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Bacterial Biogeochemistry

  • 4th Edition
  • June 1, 2025
  • Tom Fenchel + 1 more
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 5 8 8 3 - 4
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.

ESKAPE Pathogens

  • 1st Edition
  • June 1, 2025
  • Karthikeyan Ramalingam
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 6 7 2 6 - 0
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 6 7 2 7 - 7
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.

Marine Microbiome and Microbial Bioprospecting

  • 1st Edition
  • June 1, 2025
  • Manikkam Radhakrishnan + 3 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 6 7 7 1 - 0
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 6 7 7 2 - 7
Marine Microbiome and Microbial Bioprospecting: Diversity and Bioactive Potential comprehensively discusses the diversity of microbes present in various marine ecosystems, their bioprospecting potential, and how they can be utilized to derive bioproducts that benefit different fields and industries. Sections overview marine microbes, their ex situ conservation, and the tools and techniques used to study marine microbial diversity and taxonomy. In addition, it explores and details microorganisms in different marine ecosystems and considers how bioactive metabolites from diverse marine microorganisms can be harnessed to combat pathogens, used in industrial products and in environmental remediation and degradation, and enhanced for agricultural and aquaculture applications.With contributions from experts in the field, this book aims to be a valuable resource for researchers and industry professionals in microbiology and biotechnology and anyone involved in finding lead molecules from marine microbial resources for wide-ranging applications.

Fungal Macromolecule Applications in Life Sciences

  • 1st Edition
  • June 1, 2025
  • Jameel R. Al-Obaidi + 2 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 0 1 0 2 - 5
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 0 1 0 3 - 2
Fungal Macromolecule Applications in Life Sciences: Biological Activity and Medical, Industrial, and Agricultural Applications provides a comprehensive guide to the diverse applications of fungal macromolecules, such as proteins, lipid carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. Chapters include an introduction to the background and importance of fungal macromolecules in various life science fields followed by a detailed overview of the methods for isolating, characterizing, and assessing the structural and functional characteristics of fungal macromolecules. The book also explores the practical applications of fungal macromolecules in the biomedical, agricultural, and industry sectors.In addition, the book explores potential uses of fungal macromolecules as pharmaceuticals, anti-cancer agents, and inhibitors of bacterial biofilm formation as well as in plant disease management, crop development, enzyme production, biosurfactants, and sustainable and functional food production. The book also examines the antimicrobial properties of fungal macromolecules and their role in managing disease and stimulating human immunology.

Basic Microbiology

  • 1st Edition
  • March 19, 2025
  • Saurabh Bhatia + 2 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 7 5 3 4 - 7
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 7 5 3 5 - 4
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

  • 1st Edition
  • March 19, 2025
  • Saurabh Bhatia
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 7 7 8 8 - 4
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 7 7 8 9 - 1
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.

Applications of Nanotherapeutics and Nanotheranostics in Managing Infectious Diseases

  • 1st Edition
  • February 1, 2025
  • Poonam Parashar + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 8 8 3 6 - 4
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 8 8 3 7 - 1
Applications of Nanotherapeutics and Nanotheranostics in Managing Infectious Diseases discusses how nanotechnology aids in overcoming the existing traditional approaches in combating diseases. The book explores the emerging trends of using nanoparticles for nanotherapeutics and nanotheranostics and their role in the efficient diagnosis and treatment of infectious microbial diseases. Sections covers nanotherapeutic impregnated medical devices, nanotherapeutics as vaccines, related regulatory requirements, the application of nanotherapeutics and nanotheranostics in diagnosing and treating specific infectious diseases, including bacterial infections, viral infections, fungal infestations, parasitic infestations, and other infectious conditions.With chapter contributions from experts in the fields, this book offers a comprehensive reference for researchers, scientists, and industry professionals working on infectious diseases and the application of nanoparticles to effectively diagnose, treat, and manage them.

Algae Biotechnology for Biomedical and Nutritional Applications

  • 1st Edition
  • January 6, 2025
  • Ashfaq Ahmad + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 4 0 0 6 - 5
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 4 0 0 7 - 2
Algal-based functional foods have potential health benefits, and their commercial value depends on their application in the food and nutraceutical industries. Algae Biotechnology for Biomedical and Nutritional Applications provides a comprehensive overview of different micro- and macroalgal species, their industrial production processes, and the latest advancements in and applications of algae in biomedical fields.This book describes advances in the biomedical and nutritional applications of algae achieved during the last decade, identifies gaps in the present knowledge, and proposes research areas for the future. This book covers various aspects of algal biotechnology, from the basics to large-scale cultivation, harvesting, and processing, for a variety of high-value bioproducts. Additionally, it also covers topics such as algal biomaterials, algal medicinal foods, algal production for bio-medicine, as well as applications in pharmaceutical, nutritional, and value-added bioproducts. With contributions from an international array of expert researchers in the field, this book is a comprehensive resource for academics, researchers, postgraduates, graduate students, and industry professionals.

Advances in Virus Research

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 120
  • October 23, 2024
  • Robin MacDiarmid + 2 more
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 9 5 4 6 - 1
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 9 5 4 7 - 8
Advances in Virus Research, Volume 120, the latest release in this esteemed series, presents the latest research and developments in viruses.

Postbiotics

  • 1st Edition
  • October 9, 2024
  • Dhanasekaran Dharumadurai + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 2 1 8 8 - 0
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 2 1 8 9 - 7
Postbiotics: Health and Industry provides a detailed overview on the fundamentals, biological and therapeutic properties, safety, and application of postbiotics in health and industry. Sections cover the fundamentals of postbiotics, which include insights on probiotic microorganisms, postbiotics, and host–microbe interaction, analysis, and characterization of postbiotics. The book goes on to delve into the different types of postbiotics and their mechanisms. Remaining sections explore various health, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications of postbiotics.

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