Skip to main content
Elsevier
View Cart

Books in Life sciences

BooksJournals

    • Green Flexible Electronics for Sustainable Healthcare

      • 1st Edition
      • November 14, 2025
      • Anitha Velu + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 7 5 5 4 8
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 7 5 5 5 5
      Flexible electronics, or flex circuits, involve the construction of electrical circuits using flexible plastic substrates, such as polyimide, PEEK, or transparent conductive polyester sheets. Flexible electronic assemblies are made using a variety of manufacturing techniques, including printing, laminating, and deposition, which enables the circuit board to bend or take on a desired shape. They allow the user to create extremely flexible, light-weight, and thin electronic components such as batteries, screens, and sensors. Green Flexible Electronics for Sustainable Healthcare discusses incorporating flexible and printed electronics in the field of sustainable healthcare. It details how to utilise natural materials in the design, fabrication and application of flexible electronic-based wearables and sensors. It also offers a detailed analysis of the effects and challenges of integrating flexible electronics within the healthcare ecosystem. Green Flexible Electronics for Sustainable Healthcare considers the implications of the advances in flexible electronics with regards data privacy, security and scalability.

    • Cordyceps Fungus

      • 1st Edition
      • November 13, 2025
      • Jian-Yong wu + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 3 5 0 4 0
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 3 5 0 5 7
      Cordyceps Fungus: Scientific Discoveries and Health Products provides a systematic and comprehensive description of the process technology, product quality and beneficial functions, and underlying scientific background of cordyceps. The book covers the development of knowledge and technology in related areas, such as polysaccharides as major bioactive ingredients, biological characteristics, chemical composition and bioactivities, traditional uses and mycelial fermentation of cordyceps sinensis, besides analysis and characterization, bioactivity assessment, anti-inflammation activity, and conclusions and future perspectives of cordyceps fungus.Written by world-leading authorities in the area, this book serves not only as a valuable reference for this special and valuable fungal species, but also for other medicinal fungi.

    • Genetic and Reproductive Approaches for Sustainable Livestock Production

      • 1st Edition
      • November 13, 2025
      • Sukanta Mondal
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 4 8 1 2 2
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 4 8 1 3 9
      Though global food demand is ever-increasing, agricultural productivity is declining, largely due to the shrinking of resources like cultivable land. Under such circumstances, the role of the livestock sector to fulfill growing food demand is particularly important for food and nutritional security. Genetic and Reproductive Approaches for Sustainable Livestock Production details the roles of both established and emerging reproductive and genomic technologies in creating more sustainable livestock production. This book outlines a variety of integrated strategies, covering traditional and modern omics approaches (structural, functional, comparative and epigenomics) and genomics-assisted breeding methods. These can be adopted and utilized to dissect and decode the gene regulatory networks involved in the quantitative yield and stress tolerance traits in livestock. Genetic and Reproductive Approaches for Sustainable Livestock Production is a particularly attractive resource for scientists, researchers, educators and professionals in livestock science, veterinary medicine, and food security. The work will allow professional readers to incorporate existing research into their practices and will prompt academics to build on existing research and make new discoveries.

    • Dissipative Particle Dynamics

      • 1st Edition
      • November 11, 2025
      • Alexander V. Neimark + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 3 6 6 5 8
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 3 6 6 6 5
      Dissipative Particle Dynamics: Fundamentals and Applications in Soft Matter Science and Engineering comprehensively presents the fundamentals of dissipative particle dynamics (DPD) theoretical formulations and computational strategies, providing practical guidance on the application of DPD models to various colloidal and interfacial phenomena involving phase separations, self-assembly and transport in complex fluids, polymeric, surfactant, nanoparticle, and biological systems. In addition, the book contains instructive advice on efficient implementation of the DPD models in open-source computational packages. Since the introduction of the principles of DPD methodology, multiple efforts have been made to improve the computational basis of DPD, and to devise advanced versions and modifications. There are numerous research papers on this topic, but no books until now. Readers will find this to be a comprehensive reference source of multifaceted, interdisciplinary applications that provides practical guidance for efficient computational implementation.

    • COVID-19 Radiological Lung Imaging

      • 1st Edition
      • November 8, 2025
      • Luca Saba + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 3 8 7 4 4
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 3 8 7 5 1
      COVID-19 Radiological Lung Imaging: A Classic Artificial Intelligence Framework introduces modern AI technologies for early detection of COVID-19 disease to assist in saving patient lives and safeguarding frontline workers. With a strong focus on Deep Learning, the book examines specific detection and classification techniques in lung X-ray imaging, computed tomography lung imaging, deep learning on edge devises and bias measurements, deep learning for cloud and explainable AI for validation, and discusses the medical impact and AI implications for COVID-19 in lung pathologies. It is therefore an ideal reference for researchers and clinicians working in radiology and pulmonary medicine to learn the modern AI technologies in COVID-19 paradigms for implementation.

