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    • Fundamentals of Redox Biology

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Shyamal K Goswami
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Fundamentals of Redox Biology is a comprehensive guide to understanding the complex roles of cellular redox systems in biological processes and human health. Exploring the regulation, physiological functions, and pathological implications of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and free radicals, this book serves as an essential resource for students and professionals in biochemistry and related fields. It delves into the fundamentals of redox signaling, the impact of antioxidants on homeostasis, and the intricate balance between oxidative stress and disease development, including conditions like cancer and neurological disorders. This foundational text is invaluable for advancing knowledge in redox biology.In addition to providing a historical perspective on redox biology, the book examines how ROS influence epigenetic regulation and mitochondrial function, particularly in immune responses to infections. It also integrates discussions on the role of redox systems across multiple disciplines, making it relevant to cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, and beyond. With its detailed exploration of both theoretical and applied aspects, the book positions itself as a pivotal resource for understanding the mechanisms underlying redox balance and its broad applications in life sciences.

    • Federated Learning for Medical Imaging

      • 1st Edition
      • March 17, 2025
      • Xiaoxiao Li + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Federated Learning for Medical Imaging: Principles, Algorithms, and Applications gives a deep understanding of the technology of federated learning (FL), the architecture of a federated system, and the algorithms for FL. It shows how FL allows multiple medical institutes to collaboratively train and use a precise machine learning (ML) model without sharing private medical data via practical implantation guidance. The book includes real-world case studies and applications of FL, demonstrating how this technology can be used to solve complex problems in medical imaging. The book also provides an understanding of the challenges and limitations of FL for medical imaging, including issues related to data and device heterogeneity, privacy concerns, synchronization and communication, etc.This book is a complete resource for computer scientists and engineers, as well as clinicians and medical care policy makers, wanting to learn about the application of federated learning to medical imaging.

    • Advances in Agronomy

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 193
      • August 14, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Advances in Agronomy, Volume 193, the latest release in this leading reference on agronomy, contains a variety of updates that highlight new advances in the field, each written by an international board of authors.

    • Innovations in Biomedical Engineering

      • 1st Edition
      • March 3, 2025
      • Shubham Mahajan + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Innovations in Biomedical Engineering: Trends in Scientific Advances and Application addresses the burgeoning demand for a comprehensive resource that not only showcases the latest advancements in this dynamic field but also shows how these innovations can be effectively translated into real-world applications. In essence, the book acts as a bridge, connecting discoveries, research, and innovations in biomedical engineering to tangible, real-world applications.

    • The Resistance of Cervical Cancer to Chemotherapy and its Reversal

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 9
      • December 1, 2025
      • S. Muthusami
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      The Resistance of Cervical Cancer to Chemotherapy and its Reversal provides a holistic understanding of cervical cancer development, immune-evading mechanisms of HPV, immunotherapies available, methods to study cervical cancer and the development of newer drugs. Content shows the involvement of signaling pathways during chemoresistance in cervical cancer, the involvement of genes in drug resistance, and introduces long noncoding RNAs as novel biomarkers.In 10 chapters, this book first provides an introduction and history of cervical cancer; next, it discusses the influence of viruses on cervical cancer and finally, it describes therapies to overcome chemotherapy resistance in cervical cancer. This is the perfect reference to provide the fundamental base of knowledge needed for oncologists, pharmacologists, translational investigators, immunotherapists, scientists, and clinicians interested in building a comprehensive understanding of the field.

    • Emerging Trends in Medical Robotics

      • 1st Edition
      • July 1, 2025
      • Parveen Kumar + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Emerging Trends in Medical Robotics: Technologies, Innovations and Applications, provides an overview of medical robotics, including fundamentals, a bibliometrics review, and essential elements. Other sections delve into emerging technologies such as the Internet of Medical Robots Things (IoMRT), artificial intelligence-driven medical robots, robotic cyber-physical systems, cybersecurity considerations, and the integration of digital twin technology.Final sections explore various applications of medical robots in surgery, healthcare management, diagnostics imaging, pharmacy and medication dispensing, hospital logistics, ethical considerations, future prospects, and challenges in the field.

    • An Illustrated Guide to Cancer Biology

      • 1st Edition
      • November 3, 2025
      • Tomas Koltai + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      An Illustrated Guide to Cancer Biology offers a comprehensive exploration of the fundamentals of oncological molecular biology and provides valuable insights into topics such as cancer cell migration, chemotherapeutic drug mechanisms, and the roles of RNA in cancer. With 33 chapters covering a wide array of subjects, including the Hanahan and Weinberg hallmarks of cancer, tumor heterogeneity, and hormone-dependent cancer, this guide serves as an indispensable resource for researchers, students, and practicing oncologists in medicine, oncology, and biochemistry alike. This book stands out not only for its comprehensive coverage of diverse topics but also for its unique approach.With over 400 figures strategically interspersed throughout the text, this book offers readers a visually engaging journey through the intricacies of cancer biology. These illustrations, ranging from molecular pathways to cellular interactions, make navigating topics like chemotherapeutic drug mechanisms and tumor heterogeneity more accessible. Additionally, the inclusion of sections on repurposing drugs, tumor kinetics, and epigenetics further aids in a deep understanding of cancer biology.

    • Axon Regrowth

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Douglas W Zochodne
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Axon Regrowth: The Neurobiology of Nerve and Axon Regeneration, originally published in 2008 and now fully revised—with a refocus on the central nervous system and axon regeneration—emphasi... the commonalities and differences with peripheral nerve regeneration. The book reviews the substantial problems of axon and nerve regeneration, including molecular mechanisms and the approaches that can be used to experimentally address new avenues. Both researchers and clinicians alike will consider this a valuable resource.

    • Non-thermal Processing of Major Food Macromolecules

      • 1st Edition
      • May 30, 2025
      • Seid Reza Falsafi + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Non-thermal Processing of Major Food Macromolecules provides comprehensive knowledge on state-of-the-art approaches utilized to process foods and/or modify their physicochemical structural – along with the technofunctional attributes of food macromolecules (i.e., protein, starch, lipids) – through novel non-thermal processing techniques. Sections explore the impact of non-thermal processing on proteins, starches, and on lipids and present the challenges for the food application of non-thermal processing treatments, thus suggesting how to push the food application of these architectures forward around the world.Edited by a team of experts in the field, this book is a great resource for researchers and industry personnel working in the various fields of non-thermal processing treatments, particularly in the food areas.

    • Artificial Intelligence in e-Health Framework, Volume 1

      • 1st Edition
      • January 24, 2025
      • Sudip Paul + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Artificial Intelligence in e-health Framework, Volume One: AI, Classification, Wearable Devices, and Computer-Aided Diagnosis presents a variety of AI techniques and applications for solving issues in the healthcare industry. As Artificial Intelligence is increasingly incorporated into medical systems and methods, it is critical to understand the formulations and basics of machine and deep learning as well as how to implement these advances into practice. This book specifically explores Artificial Intelligence developments in disease diagnosis, health monitoring, medical image recognition, and diagnostics, as well as e-health records management.This is a valuable resource for health professionals, scientists, researchers, students, and all who wish to broaden their knowledge in this advancing technology.

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