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  • Nanomaterials–Microbial Interactions for Soil Health, Plant Growth, and Performance

    • 1st Edition
    • January 9, 2026
    • Azamal Husen
    • English
    Nanomaterials–Microb... Interactions for Soil Health, Plant Growth, and Performance investigates how engineered nanomaterials interface with soil ecosystems to influence plant health and agricultural sustainability. By leveraging the distinctive surface chemistry, size, and reactivity of these materials, the book analyzes how they modulate soil chemistry, microbial activity, and plant physiology, with implications for growth, resilience, and productivity.Interdi... perspectives from soil science, microbiology, plant biology, and nanoengineering are integrated to evaluate mechanisms of action, exposure routes, and environmental fate. The volume weighs opportunities for enhanced yield and nutrient-use efficiency against risks to soil health, biodiversity, and food safety, while also discussing regulatory frameworks and scalable strategies for real-word farming systems and food value chains.Aimed at researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers across academia, government, and industry, Nanomaterials–Microb... Interactions for Soil Health, Plant Growth, and Performance serves as an authoritative platform for future-oriented thinking that bridges discovery and deployment aligned with global environmental stewardship goals across diverse agroecosystems.

  • Paraprobiotics, Postbiotics and Psychobiotics in Foods

    From Concept to Validated Application
    • 1st Edition
    • January 9, 2026
    • Annamalai Manickavasagan + 1 more
    • English
    Commonly used and associated with gut health and nutrition, the rapidly growing field of 'biotics' a collective term for probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, parapostbiotcs and more, is constantly being challenged for its validity of health applications and its adaptation into the food industry for therapeutic benefits in functional products. Paraprobiotics, Postbiotics and Psychobiotics in Foods: From Concept to Validated Application is a gateway for readers to focus on the broad insights of the biotic arena to establish foundational understanding. Divided into three sections, one for each of the major topics, Paraprobiotics, Postbiotics and Psychobiotics in Foods: From Concept to Validated Application treats each individually but consistently, and gives readers an introduction to emerging concepts and how ‘biotics’ are being used in the development of health promoting and therapeutic functional food products. Each section begins with an introductory chapter that defines mechanisms of action, sources and health benefits, and is followed by the associated potential application of these components in food products. Sections conclude with detailed information on the regulatory, technical and quality control aspects associated with such food products. This book gives readers a better understanding and acceptance of ‘biotics’ used for functional foods.

  • Bovine Colostrum as a Nutraceutical

    Developments in Processes and Products for Therapeutic and Dietary Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • January 9, 2026
    • Rahul Mehra + 3 more
    • English
    Bovine colostrum is being touted by medical professionals, nutritionists, and food product developers worldwide for its ability to optimize health and help manage disease. Scientists are becoming increasingly intrigued by its nutrient-dense, immune-boosting properties. Bovine Colostrum as a Nutraceutical: Developments in Processes and Products for Therapeutic and Dietary Applications takes a closer look at every facet of a cow’s first milk—from composition to consumption—and discusses how its nutritional and hyper-immune properties are frequently used in food-pharma worldwide. Comprised of 18 chapters, Bovine Colostrum as a Nutraceutical: Developments in Processes and Products for Therapeutic and Dietary Applications elucidates the chemistry, physiological effects and response of nutritional bioactive elements such as peptides while exploring the impact of different environmental, natural, and processing factors that can affect colostrum's composition. Authors discuss emerging colostrum processing methods, as well as the recent technologies, and instrumentation used for isolating and identifying bioactive components for food product development. Readers will also learn colostrum's role in gut, immune and skin health, and how it can enhance muscle growth for improved athletic performance. Safety, efficacy, and regulatory considerations of bovine colostrum and its derivatives are also discussed.

