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    • Psychophysics and Experimental Phenomenology of Pattern Cognition

      • 2nd Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Jiro Hamada
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Psychophysics and Experimental Phenomenology of Pattern Cognition, Second Edition delves into the cognitive processes involved in pattern recognition and the specialized systems that handle these processes. Topics covered include symmetry cognition, contour perception, geometric illusions, weight sensation, as well as repetitive and dot patterns. By integrating aspects of psychophysics and experimental phenomenology, the book offers a thorough exploration of pattern cognition from both physical and mental sensory viewpoints, offering a holistic understanding of this cognitive system. New to the second edition are updated models, including one which can draw theoretical curves of rod function, new experimental data on unifiedness as examined in a three-stage serial model. This edition also includes brand new chapters on
    • Nanodiagnostics to Identify and Detect Microbial Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance

      • 1st Edition
      • October 1, 2025
      • Divakar Sharma + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nanodiagnostics to Identify and Detect Microbial Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance: Volume One, Nanotheranostics, Microbial Infections, and Antimicrobial Resistance offers a comprehensive understanding of the global problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and provides insights into the various aspects of AMR and how nanodiagnostics can be utilized to combat it. This volume discusses the development of nanotechnologies for detecting and diagnosing microbial resistant pathogens and explores a range of nano-inspired diagnostics, including biosensors, microfluidic-assiste... devices, nanorobotics, and nanocapsules.This book encompasses contributions from experts in the field, making it a valuable resource for researchers, academics, graduate students, industry professionals, and clinicians in microbiology, nanotechnology, and infectious diseases. It aids in early detection and identification of antimicrobial resistance, offering innovative solutions to combat this global challenge.
    • A Complete Guide to Atrial Abnormalities

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Manuel Martínez-Sellés
      • English
      • Paperback
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      A Complete Guide to Atrial Abnormalities: From Computational Analysis to Clinical Applications provides background on all atrial conditions, helps clinicians differentiate between the main atrial diseases, and illustrates the clinical implications of each. Research into atrial dysfunctions has stalled in recent years. However, this book presents important research and prognostic information on the different types of atrial disorders. These include: Interatrial block; Atrial Dyssynchrony; Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter; Bayés syndrome; Atrial enlargement; Atrial failure.This book further illuminates atrial involvement in all heart conditions, including cardiogenetic diseases, channelopathies and cardiomyopathies. As population aging increases the epidemic of cardiovascular disease, correct assessment of specific atrial diseases is even more essential in providing patients the best possible care in every situation. A Complete Guide to Atrial Abnormalities: From Computational Analysis to Clinical Applications includes computer-based analyses which cover how targeted, personalized care using big data might improve diagnosis, treatment therapies, and prevention of atrial abnormalities. These innovations include increased understanding of rhythm/rate control, risk of stroke, drugs, structure, imaging, and devices. This book is indispensable in understanding the complex interplay between atrial diseases and overall cardiovascular health.
    • Feedback Control and Adaptive Learning in Optical-Tweezer Robotics

      • 1st Edition
      • October 1, 2025
      • Xiang Li + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Feedback Control and Adaptive Learning in Optical-Tweezer Robotics is a comprehensive guide to merging robotic feedback control with optical trapping techniques in cell manipulation. It begins by providing foundational knowledge in dynamic modeling and control theory, essential for understanding optical-tweezer robotics' complexities. The book explores optical trapping principles, discussing traditional approaches' constraints and challenges. It then introduces a unified control methodology designed for dynamic adaptation to cell movement and escape scenarios, highlighting the importance of closed-loop control strategies in navigating the interaction between optical forces and robotic manipulation.Additio... the book delves into adaptive learning algorithms for real-time adjustments in unknown trapping stiffness, addressing challenges like limited field of view, stochastic disturbances, and handling multiple cells. It integrates open-access simulations and real-world experiments to reinforce theoretical concepts, offering practical examples. This unified approach's potential impact on biomedicine, biotechnology, and microscale robotics is emphasized, making it an invaluable resource for readers in these fields.
    • Methods for Monitoring Mitochondrial Functions During Pathogen Infection

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 194
      • March 10, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Methods for Monitoring Mitochondrial Functions During Pathogen Infection, Volume 194 in the Methods in Cell Biology series highlights advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on timely topics, including Mitochondrial Labeling with Fluorescent Proteins for Enhanced Morphological Characterization and Visualization of Intercellular Mitochondrial Transfer, Visualizing mitochondrial electron transport chain complexes and super-complexes during infection of human macrophages with Legionella pneumophila, Quantitative assessment of mitochondrial membrane potential in macrophages in sepsis, Quantification of mitochondrial reactive oxygen species in macrophages during sepsis, and much more.Additional chapters cover Quantification of intracellular and mitochondrial ATP content in macrophages during lipopolysaccharide-i... inflammatory response, Analysis of cytosolic mtDNA release during Staphylococcus Aureus infection, Monitoring mitochondria dynamics upon infection using a tomographic approach, A screening system to determine bacterial effects on MADCAM1 expression by high endothelial venule cells, Isolation of mitochondria from Mycobacteria infected cells, Monitoring mitochondrial localization of Mycobacterial proteins, and more.
    • Emerging Strategies in Cancer Metabolism

