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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.

  • Cell Death Part F

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 211
    • English
    Cell Death: Part F, Volume 211 presents the latest advances and comprehensive reviews in the rapidly evolving field of cell death. This volume explores the molecular mechanisms, regulatory pathways, and biological consequences of various forms of cell death—including apoptosis, necrosis, autophagy, and other non-canonical processes. Chapters in this new release include Flow cytometry analysis of mitochondrial apoptotic priming with BH3 profiling on senescent cells, Methods to study PIDDOsome and caspase 2 signaling, Isolation, characterization, and experimental applications of apoptotic bodies in vitro, Lipid ROS Measurement by Spectral Flow Cytometry based on the ratiometric dye BODIPYTM C11 581/591, and much more.Additional chapters cover CRISPR-Cas9 Screen to Identify Genes Regulating Cell Death, Flow cytometry-assisted discrimination of early apoptotic, late apoptotic and primary necrotic morphological markers in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Cytofluorometric analysis of cell death in primary human neutrophils, Real-time tracking of cell death in human intestinal organoids: a quantitative imaging approach, and more.

  • Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy in Humans

    Evidence from Murine Models
    • 1st Edition
    • Jeffrey David Zajac
    • English
    Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy in Humans: Evidence from Murine Models is an unprecedented reference for scientists, researchers, students and anyone interested in this field of research. The book is a review of the current state of mouse animal models of relevance to transgender health. It's divided into chapters specific for different tissues in which mouse models are described and their relevance to human health is discussed. This is a novel reference summarizing what these models demonstrate about the benefits and risks of GAHT and the most effective and lowest risk approach to treatment. The models suggest applications of this research to human studies and treatment of transgender people. There is an expanding number of transgender people with are few evidence based books that address this field relating to the importance and growing role of murine models.

  • Obesity

    Integrating Physiological, Pathophysiological and Clinical Perspectives
    • 1st Edition
    • Javier Gonzalez
    • English
    Obesity: Integrating Physiological, Pathophysiological and Clinical Perspectives, a volume in Elsevier's Hot Topics in Physiology series, provides coverage across a wide range of physiological disciplines, covering obesity science at a sufficient level to be understood by physiologists who may not be an expert in all subdisciplines, and with an aim of unifying physiological perspectives on obesity. Divided into three sections, the book covers causes of obesity (e.g., regulation of energy balance), the consequences of obesity (e.g., metabolic, disease risk etc.), and strategies to prevent and/or manage obesity (e.g., bariatric surgery, pharmacotherapy, and lifestyle).This volume is published in association with the International Union of Physiological Sciences (IUPS). It will be of great interest for clinicians, dieticians, exercise physiologists, and molecular biologists.

  • Perianal Crohn’s Disease

    Diagnosis and Treatment
    • 1st Edition
    • Bolin Yang + 2 more
    • English
    Perianal Crohn’s Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment includes the latest knowledge, concepts, first-hand theoretical views, and clinical experience of clinical frontline experts in the field of inflammatory bowel disease. The book systematically describes disease phenotypes, clinical features, examination methods, diagnoses, and treatments. It takes a scientific, practical, and systematic account of both common and rare conditions associated with Perianal Crohn’s Disease, offering informative content, clinical case information, cutting-edge viewpoints, and current, authoritative research findings. The book contains a depth of current clinical experience, including the use of photographs to support examples of conditions, methods, and techniques. In addition, it provides clear ideas and a wealth of clinical information for the clinical diagnosis and management of perianal Crohn's disease.

  • Necroptosis

    A Programmed Cell Death Machinery in Human Health
    • 1st Edition
    • Pratyusha Mandal
    • English
    Necroptosis: A Programmed Cell Death Machinery in Human Health provides a comprehensive review of the evolving concepts of programmed cell death (PCD) machinery. The book traces the evolutionary origin of necroptosis, necroptotic proteins, and how the proteins contribute to necroptosis and other cell death pathways. It clarifies necroptosis as more than merely an alternate to extrinsic apoptosis but explores it as an inflammatory form of cell death interconnected with multiple death signaling that ultimately dictates physiological outcome. Coverage summarizes the role of the death pathway and proteins in mammalian health and disease as well as key diseases where they play recognized contributing roles. The involvement of necroptosis in pulmonary diseases including activation during SARS-CoV2 infection is covered along with other gastroenteric diseases, cancer, and aging. Beyond conveying clinical knowledge, these topics will be of strong research interest to the biomedical bench scientist.

