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    • Biodiversity, Bioengineering, and Biotechnology of Fungi

      • 1st Edition
      • April 2, 2025
      • Chakravarthula Manoharachary + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Biodiversity, Bioengineering, and Biotechnology of Fungi examines various fungi genera and their biotechnological applications. The book covers the most common genera of fungi, their structure, their taxonomy, the maintenance and organization of a permanent study collection with associated databases, and their application in diverse sectors including industrial applications in the food, environment, bioenergy, biorefinery, and biopharma sectors.Compiled by an international team of fungal biologists, Biodiversity, Bioengineering, and Biotechnology of Fungi provides a wealth of information particularly on the diversity of fungal genera and their biotechnological contributions. The book is a valuable resource for scientists, researchers, health practitioners, nutritionists, industry professionals, advanced students, and all those who wish to broaden their knowledge in the allied field.

    • Diagnostic Landscape in Cancer Research

      • 1st Edition
      • April 2, 2025
      • Ranjita Shegokar + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Diagnostic Landscape in Cancer Landscape examines the combined impact of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. With a strong focus on the status, challenges, and prospects of diagnostic tools and technology, the book also examines the clinical translation-related knowledge and prognosis of different organ related cancers. In 22 chapters, the book describes current and new diagnostic tools in twenty different cancers and explores how innovations in the cancer diagnostic space could make cancer screening and early detection more straightforward.This book is a timely and valuable resource for health professionals, scientists, researchers, health practitioners, students, and all those who wish to broaden their knowledge in the allied field.

    • Nutrition and Physiology of Fish and Shellfish

      • 1st Edition
      • April 2, 2025
      • Vikas Kumar
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Nutrition and Physiology of Fish and Shellfish: Feed Regulation, Metabolism and Digestion is a solid reference on the most recent advances and fundamental subjects in nutrient metabolism, intestinal transport and physiology of taste in fish. The book covers the known nutrient requirements and deficiency effects for different fish, along with information on the digestion and metabolism of nutrients and energy. It discusses nutrient sources and preparation of practical and research feeds and provides directions for conducting fish nutrition and feeding experiments. Other sections address current topics of interest to researchers and nutritionists in aquaculture research and the feed and allied industry. Nutrition and Physiology of Fish and Shellfish: Feed Regulation, Metabolism and Digestion is written by an international group of experts and contains fresh approaches of both classical and modern concepts of animal nutrition. All chapters clearly provide the essential literature related to the principles of fish nutrition and physiology that will be useful for academic researchers, those working professionally in aquaculture industries, and for graduate level students and researchers.

    • Nanocarriers Based Colon Targeting

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2025
      • Lalit Kumar + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nanocarriers Based Colon Targeting: Design, Development, Mechanism and Case Studies unveils a groundbreaking exploration of nanotechnology’s potential in revolutionizing drug delivery for colon-related ailments. Today, an array of colonic diseases, including colorectal cancer, colonic polyps, ulcerative colitis, and inflammatory bowel syndrome, pose significant medical challenges. Conventional methods to deliver drugs to this system prove difficult, with limited efficacy and notable side effects. This book delves into the intricate complexities of colonic diseases, their pathophysiology, and epidemiology to support pharmaceutical scientists in designing better drug delivery systems. Providing a comprehensive overview of the area, the chapters elucidate diverse targeting strategies, from time-dependent to microbiota-based drug delivery systems, and explore receptor-based and magnetically assisted delivery mechanisms. Case studies dissected the working mechanisms behind polymeric nanoparticles, polymersomes, polymeric micelles, solid lipid nanoparticles, and other nanocarrier systems tailored for colon targeting. Additionally, this book explores cuttingedge topics such as gold nanoparticles, supra-magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles, and protein–peptide-base... nanoparticles, highlighting their mechanisms, applications, and potential toxicities. Merging an overview of colonic pathophysiology with in-depth reviews of each nanomaterial used for drug delivery and practical case studies, Nanocarriers Based Colon Targeting: Design, Development, Mechanism and Case Studies is a complete reference for pharmaceutical scientists involved in elevating drug delivery precision and therapeutic efficacy in this organ system. Toxicologists, material scientists, research physicians, and regulators can also benefit from the case studies developed by expert authors.

    • Integrated Pathy

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2025
      • Acharya Balkrishna
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Integrated Pathy: Re-envisioning Healthcare and Wellness Using India as a Case Study brings together the best holistic treatments tailored to improve patient care. The book focuses on health and healing rather than disease and treatment. Instead of following the fragmented approach of modern and contemporary line, or more specifically, the allopathic regime of treatments, the book views patients as a complete entity inclusive of minds, spirits, and bodies, and includes these dimensions in diagnosis and treatment to provide a custom healing regime. Attention is paid to inherent lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, quality of rest, sleep, and the nature of relationships.Reader... will find a fresh perspective on revitalizing traditional indigenous practices and the reliability and efficacy of so-called traditional and alternative therapies, both of which will undoubtedly contribute to the advancement of the ecosystem of research in this field.

