Skip to main content
Elsevier
View Cart

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.

BooksJournals

    • Handbook of Material Biodegradation, Biodeterioration, and Biostablization

      • 2nd Edition
      • March 20, 2015
      • Michalina Falkiewicz-Dulik + 2 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 1 8 9 5 1 9 8 8 7 4
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 9 2 7 8 8 5 0 2 4
      Handbook of Material Biodegradation, Biodeterioration, and Biostabilization, Second Edition gives extensive information on the microorganisms involved in the biodegradation of materials, along with the biocides which are permitted for use according to the most up-to-date worldwide legislation. Mechanisms of biodegradation and biodeterioration, results of biodeterioration, and methods of biostabilization are covered for a large number of products, making the title relevant for a range of industries and applications, including construction, coatings/paints, medical and pharmaceutical applications, and electronics. In addition, the health and safety aspects of biocide application are covered in detail, as well as the personal protection of practitioners who are required to use them. The contents and the most-up-to-date information make this book essential for almost all the fields of applied chemistry.

    • Industrial Biorefineries and White Biotechnology

      • 1st Edition
      • May 8, 2015
      • Ashok Pandey + 4 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 4 6 3 4 5 3 5
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 4 6 3 4 6 4 1
      Industrial Biorefineries and White Biotechnology provides a comprehensive look at the increasing focus on developing the processes and technologies needed for the conversion of biomass to liquid and gaseous fuels and chemicals, in particular, the development of low-cost technologies. During the last 3-4 years, there have been scientific and technological developments in the area; this book represents the most updated information and technological perspective on the topic.

    • Foods and Dietary Supplements in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease in Older Adults

      • 1st Edition
      • January 27, 2015
      • Ronald Ross Watson
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 4 1 8 6 8 0 4
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 4 1 8 6 8 6 6
      Foods and Dietary Supplements in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease in Older Adults focuses on the ways in which food and dietary supplements affect the major health problems of aging adults. Researchers in nutrition, diet, epidemiology, and aging studies, as well as healthcare providers who work with elderly patients will use this comprehensive resource as a tool in their long-term goal of preventing and treating chronic disease within the elderly. This book brings together a broad range of experts working on the different aspects of foods and dietary supplements (vitamins, herbs, plant extracts, etc.) in health promotion and disease prevention. They have contributed chapters which define a range of ways in which foods, nutriceuticals, and dietary supplements prevent disease and promote health in older adults. They begin by reviewing the medicinal role of foods, herbal, and dietary supplements in health promotion in older adults, as well as some of the most commonly used supplements in elder "self-medication." They review the most recent studies of how foods, herbal, and dietary supplements are effective in the prevention and treatment of cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other obesity associated diseases in older adults. Then they consider alcohol, other drugs, and plant based drugs of abuse which can adversely affect the health of older adults. Lastly, they consider foods and dietary supplements in gene regulation in older adults.

    • Chinmedomics

      • 1st Edition
      • July 15, 2015
      • Xijun Wang + 2 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 3 1 1 7 9
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 3 1 1 8 6
      Chinmedomics: The Integration of Serum Pharmacochemistry and Metabolomics to Elucidate the Scientific Value of Traditional Chinese Medicine uses new experimental techniques and research to open doors in drug discovery and development related to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). This book features a unique approach that combines chemometric analysis with metabolomics studies to illuminate significant changes that have occurred in syndrome states while simultaneously analyzing the efficacy of chemical ingredients in herbal medicines. Chapters provide cutting-edge information on traditional medicine, analytical technology, natural products, metabolomics, bioinformatics and their applications. This book provides a valuable resource for pharmacologists, pharmaceutical scientists, medicinal plant researchers, pharmacognosists and chemists working with TCM and highlights ways to further research and advances in this area in the future.

    • Early Vascular Aging (EVA)

      • 1st Edition
      • August 6, 2015
      • Michael Hecht Olsen + 2 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 1 3 8 7 8
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 1 6 7 6 3
      Early Vascular Aging (EVA): New Directions in Cardiovascular Protection brings together the last decade of research related to the characterization of EVA, as well as the predictive power of pulse wave velocity (PWV). The book presents a novel approach to the problem of cardiovascular disease, showing it in relation to great vessels disease and revealing a comprehensive approach to the problem of increased rigidity of the great vessels, its causes, and further consequences. Information provided is accompanied by online access to a supplemental website with video clips of anatomic specimens, cardiac imaging, and surgical procedures.

