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  • Energy Drinks

    Composition, Consumption, and Cautions
    • 1 Edición
    • John Higgins + 1 más
    • Inglés
    After reports of adverse events associated with energy drink consumption, including trouble sleeping, anxiety, cardiovascular events, seizures, and even death, concerns have been raised about their safety and efficacy. Energy Drinks: Composition, Consumption, and Cautions will focus on these popular beverages, their composition, ingredients, consumption patterns, performance-enhancin... effects, and their potential negative side effects and health risks. This book will go on to make recommendations that call for education, regulatory actions, changes in marketing, and additional research.The research about energy drink safety and efficacy is often contradictory, and much of the available literature is industry sponsored. This book will offer a single, unbiased, up-to-date resource for researchers, healthcare providers, and industry regulators to understand the full scope of energy drinks and their associated health risks.
  • Multi-Omics Technology in Human Health and Diseases

    Genomics, Epigenomics, Transcriptomics, Proteomics, Metabolomics, Radiomics, Multi-omics
    • 1 Edición
    • Muzafar A Macha + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Multi-Omics Technology in Human Health and Diseases: Genomics, Epigenomics, Transcriptomics, Proteomics, Metabolomics, Radiomics, Multi-omic offers an advanced exploration into the comprehensive understanding of disease etiology and prognosis through multiomics approaches. This authoritative volume delves into the applications of multiomics technology in elucidating complex human health conditions and diseases. It introduces the technology's potential for biomarker identification, drug discovery, and disease prognostication. For a thorough understanding of human health and diseases, particularly cancer, it is essential to integrate knowledge of molecular biomarkers across multiple omics levels, including the genome, epigenome, transcriptome, proteome, and metabolome. This resource addresses the current gaps in knowledge among students and researchers, providing in-depth coverage of multiomics technology and its implementation in scientific research and discovery.Multi-Omic... Technology in Human Health and Diseases: Genomics, Epigenomics, Transcriptomics, Proteomics, Metabolomics, Radiomics, Multi-omics is a pioneering resource that presents cutting-edge information on contemporary multiomics technologies for big data interpretation and their applications in deciphering complex human pathobiology. This comprehensive guide is indispensable for researchers, academics, students, and industry professionals alike.
  • Protein Misfolding in Neurodegenerative Diseases

    • 1 Edición
    • Neha Gogia + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Protein Misfolding in Neurodegenerative Diseases is a comprehensive review of proteome homeostasis in neurons, and in the brain. Beginning with an introduction on factors involved in the formation and aggregation of misfolded proteins, chapters then discuss the precise cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in these processes and their role in neurodegeneration and disease. Additional topics of focus include protein clearance mechanisms like protein quality control, disease-modifiers, molecular druggable targets, novel therapeutics, and emerging techniques that block or delay disease onset or progression. This volume is relevant for researchers working with neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson’s disease, ALS, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, and more.
  • Wheat Wild Relatives

    Developing Abiotic Stress Tolerance under Climate Change
    • 1 Edición
    • Mohd. Kamran Khan + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Wheat Wild Relatives: Developing Abiotic Stress Tolerance under Climate Change presents a state-of-the-art outline of the problem, including issues, opportunities, and modern developments in the utilization of Wild Wheat Relatives (WWR) and related neglected species for wheat crop improvement, specifically focusing on environmental constraints. The book comprehensively discusses different wheat wild relatives, including major genus Triticum and Aegilops and their utilization in mitigating different environmental constraints using agronomic, physiological, and molecular approaches. Chapters provide insights into the advancement in the deployment of wheat genetic resources, including wild relatives and neglected species for crop improvement towards environmental issues.Wheat is a major staple food crop that has largely been focused for fulfilling the food requirements of world population during the Green revolution. Since then, it has come to cover more agricultural land than any other commercial crop. Continuously changing climatic conditions have drastically affected wheat production, with yields largely limited by environmental constraints. Theses production losses caused by crop vulnerability to climate change may be resolved by using wheat wild relatives that are closely related to cultivated genotypes and known for their beneficial traits.
  • A Comprehensive Guide to Rodent Models of Liver Diseases

    • 1 Edición
    • Savneet Kaur + 1 más
    • Inglés
    A Comprehensive Guide to Rodent Models of Liver Diseases provides the why, what, and how of preclinical models of liver disease. These models have not only substantially improved understanding of human liver disease pathogenesis, but also helped in developing and testing newer therapeutics as well as addressed some of the unanswered medical challenges and problems of today.This important reference gives a detailed and in-depth review of the various animal models of human liver disorders. Well-reported animal models several human liver diseases such as fatty liver disease (non-alcoholic and alcoholic) to steatohepatitis, cholestasis, fibrosis, cirrhosis and its complications are described. Preclinical models used for studying liver regeneration and liver failure are also discussed. For each model, the characteristic features, brief protocols, relevance, and limitations are provided.Preclinical models used for studying liver regeneration and liver failure are also discussed. For each model, the characteristic features, updated protocols, relevance, and limitations are provided for consideration. Finally, it provides an overview of the recently developed organoid models of liver pathology.
  • Clinical Applications of Echo Doppler Haemodynamics

