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  • Mathematical Concepts and Methods in Modern Biology

    Using Modern Discrete Models
    • 2nd Edition
    • March 23, 2026
    • Raina Robeva
    • English
    Mathematical Concepts and Methods in Modern Biology: Using Modern Discrete Models, Second Edition presents an updated, quantitative framework for analyzing, predicting, and modulating complex biological systems. Structured around project-based learning and problem-solving, it integrates essential mathematical concepts and methods in the context of key biological questions. Topics include gene regulatory and neuronal networks, CpG islands, plant population growth, interacting populations, phylogenetics, and phylogenomics. Modeling tools span discrete dynamical systems (including deterministic and stochastic Boolean networks), ordinary differential equations, projection matrices, agent-based modeling, polynomial ideals, Gröbner bases, tropical algebra, and other algebraic approaches. Computation is supported by a range of software tools, including some developed for this book, as well as open source, freely available, and proprietary platforms. Updated code examples and step-by-step instructions illustrate software use, making this a valuable resource for health professionals, scientists, researchers, and students in related fields.
  • Genetics of Bone Biology and Skeletal Disease

    • 3rd Edition
    • March 23, 2026
    • Rajesh V. Thakker + 3 more
    • English
    Genetics of Bone Biology and Skeletal Disease, Third Edition is aimed at students of bone biology and genetics and includes general introductory chapters on bone biology and genetics. More specific disease orientated chapters comprehensively summarize the clinical, genetic, molecular, animal model, molecular pathology, diagnostic, counseling, and treatment aspects of each disorder. The book is organized into five sections that each emphasize a particular theme, general background to bone biology, general background to genetics and epigenetics, disorders of bone and joint, parathyroid, and related disorders, and vitamin D and renal disorders.Sections cover bone biology and structure, joint and cartilage biology, principles of endocrine regulation, the principles and progress of medical genetics and epigenetics related to bone disease, including genome-wide association studies (GWAS), genomic profiling, advances in the genetics and molecular biology of bone and joint diseases, both monogenic and polygenic, as well as skeletal dysplasia, rarer bone disorders, and much more.
  • Clinical Diseases, Production, and Management of Cattle

    • 1st Edition
    • March 20, 2026
    • Tanmoy Rana
    • English
    Clinical Diseases, Production, and Management of Cattle is an essential reference that extensively covers the health, care, and management of cattle. This comprehensive guide begins with general considerations of cattle care and production, progresses into specific practices for calf care, and culminates in a broad examination of cattle diseases—from common to rare, mild to severe. The book includes preventative measures, diagnostic procedures, and treatments for diseases. It is an invaluable resource for industry professionals, animal agriculture researchers, and veterinarians looking to deepen their understanding of cattle health and disease prevention.
  • Handbook of Brain Tumor Chemotherapy, Molecular Therapeutics, and Immunotherapy

    • 3rd Edition
    • March 20, 2026
    • Herbert B. Newton
    • English
    Handbook of Brain Tumor Chemotherapy, Molecular Therapies, and Immunotherapy, Third Edition offers a unique cutting-edge collection of basic science and clinical information brain tumor chemotherapy research. The book represents the most complete single-volume resource available for information on the subject of brain tumor chemotherapy. Including a multidisciplinary approach, this volume combines recent advances tumor therapy with molecular biology, molecular therapeutics, immunobiology, and immunotherapy approaches in one location. Chapters new to this volume include cutting-edge research on the molecular underpinnings of brain tumors such as glioblastoma, other gliomas, and targeted molecular therapies to consider for treatment.
  • Retinoic Acids in Cancer Therapy

    Mechanisms of Sensitivity, Resistance, and Methods of Delivery
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 23
    • March 20, 2026
    • Saeid Ghavami + 2 more
    • English
    Retinoic Acids in Cancer Therapy: Mechanisms of Sensitivity, Resistance, and Methods of Delivery provides an overview of how All-Trans Retinoic Acid (ATRA) kills cancer cells and how some cells survive treatment. Focusing on the cellular pathways and compartments involved in ATRA-mediated inhibition of proliferation, this book also discusses how aggressive tumors develop escape routes conferring retinoic acid resistance.Across 15 chapters, it describes the molecular structure and biological properties of ATRA, explains mechanisms of resistance, and defines ATRA’s efficacy in seven cancer types. It concludes with chapters on ATRA and cancer stem cell biology, strategies to improve treatment, future therapeutic perspectives, and delivery methods to reduce toxicity and enhance anticancer efficacy.Each chapter includes Learning Objectives and a “What We Learn” section, making the book highly accessible for undergraduate, graduate trainees, scientists, physicians, and biotech companies. Adding simple, attractive schemes and informative tables makes it ideal for all interested in the current status of Retinoic Acids in Cancer Therapy. This book serves as a valuable resource for health professionals, scientists, researchers, clinical practitioners, and all those seeking to broaden their knowledge and develop new drugs or therapeutic strategies to improve ATRA’s efficacy in the treatment of resistant cancers.
  • Cell Shape and Position during Development

