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Books in Life sciences

  • Advances in Bioelectromagnetism

    Innovations and Applications in Healthcare
    • 1st Edition
    • Tuan Anh Nguyen
    • English
    Advances in Bioelectromagnetism: Innovations and Applications in Healthcare offers a comprehensive exploration of bio-waves—natural electromagnetic signals generated by living cells, tissues, and organisms. Delving into core principles, such as the natural frequency of human bio-waves, the book examines how these waves interact with external electromagnetic fields. It presents groundbreaking research and applications, emphasizing technologies like brain-computer interfaces, electroencephalograp... and bioresonance therapy that leverage bio-wave modifications for the diagnosis and treatment of various health conditions. The book also highlights future directions in the field, including real-time bio-wave monitoring powered by advanced digital signal processing and AI-driven machine learning algorithms.It serves as a vital resource for academic researchers, biomedical professionals, and entrepreneurs in biomedical engineering, biophysics, biotechnology, and smart healthcare. By addressing gaps in existing literature, this work fosters innovation and sets new directions for bio-wave research and healthcare applications.

  • Fundamentals and Design of Drug Delivery Systems

    A Textbook with Lab Activities
    • 1st Edition
    • Wujie Zhang
    • English
    Fundamentals and Design of Drug Delivery Systems: A Textbook with Lab Activities is an essential resource for pharmaceutical sciences and engineering students. Covering all key concepts related to drug delivery courses, it introduces basic pharmacology, barriers to drug delivery, drug targeting, and novel drug delivery systems. Design considerations and approaches are thoroughly illustrated. The textbook reflects nanotechnology in various chapters and includes practical lab activities, providing a comprehensive understanding of drug delivery systems, experimental design, and data analysis. It is ideally suited for upper-undergraduate and graduate courses.In addition to the foundational material, the textbook delves into cutting-edge topics such as biomimetic drug delivery systems, targeted delivery systems, stimuli-responsive systems, and micro/nano-robots-ba... drug delivery systems. Emerging fields like cell therapy, artificial intelligence (AI) in drug delivery, and 3D printing-based systems are also explored. Professionals in the Pharma industry will benefit from the innovative concepts and platforms presented, making it a valuable addition to their resources.

  • Placebo Responses in Neurologic Clinical Trials, An Issue of Neurologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 44-1
    • Aziz Shaibani + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Neurologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Aziz Shaibani and Fabrizio Benedetti bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Placebo Responses in Neurologic Clinical Trials. Top experts discuss the placebo response (not just the placebo effect) across a variety of neurologic clinical trials, providing an important overview of the occurrence and magnitude of the placebo response in different neurologic disorders. This issue offers key information for clinical trials in neurology as well as for clinical practice.

  • The Future of Human Evolution

    • 1st Edition
    • Rene J. Herrera + 1 more
    • English
    The Future of Human Evolution provides a discussion of how cultural, biological and microevolutionary (drift, selection, and mutation) pressures might affect our future as a species. The book is split into twelve chapters, beginning with evolutionary forecasting, and gene and culture coevolution. It then discusses life expectancy and population growth, followed by chapters on mutation rates, climate change and diet. This book also explores artificial selection and ‘designer babies’, trans-humanism and artificial intelligence (machine-human symbiosis), inequality and the colonization of space. The Future of Human Evolution serves as a valuable resource for both researchers and students studying human evolution and human population genetics, as well as non-academics with an interest in human evolution.

  • Plant Receptors in Cellular Signaling

    Key Regulators of Development and Stress Adaptation
    • 1st Edition
    • Aryadeep Roychoudhury
    • English
    Plant Receptors in Cellular Signaling provides a comprehensive account of how plants perceive and respond to internal and external cues through receptor-mediated pathways. The volume integrates structural, functional, and mechanistic perspectives to examine the diverse spectrum of plant receptors—including phytohormone receptors, growth regulator receptors, receptor-like kinases, and multiprotein complexes—that orchestrate growth, development, and survival under changing conditions.The book explains receptor functions in auxin, gibberellin, cytokinin, abscisic acid, ethylene, jasmonate, salicylic acid, brassinosteroid, strigolactone, and karrikin signaling, while also addressing membranebound and cytoplasmic kinases, glutamate-like receptors, and other critical signaling components. By linking structural biology with functional outcomes, it shows how protein conformation and ligand recognition determine specificity and regulatory control.Emphasizing the interplay and crosstalk among receptor-mediated pathways, the text demonstrates how plants translate complex signals into precise cellular responses that regulate gene expression, coordinate development, and enable adaptation to biotic and abiotic stresses.Rich in mechanistic detail and conceptual breadth, Plant Receptors in Cellular Signaling is an essential reference for researchers and academics in plant biology, molecular signaling, stress physiology, and related fields seeking to understand how plants transform signals into adaptive strategies.

  • Phytochemical Analysis by Modern Techniques

    Recent Trends and Future Perspectives
    • 1st Edition
    • Deepak Kasote + 3 more
    • English
    Phytochemical Analysis by Modern Techniques: Recent Trends and Future Perspectives offers cutting-edge qualitative and quantitative methods. Beginning with an overview of conventional and modern extraction strategies used in phytochemical analysis, the book builds upon this knowledge by outlining state-of-the art modern techniques including vibrational spectroscopy and hyphenated HPLC-MS. The book emphasizes detailed, reproducible methods and real-world case studies, making the techniques accessible to readers from neighboring scientific fields. In addition to extraction strategies and modern techniques, the book covers metabolomics and diverse analytical tools to enhance holistic understanding of phytochemical analysis. It is an ideal resource for researchers, students, and professionals in analytical chemistry, pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, natural product research, ethnopharmacology, and food chemistry.

