Books in Life sciences

Proteomics in Cell Communication

1st Edition
Volume 200
December 1, 2025
Jacob Smith
English

Proteomics in Cell Communication offers a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic field of proteomics and its vital role in understanding cellular communication. This book delves into the intricate networks of proteins that facilitate communication within and between cells, highlighting the latest advancements in proteomic technologies and methodologies.Reader... will gain insights into how proteomics is transforming our understanding of cellular signaling pathways, intercellular interactions, and the molecular basis of various physiological and pathological processes. The book covers a range of topics, including the identification and quantification of proteins involved in cell communication, the impact of post-translational modifications, and the integration of proteomic data with other omics approaches.

Artificial Metalloproteins

1st Edition
Volume 723
December 1, 2025
Lisa Olshansky
English

In recent decades, artificial metalloproteins (ArMs) have emerged as powerful vehicles with which to control, implement, and leverage the unique reactivity and spectroscopic properties of their bound metal ions. This volume provides a practical guide to the latest ArM research, and is organized in a hierarchical fashion reflecting the primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary elements of protein structure. The first two sections provide a wide breadth of strategies for incorporating the primary coordination elements required for metal binding, which are further divided into the installation of heme and non-heme metallocofactor sites. The third section relates to the installation and tuning of secondary coordination sphere effects around the metal center to modulation of properties therein. Finally, the fourth section relates tertiary and quaternary protein design elements to resultant changes in properties of the bound metallocofactors. Ultimately the design, preparation, and characterization of ArMs at all of these hierarchical levels are needed to recapitulate the structures and functions of natural metalloproteins. By providing a detailed roadmap for achieving each of these elements, this volume aims to disseminate the cumulative knowledge developed by researchers around the world such that the next generation of ArM researchers can build from it and ultimately, beyond.

Advances in Biomembranes and Lipid Self-Assembly

1st Edition
Volume 42
December 1, 2025
Aleš Iglič︎ + 2 more
English

Advances in Biomembranes and Lipid Self-Assembly, Volume 42 highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.

Advances in Insect Physiology

1st Edition
Volume 69
December 1, 2025
Russell Jurenka
English

Advances in Insect Physiology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

Non-pharmacological Interventions for Age-Related Neuropsychiatric Disorders

1st Edition
Volume 297
December 1, 2025
Hamed Ekhtiari + 1 more
English

This book aims to investigate the growing need for non-pharmacological interventions that decrease the dependence on medication in managing age-related neuropsychiatric disorders. With increased aging population, more individuals are experiencing cognitive decline and related conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Current treatments often significantly depend on pharmacological approaches, which may have restrictions or side effects. This book aims to fill the gap by presenting well-researched, practical, and holistic approaches that can increase both mental and emotional well-being without the need for medication. By bringing alternative therapies and care strategies, this book supports a more balanced and comprehensive methods to aging.This book presents the challenge of finding effective, non-pharmacological alternatives for managing age-related neuropsychiatric disorders and reports readers with a wealth of evidence-based treatments that can be easily integrated into daily life, suggesting a more personalized and patient-centered approach. Whether you're a caregiver, healthcare provider, or family member, this book solves the problem of not knowing where to turn for alternative solutions. It helps readers navigate the complex landscape of mental health in aging, offering clear guidance on therapies that can increase cognitive function, reduce anxiety, manage behavioural symptoms, and ultimately increase the quality of life for older adults.

Precision Medicine in Neurodegenerative Diseases: From Research to Clinical Practice

1st Edition
Volume 298
December 1, 2025
Hamed Ekhtiari + 1 more
English

Progress in Brain Research series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

Encyclopedia of Reproduction

3rd Edition
November 20, 2025
Michael K. Skinner
English
eBook
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The Encyclopedia of Reproduction, 3rd Edition, comprehensively reviews biology and abnormalities, also covering the most common diseases in humans, such as prostate and breast cancer, as well as normal developmental biology, including embryogenesis, gestation, birth and puberty. Each of the 570 chapters provides a comprehensive overview, by leaders in their respective fields, of the selected topic to inform a broad spectrum of readers, from advanced undergraduate students to research professionals and clinicians. Chapters also explore the latest advances in cloning, stem cells, endocrinology, clinical reproductive medicine, and genomics. As reproductive health is a fundamental component of an individual’s overall health status and a central determinant of quality of life, this 6-volumes work provides the most extensive and authoritative reference within the field.

The Impact of Vitamin D on Health and Disease

1st Edition
November 16, 2025
Rehana Rehman + 1 more
English

"The Impact of Vitamin D on Health and Disease" is a complete resource which consolidates recent advances in basic sciences related to Vitamin D, providing a synthesized and up-to-date overview of molecular mechanisms, genetics, epigenetics, and microbiome interactions. The book enhances the understanding of not only the clinical implications of Vitamin D but also provides practical guidance for optimizing patient care in diverse health contexts to improve decision making, personalize patient care and preventive health measures. It is a reader-friendly guide that recognizes Vitamin D and its role in reproductive physiology, bridging the gap between research and clinical applications, offering insights into the practical implications of Vitamin D deficiency on metabolic conditions and fertility outcomes. This is a practical guide to provide a roadmap for scientists to contribute to the evolving field of Vitamin D research to inform and inspire further research studies.

Bacterial Efflux Systems

1st Edition
Volume 722
November 15, 2025
Ben Luisi + 1 more
English

Bacterial Efflux Systems, Volume 722 covers experimental and computational approaches to study the function, structure, and mechanism of bacterial efflux pump systems. The methods covered include preparation of samples for structural and functional analyses and in vivo activity analysis. Specific chapters in this release cover Efflux pump functional assays, NMR and functional analysis efflux pumps, Methods for saturation mutagenesis and functional characterization, Cooperation and functional interplay between pumps, Mapping interactions, HDX-MS, and much more.Other sections cover Recombinant Expression and purification, Reconstitution of a RND efflux pump in different artificial membranes for a structural biology approach, Reconstitution of rnd and mfs efflux pumps for structural biology, CusCBA system, Expression and purification of efflux pumps of Gram positives, Expression and purification of efflux pumps of archaea, ABC transporters: BmrA preparation for NMR and PatA/PatB in peptidisc, In situ structural analysis of efflux assemblies by cryoET, Molecular dynamics simulations, and so much more.

Encyclopedia of Agriculture and Food Systems

3rd Edition
November 14, 2025
Peter Alexander
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Encyclopedia of Food Systems and Agriculture 3rd Edition will address important issues by examining topics of global agriculture and food systems that are key to understanding the challenges we face. Questions it addresses include: Will we be able to produce enough food to meet the increasing dietary needs and wants of the additional two billion people expected to inhabit our planet by 2050? Will we be able to meet the need for so much more food while simultaneously reducing adverse environmental effects of today’s agriculture practices? Will we be able to produce the additional food using less land and water than we use now? Climate change mitigation and adaptation Biodiversity Societal aspects Technology/innovatio... Diversity / local v global Resilience These are among the most important challenges that face our planet in the coming decades. The broad themes of food systems and people, agriculture and the environment, the science of agriculture, agricultural products, and agricultural production systems are covered in more than 200 separate chapters of this work. The book provides information that serves as the foundation for discussion of the food and environment challenges of the world. An international group of highly respected authors addresses these issues from a global perspective and provides the background, references, and linkages for further exploration of each of topics of this comprehensive work.

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