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  • Artificial Intelligence for Multi-omics Analysis Part B

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 222
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence for Multi-omics Analysis Part B, Volume 222 in the Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science series, highlights recent advances, with this new volume presenting chapters on a variety of topics, including Artificial Intelligence in multi-omics analysis of small molecule drug discovery, AI in multi-omics analysis in antimicrobial resistance, Artificial Intelligence and multi-Omics Approach in Vaccine Development, Artificial Intelligence in multi-omics Analysis of heart diseases, Artificial Intelligence in multi-omics Analysis of Kidney Diseases, Artificial Intelligence in multi-omics Analysis of Gastrointestinal Diseases, AI in multi-omics analysis in Stem cell research, and AI in multi-omics analysis in cancer, and more.Additional sections cover AI in multi-omics analysis in obstructive lung diseases, AI in multi-omics analysis in neurodiseases, AI in multi-omics analysis in autoimmune diseases, AI in multi-omics analysis of liver diseases, AI in multi-omics analysis of COVID-19 patient data, and AI in multi-omics analysis of Type 2 diabetes.
  • Aquatic Food Webs in the Anthropocene

    Impact of Stressors of Emerging Concern
    • 1st Edition
    • Mirco Bundschuh
    • English
    Aquatic Food Webs in the Anthropocene: Impact of Stressors of Emerging Concern addresses a variety of anthropogenic factors and their impacts on aquatic food webs. It provides readers with an overview of cutting-edge research on known and emerging anthropogenic drivers of trophic transfers in aquatic ecosystems, bringing diverse topics together to offer new perspectives on food web dynamics. Each chapter has been written by a leading expert on the pollutant or stressor in question, ensuring global coverage of emerging contaminants, light pollution, pesticides, wastewater, brownification, salinization, changing temperatures, invasive species, and their relative impacts to aquatic food webs. The concluding chapter discusses the applications of emerging research covered in this work, including the potential for effective resource management and restoration of food webs under stress. Aquatic Food Webs in the Anthropocene: Impact of Stressors of Emerging Concern provides a critical reflection on current knowledge of how anthropogenic drivers affect aquatic food webs. It is a unique resource for researchers, academics, and the wider set of stakeholders that deal with aquatic community ecology. This book is an indispensable “go-to” resource for those who would like to develop and refresh their knowledge on aquatic ecology and food web dynamics and drivers.
  • Plant Proteins

    Nutritional Aspects and Processing Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Nisar Ahmad Mir + 1 more
    • English
    Plant Proteins: Nutritional Aspects and Processing Applications covers various methods used to extract and purify plant proteins for nutrition, health, and new product development. The book identifies techniques and modifications such as fermentation, radiation, and ball-milling to characterize plant protein structure and functionality. Readers will learn how each method serves a different purpose in enhancing flavor, texture, and/or shelf-life. A special focus on plant-based meat is discussed, along with insights on how plant-based proteins effect digestive wellness and the microbiome. Additional sections address the nano-reduction of plant-based proteins and their role in the delivery of different bioactive compounds and health benefits.
  • Comparative Fish Immunology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 42
    • English
    Integrative Fish Biomechanics, Volume 42 in the Fish Physiology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this volume presenting insightful chapters written by leading experts. Covering a broad range of topics, this edition explores the evolution and function of immune systems in fish, with particular attention to both innate and adaptive immune mechanisms across diverse aquatic species.Chapters examine adaptive immunity in jawless vertebrates and the unique VLR system, the role of antimicrobial peptides in teleost infections, and the use of zebrafish as a model for studying innate immune responses. Additional contributions explore pharyngeal mucosal lymphoid structures, the evolutionary origins of germinal centers in fish, and mechanisms of antigen presentation in teleosts.Other chapters address microbiota–host immune interactions, emerging insights into teleost neuroimmunology, and the modulation of immune function through behavioral fever. Together, these contributions provide a comprehensive overview of current discoveries and evolving perspectives in fish immunology, offering valuable insights for researchers, immunologists, and aquatic biologists interested in the physiology and immune biology of fishes.
  • Algae Classification and Species

    • 1st Edition
    • Pau Loke Show + 3 more
    • English
    Algae Classification and Species delivers a detailed overview of freshwater and marine algal diversity. It provides an essential introduction to the study of phycology with broad applications in diverse biological and biotechnological fields. Written and edited by a global team of experts in the field of phycology, this book is organized according to major algal taxa, including green, red, and brown macroalgae, benthic and planktonic algae, blue-green algae, diatoms, cyanobacteria, and microalgae. Chapters are structured to provide readers with a sweeping understanding of the breadth of marine algae, including their principal characteristics, evolution, phylogeny, distribution, preservation, and more.This book is designed to provide a complete, legible review of algal diversity. It is a valuable resource for researchers, biotechnologists, and students interested in developing their understanding of basic algal biology.
  • Brain Rehabilitation in Psychiatric Disorders

