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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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    • The Microbiome in Cancer and Autoimmunity - Part A

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 394
      • July 7, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Microbiome in Cancer and Autoimmunity - Part A, Volume 394 offers a comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationship between the human microbiome and the development of cancer and autoimmune diseases. Delving into cutting-edge research and clinical insights, this groundbreaking work elucidates the role of microbial communities in influencing immune responses, disease pathways, and therapeutic outcomes. From deciphering the molecular mechanisms underlying microbiome-host interactions to unraveling the impact of dysbiosis on disease progression, the book provides a multifaceted analysis of the microbiome's pivotal role in cancer and autoimmunity.With contributions from leading experts in the field, this book serves as a pivotal resource for researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals seeking to understand and harness the therapeutic potential of the microbiome in combating cancer and autoimmune conditions.

    • Harnessing Artificial Intelligence-Enhanced Graph Models for Biological Discovery

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Sudan Jha + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Harnessing Artificial Intelligence-Enhance... Graph Models for Biological Discovery: Unveiling Biological Frontiers introduces revolutionary techniques that merge artificial intelligence with graph-based methods to uncover complex biological networks. Through detailed examples and case studies, the book provides researchers and practitioners the essential tools to analyze molecular interactions, identify key biomarkers, and hasten the discovery of novel therapeutics. Chapters delve into the sophisticated interplay between advanced AI techniques and graph models, specially designed to decode the intricacies of biological systems. By utilizing cutting-edge AI algorithms, readers can explore complex biological networks, forecast molecular interactions, and pinpoint new drug targets with exceptional precision.

    • Non-coding RNA

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 214
      • June 24, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Non-coding RNA, Volume 214 in the Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science series, highlights advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as An introduction to non-coding RNAs, Non-coding RNAs in Eutherians and Livestocks, Artificial intelligence and machine learning heuristics for discovery of ncRNAs in humans, Non-coding RNAs in Plants, Epigenetic and experimental approaches influencing ncRNAs, Noncoding RNAs in bacteria, Dissecting ncRNA pathways and omics integration, Structural prediction of potent ncRNAs, Artificial intelligence and machine learning heuristics for discovery of ncRNAs in humans, Tools and Databases for non-coding RNAs, and Physiogenomics and genetic landscape of ncRNAs.

    • Cancer Biomarkers and Oncoviruses

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Moulay Mustapha Ennaji
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Cancer Biomarkers and Oncoviruses examines the extensive clinical applications of biomarkers in cancer research, with a particular focus on oncoviruses. The book explores key topics such as cancer risk assessment, screening, and early detection. It further covers accurate diagnosis, patient prognosis, prediction of response to therapy, and cancer surveillance and monitoring. In 47 detailed chapters, Cancer Biomarkers and Oncoviruses presents the molecular biology and pathogenesis of viral oncology, the mechanisms of viral oncogenesis in humans, signaling pathways, and therapeutic options such as vaccines. It also discusses the future of cancer therapy involving oncoviruses.The present book also covers critical analyses of cost savings in healthcare, respiratory biomarkers in viral infections, and lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on pandemic preparedness, early detection, surveillance, and response strategies. These discussions aim to provide valuable insights into how lessons from the pandemic can be applied to improve healthcare systems and response strategies for both viral infections and cancer, helping inform future health management practices.This book is an invaluable resource for health professionals, scientists, researchers, health practitioners, students, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding in the field of cancer and virology. It offers valuable state-of-the-art insights, incorporating the latest research and cutting-edge developments in the field.

    • Fundamentals of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology and Device Therapy

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Indranill Basu Ray
      • English
      • Paperback
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      "Handbook of Cardiac Electrophysiology: A Primer for the Uninitiated" is a first-of-its kind volume designed to meet readers where they are regarding their knowledge of the subject. For non-electrophysiolog... physicians, it simplifies the relevant diseases and includes laboratory practices and current therapies. This book offers clearly written electrophysiological information which can be utilized by medical professionals at all levels, from practicing cardiologists, to internists, to medical students. This book explicates topics such as how to manage cardiac electrophysiological diseases in the context of aging patients, and knowing when to refer patients for specialized care. In particular, those seeking information on device therapy, remote monitoring, and pharmacology will not be disappointed. Its format is such that it can be easily used as a reference title, as well as in clinical settings to impart rapid information on presenting cases. This will doubtless become the first book reached for by those wishing to learn more about any aspect of cardiac electrophysiology.

