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  • The Physics of Protein Structure and Dynamics

    When and Why Proteins Fold or Don’t Fold
    • 1st Edition
    • September 23, 2024
    • Reinhard Schweitzer-Stenner
    • English
    The Physics of Protein Structure and Dynamics looks at various aspects of protein structure and dynamics from a physico-chemical point of view. It goes into some depth regarding the description of non-covalent forces that determine the relative stability of folded and unfolded proteins. Anharmonic protein dynamics involving motions between different minima of a rugged Gibbs energy landscape is described in great detail. The book combines various aspects of the protein folding/unfolding processes with an overview of intrinsically disordered proteins, which have attracted considerable interest of the protein community over the last 25 years but are thus far underrepresented in classroom-oriented textbooks. The book looks at protein folding and intrinsically disordered proteins as heavily interrelated topics that need to be viewed together. Furthermore, it presents some basic physico-chemical aspects of protein/peptide self-assembly into nanoscale fibrils. Intrinsically disordered peptides and proteins play a major role particularly in aggregation and self-assembly processes that lead to various diseases (Alzheimer, Parkinson, Huntington, Mad-Cow). Therefore, the relevance of protein disorder for protein self-assembly deserves a closer look. Protein self-assembly cannot be separated from protein folding since it is frequently the product of misfolding. With regard to modern theories, the folding processes are linked to insights on protein dynamics and the discovered relationship between proteins and spin glasses.

  • Autism Autonomy

    In Search of Our Human Dignity
    • 1st Edition
    • September 21, 2024
    • Elizabeth B. Torres
    • English
    Autism Autonomy: In Search of Our Human Dignity provides a new and unifying methodological framework and discusses machine learning and biometrics techniques to diagnose, characterize, and treat patterns of sensory motor control underlying autism symptoms. With the hope of improving basic research in these areas, this volume will allow readers to design better interventions and provide awareness of a number of new technologies used in the autism field. Wearable bio-sensing technologies, machine learning, and AI methods are all discussed regarding their applications to provide better self-awareness, interaction, diagnosis, and prognosis.This volume is useful for researchers and clinicians interested in learning about these new technologies and how to enhance machine learning use in ASD for the betterment of patients.

  • Effective Approaches to Global Health Issues

    • 1st Edition
    • September 20, 2024
    • Manoj Sharma + 1 more
    • English
    Effective Approaches to Global Health Issues is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary book that explores diverse topics in global health. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the complexities and challenges associated with global health from various perspectives. The book delves into historical contexts, health indicators, cultural influences, behavioral factors, communicable and non-communicable diseases, malnutrition, nutritional deficiencies, obesity, environmental health, population issues, women's and children's health, mental well-being, global health systems, and emerging issues in the field. It goes beyond a mere recitation of topics and provides an engaging narrative that examines the interconnectedness of global health issues.This is an essential reference for students, researchers, and professionals involved in public health, international development, and related disciplines. By providing a comprehensive understanding of global health issues and potential solutions, this book equips readers with the knowledge and tools to address the complex challenges of global health in their respective fields.

  • Advances in Marine Biology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 97
    • September 20, 2024
    • English
    Advances in Marine Biology, Volume 97, the latest release in this serial that highlights new advances in the field, including comprehensive chapters written by an international board of authors.

  • Planning, Writing and Reviewing Medical Device Clinical and Performance Evaluation Reports (CERs/PERs)

    A Practical Guide for the European Union and Other Countries
    • 1st Edition
    • September 19, 2024
    • Joy Frestedt
    • English
    A Practical Guide to Planning, Writing, and Reviewing Medical Device Clinical Evaluation Reports guides readers through clinical data evaluation of medical devices that is in compliance with the EU MDR requirements and other similar regulatory requirements throughout the world. This book brings together knowledge learned as the author constructed hundreds of CERs and taught thousands of learners on how to conduct clinical data evaluations. This book will support training for clinical engineers, clinical evaluation scientists, and experts reviewing medical device CERs, and will help individual writers, teams and companies to develop stronger, more robust CERs.