    • Nano-Bio-Medicine for Gastrointestinal Diseases

      • 1st Edition
      • November 7, 2025
      • Vivek Chaturvedi + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 4 0 3 9 0
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 4 0 4 0 6
      Nano-Bio-Medicine for Gastrointestinal Diseases offers an in-depth look at how cutting-edge biomedicine is changing the field of gastroenterology. The book highlights innovative drug delivery systems and advanced nanoscale imaging techniques that are helping to revolutionize the diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease and gastrointestinal cancers. By examining these emerging technologies, readers gain a comprehensive understanding of modern approaches to personalized medicine in gastroenterology, emphasizing the book’s commitment to improving patient outcomes and quality of life through scientific collaboration and innovation.The book also explores a variety of essential topics including nanotheranostics for cancer, the role of nanotechnology in treating celiac disease, and the integration of artificial intelligence and big data analytics in gastrointestinal care. It also addresses important considerations like nanoparticle surface modifications and safety protocols, while offering future perspectives and discussing ongoing challenges. Its interdisciplinary approach makes the book a valuable reference for gastroenterologists, researchers, medical students, and healthcare professionals seeking the latest advancements in gastrointestinal medicine.

    • Adaptogen Science and Wellbeing

      • 1st Edition
      • Sreeraj Gopi + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 3 8 1 1 3
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 3 8 1 2 0
      Adaptogen Science and Wellbeing: Use in Functional Foods, Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals explores the rich phytochemical constituents of adaptogens and their specific mechanisms of action. This book delves into the numerous phytosterols, vitamins, lignans, alkaloids, and flavonoids present in natural product adaptogens. By understanding these components, readers can appreciate their health benefits, how they enhance nutraceuticals, and how they improve functional food formulations. The book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of these natural substances and their potential applications in promoting overall well-being.The book identifies over 30 species of plants, roots, and fungi, such as sea buckthorn, holy basil, American ginseng, licorice root, maca, cordyceps, ashwagandha, and more. It explains the mechanisms of action and bioavailability of each adaptogen, discussing their immune function and anti-inflammatory benefits, cell energy metabolism for improved vitality, and neurotransmitter regulation for mental well-being. The book concludes with regulatory guidelines, protocols, and challenges for utilizing these natural products in functional foods and nutraceuticals.

    • Oceanic Dolphins

      • 1st Edition
      • November 4, 2025
      • Thomas Allen Jefferson
      • National Marine Mammal Foundation
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 3 6 6 7 2
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 3 6 6 8 9
      Oceanic Dolphins: Ridgway and Harrison's Handbook of Marine Mammals, Volume Two in the Handbook of Marine Mammals series, focuses on dolphins, the remarkable marine mammals that live in our seas and oceans. For centuries, dolphins have fascinated humans with their intelligence and adaptability. As our understanding of marine mammals expands, there is a growing need for comprehensive references on their ecology and biology. This series, created to meet this need, provides definitive reviews of all living species of whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, sea lions, sea cows, and marine otters and bears.This volume features chapters written by leading global experts on offshore and oceanic dolphin species. Each chapter includes detailed descriptions of the species, covering aspects such as distribution and abundance, anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, reproduction, parasites and diseases, and the effects of human activities on these species.

    • Leveraging Viruses for the Treatment of Viral Diseases and Cancer

      • 1st Edition
      • November 4, 2025
      • Tibor Bakacs
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 9 1 6 4 7
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 9 1 6 5 4
      Leveraging Viruses for the Treatment of Viral Diseases and Cancer: Improving Host Fitness by Combinations of Virus and Host Genes gives a comprehensive overview on the impact of using naturally or intentionally attenuated viruses - which are apathogenic to people - to control viral diseases and cancer. It examines the potential of exploiting, developing, and using apathogenic viruses as therapeutic tools. Sections cover the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for a post-Infection Plan B to combat SARS-CoV-2 infections as gaps in testing and vaccination create the perfect conditions for a new variant of concern to emerge.More generally, the book also provides specific examples of the use of apathogenic viruses to treat other infectious diseases. It discusses the process of manufacturing viral therapies and how infectious disease treatments can be repurposed to improve other therapies like for cancer. With contribution from an international group of contributors, Leveraging Viruses for the Treatment of Viral Diseases and Cancer is useful references for those engages in study and development of infectious diseases and ways to combat them.

Related subjects

Agricultural and biological sciences

Drug discovery

Immunology

Microbiology and virology

Neuroscience

Pharmaceutical sciences

Pharmacology

Toxicology