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Books in Life sciences

  • Heavy Metal Toxicity and Neurodegeneration

    • 1st Edition
    • Prasann Kumar + 1 more
    • English
    Heavy Metal Toxicity and Neurodegeneration delves into the intricate relationship between heavy metals and neurodegenerative diseases. It synthesizes and presents the latest research findings, shedding light on the mechanisms by which heavy metals cause neuronal damage and contribute to disease progression. By integrating various perspectives and collating diverse studies, this book serves as an invaluable resource for those seeking to understand the profound impact of heavy metals on neurological health. In addition to detailing the mechanisms involved, the book highlights the importance of early detection and preventive measures.It caters to researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and students, offering a comprehensive and accessible overview that bridges the gap between theory and practical application. This scholarly work is poised to inform and guide future research and policy decisions in the field of neurodegenerative disease.
  • The Molecular Neurobiology of Depression

    • 1st Edition
    • Subir Ranjan Kundu + 1 more
    • English
    The Molecular Neurobiology of Depression is a comprehensive reference covering the most up to date neurobiological evolution research in relation to suicide biology. This book explores the structural and functional traits of DNA, including non-coding DNA, in order to identify a genetic trigger of depression or suicidal behavior among individuals. This book intends to provide an in-depth perspective on the molecular footprints of the development of suicidal behavior of many individuals through case studies and an interdisciplinary approach.
  • Rhizosphere Revelations: Microbial Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 116
    • English
    Rhizosphere Revelations: Microbial Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture, Volume 116 in the Advances in Botanical Research series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Plant-Microbe Partnerships: Symbiotic Secrets of the Rhizosphere, The role of rhizosphere microbes in phosphorus mineralization and acquisition, Microbial Contributions to Soil Carbon Sequestration, Role of Mycorrhizal Fungi in Nutrient Cycling, Bioremediation Potential of Rhizosphere Microbes, Rhizosphere Remedies: Harnessing AMF for Disease Management, and Genetic Engineering of Rhizosphere Microbes.
  • Fostering and the Human-Animal Bond

    A Guide for Companion Animal Foster Care Providers and Shelters
    • 1st Edition
    • Laura A. Reese
    • English
    Fostering and the Human-Animal Bond: A Guide for Companion Animal Foster Care Providers and Shelters delves into the profound connection between humans and animals in animal fostering. Faced with capacity challenges, shelters often struggle to maintain animal health and welfare, sometimes leading to euthanasia. By examining various facets of the fostering experience, it provides essential information to improve volunteer recruitment and retention, ultimately benefiting both the animals and those who care for them. This comprehensive guide, written by an animal welfare expert, integrates interdisciplinary research from animal behavior, welfare, volunteerism, social work, and psychology.The book explores methods to enhance the emotional well-being of foster volunteers, their coping mechanisms, and the overall welfare of the animals, making it an invaluable resource for shelter professionals, foster coordinators, researchers, and students in related fields with its practical advice and insights to support and improve the fostering experience.
  • Advancing Science and Innovation in Healthcare Research

    Health Horizons
    • 1st Edition
    • Debasmita Bhattacharya + 2 more
    • English
    While basic science research explores into unraveling biological processes, pathways, and mechanisms to identify targets and understand disease progression, engineering focuses on developing techniques, equipment, and procedures to improve patient outcomes. Advancing Science and Innovation in Healthcare Research: Health Horizons not only contributes to the comprehension of human health and disease attenuation but also sheds light on mechanisms and introduces new techniques to combine these two areas and bridge knowledge gaps. Comprising 29 chapters, this book introduces readers to the application of modern technologies such as bioinformatics, bioengineering, and artificial intelligence for advancing human health. It explores the systems biology approach, utilizing (multi)omics techniques and metagenomic profiling. Researchers in systems biology, bioinformatics, and biomedical applications will find this an essential reference.
  • Carotid Artery Disease