    • 1 Edición
    • Edgar Argulian + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Clinical Applications of Echo Doppler Haemodynamics is precisely the book cardiologists and cardiology trainees have been waiting for. While this essential area of echocardiography is crucial to cardiologists and all cardiac imagers, there are no dedicated books for case-based Doppler Echocardiography. This often-overlooked discipline integrates physiology with interpretation of a wide variety of real-life echo Doppler tracings. It contains critical information for professionals around the world, including contents highly relevant to their day-to-day practice as well as its unique case studies. An abundance of knowledge in this area can currently be found randomly in various textbooks, but they lack cohesive, dedicated explanations and discussions. Clinical Applications of Echo Doppler Haemodynamics presents the reader with 100 different Doppler images, exemplifying (among other things) cardiophysiology image analysis, LVOT, pulmonary pressures, shunts, congenital heart disease and ECMO. It quite literally gives medical professionals a new way to look at the heart, better allowing them to diagnose and treat previously under-identified ailments. It is a must-have for healthcare workers interested in the most accurate, up-to-date methods of cardiac imaging and Doppler interpretation.
  • Emerging Green Processing Technologies for Beverages

    • 1 Edición
    • Roji Waghmare + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Emerging Green Processing Technologies for Beverages, Volume Seven in the Developments in Food Quality and Safety series, covers the fundamentals and recent trends in the processing of different beverages, such as herbal beverages, fresh produce-based beverages, and dairy beverages. Chapters cover a broad range of beverages to enhance knowledge in quality retention and shelf life extension. Sections summarize the influence of green technologies on nutritional quality, microbial safety, and physico-chemical characteristics. Edited by Dr. José Manuel Lorenzo and authored by a team of global experts, this book provides comprehensive knowledge to food industry personnel and scientists.This is the most up-to-date resource, covering trend topics such as Advances in the analysis of toxic compounds and control of food poisoning; Food fraud, traceability and authenticity; Revalorization of agrifood industry; Natural antimicrobial compounds and application to improve the preservation of food; Non-thermal processing technologies in the food industry; Nanotechnology in food production; and Intelligent packaging and sensors for food applications.
  • Fundamentos de la nutrición en medicina y en la atención sanitaria

    Una guía práctica
    • 1 Edición
    • Sumantra Ray + 1 más
    • Español
    Manual de referencia rápida sobre la teoría nutricional en la atención sanitaria Una buena nutrición es esencial para la salud y el tratamiento de la enfermedad. El objetivo de este nuevo manual es proporcionar a estudiantes, médicos y profesionales sanitarios información esencial para aplicar la teoría de la nutrición médica en su práctica diaria. Fundamentos de la nutrición en medicina y en la atención sanitaria plantea un enfoque sistémico de la nutrición médica. El manual trata la fisiopatología de la enfermedad en relación con la nutrición, la aplicación clínica de la teoría de la nutrición en el abordaje de la enfermedad y el papel de la nutrición en el campo de la salud pública. Su contenido abarca los fundamentos de la fisiología y la bioquímica, y analiza las interacciones fármaco-nutriente más relevantes. Se trata de un recurso de inestimable valor para quienes estén empezando a formarse en los ámbitos de la nutrición clínica y la salud pública, y deseen saber más sobre la nutrición y su función en el abordaje y la prevención de la enfermedad.
  • Cerebral Asymmetries

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 208
    • Inglés
    Cerebral Asymmetries, Volume 208 summarizes research on cerebral hemispheric asymmetries and their implication for consciousness cognition, language emotion, behavior movement, and neurological disease. The book discusses anatomy and networks, genetics, hormones, and evolution, although it is primarily focused on animal research as it relates back to humans.
  • The Immunology of the Domestic Ruminants

    Cattle, Sheep, and Goats
    • 1 Edición
    • Ian R. Tizard
    • Inglés
    The Immunology of Domestic Ruminants: Cattle, Sheep, and Goats provides a thorough examination of the immune systems of these animals. It explores their normal immune functions and their roles in combating infectious and parasitic diseases, chronic inflammatory conditions, and immunodeficiency disorders. The book incorporates new data from the bovine genome project and highlights significant breed differences. Both innate and adaptive immunity are systematically covered, offering insights into basic and applied aspects of bovine immunology. In addition to detailing the immunology of major bacterial, viral, and parasitic diseases in cattle, the book reviews bovine vaccines and emphasizes the importance nutrition.This essential resource caters to professionals in large animal research and practice, providing comprehensive information on the immunology of domestic cattle, sheep, and goats.
  • Natural Biopolymers for Drug Delivery

    • 1 Edición
    • Amit Kumar Nayak + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Natural Biopolymers for Drug Delivery thoroughly details the properties, benefits and challenges of using these biomaterials in drug delivery, with a strong focus on biocompatibility and reduction of unwanted interactions. An extensive range of natural biopolymers are explored, such as cellulose, chitosan, casein, gelatin, cashew gum, and many more. Biocompatibility, toxicity and regulatory considerations are also thoroughly discussed, ensuring the reader is fully equipped for efficient biomaterials selection and utilization in drug delivery applications. This is a must-have reference for those working in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical science and pharmacology, chemical engineering and clinical science.
  • Methods for Monitoring Mitochondrial Functions During Pathogen Infection

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 194
    • Inglés
    Methods for Monitoring Mitochondrial Functions During Pathogen Infection, Volume 194 in the Methods in Cell Biology series highlights advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on timely topics, including Mitochondrial Labeling with Fluorescent Proteins for Enhanced Morphological Characterization and Visualization of Intercellular Mitochondrial Transfer, Visualizing mitochondrial electron transport chain complexes and super-complexes during infection of human macrophages with Legionella pneumophila, Quantitative assessment of mitochondrial membrane potential in macrophages in sepsis, Quantification of mitochondrial reactive oxygen species in macrophages during sepsis, and much more.Additional chapters cover Quantification of intracellular and mitochondrial ATP content in macrophages during lipopolysaccharide-i... inflammatory response, Analysis of cytosolic mtDNA release during Staphylococcus Aureus infection, Monitoring mitochondria dynamics upon infection using a tomographic approach, A screening system to determine bacterial effects on MADCAM1 expression by high endothelial venule cells, Isolation of mitochondria from Mycobacteria infected cells, Monitoring mitochondrial localization of Mycobacterial proteins, and more.
  • Cholecystokinin

