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Blindness and Visual Impairments

1st Edition
Volume 292
May 23, 2025
English
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Blindness, Volume 292 in the Progress in Brain Research series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Chapters in this new release include Temperature as a circadian timing cue in the visually impaired, Visual experience affects neural correlates of audio-haptic integration: A case study of non-sighted individuals, Visual experience affects neural correlates of audio-haptic integration: A case study of non-sighted individuals, Measuring residual visual function after cerebral damage – a potential path for optimizing rehabilitation approaches, and Persistence of training-induced visual improvements after occipital stroke, amongst other topics.Other chapters in this release include Well-being, mental health, and sleep in children and young people with vision impairment: A narrative review, Changes to the brain due to visual impairment, Information Processing in People with Visual Impairments, Case studies of the migraine aura in the blind or partially sighted, HABEMO: an innovative haptic tool for investigating the bodily representation of mental states in individuals with visual impairments, and Affect in the dark: navigating the complex landscape of social cognition in blindness, and An overview of quality of life and visual outcomes in AMD.

Advances in Parasitology

1st Edition
Volume 127
July 3, 2025
English
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Advances in Parasitology, Volume 127 highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. New sections in this release include Cystoisospora suis – the non-model model coccidium, Acarofauna of Neotropical reptiles and amphibians: integrative morphology, molecular studies and vector competence of zoonotic pathogens, The nematode family Cloacinidae (Strongyloidea), parasites of Australasian kangaroos, wallabies and wombats: From morphology and ecology to molecules, and more.

Non-coding RNA

1st Edition
Volume 214
June 24, 2025
English
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Non-coding RNA, Volume 214 in the Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science series, highlights advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as An introduction to non-coding RNAs, Non-coding RNAs in Eutherians and Livestocks, Artificial intelligence and machine learning heuristics for discovery of ncRNAs in humans, Non-coding RNAs in Plants, Epigenetic and experimental approaches influencing ncRNAs, Noncoding RNAs in bacteria, Dissecting ncRNA pathways and omics integration, Structural prediction of potent ncRNAs, Artificial intelligence and machine learning heuristics for discovery of ncRNAs in humans, Tools and Databases for non-coding RNAs, and Physiogenomics and genetic landscape of ncRNAs.

Advances in Agronomy

1st Edition
Volume 192
May 20, 2025
English
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Advances in Agronomy, Volume 192, the latest release in this leading reference on agronomy, contains a variety of updates and highlights new advances in the field, each written by an international board of authors. Chapters in this new release include The USDA Desert Soil-Geomorphology Project (1957-1972), Electrochemical transformations of nutrients in the soils vis-a-vis geochemistry of potentially and readily available nutrients under different soil moisture regimes: a review, Current approaches in the characterization and quantification of soil crusts, Soil fauna impacts on carbon cycling in managed grasslands: a review, Deciphering PGPR Mechanisms in Saline Soils: Enhancing Plant Productivity, and much more. Other chapters cover Interventions of microbial fuel cell technology for management of agricultural residues: Challenges and future perspectives.

Plant Pangenomes and Pangenomics

1st Edition
August 18, 2025
Jen-Tsung Chen
English
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Plant Pangenomes and Pangenomics summarizes the current state of plant pangenomes and pangenomics as applied in a wide range of plant biology involving the subtopics of genome evolution, phenotypic evolution, population genetics, and evolutionary developmental biology. Explaining the resources and technologies of pangenomics with plant functional genomics, the book also presents precision molecular breeding of crops to produce improved stress-tolerance and climate-smart capacities in an attempt to improve growth, development, enhanced production, and quality. It covers key critical stressors, including temperature, salt, drought, pollutants, pests, fungi, bacteria, and viruses.This book is an complete guide for students, researchers, experts, and professors with its discussions on all aspects of pangenomes and pangenomics, from fundamental and advanced tools and current applications in the plant sciences to plant functional genomics, plant stress physiology, plant biotechnology, plant pathology, and plant breeding.

