Books in Life sciences

Non-Native Species

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Andrei Alyokhin
English

Presently, virtually no areas on Earth remain sheltered from the arrival and establishment of non-native plants, insects, and animals, in large part due to human activities. Failure to address this issue may have dire consequences, including disruption of vital ecological processes, loss of agricultural, forestry, and fishery resources, and even serious disease epidemics within human populations. At the same time, most non-native species are not invasive, and attempts to eradicate them may themselves result in environmental, economic, and even social damage. Non-Native Species: Understanding the Impacts on Ecosystems and Societies provides a comprehensive introduction to the issues surrounding invasion biology, which is a prominent, but sometimes controversial, area of applied biology. It will cover the mechanisms of natural and human-mediated biological invasions, their consequences from ecological, economic, political, and ethical perspectives, and discuss management options available for prevention and/or mitigation of the negative impacts of invasive species.Written by an entomologist who studies invasive insects and plants and has spent over 20 years teaching a course on biological invasions, Non-Native Species: Understanding the Impacts on Ecosystems and Societies offers anecdotes, insights, and case studies from the author’s own work and research. This book is an ideal reference for early career researchers with an interest in invasion ecology, or an ideal course companion for students at the undergraduate and graduate levels enrolled in courses on invasive species, non-native species, or biological invasions, particularly those who plan to major, minor, or concentrate in entomology.

Challenges and Trends in Food Safety

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
João Miguel Rocha + 3 more
English

Challenges and Trends in Food Safety: Contamination, Public Health, and Control Measures provides a comprehensive review of the most recent available knowledge about microbiological, chemical and physical risks associated with food consumption. The book also provides a useful future outlook of new trends, and advanced and novel technologies for ensuring food safety and food security. Divided into five sections, the title covers the systems leading to food contamination, food science in service of food security and public health in the first section. Biological hazards and threats for food safety and effective control measures are covered in the second section, while the third one discusses the chemical hazards of food and effective control measures. The fourth section covers physical hazards of food and effective control measures and the final section brings practical solutions, future trends and advanced technologies for ensuring food safety. Edited by a team of experts in the field of Food Safety, Microbilogy and Defense, this book is an ultimate reference, serving as a guide to elaborate on food contamination from various aspects.

Nanotechnology Applications for the Diagnosis and Therapeutic Treatment of Fungal Diseases

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Virendra Gajbhiye + 2 more
English

Nanotechnology Applications for the Diagnosis and Therapeutic Treatment of Fungal Diseases offers comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals of fungal diseases and the applications of nanotechnology for their diagnosis and treatment. The book discusses the basics of human fungal pathogens and molecular basis of infection, antifungal drugs and their mechanism of action, application of nanoparticles in the delivery of antifungal agents and their roles in nanotechnology-based products for treatment of the fungal diseases, application of nanoparticles for the delivery of antifungal agents and their role in the treatment of various fungal diseases. It also explores various nanotechnology-based products as well as the current and future applications of nano-methodologies and technologies in the field of fungal infectious diseases. With contributions from experts in the field, Nanotechnology Applications for the Diagnosis and Therapeutic Treatment of Fungal Diseases is an informative tool for scientists, researchers, and medical personnel better understand fungal diseases in order to design and develop novel and accessible nano-based therapies for them.

Evaluating Oral Probiotics and Prebiotics

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Amir Mortazavian + 2 more
English

Evaluating Oral Probiotics and Prebiotics reviews emerging applications of new probiotic strains, postbiotics, and production of key synbiotic generations. The book discusses successes and failures of viable probiotic ingestion, new trends and strains including genetically engineered probiotics, assessment of nonviable probiotics (postbiotics) and microflora benefits of prebiotic and synbiotic ingestion over probiotics.

Extrusion Cooking for Food and Feed

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Amit Baran Das + 2 more
English

Extrusion Cooking for Food and Feed: Biochemistry, Technology, and Applications offers a comprehensive updated knowledge on extruded food products (for human, pet, and aquaculture) and the associated processing technologies and machinery requirements. Comprised of 18 chapters, the book covers every possible application of the food extrusion, explaining the biochemical changes of food ingredients during extrusion cooking, the design aspect of the extruder, besides also covering cold and hybrid extrusion, the role of carbohydrates, proteins, fat and lipid in extrusion, and the pet feed and aqua feed. A concise book on extrusion cooking benefits the readers to understand the present status of snacks foods, and it also allows industries take on meeting the growing demand for pet food.

Nanotechnological Innovations for Dairy Products

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Ravi Pandiselvam + 2 more
English

Nanotechnological Innovations for Dairy Products: Application from Farm to Fork offers an overview of the prominent, cutting-edge nanotechnology applications throughout the entire dairy supply chain, from farm-level production to consumer consumption. It will explore how nanotechnology can improve milk quality, extend shelf life, enhance nutritional value, and enable controlled release of bioactive compounds. It will also highlight the importance of ethical considerations, consumer acceptance, and transparency in the adoption of nanotechnology in the dairy industry. Written and edited by a team of international experts, Nanotechnological Innovations for Dairy Products: Application from Farm to Fork will guide researchers and industry stakeholders in implementing nanotechnology solutions in their practices and inspire future research and discoveries.

