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    • The Human Body

      • 2nd Edition
      • August 27, 2025
      • Bruce M. Carlson
      • English
      • Paperback
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      The Human Body: Linking Structure and Function, Second Edition offers a comprehensive and accessible exploration of the human anatomy, making it an invaluable resource for students and professionals alike. Each chapter delves into a specific organ system, elaborating on how the unique structures within the body contribute to its overall functionality.Organi... by organ system, this succinct publication presents the functional relevance of developmental studies and integrates anatomical function with structure. A new chapter presents the functional anatomy of a joint, including the skeleton, muscles, connective tissues, nerves and vessels.Written by a leader in the field for upper undergraduate, graduate and postdoc market, as well as professors and researchers studying functional anatomy, developmental biology, physiology and across the life sciences, dentistry, and nursing.

    • Machines of the Farm

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Divaker Durairaj Chelladurai
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Machines of the Farm: Theory and Practice is a comprehensive textbook designed to provide a thorough understanding of farm machinery, its mechanics, and management. It dives deeply into practical concepts related to agricultural equipment, including calibration and adjustments essential for agricultural engineers. By blending theoretical insights and practical applications, the book covers topics such as mechanics, materials, selection, and performance evaluation. Each chapter includes worked examples and exercises to ensure a broad and practical understanding of the subject.The book not only details specific machines and scientific principles but also includes chapters on primary and secondary tillage equipment, machinery for sowing, weed control, crop protection, manure application, and harvesting. It reviews the testing of farm machines, earth-moving equipment, and considers performance against cost. This textbook is a valuable resource for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in Agricultural Engineering, as well as professionals in the field, farm machinery designers, and agricultural consultants. Additionally, it offers a full solutions manual for instructors and worked examples for students to further their learning objectives.

    • The Marmoset Brain in Stereotaxic Coordinates

      • 2nd Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • George Paxinos + 3 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      The Marmoset Brain in Stereotaxic Coordinates, Second Edition offers an essential resource for in neuroanatomy from the Paxinos team. The marmoset is the simplest available model with which researchers can study the brain in ways that are relevant for understating the human structure, making this a key atlas for anyone studying the brain. Based on a computational average of 20 marmoset brains, this atlas will include a comprehensive overview of the marmoset brain including detailed delineations and histochemistry. This atlas will include detailed figures of coronal, sagittal and horizontal sections of the brain which. New to this edition, there will also be coverage on cortical layers, which has yet to be featured in other atlases.

    • Integrative Fish Biomechanics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 41
      • October 31, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Integrative Fish Biomechanics, Volume 41, the latest release in the Fish Physiology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this volume presenting insightful chapters written by leading experts. Covering a wide range of topics, this edition explores the intricate hydrodynamics and biomechanics of fish feeding, swimming, and terrestrial locomotion. It delves into the structural and functional properties of fish tissues, providing a deeper understanding of their mechanical adaptations.Other chapters examine the sensing and control of fish behaviour, the role of biomechanics in fish adhesion, and the emerging field of fish robotics. The volume also discusses the ecomechanics of fish locomotion and feeding, collective behaviours, and the micro- and macroevolutionary perspectives of fish biomechanics. Offering a comprehensive look at the intersection of biology, physics, and engineering, this book provides valuable insights for researchers, marine biologists, and those interested in fish physiology and biomechanics.

    • Advances in Applied Microbiology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 133
      • November 1, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 133 presents a comprehensive exploration of the latest innovations in applied microbiology. The book delves into the diverse applications of microbiology across various industries, including agriculture, food production, biotechnology, environmental science, and healthcare. Through a collection of insightful chapters authored by experts in the field, readers are offered in-depth analyses of cutting-edge research, emerging trends, and practical applications of microbiological principles.From novel microbial technologies to the impact of microbiomes on human health and beyond, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, professionals, and students seeking to stay informed and inspired by the exciting advancements.