    From Gallbladder to Cognition and Beyond
    • 1 Edición
    • Christine Feinle-Bisset + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Cholecystokinin: From Gallbladder to Cognition and Beyond covers the biology, physiology, and pathophysiological roles of cholecystokinin (CCK) peptides. The book begins with a historical overview before providing in-depth chapters on the biology of CCK, from biogenesis to cell expression, including intestinal and extraintestinal endocrine cells, the central and peripheral nervous system, and receptor function. CCK phylogenesis is explored across various species, including fish, birds, insects and amphibians. The physiology of CCK covers intestinal CCK secretion, the gallbladder and pancreas, and the role of CCK in the gut-brain axis, gastrointestinal motor function, appetite regulation, and cardiovascular function.Methods used for CCK research are also discussed. A number of chapters then covers the roles of CCK in various diseases, including metabolic diseases, tumors, psychiatric illness, the immune system and nociception, as well as potential therapeutic approaches targeting CCK receptors.
  • Challenges in Delivery of Therapeutic Genomics and Proteomics

    • 2 Edición
    • Aliasgar Shahiwala + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Challenges in Delivery of Therapeutic Genomics and Proteomics, Second Edition is a complete reference on the biological principles involved in gene and protein delivery to cells and tissues. Highlighting the various chemical, physical, and biological approaches to protein and gene delivery, the book provides guidelines for pharmaceutical researchers in academia and corporate R&D. This new edition brings updates on the delivery of therapeutic proteomics and genomics in each chapter, and newly developed chapters on the regulatory aspects of related products, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, and computational tools in genomics and proteomics.After an overview of the barriers to genomics and proteomics delivery, the book dives into physical, chemical, and biological methods of gene delivery. Further chapters extensively discuss the delivery of proteins and therapeutic peptides through the respiratory, oral, parenteral, transdermal, topical, uterine, and rectal pathways. This book is the ideal reference for pharmaceutical scientists dealing with gene and protein/peptide delivery. Regulators and corporate researchers can also benefit from the wide coverage of delivery methods presented.
  • The Nervous System

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 5
    • Mayeen Uddin Khandaker + 1 más
    • Inglés
    The series Stem Cell Innovation in Health and Disease is a timely and fascinating collection of information and new discoveries and provides a contemporary snapshot album from the fast-moving field of regenerative medicine and stem cell therapeutics. The Nervous System, Volume 5 addresses the recent data accumulated on the potential applications of stem cells to treat diseases and disorders of the nervous system. This volume will highlight the recent development of cutting edge in vitro and in vivo research tools and approaches, including human and murine organoid cultures, genetic editing in vitro and in vivo, human iPSC models of disease, haploid cells for genetic as well as compound screening paradigms, genetically engineered mice, and stem cell transplantation to treat nervous system disorders and diseases. The volume is written for researchers and scientists in stem cell therapy, cell biology, regenerative medicine and organ transplantation; and is contributed by world-renowned authors in the field.
  • Innovations in Biomedical Engineering

    Trends in Scientific Advances and Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Shubham Mahajan + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Innovations in Biomedical Engineering: Trends in Scientific Advances and Application addresses the burgeoning demand for a comprehensive resource that not only showcases the latest advancements in this dynamic field but also shows how these innovations can be effectively translated into real-world applications. In essence, the book acts as a bridge, connecting discoveries, research, and innovations in biomedical engineering to tangible, real-world applications.
  • African Plant-Based Products as a Source of Potent Drugs to Overcome Cancers and their Chemoresistance

    Part 3. Potential Pharmaceuticals to Overcome Cancers and their Chemoresistance
    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 115
    • Inglés
    African Plant-Based Products as a Source of Potent Drugs to Overcome Cancers and their Chemoresistance: Part 3. Potential Pharmaceuticals to Overcome Cancers and their Chemoresistance offers detailed information on the best cytotoxic phytoconstituents of African medicinal plants that could be useful for the development of efficient pharmaceuticals that could be further explored to efficiently overcome cancers and their drug resistance. The book identifies and comments on the various classes of cytotoxic African secondary metabolites. The book also clearly identifies and comments on the best cytotoxic molecules identified in African medicinal plants. The book appears an amazing tool for Scientists to have state-of-the-art of the best cytotoxic phytoconstituents from the African flora, and to boost their clinical investigations.
  • Salmonella Biofilms, Infection, and Therapeutic Management

    • 1 Edición
    • Awanish Kumar + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Salmonella Biofilms, Infection, and Therapeutic Management provides an overview of salmonella biofilms, their detection and identification, associated salmonellosis infection, prevention and treatment.The book discusses salmonella, the formation of biofilm, and biofilm associated bacterial infection. It aims to provide insight on how salmonellosis and biofilm relate to one another as well as how they relate to other diseases in the host. It also discusses the therapeutic strategy for reducing salmonella infection and current treatment options. Salmonella Biofilms, Infection, and Therapeutic Management is a useful reference for those engaged in the study of the study of salmonella biofilm, its formation, disease manifestation, and management.
  • Foodborne and Microorganisms

    Spoilage and Pathogens and their Control
    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 113
    • Inglés
    Foodborne and Microorganisms: Spoilage and Pathogens and their Control, Volume 110 in the Advances in Food and Nutrition Research series, updates on the latest developments in this evolving science. Chapters in this new release include Understanding the potential of fresh produce as vehicles of Salmonella enterica, Modeling and Optimization of Non-thermal Technologies for Animal-origin Food Decontamination, Space food production on safety and quality: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan and quality control methods, Inactivation of foodborne pathogens by nonthermal Technologies, Foodborne sporeforming bacteria: challenges and opportunities for their control through food production chain, and more.Additional sections focus on Spoilage microorganisms in the dairy industry, Foodborne pathogens in the pork production chain, Food spoilage fungi: main sources and controlling strategies, Advanced data analytics and ‘omics’ techniques to control enteric foodborne pathogens, and Prevention of foodborne virus and pathogens in fresh produce and root vegetables.
  • Necrobotics for Healthcare Applications and Management