  • Nanocarriers in Prostate Cancer

    Advanced Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies
    • 1st Edition
    • Bhupendra G. Prajapati + 3 more
    • English
    Nanocarriers in Prostate Cancer: Advanced Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies provides a comprehensive, up-to-date resource on the latest advancements in nanotechnology for prostate cancer therapy. Sections delve into different types of nanomaterials, including polymeric nanoparticles, DNA origami nanocarriers, and dendrimers. Each chapter explores their unique applications in targeted drug delivery, imaging, and therapeutic strategies, providing detailed insights into how nanotechnology revolutionizes prostate cancer care. This book benefits researchers, clinicians, and students focused on oncology and nanomedicine by offering a deep dive into the potential of nanocarriers in prostate cancer treatment.This book bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and clinical applications, offering insights into how various nanocarriers enhance drug delivery, improve imaging techniques, and provide targeted, less invasive treatments. It serves as a valuable resource for developing more effective, personalized treatments, leading to improved patient outcomes and reduced toxicity associated with traditional therapies.

  • Advances in Cancer Research

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 168
    • English
    Advances in Cancer Research, Volume 168 in this ongoing series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Plasticity in cell adhesion during cancer progression, AEG-1 on Cancer Drug Resistance: From Molecular Insights to Therapeutic Challenges, Multimodal AI to differentiate tumor progression from treatment effect in glioblastoma, The Role of Epigenetic Modifications in Mediating Cancer Health Disparities, In search of a targetable immune profile for acute myeloid leukemia, Notch signaling in tumorigenesis and maintenance of cancer stem cells, and much more.

  • Hypnosis: Part B

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 185
    • English
    Hypnosis: Part B, Volume 185, the latest release in the International Review of Neurobiology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.

  • Fenichel. Neurología pediátrica clínica

    • 9th Edition
    • J. Eric Piña-Garza + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Con un enfoque práctico y accesible basado en la observación de los signos y los síntomas, la novena edición de Fenichel. Neurología pediátrica clínica proporciona una base sólida para el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de los principales trastornos neurológicos de la infancia, al tiempo que le permite estar al día de los avances en este campo. Se trata de una acreditada guía paso a paso que considera cada síntoma en términos de diagnóstico diferencial y tratamiento, reflejando la evaluación y el manejo de los pacientes en la práctica clínica. Esta edición revisada es una introducción ideal a este campo complejo y en continuo cambio.

  • Diagnostik und Therapie neurologischer Erkrankungen

    State of the Art 2025/26
    • 7th Edition
    • Uwe Zettl + 1 more
    • German
    Das State of the Art-Wissen in der NeurologieIn „Diagnostik und Therapie neurologischer Erkrankungen“ haben renommierte Autorinnen und Autoren die Recherche und Sichtung von Fachjournalen für Sie übernommen. Das Wesentliche in diesem Fachbereich ist editiert und übersichtlich zusammengefasst. So erlangen Sie auf einen Blick neueste Erkenntnisse zu Diagnostik und Therapie der häufigsten neurologischen Erkrankungen.Informa... sind kompakt tabellarisch dargestelltOptimal für den schnellen Überblick über ein Krankheitsbildinklus... Hinweisen, wie Sie leitliniengerecht am besten vorgehen und mögliche Fallstricke vermeiden.Valides, evidenzbasiertes Wissen hilft Ihnen, Ihre Patientinnen und Patienten bestmöglich zu diagnostizieren und zu behandeln.Neueste Studien, Forschungsergebnisse und Diskussionen zeigen Ihnen mögliche Perspektiven auf.Ein MUSS für alle Neurologinnen und Neurologen, die sich fort- und weiterbilden sowie up to date bleiben wollen!

  • Handbook of Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 35
    • Rosario Moratalla + 1 more
    • English
    The Handbook of Parkinson’s Disease Mechanisms offers an integrated overview of the fundamental research devoted to understanding its causes and mechanisms, highlighting recent advances and clinical significance. With a strong focus on cellular and animal model studies, this book also examines the etiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology and underlying symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.Written with an interdisciplinary approach, this book provides thorough research that will be of interest to researchers, clinicians and graduate students interested in neurodegenerative diseases.

  • Geometric Morphometrics for Biologists

    A Primer
    • 3rd Edition
    • Miriam Zelditch + 1 more
    • English
    Geometric Morphometrics for Biologists: A Primer, Third Edition explores how these geometric methods allow for the study of biological shape by incorporating the geometry of organisms throughout data analyses. Novel content on phylogenetic comparative methods, evolutionary morphology, analyses of disparity, genetics of shape, and simulating shape data is included. This edition delivers step-by-step guidance on how to effectively utilize updated analytical software while also providing guidance on important methodologies that remain relevant to the field to ensure clear and effective instruction to audiences new to this branch of data analysis.It succeeds the second edition as the primary resource for teaching modern geometric methods of shape analysis to students, researchers, and practicing scientists in the field of organismal biology. Users will find it to be an immensely valuable introduction for students and practicing biologists interested in learning applications of multivariate statistics and matrix algebra to organismal biology.

