safety. Users will find this to be a comprehensive resource that benefits researchers and practitioners who seek to understand the convergence of medical technology, interconnected devices, and digital forensics.

  • Mathematical Modeling and AI-Driven Computational Techniques for Epidemiology and Disease Dynamics

    • 1st Edition
    • Sayooj Aby Jose + 2 more
    • English
    Mathematical Modeling and AI-Driven Computational Techniques for Epidemiology and Disease Dynamics offers a comprehensive exploration of innovative methodologies at the intersection of mathematics, biology, and medicine. This book delves into advanced mathematical modeling, artificial intelligence, and computational intelligence, providing essential tools for understanding and managing complex disease dynamics. Covering a wide range of topics, including fractional-order modeling, optimal control strategies, and privacy-preserving technologies, it addresses critical challenges in public health and healthcare systems. With contributions from leading experts, this volume bridges theoretical advancements and practical applications, making it an invaluable resource for researchers, healthcare professionals, and academics seeking interdisciplinary solutions to global health issues.

  • Gross Pathology Atlas

    A Guide to Gross Specimens Evaluation
    • 1st Edition
    • Maryam Mohammadkhani + 2 more
    • English
    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.

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