    • An Introduction to Applied Clinical Ethics in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

      • 1st Edition
      • November 4, 2025
      • Ifeoma U. Perkins
      • English
      • Paperback
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      An Introduction to Applied Clinical Ethics in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine: A Case-Based Approach offers an organized pragmatic approach to processing ethical dilemmas that frequently occur in pathology and laboratory medicine in a systematic way. This is a novel resource strategically crafted in a case-based format to help readers confidently reach potential solutions with strong ethical reasoning that not only further quality patient care but honor the good intentions of pathologists and laboratorians. Readers will gain confidence in their ability to think critically about complex problems in pathology that create ethical conflict. This book is for healthcare providers, practicing anatomic and clinical pathologists, pathology residents and fellows, pathology educators and graduate medical education program directors, students of allied health sciences, researchers, laboratory technologists, and any members of the clinical care team who utilize laboratory services.

    • Nanofiber Therapeutics

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Neeraj Mishra + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nanofiber Therapeutics: Revolutionizing Cancer and Inflammation Management is a comprehensive resource designed to enrich knowledge, catalyze scientific advancements, empower patients, and inform policy decisions in nanomedicine. This book leverages the transformative potential of nanotechnology to combat cancer and inflammation, two of the most challenging health conditions today. The book explores the revolutionary potential of nanofiber-based therapeutics, aiming to develop innovative solutions that overcome existing treatment limitations and improve patient outcomes. It bridges the gap between basic scientific research and clinical application, synthesizing the latest advancements in nanofiber technology with insights from preclinical and clinical studies. Covering every facet of nanofiber therapies—from design and production to clinical applications—the book offers a comprehensive overview. It aims to educate healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, patients, and the public about the potential of nanofiber therapeutics, empowering stakeholders with the knowledge needed for informed decision-making and interdisciplinary collaboration. By highlighting cutting-edge research and technological innovations, this book inspires scientific curiosity and further research in the field. It fills a gap in the existing literature, laying the groundwork for future research and development, and driving advancements that could transform cancer and inflammation treatment.

    • Preventable Medical Errors

      • 1st Edition
      • September 18, 2025
      • Erwin B. Montgomery Jr.
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Preventable Medical Errors: The Role of Different Sciences in Medical Education and Practice addresses the issues of staying up to date with evolving medical practices, by providing practical examples linked to real-world patient safety concerns and illustrating theoretical discussions with clear clinical practice scenarios. The book is divided into two sections, Part 1 - How Did It Come To This? and Part 2 - Where Does It Go From Here?; which guide the reader through how we got here historically and how we can navigate our way out using the tools the author presents. Thus paving the way, bridging a gap between theory and practice, while emphasizing the importance of patient safety. Written for all medical professionals, at the forefront of postmodern and scientific medical advancements, to ultimately improve clinical outcomes and reduce preventable medical errors.

    • Nanodots for Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Bhupendra G. Prajapati + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nanodots for Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment presents a pioneering exploration of nano-scale drug delivery systems that promise to revolutionize cancer care. This book, with insights from global scientific collaborations, delves into various nanodots employed in cancer diagnosis and treatment. The book provides a comprehensive overview of nanotechnology's role in cancer care, including the synthesis and characterization of nanodots and their importance in cancer imaging. It also covers various treatment options and offers practical suggestions for improving nanodots for cancer imaging and therapy, making it an invaluable resource for drug formulation experts, drug delivery specialists, oncologists, and translators.Nanodots enhance precision and effectiveness in delivering therapeutic agents to target sites within the body, representing a significant advancement in medical science.

    • Cryptic Enzymes and Moonlighting Proteins

      • 1st Edition
      • April 24, 2025
      • Helen Irving + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Cryptic Enzymes and Moonlighting Proteins, a new volume in the Foundations and Frontiers in Enzymology series, offers a thorough overview of cryptic enzymes and moonlighting proteins in signaling cascades. In early chapters, leading international contributors discuss evolutionary considerations for moonlighting proteins, moonlighting interactions in the extracellular matrix, eukaryotic moonlighting proteins, modulating, moonlighting kinases, moonlighting proteins in neurobiology signaling, metabolic enzymes moonlighting as RNA binding and regulatory proteins. Later, methods-driven chapters discuss practical aspects of identifying hidden moonlighting domains in proteins, computational approaches and bioinformatic tools for the identification of cryptic enzymes, establishing cryptic enzyme interactomes, and assessing contributions of moonlighting proteins to signal cascades.The book also explores recent advances in research and brings together an array of information across different fields to enable better targeting of these exciting proteins and their interactomes. With a clear focus on the role of moonlighting and cryptic enzymes in signal transduction, users will find examples of cryptic enzymes across species, as well as those in human healthy biology and pathogenesis.

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