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Books in Life sciences

  • Minimally Invasive Spine Techniques

    Modern Approaches
    • 1st Edition
    • Timothy R. Deer + 1 more
    • English
    Minimally Invasive Spine Techniques: Modern Approaches is an indispensable resource tailored for practitioners facing the daily challenges demanding precision, innovation, and comprehensive knowledge. This edited reference not only provides a detailed exploration of anatomy critical to procedural success but also equips practitioners with the latest techniques and tools in minimally- invasive surgery (MIS). From patient selection criteria to surgical techniques and device applications, this atlas ensures that every facet of device implantation is approached with the highest standards of care and innovation.Richly illustrated with a pictorial atlas of best practices, it serves as an essential guide for training, ensuring optimal outcomes in clinical practice.
  • Inflammation and Cancer

    Mechanisms, Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Strategies
    • 1st Edition
    • Anoop Kumar + 4 more
    • English
    Inflammation and Cancer: Mechanisms, Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Strategies delves into the intricate relationship between inflammation and cancer, a crucial area of contemporary biomedical research. Sections provide an overview of inflammation's role in cancer, discussing molecular connections and signaling pathways. Chapters explore inflammatory pathways in various cancers, including breast, oral, lung, prostate, skin, and gastrointestinal cancers. The book also covers tumorigenesis, metastasis, preventive strategies, inflammatory biomarkers for cancer diagnosis, and innovative therapeutic designs. Final chapters focus on the dual role of platelets, targeting tumor-associated macrophages, novel treatment approaches, and recent advances in the field.This title offers substantial benefits to researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals by providing a thorough understanding of the cellular and molecular pathways linking inflammation and cancer, aiding in the development of effective anti-cancer immunotherapies. By highlighting the latest research and potential therapeutic strategies, this book serves as an essential resource for anyone dedicated to combating cancer through innovative and informed immunotherapeutic approaches.
  • Innovative Nanotechnology: Transforming Skin Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 169
    • English
    Innovative Nanotechnology: Transforming Skin Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment, Volume 169 in the Advances in Cancer Research series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Chapters in this new release include an Introduction to Nanotechnology in Dermatology, Basics of Skin Cancer: Types, Diagnosis, and Current Challenges, Current Challenges in Skin Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment, Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery in Skin Cancer, Nanotechnology in Skin Cancer Diagnosis, Therapeutic Nanoparticles and Targeted Therapy, and much more.Additional chapters cover Nanotechnology in Photodynamic and Photothermal Therapy for Skin Cancer, Challenges in Translating Nanotechnology from Research to Clinical Practice, Nanotechnology and Immunotherapy Synergies in Skin Cancer, Patient-Centric Approaches and Personalized Nanomedicine in Skin Cancer, The Role of Theranostics and Nanotheranostics in Skin Cancer Management, Preclinical and Clinical Trials in Nanotech Skin Cancer Treatment, Safety, Ethical, and Regulatory Considerations in Nanotechnology for Skin Cancer, and many more interesting chapters on topics of current interest.
  • Nanoengineered Therapeutics for Lung Cancer

    Advanced Drug Delivery Strategies
    • 1st Edition
    • Arun Kumar Singh + 4 more
    • English
    Nanoengineered Therapeutics for Lung Cancer: Advanced Drug Delivery Strategies explores contemporary methods for diagnosing and treating lung cancer using cutting-edge nanotechnology. The book provides a foundational understanding of lung cancer biology, detailing innovative nanodrug delivery strategies and their practical applications in treatment. The content is strategically structured, covering the design, synthesis, and application of nanodrug delivery systems. Chapters delve into specific technologies such as gold nanoparticles, exosome-mediated therapies, and siRNA-based gene silencing. The book also addresses challenges like drug resistance and toxicity, offering insights into future research directions and advancements in the field. This book benefits graduate students, researchers, and healthcare professionals by seamlessly integrating theoretical concepts with practical applications. It serves as an essential educational resource, equipping readers with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle complex challenges in lung cancer treatment using nanomedicine. This comprehensive guide ensures that readers stay at the forefront of the rapidly evolving landscape of cancer therapeutics.
  • Advances in Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Neurodegenerative Diseases Research

