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  • Protein and Peptide Therapeutics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 212
    • March 25, 2025
    • English
    Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Encyclopedia of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

    • 2nd Edition
    • March 25, 2025
    • Shoba Ranganathan + 2 more
    • English
    Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BCB) combine elements of computer science, information technology, mathematics, statistics, and biotechnology, providing the methodology and in silico solutions to mine biological data and processes, for knowledge discovery.In the era of molecular diagnostics, targeted drug design, translational medicine and Big Data for personalized medicine, computational methods for data analysis are essential tools for biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, pharmacology, biomedical and computer science, as well as mathematics and statistics. New areas are emerging, and relatively isolated fields are becoming current hot research areas in BCB, such as Artificial Intelligence, Quantitative Biology, Computational Vaccinology, Epidemiology and Infection Diffusion, Synthetic Biology, and Phenomics. The role of BCB in characterizing SARS-CoV-2 variants and facing the COVID-19 pandemic is just one example of how these tools can help us better prepare for such future events.This Encyclopedia comprises three sections, covering Methods, Topics, and Applications. The methodologies and algorithms underpinning BCB are described in the Methods section; Topics covers traditional areas such as phylogeny, as well as more recent areas such as translational bioinformatics, cheminformatics and environmental informatics; Applications provides guidance for commonly asked “how to” questions.Navigating the maze of confusing jargon and the plethora of software tools is often confronting for students and researchers alike. This comprehensive and unique resource provides up-to-date theory and application content to address molecular data analysis requirements, with precise definitions of terminology and lucid explanations by field experts.

  • Clinical Landscape in Cancer Research

    • 1st Edition
    • March 24, 2025
    • Ranjita Shegokar + 1 more
    • English
    Cancer, a multifaceted disease, remains the leading cause of death worldwide. Ongoing research and technological advancements are continually improving the human understanding of newer treatment options. This book series aims to provide wide-ranging insights into the current landscape of cancer research, highlighting the recent advancements, current challenges, and future directions. Cancer varies widely in its formation, microenvironment, location in the body, associated risk factors, detection methodology, and treatment approaches. Early detection and prevention through lifestyle changes, regular screenings, and the awareness of symptoms are crucial for improving outcomes and survival rates. In this book series, the main focus is on trending topics, like new drug delivery, diagnostics, biomarkers, and preclinical and clinical developments in cancer research. Nanotechnology has emerged as a transformative approach in medicine, particularly in the areas of targeted drug delivery systems, imaging, and diagnostics to enhance the therapeutic efficacy and minimize adverse effects in cancer therapy. Advances in pharma, medical device, and diagnostic research, including the development of Trojan-horse therapies and precision treatments/assay kits, continue to enhance the effectiveness of cancer care over the past few decades. A total of five books are covered in this series: Drug Delivery Landscape in Cancer Research (Vol. 1)Biomarker Landscape in Cancer Research (Vol. 2)Diagnostic Landscape in Cancer Research (Vol. 3)Preclinical Landscape in Cancer Research (Vol. 4)Clinical Landscape in Cancer Research (Vol. 5) By integrating basic, applied, and innovative science concepts, this book series fosters a deeper understanding of the disease and paves the way for the development of more effective strategies. This book series serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, regulators, and clinicians interested in understanding the complexities of cancer and the innovative approaches researched to combat this deadly disease. Nonetheless, continuous interdisciplinary, cross-country collaborations and cross-science innovation strategies are essential to further reduce the global cancer burden.

  • Neuroglia in the Healthy Nervous System, Part I

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 209
    • March 22, 2025
    • English
    Neuroglia in the Healthy Nervous System, Part I provides insights into newly emerging developments in neuroglia biology, focusing on the healthy nervous system. Driven by advances in genetics, transcriptomics, electrophysiological... and imaging techniques, this volume bridges the gap between neuroglia basic science and neuroglia clinical research. The book provides an overview of neuroglia biology, highlighting emerging technologies used to unravel the role of neuroglial cells in specific brain functions. The book also discusses strategies using neuroglia as a therapeutic target.

  • Essential Oil-Bearing Plants

    Agro-techniques, Phytochemicals, and Healthcare Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • March 22, 2025
    • M. Naeem + 1 more
    • English
    Essential Oil Bearing Plants: Agro-techniques, Phytochemicals, and Healthcare Applications provides a unique, comprehensive view of the plants which produce these valuable products, exploring optimal plant production. Environmental factors such as genetic factors, geographical origins, cultivation locations, environmental conditions, and nutritional status influence their secondary components. Moreover, water variability, temperature, salt, and metal stresses significantly impact the growth, yield, and EO production of these plants by adjustment of anatomical, morphological, and biochemical development.This compilation increases the awareness of the essential oil plant species, their conservation, cultivation, and sustainable utilization. This deeper understanding of current science will aid in the efficient commercialization of products based on these plants, and will help identify knowledge gaps for future research.

