Books in Life sciences

Synthesis of Best-Seller Drugs

2nd Edition
November 1, 2025
Ruben Vardanyan + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Synthesis of Best-Seller Drugs, Second Edition provides detailed information on the most popular drugs, using a practical layout arranged according to drug type. Each chapter reviews the main drugs in each of nearly 40 key therapeutic areas, also examining their classification, novel structural features, models of action, and synthesis. Of high interest to all those who work in the captivating areas of biologically active compounds and medicinal drug synthesis, in particular medicinal chemists, biochemists, and pharmacologists, the book aims to support current research efforts, while also encouraging future developments in this important field.

Electrocardiographic Left Ventricular Hypertrophy

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Ljuba Bachárová + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Electrocardiographic Left Ventricular Hypertrophy: Looking Beyond Left Ventricular Mass offers a fresh perspective on the use of electrocardiograms (ECGs) for treating left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). The book bridges the gap between recent research findings and clinical practice, aiming to advance the technology into the future. It emphasizes the unique insights that ECGs provide regarding the cardiac electric field in LVH patients, pushing for a shift in the traditional diagnostic approach of ECG for LVH. The book addresses the need to reconsider classical diagnostic paradigms and focuses on false-negative ECG results that actually contain valuable, often overlooked information.These results can be crucial for diagnostics, selecting targeted therapy, and assessing cardiovascular risk. By maximizing the potential of ECG technology, the book aims to enhance patient outcomes and bring innovation to cardiac healthcare.

DNA in Health, Identity, and Ancestry

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Hisham Atan Edinur + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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DNA in Health, Identity and Ancestry examines the human genome and advances in molecular techniques in relation to their value in health, genetic ancestry, and forensic DNA. This book systematically presents these three areas, providing new insights into recent developments in these fields, including gene editing, ancestral fraction determination, and DNA profiling. It covers the latest advances in molecular biology to understand the pertinent issues in these areas. DNA in Health, Identity and Ancestry provides an introduction to human genomes, and then delves into health, forensics and ancestry across 36 chapters. Each section is concluded with practical case studies to demonstrate the application of the principles discussed in each respective section. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and postgraduate students in biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics. It not only provides them with fundamental knowledge on genetics, diseases, population genetics and forensic DNA, but also presents advances, technical operational standards, analytical tools and recent developments in these respective areas.

Plant-Based Proteins Processing

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
C.K. Sunil + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Plant-Based Proteins Processing: Emerging Trends and Applications is a comprehensive guide focusing on the extraction, modification, applications, and marketing of plant-based proteins. It explores sources, nutritional properties, and both conventional and novel extraction techniques. Modification methods such as thermal, non-thermal, biological, and chemical are detailed. The book consists of five sections, beginning with an overview of plant proteins and their digestibility, bioavailability, and nutritional properties. Each section provides valuable insights for students, researchers, professionals, and food manufacturers involved in plant-based protein production. The book also delves into food byproducts as sources of protein, discusses challenges, and highlights future opportunities for plant-based proteins.Section C focuses on the effects of various modification methods on plant proteins, while Section D and E cover practical applications and market prospects respectively. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the growing field of plant-based proteins.

Nano-Bio-Medicine for Gastrointestinal Diseases

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Jay Singh + 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. Contents offer a detailed analysis of emerging technologies 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. This book covers a wide range of topics 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. Surface modifications of nanoparticles and safety considerations in NanoBioMedicine are thoroughly discussed, followed by future perspectives and challenges in the field. With its interdisciplinary approach, this book serves as a valuable resource for gastroenterologists, researchers, medical students, and healthcare professionals interested in the latest advancements in gastrointestinal healthcare.

Pathophysiological Consequences of Alcohol

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Patricia E. Molina + 2 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Pathophysiological Consequences of Alcohol examines the impact of alcohol on physiological processes within various organ systems. The book starts with an introduction to relevant organ system physiology, then presents current, evidence-based findings on how alcohol use, whether acute or chronic, affects these processes. Each chapter, aside from the Introduction and Cellular and Molecular Physiology, begins with a system overview, explores alcohol's effects, and concludes with integrated cases or clinical vignettes. This volume is intended for those studying or working in physiology, biology, or neuroscience and is written by experts from a renowned Physiology Department.It includes comprehensive teaching material and offers insights into alcohol-related comorbidities. The book's authors are engaged in both research and education in the field.

Hypnosis: Part A

1st Edition
Volume 184
November 1, 2025
Devin Terhune + 2 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Hypnosis, Volume 184 in the International Review of Neurobiology series, highlights advancements in the field, featuring contributions from an international board of authors. This volume explores interesting topics, including Hierarchies of control in hypnotic responding, Predictive processing, Echoes of the self: A neurophenomenologica... journey into the shifting realms of selfhood in neutral hypnosis, Heterogeneity in high hypnotic responding, Functional differences between hypnotic hallucination and imagination: A neural network perspective, Hypnotic suggestibility and the neural dynamics of hypnotic responding, Updating the physiology of hypnotizability: Cerebellum and insula, The Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation (NIBS) in the modulation of hypnotic experience and hypnotizability, and more.Other sections cover Experimental pain modulation via hypnosis: Neurophysiological perspectives, Hypnosis and affective neuroscience, Hypnotic suggestion in the modulation of sleep, Advances and future directions in the clinical and cognitive neuroscience of hypnosis, Symptom modeling using hypnosis: Neuroimaging and psychopathology, Clinical neuroscience of placebo and suggestion, and much more.

Advances in Virus Research

1st Edition
Volume 123
November 1, 2025
Robin MacDiarmid + 2 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Advances in Virus Research, Volume 123 in this esteemed series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Sections in this new release include Transcriptional Regulation of Human Endogenous Retroviruses in Cancer, Nomenclature for vertically transmitted plant, Modelling of vertically transmitted viruses, Vertical transmission of tomato viruses, and more.

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

1st Edition
Volume 96
November 1, 2025
Ana Claudia Torrecilhas + 2 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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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 Applied Microbiology

1st Edition
Volume 133
November 1, 2025
Geoffrey M. Gadd + 1 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 133 presents a comprehensive exploration of the latest innovations in applied microbiology. The book delves into the diverse applications of microbiology across various industries, including agriculture, food production, biotechnology, environmental science, and healthcare. Through a collection of insightful chapters authored by experts in the field, readers are offered in-depth analyses of cutting-edge research, emerging trends, and practical applications of microbiological principles.From novel microbial technologies to the impact of microbiomes on human health and beyond, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, professionals, and students seeking to stay informed and inspired by the exciting advancements.

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