    • Pharmacology, Physiology, and Practice in Obstetric Anesthesia

      • 1st Edition
      • March 31, 2025
      • Alan D. Kaye + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Pharmacology, Physiology, and Practice in Obstetric Anesthesia provides all the essentials of obstetric anesthesia in a straightforward, user-friendly format that avoids encyclopedic language and lengthy discussions, and is inclusive of other healthcare specialties and subspecialties including obstetrics, neonatal care, and more. Coverage spans the essentials of obstetrics as well as overlooked issues including obstetric pharmacology and physiology safe practice strategies, clinical concepts for vaginal delivery and C-section, high-risk pregnancy states and management of the complicated parturient, complications and medicolegal, fetus and newborn considerations, and guidelines, standards and statements related to obstetric anesthesia.Pharmacol... Physiology, and Practice in Obstetric Anesthesia is the perfect reference for an interdisciplinary group of health professionals, policymakers, and researchers working and training in the field of obstetric anesthesiology

    • Nanotechnology of Veterinary Medicine and Livestock Production

      • 1st Edition
      • March 31, 2025
      • PK Gupta
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nanotechnology of Veterinary Medicine and Livestock Production compiles the most impactful emerging research on the use of nanotechnology in animal sciences. This novel data, methods, and technologies will improve animal health, welfare, production, and nutrition, and will have implications for the future of human health, disease control, and food safety. Authored by a renowned animal toxicologist, this book introduces the history of nanotechnology in animal science before delving into its interdisciplinary applications. Central chapters explore nanomaterials in animal disease treatment, nanovaccine development, nanotechnology in animal nutrition and production, and applications for antibiotic-based therapies.Concluding chapters summarize the risks of these novel technologies, their challenges, and opportunities in various animal science sectors. This is an essential resource for researchers, clinicians, and animal scientists seeking information on cutting edge nano- and biotechnological advancements.

    • Essentials of Clinical Neurophysiology

      • 4th Edition
      • March 31, 2025
      • Karl E. Misulis + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Up-to-date and easy to read, Essentials of Clinical Neurophysiology, Fourth Edition, details the basics of normal and abnormal neurologic function and provides authoritative clinical guidance on performing and interpreting today's full range of neurophysiologic studies. Drs. Karl E. Misulis and Thomas C. Head cover recent advances in technology as well as changes in training and practice patterns for EEG, EMG, EP, intraoperative monitoring, sleep studies, and autonomic testing. Offering a practical overview of this complex field, this one-stop resource is an excellent tool for board review and preparation.

    • CRISPR for Climate-Smart and Sustainable Agriculture

      • 1st Edition
      • March 29, 2025
      • Jen-Tsung Chen
      • English
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      CRISPR for Climate-Smart and Sustainable Agriculture summarizes the current genome editing technology being used in food and energy crops. It presents methods and applications of CRISPR tools for breeding climate-smart and stress-tolerant crops that are better able to resist biotic and abiotic stressors due to climate change.Gene editing tools are increasingly seen as options for improving plant health and productivity. CRISPR is one such emerging and quickly advancing crucial technology for the research field of plant physiology, plant molecular biology, and crop breeding. CRISPR for Climate-Smart and Sustainable Agriculture focuses on genetic engineering using CRISPR technology for precision breeding of crops to achieve climate resilience, stress tolerance, and higher yield. Organized by specific plant challenges, this book presents expert insights from around the globe, providing updated knowledge of CRISPR with an emphasis on facing climate change and supporting sustainable agriculture.This volume in the Genome Modified Plants and Microbes in Food and Agriculture series will be valuable for researchers, academics, and advanced-level students seeking to understand and advance the use of CRISPR technologies toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement.

    • Preclinical Landscape in Cancer Research

      • 1st Edition
      • March 29, 2025
      • Ranjita Shegokar + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Preclinical Cancer Landscape discusses the issues in preclinical-to-clini... translatability of molecularly targeted cancer therapies and the need to better align tumour biology in patients With a strong focus on the status, challenges, prospects and the need of robustness of preclinical cancer research, the book acknowledges that the bar for reproducibility in performing and presenting preclinical studies must be raised to facilitate a transparent discovery process that frequently and consistently leads to significant patient benefit. In 22 chapters this book describes the current status of preclinical research in multiple cancers. This book is a timely and valuable resource for health professionals, scientists and researchers, health practitioners, students, and all those who wish to broaden their knowledge in the allied field. " Preclinical landscape in cancer research " is written by experts in the field and informed with facts directly from manufacturers. Pharmaceutical scientists, medical researchers, biomedical engineers and clinical professionals will find this an essential reference.

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