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  • Behavioral Biometrics and Artificial Intelligence for Neurodegenerative Diseases Assessment

    • 1st Edition
    • Vincenzo Dentamaro + 2 more
    • English
    Behavioral Biometrics and Artificial Intelligence for Neurodegenerative Diseases Assessment explores cutting-edge, non-invasive techniques for the early detection of neurodegenerative diseases. The book focuses on behavioral biometrics, which analyzes patterns in a person’s actions rather than directly measurable traits. By utilizing artificial intelligence methods—like machine learning and deep neural networks—it enables the observation of subtle changes in gait, handwriting, and speech. These advanced approaches offer promise for earlier and more accurate diagnosis, potentially improving outcomes for millions affected by conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases through timely intervention and personalized care.In addition to its core coverage, the book delves into the practical applications of wearable sensors and the use of everyday devices like smartphones and tablets in assessments. It provides comprehensive chapters on how these technologies can aid clinicians and researchers in monitoring disease progression outside traditional clinical settings.
  • Red Wine Technology

    • 2nd Edition
    • Antonio Morata
    • English
    Back in its second edition, Red Wine Technology, Second Edition continues to offer a solutions-based approach to the challenges associated with red wine production. It focuses on the technology and biotechnology of red wines and is ideal for anyone in need of a succinct reference on novel ways to increase and improve overall red wine production and innovation. This updated edition provides emerging trends in modern enology, including molecular tools for wine quality and analysis. In addition to updating existing topics, it is expanded to include a variety of completely new chapters on cutting-edge topics such as the red wine microbiome, the use of viruses in wine biotechnology, smoke taint, the future of yeast research, and environmental winery management for climate change. Red Wine Technology, Second Edition is an essential resource for wine producers, researchers, practitioners, technologists and students.
  • Harnessing the Potential of Blockchain Technology in the Smart Healthcare

    • 1st Edition
    • Pankaj Bhambri + 2 more
    • English
    Harnessing the Potential of Blockchain Technology in the Smart Healthcare explores a groundbreaking shift in how healthcare data are managed, shared, and secured. This book is an essential guide for anyone seeking a deep understanding of the intersection between blockchain and healthcare. It breaks down complex blockchain concepts and reveals their transformative impact on the industry.Across 27 insightful chapters, the readers will discover how blockchain can not only revolutionize electronic health records, strengthen data security and privacy, and streamline healthcare operations, but also empower patients with greater control over their health information.Through real-world case studies, expert insights, and practical strategies, the book equips healthcare professionals, technologists, and policymakers with the tools to leverage blockchain for a more efficient, transparent, and patient-centered healthcare system.By examining real-world applications and implementations, this book not only informs but also inspires action—paving the way for a future where healthcare is smarter, safer, and more equitable.
  • Handbook of Material Biodegradation, Biodeterioration, and Biostablization

    • 3rd Edition
    • George Wypych + 2 more
    • English
    Handbook of Material Biodegradation, Biodeterioration, and Biostabilization, Third Edition provides extensive information on the microorganisms involved in the biodegradation of materials, along with the biocides which are permitted for use according to the most up-to-date worldwide legislation. The book focuses on protecting materials and products against colonization and subsequent degradation of their properties. Mechanisms of biodegradation and biodeterioration, results of biodeterioration, and methods of biostabilization are covered for a large number of products, making the title relevant for a range of industries and applications, including construction, coatings/paints, medical and pharmaceutical applications, and electronics. It also covers 13 groups of bacteria, 7 groups of fungi, and 4 groups of protozoa involved in biodegradative processes. In addition, the health and safety aspects of biocide application are covered in detail, as well as the personal protection of practitioners who are required to use them. The contents and the most-up-to-date information make this book essential for almost all the fields of applied chemistry.
  • Advances in Food and Nutrition Research

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 118
    • English
    Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, Volume 118 provides the latest advances on nanoformulations that can be used in the food industry, including chapters that cover important topics such as Nanoformulation Used In The Food Industry, Advances in Rapid On-Site Detection Techniques for Food Safety and Authenticity, Utilizing Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Sustainable High-Quality Food Production: Current State, Challenges, and Future Directions, Advances in High Hydrostatic Pressure Processing of Fruit and Vegetable Juicesm Functionality, Health Benefits, and Applications of Fish-Derived Hydrolysates and Peptides, and more.Additional chapters explore Maximizing the utilisation of seafood resources, A novel cooking technique for seafood: sous-vide, and Vegetable oils as a source of omega-3 fatty acids – transgenic vegetable oil.
  • Emerging Trends in Cancer Pharmacology

    From Molecular Targets to Personalized Medicine
    • 1st Edition
    • Tapan Behl + 4 more
    • English
    Emerging Trends in Cancer Pharmacology: From Molecular Targets to Personalized Medicine gives readers a comprehensive and up-to-date resource on the latest developments and trends in the field of cancer pharmacology. It serves as a valuable reference for researchers, scientists, clinicians, and other professionals involved in cancer research, pharmacology, oncology, and personalized medicine. In recent years, there have been significant breakthroughs in understanding the molecular mechanisms of cancer and the development of targeted therapies. Additionally, personalized medicine has emerged as a promising approach to tailor treatments based on an individual's genetic profile, tumor characteristics, and other factors. These developments have the potential to revolutionize cancer treatment and improve patient outcomes. This book covers such developments.
  • A Practical Guide for Interpreting and Constructing Nutritional Labeling

    • 1st Edition
    • María Patricia López Ramírez + 1 more
    • English
    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.
  • Microbial Alchemy

    • 1st Edition
    • Raghvendra Pratap Singh + 5 more
    • English
    Microbial Alchemy offers an interdisciplinary exploration of microorganisms, their chemical properties, and their ability to transform substances through metabolic processes and synthesize them into bioproducts of commercial value and sustainable application. The book opens with an introduction to microbial alchemy. It considers specific metabolites, pathways, enzymes, drugs, or microbial genes and analysis of the chemistry produced by microbes that influence on eco-enterprising strategies and explores the bioprospecting of an array of microbial metabolic products and their applications in healthcare, nutrition, agriculture, environmental sustainability, and industrial development.
  • Cytoskeletal Proteins in Neurodegenerative Diseases

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 150
    • English
    Cytoskeletal Proteins in Neurodegenerative Diseases" provides a comprehensive overview of the pivotal roles that cytoskeletal proteins play in the onset and progression of neurodegenerative disorders. The book explores the structure, function, and dynamics of key cytoskeletal components—including microtubules, actin filaments, and intermediate filaments—and examines how their dysfunction contributes to diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
  • Epigenetic Regulation of Cancer - Part E

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 400
    • English
    Epigenetic Regulation of Cancer, Part E, Volume 400 in the International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of hot topics, including Revisiting Epigenetic Regulation in Cancer: Evolving Trends and Translational Implications, Epigenetic Alteration in Cervical Cancer Induced by Human Papillomavirus, Integrative analysis of transcriptome, chromatin accessibility, cell surface antigen in single cell level for AML, Role of miRNAs as epigenetic regulators of immune checkpoints in lung cancer immunity, and much more.Other chapters cover The translational potential of epigenetic modulatory bioactive phytochemicals as adjuvant therapy against cancer, Strategies for improving chemotherapeutic sensitivity and the epigenetic regulation of doxorubicin resistance, and more.