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Books in Life sciences

  • Veterinary Toxicology

    Basic and Clinical Principles
    • 4th Edition
    • Ramesh C. Gupta
    • English
    Veterinary Toxicology: Basic and Clinical Principles, Fourth Edition is a unique single reference that provides a comprehensive overview on the basic principles of veterinary toxicology to any student at the DVM, MS, or PhD level while also continuing to serve as a clinical reference for practitioners. The book thoroughly updates toxicologists and advanced students on the newest approaches for diagnosing poisoning cases in all animals from chemicals, plants, and accidental or malicious intents. Many chapters are provided on topics not covered in any previous books, such as target organ toxicity, radiation and radioactive materials, FDA regulatory issues, and ethics in veterinary toxicology.Completel... revised and updated to include the most recent developments in the field animal toxins, toxicokinetics mechanism of action, toxicity, and treatment, this book is an essential resource for researchers, practicing veterinary toxicologists, advanced students in toxicology, poison control centers, as well as environmentalists, marine biologists, and animal scientists.
  • Roles of Osmolytes in Changing Environment

    • 1st Edition
    • Azamal Husen
    • English
    Roles of Osmolytes in Changing Environment is the only available comprehensive coverage of the recent advances in our understanding on how plants coordinate with different osmolytes, and their role in improving the tolerance of plants under stress conditions. Including insights of their effect against cold, heat, UV, submergence, wounding, extremes of temperature, drought, salinity, high metal concentrations, water logging, pollution, and nutrient deficiency stress, the book also explains the role of various osmolytes against phytopathogenic viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae, nematodes, and insects. Understanding the significance of different osmolytes for sustainable plant growth and production under diverse stress situations is increasingly important for both crop and non-crop plants. This volume presents the latest research and inspires further research toward osmolyte use in developing stress tolerance in plants. Roles of Osmolytes in Changing Environment is a valuable resource for scientists, researchers and advanced level students working in plant biology, plant physiology, plant stress physiology, plant biochemistry, botanical or crop sciences, environmental sciences, and ecological sciences.
  • Sustainable Goat Production in the Changing Climate

    • 1st Edition
    • Veerasamy Sejian + 2 more
    • English
    Sustainable Goat Production in the Changing Climate aims to make the global scientific and academic communities aware of the potential of goats as a livestock of the future. When compared to more popular meat sources like cattle and swine, goats have a lower carbon footprint and can aid in mitigating the effects of climate change, as well as improving food production, poverty and equity issues. This book will discuss the implications of climate change on goat production systems and emphasize the physiological potential of goats to adapt to erratically changing climatic conditions. Furthermore, the book includes chapters on strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change on goat production and highlights novel technologies used to assess the impact of heat stress in goats. Technology transfer strategies and policy-related issues will also be covered.Written and edited by an international team of experts on goats, livestock, animal agriculture, and climate-smart food systems, Sustainable Goat Production in the Changing Climate will appeal to a broad audience, from researchers to livestock specialists, veterinarians, and policymakers in food and sustainability.
  • Small Ruminant Welfare, Production and Sustainability

    • 1st Edition
    • Govind Kannan
    • English
    Small ruminant production, particularly that of sheep and goats, has steadily increased over the years, with goat production alone doubling during the past three decades. Increased public attention to the impact of livestock management methods on animal well-being warrants rigorous research and dissemination of findings to address this issue. Small Ruminant Welfare, Production, and Sustainability focuses on advances in assessing and improving small ruminant well-being and the implications for the sheep and goat sectors worldwide. A variety of assessment systems for small-ruminant wellbeing are considered, including behavior, health, physiology, immunology, productivity, product quality, neural networks, thermal imaging, facial recognition, and artificial intelligence. Current methods and novel management practices are examined as they relate to both animal welfare and improvement of production systems.Small Ruminant Welfare, Production, and Sustainability is a welcome addition to the current body of work the current body of work on small ruminant management systems and welfare. Researchers in the fields of animal science, agricultural science, neuroscience, ethics and veterinary medicine, as well as stakeholders in the small ruminant industry and policymakers will benefit from this multidisciplinary resource.
  • Cholinergic Involvement in Neurodegenerative Diseases