Beyond Halal

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Amal A. Elgharbawy + 4 more
English

In a world where dietary choices, sustainability and supply chain transparency are becoming increasingly intertwined, Beyond Halal: Exploring Dietary Preferences, Novel Ingredients and Techniques sheds light on the ethical and dietary considerations and challenges that arise in the context of Halal food practices. Written by leading experts of Halal food studies in their respective fields, Beyond Halal: Exploring Dietary Preferences, Novel Ingredients and Techniques not only addresses aspects of sourcing, production, distribution, and certification, but also examines the applications of nanomaterials in ethical and sustainable food production, and explores the use of sustainable aquaculture practices to meet dietary preferences of Halal consumers. The book takes a deep dive into the intersection of molecular gastronomy and health in the context of ethical food production, discusses plant-based innovation in Halal cuisine and examines consumer behavior and preferences in relation to Halal practices. It also discusses the application of blockchain technology in enhancing transparency and integrity in the halal supply chain, while focusing on the impact of consumer choices and ethical considerations.

Coral Reefs

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Robert Steneck
English

Coral Reefs: Their Complexity, Fragility and Future offers an introduction to tropical coral reef ecosystems. It explores the combined geological, physical, chemical, and biological factors that make coral reefs among the most diverse and productive systems in the world. To unpack these complex systems, this book outlines the major players that create coral reefs, reconsiders how environmental and human forces shape reefs in the Anthropocene and identifies best practices for sustainable tourism and management of reef systems. Written by a leading expert of tropical reef systems, this book covers the biology, taxonomy, and ecological interactions of dominant reef organisms. Chapters systematically discuss the diversity of corals and the reef communities that they support, the key geological and biological factors driving their development, and critical processes of primary productivity, competition, predation, and herbivory. The book ends with a look to the future of coral reefs considering global change in the Anthropocene. Coral Reefs: Their Complexity, Fragility and Future combines fundamental concepts with novel research advances to explore the forces that shape coral reefs and predict the future of these ecosystems in the coming century. In discussing both the successes and failures of modern conservation efforts, this book offers a roadmap to guide stakeholders and industry leaders in developing policies surrounding the sustainable visitation and conservation of coral reef ecosystems. It is an indispensable resource for the next generation of marine scientists, conservationists, and policymakers concerned with the future of these critical ecosystems.

Introduction to Mathematics in Physiology, Medicine, and Health Sciences

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Dhanjoo N. Ghista + 3 more
English

Introduction to Mathematics in Physiology, Medicine, and Health Sciences provides a quantitative handbook for physiology and biological systems, so researchers, practitioners, and clinicians can have a quantitative foundation, and medicine can incorporate more precise diagnostics. This book’s purpose is to demonstrate how fundamental mathematics can be incorporated into biomedical engineering, physiology, medicine, and health sciences research, application, and clinical practice to make these disciplines more quantitative and computational, and hence more explanatory and informative. The book also provides more quantitative formulation of medical procedures, towards supporting the growing field of precision medicine. The book guides readers though the foundations of mathematics as it is applied to modeling of physiological systems, medicine, biology, and health sciences. Each chapter includes a robust introduction to the mathematical concepts and principles necessary to understand their application to the indicated medical and biological systems, beginning with the fundamental relationships among biological variables in Chapter 2, introduction to basic calculus and rate of change in biomedical variables in Chapter 3, and the principles of linear algebra and vectors applied to medicine in Chapter 4. Chapters 5-7 cover the fundamentals of exponential and logarithmic biomedical functions, maximum and minimum values of a function, and integration applications such as summation, area, and volume. Chapter 8 provides an in-depth look into biomedical applications of Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations, which are important modeling tools for flow and variable systems. Chapter 9 provides extensive coverage of Organ System Analyses, which is the core of the physiological system modeling in the book, with a wide range of applied examples. Chapters 10 and 11 extend the modeling applications to medical devices and signal processing. Each chapter provides in-depth guidance on the mathematical concepts, methodology, and procedures for applying the mathematical formulas and equations to the appropriate biomedical and physiological systems, as well as step-by-step procedures for creating models for a wealth of specific applications.

ATP

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Ronald Sluyter + 5 more
English

ATP: Extracellular Communication in Health And Disease delivers a comprehensive discussion of extracellular ATP biology and its communication role in both homeostasis and pathologic states. It explores the function of ATP across the nervous, sensory, musculoskeletal, cutaneous cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, urinary, reproductive, exocrine, haematopoietic and immune systems. The book considers ATP in the context of various disease states, including cardiovascular, respiratory, psychiatric, inflammatory and neurodegenerative disorders, as well as pain and sensory disorders, infectious diseases, and cancer. ATP in humans is explored alongside other species, including rodents, fish, and plants. This is the latest volume in the “Molecular Mediators in Health and Disease” series. With contributions from specialists across pharmacology, physiology, biophysics, biochemistry, immunology, anatomy, molecular biology, therapeutics, and other critical fields, this volume provides a broad and detailed overview of ATP which will be helpful to researchers working in these areas and beyond.

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