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Books in Life sciences

  • Advances in Clinical Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 127
    • English
    Advances in Clinical Chemistry, Volume 127 explores physiologic and pathophysiologic biochemistry in both general and clinical chemistry. Complex molecular pathways are elucidated using historical, current, and emerging technologies such as biosensor design, metabolomics, and proteomics. Chapters in this new release include The Cancer Microbiome, Metabolomics of Nephrotic Syndrome, Advances in Biomimetic Sensor Technology, Gel electrophoresis-base... proteoform separation and analysis, Advances in blood microsampling technology for cancer biomarker detection, and MDDB: A public databank of host microRNAs in Tuberculosis diagnosis.
  • Management and Treatment of Cerebral Aneurysms, An Issue of Neuroimaging Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 35-3
    • Daniel Sahlein + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Neuroimaging Clinics, guest editors Drs. Daniel Sahlein and Charles Kulwin bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Management and Treatment of Cerebral Aneurysms. Top experts discuss diagnostic and clinical aspects of cerebral aneurysms, as well as epidemiology, unruptured cerebral aneurysms, predicting cerebral aneurysm rupture, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and follow-up imaging in treated and untreated cerebral aneurysms.
  • Cryo-electron Tomography

    A Journey From Sample Preparation to Data Mining
    • 1st Edition
    • Dorit Hanein + 1 more
    • English
    Cryo-Electron Tomography: A Journey from Sample Preparation to Data Mining providing a holistic overview of this rapidly advancing field and equipping researchers with the knowledge and tools necessary to initiate their own investigations. The book begins with a section on advanced cryogenic sample preparation for in situ cellular tomography, covering a range of sample types including viruses, bacteria, eukaryotic cells, and perspectives for organoids and tissues. Specific chapters focus on essential approaches such as vitrification, sample thinning, and bimodal correlative techniques. The book then transitions to a section on data mining and validation.
  • Narcolepsy

    Integrating Basic and Clinical Knowledge
    • 1st Edition
    • Ahmed S. BaHammam + 2 more
    • English
    Narcolepsy: Integrating Basic and Clinical Knowledge provides comprehensive coverage of narcolepsy-related topics. The book offers updated, deep coverage of its diagnosis, treatment, and impact on mental health based on the latest research findings and clinical practices. Its interdisciplinary approach brings together experts from different specialties, such as sleep medicine, psychology, and neurology to offer a more holistic understanding. This allows for a more nuanced discussion of how narcolepsy interacts with various aspects of health and well-being. Researchers and clinicians will find within this book novel information on pathophysiology and neurobiology, as well as behavioral and psychosocial considerations.Users will find this to be a resource that takes a deep dive into narcolepsy, introducing topics never before discussed in books on the topic, including COVID-19 and sleep, as well as immunotherapy and gene therapy. It’s the cutting-edge medical volume professionals need, whether narcolepsy specialists or more casual readers.
  • Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemias

    A Practical Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Wilma Barcellini + 1 more
    • English
    Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemias: A Practical Guide is a comprehensive update of autoimmune hemolytic anemias, a rare disease that is sometimes difficult to diagnose and manage. This book describes diagnosis, pathogenesis, classification, standard therapy, new treatments, as well as secondary forms, such as lymphoproliferative, immunodeficiency, Evans, and other autoimmune diseases. It is a practical guide to manage transfusions and monitoring complications, such as infections and thromboses, and preventive measures. This book is useful to researchers, clinicians, doctors and students working in hematology, transfusion centers, immunohematology labs, and internal medicine.
  • Handbook of Proteolytic Enzymes

    Metallopeptidases
    • 4th Edition
    • Neil D. Rawlings + 1 more
    • English
    Handbook of Proteolytic Enzymes, Metallopeptidases has stood as most comprehensive work in the field of applied enzymology and biocatalysis since the first edition published in 1998. Extensively revised and updated, the new fourth edition is an essential reference for biochemists, biotechnologists, and molecular biologists across academia and industry. Edited by world-renowned experts in the field, and with five volumes available for individual sale, this work provides detailed information on all known proteolytic enzymes researched to-date, with expanded coverage of metallopeptidases, cysteine peptidases, serine and threonine peptidases, aspartic and glutamic peptidases, and inhibitors of proteolytic enzymes.This volume includes over 300 chapters on known metallopeptidases enzymes, including their name, history, activity and specificity, structural chemistry, preparation, biological aspects, and distinguishing features, with 2D structures of peptidases in color, extensive references, and links to PubMed and MEROPS databases.
  • Recent Advances in Liver Cirrhosis Related Complications

    • 1st Edition
    • Xingshun Qi + 1 more
    • English
    Recent Advances in Liver Cirrhosis Related Complications provides comprehensive coverage on the contemporary management of liver cirrhosis related complications and future directions for the field. Content covers epidemiology, diagnosis, risk stratification, and pathophysiology. Contents include coverage of the gut microbiota, ascites, and gastrointestinal bleeding as well as the challenges of hepatic encephalopathy, acute kidney injury, bacterial infections, coagulation abnormality, and venous thromboembolism, amongst others. This is the perfect resource for practicing gastroenterologists and hepatologists as well as family physicians and investigators who are skilled at the management of liver cirrhosis and its complications.
  • Advances in Biomembranes and Lipid Self-Assembly

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 41
    • English
    Advances in Biomembranes and Lipid Self-Assembly, Volume 41 highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.
  • The Microbiome in Cancer and Autoimmunity - Part A

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 394
    • English
    Microbiome in Cancer and Autoimmunity - Part A, Volume 394 offers a comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationship between the human microbiome and the development of cancer and autoimmune diseases. Delving into cutting-edge research and clinical insights, this groundbreaking work elucidates the role of microbial communities in influencing immune responses, disease pathways, and therapeutic outcomes. From deciphering the molecular mechanisms underlying microbiome-host interactions to unraveling the impact of dysbiosis on disease progression, the book provides a multifaceted analysis of the microbiome's pivotal role in cancer and autoimmunity.With contributions from leading experts in the field, this book serves as a pivotal resource for researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals seeking to understand and harness the therapeutic potential of the microbiome in combating cancer and autoimmune conditions.
  • Protein Aggregation - Part B

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 146
    • English
    Protein Aggregation - Part B, provides valuable insights into the factors driving protein aggregation, the impact on cellular function, and the role in various diseases, offering a comprehensive overview for researchers and professionals in the field of biomedicine and biochemistry.