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  • Environmentally Safe Strategies for Plant Protection Against Biotic and Abiotic Stresses

    • 1st Edition
    • Parissa Taheri
    • English
    Environmentally Safe Strategies for Plant Protection Against Biotic and Abiotic Stresses presents environmentally friendly and safe methods for plant protection against not only biotic stresses caused by various pathogens and pests, but also against abiotic stresses such as salinity, drought, UV radiations, flood, unfavorable temperature, and pH, etc. The book aims to present approaches for both abiotic and biotic stresses, providing a valuable, integrated view to inspire new research as well as to implement and develop new practices.As global demand for organic food and feed products increases, it is necessary to focus on research areas related to discovery, application and demonstrating the modes of action of natural compounds obtained from various plants or mushrooms, as well as beneficial microbes and their metabolites involved in plant protection against biotic and abiotic stresses. These natural compounds, biocontrol agents and their volatile or non-volatile metabolites, which might have direct antagonism against phytopathogens and pests or indirect effect via induction of plant defense, could be formulated and used with high durability to control various environmental stresses in an eco-friendly manner.

  • Regulated Cell Death in Neurodegenerative Disorders

    • 1st Edition
    • Heba Mohamed Mansour + 1 more
    • English
    Regulated Cell Death in Neurodegenerative Disorders is a comprehensive exploration of the mechanisms and implications of RCD within the realm of neurodegenerative diseases. The book delves into various forms of RCD such as apoptosis, necroptosis, ferroptosis, pyroptosis, and autophagy-mediated cell death, shedding light on their specific roles in disorders like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Multiple sclerosis, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and Huntington’s. Written by leading experts, each chapter offers unique insights into cellular demise, providing valuable information on treatment options and therapeutic targets. The book features 14 chapters that cover molecular, cellular, and pharmacological mechanisms from an applied science perspective.Topics include the importance of chaperones, kinases, growth factors, inflammaging, mitochondrial dynamics, and oxidative stress. It presents targeted strategies to prevent cell death, reflecting ongoing pursuits in understanding and innovating treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. By offering therapeutic strategies to modulate RCD, this book not only shares knowledge but also provides hope for future advancements in combating these debilitating conditions.

  • Computational Biomechanics of Human Joints

    • 1st Edition
    • Abdelwahed Barkaoui + 2 more
    • English
    Computational Biomechanics of Human Joints delves into the intricate details of each joint, exploring anatomical, mechanical, pathological, and therapeutic aspects. The book offers a comprehensive understanding of joint biomechanics by dedicating each chapter to specific joints, detailing their anatomical structure, biomechanical mechanisms, associated diseases, and pathologies. It also covers treatments, surgical interventions, and imaging-based modeling alongside numerical simulation techniques using the finite element method. This approach provides readers with an innovative perspective on the technological advancements in joint biomechanics. In addition to exploring joint-specific details, the book discusses the advantages and limitations of modern techniques.Finally, the book emphasizes the potential for these methods to improve clinical decision-making, optimize personalized treatments, and design medical devices. The integration of advanced modeling and simulation techniques enhances the understanding of the complex mechanisms of joints, contributing significantly to both academic research and practical clinical applications.

  • Insect Anatomy

    Structure and Function
    • 1st Edition
    • Bernard Moussian
    • English
    Insect Anatomy: Structure and Function provides both morphological and anatomical descriptions of insect tissues and organs and the underlying genetic mechanisms of their function using updated methods. Insects play important roles in diverse ecosystems, with subsequent, tremendous impacts on human society through disease, agriculture effects, and more. Both beneficial and detrimental insect species continuously challenge agriculture and medicine. Written by international experts of insect morphology and anatomy, this book offers concise descriptions of all parts of an insect’s anatomy, including the brain and nervous system, tracheal system, blood, reproductive organs, and kidney system.

