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    • Revolutionizing Microbial Technology

      Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence
      • 1st Edition
      • Akanksha Srivastava + 1 more
      • English
      Revolutionizing Microbial Technology: Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence explores the potential integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in the fields of microbiology and biotechnology. The book delves into various applications of AI in microbiology across different sectors. This includes coverage of basic microbiology, identification and characterization of microbes, how AI can be implemented in microbiology laboratory practices, and how bioinformatics can help analyze microbial data and help understand complex biological systems. It discusses implementation of AI in healthcare for the diagnosis of microbial diseases and AI-driven microbial therapies and examines potential AI solutions for the acceleration, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency of the drug discovery and drug development process. Additional coverage includes the AI integration in the food and agricultural industries. Revolutionizing Microbial Technology provides a comprehensive understanding to researchers, academics, industry professionals and students of the potential of AI as an advance tool for microbial research and application.

    • ESKAPE Pathogens

      Virulence, Resistance, and Management
      • 1st Edition
      • Karthikeyan Ramalingam
      • English
      ESKAPE Pathogens: Virulence, Resistance, and Management provides comprehensive coverage on ESKAPE pathogens, including their virulence mechanisms, resistance patterns, and challenges in their management. The book offers the latest information on ESKAPE pathogens' pathogenicity, mechanisms of antibiotic resistance, and innovative approaches to manage these pathogens. It explores recent advancements in the field of genomics, proteomics, and transcriptomics that could potentially provide valuable insights into the mechanisms and genetic basis of antibiotic resistance in ESKAPE pathogens. Finally, the book highlights the need for alternative treatment options and innovative management strategies to combat the emergence of multidrug-resistant strains.This is a helpful resource to researchers, clinicians, educators, industry professionals, and advanced students interested in the latest research and strategies for combating multidrug-resistant pathogens.

    • Microbial Stress Biology

      • 1st Edition
      • Samiksha Joshi + 4 more
      • English
      Microbial Stress Biology offers a comprehensive understanding of the adaptation strategies of microbes at the biochemical and molecular level in response to stressful conditions and details the molecular mechanisms that enable microbial organisms to survive and persist under these adverse circumstances. The book discusses a wide array of topics related to microbial adaptation, covering fundamental biological responses to stress, microbial adaptations at cellular, genomic, and proteomic levels, as well as specific adaptations and regulations to various environmental stress factors such as pH fluctuations, chemicals, and extreme thermal conditions. The book also highlights the application of omics technology and predictive modeling in understanding microbial stress biology for various fields including biotechnology, medicine, bioremediation, and industrial processes. Microbial Stress Biology is an informative resource for those in microbiology, molecular biology, biotechnology, and other related fields to better understand how microbes are able to sense and respond to distinct stressors at both the molecular and cellular levels.

    • Role of Microbes in Ecosystem Processes and Environmental Management

      • 1st Edition
      • Ritu Mishra + 3 more
      • English
      Role of Microbes in Ecosystem Processes and Environmental Management offers an in-depth examination of microbial ecology, emphasizing the significance of microbes in regulating vital ecosystem functions. This book explores the natural habitats of microbes, demonstrating their essential roles in maintaining soil health, facilitating carbon cycling, and driving waste degradation. It provides insight into the dynamic interactions between microbes and plants, showcasing how these relationships contribute to ecosystem stability. Readers will gain an understanding of how microbial activity influences environmental processes, making this resource invaluable for researchers and professionals dedicated to sustainable environmental practices.In addition to its focus on ecosystem processes, the book discusses the impact of microbes on weathering, erosion, and climate change, underlining their importance in ecosystem restoration. It highlights the use of microbes as biocontrol agents and as biological indicators for monitoring pollution and water quality. The text delves into practical applications, including environmental bioremediation and modern microbial technologies that benefit agriculture, food industries, energy production, mining, and healthcare.

    • Advances in Virus Research

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 124
      • English
      Advances in Virus Research, Volume 124 in this ongoing seriesseries, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Emerging and Reemerging Viral Threats to Pregnancy and Nomenclature for vertically transmitted plant.

