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  • 1
    Keywords: Cancer. ; Cytology. ; Embryology. ; Cancer Biology. ; Cell Biology. ; Embryology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Challenge and Promise: A Snap-Shot on the Molecular Biology of Notch Signaling -- Overview of Basic Mechanisms of Notch Signaling in Development and Disease -- Ligand-induced cis-inhibition of Notch signaling: the role of an extracellular region of Serrate -- Phosphorylation and proteolytic cleavage of Notch in canonical and non-canonical Notch signaling -- Maheshvara a conserved RNA helicase regulates Notch signaling in Drosophila melanogaster -- Molecular Regulation of Notch Signaling by Gremlin -- Regulation of Notch Signaling in Drosophila melanogaster: the role of the Heterogeneous Nuclear Ribonucleoprotein Hrp48 and Deltex -- Interaction of Long Non-Coding RNAs and Notch Signaling: Implications for Tissue Homeostasis Loss -- Insulin–dependent non-canonical activation of Notch in Drosophila: a story of Notch-induced muscle stem cells proliferation -- Molecular mechanisms of Notch signaling in lymphoid cell lineages development: NF-κB and beyond -- Index.
    Abstract: This thoroughly revised second edition is an up-to-date overview of the current knowledge of Notch and Notch signaling in embryology and cancer. It summarizes the newest achievements on this topic from Notch’s flag-ship function in the development of the embryo and for various inherited diseases to the Notch signaling pathway’s role in the development of leukemia and in a number of cancers, including skin cancer, intestinal cancer and others. Additionally, the emerging new role of the Notch signaling pathway as a promising target for prevention and therapy of various diseases, including cancer, is discussed. In the years since the previous edition, there have been numerous developments and insights within this rapidly moving field, making this new edition urgently needed. This volume also features discussions of current insights on Notch’s role for embryologic tissue patterning, for stem cells, in senescence, and on the regulation of Notch signaling by epigenetic and other factors including microRNAs, long non-codingRNAs, and more. Taken as a whole, with its companion books – Notch Signaling in Embryology and Notch Signaling in Cancer – this is a definitive discussion of the topic, presented by internationally-recognized contributors. Presented in a coherent and accessible structure, this revised and updated second edition is an essential and up-to-date guide for oncologists, embryologists, researchers and advanced students.
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    Pages: XIII, 172 p. 32 illus., 31 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030364229
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1227
    DDC: 571.978
    Language: English
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Cytology. ; Internal medicine. ; Cancer Microenvironment. ; Cancer Biology. ; Cell Biology. ; Internal Medicine.
    Description / Table of Contents: MicroRNAs in the tumor microenvironment -- The Impact of Estrogen in the Tumor Microenvironment -- The non-bone related role of RANK/RANKL signaling in cancer -- Modulation of Cancer Cell Growth and Progression by Caveolin-1 in the Tumor Microenvironment -- Exosomes: Novel Players of Therapy Resistance in Neuroblastoma -- COX-2 Signaling in the Tumor Microenvironment -- Renin–angiotensin system in the tumor microenvironment -- Stem cell secreted factors in the tumor microenvironment -- Tight interplay between therapeutic monoclonal antibodies and the tumor microenvironment in cancer therapy -- Tumor Microenvironment & Nitric Oxide: Concepts and Mechanisms -- Index.
    Abstract: This book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research on the molecular players in the tumor microenvironment, including MicroRNAs, estrogen, Caveolin-1, Nitric Oxide, RANK/RANKL signaling, , COX-2 Signaling, Renin–angiotensin system, and more. Taken alongside its companion volumes, Tumor Microenvironment: Molecular Players – Part B updates us on what we know about the tumor microenvironment, as well as future directions. This book is essential reading for advanced cell biology and cancer biology students as well as researchers seeking an update on research in the tumor microenvironment.
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    Pages: XIV, 162 p. 22 illus., 21 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030502249
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1277
    DDC: 571.978
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    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
    Keywords: Cancer. ; Biochemical markers. ; Immunotherapy. ; Cancers. ; Biomarkers. ; Immunotherapy.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Tumor heterogeneity: challenges and perspectives for gastrointestinal cancer therapy -- 2 immune composition of gastrointestinal tract of Gut -- 3 Immunomarkers for detection of GI malignancies -- 4 Immuno-therapeutics of gastrointestinal malignancies -- 5 Immune cell therapy against gastrointestinal tract cancers -- 6 Immune checkpoint inhibitors in gastrointestinal malignancies -- 7 Monoclonal Antibody therapy against gastrointestinal tract cancers -- 8 Therapeutic Vaccines for Gastrointestinal Malignancies -- 9 Immuno-Oncology of Oesophageal Cancer -- 10 Association between IL6 gene polymorphisms and gastric cancer risk: A meta-analysis of case-control studies -- 11 Immuno-oncology of colorectal cancer -- 12 Immune targets in colorectal cancer -- 13 Applications of computational biology in gastrointestinal malignancies. .
