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Antimicrobial Resistance in Humans, Animals, and the Environment

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Kunal Ranjan + 3 more
English

"Antimicrobial Resistance in Humans, Animals, and the Environment: One Health Approach" examines the global impact of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) with a specific focus on the interconnectedness between animal, human, and environmental health. The book details the origin, evolution and ecology of AMR and its updated epidemiology. It discusses the transmission of antimicrobial resistance between humans, animals, and the environment. It delves into the molecular mechanisms of drug resistance development and epidemiology in human and animal health; the different challenges in treating antimicrobial-resistant infections including rapid diagnosis and the development of new antimicrobial agents; and alternative strategies treating drug-resistant infections. "Antimicrobial Resistance in Humans, Animals, and the Environment" is a useful comprehensive resource for researchers, academics postgraduate students, PhD students, early career researchers, and medical scientists in microbiology, infectious diseases, and biotechnology, public health professionals, clinical personnel treating AMR, or policymakers interested in implementing antimicrobial stewardship program in hospitals.

Bovine Colostrum as a Nutraceutical

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Rahul Mehra + 3 more
English

Bovine colostrum is being touted by medical professionals, nutritionists, and food product developers worldwide for its ability to optimize health and help manage disease. Scientists are becoming increasingly intrigued by its nutrient-dense, immune-boosting properties. “Bovine Colostrum as a Nutraceutical: Developments in Processes and Products for Therapeutic and Dietary Applications,” takes a closer look at every facet of a cow’s first milk—from composition to consumption—and discusses how its nutritional and hyper-immune properties are frequently used in food-pharma worldwide. Comprised of 18 chapters, “Bovine Colostrum as a Nutraceutical: Developments in Processes and Products for Therapeutic and Dietary Applications,” elucidates the chemistry, physiological effects and response of nutritional bioactive elements such as peptides while exploring the impact of different environmental, natural, and processing factors that can affect colostrum's composition. Authors discuss emerging colostrum processing methods, as well as the recent technologies, and instrumentation used for isolating and identifying bioactive components for food product development. Readers will also learn colostrum's role in gut, immune and skin health, and how it can enhance muscle growth for improved athletic performance. Safety, efficacy, and regulatory considerations of bovine colostrum and its derivatives are also discussed.

Introduction to Structural Bioinformatics

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Yang Zhang + 4 more
English

"Introduction to Structural Bioinformatics" offers a complete overview to the fundamental concepts and methodologies of structural bioinformatics and computational structural biology. The book is divided into three sections, beginning with a discussion of the key principles of bioinformatics and fundamental aspects including bioinformatics databases, multiple sequence alignment and machine learning. Section two then moves on to structural bioinformatics, where topics include Monte Carlo simulation, protein structure prediction, RNA structure prediction, and protein design. The final section of the book focuses on experimental structural determination, where chapters focus on techniques including X-ray crystallography, nuclear magnetic resonance and cryo-electron microscopy. This is an ideal guide to the key principles, methods and most up-to-date developments across structural bioinformatics and computational structural biology, providing a comprehensive reference for postgraduate students, instructors and researchers working in these and adjacent subjects.

Melanin-concentrating hormone in health and disease

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Jackson C. Bittencourt + 1 more
English

“Melanin-concentrating hormone in Health and Disease” offers a comprehensive understanding of this multifunctional peptide. The book covers a wide range of topics, including molecular biology of MCH, MCH in organ function, pharmacology, and MCH in disease. Recent developments in MCH imaging and pharmacological modulation are explored, as well as the impact of MCH in psychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders, and its role in the neuroimmunological modulation of vitiligo. Additionally, MCH is considered in the context of reproductive behaviour, sleep, cognition and memory, and peripheral function. The book also explores MCH across various species such as humans, reptiles, non-primate mammals and teleosts. “Melanin-concentrating hormone in Health and Disease” is a volume in the “Molecular Mediators in Health and Disease” series and is an ideal reference for researchers working with MCH across the fields of cell biology, molecular biology, pharmacology, neuroscience, endocrinology and beyond.

Cryo-EM Methods and Management

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Edward T. Eng + 2 more
English

“Cryo-EM Methods and Management” provides a detailed introduction to the latest advances of cryo-EM, from technical innovations to the logistical challenges of maintaining a modern cryo-EM facility. The book consists of four parts, beginning with an overview of cryo-EM. It then moves on to discuss Cryo-EM workflows, with chapters focusing on sample handling and preparation, data collection and hardware, and data procession and visualization. The third part centers on aspects of cryo-EM infrastructure and community building, considering facility set-up and management, monitoring facility performance, instrumentation monitoring , data sharing and standards, and training and development standards. The book then closes with a section looking towards future prospects for cryo-EM. This is an ideal reference for cryo-EM facility and lab managers, providing guidance to the often-overlooked aspect of facility building and management. Additionally researchers working with cryo-EM across molecular biology, structural biology, cell biology and biochemistry will benefit from this book.

