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Books in Life sciences

  • The Science of Tequila

    • 1st Edition
    • Anne Gschaedler Mathis + 3 more
    • English
    The Science of Tequila is the first English language book published on Tequila production. The book contextualizes tequila with historical, social, and cultural information, covering the cultivation of the Agave tequilana plant, the stages of the tequila production process, and the characterization of the final product. Finally, the management of tequila by-products are covered, including their sustainable uses and potential as biofuels. This book will be of interest to beverage scientists interested in the distillation and fermentation of alcoholic beverages, plant scientists interested in the agave plant, and engineers in the alcoholic beverages, biorefinery, vinasses, and waste treatment industries.R&D departments at beverage companies interested in producing tequila or mezcal will also benefit from this reference.
  • Healthcare Transformation using Artificial Intelligence

    • 1st Edition
    • Robert JT Morris
    • English
    Healthcare Transformation Using Artificial Intelligence provides insights into executing healthcare transformation through AI, and deploying health technology at scale. It focuses on improving patient outcomes while managing costs, highlighting selected use of AI and contrasting it with a “tech push” approach. Through interactions with leading clinicians and healthcare administrators, this book presents the most urgent challenges facing patients, such as lifestyle, self-empowerment, adherence, knowledge, and behavior change, and clinicians, including information overload, time scarcity, rapidly changing guidelines, care quality, and administrative burdens.The book explains recent AI breakthroughs and critically evaluates their promise, showing how AI can be successfully deployed to address these challenges. Real deployments, scaling, and evidence-gathering illustrate the best bets for AI in healthcare. Innovation is moving fast, but patient safety, clinical trials, and regulatory approvals ensure appropriate adoption. This resource is valuable for health professionals, scientists, researchers, practitioners, and students wishing to expand their knowledge in this field.
  • Bradykinin

    From Vasodilation to Neuroinflammation
    • 1st Edition
    • Réjean Couture
    • English
    Bradykinin: From Vasodilation to Neuroinflammation, the latest release in the Molecular Mediators in Health and Disease series is a comprehensive guide to the multi-functional peptide bradykinin and its impact across the human body. The early chapters provide an overview of the biosynthesis and metabolism of bradykinin, understanding its receptors and signaling pathways, and the therapeutic value of agonists and antagonists for targeting these. This book explores the role of bradykinin in vascular, renal, and brain function, as well as its influence on various conditions and diseases, including inflammation, pain, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, obesity, ischemic stroke, and infectious diseases, including Covid-19.In addition to its foundational knowledge, the book includes extensive coverage of bradykinin biochemistry and molecular biology. It highlights the therapeutic potential of bradykinin, making it an ideal reference for researchers working in these fields. The book serves as an invaluable resource for understanding the complex roles of bradykinin and its applications in medical research and treatment.
  • The Cardiovascular System

    From Bench to Bedside
    • 1st Edition
    • Hussein Hassan Sabit
    • English
    The series "Stem Cell Innovation in Health & Disease" is a timely and fascinating collection of information and new discoveries and provides a contemporary snapshot album from the fast-moving field of regenerative medicine and stem cell therapeutics. The Cardiovascular System, Volume 6 addresses the recent data accumulated on the potential applications of stem cells to treat diseases and disorders of the cardiovascular system. This volume will highlight the recent developments of cutting-edge in vitro and in vivo research tools and approaches, including the human and murine organoid cultures, genetic editing in vitro and in vivo, human iPSC models of diseases, haploid cells for genetic as well as compound screening paradigms, genetically engineered mice, and stem cell transplantation to treat cardiovascular system disorders and diseases. The volume is written for researchers and scientists in stem cell therapy, cell biology, regenerative medicine, and organ transplantation; and is contributed by world-renowned authors in the field.
  • Digital Tools and Data for Innovative Healthcare