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 211
    • A. Claudio Cuello
    • English
    Cholinergic Involvement in Neurodegenerative Diseases, Volume 211 reviews cholinergic function in the brain as it relates to Neurodegenerative disorders. Coverage includes Alzheimer’s, dementia, Down Syndrome, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, ALS, and more. In addition, the anatomy of the cholinergic system is described as well as the distribution and function of receptors.
  • Protien Aggregation - Part A

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 145
    • English
    Protein Aggregation, book provides valuable insights into the factors driving protein aggregation, the impact on cellular function, and the role in various diseases, offering a comprehensive overview for researchers and professionals in the field of biomedicine and biochemistry.
  • Craft Beer

    New Frontiers in Brewing Science
    • 1st Edition
    • Patrizia Romano + 2 more
    • English
    Recently, both researchers and consumers have shown strong and growing interest in craft beer, which is characterized by its small batches, local breweries, and unique varieties. Craft Beer: New Frontiers in Brewing Science provides a comprehensive picture of the craft beer market, history and legal definition, brewing processes, and the qualities and styles of the end product. It emphasizes traditional and innovative microbial resources involved in the fermentation process, as well as safety, nutrition, and emerging problems, such as the sustainability of the production process.Craft Beer: New Frontiers in Brewing Science is the first and only scientific text to comprehensively summarize this exciting field. Researchers and students in interested brewing science, as well as industry specialists from beer companies will all benefit from this unique resource.
  • Emerging Trends and Applications of Deep Learning for Biomedical Data Analysis

    • 1st Edition
    • Smita Sharma + 3 more
    • English
    Emerging Trends and Applications of Deep Learning for Biomedical Data Analysis introduces the latest emerging trends and applications of deep learning in biomedical data analysis. This book delves into various use cases where deep learning is applied in industrial, social, and personal contexts within the biomedical domain. By gaining a comprehensive understanding of deep learning in biomedical data analysis, readers will develop the skills to critically evaluate research papers, methodologies, and emerging trends. In 11 chapters, this book provides insights into the fundamentals of the latest research trends in the applications of deep learning in biosciences. With several case studies and use cases, it familiarizes the reader with a comprehensive understanding of deep learning algorithms, architectures, and methodologies speci cally applicable to biomedical data analysis. This title is an ideal reference for researchers across the biomedical sciences.
  • Handbook of Translational Transcriptomics

    Research, Protocols and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Anton Buzdin
    • English
    Handbook of Translational Transcriptomics: Research, Protocols and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the field of transcriptomics. With an emphasis on the various protocols and techniques available for investigation, it acts as a practical guide to researchers for implementing their own investigations in the field.This book begins with an overview of the past, present, and potential approaches in the field of transcriptomics, with discussions of choosing the correct approach based on the research needed. It also highlights the pros and cons of each approach. Following this, it explores techniques and protocols for investigating specific approaches focusing on RNA sequencing, expression arrays, and gene expression. It then delves into data analysis and offers recommendations, guidelines, and approaches related to data interpretation. This book also considers the translation of transcriptomics to clinical use and applications in molecular diagnostics, biomarkers in medicine, and personalized medicine specific to oncology, as well as biotechnology for pharmaceutical research.Handbook of Translational Transcriptomics: Research, Protocols and Applications is a detailed reference that provides a complete view of transcriptomics, ranging from methods to handling data and medical applications. This book is an invaluable guide for researchers working across molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics and related fields, as well as graduate and PhD students in these areas.
  • Great American Diseases

    Their Effects on the Course of North American History
    • 2nd Edition
    • Ian R. Tizard + 1 more
    • English
    Great American Diseases: Their Effects on the Course of North American History, Second Edition covers significant disease epidemics that have shaped North American history, from the arrival of Smallpox with the first Europeans to the COVID-19 pandemic. It includes an introduction to the basic science of diseases, the history of vaccination in the Americas, and discussions on various diseases and their pathogens. The text concludes with a chapter on notable animal disease outbreaks. Delving deeper, the book provides engaging chapters on the societal impacts of epidemics and the evolution of medical responses.It presents a fascinating intersection of microbiology, immunology, and epidemiology enriched with contemporary outbreak examples and educational resources for biomedical students.