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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.

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    • Epigenetics Methods

      • 2nd Edition
      • August 26, 2025
      • Trygve O. Tollefsbol
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Epigenetics Methods, Second Edition offers an extensive overview of the tools that enhance translational epigenetics studies. This edition includes updated and revised chapters, along with newly added topics such as MALDI-TOF-MS for analyzing DNA methylation and the RIP assay for lncRNA binding. Specialists provide step-by-step guidance on methods used to study various epigenetic mechanisms. The book covers both fundamental and advanced techniques, making it an essential resource for researchers in this dynamic field. In addition to DNA methylation and histone modification techniques, the book also explores chromatin evaluation, enzyme analyses, and non-coding RNAs as epigenetic modulators.New chapters discuss recent advancements like single-cell epigenomics, epigenetic editing, and computational epigenetics. The volume addresses reproducibility issues and offers consensus-driven methods to unify approaches across experiments and labs. This edition is a vital reference for understanding and employing cutting-edge epigenetics methods.

    • Clinical Landscape in Cancer Research

      • 1st Edition
      • March 24, 2025
      • Ranjita Shegokar + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Cancer, a multifaceted disease, remains the leading cause of death worldwide. Ongoing research and technological advancements are continually improving the human understanding of newer treatment options. This book series aims to provide wide-ranging insights into the current landscape of cancer research, highlighting the recent advancements, current challenges, and future directions. Cancer varies widely in its formation, microenvironment, location in the body, associated risk factors, detection methodology, and treatment approaches. Early detection and prevention through lifestyle changes, regular screenings, and the awareness of symptoms are crucial for improving outcomes and survival rates. In this book series, the main focus is on trending topics, like new drug delivery, diagnostics, biomarkers, and preclinical and clinical developments in cancer research. Nanotechnology has emerged as a transformative approach in medicine, particularly in the areas of targeted drug delivery systems, imaging, and diagnostics to enhance the therapeutic efficacy and minimize adverse effects in cancer therapy. Advances in pharma, medical device, and diagnostic research, including the development of Trojan-horse therapies and precision treatments/assay kits, continue to enhance the effectiveness of cancer care over the past few decades. A total of five books are covered in this series: Drug Delivery Landscape in Cancer Research (Vol. 1)Biomarker Landscape in Cancer Research (Vol. 2)Diagnostic Landscape in Cancer Research (Vol. 3)Preclinical Landscape in Cancer Research (Vol. 4)Clinical Landscape in Cancer Research (Vol. 5) By integrating basic, applied, and innovative science concepts, this book series fosters a deeper understanding of the disease and paves the way for the development of more effective strategies. This book series serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, regulators, and clinicians interested in understanding the complexities of cancer and the innovative approaches researched to combat this deadly disease. Nonetheless, continuous interdisciplinary, cross-country collaborations and cross-science innovation strategies are essential to further reduce the global cancer burden.

    • Cell Physiology Source Book

      • 5th Edition
      • November 28, 2025
      • F. Javier Alvarez-Leefmans + 2 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Cell Physiology Source Book, Fifth Edition covers a broad range of topics in cell physiology. The book discusses research areas that have become active since the last edition (e.g., aquaporins, apicoplast and other organelles) and broadens its scope to include chronobiology, expansion of receptor/sensory physiology, endocrinology, and other topics such as quorum sensing and taxis. As methods or approaches on performing experiments appear to be very valuable parts of books to which readers tend to frequently refer, expansion of these types of chapters and/or appendices are included in this edition. Applicable to scientists, researchers, postdocs and graduate students across physiological, biochemical, biological and biomedical backgrounds, cell physiology is important for understanding larger organisms and potential advances in biomedicine.

    • Biology of Fatty Acids

      • 1st Edition
      • October 17, 2025
      • E. P. Meran Keshawa + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Biology of Fatty Acids: Biochemical, Nutritional, and Pharmacological Functions offers an in-depth exploration of the vital roles fatty acids play in human health. From their influence on metabolism and immune functions to their potential in disease prevention and treatment, this book covers a wide range of topics. With contributions from leading experts, it examines the latest research on fatty acids in nutrition, emerging plant-based sources, and their pharmacological potential in treating conditions like neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. A must-read for scientists, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in the transformative impact of fatty acids on human health.

    • Biosensing the Future

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 216
      • September 8, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Biosensing the Future: Wearable, Ingestible and Implantable Technologies for Health and Wellness Monitoring, Part B, Volume 216 covers the rapidly evolving field of biosensors, highlighting their transformative role in modern healthcare, disease monitoring, and personalized medicine. 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, Ingestible biosensors for drug delivery monitoring, Artificial intelligence in wearable biosensing: enhancing data analysis and decision-making, and much more.Additional sections cover Wearable Privacy, Ethical and regulatory landscape of wearable, ingestible, and implantable technologies, Characterization of skeletal muscle contraction using a flexible and wearable ultrasonic sensor, Wearable Biosensors for Climate Change and Health Research, and much more. The book systematically explores the integration of biosensing technologies into wearable, ingestible, and implantable devices, offering a multidimensional perspective on their applications, advancements, and future directions.