  • Bacterial Biogeochemistry

    The Ecophysiology of Mineral Cycling
    • 4th Edition
    • January 8, 2026
    • Tom Fenchel + 1 more
    • English
    Bacterial Biogeochemistry: The Ecophysiology of Mineral Cycling, Fourth Edition discusses the influence of bacterial activity on the chemical environment of the biosphere. Following the success of previous editions, this update focuses on bacterial metabolism and its relevance to the environment, including the decomposition of soil, food chains, nitrogen fixation, assimilation, and reduction of carbon nitrogen and sulfur, and microbial symbiosis. All chapters have been revised and brought up-to-date in light of the many advances and discoveries that have taken place during the last decade. The scope of the new edition has broadened to provide a review of the processes and phenomena that are relevant for global change feedback loops and advances in bacterial biogeochemical cycles.

  • Atlas of Endoscopy Imaging in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

    • 2nd Edition
    • December 24, 2025
    • Bo Shen
    • English
    Atlas of Endoscopy Imaging in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Second Edition, serves as a comprehensive guide to the latest advancements in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This new edition keeps readers updated with cutting-edge medical treatments, state-of-the-art endoscopy, and imaging technologies, as well as the evolution of interventional IBD. It explores the latest advancements in IBD diagnosis and management, including recent endoscopy instruments for measuring disease activity and the transformative world of image-enhanced endoscopy. Additionally, it delves into the groundbreaking application of artificial intelligence (AI) in IBD, revolutionizing diagnosis, disease monitoring, and dysplasia surveillance. New content introduces topics such as intestinal ultrasound, device-associated enteroscopy in Crohn’s disease, insights into IBD-like conditions (autoinflammatory disorders), and the value of intraoperative endoscopy in IBD procedures. The book integrates new consensus guidelines for endoscopy imaging in IBD, explores AI applications in diagnosis and monitoring, addresses COVID, COVID vaccines, and IBD, and presents new interventional IBD techniques. This edition provides state-of-the-art information on differential diagnosis, advanced endoscopy, imaging technologies, and AI. It offers updated guidelines for disease activity assessment and advancements in endoscopic therapy modalities. Designed for a diverse range of medical professionals, it is an indispensable resource for comprehensive, current IBD knowledge. Gastroenterologists and IBD specialists will find resources for cutting-edge treatments and AI insights. Primary care clinicians can use an expanded list of differential diagnoses for early-stage identification. Surgeons can deepen their understanding of interventional techniques, while pathologists and radiologists can improve diagnostic skills through AI and image-enhanced endoscopy. This resource ensures medical professionals across disciplines are equipped to navigate the evolving landscape of IBD diagnosis, treatment, and management.

  • Machine Learning in MRI

    From Methods to Clinical Translation
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 13
    • December 19, 2025
    • Thomas Kuestner + 3 more
    • English
    Machine Learning in MRI: From Methods to Clinical Translation, Volume Thirteen in theAdvances in Magnetic Resonance Technology and Applications series presents state-of-the-art machine learning methods in magnetic resonance imaging that can shape and impact the future of patient treatment and planning. Common methods and strategies along the processing chain of data acquisition, image reconstruction, image post-processing, and image analysis of these imaging modalities are presented and illustrated. The book focuses on applications and anatomies for which machine learning methods can bring, or have already brought. Ideas and concepts on how processing could be harmonized and used to provide deployable frameworks that integrate into the clinical workflows are also considered.Pitfalls and current limitations are discussed in the context of how they could be overcome to cater for clinical needs, making this an ideal reference for medical imaging researchers, industry scientists and engineers, advanced undergraduate and graduate students, and clinicians. By giving an interdisciplinary presentation and discussion on the obstacles and possible solutions for the clinical translation of machine learning methods, this book enables the evolution of machine learning in medical imaging for the next decade.