  • Metagenomics for Microbiology

    • 2nd Edition
    • Jacques Izard + 1 more
    • English
    Metagenomics for Microbiology, Second Edition unveils the intricate and diverse world of microbial communities, emphasizing their critical roles in health, disease, and ecosystem functionality. This updated edition addresses the significant challenges in the field and introduces promising approaches to make metagenomics research more feasible. Through comprehensive revisions and over five new chapters, readers are equipped with the latest research data and analyses, advancing their understanding of microbial principles. Notably, this edition provides a robust foundation for the design and analysis of omics studies, focusing on technological underpinnings and practical applications. It remains an essential resource for characterizing microbial consortia.

  • Biosafety Level 4 (BSL4) – Virus research at the highest level of biosafety and biosecurity

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 122
    • English
    Advances in Virus Research, Volume 122 highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of timely topics, including HERVs in cancer stem cells, Nomenclature for vertical, Modelling of vertically transmitted viruses, Vertical transmission of tomato viruses, and more.

  • 100 Rare Tumors of the Digestive System

    A Case-Based Reference for Surgical Pathologists
    • 1st Edition
    • Xiaoyan Liao
    • English
    100 Rare Tumors of the Digestive System: A Case-Based Reference for Surgical Pathologists provides practicing surgical pathologists, gastroenterologists, oncologists, and surgeons with a comprehensive review on the clinical and pathologic features of rarely encountered neoplasms in the digestive system. The book uses a case-based format to cover typical clinical settings, including clinical history, symptoms, laboratory and radiographic findings, and representative histologic and immunologic pictures. This is the perfect reference for clinicians that would like to know more about updated terminology, histopathologic presentation, potential pathogenesis mechanisms, and treatment strategies for digestive disease entities.Scientists and researchers can also reference this book to find disease entities of interest, including pathogenesis, immunophenotype, and molecular findings. Multiple choice questioning is provided for readers to decide on the best diagnosis from a list of mimickers.

  • Healthcare Frontiers in the Metaverse

    Innovations and Impacts
    • 1st Edition
    • Shalli Rani
    • English
    Healthcare Frontiers in the Metaverse: Innovations and Impacts provides a deeper comprehension of the metaverse’s revolutionary effects on patient care, medical education, and operational procedures in the healthcare sector. This book Includes both the fundamentals of patient experience, provider practices, and the overall framework of the healthcare business as the democratization of medical education through virtual simulations and the individualized care enabled by AI-driven diagnostics. In 14 chapters, Healthcare Frontiers in the Metaverse: Innovations and Impacts leads the reader to an introduction to definition, elements, treatment and diagnostic in healthcare in metaverse, the next evolution in social connection, and the successor to the mobile internet. It describes the role of robots and give a view on the future scope and challenges. Healthcare Frontiers in the Metaverse: Innovations and Impacts serves as a road map for technologists and policymakers influencing the direction of healthcare as well as a help book for medical practitioners integrating metaverse technologies into their practice.

  • Medicine in Homer

    • 1st Edition
    • Eric Altschuler
    • English
    Medicine in Homer explores injuries in the great epic poems of Homer from the perspective of contemporary medical professionals. This foundational text describes injuries included in both Odyssey and The Iliad, drawing on connections to neurology, toxicology, and genetics in ancient Greek times. As human anatomy remains unchanged, a careful study of trauma anatomy in Homer provides a unique window into the epics, their composition, and the development of medicine available today.

  • Cytokine-Based Immunotherapy - Part A

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 396
    • English
    Cytokine-Based immunotherapy, Volume 396, Part A delves into the intricate world of cytokines, vital signaling proteins that orchestrate the immune response and their pivotal role in modulating various immune functions. From their fundamental mechanisms to their therapeutic applications, this book offers a thorough examination of the latest trends and developments in leveraging cytokines for immunotherapy. The book includes chapters such as Cytokine-driven cancer immune evasion mechanisms, which explores how cytokines contribute to cancer cells' ability to evade the immune system. Cytokine-based immunotherapy in hematolymphoid malignancies is also explored, discussing the use of cytokines in treating blood cancers.Targeting TNF-alpha examines the immunotherapeutic approach for alleviating neuropathic pain. The key role of immunomodulatory cytokines for the development of novel nk cell-based cancer therapies focuses on the importance of cytokines in developing new cancer treatments. Finally, complexities in the clinical development of TGFβ inhibitors covers the challenges in creating inhibitors for TGFβ.

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