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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.

  • Antimicrobial Peptides

    From Science to Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Anil Kumar Chhillar + 4 more
    • English
    Antimicrobial Peptides: From Science to Applications provides comprehensive coverage on the biology, diversity, and mechanisms of action associated with antimicrobial peptides (AMPs). The book aims to equip readers with the knowledge required to understand, harness, and optimize these molecules for development and application across various sectors. Sections overview the biology and diversity of antimicrobial peptides, cover their molecular structure and function, and delve into their unique mechanisms of action and evolutionary significance in nature. Subsequent chapters go on to explore the utilization of AMPs in medicine, agriculture, the environment, and biotechnology.Culmin... in discussions on future trends, regulatory considerations, and strategies to overcome challenges, this book is an informative reference for researchers, scientists, graduate students, and industry professionals engaged in the study and development of antimicrobial peptides as a potential solution to address pressing challenges such as antibiotic resistance, food security, and environmental sustainability.

  • Combinatorial Biotechnology

    Methods for Synthesis of Peptide, Oligonucleotide and Oligosaccharide Libraries and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Preeti Srivastava
    • English
    Combinatorial Biotechnology: Methods for Synthesis of Peptide, Oligonucleotide and Oligosaccharide Libraries and Applications covers methods used for synthesizing peptide, oligonucleotide, and oligosaccharide libraries. It presents the concepts of combinatorial biotechnology, detailing both solid phase and solution phase synthesis techniques, including modern biological methods such as in vitro and in vivo display libraries. Key topics include solid phase synthesis, parallel peptide synthesis, encoding technologies, deconvolution methods, and chemical and biological ligations. With chapters covering the chemical and biological synthesis of recombinant peptides and proteins, as well as the genetic reprogramming of the genetic code, this book offers a rich source of practical guidance.The inclusion of advanced methods and illustrative examples makes it a unique and essential reference in the field. This book is an essential resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students in biochemical engineering, biotechnology, and biosciences, as well as industry professionals in R&D divisions. It equips readers with the latest techniques and applications in combinatorial biotechnology, addressing current challenges and advancing their research and development efforts.

  • Genome Damage

    Repair and Adaptation Across Life
    • 1st Edition
    • Vinod Kumar Kannaujiya + 2 more
    • English
    Genome Damage: Repair and Adaptation Across Life explores the significance of nucleic acid damage from environmental pollutants, UV radiation, and other stressors that can lead to mutations, genetic instability, and various diseases, including cancer. This book delves into the mechanisms of DNA and RNA repair, which are crucial for maintaining cellular health and enabling evolutionary adaptations. It examines these intricate processes across microbes, plants, and animals, providing a comprehensive understanding of how genetic materials are regulated and repaired under diverse environmental conditions.Other sections cover a wide range of topics, including advanced molecular mechanisms of nucleotide repair, UV-induced damage, apoptosis cell death and autophagy, genetic instability in crops, and the role of post-translational modifications in DNA repair, the detection and quantification of DNA damage, the impact of synthetic chemicals and climate change on nucleic acids, and the therapeutic significance of DNA repair mechanisms. The book closes with a look towards future perspectives.

  • Artificial Intelligence in Brain Disorders

    Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment
    • 1st Edition
    • Pranav Kumar Prabhakar + 3 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence in Brain Disorders: Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment focuses on the utilization of AI and machine learning to enhance current practices in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. Each chapter provides in-depth exploration of specific areas where AI can improve existing methodologies, offering practical guidance, case studies, and research findings that can be directly applied in the field. It explains the application of AI in diagnosing and treating major neurological illnesses and showcases the potential of AI in predicting diseases such as epilepsy and neurodegenerative disorders.As such, this book offers a detailed overview of AI and machine learning techniques relevant to neurological research.

  • ​​Cannabinoids for Chronic Pain

    From Research to Clinical Applications​
    • 1st Edition
    • Alaa Abd-Elsayed
    • English
    Cannabinoids for Chronic Pain: From Research to Clinical Applications provides an in-depth exploration of cannabinoids and their applications in modern medicine. It begins with a historical overview of cannabis, followed by a detailed examination of the endocannabinoid system and cannabinoid receptors. The book covers various phytocannabinoids, including CBD and THC, as well as synthetic cannabinoids like dronabinol and nabilone. Each chapter delves into the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, actions, and side effects of these compounds. The content is meticulously organized to address the medical uses of cannabinoids, including pain management, perioperative care, and their application in specific populations such as children, pregnant women, and the elderly. It also discusses the medicolegal considerations surrounding cannabinoid use. Contributions from leading experts provide evidence-based recommendations and practical guidelines for clinical practice, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subject. This book is an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and students. It bridges the gap between research and clinical practice, offering practical insights and up-to-date information. Readers will benefit from its thorough coverage, multidisciplinary perspectives, and detailed discussions, making it an essential guide for anyone involved in the medical use of cannabinoids.