  • Clinical Management of Pancreatic Cancer

    From Diagnosis to Palliative Care
    • 1st Edition
    • Takuji Okusaka + 1 more
    • English
    Clinical Management of Pancreatic Cancer: From Diagnosis to Palliative Care provides comprehensive guidance and support at every step of the pancreatic cancer journey, covering initial diagnosis and compassionate and holistic care. The book not only presents the latest advancements, including innovative surgical techniques, targeted therapies, radiotherapy approaches, and palliative care interventions, but also focuses on maintaining and improving patients' quality of life throughout their journey and incorporating palliative medicine and supportive care to alleviate symptoms and enhance overall well-being. Sections advocate for patient-centered care by emphasizing communication, shared decision-making, and tailored treatment approaches to individual needs and preferences.In addition, the book raises awareness about pancreatic cancer, its challenges, and the importance of early detection while also dispelling misconceptions and offering hope through informed management strategies. It serves as a bridge between research and clinical practice, offering researchers a broader perspective while also equipping clinicians with a valuable resource that enhances their knowledge, decision-making, and patient care skills.

  • Technology-Assisted Physical Gait Rehabilitation

    How Robotics, Data Science, and Neuroscience are Changing Modern Physical Therapy
    • 1st Edition
    • Tomislav Baček + 3 more
    • English
    Technology-Assisted Physical Gait Rehabilitation: How Robotics, Data Science, and Neuroscience are Changing Modern Physical Therapy explores computational modeling techniques, robotic assistance, data science, and other technological tools and how they can be jointly used in driving and guiding physical gait therapy in impairments such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and incomplete spinal cord injury. This book gathers experts in robotics, human biomechanics, physical therapy, neuroscience, engineering, and medicine, presenting their ongoing work and discusses their views of the future direction of technology-assisted gait therapy, showcasing the latest advancements in the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary field of technology-assisted gait therapy and strives to outline the developments in the coming years that are needed/likely to make the next big breakthrough in the field.

  • Federated Intelligence in Medicine

    AI-Driven Robotics for Secure and Intelligent Healthcare Systems
    • 1st Edition
    • Manisha Guduri + 3 more
    • English
    Federated Intelligence in Medicine: AI-Driven Robotics for Secure and Intelligent Healthcare Systems explores the rapidly evolving field where medical robotics intersects with cutting-edge artificial intelligence and secure data-sharing technologies. Covering a comprehensive range of topics, the book begins with foundational knowledge in medical robotics and Generative AI, progressing to advanced concepts such as federated learning and architectural modeling tailored for AI-driven robotic systems. Readers will explore algorithms enhancing surgical robotics, remote robotic surgeries, and human-robot interaction. The text also tackles AI-driven diagnostic robots, privacy preservation through homomorphic encryption, and differential privacy and emerging medical imaging techniques integrated with robotics.Later chapters examine the synergy of large language models, agent AI, and edge AI with robotic technologies, providing both theoretical frameworks and practical case studies that illuminate real-world applications and challenges. This book is an invaluable resource for researchers and academicians engaged in artificial intelligence, robotics, and medical technology. It also serves undergraduate and graduate students in Biomedical Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science and Engineering.

  • Geostatistical Approaches to Environmental and Public Health Issues

    • 1st Edition
    • Deepak Kumar + 4 more
    • English
    Geostatistical Approaches to Environmental and Public Health Issues is a timely and comprehensive examination of how geostatistical techniques can be leveraged to better understand and respond to pressing environmental and public health challenges. As the availability of large-scale spatial and temporal data continues to grow, so too does the demand for advanced tools that can navigate the complexity of real-world phenomena. This volume bridges methodological innovation with applied research, making it an essential resource for scientists, policymakers, and public health practitioners. Environmental and health-related events—such as air and water pollution, disease outbreaks, nutritional deficits, maternal and child health risks, and exposure to natural hazards like floods, droughts, and earthquakes—are inherently spatial and often uncertain. Traditional statistical models fall short in capturing the intricate patterns and dependencies involved. This book showcases how techniques like kriging, spatial regression, Bayesian modeling, and space-time analysis offer powerful, nuanced insights into these issues. Emphasizing stochastic, non-deterministic approaches, the volume highlights the importance of modeling uncertainty in both environmental and health domains. Through case studies and research-driven chapters, it demonstrates how integrating geospatial and statistical methods can enhance our understanding of where, why, and how events occur—ultimately improving the precision of health interventions and environmental policies. By aligning cutting-edge statistical approaches with the geospatial dimensions of health and environmental data, this book fills a critical gap in the literature and supports more targeted, data-driven decision-making in the face of global uncertainty.

  • Biosimilars in Cancer

    • 1st Edition
    • Ranjita Shegokar + 1 more
    • English
    Biosimilars in Cancer is a comprehensive resource addressing the role of biosimilars in treating various cancer types. This book offers a succinct yet thorough overview of current trends in oncology, covering 21 different cancers from liver to breast cancer. Each chapter provides detailed insights into the latest trends, fundamental facts, and practical and clinical data, making it an invaluable tool for academics and practitioners. By compiling this rich content into a single, accessible volume, the book empowers researchers and clinicians to enhance their understanding, and improve patient outcomes through the effective use of biosimilars in oncology. Targeted primarily at pharmaceutical researchers, biomedical scientists, and clinicians, Biosimilars in Cancer supports the growing oncology biosimilars market. It also provides critical insights for those involved in cancer diagnostics and clinical trials, helping them stay ahead in this rapidly progressing field.

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