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 301
    • English
    Progress in Brain Research series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.
  • Structural Studies of Amyloid-Forming Peptides

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 729
    • English
    Structural Study of Amyloid-β, Volume 729 in the Methods in Enzymology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on important topics such as the Extraction of Amyloids from Neurodegenerative Disease Tissues for Structural Analysis, Cryo-EM Structure Determination of Amyloid Fibrils: Methodology, Insights, and Practical Tools, Methods for studying molecular architecture of Ab aggregates in tissues using cryo-ET, Cryo-EM methods to study binding between amyloid fibrils and chemical compounds or ligan, Dynamics studies of side-chains and hydration shells in amyloid-beta fibrils using deuterium and oxygen-17 solid-state NMR, and much more.Additional chapters cover the Technical aspects of pressure jump NMR applied to the study of Abeta and protein oligomerization, Characterizations of the beta-amyloid-membran... interaction intermediates, Time-resolved solid-state NMR studies of oligomer formation, Methods for characterizing the individual filament structures of amyloid peptide assemblies using atomic force microscopy, Single-molecule fluorescence spectroscopy and imaging on heterogeneous amyloid beta aggregation, Two-dimensional FT-IR methods on amyloid aggregation and folding pathways, and much more.
  • 2D and 3D Cellular Screening Models and AI Guided Analysis

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 204
    • English
    2D and 3D Cellular Screening Models and AI Guided Analysis, Volume 204 explores the development, application, and comparative benefits of 2D monolayer cultures and 3D organoids, spheroids, and tissue-engineered constructs for biomedical research and drug discovery. Chapters in this new release include High throughput CellTiter-glo viability assessment, Assessing viability of cancer cell spheroids in 3D drug screening, 3D killing assay of cancer spheroids by cytotoxic T lymphocytes in anchored microfluidic droplets, Use of micropatterning for 3D cell culture, Use of microfluidic chip devices for assessing the effect of radiation on 3D cell culture models, and much more.Additional chapters cover A 3D model for assessing regulated cell death modalities, YOLO detection model for Cell Viability assessment, Bioinformatics and AI/ML approaches using multi-omics data to accelerate diagnosis and delivery of precision care, Automated image analysis and machine learning for the assessment of mitochondrial membrane potential, Assessing cancer cell heterogeneity in patient-derived tumoroids, Assessment of lysosomal drug sequestration and release using fluorescence microscopy, Assessment of T cell toxicity in ex-vivo models of cancer, Three-dimensional Organoid Screening using Leica Thunder Microscope, Using vascularized organoids-on-chip for assessing systemic drug delivery, and many more interesting and timely topics.
  • Methods in Consumer Research, Volume 1

    Theoretical and Practical aspects
    • 2nd Edition
    • Gaston Ares + 1 more
    • English
    Methods in Consumer Research, Volume 1: Theoretical and Practical aspects, Second Edition, brings together the world’s leading experts in global consumer research who provide a fully comprehensive state-of-the-art coverage of advances in methods in consumer science.The new edition, thoroughly revised and updated, touches on the latest developments in consumer behavior. It includes a theoretical overview of consumer behavior, followed by a detailed description of qualitative techniques, including coverage of focus groups, projective techniques, ethnography, and social media. Quantitative methods are also addressed from both an explicit and implicit perspective. A section specifically delves into physiological measurements, such as eye-tracking, facial reading, and fMRI.In conjunction with the second volume, which covers specific applications, this book is an invaluable reference for academics working in the fields of sensory and consumer science, psychology, marketing, and nutrition. Through examples of the methodologies being applied throughout, it serves as a practical guide to practitioners in both the public and private sector.
  • Telehealth in Movement Disorders

    Principles, Strategies, Applications, and New Directions
    • 1st Edition
    • Wael Mohamed + 2 more
    • English
    The COVID-19 pandemic forced the world to pause and reevaluate how we operate specifically in medicine, shifting to telemedicine and telehealth. Integrating telemedicine and telehealth into the healthcare system enables patient safety and has been proven beneficial to medical and surgical practices including patient primary care. Telehealth in Movement Disorder: Principles, Strategies, Applications, and New Directions provides guidance on how to deliver clinical assessment and treatment to movements disorders patients through telemedicine. This book is divided into three distinct sections. The first section reviews general principles including strategies, standards, policies, and ethical aspects. The second section explores how telemedicine can be integrated into diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with movement disorders including the use of new AI technologies. The final section discusses the integration and application of telemedicine in developing countries, including challenges and future opportunities.