  • Appetite Interrupted

    The Role of Predators in Shaping the Behavioral Ecology and Physiology of Satiety
    • 1st Edition
    • James A. Carr
    • English
    Appetite Interrupted: The Role of Predators in Shaping the Behavioral Ecology and Physiology of Satiety examines the mechanisms that suppress feeding in vertebrate animals within the physiological and ecological contexts that drove their evolution. It emphasizes the role of predation as a selective pressure, noting that the adaptive significance of these inhibitory mechanisms may help identify novel neuroendocrine pathways in future research. Written by a leading expert in the field, this book systematically explores behavioral ecology, evolutionary pressures, physiological processes, and stressors that impact foraging and feeding behaviors in vertebrates. Early chapters address why animals stop eating, reviewing the selective pressures that drive the evolution of both slow and rapid mechanisms for suppressing hunger and appetite. Central chapters delve into the physiological controls that have evolved to inhibit feeding, including the immense impacts of stress, anxiety, and fear on food intake. The book concludes with an examination of these pathways in humans and the evolution of obesity. While Appetite Interrupted comparatively approaches the mechanisms controlling food intake, predation, and hunger from an ecological perspective, its coverage of disordered satiety translates to practical and clinical applications of human nutrition. It is therefore an indispensable resource for students, researchers, and industry professionals across broad animal science and healthcare fields.

  • Green Flexible Electronics for Sustainable Healthcare

    • 1st Edition
    • Anitha Velu + 4 more
    • English
    Flexible electronics, or flex circuits, involve the construction of electrical circuits using flexible plastic substrates, such as polyimide, PEEK, or transparent conductive polyester sheets. Flexible electronic assemblies are made using a variety of manufacturing techniques, including printing, laminating, and deposition, which enables the circuit board to bend or take on a desired shape. They allow the user to create extremely flexible, light-weight, and thin electronic components such as batteries, screens, and sensors. Green Flexible Electronics for Sustainable Healthcare discusses incorporating flexible and printed electronics in the field of sustainable healthcare. It details how to utilise natural materials in the design, fabrication and application of flexible electronic-based wearables and sensors. It also offers a detailed analysis of the effects and challenges of integrating flexible electronics within the healthcare ecosystem. Green Flexible Electronics for Sustainable Healthcare considers the implications of the advances in flexible electronics with regards data privacy, security and scalability.

  • Electrocardiographic Left Ventricular Hypertrophy

    Looking Beyond Left Ventricular Mass
    • 1st Edition
    • Ljuba Bachárová + 1 more
    • English
    Electrocardiographic Left Ventricular Hypertrophy: Looking Beyond Left Ventricular Mass provides an innovative perspective on electrocardiograms (ECGs) usage for evaluation of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). It links contemporary research results with clinical practice in order to advance application of this cornerstone technology. Specifically, it highlights how standard ECGs can provide unique information on the cardiac electric field in LVH patients.This book recognizes and fulfills the urgent need to change the classical diagnostic paradigms of ECG diagnosis in LVH. To do so, it turns attention to so-called false-negative ECG findings that in truth provide valuable information that largely overlooked. When used to their fullest potential, these results can be used for enhanced diagnosis, selection of targeted therapy and cardiovascular risk assessment.

  • Extracellular Vesicles: Advances and Perspectives in Treatments, Therapies, and Vaccination

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 96
    • English
    Extracellular Vesicles: Advances and Perspectives in Treatments, Therapies, and Vaccination, Volume 96 explores the field of extracellular vesicles (EVs) and their potential applications in treatments, therapies, and vaccination. Covering a broad range of topics from EV-based biomarker detection to vaccine development and theranostic applications, this new release in the series includes chapters on Extracellular Vesicles: Advances in Treatments, Therapies, and Vaccination, Extracellular Vesicles: Advances in Therapies and Vaccination in virus, Products of excretion-secretion and extracellular vesicles derived from zoonotic helminths: a two-face response, and more.Additional sections cover Extracellular Vesicles in Fungal Pathogenesis: Mechanisms and Implications, Extracellular vesicle-based vaccines: a promising approach for parasitic diseases, Extracellular Vesicles as Vaccines Against Infectious Diseases, EVs and images, Bacterial Outer Membrane Vesicles: Potential and Applications in Next-Generation Vaccines, Theranostic application of extracellular vesicles in breast cancer, and much more.

  • Advances in Biomembranes and Lipid Self-Assembly

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 42
    • English
    Advances in Biomembranes and Lipid Self-Assembly, Volume 42 highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.

  • Non-Bovine Milk-Derived Bioactive Peptides

    Production, Characterization, and Biofunctionalities
    • 1st Edition
    • Subrota Hati + 1 more
    • English
    Non-Bovine Milk Derived Bioactive Peptides: Production, Characterization, and Biofunctionalities provides an overview of the diverse biological effects of these compounds, particularly focusing on their health promoting effects, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes prevention, along with their antimicrobial and anti-oxidative properties. Novel mechanisms of action responsible for the bioactivity of non-bovine milks are also proposed. Written and edited by a global team of experts, this resource is ideal for researchers and academics in the fields of dairy science, nutrition, food and beverage science.In addition, this book will also be of interest to those working in the dairy food industry, particularly in research and product development.

  • Medical Devices in Modern Healthcare

    Current Research on New Materials and Engineering, Device Evaluation and Regulatory Implications
    • 1st Edition
    • Sougata Jana + 1 more
    • English
    Medical Devices in Modern Healthcare: Current Research on New Materials and Engineering, Device Evaluation and Regulatory Implications provides a comprehensive approach to existing and future technological developments in medical devices and their role in biomedical engineering. In particular, the book looks at the fabrication/manufact... of medical devices across a wide range of device sectors. Importantly, regulatory perspectives and implications are considered in detail.