    • Endoscopic Diagnosis and Treatment in Urethral Pathology

      • 1st Edition
      • September 30, 2015
      • Petrisor Aurelian Geavlete
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 2 4 0 6 5
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 2 4 5 5 3
      Handbook of Endourology contains five focused, review-oriented volumes that are ideal for students and clinicians looking for a comprehensive review rather than a whole course. Each volume is easily accessible through eBook format.Topics covered review both the endourological diagnosis and treatment of prostate, urethral, urinary bladder, upper urinary tract, and renal pathology. All chapters describe the most recent techniques, review the latest results, and analyze the most modern technologies. In the past ten years, the field of endourology has expanded beyond the urinary tract to include all urologic minimally invasive surgical procedures. Recent advancements in robotic and laparoscopic bladder surgery make this one of the fastest moving fields in medicine. As current textbooks are too time-consuming for busy urologists or trainees who also need to learn other areas of urology, this collection provides quick references and over 4000 images that are appropriate for fellows as well as those teaching in the field.

    • Mitochondrial Case Studies

      • 1st Edition
      • November 24, 2015
      • Russell Saneto + 2 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 0 8 7 7 5
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 1 1 4 9 2
      Mitochondrial Case Studies: Underlying Mechanisms and Diagnosis offers the science behind mitochondrial disease with a case studies approach. Since mitochondrial diseases are diverse and influenced by genetic, environmental, and social-economic factors, this publication will help students, physicians, scientists, health care students, and families recognize and accurately diagnose mitochondrial disease and learn about potential treatments.

    • Guide to Cell Therapy GxP

      • 1st Edition
      • July 24, 2015
      • Joaquim Vives + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 3 1 1 5 5
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 3 1 1 6 2
      Guide to Cell Therapy GxP is a practical guide to the implementation of quality assurance systems for the successful performance of all cell-based clinical trials. The book covers all information that needs to be included in investigational medicinal product dossier (IMPD), the launching point for any clinical investigation, and beyond. Guide to Cell Therapy GxP bridges a knowledge gap with the inclusion of examples of design of GLP-compliant preclinical studies; design of bioprocesses for autologous/allogenei... therapies; and instruction on how to implement GLP/GMP standards in centers accredited with other quality assurance standards. Guide to Cell Therapy GxP is an essential resource for scientists and researchers in hospitals, transfusion centers, tissue banks, and other research institutes who may not be familiar with the good scientific practice regulations that were originally designed for product development in corporate environments. This book is also a thorough resource for PhD students, Post-docs, Principal Investigators, Quality Assurance Units, and Government Inspectors who want to learn more about how quality standards are implemented in public institutions developing cell-based products.

    • Translational Cardiometabolic Genomic Medicine

      • 1st Edition
      • September 7, 2015
      • Annabelle Rodriguez-Oquendo
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 7 9 9 9 6 1 6
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 0 4 7 4 6
      Translational Cardiometabolic Genomic Medicine, edited by Dr. Annabelle Rodriguez-Oquendo, is an important resource to postgraduate (medical, dental and graduate) students, postdoctoral fellows, basic scientists, and physician scientists seeking to understand and expand their knowledge base in the field of genomic medicine as it is applied to cardiometabolic diseases. This handbook integrates cutting-edge experimental approaches such as chromatin immunoprecipitation paired end tagging (CHIA-PET), to population studies such as the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. It encompasses a range of book chapters that highlight bioinformatic approaches to better understanding functionality of the noncoding regions of the human genome to the use of molecular diagnostic testing in predicting increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. Where applicable, this reference also includes chapters related to therapeutic options specifically aligned to molecular targets.

    • Sketches of Nature

      • 1st Edition
      • September 9, 2015
      • John C. Avise
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 1 9 4 5 0
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 1 9 6 0 3
      This visually appealing book recounts the history of molecular ecology and evolution as seen through the personal lens of one of its most prolific practitioners, who has studied a panorama of creatures ranging from corals, sponges, and other invertebrates to a wide variety of vertebrate animals including numerous birds, mammals, herps, and fishes. The sketches are of two types: evocative drawings of the animals themselves, and more than 230 written abstracts summarizing the author’s eclectic research on ecological-genetic topics spanning the microevolutionary to macroevolutionary. With the abstracts arranged by organismal group and placed in chronological order, the chapters in this book lead readers on a fascinating historical journey into the realm of molecular genetics as applied across the past four decades to intriguing questions in ecology, evolution, animal behavior, and natural history.

Related subjects

Biochemistry biophysics

Biotechnology

Endocrinology

Life sciences general

Molecular biology cellular biology and genetics

Physiology