    • Microbial Alchemy

      • 1st Edition
      • Raghvendra Pratap Singh + 5 more
      • English
      Microbial Alchemy offers an interdisciplinary exploration of microorganisms, their chemical properties, and their ability to transform substances through metabolic processes and synthesize them into bioproducts of commercial value and sustainable application. The book opens with an introduction to microbial alchemy. It considers specific metabolites, pathways, enzymes, drugs, or microbial genes and analysis of the chemistry produced by microbes that influence on eco-enterprising strategies and explores the bioprospecting of an array of microbial metabolic products and their applications in healthcare, nutrition, agriculture, environmental sustainability, and industrial development.

    • Bacterial Biogeochemistry

      The Ecophysiology of Mineral Cycling
      • 4th Edition
      • Tom Fenchel + 1 more
      • English
      Bacterial Biogeochemistry: The Ecophysiology of Mineral Cycling, Fourth Edition discusses the influence of bacterial activity on the chemical environment of the biosphere. Following the success of previous editions, this update focuses on bacterial metabolism and its relevance to the environment, including the decomposition of soil, food chains, nitrogen fixation, assimilation, and reduction of carbon nitrogen and sulfur, and microbial symbiosis. All chapters have been revised and brought up-to-date in light of the many advances and discoveries that have taken place during the last decade. The scope of the new edition has broadened to provide a review of the processes and phenomena that are relevant for global change feedback loops and advances in bacterial biogeochemical cycles.

    • Antibiotic Resistance and Nanotherapy

      • 1st Edition
      • Awanish Kumar + 1 more
      • English
      Antibiotic Resistance and Nanotherapy is a comprehensive guide that takes an interdisciplinary approach to address the pressing issue of antibiotic resistance and explores possibility of nanotherapy as a cutting-edge strategy to treat illnesses that are resistant to antibiotics, employing nanoparticles to target and kill bacteria selectively without damaging healthy cells. It details the underlying mechanisms of drug resistance in intracellular and extracellular pathogens and explores the latest advancements in nanotechnology, including the development of innovative nanomaterials and delivery systems that can be utilized to combat antibiotic-resistant infections. The book also tackles the ethical and practical challenges associated with implementing nanotherapy for bacterial resistance. Featuring contributions from experts in the field, Antibiotic Resistance and Nanotherapy is an essential resource for researchers, medical professionals, and policymakers seeking to understand and tackle the immediate threat posed by antibiotic resistance

    • Basic Microbiology

      History, Fundamentals and Insights
      • 1st Edition
      • Saurabh Bhatia + 2 more
      • English
      Basic Microbiology: History, Fundamentals and Insights is not simply about the basic science of microbiology, it also takes the science into the industrial setting and design and offers invaluable advice on how to apply concepts to the manufacture of pharmaceutical and healthcare products, and for keeping such products within microbial control. The book carries outcomes of present research to reach those whose aspiration allows using this information and know-how in basic settings.Recently, molecular technologies have positively affected the field of microbiology, providing rapid quantitative as well as qualitative information on microorganisms present in a given sample. The development of microbiology-based inventions suggests a worthwhile but challenging prospect to create pharmaceutical products and harvest the superior potential therein. Some of the challenges while patenting the microorganisms can be overcome by updating aspirants related with ethical and regulatory issues, especially guidelines established in microbiology to explore its more clinical applications.

    • Applied Microbiology

      Microbes, Pharmaceutical Techniques and Procedures
      • 1st Edition
      • Saurabh Bhatia + 1 more
      • English
      Recently, molecular technologies have positively affected the field of applied microbiology, providing rapid quantitative as well as qualitative information on microorganisms present in a given sample. The development of microbiology-based inventions suggests a worthwhile but challenging prospect to create pharmaceutical products and harvest the superior potential therein. Some of the challenges while patenting the microorganisms can be overcome by updating aspirants related with ethical and regulatory issues, especially guidelines established in microbiology to explore its more clinical applications. Applied Microbiology: Microbes, Pharmaceutical Techniques and Procedures includes diverse applications of microorganisms in 21st century like emerging infections and their futuristic impact over the society. Applied Microbiology: Microbes, Pharmaceutical Techniques and Procedures carries outcomes of present research to reach those whose aspiration allows using this information and know-how in both the basic as the applied settings.

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