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    • Role of Biomarkers in Cancer Diagnosis and Therapeutics

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Sushama Talegaonkar + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Role of Biomarkers in Cancer Diagnosis and Therapeutics offers a thorough exploration of the critical roles biomarkers play in cancer detection, diagnosis, monitoring, and therapy. The book is divided into three parts: the first focuses on established and emerging biomarkers like PSA and CEA, detailing their biochemical characteristics and clinical relevance. The second section examines metabolic pathways utilized by cancer cells, highlighting key enzymes and their therapeutic potential. The final part discusses innovative strategies targeting cell cycle checkpoints and DNA repair mechanisms, including synthetic lethality through PARP inhibitors. This essential resource provides researchers and clinicians with insights into novel metabolic targets and cutting-edge treatment strategies. By addressing current applications and future challenges, including the integration of AI and multi-omics approaches, the book equips readers with actionable knowledge to advance personalized cancer care and navigate the dynamic landscape of oncology.

    • The Exposome in Cancer Disparities

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Zodwa Dlamini
      • English
      • Paperback
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      The Exposome in Cancer Disparities: Influence of Environmental and Infectious Factors in LMICs examines how environmental and infectious factors drive cancer inequities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It introduces the exposome as a comprehensive framework to understand complex risk factors, such as environmental toxins, climate change, and infectious agents like HPV and HIV. The book combines scientific insights, real-world case studies, and practical strategies from international experts, highlighting region-specific contributors to cancer disparities. Structured into thematic sections, it offers a holistic view of the challenges faced by LMICs and provides actionable, evidence-based solutions tailored to resource-limited settings. The work emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary approaches and international collaboration to develop effective prevention and policy strategies. The Exposome in Cancer Disparities: Influence of Environmental and Infectious Factors in LMICs benefits researchers, policymakers, and healthcare professionals by deepening understanding of cancer risk factors, fostering global cooperation, and guiding targeted interventions to reduce health inequities and improve outcomes worldwide.

    • Using Stimulants to Improve Plant Health

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Arafat Abdel Hamed Abdel Latef
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Using Stimulants to Improve Plant Health: From Stress to Strenghth serves as an in-depth resource exploring the pivotal role of stimulants including biostimulants, chemical agents, and phytohormones in boosting plant resilience and improving productivity under both abiotic and biotic stressors. Providing readers with a clear understanding of the physiological, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms through which biostimulants, chemical stimulants, and phytohormones boost plants' ability to withstand both abiotic and biotic stresses, it provides insights into the latest advancements in research and technology, such as nanotechnology and precision agriculture. With step-by-step instructions, practical tools, and real-life case studies, the book enables readers to integrate stimulant-based strategies into their agricultural operations, whether managing a small farm or overseeing large-scale production systems. By prioritizing environmentally sustainable methods and showcasing eco-friendly stimulants, the book guides readers toward adopting practices that are both financially smart and ecologically responsible. This expertly edited volume is divided into 16 thoroughly researched chapters, each dedicated to examining a particular type or category of stimulant, its underlying mechanisms of action, and its potential real-world applications in agriculture. It will be valuable for those interested in advancing sustainable agriculture and plant health.

    • Diabetes, Aging, and Management Strategies

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Younis Ahmad Hajam + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Diabetes, Aging, and Management Strategies: Cellular Mechanisms for Healthy Aging is a comprehensive guide that explores the complex interplay between diabetes and the aging process. As populations worldwide grow older, the prevalence of diabetes continues to rise, presenting new challenges in understanding, managing, and mitigating the effects of this condition on older adults. This book dives deeply into the scientific mechanisms underlying diabetes and aging, offering insights into how aging accelerates disease processes and affects metabolic pathways, organ function, and overall health. With a focus on the biological, clinical, and practical aspects of diabetes in the elderly, this book provides actionable information on the pathophysiology of diabetes in aging individuals, evidence-based mitigation strategies, and effective management approaches. It is designed to support healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers in creating and implementing strategies that address the unique needs of older adults with diabetes.

    • Harnessing Plant Stimulating Molecules

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • M. Iqbal R. Khan + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Harnessing Plant Stimulating Molecules serves as an authoritative reference on the multifaceted molecular regulators and biotechnological innovations underpinning plant resilience to environmental stressors. This volume delivers an exhaustive treatment of diverse classes of signaling entities—including phytohormones, secondary messengers, reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, and heterotrimeric G proteins—elucidating their roles in complex stress adaptation pathways.In addition to molecular and biochemical foundations, the book explores advanced methodologies such as nanoparticle-facilit... metabolic modulation, RNA interference, gene editing strategies aimed at optimizing nutrient utilization. It also highlights the emerging significance of biostimulants in modulating plant-microbe interactions and inter-plant signaling networks. Detailed discussions on systemic signaling mediated by mobile molecules and photoreceptor-mediat... photomorphogenic responses further enrich the scope.By integrating cutting-edge approaches, particularly CRISPR/Cas systems, with computational modeling for simulating metabolic networks, the volume facilitates accelerated crop improvement strategies essential for addressing contemporary challenges in food security and agro-ecosystem sustainability.Desig... as an indispensable resource for researchers, advanced graduate students, and industry professionals, Harnessing Plant Stimulating Molecules bridges fundamental plant molecular biology with translational biotechnology, fostering the development of resilient, high-performance crops adapted to the challenges of a changing climate.