  • Viral Proteases

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 58
    • English
    Viral Proteases, Volume 58 in The Enzymes series, presents a comprehensive overview of recent advances in the structural and functional understanding of viral proteases and their potential as drug targets. This new volume includes chapters covering a wide range of topics, including Viral proteases as targets for antiviral drugs, Structural biology of viral proteases, Computational approaches for designing viral protease inhibitors, The peptidomimetic approach for the design of viral protease inhibitors, HIV protease and its inhibition, and much more.Additional sections cover Hepatitis C virus (HCV) proteases: structure, function and inhibition strategies, Coronaviruses main proteases and their inhibitors, Coronaviruses papain-like proteases, Flaviviruses proteases (Zika, West Nile, Dengue), Bacteriophage endolysins, and Challenges for developing selective viral protease inhibitors as anti-infectives.

  • Dietary, Sensory and Gastronomic Applications

    Exploring Unconventional Food Sources Volume 2
    • 1st Edition
    • Tanmay Sarkar + 1 more
    • English
    Dietary, Sensory and Gastronomic Applications: Exploring Unconventional Food Sources Volume 2, showcases how untapped food sources can be harnessed for product development. Highlighting dietary enrichment, heightened sensory experiences, and enhanced functional attributes, this book provides insights into innovative plant-based ingredient solutions for those wanting to take their products to the next level to meet myriad dietary needs in a sustainable way. Dietary, Sensory and Gastronomic Applications: Exploring Unconventional Food Sources Volume 2, takes a deep dive into exploring microbes for food production and consumption and looks at the challenges and opportunities for product shelf-life extension, texture modification, sugar substitutions and natural pigmentation enhancement. It also explores novel texturizers, emulsifiers and surfactants, and acidulants and pH regulators to achieve enhanced sensory characteristics such as mouthfeel, flavor balance and umami. The book concludes with innovations in edible packaging, the use of functional and designer lipids for the food industry and how to navigate the challenges around these new culinary innovations. A complementary volume highlighting the health, nutrition and sustainability of unconventional foods and how they can diversify diets and enhance future meals is also available.

  • Agricultural Insights from Space

    Machine Learning Applications in Satellite Data Analysis
    • 1st Edition
    • Dharmendra Singh + 2 more
    • English
    Agricultural Insights from Space offers a comprehensive exploration of how geospatial technology and machine learning are transforming modern agriculture. From satellite data acquisition and soil mapping to crop classification, yield prediction, and irrigation optimization, this volume presents cutting-edge methods for advancing precision and sustainable farming.Key chapters highlight the integration of spatial data with AI to monitor crop health, track pest and disease outbreaks, manage livestock, and map agroforestry systems. The use of climate data and deep learning models illustrates how these innovations strengthen resilience and support informed decision-making in the face of environmental challenges.Through detailed methodologies and real-world case studies, including applications of Lagrange polynomials, deep learning ensembles, and synthetic data generation, the book showcases practical solutions that bridge research and implementation.Wheth... applied in academic research, fieldwork, or technology development, Agricultural Insights from Space offers a multidisciplinary foundation for tackling complex agricultural challenges. It empowers readers to harness emerging technologies not just to improve efficiency, but to reshape agricultural systems for long-term sustainability and impact.

  • Dissipative Particle Dynamics

    Fundamentals and Applications in Soft Matter Science and Engineering
    • 1st Edition
    • Alexander V. Neimark + 1 more
    • English
    Dissipative Particle Dynamics: Fundamentals and Applications in Soft Matter Science and Engineering comprehensively presents the fundamentals of dissipative particle dynamics (DPD) theoretical formulations and computational strategies, providing practical guidance on the application of DPD models to various colloidal and interfacial phenomena involving phase separations, self-assembly and transport in complex fluids, polymeric, surfactant, nanoparticle, and biological systems. In addition, the book contains instructive advice on efficient implementation of the DPD models in open-source computational packages. Since the introduction of the principles of DPD methodology, multiple efforts have been made to improve the computational basis of DPD, and to devise advanced versions and modifications. There are numerous research papers on this topic, but no books until now. Readers will find this to be a comprehensive reference source of multifaceted, interdisciplinary applications that provides practical guidance for efficient computational implementation.

  • Starchy Crops Waste Valorization

    Recovery and Treatment
    • 1st Edition
    • Marney Pascoli Cereda + 1 more
    • English
    Starchy Crops Waste Valorization: Recovery and Treatment, the fifth volume in the Underground Starchy Crops of South American Origin series, provides information on the applied level of producing and using starch from a range of plants grown in tropical and subtropical areas with South American origin. The book presents collecting information about products that are generally considered as waste and can therefore cause serious pollution problems in starch-processing industries. Edited by experts with a solid background in starch extraction research, the books in this series are aimed at anyone involved in research and development, new technology processes, quality control, and legislation. The Underground Starchy Crops of South American Origin book series brings information on the applied level of producing and using starch from a range of plants grown in tropical and subtropical areas that have South American origin. As the final volume in the series, Starchy Crops Waste Valorization: Recovery and Treatment enables stakeholders to valorize waste by transforming it into by-products that can reach the market and reduce processing costs. It also explains how to reduce or eliminate problems of environmental contamination. Residues covered are of two types: crop residues and industrial residues.

  • Advances in Marine Biology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 102
    • English
    Advances in Marine Biology, Volume 102 in the Advances in Marine Biology series, the latest release in this long-standing serial, presents cutting-edge developments in marine biology with a focus on diverse themes influencing ocean ecosystems. This volume features chapters on highly informative topics such as The Inclusion of habitat quality into fisheries models, The urgent need to better define, quantify and identify the drivers of "water quality" on tropical coral reefs (opinion article), Indigenous knowledge and marine systems, and Sensory perception in marine larvae.