    • 1 Edición
    • Hemachandran Kannan + 4 más
    • Inglés
    Necrobotics for Healthcare Applications and Management delves into the emerging area of necrobotics and its implications for healthcare. Exploring the convergence of robotics, technology, and healthcare, the book presents leading-edge research, practical implementations, and ethical considerations. It bridges a significant gap in healthcare literature, furnishing a contemporary and comprehensive perspective on necrobotics. Highlighting its distinct applications, management nuances, and ethical dimensions in the domain of medical robotics, the book equips readers with an in-depth grasp of this evolving field. It offers insights into technological intricacies, practical utilization, and ethical guidelines. Through real-world case studies and exemplar practices, it vividly demonstrates successful necrobotics deployments while addressing integration challenges. The book facilitates adept navigation of necrobotics complexities, spur innovation, enhance patient outcomes, and contribute to healthcare evolution. Catering to the distinct information requisites and daily obstacles encountered by engineers, healthcare practitioners, and researchers, the book offers extensive insights into necrobotics technologies, real-life case studies, and ethical reflections. It stands as a valuable resource for individuals striving to harness necrobotics' potential for efficacious healthcare solutions.
  • Microplastics in Agriculture and Food Science

    Methods for Identification and Remediation
    • 1 Edición
    • Pasquale Avino + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Microplastics in Agriculture and Food Science: Methods for Identification and Remediation presents fundamental insights into the sources of microplastics and their impact on important agricultural, food, and environmental resources. Presenting insights into these highly related fields, this book is the first to enable cross- and multidisciplinary understanding and application.Micropla... are tiny particles created during plastic production as well as those particles remaining when plastic degrades and breaks down. They are sometimes difficult to identify, and the methods for qualifying and classifying them are not always clear despite the importance of their recognition and remediation. With insights into analytical methods including the challenges, this book addresses microplastics from the farm to the food pyramid, highlighting the issues they raise and the options for removing them.Written by a global team of experts, this volume contributes to further understanding and addressing of this increasing global challenge, and is an excellent resource for researchers in agricultural science, environmental science, and food science (particularly food chemistry and food packaging).
  • An Insider's Guide to Academic Publishing in Orthopaedic and Spine Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Andrew J. Schoenfeld
    • Inglés
    An Insider's Guide to Academic Publishing in Orthopaedic and Spine Surgery provides detailed guidelines on the design, execution, synthesis, and communication of research. It is divided into four sections: General Considerations, Conduct of the Research and Writing, Submission Strategy, and Post-Production. Each section offers practical advice and insights to help researchers navigate the complex process of academic publishing. Additionally, the book covers preparing a CV and building a research program, making it an invaluable tool for students, post-grads, residents, and fellows who seek direction in publishing articles or presenting at conferences.Authored by a leader in orthopedic and spine surgery, this guide aims to enhance the academic success of individuals at various stages of their careers.
  • Antimicrobial Food Packaging

    • 2 Edición
    • Jorge Barros-Velazquez
    • Inglés
    Antimicrobial Food Packaging, Second Edition continues to be an essential resource covering all aspects in the development and application of novel antimicrobial films to all types of packaged foods. The book is organized in six parts to include the main backgrounds and frameworks of the topic, types of packaging materials and packaging systems and the migration of packaging elements into food, the most relevant established and emerging technologies for microbial detection in food systems, the development and application of antimicrobial packaging strategies to specific food sectors, and the most promising combinational approaches, also including combinational edible antimicrobial coatings.Useful to a wide audience of researchers, scientists, and students, the new edition brings five new chapters that include the latest information on smart packaging for monitoring food quality, postbiotics in antimicrobial packaging applications, emerging hydrocolloids from food processing waste or novel antimicrobial packaging strategies in dairy products.
  • Lipids in Pulmonary Drug Delivery

    • 1 Edición
    • Md Faiyazuddin + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Lipid in Pulmonary Drug Delivery explores the most recent advancements, strategies, and state-of-the-art technological progress in the development of lipid-based nanocarriers for pulmonary administration. The book presents wide coverage of various lipid-based nano-drug carriers such as liposomes, solid lipid nanoparticles, and nanoemulsions intended for the administration of drugs through the pulmonary route to treat different conditions. It also includes a general description of the formulation aspects of various lipid-based drug delivery vehicles, post-production processing, and biofate aspects with special emphasis on the pulmonary microenvironment.In addition, the authors include an update on the clinical status of the potential lipid nanocarriers used for effective management of the pulmonary related diseases. Written in a technical way covering the latest advancements in lipid-based drug delivery for pulmonary administration, this book is a useful reference for researchers, scientists, and graduate and postgraduate students working on, or planning, research in the field of lipid-based nano-drug pulmonary delivery platforms.
  • "Functionally" Single Ventricle

    The Most Complex Congenital Heart Defect
    • 1 Edición
    • Antonio F. Corno
    • Inglés
    "Functionally" Single Ventricle: The Most Complex Congenital Heart Defect covers the most recent knowledge, methodologies, and techniques for diagnosing, managing, and treating pediatric patients with the "functionally" single ventricle congenital heart defect. The book covers epidemiology, ethnicity, racial issues, socioeconomic factors, fetal diagnosis, interventions, various treatment options available to pediatric patients, currently obtainable outcomes, and rescue plans after failure of conventional managements. In addition, it offers the potential for a wide range of future studies. Clinicians and researchers alike will find this title to be an invaluable one-stop resource for improving outcomes of pediatric patients with this complex congenital heart defect.
  • Coma, Stupor, and Related Disorders of Consciousness

