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    • Endothelium and Cardiovascular Diseases

      • 2nd Edition
      • October 1, 2025
      • Protasio L. Da Luz + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Endothelium and Cardiovascular Diseases: Vascular Biology and Clinical Syndromes, Second Edition offers new discoveries in clinical settings, cellular, molecular, genetic, and epigenetic mechanisms which have led to novel understanding of the key role of endothelium in both cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular diseases. The innovations it presents have implications for both pathophysiological concepts and clinical decisions. Among other topics, cardiovascular and pulmonary medicine, immunity and inflammation, genetics and epigenetics, heart failure, renal disease, familial hypercholesterolemia... diabetes, and hypertension are discussed at length.With 20 new chapters covering everything from endothelium transition to connective tissue disorders, this second edition is sure to be indispensable to anyone wishing to learn the importance of endothelium to every facet of health.

    • Sustainable Plant Foods

      • 1st Edition
      • September 26, 2025
      • Sajad Ahmad Wani + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Sustainable Plant Foods: A Scientific Approach to Alternative Food Sources delves into plant-based nutrition and its transformative potential for human health and the environment. By addressing the detrimental effects of animal agriculture on well-being and ecological balance, the book advocates for a shift towards plant-based alternatives. It emphasizes the importance of sustainable diets for improving human health and nutrition while contributing to a more sustainable planet. The book explores new developments and challenges in plant-based alternatives. It covers the nutritional benefits, sensory appeal of underutilized fruits, vegetables, legumes, and strategies for developing clean-label alternatives to eggs, meat, cheese, and milk.

    • Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Biology

      • 2nd Edition
      • September 25, 2025
      • Claudia Augusta De Moraes Russo + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Biology, Second Edition, Four Volume Set is a comprehensive resource containing approximately 215 chapters that covers all fundamental topics in evolutionary biology. Featuring a consistent chapter structure, this encyclopedia ensures easy navigation across the volumes. Each chapter effectively links concepts to specific systems and examples, making it an invaluable tool for anyone interested in applying evolutionary thinking to their field of study. This edition includes new or expanded topics such as human evolution, including cultural evolution and language, paleontology, the origins of life, mass extinction events, epigenetics, and metagenomics.The encyclopedia also delves into the evolution of behavior, game theory, kin selection, optimality, human microbiomes, and the diversification of viruses. With its broad coverage, this essential resource will engage readers across various educational levels, emphasizing the central role of evolutionary biology in the life sciences. It caters to a wide range of readers, from students to experienced professionals, by offering both introductory chapters and in-depth analyses.

    • Synthetic Biology and its Consequences in Present Healthcare

      • 1st Edition
      • October 20, 2025
      • Bhupendra G. Prajapati + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Synthetic Biology enables the capability to manipulate and modify leaving cells and organisms to program them for specific purposes and has the potential to change the course of the healthcare sector. Synthetic Biology and its Consequences in Present Healthcare presents the latest findings and applications those in the healthcare sector need. Chapters cover a vartiety of synthetic biological tools in lifestyle diseases like obesity, heart disease, liver disease, type 2 diabetes and more . In addition, the vaccine development will cover DNA vaccines, synthetic and modified RNA-based vaccines, and personal vaccines for cancer, thus filling a gap in literature in the synthetic biology space. Written by international experts in the fields for those researching, practicing or studying in life sciences, biological sciences, including the synthetic biology domain.

    • Carbon Nanotubes in Agriculture

      • 1st Edition
      • January 22, 2025
      • Manzer H. Siddiqui + 2 more
      • English
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      Carbon Nanotubes in Agriculture: Specifications and Applications presents overviews the beneficial roles of carbon nano-tubes (CNT) in regulation of seed germination, plant metabolism and their applications in plant stress management. In light of current climate change trends, CNT-assisted crop yield is likely to play a significant role in improving plant health, enhancing root growth, and improved tolerance in plants to a number of abiotic and biotic stresses. Primarily targeted towards scientists and researchers in nanotechnology, nano-agriculture, nanomaterial-assiste... crop improvement, as well as plant stress tolerance, plant biotechnology and crop yield, this book is the first to focus on this important topic.