    Abstract: This book reviews current immunotherapeutic strategies for gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies, including immune composition, immune checkpoint inhibitors, cell therapy, and peptide vaccines used to protect against esophageal, gastric, hepato-biliary, pancreatic and colorectal cancers. It also discusses the current challenges of using immunotherapy for the treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies. The book reviews highly sensitive and specific immunomarkers for the detection of GI malignancies, and examines therapeutic vaccines and the major cytokines involved in GI immunotherapy, as well as their basic biology and clinical applications. In closing, the book explores various aspects of computational biology for the detection and treatment of GI malignancies. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XII, 251 p. 34 illus., 27 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811564871
    Series Statement: Diagnostics and Therapeutic Advances in GI Malignancies,
    DDC: 571.978
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    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
    Keywords: Cancer. ; Bioinformatics. ; Immunology. ; Cancer Biology. ; Computational and Systems Biology. ; Immunology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Introduction: Introduction of lipids, lipid metabolism and tumor immunity -- 2. ipid metabolism and lipidomics -- 3. Applications of lipidomics in tumour immunity.-4. Overview: Lipid metabolism in tumour microenvironment -- 5. Lipid metabolism in cancer cells -- 6. Lipid metabolism in tumour-associated NK -- 7. Lipid metabolism in tumour-associated macrophages -- 8. Lipid metabolism in tumour-associated MDSCs -- 9. Lipid metabolism in tumour-associated fibroblasts -- 10. Lipid metabolism in tumour-associated B cells -- 11. Lipid metabolism in tumour-infiltrating T cells -- 12. Lipid metabolism and angiogenesis -- 13. Lipid metabolism and tumor antigen-presenting -- 14. Lipid metabolism and immune checkpoints.
    Abstract: This book focuses on lipid metabolism in tumor immunity, covering the application of lipidomics in tumor immunity and all aspects of lipid metabolism in tumor microenvironment. During the progression of tumors, tumor cells and immune cells interact in a dynamic microenvironment. Targeting the immune system has a high potential for treating cancer. However, due to the high heterogeneity of the tumor microenvironment, only a small percentage of patients experience such clinical benefits of tumor immunotherapy. Therefore, understanding the tumor microenvironment is crucial for tumor immunity. Recently, lipid metabolism is an emerging research direction and contributes to cell survival and biofunctions in tumor microenvironment, which is of great interest and significance to be elucidated. This book provides the doctors, researchers, and scientists with a cutting-edge overview of the lipid metabolism and its role in tumor immunity. It also yields benefits for pharmaceutical companies regarding drug discovery. .
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    Pages: XI, 211 p. 24 illus., 23 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789813367852
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1316
    DDC: 571.978
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Biotic communities. ; Social sciences. ; Humanities. ; Environmental management. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Water. ; Ecosystems. ; Humanities and Social Sciences. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I. Introduction -- Chapter 1. Southern Baltic Coastal Systems Analysis: Questions, Conceptions and Red Threads -- Chapter 2. Coastal Ecosystems from a Social-Ecological Perspective -- Part II. Ecological Structures and Functions of the German Baltic Sea Coast -- Chapter 3. The Abiotic Background: Climatic, Hydrological and Geological Conditions of the Southern Baltic -- Chapter 4. Geological and Sedimentary Conditions -- Chapter 5. Environmental Conditions at the Coast: The Terrestrial Ecosystems -- Chapter 6. Environmental Conditions at the Coast: Shoreline Ecosystems -- Chapter 7. Ecosystem and Landscape Functions of the Coast: Recent Research Results -- Chapter 8: Benthic Habitats and Their Inhabitants -- Part III. Ecological Structures and Functions of Coastal Water and Offshore Ecosystems -- Chapter 9. Introducing the Ecological Aspects -- Chapter 10. Baltic Sea Aquatic Ecosystems in a Gradient from Land to Open Sea -- Chapter 11. Comparison of Abiotic Parameters and Dominant Primary Producers Between the Two Main Investigation Areas -- Chapter 12. Short-Term Variability, Long-Term Trends and Seasonal Aspects in the Darß-Zingst Bodden Chain -- Chapter 13. Carbon Fluxes/Food-Webs: Effect of Macrophytes on Food Web Characteristics in Coastal Lagoons -- Chapter 14. Ecological Structure in Benthic Habitats of Offshore Waters -- Chapter 15. Patterns of Bioturbation and Associated Matter Fluxes -- Chapter 16. Seasonal Aspects and Short-Term Variability of the Pelagic Offshore Ecosystems -- Chapter 17. Long-Term Trends of the Offshore Ecosystems -- Chapter 18. Nutrient and Limitation Regimes in Coastal Water Ecosystems -- Part IV. Combining the Aspects: Ecosystem Service Assessment -- Chapter 19. The Human Factor: Coastal Social-Ecological Systems -- Chapter 20. Introduction: The Concept of Ecosystem Service Assessment Applied to Coastal Systems -- Chapter 21. The Missing Links in Ecosystem Service Research -- Chapter 22. Eudaimonic Valuation of Cultural Ecosystem Services -- Chapter 23. Economic Valuation of Cultural Ecosystem Services -- Chapter 24. Spatial Ecosystem Service Assessment Across the Land-Sea-Interface -- Chapter 25. Temporal Changes in Aquatic Ecosystem Services Provision: Approach and Examples -- Chapter 26. Assessing Temporal Changes in Ecosystem Service Provisions: Conceiving Future Pathways -- Part V. Synthesis: Assessment as a Tool for Managing Coastal Ecosystems? -- Chapter 27. Applying the Integrated Approach -- Chapter 28. Mechanisms of Ecosystem Service Production: An Outcome of Ecosystem Functions and Ecological Integrity in Coastal Lagoons -- Chapter 29. Ecosystem Service Assessment in European Coastal and Marine Policies -- Chapter 30. Ecosystem Services and Sustainable Development: The Case for Strong Sustainability -- Chapter 31. Concluding Remarks.