  • Nano Drug Delivery Systems for Colon Cancer

    Innovations, Challenges, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Arun Kumar Singh + 4 more
    • English
    Nano Drug Delivery Systems for Colon Cancer: Innovations, Challenges, and Applications is a breakthrough exploration that delves into the latest advancements in colon cancer diagnosis and treatment. This comprehensive guide, composed of 11 detailed chapters, focuses on the design, synthesis, and application of various nanodrug delivery systems, showcasing how nanoparticulate drug carriers can significantly enhance therapeutic efficacy through strategic design. Aimed at graduates, clinical researchers, and scientists, this book addresses the complexities and challenges in drug and gene delivery. Beyond its technical insights, the book highlights the global health impact of colon cancer and offers a roadmap for developing more efficient and targeted treatments.It serves as a vital resource, fostering interdisciplinary knowledge and advancements that have the potential to revolutionize colon cancer therapeutics. The book's interdisciplinary approach ensures it is a beacon of knowledge for those seeking to navigate and innovate within this critical field.

  • Advances in Clinical Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 132
    • English
    Advances in Clinical Chemistry, Volume 132 highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of topics, including MicroRNAs in Cardiovascular Disease, Salivary Biomarkers in Oral Diseases: From Caries to Cancer – Advances, Challenges, and Future Directions, Exercise Biomarkers, Glycoproteomics of Body Fluids and Derived Exosomes in Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Vitamin D in Health and Disease and Potential Shield Against COVID-19, and RNA Biomarkers in Hemorrhagic Stroke.

  • Artificial Intelligence Applications in Emerging Healthcare Technologies

    • 1st Edition
    • Miguel Antonio Wister Ovando + 2 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence Applications in Emerging Healthcare Technologies presents the latest advances and state-of-the-art methods and applications of computer science and emerging AI technologies in health and medicine. It explores the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare for medical decision-making and data analysis, tackling topics such as cloud computing, cybersecurity, the internet of things, natural language processing, virtual health, data science applied to healthcare, personalized medicine, imaging, diagnosis, drug discovery, and diseases, among others. It is a great resource for researchers and students to learn how machine learning algorithms and other data science techniques have been implemented to solve healthcare-related problems. Chapters present adaptations or improvements on previous models and algorithms to process data from different sources. Other chapters investigate new formulations for the optimization of known procedures and algorithms. Finally, all chapters use experimental methods to study problems of interest in healthcare.

  • Mastering Supraventricular Tachycardia Diagnostics in the Electrophysiology Lab

    • 1st Edition
    • Konstantinos P. Letsas
    • English
    Mastering Supraventricular Tachycardia Diagnostics in the Electrophysiology Lab is dedicated to the diagnostics of supraventricular tachycardias (SVTs) for the electrophysiologist. The book is organized as a flowchart, allowing readers to accurately determine the proper next steps to take when managing patients' presenting symptoms. Its diagnostic approach starts with the evaluation of the 12-lead ECG, continues with electrophysiological observations and maneuvers, and ends with three-dimensional mapping techniques and real-life cases. Chapters are concise and focus on demonstrating the background of each maneuver in a simple manner by using sketches and electrograms from the lab.Each chapter contains a brief summary of when to use a maneuver, how to perform it, what to expect as responses to the maneuver, and interpretation of possible responses. Final chapters discuss real-life cases where the aforementioned diagnostic approaches are adapted to conditions that may not be ideal (for example, non sustained tachycardias). The book provides a start to finish explication of how to comprehend, diagnose, and manage all aspects of SVT.

  • Advanced MR Techniques for Neurodegenerative Diseases

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 13
    • Kannie Wy Chan + 3 more
    • English
    Advanced MR Techniques for Neurodegenerative Diseases covers state of the art developments in physiologic, metabolic, functional, and microstructural MRI of the brain. It provides an overview of these approaches and includes dynamic contrast enhanced (DCE) MRI, dynamic susceptibility contrast (DSC) MRI, arterial spin labeling (ASL), chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) MRI, magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), resting state functional MRI (rsfMRI), microscopic diffusion imaging, and quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM). Chapters then follow that present the application of these methods to Alzheimer’s Disease and vascular dementia, small vessel disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Lewy body dementia, Huntington’s Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and Multiple Sclerosis.Advanced MR Techniques for Neurodegenerative Diseases is a comprehensive resource on the latest advanced MR techniques and their application to neurodegenerative diseases, suitable for MR engineers and physicists as well as clinicians and neuroscientists who use MR techniques for diagnosis and research.

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