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 207
    • Peter W. Kaplan + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Coma, Stupor, and Related Disorders of Consciousness reviews recent research and best practice in the assessment and treatment of coma, stupor, and disorders of consciousness. It encompasses the neural circuits, anatomy & physiology of stupor and coma, differential diagnosis and clinical assessment, imagery, EEGs, therapy/intervention... decision making and prognosis.
  • Advances in Clinical Chemistry

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 125
    • Inglés
    Advances in Clinical Chemistry, Volume 125, the latest installment in this internationally acclaimed series, contains chapters authored by world-renowned clinical laboratory scientists, physicians, and research scientists. Content covered in this new release includes, Spotting Targets with 2D-DIGE Proteomics, Extracellular Vesicles and MicroRNAs in Cancer Progression, Brain white matter damage biomarkers, Cell-cell junctional proteins in cancer, Advances in Periodontal Healing Biomarkers, and Preeclampsia and Eclampsia: Role of Hemolytic Protozoan Iron.
  • Insect Ecomorphology

    Linking Functional Insect Morphology to Ecology and Evolution
    • 1 Edición
    • Oliver Betz
    • Inglés
    **2026 PROSE Award Category Winner in Biology**Insect Ecomorphology: Linking Functional Insect Morphology to Ecology and Evolution offers up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the morphology of insects and the functional basis of their diversity. This book covers the form and function of insect body structures in relation to their physiological performance capabilities, biological roles, and evolutionary histories. Written by international experts, the book explores the ecomorphology of functional systems such as insect feeding, locomotion, sensing, and egg laying. The combination of conceptual and review chapters, methodological approaches, and case studies enables readers to delve into active research fields and to gain an understanding of the form-function-perfor... paradigm.This book uncovers key structures of the various regions of the insect body, elucidates their function, and investigates their ecological and evolutionary implications. Insect Ecomorphology is thus a vital resource for entomologists, biologists, and zoologists, especially those seeking to understand more fully the morphology and physiological impacts of insects in correlation to their environments and to evolution.
  • Brave Genomes

    Microbial Genome Plasticity in the Face of Environmental Challenge
    • 1 Edición
    • Silvia Bulgheresi
    • Inglés
    **2026 PROSE Award Category Winner in Biomedicine and Neuroscience**The role of environmentally triggered genetic and epigenetic changes in microbial adaptation and evolution is still not broadly appreciated. Brave Genomes: Microbial Genome Plasticity in the Face of Environmental Challenge narrates how microorganisms cope with environmental changes including unanticipated ones. Although it does comprise eukaryotes, it focuses on bacteria and – whenever possible – on archaea.Among the environmentally sensitive sources of genome plasticity, the book treats tandem repeats, mutagenic break repair, transcription-associ... mutagenesis and transposable elements. Additionally, it deals with epigenetic mechanisms such as DNA methylation and regulatory RNA-based systems. These not only regulate the activity of mobile DNA, they can also synergize with it. In closing, symbiosis and genetic noise are also discussed as possible sources of phenotypic plasticity.Brave Genomes emphasizes the role of the environment in generating genotypic and phenotypic diversity. This emerges, in turn, as the most efficient response to challenging conditions.
  • TRNA-derived RNAs

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 711
    • Inglés
    tRNA-derived RNAs series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.
  • Introduction to Pharmaceutical Technology Development

    Journey from Lab to Shelf of Commercial Pharmaceutical Drugs
    • 1 Edición
    • Yaser Dahman
    • Inglés
    Introduction to Pharmaceutical Technology Development: Journey from Lab to Shelf of Commercial Pharmaceutical Drugs is a complete reference and learning resource for those working in pharmaceutics or aspiring to join the industry. The book provides a comprehensive view into all aspects of drug discovery, approval, and production. Using examples of well-known drugs and their journeys from lab to market, the book provides a comprehensive overview of all steps involved in bringing new drugs, including biologics, to the shelves.Topics covered include Drug Discovery, Pharmaceutical Formulations of Different Dose Form, Analytical Testing and Development, Unit Operations and Design for Major Equipment, Basics of Analytics and Process Validations and Protocols (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ) in FDA-Regulated Industries.This book provides graduate students from several areas with a solid foundation of the Pharmaceutic industry across key stages on new drug lifecycle.
  • Immunotherapy: Magic Bullet to Change the Future Therapeutics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 144
    • Inglés
    FORMTEXT Immunotherapy is emerging as a novel and reliable therapeutic technique for treating diseases such as autoimmunity, HIV/AIDS, allergy and cancers. Immunotherapy change or modulate our immune system functionalization and activate it to kill pathogen infected cells or affected cells. Development in the field of Immunology, Molecular Biology, and Pharmaceutical Sciences empower the immune system for protecting us agaist number of pathogenic infections. This volume consisit of the chapters from the different stalwarts of the field coveriing the topic such as Immunotherapy past and present, Oncolytic virus based therapy, CAR-T cell therapy, antibody engineering, adjuvant engineering etc. Chapters covered in this volume discuss the immunological translational research in the field of human cancer, parasitic and infectiouds diseases. This volume incudes the chapter describing the tools developed by scientist to engineers safe and effective antibody which can be used as powerful medicine durig human disease conditions. This volume will reflect the secret of biological sciences and technology in the field on immunology to develop safe and efficacious immune molecules based magic bullet to provide absolute cure. This volume will be helpful to the early career researchers and students working in the field of basic and applied immunological sciences.
  • Genetic and Genome-Wide Microbial Insights: Bioenergy

