Books in Life sciences

Nongenetic Information and Evolution

1st Edition
November 6, 2024
Nelson R Cabej
English
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Nongenetic Information and Evolution investigates the origin and nature of nongenetic information and its role in the mechanisms of evolutionary change. This book opens with an introduction to the theoretical background and forms of nongenetic information, alongside its relationship with genetic information. It then explores nongenetic information across the biological kingdoms, including animals, nonneural organisms, plants, and unicellulars.It also covers epigenetics as a form of nongenetic information, exploring DNA methylation, histone modifications, chromatin remodeling, and miRNA expression in this context. This book closes with a discussion of nongenetic information in evolution, considering evidence demonstrating its inheritance and hereditary impact.This book provides a detailed overview of the origin and evolutionary impact of nongenetic inheritance, delivering a basis for further understanding the occurrence of hereditary phenomena and transgenerational phenotypic changes that do not involve genes. This is a useful reference for researchers in the field of epigenetics, evolutionary biology, developmental biology, and cellular and molecular biology.

Substance P

1st Edition
November 6, 2024
Robert Vink
English
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Substance P: From Pain to Cancer, a volume in the Molecular Mediators in Health and Disease: How Cells Communicate series, provides a complete discussion of substance P biology, its role in normal physiology and a variety of diseases.The volume provides an introduction to substance P and its pharmacology, followed by exploring its role across the human body including cardiovascular function, micturition, learning and memory, emesis, respiration and sleep. It then discusses the critical role of substance P in several disease states including acute brain injury, neurodegeneration, seizures, depression and anxiety, cancer, musculoskeletal disorders, and viral infection, including COVID-19. The book closes with a look towards future perspectives for substance P.Substance P: From Pain to Cancer is an ideal reference for researchers across the life sciences interested in understanding the role of this multi-functioning mediator and its biological significance.

Medicinal Biotechnology

1st Edition
November 6, 2024
Dev Bukhsh Singh + 1 more
English
Paperback
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Medicinal Biotechnology: Methods and Applications covers a wide range of topics from traditional herbal medicine to recent plant and animal biotechnology approaches used for the production of vaccines, hormones, enzymes, edible medicinal products, herbal therapeutics, and other secondary metabolites. The book opens with a historical perspective of medicinal biotechnology which includes a discussion of successive development in the field of medicine, starting from early civilization up to current and advanced approaches and strategies.The book also provides a wide range of topics that include: a discussion engineering approaches in medicinal biotechnology, metabolomics, extraction of metabolites, personalization approaches, and strategies for the effective use of medicinal product and drugs; explanation of engineering approaches in medicinal biotechnology, metabolomics, extraction of metabolites, personalization approaches, and strategies for the effective use of medicinal product and drug; and coverage of specific knowledge on the production and use in vaccines, antibodies, and hormones.

Metagenomics

2nd Edition
November 5, 2024
Muniyandi Nagarajan
English
Paperback
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Metagenomics: Perspectives, Methods, and Applications, second edition, provides thorough coverage of the growing field of metagenomics. A diverse range of chapters from international experts offer an introduction to the field and examine methods for metagenomic analysis of microbiota, metagenomic computational tools, and recent metagenomic studies in various environments and clinical settings. The emphasis on application makes this text particularly useful for applied researchers, practitioners, clinicians, and students seeking to employ metagenomic approaches to advance knowledge in the biomedical and life sciences. Case study-based application chapters include topics ranging from metagenome tools, metagenomics in oral disease and health, metagenomic insights into the human gut microbiome and metabolic syndromes, and more. This new edition has been fully updated to address the rapid growth and development of metagenomics applications, featuring expert discussion of recent developments and fresh case studies. Newly added chapters instruct in methods and implications of metagenomics in areas of growing focus, such as microbiome research, clinical diagnosis, metagenomic epidemiology, and plant microbe interaction. Data analysis is explained in simple terms for effective use of computational tools, software, and sequencing pipelines.

Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography

1st Edition
November 5, 2024
Mehmet Baykara + 2 more
English
Paperback
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Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography: A Clinically-Oriented Atlas introduces a wide range of clinical applications of anterior segment OCT for the diagnosis, follow up, and assessment of medical and surgical treatments and critical interventions. Though there is research on imaging the anterior segment of the eye using OCT, there have not been attempts to compile the implications of these findings into a single source. Rather, this book avoids focusing on generic descriptions of the technology, providing a unique perspective on the clinical aspects of OCT. This atlas will translate research into practice in a way that has never been achieved before.For those wishing to apply the theoretical aspects of OCT to their daily practice, this book provides a unique how-to guide that has thus far been missing from literature. While other books offer significant background on OCT, only this one will serve as a go-to reference for treatment of real patients.

