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    • Sustainable Advances in Biopolymer-Based Packaging for Food Shelf-life Extension

      • 1st Edition
      • October 10, 2025
      • Mihir Kumar Purkait + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Sustainable Advances in Biopolymer-Based Packaging for Food Shelf-life Extension offers readers sustainable solutions for enhancing food shelf-life. It covers topics such as bio-based packaging materials, modification techniques, edible coatings, biodegradable packaging, nanotechnology, hydrogels, and intelligent packaging. Readers will be able to make informed decisions and implement sustainable solutions for enhancing food shelf-life while reducing reliance on traditional non-biodegradable packaging materials. The book begins by exploring the basics of bio-based food packaging materials, covering origins, characteristics, and varieties such as plant, animal, microbial, and waste materials.Subsequent chapters explain emerging bio-based materials, including intelligent packaging and edible coatings. Extraction technologies, modification techniques, and applications for sustainable and eco-friendly food packaging are also discussed. The potential of biopolymers, including those from plant extracts, to improve the nutritional content of packaged foods is highlighted. Through country-specific case studies from the EU, Asia, and North America, the book discusses the global regulatory landscape for bio-based food packaging and offers insights into challenges and future trends.

    • Biopharmaceutical Ecosystems

      • 1st Edition
      • October 10, 2025
      • David R. Williams
      • English
      • Paperback
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      The ecosystem perspective on organizations and economic settings is relatively new. It expands on work that looks at bio-clusters, concentrating on the relationship between human and financial capital. The perspective takes an expansive view of biopharmaceuticals in relation to stakeholders and the social, political, and economic landscape, including other life science companies, academia, non-profits, government entities, and health systems. The biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries have been merging for some time, with biotechnology often portrayed as a disruptive innovation to the pharmaceutical industry. A fuller description of this activity put into the greater context of the ecosystem perspective is warranted.Biopharmac... Ecosystems: A Comparative Study of U.S. and European Systems puts forward a picture of biopharmaceutical ecosystems in the USA and Europe. It examines and expands current thinking on the development of the ecosystem perspective on biopharmaceuticals. The title considers multiple locations, with countries in the top 15 of biopharmaceutical exporters selected. It pays particular attention to shifts in the political and economic landscape, and how such changes affect ecosystems. The underlying aim of biopharmaceutical ecosystems is to further the development of new drugs, reduce time to market, and lower costs. In explaining ecosystems, the book applies a quadruple helix model - academia; consumer/society; government; and industry - to each region and country in light of this triple aim.

    • Entomopathogenic Fungi in Insects

      • 1st Edition
      • October 9, 2025
      • Arash Zibaee + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Entomopathogenic Fungi in Insects: From Physiological Effects to Applications explores the complex relationships between entomopathogenic fungi and insects. This interdisciplinary book delves into the physiological, immunological, and behavioral responses elicited by fungi in insects, offering insights for sustainable development. It assesses the potential applications of these fungi as biopesticides against harmful insects while considering their impact on non-target populations. This comprehensive work is invaluable for researchers and professionals in agroecosystems, insect pathology, biocontrol, plant protection, and crop health, as well as graduate students focused on sustainability.In addition, the book examines the mutualistic roles fungi can play in insect physiology, such as aiding in digestion. These fungi, prevalent in insect habitats, can serve as microbial pest control agents by infecting and weakening insect hosts. The book emphasizes the importance of mitigating potential harm to non-target insect populations, ensuring a balanced approach to biocontrol in agricultural practices.

    • Advances in Parasitology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 129
      • October 8, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Unveiling the Proteolytic Networks of Parasites, Volume 129 in the Advances in Parasitology series, presents a cutting-edge exploration of specific proteases across a spectrum of parasitic organisms. Top researchers in the field conduct multifaceted examinations, shedding light on the distinct roles of these proteases within significant parasite groups, including malaria, trematodes, nematodes, and blood-feeding arthropods. Chapters in this new release include The roundworm Ascaris: recent advances and progress towards elimination, Genetically modified helminths as pharmaceutical bio-factories, Epithelial cytokines in helminth infections, Schistosoma eggs: from conception to eggs-creation, Helminth extracellular vesicles: roles in and beyond parasite-host communication, and more.

    • Theranostics in Cancer Management

      • 1st Edition
      • October 8, 2025
      • Kuttiappan Anitha + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Theranostics in Cancer Management: Integrating Diagnostics and Therapeutic Strategies introduces a transformative paradigm in clinical oncology, heralding a new era of precision and personalized cancer care. This comprehensive guide empowers clinicians by seamlessly integrating advanced diagnostics with targeted therapeutic approaches. The book provides an extensive exploration of theranostics across diverse clinical scenarios, ensuring that healthcare professionals are equipped with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of cancer management effectively. Beyond the introductory insights, the book delves into several types of cancer and the utilization of Artificial Intelligence in cancer detection tools.Comprising 15 chapters, it offers an invaluable resource for health professionals, scientists, researchers, practitioners, and students who seek to expand their understanding in this evolving field. The emphasis on practical applications and emerging technologies makes it a timely addition to the field of oncology.