  • Cordyceps Fungus

    Scientific Discoveries and Health Products
    • 1st Edition
    • Jian-Yong wu + 2 more
    • English
    Cordyceps Fungus: Scientific Discoveries and Health Products provides a systematic and comprehensive description of the process technology, product quality and beneficial functions, and underlying scientific background of cordyceps. The book covers the development of knowledge and technology in related areas, such as polysaccharides as major bioactive ingredients, biological characteristics, chemical composition and bioactivities, traditional uses and mycelial fermentation of cordyceps sinensis, besides analysis and characterization, bioactivity assessment, anti-inflammation activity, and conclusions and future perspectives of cordyceps fungus.Written by world-leading authorities in the area, this book serves not only as a valuable reference for this special and valuable fungal species, but also for other medicinal fungi.

  • Drug Discovery Approaches for the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Disorders

    Alzheimer's Disease
    • 2nd Edition
    • Adeboye Adejare
    • English
    Drug Discovery Approaches for the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Disorders: Alzheimer’s Disease, Second Edition delves into the complexities of drug discovery, specifically for Alzheimer's Disease, presenting the necessary paradigm for future success in research and treatment. This edition is thoroughly updated with recent developments in therapeutic strategies, including amyloid hypothesis, tau, apo E, insulin, and others, and introduces a new chapter on drug delivery to the brain. Additionally, the book encompasses diagnosis, epidemiology, drug discovery strategies, current therapeutics, and more, offering a comprehensive approach to Alzheimer's Disease.It covers the latest in targeted drug design, preclinical studies, and animal models, making it an essential resource for pharmaceutical scientists, pharmacologists, neuroscientists, and clinical researchers. Patients and advocacy groups can also gain valuable insights from the overview of current treatments and scientific advancements in the field.

  • Inorganic Biomaterials for Drug Delivery

    • 1st Edition
    • Amit Kumar Nayak + 2 more
    • English
    Inorganic Biomaterials for Drug Delivery covers a wide range of inorganic biomaterial types and their properties, from traditional materials like ceramics, metallics, and bioglasses to novel composites and nano-engineered inorganic biomaterials. Biocompatibility, toxicity, and regulatory considerations are also thoroughly discussed, ensuring the reader is fully equipped for efficient biomaterials selection and utilization in drug delivery applications. This is a must-have reference for those working in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical science, pharmacology, chemical engineering, and clinical science.

  • Comprehensive Guide to Inulin

    Applications in Health, Nutrition and Consumer Products
    • 1st Edition
    • Wasim Akram + 2 more
    • English
    Comprehensive Guide to Inulin: Applications in Health, Nutrition and Consumer Products explores the multifaceted role of this prebiotic soluble fiber. Providing the latest research on prebiotics, this book examines the beneficial effects of inulin consumption and its practical applications for improving diet, health, and therapeutic solutions. Its role as a sustainable ingredient formulations for consumer food product development and pharmaceutical products is also explored. Through contributions from leading experts across 18 chapters, the book looks at the comparative health benefits of inulin versus other soluble dietary fibers, its therapeutic roles in disease management, and its significant impact on precision nutrition. Case studies showcase practical applications of inulin in functional foods, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceutical innovations. Readers will also gain insights on how inulin plays a pivotal role in not only gut health but also mental wellness and behavioral health, offering a holistic approach to nutrition that resonates with both the food science and medical professional communities.

  • Advances in Insect Physiology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 69
    • English
    Advances in Insect Physiology, Volume 69 in this acclaimed series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Molecular Signaling, Pharmacology, and Physiology of Octopamine and Tyramine Receptors as Potential Insect Pest Control Targets, and One problem, many solutions: Female reproduction is regulated by chemically diverse pheromones across insects.

  • Axon Regrowth

    The Neurobiology of Nerve and Axon Regeneration
    • 1st Edition
    • Douglas W Zochodne
    • English
    In the second edition of Axon Regrowth: The Neurobiology of Nerve and Axon Regeneration, this comprehensive volume explores the intricate processes of nerve and axon regeneration, addressing one of the most prevalent challenges in neurology. Building on the foundation of the original 2008 publication, this revised edition includes critical new chapters on central nervous system axon regeneration and nerve repair, highlighting both the similarities and differences in regenerative mechanisms between peripheral and central neurons. The book offers an in-depth examination of topics such as axonal degeneration, the biology of Schwann cells, and the role of growth factors and intrinsic signaling pathways. It also discusses the complexities of delayed reinnervation and the potential of dorsal root ganglia and ganglion stem cells in therapeutic approaches. By evaluating experimental neuropathies, this resource provides valuable insights for researchers and clinicians striving to develop effective strategies for nerve repair. With its meticulous review of molecular mechanisms and experimental methodologies, this edition serves as an essential guide for understanding and addressing the challenges of nerve regeneration.

