Books in Life sciences

Advances in Potato Chemistry and Technology

3rd Edition
November 1, 2025
Jaspreet Singh + 1 more
English

Advances in Potato Chemistry and Technology, Third Edition, is fully revised and updated to include the identification, analysis, and uses of chemical components in potatoes for food and non-food purposes.Beginning with a brief description of potato components to ensure the core foundational science is included, the book then delves into their structure, functional components, types of potatoes, their storage and optimal processing.With information on emerging areas of interest including genetic modification, role in human health, contribution toward food security, and waste reduction and utilization, Editors Singh and Kaur have gathered expert insights from around the globe.Ideal for academic and industry related food scientists, food chemists and nutritionists. It is also valuable for those working in food security and advanced level food science students.

BioMEMS Devices

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Azrul Azlan Hamzah + 2 more
English
Paperback
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BioMEMS Devices covers the fundamentals of bioMEMS and discusses how MEMS are implemented into biomedical devices. The book discusses the most up-to-date technologies, including the various types of electrochemical, optical, and mechanical MEMS sensors. Other topics include bio cell and particle separation and filtration using microfluidic platform such as dielectrophoresis (DEP) and microfilters. MEMS devices for drug mixing, pumping and transdermal drug delivery using microneedles and micropumps are also discussed, along with recent advances in point-of-care diagnostics and MEMS in medical implantsThe book concludes with a discussion on integration of bioMEMS system with IoT, medical practitioners’ adaptation of the devices, market penetration, emerging technologies, and future outlooks.

The Rat Nervous System

5th Edition
November 1, 2025
George Paxinos + 1 more
English

The Rat Nervous System, Fifth Edition is an indispensable guide for researchers and students in neuroscience alike working on the rat and mouse as experimental models. The new edition will provide thorough updates throughout, including providing the latest information in an active field of research on the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system as well as an introduction to their function.The fifth edition of The Rat Nervous System enables the reader to formulate sound hypotheses as well as carry out research more accurately.

Artificial Intelligence Based Primary Care

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Anthony C. Chang + 4 more
English

Artificial Intelligence Based Primary Care: Artificial Intelligence and Human Cognition in General Practice and Family Medicine gives insight into the concepts and applications of artificial intelligence in primary care that is designed for general practice and family medicine clinicians. With a strong focus on the clinical aspects of artificial intelligence in primary care the reader is enabled to understand different potential use cases of AI within their practice, how to appraise these technologies and how to apply AI applications to real-world clinical scenarios.In 5 sections and 20 chapters, "Artificial Intelligence based Primary Care: Artificial Intelligence and Human Cognition in General Practice and Family Medicine" introduces Artificial intelligence in Primary care, it describes the applications of artificial intelligence, the implementation challenges and concludes with major takeaways and the future of artificial intelligence in primary care. In a special chapter, a day in the life of a General Practitioner is described. An extra compendium provides a recommended list of the Top 100 articles and best books on Artificial Intelligence. This book narrows the knowledge and expertise chasm between the data scientists and primary care clinicians and is a valuable resource for academics and researchers in artificial intelligence, primary care, family medicine, and all those who wish to broaden their knowledge in the allied field.

Smart and Intelligent Food Packaging

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Swarna Jaiswal + 2 more
English

Smart and Intelligent Food Packaging: Innovations and Insights, a new volume in the Sustainable Food Packaging series, is a comprehensive guide to the latest developments in the field of packaging technology, with a focus on the integration of smart and intelligent features to enhance product quality, safety, and sustainability. Organized into three sections, the book covers fundamental concepts and technologies as well as real-world applications and case studies, providing readers with a complete understanding of the latest trends and best practices in this rapidly evolving field.With the growing importance of sustainability and increasing demand for sustainable and efficient packaging solutions, this series of books represents a comprehensive guide to navigating this rapidly evolving landscape.

Artificial Intelligence and BCIs in Healthcare

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Chandra P. Sharma + 3 more
English
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Artificial Intelligence and BCIs in Healthcare discusses the essentials of state-of-the-art brain signal analysis, AI, and BCIs available today. This book is an ideal bridge of these emerging technologies. Divided into three sections, the chapters cover the Fundamentals, Applications, and Regulatory Issues facing healthcare systems today. Artificial Intelligence and BCIs in Healthcare fills a gap in literature available to researchers and may also be of interest to clinicians.

Coconut-Based Beverages and Products

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Ravi Pandiselvam + 2 more
English
Paperback
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Coconut-Based Beverages and Products covers the wide range of coconut-based drinks and other selected coconut products. The book provides a comprehensive view of recent developments in the production and processing of coconut-based products, with a focus on beverages and their nutritional benefits. Information on clinical trials and the future outlook of research will also help readers identify areas for further investigation, innovation, and product development. As coconut-based beverages have recently grown in popularity, and younger consumers are increasingly focused on health and wellness, the use of coconut beverages that contain a range of electrolytes, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids is increasing.

Video Health Monitoring in Hospitals

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Wenjin Wang + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Video Health Monitoring in Hospitals discusses the emergence of camera-based, contactless physiological measurement as a groundbreaking solution in healthcare monitoring. The book highlights the technology's non-invasiveness, capacity for continuous and long-term monitoring, and its ability to capture not only vital signs but also contextual information and behaviors. A unique aspect of this book is its rich set of compelling healthcare applications that will attract broader audiences (including researchers, engineers, clinicians, and students) from multidisciplinary fields.Finally, the book discusses the role of artificial intelligence in enhancing healthcare applications and aims to engage the healthcare industry in adopting this innovative approach to improve patient care and outcomes.

The Handbook of Non-Invasive Transcranial Brain Stimulation in the Cognitive Domain

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Vincent Van Waes + 4 more
English

The Handbook of Non-Invasive Transcranial Brain Stimulation in the Cognitive Domain serves as an essential resource, capturing the latest advancements and scientific insights into non-invasive brain stimulation methods. This comprehensive volume delves into various techniques such as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and low-intensity transcranial electrical stimulation. It highlights their application in understanding psychophysiology and enhancing cognitive performance in both experimental models and healthy individuals. Such methods offer substantial promise in unraveling the complexities of neural network dynamics and cognitive functions. In addition to discussing foundational methods and experimental models, the book also explores therapeutic applications for neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders.These multimodal brain stimulation approaches present innovative avenues for potential treatments. By integrating both theoretical and practical perspectives, this handbook not only reviews existing data but also opens new horizons for future research and clinical applications, providing invaluable insights for professionals in the field.

How Sex and Gender Impact Clinical Practice

2nd Edition
November 1, 2025
Marjorie R. Jenkins + 1 more
English

How Sex and Gender Impact Clinical Practice: A Personalized Approach to Patient Care, 2nd edition continues to provide content that can be readily utilized by the primary care clinician within their daily practice. The unique application framework assists practitioners in the application of sex and gender differences. It aligns sex and gender medicine with the emergence of precision medicine. Health care consumers are becoming increasingly aware of sex and gender issues related to their health and the clinicians who incorporate this approach into their practice attract an increasing number of patients who seek providers who “know the difference.” This book fills an important need by applying the findings that uniquely characterize the male and female patient to protocols for optimal clinical care and the detection and prevention of disease. This second edition provides updated evidence-based information on disease prevalence, diagnosis, testing, and treatment, and covers new topics such as sex differences in thyroid disease, pain and hypertension. Chapters have been updated to reflect the influences of sex and gender on disease clinical presentation, physical examination, laboratory and imaging testing, treatment and prognosis, and how these differences impact clinical decision-making.

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