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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 Bioelectromagnetism

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Tuan Anh Nguyen
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advances in Bioelectromagnetism: Innovations and Applications in Healthcare enhances understanding of bio-waves, which are the natural electromagnetic waves produced by living cells, tissues, or organisms. This book covers fundamental concepts, including the natural frequency of human bio-waves, and explores their interactions with external electromagnetic fields. The book discusses advanced applications, including brain-computer interfaces, electroencephalograp... and bioresonance therapy, which utilize alterations in bio-waves to diagnose and treat health conditions. Future perspectives include the integration of real-time bio-wave monitoring with effective digital signal processing algorithms, enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). This book is essential for academic researchers and professionals in biomedical engineering, biophysics, biotechnology, and related fields, as well as for start-up companies and enterprises in the smart healthcare sector. By bridging gaps in current literature, this book paves the way for innovative applications and advancements in bio-wave research.
    • Navigating the Complexities of SARS-CoV-2 Immunobiology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 213
      • April 19, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Navigating Complexities of the SARS-CoV-2 Immunobiology: The Science behind the COVID-19 Pandemic offers a comprehensive exploration of the immune response to COVID-19. This volume brings together research and insights from leading experts to address key aspects of COVID-19 immunology, including T cell responses, cytokine storms, immune evasion strategies, and the impact on preexisting conditions. It also examines the long-term implications of the disease, such as long COVID and its intersection with autoimmunity, as well as the role of the microbiome. This compilation provides a deep understanding of the durability of immune responses post-infection and vaccination, presenting novel perspectives on therapeutic approaches and the path forward in combating this global pandemic.
    • Advances in Clinical Chemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 128
      • August 23, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Advances in Clinical Chemistry series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.
    • Enzyme Reprogramming

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 724
      • December 1, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Enzyme Reprogramming, Volume 719 in the Methods in Enzymology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Practical Considerations for Reaction Development with Vanadium-Dependent Haloperoxidases, Characterization and Engineering of thermostable PLP-dependent alpha-oxoamine synthases (AOSs); versatile C-C bond forming biocatalysts, Thiamine diphosphate Enzymes for Photobiocatalytic Enantioselective C(sp3)–H Acylation, Engineering a PLP-dependent Mannichase, Transferase engineering for SAM analog synthesis using combinatorial library design and high-throughput screening, Biaryl Coupling reactions catalyzed by Cytochrome P450s, and much more.Other chapters cover Engineering of a-ketoglutarate-depe... amino acid hydroxylases, Repurposing thiamine-dependent enzymes for radical biocatalysis, Directed evolution of nonheme Fe Enzymes for azidation, Directed evolution of P450 dearomatases for catalytic asymmetric radical dearomatization, Genetically encoded artificial photoenzymes for enantioselective [2+2] photocycloadditions, Unmasking the Reverse Activity of Old Yellow Enzymes for Selective Carbonyl Desaturation, and more.
    • Hypothalamus

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 127
      • January 24, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Vitamins and Hormones series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.
    • Biosensing the Future

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 215
      • July 19, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Biosensing the Future: Wearable, Ingestible and Implantable Technologies for Health and Wellness Monitoring, Part A, Volume 215 offers a comprehensive exploration of biosensing technologies and their transformative impact on modern healthcare. Chapters in this new release include Technologies and emerging trends in wearable biosensing, Implantable biosensors: advancements and applications, Neural implants: restoring function and enhancing quality of life, Ingestible biosensors: monitoring health from within, Ingestible biosensors for monitoring digestive health and nutritional monitoring, and much more.Other chapters cover Ingestible biosensors for drug delivery monitoring, Artificial intelligence in wearable biosensing: enhancing data analysis and decision-making, Wearable Privacy, Ethical and regulatory landscape of wearable, ingestible, and implantable technologies, Characterization of skeletal muscle contraction using a flexible and wearable ultrasonic sensor, and more.
    • A Practical Handbook of Endocrine Imaging

      • 1st Edition
      • October 22, 2025
      • Joseph M. Pappachan + 2 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      A Practical Handbook of Endocrine Imaging is to help professionals who are not familiar with the exact role and ability of imaging in endocrine diseases. In particular, the strengths and weaknesses of different imaging modalities, their order of selection and application in endocrine diseases. Imaging is not conventionally included in medical school training and during specialist training. Understanding which imaging test to use, exactly what clinical question is addressed is key to timely diagnosis of disease. This book is a quick reference to select the order and type of imaging, to be guided through clinical scenarios with relevant imaging pathways.
    • Advances in Biomembranes and Lipid Self-Assembly

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 41
      • July 8, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Advances in Biomembranes and Lipid Self-Assembly, Volume 41 highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.
    • Human-Centric Integration of 6G-Enabled Technologies for Modern Society

      • 1st Edition
      • April 29, 2025
      • Amit Kumar Tyagi + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Human-Centric Integration of 6G-Enabled Technologies for Modern Society: Fundamentals, Applications, Analysis and Challenges serves as a comprehensive reference, addressing the information needs of professionals by providing deep information about the fundamentals and applications of 6G, enabling them to make informed decisions in the dynamic landscape of advanced communication technologies. In the 23 chapters, this book introduces the reader to the 6G technology, the evolution of wireless communication, and the integration of artificial intelligence; provides the use cases and applications of 6G technology and the insights into the challenges, future trends, and emerging technologies; and includes the applications of 6G technology in remote healthcare services, patient monitoring, and medical diagnostics.Human-Ce... Integration of 6G-Enabled Technologies for Modern Society: Fundamentals, Applications, Analysis and Challenges redefines the way we connect, communicate, and collaborate with emerging technologies in this smart era of 6G technology. The title benefits from a collective wealth of knowledge and perspectives. This diversity enriches the content, providing readers with insights from various angles, setting it apart from publications authored or edited by a limited number of individuals.
    • High Intensity Functional Training

      • 1st Edition
      • August 20, 2025
      • Amy M. West
      • English
      • Paperback
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      High Intensity Functional Training: Clinical Applications in Training, Rehabilitation, and Sport presents a clear definition of high intensity functional training (HIFT) in medical literature while also examining how HIFT can be used as an exercise/training modality, a rehabilitation protocol, and as a competitive sport unto itself. Topics covered move from the data in the research, the implications to specific patients, and rehabilitation outcomes. Chapter authors are all subject matter experts, some of whom have designed and implemented studies regarding this training modality.This comprehensive book provides a solution on training and the sport, and how to best care for these athletes.