  • Biochar

    Science, Applications, and Future Prospects for Sustainable Solutions
    • 1st Edition
    • Sivaperumal Sivaramakrishnan + 1 more
    • English
    Biochar: Science, Applications, and Future Prospects for Sustainable Solutions provides a thorough understanding of biochar, a carbon-rich material produced from biomass pyrolysis. This book explores biochar's scientific principles, diverse applications, and its role in sustainability. It addresses its use in agriculture, environmental management, and renewable energy, and delves into emerging technologies and future prospects. With a strong focus on practical implementation, the book covers methods of biochar synthesis, its physical and chemical properties, and factors influencing nutrient retention. Detailed case studies demonstrate the effectiveness of biochar in agriculture, waste management, urban settings, and community projects, showcasing its environmental benefits and economic viability.The book is divided into sections that cover the science behind biochar, its role in carbon sequestration, diverse applications, practical guidelines for implementation, techno-economic assessments, and regulatory considerations. It also explores emerging applications and challenges in biochar research, including innovations in odor control, pest management, and potential advancements in technology and medical applications. This book is an essential resource for research scholars and scientists in environmental science, ecology, agriculture, biotechnology, and industrial engineering.

  • Artificial Intelligence in Patient Counselling

    • 1st Edition
    • Bhupendra G. Prajapati + 3 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence in Patient Counselling explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence in enhancing patient counseling and education. The book delves into how cutting-edge AI technology is reshaping the healthcare landscape, improving patient experiences, and driving better health outcomes. It provides a comprehensive overview of the ways AI can address the challenges of personalized and effective patient care. Sections cover a wide range of topics, including the creation of personalized treatment plans through AI's analysis of patient data, the emergence of AI-powered virtual health assistants for 24/7 support, and the use of predictive analytics to identify early disease progression. Additionally, it explores AI-enhanced medical imaging, empathetic AI chatbots, ethical considerations, and real-world case studies that illustrate the tangible benefits of AI in patient counseling and education. By offering insights from leading experts, it empowers readers to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape with confidence and compassion. The book provides essential knowledge and tools for improving patient outcomes and modernizing patient care through AI-driven solutions, making it a valuable resource for understanding the impact of AI on patient care and education.

  • Biochemical and Molecular Mechanisms of Secondary Metabolites in Metabolic Diseases

    • 1st Edition
    • Kanwal Rehman + 1 more
    • English
    Biochemical and Molecular Mechanisms of Secondary Metabolites in Metabolic Diseases explores the therapeutic potential and pharmacological roles of secondary metabolites (SMs) in managing metabolic disorders. This comprehensive volume provides a detailed examination of the biochemical pathways, molecular mechanisms, and pharmacodynamics of SMs, offering insights into their potential as future drug candidates for metabolic diseases. The book begins by explaining the differences between secondary and primary metabolites, providing clear classification and organization of SMs. It highlights recent research on SMs, including receptor interactions and molecular signal transduction pathways, to showcase their potential as interventions against metabolic disorders.The role and mechanistic details of SMs at the molecular level are illustrated, emphasizing their pharmacological participation in treating conditions such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and inflammation. This book is an essential resource for students and professionals in pharmacy, medical subjects, nursing, herbal medicine, and traditional medicine programs, aligning with curricula in medical ethnobotany, ethnopharmacology, pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, and related fields. It also serves as a valuable reference for researchers in pharmacology, biochemistry, and medicinal chemistry, as well as clinicians interested in natural product-based therapeutics for managing metabolic conditions.

  • The Calliphoridae of Forensic Significance

    • 1st Edition
    • David B. Rivers + 1 more
    • English
    The Calliphoridae of Forensic Significance offers a focused and in-depth discussion on the biology, ecology, and behavior of blow flies relevant to medico-legal entomology in North America. Moving from introductory information to advanced applications, this book covers recent developments, current challenges, and research needs for the calliphorids most relevant to forensic entomology and how these topics can influence the use of these insects in the court of law. The book will be useful for students enrolled in forensic entomology, biological forensics, forensic anthropology, and related course work, as well as attorneys and law enforcement that utilize entomological evidence in casework.

  • Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecologic Surgery

    Management, Surgical Approaches, and Post-Operative Care
    • 1st Edition
    • Jennifer E Dietrich + 3 more
    • English
    Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecologic Surgery: Management, Surgical Approaches, and Post-Operative Care is an excellent and novel resource to understanding the management of adolescent gynecologic patients as written by top experts. The book offers detailed pearls of surgery and has a preoperative planning approach to abdominal, laparoscopic, and vaginal surgeries, as well as postoperative considerations. This is a comprehensive but easy-to-follow step-by-step surgical atlas for PAG surgeries organized in a historical context with the most recent research advances in the field. It provides expert views and perspectives with visuals to aid in learning useful to anyone in, or interested in, the field.

  • Genome Analysis

    Principles and Methods
    • 1st Edition
    • Dev Bukhsh Singh + 1 more
    • English
    Genome Analysis: Principles and Methods provides recent and advanced information about genome analysis approaches and techniques to study and annotate the structure and function of the genome. It is a compendium of important topics such as NGS analysis, genome fragmentation and assembly, metagenomics, cloning and expression, physical marker analysis, transcriptome data analysis, sequence alignment and comparison, evolutionary analysis, SNP analysis, genome-based disease diagnosis and therapies, micro-RNAs, pharmacogenomics, genetic approaches to disease intervention, and challenges with opportunities in genome analysis and genomics, etc.The latest developments in the field are discussed, and key concepts are introduced to ensure readers understand advanced concepts and methodologies in the area. The book serves as a valuable guide to the present, emerging, and evolving research methodologies in the field.