    • Machine Learning in Drug Development: Part 1

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 64
      • October 15, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Machine Learning in Drug Development: Part One, Volume 64 in the Annual Reports on Medicinal Chemistry series, highlights new advances in the field. Chapters in this release include Artificial Intelligence in Small Molecule and Nucleic Acid Research: A Review, AI-aided Drug Development for Protein Degraders: Design, Lead Identification, and Optimization, AI-aided Drug Development for Protein Degraders: Biology Validation, Disease-association, Drug Repurposing, Transforming Modern Drug Discovery with Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence in the Development of Antiviral Drugs: Progress and Applications, Artificial Intelligence for Drug Target Identification, and Machine Learning in Proteomic Biomarker Discovery.

    • Advances in Parasitology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 129
      • October 1, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Unveiling the Proteolytic Networks of Parasites, Volume 129 in the Advances in Parasitology series, presents a cutting-edge exploration of specific proteases across a spectrum of parasitic organisms. Top researchers in the field conduct multifaceted examinations, shedding light on the distinct roles of these proteases within significant parasite groups, including malaria, trematodes, nematodes, and blood-feeding arthropods. Chapters in this new release include The roundworm Ascaris: recent advances and progress towards elimination, Genetically modified helminths as pharmaceutical bio-factories, Epithelial cytokines in helminth infections, Schistosoma eggs: from conception to eggs-creation, Helminth extracellular vesicles: roles in and beyond parasite-host communication, and more.

    • Crosscultural Perspectives on Mind and Brain

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 8
      • July 2, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Crosscultural Perspectives on Mind and Brain, Volume Eight probes crosscultural perspectives on the brain and mind. Chapters span understandings, knowledge sharing, Two-Eyed Seeing, storytelling, caregiving, capacity-building, respecting, reflecting, communicating, and regulating. Specific chapters in this new release include The Challenges of Reductionist Ways, Indigenous epistemologies, Two-Eyed Seeing, and the philosophy, practice, and applications of brain sciences, Knowing our ways of knowing: a reflection on Western science in relation to Indigenous epistemologies, Integrating the Two-Eyed Approach in neuroethics: Bridging the determinism-reductio... triangle with diversity and inclusivity, and more.Other sections cover Storying as the context for increasing accessibility of neuroscience for indigenous diaspora, Moving with the Drum Beat of the Community: Reflections on a decolonial and cross-cultural Neuroethics community engagement (Imbizo) in Africa, Older adults as a care resource for brain health: Perspectives from India and Africa, and much more.

    • Challenges in Delivery of Therapeutic Genomics and Proteomics

      • 2nd Edition
      • March 6, 2025
      • Aliasgar Shahiwala + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Challenges in Delivery of Therapeutic Genomics and Proteomics, Second Edition is a complete reference on the biological principles involved in gene and protein delivery to cells and tissues. Highlighting the various chemical, physical, and biological approaches to protein and gene delivery, the book provides guidelines for pharmaceutical researchers in academia and corporate R&D. This new edition brings updates on the delivery of therapeutic proteomics and genomics in each chapter, and newly developed chapters on the regulatory aspects of related products, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, and computational tools in genomics and proteomics.After an overview of the barriers to genomics and proteomics delivery, the book dives into physical, chemical, and biological methods of gene delivery. Further chapters extensively discuss the delivery of proteins and therapeutic peptides through the respiratory, oral, parenteral, transdermal, topical, uterine, and rectal pathways. This book is the ideal reference for pharmaceutical scientists dealing with gene and protein/peptide delivery. Regulators and corporate researchers can also benefit from the wide coverage of delivery methods presented.

    • Lipid-Drug Conjugates

      • 1st Edition
      • March 17, 2025
      • Malay K. Das
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Lipid-Drug Conjugates: Innovation and Applications highlights the most recent advances and clinical applications of nano lipid-drug conjugates for enhanced drug delivery and targeting in the treatment of cancer, glioblastoma, Alzheimer’s, AIDS, and bacterial diseases. In addition, various conjugation methods to prepare lipid-drug conjugates and their pharmacokinetics in vivo are explored, together with the production and characterization of various delivery carriers for lipid-drug conjugates. The contents of this book provide pharmaceutical science researchers with the tools to explore targeted drug delivery leveraging the unique characteristics of lipid conjugates. Scientists in the corporate setting can benefit of the cases and techniques presented in developing new formulations and products.

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