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Books in Life sciences

  • Feedback Control and Adaptive Learning in Optical-Tweezer Robotics

    • 1st Edition
    • Xiang Li + 2 more
    • English
    Feedback Control and Adaptive Learning in Optical-Tweezer Robotics is a comprehensive guide to merging robotic feedback control with optical trapping techniques in cell manipulation. It begins by providing foundational knowledge in dynamic modeling and control theory, essential for understanding optical-tweezer robotics' complexities. The book explores optical trapping principles, discussing traditional approaches' constraints and challenges. It then introduces a unified control methodology designed for dynamic adaptation to cell movement and escape scenarios, highlighting the importance of closed-loop control strategies in navigating the interaction between optical forces and robotic manipulation.Additio... the book delves into adaptive learning algorithms for real-time adjustments in unknown trapping stiffness, addressing challenges like limited field of view, stochastic disturbances, and handling multiple cells. It integrates open-access simulations and real-world experiments to reinforce theoretical concepts, offering practical examples. This unified approach's potential impact on biomedicine, biotechnology, and microscale robotics is emphasized, making it an invaluable resource for readers in these fields.
  • Advances in Applied Microbiology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 132
    • English
    Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 132 presents a comprehensive exploration of the latest innovations in applied microbiology. The book delves into the diverse applications of microbiology across various industries, including agriculture, food production, biotechnology, environmental science, and healthcare. Through a collection of insightful chapters authored by experts in the field, readers are offered in-depth analyses of cutting-edge research, emerging trends, and practical applications of microbiological principles. From novel microbial technologies to the impact of microbiomes on human health and beyond, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, professionals, and students seeking to stay informed and inspired by the exciting advancements.
  • Robotics and Artificial Intelligence for Reproductive Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Guanqiao Shan + 3 more
    • English
    Robotics and Artificial Intelligence for Reproductive Medicine provides fundamental principles underpinning robotic and AI techniques used for reproductive medicine. The book provides the state-of-the-art technical advances in clinical infertility treatment, along with the outlook on future challenges and opportunities of robotics and AI in reproductive medicine. It covers robotics, AI, computer vision, biomedical engineering, and reproductive medicine.
  • Deep Learning in Drug Design

    Methods and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Qifeng Bai + 2 more
    • English
    Deep Learning in Drug Design: Methods and Applications summarizes the most recent methods, and technological advances of deep learning for drug design, which mainly consists of molecular representations, the architectures of deep learning, geometric deep learning, large models, etc., as well as deep learning applications in various aspects of drug design. This book offers a comprehensive academic overview of deep learning in drug design. It begins with molecular representations, CNNs, GNNs, Transformers, generative models, explainable AI, large models, etc. Next, it covers deep learning applications like protein structure prediction, molecular interactions, ADMET prediction, antibody design, and so on. Finally, a separate chapter is dedicated to the introduction of the ethics and regulation of artificial intelligence in drug design. This book is ideal for readers aiming to learn and implement deep learning methods and applications in drug design and related fields.Deep Learning in Drug Design: Methods and Applications is particularly helpful to undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students in need of a practical guide to the principles of the discipline. Established researchers in the area will benefit from the detailed case studies and algorithms presented.
  • Artificial Intelligence in Food Science

    Transforming Food and Bioprocess Development
    • 1st Edition
    • Tanmay Sarkar + 1 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence in Food Science: Transforming Food and Bioprocess Development covers the AI and machine learning techniques that are reshaping the food science landscape, introducing innovative solutions to improve food processing, safety, and sustainability. This book delves into the transformative potential of these cutting-edge technologies, exploring how they optimize food production, enhance bioprocess development, and tailor products to meet specific consumer needs. By integrating AI, researchers and industry professionals can address challenges such as resource efficiency and quality assurance, paving the way for a more sustainable and technologically advanced food system.Beyond optimization, the book examines AI applications in predicting food trends, analyzing complex datasets, and developing personalized nutrition plans. It provides insights into how AI enhances food storage, packaging design, and even consumer engagement through predictive models. With detailed case studies and forward-thinking perspectives, this book serves as a comprehensive guide for harnessing AI's power to revolutionize food science and bioprocess innovations.
  • Development of Sensory Organs

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 165
    • English
    Current Topics in Developmental Biology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.
  • Emerging Paradigms in Delivery of Therapeutic Agents for the Treatment of Glioblastoma

    • 1st Edition
    • Rajeev Sharma + 4 more
    • English
    Emerging Paradigms in Delivery of Therapeutic Agents for the Treatment of Glioblastoma describes the intense research and clinical developments that are required to optimize the available treatment options and the potential side effects to heal brain cancer. The success of this strategy includes the use of validated biomarkers, appropriate patient selection criteria, strategies to prevent adverse events, and the implementation of immunotherapy in multimodal treatment approach. In 18 chapters, this title sets forth the rationales for promising therapies like immunotherapy, including immune checkpoint blockade, chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR T) cell therapy, oncolytic virotherapy, and vaccine therapy.In addition, the book reviews potential novel agents, the current status of preclinical and clinical trials, and the challenges and future perspectives in glioblastoma immuno-oncology. This book is a valuable resource for health professionals, scientists and researchers, health practitioners, students, and all those who wish to broaden their knowledge in the allied field.
  • CRISPR Technology for Combating Plant Pests and Pathogens

    • 1st Edition
    • Jen-Tsung Chen
    • English
    CRISPR Technology for Combating Plant Pests and Pathogens improves the understanding of CRISPR-mediated crop protection, presenting innovative strategies for developing disease-resistant crops that can withstand a variety of biotic stresses.In agricultural food production, a range of stressors continues to challenge crop production globally. Fortunately, modern crop breeding approaches have developed rapidly, including the promising technology of plant genome editing. Leading to improvements in disease resilience or stress-tolerant crops, CRISPR/Cas9 is among the mainstream genome editing technologies for plant breeding precision and efficiency.CRISPR Technology for Combating Plant Pests and Pathogens offers in-depth summaries curated by leading experts and professors in the field of agricultural biotechnology, providing the essential knowledge needed to advance research and applications in crop resilience.
  • Aging in Ophthalmology

    • 1st Edition
    • Jorge L Alio MD + 2 more
    • English
    Aging in Ophthalmology examines the aging process of the eye and how this affects the future of ophthalmology. With a strong focus on therapeutic options, the book shows the latest improvements in medical and surgical possibilities. It describes both the risks of the aging of the eye, the aging of different parts of the eye (like the retina, lens, and iris), therapeutic approaches to limit the aging processes of the eye, along with a glance into the future. This book is a valuable resource for ophthalmologists of all subspecialties and researchers interested in the aging process in the human eye.
  • Sports Physician Handbook

    • 4th Edition
    • Yannis P. Pitsiladis + 3 more
    • English
    Sports Physician Handbook, the fourth edition of the Team Physician Manual: International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS), covers all key areas of activity and intervention, from the preparticipation examination to rehabilitation, drug testing, care of the young athlete, the female athlete, and environmental issues. The book also surveys major classifications of sports injuries, offering clear advice on field side assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. It further examines best practices in broader aspects of sports medicine, such as injury prevention and the psychology of recovery. Sports Physician Handbook continues the tradition of high-caliber authorship, featuring contributions from world-leading physicians and scientists. In short, the fourth edition represents a "must-have" reference for any doctor, scientist, physical therapist, or medical professional working in sport.