  • Coconut-Based Beverages and Products

    • 1st Edition
    • Ravi Pandiselvam + 2 more
    • English
    Coconut-based beverages have recently grown in popularity, and research output has reflected this trend. Younger consumers are increasingly focused on health and wellness, and coconut beverages contain a range of electrolytes, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. They have a unique taste that is naturally sweet, refreshing, and nutty in flavor. Coconut-Based Beverages and Products covers a wide range of coconut-based drinks, as well as other selected coconut products. A chapter is dedicated to each type of drink or product and key elements such as chemistry, nutritional profile, production standards, preservation, and packaging methods are covered as appropriate for each product. Coconut-based Beverages and Products provides a comprehensive view of the recent developments in the production and processing of coconut-based products with a focus on beverages, as well as their nutritional benefits. Information on clinical trials and the future outlook of research also help readers identify areas for further investigation, innovation, and product development.

  • Lateral Flow Assays

    From Bench to Market
    • 1st Edition
    • Sibel Ayşıl Özkan + 1 more
    • English
    Lateral Flow Assays: From Bench to Market provides a detailed understanding of lateral flow assays (LFAs), the technology behind them, and their potential uses. The book opens with a discussion of the key elements of LFAs before covering a range of different LFA types, including aptamer-based and SERS-based LFAs. Applications across the biosciences and beyond are explored, such as virus detection, including Covid-19, bacteria detection, hormonal detection, and cancer biomarkers. LFAs for the detection of narcotics, environmental pollutants, food additives, allergens, toxins, and metabolites are also explored. The book then discusses commercialization aspects of LFAs before looking to future developments.This book offers a complete overview of these biosensors and is an ideal reference for researchers and lab technicians across the biomedical sciences who work with these devices. It is also relevant to researchers and practitioners in food chemistry, the environmental industry, and pharmaceutical companies, in addition to those involved in the development of lateral flow devices.

  • Handbook of Endocannabinoid Function in the Central Nervous System

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 33
    • Olivier J. Manzoni + 1 more
    • English
    Handbook of Endocannabinoid Function in the Central Nervous System, a new release in the Handbook of Behavioral Neuroscience series, offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to understanding the role of the endocannabinoid system in functions of the central nervous system. This new volume brings together the most influential and internally recognized experts in the field to provide a detailed overview of the physiological and pathophysiological roles of endocannabinoids in CNS activity. It covers the history, functional anatomy, and neurophysiology of the endocannabinoid system, moving on to assess endocannabinoid roles across human lifespans, and in behavioral control.Final sections of the book explore the use of endocannabinoids in psychiatric and neurological disorders. This is a vital resource for neuroscientists, neuropharmacologists... and neuropathologists, as well as any researcher seeking detailed discussions of brain endocannabinoid functions.

  • Bioinformatics, AI, and Machine Learning in Microbial Drug Development

    • 1st Edition
    • Vagish Dwibedi + 3 more
    • English
    Bioinformatics, AI, and Machine Learning in Microbial Drug Development provides a comprehensive framework for integrating diverse fields like microbiology, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, allowing readers to navigate complex interdisciplinary challenges effectively. This title offers an in-depth exploration of how these technologies are seamlessly integrated into pharmaceutical microbiology. The book, divided into 4 parts and 19 chapters, provides cutting-edge insights, practical guidance, and case studies. It emphasizes the importance of staying current with technological advancements, understanding ethical and regulatory issues, and optimizing drug production, making it an invaluable resource for industry professionals.

  • Health, Nutrition, and Sustainability

    Exploring Unconventional Food Sources Volume 1
    • 1st Edition
    • Tanmay Sarkar + 1 more
    • English
    Evolving dietary preferences, increasing concerns over food security and a growing awareness of the negative impact traditional food production practices have on the environment, have caused a major shift in the food landscape. Health, Nutrition and Sustainability: Exploring Unconventional Food Sources, Volume 1, addresses the surge in interest in exploring unconventional and alternative food sources that can diversify diets and become new sources of sustainable foods. From the underutilized to the lesser known, these foods are prime to improve nutrition and reduce ecological and carbon footprints. Health, Nutrition and Sustainability: Exploring Unconventional Food Sources, Volume 1, introduces readers to untapped food sources such as novel grains and seeds, underutilized fruits and vegetables, rare spices and herbs, edible invasives and edible flowers, and seaweed and microalgae and highlight their bioactive components and nutritional values. Through topics such as waste valorization, precision agriculture, organic farming and climate-smart agriculture strategies, the book also demonstrates how adaptation of underutilized plant foods play a crucial role in meeting global food security while minimizing environmental impact. The authors also navigate the readers through the safety and toxicity of these foods. A complementary volume highlighting the dietary, sensory, and gastronomic applications of unconventional foods and how they can enhance future product development is also available.

  • Brewing with Sorghum

    A Comprehensive Guide to Sorghum Beer
    • 1st Edition
    • Steve Carly Desobgo Zangue
    • English
    Brewing with Sorghum: A Comprehensive Guide to Sorghum Beer offers a one-stop shop for readers to learn about all aspects of this high-potential product. The entire process from malting sorghum to producing beer is addressed, as well as the fundamentals and theories of the process, the methods and procedures for malting sorghum, and the enzymatic alterations that take place during the malting process. The steps involved in making sorghum beer: mashing, saccharification, boiling wort, fermentation, filtration, packaging, and storage, are also covered, as well as sensory evaluation and quality control methods. Moving from background and foundational information into practical content, this book will be useful to users of various levels of knowledge and familiarity with the topic. Case studies and brand success stories, as well as information on process improvement and best practices are included throughout. Food and beverage researchers from academic, industry, and governmental settings will benefit from this resource.