  • Berry Fruits

    Bioactives, Health Effects and Processing
    • 1st Edition
    • March 21, 2025
    • Asli Can Karaca + 1 more
    • English
    Berry Fruits: Bioactives, Health Effects and Processing, Volume Eight in the Developments in Food Quality and Safety series, covers the most recent research on bioactives of berries, improvement of bioavailability and bioaccessibility of berry bioactives, processing of berries, and production of functional food ingredients obtained from berries. In eleven chapters, the book addresses, in detail, advanced technological applications in the sustainable production of berries, as well as bioactives/food ingredients obtained from berries. In addition, the book covers developments in novel processes for berries sustainable production, along with valorization of wastes and by-products of berry processing.The series is authored by a team of global experts in the fields of Food Quality and Safety, providing comprehensive knowledge to food industry personals and scientists.

  • Abiotic Stress in Underground Vegetables

    Response and Mitigation
    • 1st Edition
    • March 20, 2025
    • Milan Kumar Lal + 4 more
    • English
    Abiotic Stress in Underground Vegetables provides comprehensive information on the morphological, physiological, and biochemical responses of various underground vegetable crops to abiotic stress and the strategies for managing these crops under these conditions.Climate changes pose major challenges to the productivity and yield of crops, particularly horticultural crops that bear their edible parts underground. Underground vegetable crops are highly nutritious, non-cereal plant species grown in various agro-ecological zones and play a significant role in feeding both people and animals around the world as well a providing industrial products. To address the range of challenges created by climate changes, it is crucial to understand the physiological, biochemical, and molecular responses of crops to abiotic stress and the potential mechanisms of resistance and mitigation.Presented in two parts, 'Stress Responses' and 'Stress Mitigation', Abiotic Stress in Underground Vegetables offers a detailed exploration of reactions of different underground vegetable crops to abiotic stress, along with effective management strategies for cultivating these crops. This book is an essential resource for researchers, students, crop growers, and all stakeholders in the field of crop sciences who are interested in improving the yield and productivity of these vital crops.

  • Multi-Omics Technology in Human Health and Diseases

    Genomics, Epigenomics, Transcriptomics, Proteomics, Metabolomics, Radiomics, Multi-omics
    • 1st Edition
    • March 17, 2025
    • Muzafar A Macha + 2 more
    • English
    Multi-Omics Technology in Human Health and Diseases: Genomics, Epigenomics, Transcriptomics, Proteomics, Metabolomics, Radiomics, Multi-omic offers an advanced exploration into the comprehensive understanding of disease etiology and prognosis through multiomics approaches. This authoritative volume delves into the applications of multiomics technology in elucidating complex human health conditions and diseases. It introduces the technology's potential for biomarker identification, drug discovery, and disease prognostication. For a thorough understanding of human health and diseases, particularly cancer, it is essential to integrate knowledge of molecular biomarkers across multiple omics levels, including the genome, epigenome, transcriptome, proteome, and metabolome. This resource addresses the current gaps in knowledge among students and researchers, providing in-depth coverage of multiomics technology and its implementation in scientific research and discovery.Multi-Omic... Technology in Human Health and Diseases: Genomics, Epigenomics, Transcriptomics, Proteomics, Metabolomics, Radiomics, Multi-omics is a pioneering resource that presents cutting-edge information on contemporary multiomics technologies for big data interpretation and their applications in deciphering complex human pathobiology. This comprehensive guide is indispensable for researchers, academics, students, and industry professionals alike.

  • Energy Drinks

    Composition, Consumption, and Cautions
    • 1st Edition
    • March 17, 2025
    • John Higgins + 1 more
    • English
    After reports of adverse events associated with energy drink consumption, including trouble sleeping, anxiety, cardiovascular events, seizures, and even death, concerns have been raised about their safety and efficacy. Energy Drinks: Composition, Consumption, and Cautions will focus on these popular beverages, their composition, ingredients, consumption patterns, performance-enhancin... effects, and their potential negative side effects and health risks. This book will go on to make recommendations that call for education, regulatory actions, changes in marketing, and additional research.The research about energy drink safety and efficacy is often contradictory, and much of the available literature is industry sponsored. This book will offer a single, unbiased, up-to-date resource for researchers, healthcare providers, and industry regulators to understand the full scope of energy drinks and their associated health risks.

  • Handbook of Food Allergen Detection and Control

    • 2nd Edition
    • March 17, 2025
    • Simon Flanagan
    • English
    Handbook of Food Allergen Detection and Control, Second Edition continues to be an essential resource of scientific and technical information in the food and analytical communities. This book provides information on current and emerging technologies for detecting and reducing allergens to improve allergen control overall. Written by experts in the field, it offers a wide scientific perspective on allergens and includes hot topics such as food allergen labeling and consumer perspectives on food allergen labels. Chapters are fully revised to include the latest information in the industry, including practical applications of new methods and control strategies. The book is useful for anyone in the food supply chain.The book reviews current and emerging technologies for detecting and reducing allergens, as well as issues such as traceability, regulation, and consumer attitudes. Following an introductory chapter by a distinguished expert, Part One covers allergen management throughout the food chain. Part Two details current and emerging methods of allergen detection in food, with Part Three covering methods for reducing and eliminating allergens in food. Finally, Part Four focuses on the control and detection of individual food allergens and the risks each one presents in food manufacturing.

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