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Neeraj Mishra + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Emerging Strategies in Cancer Metabolism: Role of Gut Microbiota, Reactive Oxygen Species, and Short Chain Fatty Acids offers a revolutionary investigation of the complicated relationships between cancer metabolism and three crucial factors: the gut microbiota, reactive oxygen species (ROS), and the dysregulation of the short chain fatty acid (SCF) complex. This book adopts a thorough and interdisciplinary approach to untangle the intricate interactions between these components, providing fresh perspectives that fundamentally alters the understanding of cancer biology and therapy. In 14 chapters.Emerging Strategies in Cancer Metabolism: Role of Gut Microbiota, Reactive Oxygen Species, and Short Chain Fatty Acids provides a thorough investigation of the metabolic changes that occur inside cancer cells, illuminating how these changes promote tumour survival and progression, from introduction to future aspects. Researchers in cancer research, and gut microbiology will find this an essential reference.
    • Antimicrobial Peptides and Proteins

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 149
      • December 1, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Antimicrobial Peptides and Proteins, Volume 148 in the Advances in Protein Chemistry and Structural Biology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Nature and mechanistic action of Antimicrobial Peptides, Advances in elucidation molecular targets and mechanisms of action of AMPs: beyond membrane disruption, Discovery, Design, and Applications of Antimicrobial Peptides, Designing Potent Antimicrobial Peptides Against Acinetobacter baumannii: A Combined Approach Using Genetic Algorithms and Machine Learning Strategies, Protection of Diabetic Wound Patients from Invasive Bacterial Infections by Innate Antimicrobial Peptides, and more.Additional chapters explore Bacteriophage Lysins as a potential therapeutic strategy for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections, Structural insights and therapeutic potential of host defense peptides in combatting antimicrobial resistance, Antimicrobial protein as a cargo for antimicrobial nanomaterials to combat Gram-negative bacteria, Unravelling the Role of Antimicrobial Proteins in Leptospirosis: A Comprehensive Transcriptomic Analysis, and Deciphering Antimicrobial Peptide (AMP) Resistance Mechanisms in Enterococcus faecalis Through Integrated RNA-Seq and Hub Genes Identification.
    • Essentials of Endoscopic Spine Surgery

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Kern Singh + 2 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Essentials of Endoscopic Spine Surgery offers a thorough guide for spine specialists looking to enhance their expertise in endoscopic techniques. This invaluable resource emphasizes surgical precision, patient safety, and optimal outcomes. Divided into eight sections, the book provides comprehensive knowledge and practical strategies to advance clinical practice. It covers foundations of endoscopic spine surgery, the latest instruments and technology, and specific procedures for cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine endoscopy. In addition to the core topics, the book addresses advanced endoscopic techniques, managing complications, postoperative care, and future directions in the field.Authored by board-certified orthopedic spine surgeons, it is designed for practicing spine surgeons and fellows aiming to master minimally invasive surgical methods.
    • Innovative Conservation Techniques and Perspectives

      • 1st Edition
      • April 8, 2025
      • Germano Leão Demolin-Leite
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Innovative Conservation Techniques and Perspectives: Global Biome Conservation and Global Warming Impacts on Ecology and Biodiversity explores operational and potential monitoring tools to conserve and/or recover biomes at a global scale. Written by international experts in ecology and biodiversity conservation, this book identifies operational, emerging, and proposed methods for land monitoring and management across the world’s biomes. This important resource on biodiversity is an ideal resource for students, professors, researchers, and both governmental and non-governmental organizations active in biodiversity conservation.
    • A Practical Guide for Interpreting and Constructing Nutritional Labeling

      • 1st Edition
      • October 1, 2025
      • María Patricia López Ramírez + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      A Practical Guide for Interpreting and Constructing Nutritional Labeling delves into the intricate global landscape of nutritional labeling for consumer packaged goods. It addresses the complexity and lack of uniform guidelines that plague food industry professionals in effectively conveying nutritional impacts on dietary choices. Additionally, it presents a global perspective on nutritional and front package labeling, offering solutions for standardizing the nutritional table process. The book includes historical milestones and case studies from countries like the U.S., Switzerland, Colombia, and Chile. It provides practical tools for interpreting front-of-pack labeling and insights into the regulatory landscape and future trends in nutritional labeling.