    A Vision for Healthier and More Inclusive Societies
    • 1st Edition
    • Patricia Ordonez de Pablos + 1 more
    • English
    Digital Tools and Data for Innovative Healthcare: A Vision for Healthier and More Inclusive Societies is an invaluable resource for addressing the critical needs of healthcare professionals and researchers. In 6 sections, it provides an in-depth exploration of digital health technologies, offering practical applications and ethical guidelines that are essential for the effective use of health data. By focusing on the integration of AI and machine learning in clinical environments, the book equips its audience with the knowledge necessary to enhance patient outcomes and optimise healthcare operations. This comprehensive approach ensures that readers are well-prepared to navigate and leverage the rapidly evolving landscape of digital healthcare.
  • Targeted Protein Degradation Technologies

    • 1st Edition
    • Jiangjiang Qin + 2 more
    • English
    Targeted Protein Degradation Technologies offers a comprehensive exploration of the field of targeted protein degradation, from its latest scientific advancements to its potential therapeutic applications. This book begins with a foundational introduction to the mechanisms of protein degradation, followed by an in-depth look at both protease-mediated and lysosome-mediated degradation pathways. The text delves into a range of cutting-edge technologies, including PROTAC, AbTAC, molecular glues, hydrophobic tagging, LYTAC, GlueTAC, and AUTAC. It then explores the development of degraders for specific proteins, such as signal transduction receptors, membrane proteins, and transcription factors. This book concludes with a focused discussion on the clinical applications of targeted protein degradation and provides an insight into the future directions for this field.This book serves as an invaluable resource for researchers and professionals in molecular biology, cell biology, and related disciplines, particularly those involved in protein degradation and the development of novel therapeutic strategies.
  • Cell Migration in Development

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 164
    • English
    Cell Migration in Development, Volume 163 highlights new advances in the field, with chapters written by an international board of authors who update on high-profile topics such as. Single-cell migration in development - lessons from germ-cells, Lipid/membrane regulation during cell migration and invasion, Remodeling of the extracellular matrix and cell-matrix adhesion during collective cell migration, From cessation of neural crest migration to onset of gangliogenesis, Collective migration in confined spaces: the case of trunk neural crest, From single to collective: the mechanisms underlying cell migration in early development, Direct and indirect roles of Nodal signaling in developmental cell migration.
  • Reproductive Immunogenetics: A Molecular and Clinical Overview

    Immune Cells and Immunotherapeutics in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
    • 1st Edition
    • Shafat Ali + 2 more
    • English
    Immunogenetics: A Molecular and Clinical Overview: Immunogenetic Factors and Signaling Pathways in Recurrent Miscarriage, Volume Four provides an overview of the scientific knowledge, achievements, and findings in the field of immunogenetics of recurrent pregnancy loss. With a strong focus on the role immune cells can play in recurrent pregnancy loss, the book also examines immune therapeutic aspects. In seventeen chapters, the book describes the roles of several different signaling pathways and the role of JLA and microRNAs in recurrent pregnancy loss. Several chapters are dedicated to the role autoimmune antibodies play in recurrent pregnancy loss. This book is a valuable resource for health professionals, scientists, researchers, and all those who wish to broaden their knowledge in the allied field.
  • Reproductive Immunogenetics: A Molecular and Clinical Overview, Vol. 3

    Immunogenetic Factors and Signaling Pathways in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
    • 1st Edition
    • Shafat Ali + 2 more
    • English
    Immunogenetics: A Molecular and Clinical Overview, Vol. 3, Immune Cells and Immunotherapeutics in Recurrent Miscarriage provides an overview of the scientific knowledge, achievements, and findings in the field of immunogenetics of recurrent pregnancy loss. With a strong focus on the role immune cells can play in recurrent pregnancy loss, the book also examines immune therapeutic aspects. In fifteen chapters, the book describes the roles of both helper cells, nature killer cells, lymphoid cells, regulatory cells and macrophages in recurrent pregnancy loss. In addition, it describes clinical outcomes of several therapies and gives insight into new treatments. This new release is a valuable resource for health professionals, scientists and researchers, and all those who wish to broaden their knowledge in the allied field.
  • Advances in Applied Microbiology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 130
    • English
    Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 130 continues the comprehensive reach of this widely read and authoritative review source in microbiology where users will find invaluable references and information on a variety of areas relating to the topics of microbiology.