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 166
    • March 20, 2026
    • English
    Cell Shape and Position during Development, Volume 166 provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental roles that cell morphology and spatial organization play in the development of multicellular organisms. This volume brings together leading experts in developmental biology, cell biology, and biophysics to explore how cells acquire specific shapes. Chapters in this new release include Cell shape changes during sperm-egg interactions, Cell shape and position during organ development, Regulation of shape and position during asymmetric cell division, Cell shape dynamics during mouse peri-implantation development and embryo dormancy, Shaping the intestine: the role of cell morphology and spatial dynamics in development, and more.Additional sections Intermediate filaments in cell shape and position, Regulation of adult stem cell behavior by cytoskeletal dynamics and cell shape, Shape changes in gastrulation, and more.
  • Advances in Edible Packaging Systems for Food Preservation

    Processing, Bioactive Agents and Preservation
    • 1st Edition
    • March 20, 2026
    • Zuhaib F. Bhat + 1 more
    • English
    Advances in Edible Packaging Systems for Food Preservation: Processing, Bioactive Agents and Preservation discusses the edible packaging systems available for the preservation of all types of foods and products derived from meat, eggs, milk, plants, cereals, fish, and seafood. Divided into 14 chapters, the book covers recent topics related to edible packaging such as the role of emerging technologies (including cold plasma, ultrasonication, electrospinning, high-pressure, 3D printing, and pulsed light), alternative film materials (including insect, fungal, and algae proteins), novel bioactive agents (including novel peptides and nanoemulsions, nanoparticles, and nanofibers from novel sources), engineering aspects, environmental impacts, and consumer perception.This book caters to a wider audience, including, but not limited to, individuals involved in food science, meat science, dairy science, food packaging, agriculture sciences, protein and carbohydrate biochemistry, and nutrition.
  • A Complete Guide to Hysteroscopic Myomectomy

    • 1st Edition
    • March 20, 2026
    • Rahul Manchanda + 2 more
    • English
    A Complete Guide to Hysteroscopy Myomectomy provides an evidence-based, comprehensive treatise on hysteroscopic myomectomy, a valuable option for treating uterine fibroids that offers a less invasive alternative to traditional surgeries like hysterectomies and laparotomies. This complete guide helps readers master how to diagnose and select the most appropriate strategy of treatment, describing all aspects of each strategy and applying the knowledge in different clinical settings. This is an essential reference for anyone in the research and medical field. It's also ideal for patients who want to understand the procedure's benefits, indications, and recovery process to make informed decisions about their treatment options.
  • Clean Label Starch

    Processes, Properties and Functionality
    • 1st Edition
    • March 16, 2026
    • Parmjit Singh Panesar + 1 more
    • English
    Clean Label Starch: Processes, Properties and Functionality, a volume in the "Applications of Starches in Food and Packaging" series, provides the most up-to-date information on clean label starches, catering to a wide range of readers interested in starch modification and its applications in clean label food and packaging industries. Chapters cover hydro-thermal clean label starch, thermal and non-thermal physically modified starches, biotechnological approaches for clean label starch production, and its nanoencapsulation. Applications of clean label starch in the edible packaging industry, biodegradable packaging, and in bakery and confectionery are also included. The book discusses the challenges, and consumer acceptability, in addition to the quality attributes of clean label starch. Edited by an internationally diverse group of experts and leaders who possess extensive, up-to-date knowledge of native and modified starches and related technologies, this book is an excellent resource which highlights important global perspectives in the field.
  • Antimicrobial Therapeutics and Drug Discovery

    • 1st Edition
    • March 16, 2026
    • Chengyuan Liang + 1 more
    • English
    Antimicrobial Therapeutics and Drug Discovery is a comprehensive resource that provides an overview of antimicrobial drug discovery. It covers a wide spectrum of pathogenic organisms causing human infections, exploring alternative therapeutic strategies beyond traditional small molecule drugs. The contents in the book are structured into four parts, each focusing on a different aspect of antimicrobial drug discovery. From exploring viral and host targets, understanding antibiotic resistance mechanisms, to the potential of nanomedicine and computational approaches, the book offers a comprehensive view of the field. Employing a multidisciplinary approach, chapters discuss the importance of drug discovery for fungi, Mycobacteria, Mycoplasma, and parasites, and offers insights into innovative biomedical approaches and combination therapies. By bridging the gap between experimental research and practical application, Antimicrobial Therapeutics and Drug Discovery is a key reference for pharmacologists and pharmaceutical scientists working in academic and corporate research. Medicinal chemists and microbiologists will also benefit from the multidisciplinary coverage of the book.