    • Inflammation and Cancer

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Anoop Kumar + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Inflammation and Cancer: Mechanisms, Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Strategies delves into the intricate relationship between inflammation and cancer, a crucial area of contemporary biomedical research. The book addresses the pressing need to understand how inflammatory processes contribute to cancer initiation, progression, and metastasis. By bridging theoretical frameworks with rigorous investigations, this comprehensive guide offers invaluable insights for researchers, clinicians, and students aiming to advance cancer biology and immunotherapeutic strategies. The book is structured into fifteen meticulously detailed chapters. It begins with an overview of inflammation's role in cancer, discussing molecular connections and signaling pathways. Subsequent chapters explore inflammatory pathways in various cancers, including breast, oral, lung, prostate, skin, and gastrointestinal cancers. Each chapter, authored by experts from renowned institutions worldwide, provides an in-depth analysis of specific inflammatory mechanisms and their implications in cancer development. The book also covers tumorigenesis, metastasis, preventive strategies, inflammatory biomarkers for cancer diagnosis, and innovative therapeutic designs. The final chapters focus on the dual role of platelets, targeting tumor-associated macrophages, novel treatment approaches, and recent advances in the field. This title offers substantial benefits to researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals by providing a thorough understanding of the cellular and molecular pathways linking inflammation and cancer, aiding in the development of effective anti-cancer immunotherapies. By highlighting the latest research and potential therapeutic strategies, this book serves as an essential resource for anyone dedicated to combating cancer through innovative and informed immunotherapeutic approaches.

    • Fundamentals of Molecular Structural Biology

      • 2nd Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Subrata Pal
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Fundamentals of Molecular Structural Biology, Second Edition reviews the mathematical and physical foundations of molecular structural biology, covering the latest advancements in the field. The book begins with a historical perspective before exploring a range of topics including mathematical concepts, physical aspects of chemistry, chemical basis of biology, structural analysis and visualization, protein folding, transcription, RNA processing, cell signaling, and computational molecular biology. Additionally this new edition delves into AI fundamentals and applications, including AlphaFold and RoseTTAFold. In recent years AI has made a big impact upon molecular structural biology, and this book explores the latest developments in this area. This fully updated edition provides a detailed overview of the fundamental concepts across molecular structural biology and acts as an ideal guide for researchers and advanced students working in this area. Given the increasingly interdisciplinary nature of this subject, early career researchers and those shifting into an adjacent field often require a "fundamentals" book to get them up-to-speed on the foundations of a particular field. This book fills that niche.

    • Marine Mercury Bioaccumulation

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Luiz Drude de Lacerda
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Marine Mercury Bioaccumulation presents state-of-the-art research on mercury bioaccumulation in marine life. As global populations increasingly rely on fisheries resources for food, it is critical to understand how mercury is introduced into the marine environment and how it travels through marine food webs. Improving our monitoring tools and encouraging sound legislation regarding mercury exposure will help to protect marine populations and minimize human health risks associated with mercury contamination in seafood. Written by leading experts in the field of marine toxicology, this book delivers the latest information on monitoring and modeling mercury biomagnification in key marine taxa. Early chapters introduce the basic biology and ecology of how mercury travels through marine organisms and accumulates within marine food webs. Central chapters discuss the current status and exposure risks of key taxa, including marine vegetation, invertebrates, fishes, mammals, and birds. The book concludes with an assessment of human exposure to mercury through seafood products and novel modeling tools to assess environmental exposure risks and bioaccumulation. Marine Mercury Bioaccumulation provides a global assessment of mercury contamination in the ocean and its biological resources, monitoring and modeling tools at our disposal, existing research gaps, and suggestions for how to improve our monitoring and policy tools for improved safety of marine life and human consumption. It is an indispensable tool for researchers, resource managers, fisheries stakeholders, and students alike.

    • Single, Double, and Triple Starch Modifications

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Zebin Guo
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Single, Double, and Triple Starch Modifications, a new volume in the Applications of Starches in Food and Packaging series, offers a comprehensive exploration of starch chemical modification technology. This volume presents the latest research developments and provides valuable insights into the application of starch production technologies across fields such as food, materials, and biomedicine. By systematically analyzing chemical modification methods and their impact on starch structure, digestibility, and physical or chemical properties, the book serves as a thorough reference for industry professionals, researchers, and students interested in understanding both fundamental and advanced aspects of starch processing technology.In addition to detailed summaries of modification techniques, the book compares current research trends and discusses both existing and emerging applications for modified starches. Edited by a globally diverse team of experts, it ensures readers gain a broad, international perspective on natural starch chemical modification. The text emphasizes the significance of technological advancements in enhancing starch properties and highlights the role of modified starch in driving innovation within various sectors. Overall, this resource stands out for its depth, clarity, and relevance to those seeking a holistic understanding of starch modifications and their practical impacts.

    • Hardware Security

      • 2nd Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Swarup Bhunia + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Hardware Security: A Hands On Learning Approach, Second Edition provides a broad, comprehensive, and practical overview of hardware security that encompasses all levels of the electronic hardware infrastructure. The book covers basic concepts like advanced attack techniques and countermeasures that are illustrated through theory, case studies, and well designed, hands on laboratory exercises for each key concept. The book is ideal as a textbook for upper level undergraduate students studying computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, and biomedical engineering, but is also a handy reference for graduate students, researchers and industry professionals.For academic courses, the book contains a robust suite of teaching ancillaries. Users of the book can access schematic, layout and design files for a printed circuit board for hardware hacking (i.e., the HaHa board), a suite of videos that demonstrate different hardware vulnerabilities, hardware attacks and countermeasures, and a detailed description and user manual for companion materials.

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