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    • Revolutionizing Microbial Technology

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Akanksha Srivastava + 1 more
      • English
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      Revolutionizing Microbial Technology: Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence offers an insightful look into the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and microbiology. This book examines how AI and machine learning are transforming microbiological research and applications, spanning from basic science to advanced biotechnological processes. By integrating computational tools with traditional techniques, the text demonstrates how AI enhances the identification, characterization, and understanding of microbes while streamlining laboratory practices. Through detailed discussions and real-world examples, the book highlights the growing influence of AI-driven innovations in microbiology and their implications for both academic and practical settings.Beyond foundational topics, the book explores AI-powered advancements in healthcare, such as improved diagnosis of microbial diseases and the development of AI-driven therapies. It considers the role of bioinformatics in processing complex microbial data, enabling deeper insights into biological systems. The book also addresses AI’s transformative impact on drug discovery and development, emphasizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

    • Microbial Alchemy

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Raghvendra Pratap Singh + 5 more
      • English
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      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.

    • Role of Microbes in Ecosystem Processes and Environmental Management

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Ritu Mishra + 3 more
      • English
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      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.

    • Bacterial Biogeochemistry

      • 4th Edition
      • February 2, 2026
      • Tom Fenchel + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      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
      • February 1, 2026
      • Awanish Kumar + 1 more
      • English
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      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

    • Nanotechnology Applications for the Diagnosis and Therapeutic Treatment of Fungal Diseases

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Virendra Gajbhiye + 2 more
      • English
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      Nanotechnology Applications for the Diagnosis and Therapeutic Treatment of Fungal Diseases offers comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals of fungal diseases and the applications of nanotechnology for their diagnosis and treatment.The book covers the basics of human fungal pathogens, the molecular mechanisms of infection, and current diagnostic strategies and treatment regimes. It then goes on to discuss nanotechnology-based approaches for the detection and identification of human fungal pathogens. It also discusses antifungal drugs, their modes of action, and how nanoparticles are utilized to deliver these agents, highlighting their significance in treating various fungal infections. Additionally, it provides a comprehensive overview of nanotechnology-based products, as well as the current and future applications of nano-methodologies and technologies in the field of fungal infectious diseases. With contributions from experts in the field, Nanotechnology Applications for the Diagnosis and Therapeutic Treatment of Fungal Diseases is an informative resource for scientists, researchers, and medical personnel to better understand fungal diseases in order to design and develop novel and accessible nano-based therapies for their treatment.

    • Nanotherapeutics Combating Microbial Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Divakar Sharma + 1 more
      • English
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      Nanotherapeutics Combating Microbial Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance: Volume Two, Nanotheranostics, Microbial Infections, and Antimicrobial Resistance delves into the innovative use of nanotechnology to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and treat bacterial infections. The second volume of this series showcases cutting-edge nano-based solutions developed to overcome multi-drug resistant pathogens, offering insights from leading experts. This book is an essential resource for researchers, academics, students, industry professionals, and clinicians in fields related to microbiology, infectious diseases, and nanotechnology, providing a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in the fight against bacterial infections.Other noteworthy highlights of this book include contributions from experts, informative references, and emerging technologies aimed at both treating and preventing the progression of bacterial infections. This volume is particularly valuable for those interested in the intersection of nanotechnology and healthcare.

    • Basic Microbiology

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • 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

      • 1st Edition
      • November 15, 2025
      • 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.

    • Marine Microbiome and Microbial Bioprospecting

      • 1st Edition
      • October 31, 2025
      • Manikkam Radhakrishnan + 3 more
      • English
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      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.