    • 1st Edition
    • Frederic Sampedro
    • English
    Advances in Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Neurodegenerative Diseases Research covers how diffusion MRI has contributed to our understanding of common neurodegenerative diseases, bridging common microstructural changes across symptoms and disorders. Sections cover the technical basis of diffusion MRI, focusing on the interpretation of its imaging-derived metrics in terms of neuronal damage. Subsequent chapters are organized by disease, taking an in-depth look at how the use of diffusion MRI has contributed to recent understanding, and how it has motivated potential new therapeutic structures for Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, primary aggressive aphasia, Parkinson’s disease, progressive supranuclear palsy, Huntington’s disease, and more.The book concludes with implications for future research, making it a must-have reference for researchers and clinicians interested in the field of neuroimaging for neurodegenerative disorders.
  • Fundamentals of Molecular Structural Biology

    • 2nd Edition
    • Subrata Pal
    • English
    Fundamentals of Molecular Structural Biology, Second Edition reviews the mathematical and physical foundations of molecular structural biology, covering the latest advancements. The book begins with historical perspectives before exploring mathematical concepts, physical aspects of chemistry, the chemical basis of biology, structural analysis, visualization, protein folding, transcription, RNA processing, cell signaling, and computational molecular biology. Additionally, this new edition delves into AI fundamentals and applications, including AlphaFold and RoseTTAFold. This fully updated edition provides a detailed overview of the fundamental concepts across molecular structural biology and acts as an ideal guide for researchers and advanced students.Given the increasingly interdisciplinary nature of this subject, this book provides early career researchers and those shifting into an adjacent field a "fundamentals" resource to get them up-to-speed on the foundations of a particular field.
  • Chia Seeds

    Applications in the Agri-food Industry
    • 1st Edition
    • Shivani Pathania + 2 more
    • English
    Chia Seeds: Applications in the Agri-food Industry is a comprehensive guide to the properties of chia biomass (seeds, leaves, and ingredients/products thereof) and their utilization in the agri-food industry and beyond. The book is based on the analysis of chia value chain and summarizes the scientific, technical, and health aspects of chia (Salvia hispanica L.). Divided into 3 sections, it fills a critical gap in the literature by providing a comprehensive overview of chia biomass available to address key global bioeconomy and United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) challenges.User will find advanced information for the utilization of chia-based biomass based on their specific properties, application of eco-efficient technologies for their processing and conversion into a variety of products for different groups of consumers, including those with special needs (e.g. celiac patients, vegans and vegetarians). In addition, the book offers practical guidance on the development of new value chains and their integration within the existing agri-food systems.
  • Evaluating Oral Probiotics and Prebiotics

    • 1st Edition
    • Amir Mortazavian + 2 more
    • English
    Evaluating Oral Probiotics and Prebiotics reviews emerging applications of new probiotic strains, postbiotics, and production of key synbiotic generations. The book discusses successes and failures of viable probiotic ingestion, new trends and strains including genetically engineered probiotics, assessment of nonviable probiotics (postbiotics) and microflora benefits of prebiotic and synbiotic ingestion over probiotics.
  • Microplastics and the Hidden Threat to Human Reproduction

    Plastic Peril
    • 1st Edition
    • Nimra Afzal + 1 more
    • English
    Microplastics and the Hidden Threat to Human Reproduction: Plastic Peril explores the intricate relationship between microplastics and reproductive health, delving into the sources and distribution of microplastics in the environment, human exposure routes, associated risks, the toxicological effects on reproductive health, potential connections to fertility, endocrine disruption, and developmental consequences due to maternal exposure. It includes impacts on both male and female reproductive health, risks during pregnancy, population-level health concerns, strategies for mitigating microplastic exposure, and the policy and regulatory frameworks surrounding this issue. The book also provides insights into the future direction of research and public health initiatives.In essence, it explores how tiny microplastic particles can have significant and far-reaching consequences on human reproductive health, making this a vital and emerging area of concern. This is a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in understanding the various aspects of the microplastics-reprod... health connection and a go-to reference for researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and concerned individuals.
  • Intelligent Osteogenesis

    How A.I., New Materials, and Manufacturing Technologies Are Reshaping Bone Regeneration
    • 1st Edition
    • Carlo Galli
    • English
    Intelligent Osteogenesis: How A.I., New Materials, and Manufacturing Technologies are Reshaping Bone Regeneration delves into the revolutionary intersection of technology and medicine. The book focuses on how cutting-edge advancements like artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, biotechnology, and material science significantly influence and transform bone regeneration therapies. It aims to shed light on the multifaceted nature of this field, bringing diverse elements together to reveal their collective impact. The book covers the use of A.I. to monitor advancements, the acceleration of research, and the technological influence on the application of bone regenerative techniques.Authored by experts, it serves as a definitive guide for both biomedical researchers and clinical practitioners in dentistry and orthopedics.