  • Advances in Parasitology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 130
    • English
    Unveiling the Proteolytic Networks of Parasites, Volume 130 in the Advances in Parasitology series, presents a cutting-edge exploration of specific proteases across a spectrum of parasitic organisms. Top researchers in the field conduct multifaceted examinations, shedding light on the distinct roles of these proteases within significant parasite groups, including malaria, trematodes, nematodes, and blood-feeding arthropods. Chapters in this new release include The roundworm Ascaris: recent advances and progress towards elimination, Genetically modified helminths as pharmaceutical bio-factories, Epithelial cytokines in helminth infections, Schistosoma eggs: from conception to eggs-creation, Helminth extracellular vesicles: roles in and beyond parasite-host communication, and more.

  • Diabetes and Alzheimer's Disease

    Mechanisms and Management
    • 1st Edition
    • Awanish Kumar + 1 more
    • English
    Diabetes and Alzheimer's Disease: Mechanisms and Management delves into the complex relationship between diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. The book examines how these conditions intersect and influence each other, providing insights into their pathophysiological and epidemiological aspects. Readers will gain a thorough understanding of metabolic interactions, molecular signaling, and various factors that regulate the confluence of these diseases. Written by experts, this comprehensive guide is essential for researchers, academicians, scientists, and graduate students in biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences. In addition to exploring the mechanisms, the book discusses theranostics and strategies to manage both conditions.It includes sections on drug repositioning, dietary modifications, and the impact of metabolic dysfunction on neurological disorders.

  • Transketolases

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 722
    • English
    Transketolase is an ubiquitous enzyme which has not yet finished revealing all its secrets. This Methods in Enzymology: Transketolases volume is devoted to the description of cutting-edge methods to its study in biochemistry. Several topics are addressed by world experts in their field.The first part of this volume deals with transketolase at the cellular level. The latest scientific progress on human transketolase TKL1 in relation to certain diseases and to its inhibition are discussed including the involvement of this enzyme in new metabolic pathways or as a diagnostic biomarker.The second part focuses on transketolase at the molecular level. The structural and mechanistic aspects linked to this enzyme are addressed using several approaches including molecular modelling and crystallography, for example. Finally, the experimental methodological approaches relating to the use of transketolase as a tool of choice in biocatalysis is presented.

  • Nano-Bio-Medicine for Gastrointestinal Diseases

    • 1st Edition
    • Vivek Chaturvedi + 3 more
    • English
    Nano-Bio-Medicine for Gastrointestinal Diseases explores the transformative potential of biomedicine in gastroenterology, from innovative drug delivery systems to nanoscale imaging techniques. The book's content offers a detailed analysis of emerging technologies that are revolutionizing the diagnosis, treatment, and management of gastrointestinal disorders. By addressing conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and gastrointestinal cancers, readers gain a holistic understanding of how biomedicine is reshaping the entire landscape of gastroenterology. With a focus on personalized medicine approaches and future perspectives, this book inspires collaboration and awareness among researchers, medical practitioners, and patients, ultimately leading to improved outcomes and quality of life. Sections cover a wide range of topics that are essential for understanding the intersection of biomedicine and gastroenterology. Beginning with an introduction to NanoBioMedicine and its application in gastrointestinal diseases, readers are guided through nanoscale drug delivery systems, nanoimaging techniques, and nanotheranostics in cancer treatment. Specific chapters address the role of nanotechnology in managing conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and celiac disease, while also exploring the integration of artificial intelligence and big data analytics.

  • Encyclopedia of Agriculture and Food Systems

    • 3rd Edition
    • Peter Alexander
    • English
    Encyclopedia of Agriculture and Food Systems 3rd Edition, Six-volume set addresses important issues by examining topics of global agriculture and food systems that are key to understanding the challenges we face. Questions it addresses include:Will we be able to produce enough food to meet the increasing dietary needs and wants of the additional two billion people expected to inhabit our planet by 2050?Will we be able to meet the need for so much more food while simultaneously reducing adverse environmental effects of today’s agriculture practices?Will we be able to produce the additional food using less land and water than we use now?Climate change mitigation and adaptationBiodiversi... aspectsTechnology/in... versus globalResilienceThes... are among the most important challenges that face our planet in the coming decades. The broad themes of food systems and people, agriculture and the environment, the science of agriculture, agricultural products, and agricultural production systems are covered in more than 150 separate chapters of this work. The book provides information that serves as the foundation for discussion of the food and environment challenges of the world. An international group of highly respected authors addresses these issues from a global perspective and provides the background, references, and linkages for further exploration of each of topics of this comprehensive work.

  • Genetic and Reproductive Approaches for Sustainable Livestock Production

    • 1st Edition
    • Sukanta Mondal
    • English
    Though global food demand is ever-increasing, agricultural productivity is declining, largely due to the shrinking of resources like cultivable land. Under such circumstances, the role of the livestock sector to fulfill growing food demand is particularly important for food and nutritional security. Genetic and Reproductive Approaches for Sustainable Livestock Production details the roles of both established and emerging reproductive and genomic technologies in creating more sustainable livestock production. This book outlines a variety of integrated strategies, covering traditional and modern omics approaches (structural, functional, comparative and epigenomics) and genomics-assisted breeding methods. These can be adopted and utilized to dissect and decode the gene regulatory networks involved in the quantitative yield and stress tolerance traits in livestock. Genetic and Reproductive Approaches for Sustainable Livestock Production is a particularly attractive resource for scientists, researchers, educators and professionals in livestock science, veterinary medicine, and food security. The work will allow professional readers to incorporate existing research into their practices and will prompt academics to build on existing research and make new discoveries.

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