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Books in Life sciences

  • Digital Health Maturity: Quality, Interoperability, and Innovation

    • 1st Edition
    • Siaw-Teng Liaw + 3 more
    • English
    Digital Health Maturity: Quality, Interoperability, and Innovation provides a roadmap to move from endless pilots and ad hoc system purchase to a systematic, stepwise, and integrated approach to increasing digital health capacity. Specific guidelines, tools, and use cases are discussed to show how the digital health maturity metamodel (DHM3) can be put into actual practice. The book discusses topics such as foundations of digital health and how to put them into practice; organizational considerations for implementation; and best practices, tools, and pitfalls to avoid. In addition, it discusses the future of digital transformation and the impact of a global adherence to digital health. It is a valuable resource for researchers, students, policy makers, governments and anyone who is interested in learning more about digital health and its benefits worldwide.
  • Therapeutics of Natural and Synthetic Compounds in Protease-Induced Cancer

    • 1st Edition
    • Sajal Chakraborti
    • English
    Therapeutics of Natural and Synthetic Compounds in Protease Induced Cancer presents a detailed discussion on the role of therapeutic and synthetic compounds in proteases and how they have been utilized to develop anticancer drugs, covering both their structure and functions. In addition, the book explores the experimental and theoretical aspects of natural and synthetic compound design based on proteases. Sections bridge the gap between fundamental and translational research, with applications in the biomedical and pharmaceutical industry, making it a thought-provoking read for basic and applied scientists engaged in biomedical research.In 23 chapters, this book gives both insights on the general aspects of the role of natural and synthetic compounds in cancer therapeutics, in cancer development, treatment, and their use in clinical trails. Given the breadth and depth of information covered in the respective contributions, the book will be immensely useful for researchers in oncology and for those working to identify targets for drug development.
  • Advances in Microbial Physiology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 87
    • English
    Advances in Microbial Physiology, Volume 87, the latest release in this ongoing long-established series, continues the tradition of topical, important, cutting-edge reviews in microbiology. The book's editors have strive to view microbial physiology in the broadest sense by including any topics that help us understand how micro-organisms “work”. In this volume, Chapters deal with Diversity in the physiology and metabolism of chlorophototrophic bacteria, Multiple roles for iron in microbial physiology: bacterial oxygen sensing by heme-based sensors, and A Lysis Less Ordinary: The Bacterial Type 10 Secretion System.
  • The Human Body

    Linking Structure and Function
    • 2nd Edition
    • Bruce M. Carlson
    • English
    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.
  • Advancements in Modeling-Based Therapeutics and Technology for Chronic Diseases

    • 1st Edition
    • Sachchida Nand Rai + 2 more
    • English
    Advancements in Modeling-Based Therapeutics and Technology for Chronic Diseases delves into the crucial role of animal and cellular models in comprehending the intricate mechanisms of chronic diseases. The book emphasizes the importance of these models in predicting disease progression, testing new therapeutic approaches, and understanding how environmental and genetic factors interplay in the development of long-term health conditions. With a multidisciplinary approach, it bridges the gap between experimental research and clinical applications, offering insights into not only disease management but also the future of personalized medicine.The book also sheds light on emerging technologies, including bioinformatics tools and in silico modeling, which further enhance our ability to tackle chronic diseases. It explores how these advancements are transforming research methodologies and providing novel solutions for diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, it highlights collaborative strategies between researchers, clinicians, and technologists, stressing the importance of integrated efforts in addressing global health challenges effectively.
  • Epigenetics Methods

    • 2nd Edition
    • Trygve O. Tollefsbol
    • English
    Epigenetics Methods, Second Edition offers an extensive overview of the tools that enhance translational epigenetics studies. This edition includes updated and revised chapters, along with newly added topics such as MALDI-TOF-MS for analyzing DNA methylation and the RIP assay for lncRNA binding. Specialists provide step-by-step guidance on methods used to study various epigenetic mechanisms. The book covers both fundamental and advanced techniques, making it an essential resource for researchers in this dynamic field. In addition to DNA methylation and histone modification techniques, the book also explores chromatin evaluation, enzyme analyses, and non-coding RNAs as epigenetic modulators.New chapters discuss recent advancements like single-cell epigenomics, epigenetic editing, and computational epigenetics. The volume addresses reproducibility issues and offers consensus-driven methods to unify approaches across experiments and labs. This edition is a vital reference for understanding and employing cutting-edge epigenetics methods.
  • The Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens)

    Sustainable Applications in Food, Feed, and Beyond
    • 1st Edition
    • Fulvia Bovera + 1 more
    • English
    The Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens): Sustainable Applications in Food, Feed, and Beyond is an interdisciplinary work that compiles the latest research on an insect poised to revolutionize the future of food and agriculture. Authored by an international team of experts, this book is an indispensable resource for entomologists, food scientists, zoologists, and veterinarians. It delves into how the black soldier fly, one of the seven insect species permitted by European Union regulations for animal feed, can convert organic matter into nutrient-rich larval biomass. The book explores the biology and behavior of Hermetia illucens, providing a foundational understanding of the insect.It then discusses farming and production methods, followed by various applications, including its nutritional and health benefits as food and feed, and its potential in bio-packaging and energy production. This comprehensive guide offers valuable insights into the transformative potential of this unique bio-converter.
  • Spectroscopy and Machine Learning Tools for Food Quality and Safety

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 115
    • English
    Spectroscopy and Machine Learning Tools for Food Quality and Safety, Volume 115 in the Advances in Food and Nutrition Research series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters related to Spectroscopy and Machine Learning Tools. Chapters in this new release include NIR applications in livestock farming systems and derived products, Fluorescence spectroscopy in grape and wine composition and quality control, From Farm to Fork: Spectroscopy in Meat Quality and Safety Assurance, Raman and Mid infrared in food safety and composition, Spectroscopy food functionality and safety, and Handheld NIR spectroscopy for real-time on-site food quality and safety monitoring.
  • Eye Melanoma Unveiled

    Cutting-Edge Diagnosis, Revolutionary Treatments and Advanced Drug Delivery
    • 1st Edition
    • Bhupendra G. Prajapati + 2 more
    • English
    Eye Melanoma Unveiled: Cutting-Edge Diagnosis, Revolutionary Treatments and Advanced Drug Delivery delves into the latest advancements in drug delivery systems for diagnosing and treating eye melanoma. Compiled by leading scientists globally, the book thoroughly examines innovative drug delivery techniques utilized in uveal melanoma treatments, beginning with an overview of the disease's epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, and molecular mechanisms. The book further discusses imaging techniques and diagnostic methods essential for precise disease identification.Despi... stable incidence rates over the past thirty years and enhanced local treatments, survival rates for uveal melanoma have not notably improved. Recent genetic and cytogenetic developments have improved prognostication and cancer identification with high metastatic potential. This book is invaluable for specialists in drug formulation and delivery, eye oncologists, translational researchers, and life scientists.
  • Advances in Clinical Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 128
    • English
    Advances in Clinical Chemistry series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.