    Microbial Genomics Volume 3
    • 1 Edición
    • Javid Ahmad Parray + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Genetic and Genome-Wide Microbial Insights: Bioenergy: Microbial Genomics (Volume 3) delves into the cutting-edge developments in the field of metagenomics, encompassing both metatranscriptomics and metaproteomics. This comprehensive resource highlights the significant potential of metagenomics in screening previously uncultivated microbial species. It underscores the pivotal role of these advanced genomic techniques in accessing elusive microorganisms, thereby revolutionizing the production of biofuels. This book emphasizes the practicality of these methods, aiming to make biofuel production more economically feasible and efficient. "Genetic and Genome-Wide Microbial Insights: Bioenergy" offers both a foundational overview and the most recent advancements in microbial genomics, computational genomics, and enzyme engineering. It details the process of upscaling and bio-prospecting microbial strains, specifically tailored for biofuel production, providing a comprehensive guide that bridges basic concepts with cutting-edge research. This book covers a range of topics, including advanced microbial fuel production techniques, Sustainable bioenergy (genomics and biofuel development) and microbial engineering. The comprehensive chapters in this book will appeal to readers from diverse backgrounds in biology, life sciences, agriculture, environmental engineering, genome engineering, and even medicine.
  • Computational Genomics and Structural Bioinformatics in Microbial Science

    Microbial Genomics Volume 2
    • 1 Edición
    • Javid Ahmad Parray + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Computational Genomics and Structural Bioinformatics in Microbial Science: Microbial Genomics (Volume 2) covers different aspects of microbial genomics, metagenomics, and functional studies of microbes through informative illustrations of current trends in computational tools and bioinformatics approach in environmental microbiology and clinical diagnosis. This book aims to provide readers with an overview of the microbial genome, computational genomics, and structural bioinformatics in microbial science, as well as the most recent developments in these fields. This book covers a range of topics, including the challenges and opportunities of computational epigenomics, bioinformatics tools for assessing metagenomic data, as well as computed comparative genomics and computational phenotyping of microorganisms relevant to agriculture. Microbial Genomics: Host Adaptation, virulence, and Evolution is a valuable resource for faculty members, researchers, and undergraduate and postgraduate students at universities, medical research labs, that are interested in microbial science specifically related to the microbial genome, computing genomics, and bioinformatics.
  • Host Adaptation, Virulence, and Evolution

    Microbial Genomics Volume 1
    • 1 Edición
    • Javid Ahmad Parray + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Microbial Genomics: Host Adaptation, Virulence, and Evolution covers different aspects of microbial genomics, metagenomics, and functional studies of microbes that have provided a significant understanding of microbial-host interactions, virulence function, host adaptation mechanisms, including microbial evolution. Microbial Genomics: Host Adaptation, virulence, and Evolution is a comprehensive source on the latest updates and applications of microbial genomics information to understand the plant, microbe interaction, host adaptation, virulence nature of the infectious pathogen, microbial evolution, host-pathogen interactions contribute to shaping the genetic diversity of both organisms. Sections include an introduction to Microbial Genomics, followed by sections on Plant Microbiome, Genome Editing Prospecting and Approaches, Microbial virulanse and disease incidence. The final section of the book covers Microbial Genomics and evolutionary concepts. “Microbial Genomics: Host Adaptation, virulence, and Evolution” is a valuable resource for faculty members, researchers, and undergraduate and postgraduate students at universities, medical research labs, industries, and government agencies that are interested in the microbial science specific to the microbial genome, virulence function of pathogenic microbes, host adaptation, evolution of microbes, and all other disciplines related to molecular microbiology.
  • Environmental Remediation in Agri-Food Industry Using Nanotechnology and Sustainable Strategies

    • 1 Edición
    • Predrag Putnik + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Environmental Remediation in Agri-Food Industry Using Nanotechnology and Sustainable Strategies presents remediation practices to remove environmental pollutants caused by food manufacturing processes. The book explores AOPs, BiOX photocatalysts, perovskite materials, Zirconium oxide-based nanocomposites, and heterostructured semiconductor nanomaterials. It looks at environmental pollutants from the meat industry, fish production, horticulture, grains and other food manufacturing, and explores remediation of soil, water, and air. Contributors represent expertise from backgrounds in materials chemistry, nanotechnology, environmental chemistry, green technologies, analytical and physical chemistry, and agricultural and food science, providing a multidisciplinary approach for use in industry and public policy toward solving food security and environmental issues.
  • Recent Advances in Nanomedicines Mediated Wound Healing

    • 1 Edición
    • Prashant Kesharwani
    • Inglés
    Recent Advances in Nanomedicines Mediated Wound Healing presents an overview of various nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems explored widely for wound healing. The book provides a comprehensive review of thriving strategies used for wound healing and thoroughly describes the most recent developments in emerging modern drug delivery systems with a focus on nanotechnology. It serves as a complete package for a holistic understanding of molecular pathways, conventional therapy, and novel nanocarrier-mediated drug delivery for wound healing while also exploring advanced strategies like siRNA and aptamer mediated approaches and nanomedicines to treat diabetic and full thickness wounds.This book will help researchers, undergraduates, graduate students, and experts in nanotechnology drug delivery and pharmaceutical related disciplines design and develop novel drug delivery systems and devices for wound healing that take advantage of recent advances in nanomedical technologies.
  • Circulating biomarkers for diagnosis, prognosis and treatment response prediction in cancer - Part A