    • The Epidemiology and Prevention of Childhood Injuries

      • 1st Edition
      • May 20, 2025
      • Hamid Soori + 1 more
      • English
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      The Epidemiology and Prevention of Childhood Injuries: An Overview takes a comprehensive approach to understanding and addressing childhood injuries. Integrating global research and practice, the book aims to significantly advance injury prevention among children. With detailed chapters on epidemiological measures, risk factors, and prevention strategies, it offers a thorough review of childhood injury contexts. The book covers injuries related to transport, home, school, play, sports, workplace, violence, and disasters. It discusses first aid essentials, accountability, and collaboration, concluding with methodologies, data collection techniques, and outcome assessments. This resource is invaluable for researchers, pediatricians, public health experts, and policymakers seeking to protect children.

    • Update on Obesity, An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 54-1
      • February 11, 2025
      • Caroline M. Apovian + 1 more
      • English
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      In this issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics, guest editors Drs. Caroline M. Apovian and Dong Wook Kim bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Update on Obesity. Top experts in the field cover the latest research regarding weight loss drugs, drug safety, pharmacotherapy, AI, and nutritional/lifestyl... changes for managing obesity.

    • Intelligent Systems for Neurocognition and Human-Robot-Computer Interaction

      • 1st Edition
      • October 20, 2025
      • Shubham Mahajan + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Intelligent Systems for Neurocognition and Human-Robot-Computer Interaction explores the transformative potential of intelligent systems in enhancing human well-being through advancements in neurocognitive technologies, robotics, and AI-driven healthcare. This book addresses the fragmented knowledge at the intersection of these fields, enabling readers to understand the latest advancements and discover practical strategies for implementation. It highlights the importance of ethical considerations and governance in deploying AI and robotics in healthcare settings. Each chapter covers various aspects, including personalized medicine, human-robot interaction, cognitive robotics, wearable technologies, and the role of AI in mental health. The book also discusses the implications of cloud computing, big data, and human-computer interaction in enhancing cognitive and emotional well-being.

    • Applied Microbiology

      • 1st Edition
      • November 3, 2025
      • Saurabh Bhatia + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Recently, molecular technologies have positively affected the field of applied microbiology, providing rapid quantitative as well as qualitative information on microorganisms present in a given sample. The development of microbiology-based inventions suggests a worthwhile but challenging prospect to create pharmaceutical products and harvest the superior potential therein. Some of the challenges while patenting the microorganisms can be overcome by updating aspirants related with ethical and regulatory issues, especially guidelines established in microbiology to explore its more clinical applications. Applied Microbiology: Microbes, Pharmaceutical Techniques and Procedures includes diverse applications of microorganisms in 21st century like emerging infections and their futuristic impact over the society. Applied Microbiology: Microbes, Pharmaceutical Techniques and Procedures carries outcomes of present research to reach those whose aspiration allows using this information and know-how in both the basic as the applied settings.

    • The Nervous System

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 5
      • March 4, 2025
      • Mayeen Uddin Khandaker + 1 more
      • English
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      The series Stem Cell Innovation in Health and Disease is a timely and fascinating collection of information and new discoveries and provides a contemporary snapshot album from the fast-moving field of regenerative medicine and stem cell therapeutics. The Nervous System, Volume 5 addresses the recent data accumulated on the potential applications of stem cells to treat diseases and disorders of the nervous system. This volume will highlight the recent development of cutting edge in vitro and in vivo research tools and approaches, including human and murine organoid cultures, genetic editing in vitro and in vivo, human iPSC models of disease, haploid cells for genetic as well as compound screening paradigms, genetically engineered mice, and stem cell transplantation to treat nervous system disorders and diseases. The volume is written for researchers and scientists in stem cell therapy, cell biology, regenerative medicine and organ transplantation; and is contributed by world-renowned authors in the field.

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