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Marine Mercury Bioaccumulation

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Luiz Drude de Lacerda
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Marine Mercury Bioaccumulation presents state-of-the-art research on mercury bioaccumulation in marine life. As global populations increasingly rely on fisheries resources for food, it is critical to understand how mercury is introduced into the marine environment and how it travels through marine food webs. Improving our monitoring tools and encouraging sound legislation regarding mercury exposure will help to protect marine populations and minimize human health risks associated with mercury contamination in seafood. Written by leading experts in the field of marine toxicology, this book delivers the latest information on monitoring and modeling mercury biomagnification in key marine taxa. Early chapters introduce the basic biology and ecology of how mercury travels through marine organisms and accumulates within marine food webs. Central chapters discuss the current status and exposure risks of key taxa, including marine vegetation, invertebrates, fishes, mammals, and birds. The book concludes with an assessment of human exposure to mercury through seafood products and novel modeling tools to assess environmental exposure risks and bioaccumulation. Marine Mercury Bioaccumulation provides a global assessment of mercury contamination in the ocean and its biological resources, monitoring and modeling tools at our disposal, existing research gaps, and suggestions for how to improve our monitoring and policy tools for improved safety of marine life and human consumption. It is an indispensable tool for researchers, resource managers, fisheries stakeholders, and students alike.

Future of Internet of Bio-Nano Things in Personalized Healthcare

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Jayachitra Sekar + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Future of Internet of Bio-nano Things in Personalized Healthcare: Applications and Challenges explores the core principles of nanomaterials and the sensing paradigms essential for medical devices based on nano-sensors technology, examining the latest theoretical and practical developments in Internet of Bio-nano Things (IoBNT) for health applications. This book explores how IoBNT facilitates the detection and treatment of diseases within the human body through communication between an in-body network of nanodevices and an external control unit. Readers will discover the transformative benefits of IoBNT, which integrates information and communication technologies with medical and nano-bio sensor devices to enhance patient care. The book highlights advances in telemedicine, including highly functional electronic medical devices like implantable and wearable devices engineered through nanotechnology. It details real-time case studies on smart drug delivery, edge computing, and personalized healthcare applications to provide valuable insights into optimizing network performance and utilization in personalized healthcare. The comprehensive exploration of machine learning algorithms and communication protocols further equips readers with the knowledge to design and implement end-to-end IoBNT solutions.

Brain Peptide Shuttles

1st Edition
Volume 105
February 1, 2026
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Advances in Pharmacology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

RNA Enzymology and Technology

1st Edition
Volume 726
January 15, 2026
English
Hardback
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eBook
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RNA Enzymology and Technology, Volume 725 in the Methods in Enzymology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as RNA enzymes in transcription, RNA processing, translation regulation, RNA transcriptase in gene expression regulation, Enzymes Involved in Ribosome Biogenesis and Translation Regulation, In Vitro Transcriptase: Methods for Studying RNA Synthesis, RNA Enzymes in RNA Silencing and Regulation, RNA Silencing Machinery: Mechanisms of RISC and MicroRNA Regulation, Enzymes in RNA-Based Therapeutics, and much more.Other chapters cover Antisense Oligonucleotides (ASOs) and RNase H: Mechanisms and Applications, RNA Enzymes in Targeted Therapeutics: From Bench to Bedside, Enzymes in RNA Sequencing and Analysis, Enzymes in High-Throughput RNA Sequencing: Applications and Challenges, Advanced Techniques and Future Directions, and much more.

Hematological Insights and Clinical Implications of Platelet Functions in Lymphatic Filariasis

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Jyotsna Kailashiya
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Hematological Insights and Clinical Implications of Platelet Functions in Lymphatic Filariasis is a groundbreaking resource that delves into the impact of filarial parasites on platelet functions in humans. This comprehensive work explores the intricate signaling and immunological pathways affected by these interactions, filling a significant gap in the existing literature. The book is particularly valuable for researchers, scientists, and clinicians involved in the management and study of lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis. With limited prior information on the interplay between human platelets and filarial parasites, this text offers a fresh perspective that could enhance patient management strategies. By understanding these interactions, healthcare professionals may unlock new avenues for effective treatment and prevention of lymphatic filariasis. This book is essential for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the disease and contribute to its potential elimination.