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 391
    • Inglés
    Circulating Biomarkers for Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment Response Prediction in Cancer Patients, Part A, Volume 391 delves into the crucial role of circulating biomarkers in cancer diagnosis and treatment monitoring. Specific chapters in this new release include Circulating biomarkers for diagnosis and response to therapies in cancer patients, Identification of circulating tumor DNA as a biomarker for diagnosis and response to therapies in cancer patients, Identification of cell-free circulating epigenomic biomarkers for early diagnosis and response to therapies in breast cancer patients, Expanding frontiers in liquid biopsy-discovery and validation of circulating biomarkers in renal cell carcinoma and bladder cancer, and much more.This comprehensive work explores the various types of biomarkers, their significance in early cancer detection, prognostication, and evaluation of therapeutic responses. It covers cutting-edge research on circulating tumor cells, cell-free DNA, exosomes, and other biomarkers that can revolutionize cancer management. Additionally, it discusses the challenges, advancements, and future prospects of utilizing circulating biomarkers in personalized cancer care.
  • Bioactive Polyphenols for Health and Pathology Treatment

    • 1 Edición
    • Antonio Segura Carretero + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Bioactive Polyphenols for Health and Pathology Treatment presents the most up-to-date research on the role of polyphenols in physiological function, organs, and disease. Presenting preclinical animal studies and clinical assays from different points of view, this book explores how herb extracts affect cardiovascular, cognitive, and immunological health and their action on obesity, cancer, digestion, blood pressure, diabetes, mood, and on the skin and eyes. This book begins with the biological properties and pathways of polyphenols, their bioavailability, phytochemistry, and, finally, their pharmacological action. This book closes exploring the processing and production of polyphenols within functional foods and as nutraceuticals.This book is an excellent resource for professionals and academics working in the phytochemical and medical fields, including food chemists, nutritionists, and industrialists, as well as postgraduate students.
  • Advances in Agronomy

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 190
    • Inglés
    Advances in Agronomy, Volume 190, the latest release in this leading reference on agronomy, contains a variety of updates and highlights new advances in the field, each written by an international board of authors.
  • The Science of Grapevines

    • 4 Edición
    • Markus Keller
    • Inglés
    Fully revised and updated The Science of Grapevines, Fourth Edition is an introduction to the physical structure of the grapevine, its organs, their functions, and their interactions with the environment. Scientifically grounded and integrating discoveries in other plant species, it explores the physiological processes underlying grapevine form and function, their developmental and environmental control, and their implications for practical vineyard management. The book begins with a brief overview of the botanical classification, plant morphology and anatomy, and growth cycles of grapevines. It then covers the basic concepts in growth and development, water relations, photosynthesis and respiration, mineral uptake and utilization, and carbon partitioning. Then these concepts are put to use to understand plant-environment interactions including canopy dynamics, yield formation, and fruit composition. The book concludes with an introduction to stress physiology, including water and nutrient stresses, extreme temperatures, and the interaction with other organisms. Progress in the fields of grape cultivar evolution, grape ripening, and stress physiology has been rapid since edition 3 was published in 2020. Edition four reflects the latest insights into these and other key aspects of grapevine anatomy and physiology. Based on the author’s more than 30 years of teaching, research, and practical experience with grapevines and grape production, this book provides an important guide to understanding this fascinating and economically important plant. As a textbook for students and a reference for scientists and industry professionals, the book enables readers to use the discussed scientific concepts in their own research or practical production systems.
  • Osmolytes and Intrinsically Disordered Proteins: From Functional Regulation to Disease Pathogenesis

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 211
    • Inglés
    Osmolytes and Intrinsically Disordered Proteins: From Functional Regulation to Disease Pathogenesis, Volume 112 delves into the fascinating interplay between osmolytes and intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs), exploring their pivotal roles in cellular function and disease mechanisms. This volume brings together experts to present cutting-edge research on how osmolytes regulate functional behavior of IDPs and ensure cellular stability and adaptability under stress conditions. Specific chapters cover Functional diversity of IDPs and their structural heterogeneity: Protein structure-function continuum, Osmolytes as structure-function regulators of intrinsically disordered casein, Synergism of the effects of osmolytes and crowders on structure and function of IDPs/IDRs: The natural habitat, and more.Additional chapters delve into Osmolyte-IDP Interactions during Desiccation, Modulation of aggregation/fibrilla... propensity of IDPs by osmolytes, Osmolytes in modulating the structural and functional integrity of α-synuclein: a study based on Parkinson's disease, Regulation of the structural dynamics, aggregation, and pathogenicity of polyQ-expanded Huntingtin by osmolytes, Aggregation and inhibitory strategies of amyloid fibrillation, and much more.
  • Fighting Multidrug Resistance with Herbal Extracts, Essential Oils and Their Components

    • 2 Edición
    • Mahendra Rai
    • Inglés
    Fighting Multidrug Resistance with Herbal Extracts, Essential Oils and their Components, Second Edition offers pharmaceutical and life sciences researchers an overview on the most relevant studies for fighting specific multidrug-resistant (MDR) microorganisms such as bacteria, protozoans, viruses, and fungi using natural products. This new edition expands the coverage of uses of traditional medicinal plants to against MDR, includes new chapters on the potential of plant-derived bioactive compounds for reversal of multidrug resistances, covers the use of flavonoids to combat microbes and cancer, and the use of nanoparticles as drug delivery vehicle.The need to combat multidrug-resistant microorganisms is an urgent one. This book provides important coverage of mechanism of action, the advantages and disadvantages of using herbal extracts, essential oils and their components, and more, to aid researchers in effective antimicrobial drug discovery.
  • Organic Mechanochemistry