    Diagnosis and Treatment
    • 1st Edition
    • Cynthia K. Shortell + 1 more
    • English
    Carotid Artery Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment is an essential, practical, and comprehensive resource for surgeons, doctors, medical trainees, and advanced medical practitioners involved in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with carotid artery disease. It offers a detailed exploration of the natural course, clinical presentation, diagnostic and treatment algorithms, as well as the pathophysiologic and hemodynamic mechanisms that underlie the development and progression of carotid artery disease—providing a critical foundation for both everyday clinical decision-making and further scientific discoveries.Featurin... insights from the world’s leading experts, this book presents the most up-to-date clinical practices, evidence-based treatment strategies, and expert opinions. It details the latest diagnostic technologies, advanced treatment modalities, and evolving surgical interventions. Additionally, it includes clear guidelines for special diagnostic considerations and innovative therapeutic approaches, ensuring that readers remain informed and up-to-date with the latest clinical practices.
  • Biochemical, Physiological, and Molecular Aspects of Human Nutrition

    • 5th Edition
    • Martha H. Stipanuk + 5 more
    • English
    Gain a complete understanding of nutrition’s role in health and disease! With its comprehensive, easy-to-read format, Biochemical, Physiological, and Molecular Aspects of Human Nutrition, 5th Edition, provides clear, concise coverage of advanced nutrition concepts at the molecular, cellular, tissue, and whole-body levels. Written by a team of nutrition experts, this edition address nutrients by classification, and describes macronutrient function from digestion to metabolism. Fully updated artwork and new features such as bolded summary headings and additional boxes and tables enhance readability and present new research and findings in an easily digestible format.
  • Sterility, Sterilisation and Sterility Assurance for Pharmaceuticals

    Technology, Validation and Current Regulations
    • 2nd Edition
    • Tim Sandle
    • English
    Sterility, Sterilisation and Sterility Assurance for Pharmaceuticals: Technology, Validation and Current Regulations, Second Edition is an in-depth guide to the world of pharmaceutical sterilization. This new edition has been updated to reflect the latest standards and regulations, ensuring alignment with current practices. It explores emerging methods and techniques, complemented by new case studies that provide practical examples. Readers will gain comprehensive knowledge about sterilization’s critical role in healthcare and pharmaceutical manufacturing, highlighting the importance of controlling microbial challenges to ensure product safety and patient well-being.The book discusses sterility, sterilization methods such as gamma radiation, e-beam, dry heat, steam, gas, vapor, filtration, and new techniques like X-ray sterilization, liquid-phase sterilization, ultraviolet light, supercritical gases, and sterilization assurance governance. It covers biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including aseptic filling, container and packaging design, and cleanroom environments. This edition is essential for professionals in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and medical device manufacturing, providing the knowledge needed to comply with current standards and regulations.
  • Climate Change and Agricultural Ecosystems

    Current Challenges and Adaptation
    • 2nd Edition
    • Olubukola Oluranti Babalola + 3 more
    • English
    Fully revised to include the latest scientific developments, Climate Change and Agricultural Ecosystems: Current Challenges and Adaptation, Second Edition continues to provide vital insights into the complex and dynamic relationship between climate, agriculture, soil and plants. Building on its proven value in guiding real-world application as well as inspiring further research, this new edition includes new insights and practices. Agricultural ecosystems are highly dependent on weather and climate for the production of necessary foods to sustain human life. Despite leading cutting-edge tools and technologies for developing improved varieties, genetically modified organisms, and irrigation systems, climate change is still a major constraint to agricultural productivity. It takes years to assess the impacts of climate change and vulnerability to it and to prepare proper countermeasures against it. Developing countermeasures drawn based on scientific diagnosis and assessment of the impacts of climate change on agriculture are essential in establishing the vision and administrative policies of future agriculture. Climate Change and Agricultural Ecosystems focuses on recent research and updates on interactions between agriculture, ecosystems, environment, and climate change bringing together ideas and innovations of the latest scientific findings on climate change and enriched by renowned researchers knowledge and experience in this field. It reflects the importance of acting now on climate change: to eliminate hunger; to enable the agriculture sectors to adapt to climate change.
  • Parasitic Protozoa Membranes

    Structure, Singularities and Host-Pathogen Interaction
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 95
    • English
    Parasitic Protozoa Membranes: Structure, Singularities and Host-Pathogen Interaction, Volume 95 in the Current Topics in Membranes series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.