Trichoderma Biological Control Agent

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Sudisha Jogaiah + 2 more
English

*Trichoderma Biological Control Agent* discusses the biology and physiology of Trichoderma, beginning with its discovery in nature and continuing through its application in industrial organic agriculture production. It highlights the features of Trichoderma enabling the reader to identify strains with the best parameters for a given scenario, and guide their preparation for commercialization as protective agents against fungal phytopathogens and biostimulators in particular plant crops. Trichoderma spp. is a filamentous rhizosphere fungi distinguished by its capacity to invade plant roots and induce resistance. Trichoderma filamentous rhizosphere fungi are a dominant component of numerous soil ecosystem mycobiomes and knowledge of Trichoderma's features, such as its secondary metabolic activity and the nature of its interactions with plants and other microbes, is important in identifying effective applications in agriculture. *Trichoderma Biocontrol Agent*'s coverage of both direct and indirect biocontrol capabilities against a vast array of soil phytopathogens make this book a valuable resource for researchers and academics seeking to improve their effective application in sustainable plant health and agriculture.

Nutritional Neuroscience

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Reinaldo B. Oria + 2 more
English

“Nutritional Neuroscience: From Bench to Bedside” explores topics ranging from neurodevelopmental disorders stemming from early-life malnutrition to the neuroprotective effects of functional foods. This comprehensive guide navigates the complex landscape of how what we eat shapes our neurological health. From reviewing the mechanisms of taste and food processing in the brain to dissecting the impact of dietary interventions on neurobehavior in society, each chapter offers a detailed examination of the latest research, providing valuable insights for both researchers and practitioners alike. This book demonstrates the forefront of nutritional neuroscience, where cutting-edge research meets practical applications. Chapters discuss the impact of hypercaloric diets on inflammation and blood-brain barrier function to the connection between metabolic disorders and neurodegenerative diseases and equips readers with a holistic understanding of how nutrition influences brain health across the lifespan. Bridging the gap between laboratory discoveries and clinical practice, “Nutritional Neuroscience: From Bench to Bedside” offers a roadmap for future research and interventions in the field of nutritional neuroscience.

Synthesis of Best-Seller Drugs

2nd Edition
January 1, 2026
Ruben Vardanyan + 1 more
English

Synthesis of Best-Seller Drugs 2e provides detailed information on the most popular drugs, using a practical layout arranged according to drug type. Each chapter reviews the main drugs in each of nearly 40 key therapeutic areas, also examining their classification, novel structural features, models of action, and synthesis. Of high interest to all those who work in the captivating areas of biologically active compounds and medicinal drug synthesis, in particular medicinal chemists, biochemists, and pharmacologists, the book aims to support current research efforts, while also encouraging future developments in this important field.

Advancements in Modeling-based Therapeutics and Technology for Chronic Diseases

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Sachchida Nand Rai + 2 more
English

“Advancements in Modeling-Based Therapeutics and Technology for Chronic Diseases" explores the fundamental role played by animal and cellular models in unravelling the complexities of chronic diseases and underlying treatments. These models serve as crucial tools for scrutinizing the complicated molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying such diseases, conducting preclinical evaluations of pharmaceutical compounds, and probing into the genetic components contributing to disease pathogenesis and are the foundation of innovative therapeutic approaches for optimizing patient care in the treatment of chronic diseases. The book explores critical chronic diseases, providing insights into their complexities, causes, and potential therapeutic approaches. Content is organized into three sections. The first section begins with an introductory exploration of the intricate interplay of factors contributing to chronic illness burden then goes on to compare animal models, precision medicine and personalized drug design approaches, and advancements in biomarker discovery and validation used in targeted therapies. Further, this section intricately examines cellular and immunotherapy modelling as well as the role of transnational models for the management of chronic diseases. Various technological innovations in chronic diseases management are reviewed in the second section, including gene editing techniques in chronic disease treatment, image technologies for modelling and monitoring, computational tools and methods, as well as integrated systems biology approaches in chronic disease research. The book’s final section is devoted to discussing ethical and regulatory considerations, dilemmas and obstacles, with special focus on addressing data privacy concerns. In summary, this valuable resource offers a combination of current advances, practical insights, and treatment strategies, enabling scientists and researchers working in the field of modeling-based therapeutics for chronic diseases to stay abreast of novel developments and drive future direction in healthcare.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

3rd Edition
January 1, 2026
George C. Tsokos
English

“Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Basic, Applied and Clinical Aspects” has been an essential resource for scientists and clinicians in this field since its original publication in 2015. The third edition of this work has been completely updated and expanded with the latest scientific and clinical developments in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) to date. Contributors at the forefront of each topic come together to enhance content on epidemiology and diagnosis, pathogenesis, mechanisms of tissue damage, clinical aspects of the disease, antiphospholipid syndrome, and treatments. Also added is the latest information on new treatments, criteria, monogenic forms of lupus, insights on the role of microbiome, and advances in understanding disease pathogenesis. This must-have reference is an indispensable resource for specialists in the diagnosis and management of patients with SLE as well as early career or experienced investigators studying basic aspects of the disease. It is a tool for measurement of clinical activity for pharmaceutical development and basic research of the disease, and a key reference work for hospital libraries.