Cancer Biomarkers and Oncoviruses

1st Edition
December 1, 2025
Moulay Mustapha Ennaji
English
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Cancer Biomarkers and Oncoviruses examines the extensive clinical applications of biomarkers in cancer research, with a particular focus on oncoviruses. The book explores key topics such as cancer risk assessment, screening, and early detection. It further covers accurate diagnosis, patient prognosis, prediction of response to therapy, and cancer surveillance and monitoring. In 47 detailed chapters, Cancer Biomarkers and Oncoviruses presents the molecular biology and pathogenesis of viral oncology, the mechanisms of viral oncogenesis in humans, signaling pathways, and therapeutic options such as vaccines. It also discusses the future of cancer therapy involving oncoviruses.The present book also covers critical analyses of cost savings in healthcare, respiratory biomarkers in viral infections, and lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on pandemic preparedness, early detection, surveillance, and response strategies. These discussions aim to provide valuable insights into how lessons from the pandemic can be applied to improve healthcare systems and response strategies for both viral infections and cancer, helping inform future health management practices.This book is an invaluable resource for health professionals, scientists, researchers, health practitioners, students, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding in the field of cancer and virology. It offers valuable state-of-the-art insights, incorporating the latest research and cutting-edge developments in the field.

Fundamentals of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology and Device Therapy

1st Edition
December 1, 2025
Indranill Basu Ray
English
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"Handbook of Cardiac Electrophysiology: A Primer for the Uninitiated" is a first-of-its kind volume designed to meet readers where they are regarding their knowledge of the subject. For non-electrophysiolog... physicians, it simplifies the relevant diseases and includes laboratory practices and current therapies. This book offers clearly written electrophysiological information which can be utilized by medical professionals at all levels, from practicing cardiologists, to internists, to medical students. This book explicates topics such as how to manage cardiac electrophysiological diseases in the context of aging patients, and knowing when to refer patients for specialized care. In particular, those seeking information on device therapy, remote monitoring, and pharmacology will not be disappointed. Its format is such that it can be easily used as a reference title, as well as in clinical settings to impart rapid information on presenting cases. This will doubtless become the first book reached for by those wishing to learn more about any aspect of cardiac electrophysiology.

Computational Methods in Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, and Toxicology

1st Edition
June 18, 2025
Muhammad Ishfaq
English
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Computational Methods in Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, and Toxicology is a comprehensive resource that offers an advanced overview of computational techniques employed in drug discovery, design, and toxicity prediction. The book discusses various topics, including molecular modeling, virtual screening, machine learning, and network pharmacology. It serves as an essential guide for researchers, practitioners, and students in pharmacology, toxicology, medicinal chemistry, bioinformatics, and systems biology fields, showcasing practical applications and future perspectives on new technologies. In addition to covering computational approaches, the book provides real-world examples of drug discovery, candidate optimization, and safety assessment.Other sections explore computer applications in pharmacology and toxicology and discusses the importance of these methods in advancing medicinal research.

Inorganic Biomaterials for Drug Delivery

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
Amit Kumar Nayak + 2 more
English
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Inorganic Biomaterials for Drug Delivery covers a wide range of inorganic biomaterial types and their properties, from traditional materials like ceramics, metallics, and bioglasses to novel composites and nano-engineered inorganic biomaterials. Biocompatibility, toxicity, and regulatory considerations are also thoroughly discussed, ensuring the reader is fully equipped for efficient biomaterials selection and utilization in drug delivery applications. This is a must-have reference for those working in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical science, pharmacology, chemical engineering, and clinical science.

An Introduction to Applied Clinical Ethics in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

1st Edition
November 4, 2025
Ifeoma U. Perkins
English
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An Introduction to Applied Clinical Ethics in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine: A Case-Based Approach offers an organized pragmatic approach to processing ethical dilemmas that frequently occur in pathology and laboratory medicine in a systematic way. This is a novel resource strategically crafted in a case-based format to help readers confidently reach potential solutions with strong ethical reasoning that not only further quality patient care but honor the good intentions of pathologists and laboratorians. Readers will gain confidence in their ability to think critically about complex problems in pathology that create ethical conflict. This book is for healthcare providers, practicing anatomic and clinical pathologists, pathology residents and fellows, pathology educators and graduate medical education program directors, students of allied health sciences, researchers, laboratory technologists, and any members of the clinical care team who utilize laboratory services.

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