Books in Life sciences

Synthetic Biology and its Consequences in Present Healthcare

1st Edition
October 20, 2025
Bhupendra G. Prajapati + 3 more
English
Paperback
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Synthetic Biology enables the capability to manipulate and modify leaving cells and organisms to program them for specific purposes and has the potential to change the course of the healthcare sector. Synthetic Biology and its Consequences in Present Healthcare presents the latest findings and applications those in the healthcare sector need. Chapters cover a vartiety of synthetic biological tools in lifestyle diseases like obesity, heart disease, liver disease, type 2 diabetes and more . In addition, the vaccine development will cover DNA vaccines, synthetic and modified RNA-based vaccines, and personal vaccines for cancer, thus filling a gap in literature in the synthetic biology space. Written by international experts in the fields for those researching, practicing or studying in life sciences, biological sciences, including the synthetic biology domain.

Intelligent Systems for Neurocognition and Human-Robot-Computer Interaction

1st Edition
October 20, 2025
Shubham Mahajan + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Intelligent Systems for Neurocognition and Human-Robot-Computer Interaction explores the transformative potential of intelligent systems in enhancing human well-being through advancements in neurocognitive technologies, robotics, and AI-driven healthcare. This book addresses the fragmented knowledge at the intersection of these fields, enabling readers to understand the latest advancements and discover practical strategies for implementation. It highlights the importance of ethical considerations and governance in deploying AI and robotics in healthcare settings. Each chapter covers various aspects, including personalized medicine, human-robot interaction, cognitive robotics, wearable technologies, and the role of AI in mental health. The book also discusses the implications of cloud computing, big data, and human-computer interaction in enhancing cognitive and emotional well-being.

Harnessing Endogenous Mechanisms for Targeted Drug Delivery

1st Edition
October 15, 2025
Anisha A. D’Souza + 2 more
English
Paperback
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Harnessing Endogenous Mechanisms for Targeted Drug Delivery explores the cutting-edge advancements in the world of targeted drug delivery leveraging human biological mechanisms. This essential guide addresses the urgent need to enhance the efficiency of drug delivery and foster safe and effective therapies, particularly for biological agents like proteins, peptides, and nucleic acid molecules. The book offers a comprehensive exploration of tissue- and cell-specific delivery methods, emphasizing endogenous or biological techniques that can be utilized to improve drug delivery. It identifies the challenges associated with delivering complex molecules and accessing hard-to-reach sites, and provides practical solutions through endogenous strategies. Topics such as exploiting disease-specific stimuli to enhance delivery efficiency, the role of plasma proteins in drug delivery, and the utilization of extracellular vesicles to boost delivery efficiency are presented. Harnessing Endogenous Mechanisms for Targeted Drug Delivery emphasizes the clinical and commercial translation of these techniques, making this book an ideal resource for researchers, clinicians, and anyone interested in the future of drug delivery.

The Science of Pharmacology

1st Edition
October 15, 2025
Jahangir Moini + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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The Science of Pharmacology offers a detailed and contemporary exploration of medications, delving into the scientific principles behind drug actions and their therapeutic applications. It is an essential resource for students in pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences, providing foundational knowledge on a wide range of topics. The book addresses the effects of drugs on various bodily systems, such as the nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems, and also covers their impact on mental health and behavior. Beyond the core topics, the book also discusses special subjects like herbal medications and drug interactions.It includes valuable teaching materials, including test banks and quizzes, and offers comprehensive insights into toxicological treatments, making it an invaluable tool for both learning and teaching in the field.

Computational Approaches to Natural Products Discovery

1st Edition
Volume 721
October 15, 2025
David Christianson + 2 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Computational Approaches to Natural Products Discovery provides descriptions of the latest techniques in computational methods for the study of natural products. The techniques covered are related to genome mining, natural product biosynthesis, natural product evolution, and natural product structure. Readers will learn how to use these techniques to advance their own work in natural product discovery.