  • Agroecology of Edible Weeds and Non-Crop Plants

    Ecology and Socioeconomic Potential of the Associated Plant Biodiversity
    • 1st Edition
    • September 19, 2024
    • Roland Ebel + 1 more
    • English
    Agroecology of Edible Weeds and Non-Crops: Ecology and Socio-Economic Potential of Plant Biodiversity is the first book to move beyond the ethnobotanical aspect of under-utilized non crops to explore how to optimize their potential. With case studies of edible weeds and non-crop plants from around the world, including Europe and North America, in urban as well as rural settings, the book highlights the global opportunities provided by these plants. The book includes much needed information for identifying, maintaining, and benefitting from these plant species. It is ideal for agricultural professionals, educators, researchers, and students.Those interested in increasing the diversity of the farming landscape and food systems by means of edible non-crop plants have access to a plethora of information on the ethnobotany of these species. Yet little to no information exists on the agroecological requirements and potential benefits of underutilized edible non-crop plants in the context of sustainable farming systems. This book fills that knowledge gap from identifying edible weeds and non-crop plants, to exploring the ways these plants can be used to economically improve nutrition.

  • Neonatal Intensive Care for Extremely Preterm Infants

    Japanese NICU Practices to Prevent Mortality and Morbidities
    • 1st Edition
    • September 19, 2024
    • Satoshi Kusuda + 2 more
    • English
    Neonatal Intensive Care for Extremely Preterm Infants: Japanese NICU Practices to Prevent Mortality and Morbidities presents the latest updates from top Japanese researchers at top Japanese institutions who come together to share their knowledge and implementation strategies globally. Utilizing the same drugs and devices found in NICUs worldwide, this title reviews how Japanese NICUs use them most effectively to improve outcomes in highest-risk infants.Chapters cover resuscitation and respiratory care, circulatory support, neurological care, fluid management, nutrition support, and infection control. Final chapters are devoted to sharing details of the Japanese NICU clinical environment as well as best practices for extremely preterm infant follow-up after NICU discharge. Researchers and clinicians worldwide will find this title to be an invaluable resource in improving outcomes for this most vulnerable population.

  • Integrative Omics in Parkinson's Disease

    • 1st Edition
    • September 19, 2024
    • Joanne Trinh
    • English
    Integrative Omics in Parkinson’s Disease provides a comprehensive understanding of the current literature on high-throughput technologies relating to discoveries for Parkinson's disease etiology. This emerging field uses large omics datasets to investigate the etiology of Parkinson’s disease and other forms of parkinsonism. The book traces the evolution of omics technologies from the discovery of monogenic Parkinson's disease forms. Chapters delve into genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, artificial intelligence, and gene-environment interactions. Furthermore, it examines the potential therapeutic applications of these advancements and provides insights into the future of omics research in Parkinson's disease.

  • Advances in Cancer Research

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 164
    • September 19, 2024
    • English
    the latest release in this ongoing, well-regarded serial, provides invaluable information on the exciting and fast-moving field of cancer research, with this updated edition covering chapters on A bioinformatic-driven prediction of MDA9 transcriptional variants’ roles in cancer progression and treatment, Redox, cysteines, and kinases - A triad sustaining myeloid leukemia, The RAF cysteine-rich domain: structure, function, and role in disease , Membrane Potential: a new hallmark of cancer, Recent Advances and Progress in Immunotherapy of Solid Cancers, and much more.Other sections explore Precision Medicine: Non-Invasive Therapeutic Agent Delivery with Focused Ultrasound and Microbubbles and Anti-Cancer Activity of Capsaicin and its Analogs in Gynecological Cancers.

  • Postharvest Technologies and Quality Control of Shrimp

    • 1st Edition
    • September 18, 2024
    • Nilesh Nirmal + 2 more
    • English
    Postharvest Technologies and Quality Control of Shrimp provides the most updated and comprehensive knowledge on conventional chemical additives, novel natural preservatives, innovative technologies, and packaging solutions employed to enhance the quality and safety of shrimp and shrimp products. The book disseminates current developments in natural preservatives as well as advancements in new technologies to extend the shelf-life of shrimp and their products during different storage conditions. Edited by experts in the field of fisheries and seafood science, this book provides its readership with a broad overview of shrimp postharvest quality losses.The authors have gathered a wealth of recent information and guidance on the utilization of natural preservatives and novel technologies for the quality control of shrimp. Subsequent chapters discuss the impact of handling, processing, and storage on shrimp postharvest quality, followed by various preservatives and technologies employed to retard described quality losses. The book concludes with a discussion of safety and regulation issues related to food additives.

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