    • Advanced Cancer Research Protocols

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 198
      • October 1, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Advanced Cancer Research Protocols, Volume 198 is a comprehensive and cutting-edge resource dedicated to the latest methodologies and protocols in the field of cancer research. Topics in this new release include Introduction to Cancer Biology and Current Research Trends, Cell Culture Techniques for Cancer Research, Practical Approaches to Advanced Molecular Biology Techniques, High-throughput sequencing Technologies for Cancer Genomics, Epigenetic Analysis in Cancer Research, Proteomics and Metabolomics in Cancer Biomarker Discovery, In vivo Cancer Modeling Using Mouse Models, and much more.Other sections highlight advances in Advanced Imaging Techniques for Cancer Research, Cancer Stem Cell Analysis and Targeting, Immunotherapy and Cancer Vaccine Development, Gene Editing Techniques in Cancer Research, Single-Cell Analysis in Cancer Research, Liquid Biopsy and Circulating Tumor Cell Analysis, and Exploring the Tumor Microenvironment in Solid Cancer: From Biology to Therapy.

    • Stem Cells and Tissue Regeneration

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Wen Zeng + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Stem Cells and Tissue Regeneration: Bridging Research and Clinical Practice delves into the latest advancements in the dynamic field of tissue regeneration. This comprehensive book begins with an introduction that reviews stem cell classifications, characteristics, functions, and their integral relationship with tissue regeneration. This first section offers readers a solid foundation and understanding of the book’s scope and significance in contemporary research and clinical applications. Subsequent chapters explore each major organ, including skeletal muscle regeneration and vascular organoids.Additional... the book presents innovative strategies and methods for research, culminating in a forward-looking perspective on the future of tissue regeneration. Authored by experts, it serves as a vital resource for researchers, clinicians, and surgeons involved in tissue repair.

    • Healthcare Frontiers in the Metaverse

      • 1st Edition
      • July 23, 2025
      • Shalli Rani
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Healthcare Frontiers in the Metaverse: Innovations and Impacts provides a deeper comprehension of the metaverse’s revolutionary effects on patient care, medical education, and operational procedures in the healthcare sector. This book Includes both the fundamentals of patient experience, provider practices, and the overall framework of the healthcare business as the democratization of medical education through virtual simulations and the individualized care enabled by AI-driven diagnostics. In 14 chapters, Healthcare Frontiers in the Metaverse: Innovations and Impacts leads the reader to an introduction to definition, elements, treatment and diagnostic in healthcare in metaverse, the next evolution in social connection, and the successor to the mobile internet. It describes the role of robots and give a view on the future scope and challenges. Healthcare Frontiers in the Metaverse: Innovations and Impacts serves as a road map for technologists and policymakers influencing the direction of healthcare as well as a help book for medical practitioners integrating metaverse technologies into their practice.

    • Secondary Metabolites in Stress and Disease Management

      • 1st Edition
      • October 1, 2025
      • Amrita Srivastava + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Secondary Metabolites in Stress and Disease Management: A Natural Alternative details the sources and diversity of microbial and plant secondary metabolites, the methods used for their detection and extraction, their novel applications in disease management, and inclusion in mainstream therapy. Organized into three main sections, the book begins by discussing the potential of microbes, plants, microalgae, and cyanobacteria as valuable sources of secondary metabolites, their role and mechanisms of action in symbiotic and competitive interactions, extractions and purification strategies, and the means to maximize their production. The book goes on to explore the utility of secondary metabolites in mitigating plant stress and their therapeutic impact on human health management. With contributions from experts in the field, Secondary Metabolites in Stress and Disease Management is a useful interdisciplinary resource for researchers, professors, graduate and postgraduate students, and industry professionals studying applied microbiology, biotechnology, biochemistry, pharmacology, and plant science.

    • Molecular Medicine and Biomedical Research in the Era of Precision Medicine

      • 1st Edition
      • May 15, 2025
      • Ranbir Chander Sobti + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Molecular Medicine and Biomedical Research in the Era of Precision Medicine: New Technologies and Personalized Drug Therapies for Patient Care provides researchers with an extensive overview of recent advances in molecular biology impacting the development of targeted therapies. The book delivers insights into the pathobiological and pathogenetic mechanisms of various diseases, providing a detailed study of the latest personalized interventions to be implemented across such conditions. It covers a range of technologies, including RNA-sequencing, AI, Machine Learning, gene therapy, omics and nanotechnology, delving into their clinical applications across various diseases.The book also tackles targeted treatments of different disease types, including acute, chronic, infectious and noncommunicable diseases. Future perspectives are also covered, providing an in-depth study across molecular medicine, drug discovery and delivery, disease diagnosis and prevention, and therapeutic interventions, and acting as an invaluable interdisciplinary reference for researchers across the biomedical sciences.

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