Advancements in the Treatment and Prevention of Breast Cancer

1st Edition
October 13, 2025
Dileep Kumar
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Advancements in the Treatment and Prevention of Breast Cancer highlights the significance of early detection, risk assessment, and comprehensive care in mitigating the burden of breast cancer within communities. It not only offers insights into the genetic basis of breast cancer susceptibility, familial risk assessment, and emerging genetic testing technologies but also empowers patients and their families with knowledge about available treatment options, clinical trials, and support resources.In 14 chapters this book provides an in-depth analysis of translational research focusing on understanding the etiology of breast cancer, elucidating potential avenues for primary prevention strategies. It offers a comprehensive overview of recent breakthroughs in understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying breast cancer development and discussing novel targeted treatment approaches derived from these advances but also discusses strategies for minimizing treatment-related toxicity in breast cancer management, including supportive care measures and personalized treatment approaches. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the latest developments in breast cancer care and provides clear explanations of complex scientific topics and will offer insights that can help improve patient care and outcomes.

Hazardous Chemicals in Medical Devices

1st Edition
October 10, 2025
Prakash Srinivasan Timiri Shanmugam + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Hazardous Chemicals in Medical Devices: Safety, Risk Analysis, and Regulations provides a comprehensive overview of the hazardous chemicals used in medical device manufacturing. The book discusses the basics of these chemicals, their presence in various components, and the regulations that govern their use. It also delves into the processes involved in manufacturing and the added chemicals during these stages. With a focus on risk assessment and analysis, the book emphasizes the importance of safety in medical devices and outlines the types of hazards associated with these substances.The book further explains the regulatory classification of hazardous chemicals and the labeling and safety data sheet requirements. It includes a list of notified bodies that discuss hazardous substance data, aiding in risk assessment and toxicological profiling. Additionally, it underscores the critical understanding of toxicological profiles of materials used in medical devices, ensuring that readers are well-informed about the safety measures and regulations in place to protect both manufacturers and users.

Biotechnology

3rd Edition
October 6, 2025
David P. Clark + 3 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Biotechnology: The Technological Applications of Genetics and Genomics, Third Edition, approaches modern biotechnology from a molecular basis, discussing how the fields of genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, and biochemistry are merging their respective discoveries into the expanding applied field of biotechnology. Each chapter starts with basic concepts that develop into more specific and detailed applications, providing readers with a good image of possibilities and current limitations in the field and future research directions.This new edition has been fully revised and updated to include research advances, and has new chapters on artificial intelligence, genome editing, precision and personalized medicine, and more. This book is an invaluable resource to anyone interested in understanding what molecular biotechnology is as a scientific discipline, how research in this area is conducted, and how this technology may impact the future.

Interaction of Food Macromolecules

1st Edition
October 6, 2025
Ibrahim Khalifa + 2 more
English
Paperback
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Interaction of Food Macromolecules: The Matrix of Future Foods provides a detailed understanding on why biological macromolecules, i.e., proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates with ligands interactions are essential to understanding biology at the molecular level. The book aims to create a multidisciplinary forum of discussion on the interaction between macromolecules and ligands, providing an understanding on how biological macromolecules with ligands interactions are central to facilitating the discovery, design, and development of future, functional foods. In addition, it outlines information available on the macromolecules-ligan... interaction that happens inside the food matrixes and inside our bodies.Knowing about the mechanisms responsible for the macromolecules-ligan... recognition and binding facilitates the discovery, design, and development of future and functional foods.

Medical and Health Genomics of South Asia

1st Edition
October 2, 2025
Dhavendra Kumar + 1 more
English
Paperback
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Medical and Health Genomics of South Asia, a new volume in the Genomic and Precision Medicine in Clinical Practice series, offers a thorough discussion of medical genomics as applied across South Asian nations, from India to Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, as well as in South Asian populations abroad. Here, global chapter authors consider genomic variation and the population heterogeneity of genetic, infectious, and lifestyle diseases in South Asia, along with successful modes of population health management for these inherited disorders and other applications of clinical genomics for improved individual health in the region.Adopting an applied approach, this book first reviews basic genomic models and population study formats, as well as the anthropological and genetic history of South Asia. The following sections examine genomic epidemiology and population health in the South Asian context; examples of genomic medicine's use in combating major health challenges in the region; genomic healthcare infrastructure; and related social, ethical, legal, and economic aspects central to impactful genomic medicine.

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