Systems Biology and In-Depth Applications for Unlocking Diseases

1st Edition
November 5, 2024
Babak Sokouti
English
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Systems Biology and In-Depth Applications for Unlocking Diseases provides the essence of systems biology approaches in a practical manner illustrating the basic principles essential to develop and model in real life science applications. Methodologies covered show how to interrogate biological data, with the purpose of obtaining insight about disease diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.Systematic... written in 4 parts, this book first provides an introduction and history of systems biology; second, it provides the tools and resources needed for the structure and function of biological systems; next, it provides the evidence of systems biology in action to better understand disease connections; and finally, it provides the extensions of systems biology in various scientific fields including pharmacology, immunology, vaccinology, neuroscience, virology, and medicine. Examples include big data techniques, scale networks, mathematical model development, and much more.This is the perfect reference to provide the fundamental base of knowledge needed for systems biologists, professionals in systems medicine, computational biologists, and bioinformaticians, whether needed for immediate application or for building a comprehensive understanding of the field.

Concepts and Methodology in Cancer Diagnostics

1st Edition
November 5, 2024
Seema Nayak + 1 more
English
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Concepts and Methodology in Cancer Diagnostics: An Immunological, Biochemical and Molecular Approach provides an exclusive combination of all basics and recent techniques, methodology, and advancements in the field of cancer diagnostics. With a strong focus on the procedures and techniques involved in cancer diagnostics, content also gives insights into the molecular tests required for different tumors for the administration of targeted drugs and precision medicine. In 11 chapters. The book also introduces the methods and technologies based on DNA and RNA based biomarkers, biochemical and immunological markers, genetic signatures, epigenetic changes and exosomes in blood, and tissue and body fluids.Readers will find a compilation of imperative topics and lists of the necessary materials and reagents needed, step-by-step instructions, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, as well as tips on troubleshooting and known pitfalls. This book is a valuable resource for medical professionals and researchers who want to understand the concepts of validated protocols and methodologies in diagnosing cancer, its prognosis, and predictive value.

Drug Delivery

1st Edition
November 5, 2024
Kevin Ita
English
Paperback
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Drug Delivery: Advances and Emerging Strategies begins with an overview on drug delivery, setting the stage for detailed discussions on oral, pulmonary, vaginal, ocular, and nasal dedicated sections. Chapters cover colonic, transdermal, transungual, brain, and nose-to-brain delivery, but also focus on vaccine delivery and organ specific delivery routes via the myocardium, kidney, liver, pancreas, buccal, sublingual, and injectable drug delivery systems. The book offers an integrated, up-to-date overview of drug delivery methods, technologies, and approaches, targeting body systems and organs. Researchers and advanced students in pharmaceutical science will benefit from this consolidated outlook.

Hepatology

1st Edition
November 5, 2024
Sanjaya K. Satapathy + 5 more
English
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Hepatology: An Evidence-Based Clinical Compendium provides current and comprehensive insights into the field of hepatology, covering various aspects such as diagnosis, management, control, techniques, procedures, and technology. By offering the latest information, the book ensures that readers stay up-to-date with the rapidly evolving landscape of hepatology. The comprehensive scope covers a wide range of topics related to liver diseases, including epidemiology, pathogenesis, and pathophysiology. It features contributions from esteemed experts worldwide and is enhanced with high-quality diagrams. The book serves as a valuable resource for scientists and researchers, offering a solid foundation for their investigations and clinical inquiries.Moreover, the book goes beyond the discussion of epidemiology, pathogenesis, and pathophysiology, and presents updated treatment and management guidelines for liver diseases, making it a go-to reference for Clinicians treating liver diseases.

IoMT Applications in Healthcare 5.0

1st Edition
November 5, 2024
Bitan Misra + 2 more
English
Paperback
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IoMT Applications in Healthcare 5.0 introduces the concept of Healthcare 5.0, emphasizing the transformative potential of intelligent diagnosis, remote treatment, and smart health management. Sections define IoMT and its multi-tiered architecture, discussing its pivotal role in improving electronic device productivity in healthcare, explore IoMT applications in Healthcare 5.0, discuss remote physical therapy using IoMT in Healthcare 5.0, delve into the security and privacy considerations of IoMT in healthcare, and address how to overcome challenges and future directions in IoMT. The book concludes by summarizing key findings, providing a comprehensive overview of the discussed topics.Written by experts in the field, this is a key text for Biomedical Engineers, Data Scientists, and IoT Developers and specialists who work in the Internet of Medical Things. Graduate students of IoT engineering, biology, biostatistics, biomedical sciences, bioinformatics, health-informatics, and Interdisciplinary sciences will also find this an invaluable resource.

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