Smart Aquaponic Farming

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Daoliang Li
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Smart Aquaponic Farming: An Intelligent Production System for Aquaponics describes the aquaponics AI factory, an ecologically efficient and sustainable multitrophic production model. While traditional aquaculture systems produce farming waste with environmental and food safety implications, the aquaponics model offers a circular organic production method that recycles and reuses aquatic waste to expand the ecological planting scene. Given recent developments in intelligent sensing, information processing, and agricultural equipment technologies, this book provides a much-needed technical guide for industry scientists and technicians. Written by leading experts in aquaculture biosystems engineering, this book reviews technology assembly, system realization, and industrial development of intelligent aquaponics AI factory models. Early chapters introduce the concept of AI factory infrastructure before exploring recirculating aquaculture systems, hydroponic planting systems, and various control systems to maintain air quality, water quality, and fish nutrition. Concluding chapters discuss AI factory system integration, sustainability evaluation, and global case studies of proof-of-concept systems. Smart Aquaponic Farming provides in-depth conceptual analyses, technical overviews, and case presentations to demonstrate the characteristics, advantages, and significance of industrial scale-up for aquaponics. It bridges the gap in disseminated knowledge on analysis, design, and implementation of aquaponics AI factories, making it an indispensable resource for aquaponics producers, technicians, industry scientists, and academics alike.

Innovations for Sustainable Agriculture

1st Edition
March 1, 2026
Katarzyna Chojnacka + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Mixed crop-livestock systems offer promising strategies for sustainable farming. Innovations for Sustainable Agriculture: From Lab to Farm to Table details solutions for mitigating agricultural waste, such as carbon emissions and chemical runoff, and creating a circular economy on mixed farms. In addition to covering potential solutions, the book will analyze the effectiveness of each strategy in protecting the environment from harm. Notable topics covered include manure management, agricultural waste valorization, wastewater and resource recovery, and even dairy cow feed for lowering methane production.While the book is based primarily on the climates and farming systems of Europe, the climactic diversity of the continent will make this a useful resource for many other parts of the world with similar climates, including North America and portions of South America, Asia, and Oceana. Innovations for Sustainable Agriculture: From Lab to Farm to Table offers practical strategies and solutions to readers and will benefit audience members ranging from students and researchers to farmers and agricultural stakeholders.

Biomaterials in Cancer Therapy

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Alok Raghav
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Biomaterials in Cancer Therapy: Innovations and Applications explores the critical role of functional biomaterials in addressing one of today’s most pressing health challenges—cancer. Despite advancements in therapies, cancer continues to claim millions of lives annually, necessitating innovative approaches that integrate engineering and pharmaceutical sciences. This book highlights the potential of engineered biomaterials to enhance drug delivery, minimize side effects, and promote tissue regeneration, ultimately improving patient outcomes. The content examines cutting-edge innovations in functional biomaterials, including their applications in targeted drug delivery and immunotherapy, while emphasizing the role of nanotechnology in developing effective cancer theranostics with minimal toxicity. Targeted at academicians, physicians, and industry professionals, this book serves as a vital resource for understanding the transformative potential of functional biomaterials in oncology. By addressing real-world challenges and incorporating diverse perspectives, it inspires innovative solutions that enhance global healthcare outcomes for cancer patients.

Artificial Intelligence in Gastrointestinal Cancers

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Ganji Purnachandra Nagaraju + 2 more
English
Paperback
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Artificial Intelligence in Gastrointestinal Cancers examines the transformative impact of AI technologies on diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal malignancies. This book explores how advanced algorithms, particularly deep learning models, enhance the analysis of medical imaging, including endoscopic, MRI, and CT scans, facilitating earlier and more accurate identification of cancers such as esophageal, stomach, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers. The content covers AI's multifaceted applications, from improving diagnostic accuracy to personalizing treatment strategies based on genomic and clinical data. It discusses how machine learning predicts patient outcomes and optimizes treatment plans while also addressing AI's role in accelerating drug discovery and clinical trials. For an academic audience, this book provides crucial insights into AI's current and future applications in GI oncology. Readers gain a comprehensive understanding of AI diagnostic tools and personalized treatment strategies, equipping researchers and clinicians with the knowledge to leverage these advancements for improved patient care and outcomes in gastrointestinal cancers.

Zero-Waste Technologies in Aquaculture

1st Edition
March 1, 2026
Soibam Khogen Singh + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Zero-Waste Technologies in Aquaculture: Global Perspectives and Methods toward a Circular Economy addresses the crucial aspects of waste management, available strategies for attaining a circular economy, and novel technologies to improve the sustainability of the aquaculture industry. As global demand for fish and fish products grows, commercial aquaculture operations must optimize resource utilization and reduce environmental impacts to ensure sustainable scaleup. This book discusses promising technologies like biofloc, aquaponics, recirculating aquaculture systems, integrated multi-trophic aquaculture, microbial fermentation, insect-mediated bioconversion, and algal-based waste utilization. Written and edited by a diverse team of experts, Zero-Waste Technologies in Aquaculture bridges disciplines in aquaculture, biology, and environmental engineering. It opens by addressing the recent history, significance, and challenges of global aquaculture expansion to provide context for these diverse audiences. Subsequent chapters explore proven, novel, and emerging technologies for wastewater treatment, solid waste recovery and valorization, and sustainable, environmentally conscious system scaleup. This is an essential read for aquaculturists, aquatic biologists, environmental scientists, and those interested in the economics of fish production.

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