Books in Life sciences

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: Beyond the Bones 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.

Green Flexible Electronics for Sustainable Healthcare

1st Edition
November 14, 2025
Anitha Velu + 4 more
English

Flexible electronics, or flex circuits, involve the construction of electrical circuits using flexible plastic substrates, such as polyimide, PEEK, or transparent conductive polyester sheets. Flexible electronic assemblies are made using a variety of manufacturing techniques, including printing, laminating, and deposition, which enables the circuit board to bend or take on a desired shape. They allow the user to create extremely flexible, light-weight, and thin electronic components such as batteries, screens, and sensors. Green Flexible Electronics for Sustainable Healthcare discusses incorporating flexible and printed electronics in the field of sustainable healthcare. It details how to utilise natural materials in the design, fabrication and application of flexible electronic-based wearables and sensors. It also offers a detailed analysis of the effects and challenges of integrating flexible electronics within the healthcare ecosystem. Green Flexible Electronics for Sustainable Healthcare considers the implications of the advances in flexible electronics with regards data privacy, security and scalability.

Understanding Renal Biochemistry

1st Edition
November 9, 2025
Emmanuel Kwaku Ofori + 1 more
English

Understanding Renal Biochemistry: Insights from Nephrotic Syndrome to Systemic Renal Dynamics provides a comprehensive exploration of nephrotic syndrome and related renal disorders. Tailored for academicians, young researchers, and graduate/postgraduat... students worldwide in fields such as renal research, chemical pathology, medical biochemistry, pharmacology, laboratory science, and pathology, this book offers cutting-edge insights into novel diagnostic approaches, underlying pathophysiology, and effective management strategies. Enriched with real-world case studies, it bridges theoretical knowledge with practical application, empowering readers to advance their understanding and make informed decisions in the diagnosis and treatment of renal diseases. The book provides a well-structured exploration of renal biochemistry and related disciplines, guiding readers through foundational concepts to advanced research and future directions in nephrology. Authored by experts, chapters cover topics such as renal biomarkers, diagnostic precision, therapeutic interventions, and management strategies, with case studies illustrating real-world applications. Each chapter begins with a clear outline, incorporates strategic case studies, and concludes with comprehensive summaries, ensuring readers can easily grasp core concepts and benefit from practical insights, enhancing their learning experience and retention of knowledge. With each chapter supplemented by figures, tables, and case studies, this book provides a comprehensive resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of renal pathophysiology and its clinical management. For scientists and researchers, the book fills a crucial gap by providing a comprehensive resource on renal pathophysiology, covering both glomerular and tubular dysfunctions, thus offering valuable insights and the latest advancements in nephrology research. For clinicians, it serves as an essential reference, offering extensive information on relevant biochemical markers for disease diagnosis, providing practical guidance to enhance clinical practice and improve patient outcomes.

COVID-19 Radiological Lung Imaging

1st Edition
November 8, 2025
Luca Saba + 2 more
English

COVID-19 Radiological Lung Imaging: A Classic Artificial Intelligence Framework introduces modern AI technologies for early detection of COVID-19 disease to assist in saving patient lives and safeguarding frontline workers. With a strong focus on Deep Learning, the book examines specific detection and classification techniques in lung X-ray imaging, computed tomography lung imaging, deep learning on edge devises and bias measurements, deep learning for cloud and explainable AI for validation, and discusses the medical impact and AI implications for COVID-19 in lung pathologies. It is therefore an ideal reference for researchers and clinicians working in radiology and pulmonary medicine to learn the modern AI technologies in COVID-19 paradigms for implementation.

An Introduction to Applied Clinical Ethics in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

1st Edition
November 4, 2025
Ifeoma U. Perkins
English
eBook
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An Introduction to Ethics, Pathology, and Laboratory Medicine offers an organized and practical approach to examining dilemmas that occur frequently in pathology and laboratory medicine in a systematic way. This is a unique and novel resource to enable readers to confidently reach potential solutions with strong ethical reasoning that not only furthers quality patient care but honors the good intentions of their care givers. This book is for healthcare providers, instructors, students of allied health services, researchers, laboratory technologists, and members of the healthcare delivery team who utilize pathology and laboratory services. Each chapter is written in a case-based format followed by a discussion section further exploring the ethical dilemmas demonstrated by the cases. The cases are as suitable for practicing pathologists as well as medical school and PhD students and resident and fellows in all stages of clinical and research training.

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