    A New Tool for Sustainable Synthesis
    • 1 Edición
    • Davor Margetic
    • Inglés
    Organic Mechanochemistry: A New Tool for Sustainable Synthesis presents the greener chemical method to a broader reading audience, including chemical practitioners. Descriptions of each method, followed by examples on sustainability aspects and applications give readers a better understanding and realization of its possibilities. Mechanochemistry, a nonconventional method for inducing the chemical reaction by application of mechanical energy in solid state, has been recognized as beneficial as mechanochemically conducted reactions hold diverse environmental sustainability advantages in manufacturing processes.
  • Colorectal Imaging

    From Basic to Advanced Concepts
    • 1 Edición
    • Luca Saba
    • Inglés
    Colorectal Imaging: From Basic to Advanced Concepts provides an exhaustive overview of today’s basic and advanced principles of colorectal imaging, focusing not only on oncologic but also inflammatory, infective, and ischemic pathologies and complications. The book reviews basic colorectal cancer information, examines imaging techniques and analysis, and concludes with a review of non-neoplastic pathologies. It is a useful resource for scientists, physicians, and medical students in the discipline of radiology, highlighting the critical role of contemporary imaging in guiding clinical and surgical approaches and providing the knowledge needed to confidently choose the most appropriate imaging examination.
  • Navigating Endophytic Research for Next-Generation Therapeutics

    • 1 Edición
    • Vagish Dwibedi + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Navigating Endophytic Research for Next-Generation Therapeutics explores the evolving field of endophytic fungal research and applications in combating diseases, addressing environmental challenges, and in shaping the future of therapeutics. The book starts off with a discussion on the biodiversity and biogeography of endophytic fungal communities and describes the bioprospecting of endophytes for drug discovery. In addition, it covers the therapeutic application of endophytic fungi to treat and manage specific diseases and investigates the innovative use of technologies such as genome editing, genetic engineering for enhanced bioactivity, multi-omics-based exploration, and the use of big data and machine learning in endophytic drug discovery.Featuring contributions from experts across fields like mycology, pharmacology, biotechnology, and environment science, this comprehensive, practical, and insightful resource guides those engaged in endophytic fungal research and its transformative potential in next-generation therapeutics.
  • Plant Functional Traits

    Linking Climate and Ecosystem Functioning
    • 1 Edición
    • Manoj Kumar + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Plant Function Traits: Linking Climate and Ecosystem Functioning, part of the Plant Biology, Sustainability and Climate Change series, presents a wholistic understanding of Plant Functional Traits. As global climate change advances, natural resources are facing increasing survival challenges, hence this book directly addresses that need, exploring the morphological, physiological, and phenological properties of a plant that can be used as a proxy to understand plant environment interactions. Users will find great illustrations throughout individual chapters, along with case studies that demonstrate applications of functional traits in classifying vegetation of a region into distinct type groups as Plant Functional Types (PFTs).Additional information includes applications in the development of new generation of Dynamic Global Vegetation Model (DGVM) and an understanding of the response of vegetation to changing environments.
  • Applications of Nanotherapeutics and Nanotheranostics in Managing Infectious Diseases

    • 1 Edición
    • Anoop Kumar + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Applications of Nanotherapeutics and Nanotheranostics in Managing Infectious Diseases discusses how nanotechnology aids in overcoming the existing traditional approaches in combating diseases. The book explores the emerging trends of using nanoparticles for nanotherapeutics and nanotheranostics and their role in the efficient diagnosis and treatment of infectious microbial diseases. Sections covers nanotherapeutic impregnated medical devices, nanotherapeutics as vaccines, related regulatory requirements, the application of nanotherapeutics and nanotheranostics in diagnosing and treating specific infectious diseases, including bacterial infections, viral infections, fungal infestations, parasitic infestations, and other infectious conditions.With chapter contributions from experts in the fields, this book offers a comprehensive reference for researchers, scientists, and industry professionals working on infectious diseases and the application of nanoparticles to effectively diagnose, treat, and manage them.
  • Biofarmacia y farmacocinética

    • 3 Edición
    • Antonio Aguilar Ros + 3 más
    • Español
    Esta nueva edición actualiza plenamente contenidos y conceptos, abordando los principales modelos de cálculo de la Biofarmacia y Farmacocinética a través de la resolución de problemas, todo ello en un estilo riguroso y con una perspectiva eminentemente práctica. Incorpora nuevos capítulos sobre ajuste posológico en insuficiencia renal, y sobre modelos farmacocinéticos/far... (PK/PD), así como un capítulo final consistente en 50 cuestiones tipo test para estudio y repaso. Para esta edición se han incorporado además nuevos autores.Los capítulos comienzan con un breve repaso del esquema del modelo y de las ecuaciones que posteriormente se utilizan en los problemas, que se resuelven paso a paso a continuación. La obra está dirigida tanto a los estudiantes de la materia como a los profesionales de distintos ámbitos que deseen profundizar y ampliar sus conocimientos en Biofarmacia y Farmacocinética. Se ofrece acceso a la versión electrónica completa del libro a través de la plataforma VitalSource. Esta versión incluye los siguientes contenidos complementarios: Problemas extra por capítulo, con sus soluciones; Enlaces a archivos para la impresión de papel milimetrado y semilogarítmico para la elaboración de gráficas, Enlaces a archivos Excel (con complemento SOLVER) para el cálculo y elaboración de gráficas, mediante regresión no lineal de los distintos modelos de biofarmacia y farmacocinética que se desarrollan en el libro.
  • Update on Obesity, An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 54-1
    • Caroline M. Apovian + 1 más
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics, guest editors Drs. Caroline M. Apovian and Dong Wook Kim bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Update on Obesity. Top experts in the field cover the latest research regarding weight loss drugs, drug safety, pharmacotherapy, AI, and nutritional/lifestyl... changes for managing obesity.