Books in Life sciences

Meningiomas, Part I

1st Edition
Volume 169
June 16, 2020
Michael W. McDermott
English
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Meningiomas, Volume 169, Part One, serves as a comprehensive review of the neurosurgical issues surrounding this extremely common brain tumor. Few procedures in surgery are more immediately formidable than an attack upon a large tumor of this type. In this volume of the Handbook of Clinical Neurology, experts in the field - from basic scientists to skilled neurosurgeons - have provided up-to-date synopses of each topic as it relates to this class of tumor. Surgical and radiation therapy, which remain the mainstays of treatment, are a major focus, but coverage also includes potential molecular avenues for the development of effective medical treatments.

Chemical Analysis of Food

2nd Edition
June 16, 2020
Yolanda Pico
English
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Chemical Analysis of Food: Techniques and Applications, Second Edition, reviews the latest technologies and challenges in all stages of food analysis, from selecting the right approach, how to perform analytic procedures, and how to measure and report the results. The book is structured in two parts: the first describes the role of the latest developments in analytical and bio-analytical techniques, with the second reviewing innovative applications and issues in food analysis. The techniques discussed range from the non-invasive and non-destructive, such as infrared spectroscopy and ultrasound, to newly emerging areas, such as nanotechnology, biosensors and electronic noses and tongues. This thoroughly updated edition includes new chapters on ambient mass spectrometry, imaging techniques, omics approaches in food analysis, natural toxins analysis, food contact materials, nanomaterials and organic foods. All chapters are updated or rewritten to bring the content completely up-to-date.

Handbook of Food Nanotechnology

1st Edition
June 16, 2020
Seid Mahdi Jafari
English
Paperback
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Food Nanotechnology: Applications and Approaches is the definitive guide on all aspects of nano-sized ingredients and devices for the food sector. The book brings science and applications together on the nano-scale into nano-structured food materials, with an emphasis on their production, processing, engineering, characterization, and applications of food materials containing true nano-sized dimensions or nano-structures that enable novel/enhanced properties or functions. All chapters emphasize original results relating to experimental, theoretical, computational, and/or applications of nano-materials in food. Topics such as the application of nanotechnology in food processing operations, functional ingredients, quality control, nutraceutical delivery, and packaging of food products are very attractive and beneficial to both academics and practitioners. Finally, the safety of applying nano ingredients and nano devices is covered.

Building the Future of Food Safety Technology

1st Edition
June 16, 2020
Darin Detwiler
English
Paperback
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Building the Future of Food Safety Technology: Blockchain and Beyond focuses on evaluating, developing, testing and predicting Blockchain’s impact on the food industry, the types of regulatory compliance needed, and other topics important pertaining to consumers. Blockchain is a technology that can be used to record transactions from multiple entities across a complex network. A record on a blockchain cannot be altered retroactively without the alteration of all preceding blocks and the consensus of the network. Blockchain is often associated with cryptocurrency, but it is being looked at more and more as a solution to food-supply problems.

National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, China

1st Edition
Volume 110
June 16, 2020
Xiao-Nong Zhou + 2 more
English
Hardback
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National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, China: 70 Years and Beyond, Volume 110 covers the major achievements gained in the research and control of parasitic diseases in China, e.g. schistosomiasis, malaria, lymphatic filariasis, echinococcosis, visceral leishmaniasis, soil-transmitted helminthiasis, foodborne clonorchiasis, angiostrongyliasis, taeniasis and cysticercosis, etc. The book introduces approaches that can be developed with big data analytic tools, how to use surveillance-response systems at national and regional levels, and tactics to promote the national parasitic resources center to support various research and control activities. Finally, a chapter on the roadmap for parasitic diseases control in China from 2020 to 2030 is presented.

Placebo Effects in Neurologic Disease

1st Edition
Volume 153
June 16, 2020
Natalie P Witek + 2 more
English
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Placebo Effects in Neurologic Disease, Volume 153, the latest release in the International Review of Neurobiology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on Background and Methods in Placebo, Better than Nothing: A Historical Account of Placebos and Placebo Effects from Modern to Contemporary Medicine, Determinants of PE, Strategies for Minimizing PE in Research, Maximizing placebo response in the clinic, Statistical methods for handling PE, Nocebo and Lessebo effects, Ethics of deception, Pain, Parkinson's Disease, Cognitive impairment, Epilepsy, and much more.

Chemical Tools for Imaging, Manipulating, and Tracking Biological Systems: Diverse Methods Based on Optical Imaging and Fluorescence

1st Edition
Volume 640
June 16, 2020
David M. Chenoweth
English
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This new volume of Methods in Enzymology continues the legacy of this premier serial with quality chapters authored by leaders in the field.

Avances en endocrinología quirúrgica

1st Edition
June 15, 2020
Alexander L. Shifrin
Spanish

Obra que presenta una actualización de los tratamientos quirúrgicos basándose en la evidencia disponible para el abordaje de los principales trastornos endocrinos. Con un formato conciso y de fácil lectura, y dirigido tanto a endocrinos como a especialistas en endocrinología quirúrgica, se incluye en este título la información más relevante sobre el diagnóstico, el manejo, el tratamiento y el pronóstico de este tipo de patologías de la mano de un reputado grupo de expertos internacionales. Entre las patologías endocrinológicas abordadas en la obra se encuentras las vinculadas a la glándula tiroides, paratiroides y adrenales, así como los síndromes endocrinológicos hereditarios, tales como neoplasias endocrinas múltiples. Los autores consolidan la información disponible en este área en un único libro con un enfoque práctico que facilita la consulta por parte de los especialistas.

Essential and Toxic Trace Elements and Vitamins in Human Health

1st Edition
June 14, 2020
George J. Brewer + 1 more
English
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Essential and Toxic Trace Elements and Vitamins in Human Health is a comprehensive guide to the wide variety of micronutrients that affect human health, including fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins that support diverse biochemical functions, trace elements with established and suggested links to health maintenance, and elements with known human toxicity such as arsenic, cadmium, and lead. An essential reference text for nutritionists working in academia and functional food and supplement industries, dieticians, and clinicians, Essential and Toxic Trace Elements and Vitamins in Human Health provides an in-depth look at toxic trace elements and essential vitamins and minerals and their direct influence on the body’s overall health with expert research from renowned scientists.

Aquaculture Health Management

1st Edition
June 13, 2020
Frederick S.B. Kibenge + 1 more
English
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Aquaculture Health Management: Design and Operation Approaches is an essential reference for the diverse aquaculture community. With the steadily increasing importance of healthy fish production and the expansion of the animal aquaculture industry to new geographic areas, new microbial and parasitic species with pathogenic potential continue to emerge. The book covers the broad spectrum of fish and shellfish health, the functional roles of pathogen emergence, and the impacts of nutrition and preventative medicine such as pre- and probiotics, as well as chemical treatments, relevant legislation and more. This reference takes a comprehensive approach to understanding overall fish health management, making it valuable to aquaculturists, practitioners in aquatic animal health, veterinarians and all those in industry, government or academia who are interested in aquaculture and fisheries and their sustainable futures.

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