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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.

    • Targeted Protein Degradation

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 681
      • February 6, 2023
      • English
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      Targeted Protein Degradation, Volume 680 in the Methods in Enzymology series, highlights new advances in the field with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of timely topics, with each. Each written by an international board of authors.
    • Biofilms

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 53
      • July 11, 2023
      • English
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      Biofilms, Volume 53 in the ongoing Methods in Microbiology series, highlights new advances in the field with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of timely topics, including Monospecies and polymicrobial biofilms in static and flow environment, Methods used to study biofilms, Spatial analysis of bacterial biofilms, Biofilm grown in bioreactors, Single-cell analysis of subpopulations within biofilms using microscopy, flow cytometry, and imaging flow cytometry, Microscopy analysis of biofilm-mineral interactions or mineral formation within biofilms, Bacterial biofilms as an essential component of rhizosphere plant-microbe interactions, Studying Gene Expression in Biofilms, and more.
    • Biología celular biomédica

      • 2nd Edition
      • May 15, 2023
      • Alfonso Calvo González
      • Spanish
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      Nueva edición del texto magníficamente dirigido por el Dr. Alfonso Calvo en el que se aborda la temática de la biología celular biomédica haciendo especial énfasis en las patologías causadas por alteraciones celulares. En la obra ha participado un nutrido grupo de colaboradores tanto españoles como mexicanos y argentinos. Cada uno de ellos expertos en diferentes campos, desde la Biología celular, la Patología , Oncología y otras especialidades clínicas que aportan sus conocimientos y perspectivas para poder tener como resultado un texto integrado y actualizado. Se recogen los aspectos más novedosos de las temáticas más punteras en el campo de labiología celular, tales como las células madre, la terapia celular, la regeneración y la bioingeniería de tejidos, así como el posible desarrollo de órganos en el laboratorio La obra cuenta con un extenso material complementario disponible online a través de la plataforma de SC.es en la que se encuentra casos clínicos, presentaciones ppt, problemas y actividades practicas, preguntas de autoevaluación y videos.
    • FAQ Kinder- und Jugendgynäkologie

      • 1st Edition
      • January 13, 2023
      • Patricia G. Oppelt + 1 more
      • German
      • Hardback
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      Das klar formulierte Kompendium mit knapp 300 Fragen und Antworten bereitet Ärzt*innen darauf vor, kleine und heranwachsende Mädchen sowie Jugendliche mit ihren spezifischen Problemstellungen gynäkologisch kompetent und sicher zu betreuen. Auf dem aktuellem wissenschaftlichem Stand werden u.a. dargestellt: die Besonderheiten der kinder- und jugendgynäkologische... Sprechstunde Erkrankungen des äußeren Genitals, der Ovarien, genitale Fehlbildungen Brustentwicklungsstö... Blutungsstörungen Kontrazeption Infektionen Sexueller Kindesmissbrauch Expert*innen aus ihrem Fach beantworten umfassend die wichtigsten und dringendsten Fragen. Das Buch eignet sich für: Weiterbildungsassist... und Fachärzt*innen Frauenheilkunde Geburtsmedizin, Kinder- und Jugendmedizin Kidnerchirurg*innen Endokrinolog*innen
    • The Cardiovascular Glycocalyx in Health and Disease

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 91
      • April 11, 2023
      • English
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      The Cardiovascular Glycocalyx in Health and Disease, Volume 91 gives updates on the glycocalyx function through the cardiovascular system and its integration in whole system physiology. Chapters address Endothelial surface layers in the kidney, Pharmacological targeting of the glycocalyx -- current status and prospects, The endothelial glycocalyx and the subtleties of female microcirculation, and much more targeted content.
    • Advances in Microbial Physiology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 83
      • July 26, 2023
      • English
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      Advances in Microbial Physiology, Volume 83 in this ongoing serial, highlights new advances in the field with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors. Topics of interest in this update include RidA paradigm, Targeting the cell envelope to overcome antimicrobial resistance, Biosynthesis and function of microbial methylmenaquinones, Antibiotic efficacy, Role of central metabolism/bacterial physiology on tolerance to cell wall-acting antibiotics, and Physiology of diazotrophs.
    • Hormones and Epigenetics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 122
      • February 28, 2023
      • Gerald Litwack
      • English
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      Hormones and Epigenetics, Volume 122, the latest release in the Vitamins and Hormones series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting timely, interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.
    • Regulation of Downstream Targets

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 134
      • March 2, 2023
      • Rossen Donev
      • English
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      Regulation of Downstream Targets, Volume 134 in the Advances in Protein Chemistry and Structural Biology series, presents interesting chapters on topics such as Transcriptional regulatory mechanisms and signaling networks in Viral Infections, Identification of potential key genes associated with pathogenesis and prognosis of endometrial cancer based on Integrated Bioinformatics Approaches, Differential regulation of genes in stage IB pancreatic cancer associated with increased risk of metastasis, AMPK-related LKB1-downstream targets, A compilation of bioinformatic approaches to identify novel downstream targets for the detection and prophylaxis of cancer, Protein phosphatases and their targets: Critical determinants of signaling pathway in plants, and more. Other sections cover Calcium decoders and their targets: The holy alliance that regulate cellular responses, Importin alpha family NAAT/IBB domain: functions of a multi-faceted long chameleon sequence, Aurora Kinase A and related downstream molecules: A Potential Network for Cancer Therapy, Emerging Role of Heat Shock Proteins in Cardiovascular Diseases, Function, Structure, Evolution, Regulation and Drug Target Relevance of Arylalkylamine N-acetyltransferase, and Analysis of signaling cascades from myeloma cells treated with pristimerin.
    • Basic Biotechniques for Bioprocess and Bioentrepreneurship

      • 1st Edition
      • February 3, 2023
      • Arvind Kumar Bhatt + 2 more
      • English
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      Basic Biotechniques for Bioprocess and Bioentrepreneurship deals with the entire field of industrial biotechnology, starting from the basic laboratory techniques to scale-up, process development, demonstration, and finally its commercialization. The book compiles currently scattered materials on this topic and updates this information based on practical experience and requirements. The book will be an ideal source for new entrepreneurs who wish to start their own commercial units.
    • CRISPR-Cas System in Translational Biotechnology

      • 1st Edition
      • November 16, 2023
      • Swati Joshi + 2 more
      • English
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      CRISPR-Cas System in Translational Biotechnology discusses applied and translational aspects of the CRISPR-Cas technology. The book bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical solutions surrounding this emerging and impactful technology in several academic and industrial fields. It is split in five sections: CRISP-Cas fundamentals and advancements; CRISP-Cas in medical biotechnology; CRISP-Cas in environmental biotechnology; CRISP-Cas in food biotechnology; and biosafety, patents and commercialization of CRISP-Cas technology. Written by experts from diverse backgrounds, the content covers the subject and its impact in multiple fields. It is a valuable resource for graduate students and researchers on bioinformatics, systems biology, and members of the biomedical field and biotechnology industry who are interested in learning more about CRISP-Cas system and its applications.