    • Vestibular Schwannomas

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 212
      • October 8, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Vestibular Schwannomas covers multiple facets of vestibular schwannomas, including advancements in surgical techniques, radiological innovations, long-term patient outcomes, and implications for hearing preservation. It serves as a comprehensive guide for clinicians and researchers aiming to enhance diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic strategies in managing these complex tumors which are benign, slow-growing tumors that originate from the Schwann cells that line the vestibular nerve. They are the most prevalent neoplasms found in the cerebellopontine angle (CPA), the critical junction between the cerebellum and the brainstem.Their incidence, clinical presentation, and impact on surrounding neurological structures make them a focal point of research and medical intervention. Understanding their etiology, diagnosis, and treatment options requires an interdisciplinary approach bridging neurology, otology, and radiology.

    • Climate Change and Disability

      • 1st Edition
      • October 7, 2025
      • Marcalee Alexander + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Until recently, little attention has been paid to the plight of persons with disabilities during extreme weather events and/or natural disasters. Little attention has also been paid to the special needs of children with disabilities growing up in a changing world and the elderly who may rely on others for their day-to-day needs. Climate Change and Disability: A Collaborative Approach to a Sustainable Future delineates the general and specific risks of climate change for persons with disabilities and how we can use accessible approaches to mitigate, adapt and control these risks, while maximizing opportunities for persons living with disabilities. The book opens with an introduction on how we got here. The next chapters cover the framework for research and policy, the physiologic impact of different disabilities, and an overview of specific continents and countries; where hot issues related to climate change exist. Education and advocacy are covered in detail, and the book wraps up with a section on action and research, detailing how to respond to extreme weather events, including how various types of disabilities are impacted by different events. Climate Change and Disability: A Collaborative Approach to a Sustainable Future serves as a guide for a broad audience at the crossroads of environmental adaptation and human health. Rehabilitation physicians as well as physical and occupational therapists will find it valuable for tailoring care for people with disabilities due to climate change. Advocates and individuals with disabilities will gain insight into advocacy for inclusive policies and personal preparedness. Physicians and social scientists interested in the health and societal impacts of climate change will find it useful in informing their practices and research. Policymakers and politicians can utilize this resource to develop equitable climate strategies, ensuring that environmental justice includes those who are most vulnerable.

    • AI Technologies for Crop Breeding

      • 1st Edition
      • October 7, 2025
      • Jen-Tsung Chen
      • English
      • Paperback
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      AI Technologies for Crop Breeding offers the latest insights into the use of artificial intelligence models to improve plant health and production. Presenting applications of AI technologies in plant biology, biotechnology, and crop breeding, it explores practices for the mitigation of biotic and abiotic stressors as well as other plant growth challenges.AI-based technologies are expected to advance approaches to plant functional genomics and multiple omics, resulting in smarter and more efficient crop breeding for next-generation agriculture helping to address the challenges of the increasing human population and the globally changing climate. AI tools such as machine learning, particularly deep learning, have been applied to predict chief players in complicated biological networks, increasing the understanding of in-depth mechanisms of plant-pathogen and plant-environment interactions. Additionally, responses of plants facing stress can be modeled using AI technologies, and the resulting data are valuable not only to plant stress physiology but also for stress-resilient and disease-resistant crop breeding.This book introduces AI technologies for studying plant biology, focusing on machine learning and deep learning models for integrating multiple omics approaches and revealing the knowledge of plant functional genomes. Technological advancements and emerging applications of machine learning and deep learning in genomic selection, genome-wide association study (GWAS), phenotyping and constructing phenomics, and transcriptomics are also featured in this book.AI Technologies for Crop Breeding is an ideal reference for researchers, academics, and advanced-level students and professors in the fields of plant sciences, plant stress physiology, bioinformatics, systems biology, and crop breeding.

    • Advancements in the Treatment and Prevention of Breast Cancer

      • 1st Edition
      • October 7, 2025
      • Dileep Kumar
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advancements in the Treatment and Prevention of Breast Cancer highlights the significance of early detection, risk assessment, and comprehensive care in mitigating the burden of breast cancer within communities. It not only offers insights into the genetic basis of breast cancer susceptibility, familial risk assessment, and emerging genetic testing technologies but also empowers patients and their families with knowledge about available treatment options, clinical trials, and support resources.In 14 chapters this book provides an in-depth analysis of translational research focusing on understanding the etiology of breast cancer, elucidating potential avenues for primary prevention strategies. It offers a comprehensive overview of recent breakthroughs in understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying breast cancer development and discussing novel targeted treatment approaches derived from these advances but also discusses strategies for minimizing treatment-related toxicity in breast cancer management, including supportive care measures and personalized treatment approaches. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the latest developments in breast cancer care and provides clear explanations of complex scientific topics and will offer insights that can help improve patient care and outcomes.

    • Advances in Immunology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 167
      • October 7, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Advances in Immunology, Volume 167, the latest release in a long-established and highly respected publication, presents current developments and comprehensive reviews in immunology. Chapters in this new release include Recent Advances in Antifungal Immunity, Neuroimmunology beyond the CNS: nerve-macrophage interactions in peripheral tissues, Regulatory T cell functions in peripheral tissues, Alarmins in mucosal tissues and how they regulate health and disease, Ontogeny and function of microglia and nerve-associated macrophages, and Modulation of humoral immunity by γδ T cells.

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