  • Nutrition and Women's Health

    Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals, and Integrative Strategies
    • 1st Edition
    • December 19, 2025
    • Prashant Lakshaman Pingale + 1 more
    • English
    Nutrition and Women's Health: Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals, and Integrative Strategies delves into the critical role nutrition plays in human health, highlighting its growing importance among healthcare providers, research scientists, nutritionists, and dietitians. Despite significant progress, there remains a lack of targeted research specifically addressing women's nutritional needs at various life stages. This book aims to fill that gap, offering comprehensive insights into the benefits of nutraceuticals and functional foods for disease prevention, treatment, and recurrence through different phases of a woman's life.The book covers a wide range of topics, including nutritional modules for teenage nutrition, the interaction of sex hormones, menopause management, polycystic ovary syndrome, fertility, and bone, skin, and heart health. It emphasizes the underlying causes of various pathophysiological conditions linked to nutrition and provides practical diet plans to help avoid health issues across various age groups. Expert authors present evidence-based strategies for improving women's health through nutrition, making this book an invaluable resource for professionals and individuals alike.

  • Fundamentals of Space Medicine and Clinical Technology

    • 1st Edition
    • December 16, 2025
    • Ethan Waisberg + 2 more
    • English
    Fundamentals of Space Medicine and Clinical Technology is a comprehensive guide that delves into the advanced technologies utilized in space medicine today. The book is structured into three sections: an introduction to the physiology of space medicine, a detailed overview of various space medicine technologies, and the application of these technologies on Earth. Authored by leading experts in the field, it aims to bridge the gap between space medicine physiology and technological advancements, offering valuable insights. Additionally, the book serves as a useful resource for doctors, engineers, commercial industries, and governments, highlighting the significance of translational applications of space medicine technologies.This is a pivotal read for anyone interested in the intersection of space exploration and medical science.

  • Essentials of Endoscopic Spine Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • December 12, 2025
    • Kern Singh + 2 more
    • English
    Essentials of Endoscopic Spine Surgery provides a comprehensive resource designed to educate and train spine specialists in the latest uni- and biportal endoscopic spine surgery techniques, enhancing their proficiency and advancing clinical practice. Experts from around the world heavily emphasize surgical precision, patient safety, and optimal outcomes through expert knowledge and practical strategies. This video book is divided into eight distinct sections: Foundations of Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Endoscopic Instruments and Technology, Cervical/Thoracic/Lu... Spine Endoscopy, Advanced Endoscopic Techniques, Managing Complications and Postoperative Care, and Future Directions in Endoscopic Spine Surgery. Authored by key opinion leaders around the world, this book is designed for practicing spine surgeons and spine surgery trainees seeking to deepen their knowledge of the most state-of-the-art endoscopic techniques today.

  • Emerging Trends in Phytotherapy of Cancer

    • 1st Edition
    • December 11, 2025
    • Mahendra Rai + 1 more
    • English
    Emerging Trends in Phytotherapy of Cancer is an essential reference that explores the multifaceted role of medicinal plants in combating cancer. The book covers a broad range of interconnected topics including ethnomedicinal plants used in cancer by tribes and aboriginals, herbs used in Ayurvedic medicine for cancer, integrated approaches of modern and conventional drugs, anti-cancerous secondary metabolites, plant-based anticancer drugs approved by FDA and WHO, toxicity to humans, and the role of emerging technologies such as the applications of nanotechnology and artificial intelligence. The contents are divided into six parts. Part one opens with an introductory chapter, followed by the different combinations of plant-based drugs and modern medicine for cancer treatment, and recent developments in cancer research. Part two discusses the ethnomedicinal uses of plants in cancer and the role of Ayurvedic herbal medicines in cancer. Part three incorporates the role of secondary metabolites in cancer treatment. Part four elaborates on the plant-based drugs recommended by FDA/WHO. Part five concerns the human phytotoxicity of secondary metabolites, and part six describes the role of emerging nanotechnologies and artificial intelligence in phytotherapy drug delivery and treatment. Targeted at researchers, healthcare professionals, and advanced students in related fields, this book provides technical and in-depth knowledge, contributing to ongoing advancements in cancer treatment. It uniquely integrates ethnomedicinal therapies with modern technologies, offering a comprehensive overview of the research into phytomedicinal cancer therapies.

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