    Abstract: This book gives an overall analysis of the current knowledge status about structures, functions, utilization for German Baltic coast ecosystems. The main focus of this book is on the aquatic area, but land/sea interactions as well as river outfalls are included as well. Characteristic for this book is the inclusion of social science aspects. Approximately one third of its extent will be about the ecosystem services. In this segment the results of the last 6 years are presented in which a comprehensive quantification of the social relevance of ecosystems was carried out covering the entire area of the German Baltic Sea. This part builds directly on the results of scientific investigations and are in relation to social ideals. The assessment will not only be economically and ethically but also the mechanisms that are used for the valorisation of the ecosystem services will be evaluated. Both sub-areas, the classic natural science part as well as the part of social science aspects, deal with the changes caused by increasing anthropogenic influence and social (including demographic) changes. This will be among others in the sense of an exemplary historical outline. The final chapter of the synthesis therefore not only presents a summary of the level of knowledge gained and a deduction of the research needs. It further contains a presentation of the application aspects resulting from the analysis of the social relevance gained from basic scientific research. The book is aimed at scientists (and students) of natural, life and social sciences, analysing functioning and structures of coastal ecosystems with regard to sustainable use and nature protection, including aspects of coastal protection. Besides, it is thought to become a reference for all levels of decision makers and stakeholders in coastal and marine management of the Baltic and North Sea region, providing also a blueprint for system analysis respecting for societal as well as biological aspects world-wide.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 387 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031136825
    Series Statement: Ecological Studies, Analysis and Synthesis, 246
    DDC: 577.6
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    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
    Keywords: Cancer. ; Immunology. ; Medical microbiology. ; Molecular genetics. ; Stem cells. ; Cell death. ; Cancer Biology. ; Immunology. ; Medical Microbiology. ; Molecular Genetics. ; Stem Cell Biology. ; Cell Death.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Role of xenobiotic in autophagy inflection in cell death and carcinogenesis -- Chapter 2. Autophagy – An agonist and antagonist with an interlink of apoptosis in cancer -- Chapter 3. Cross-talk between DNA damage and autophagy and its implication in cancer therapy -- Chapter 4. miRNAs and its regulatory role on autophagy in tumor microenvironment -- Chapter 5. Exploring the metabolic implications of autophagy modulation in tumor microenvironment -- Chapter 6. Mitophagy and Reverse Warburg Effect: Metabolic Compartmentalization of Tumor Microenvironment -- Chapter 7. Mitochondrial Biogenesis, Mitophagy, and Mitophagic cell death in Cancer Regulation: A Comprehensive Review -- Chapter 8. Mechanical stress-induced autophagy: a key player in cancer metastasis -- Chapter 9. The Interplay of Autophagy and the Immune system in the Tumor Microenvironment -- Chapter 10. Relevance of autophagy in cancer stem cell and therapeutic -- Chapter 11. The Autophagy Conundrum in Cancer Development, Progression and Therapeutics -- Chapter 12. Targeting Autophagy in Cancer: Therapeutic implications -- Chapter 13. Mechanistic insights into Autophagosome-Lysosome Fusion in Cancer Therapeutics.
    Abstract: This book deals with the paradoxical role of autophagy in tumor suppression and tumor promotion in cancer cells. Autophagy plays opposing, context-dependent roles in tumors; accordingly, strategies based on inhibiting or stimulating autophagy could offer as potential cancer therapies. The book elucidates the physiological role of autophagy in modulating cancer metastasis, which is the primary cause of cancer-associated mortality. Further, it reviews its role in the differentiation, development, and activation of multiple immune cells, and its potential applications in tumor immunotherapy. In addition, it examines the effect of epigenetic modifications of autophagy-associated genes in regulating tumor growth and therapeutic response and summarizes autophagy’s role in the development of resistance to a variety of anti-cancer drugs in cancer cells. In closing, it assesses autophagy as a potential therapeutic target for cancer treatment. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable asset for all oncologists and researchers who wish to understand the potential role of autophagy in tumor biology.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VII, 280 p. 38 illus., 37 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811569302
    DDC: 571.978
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Biodiversity. ; Animal migration. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Conservation Biology. ; Biodiversity. ; Animal Migration.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. European pearl mussel: background information and literature review -- Chapter 3. Materials and methods -- Chapter 4. Results -- Chapter 5. Discussion -- Chapter 6. Conclusions.
    Abstract: The monograph focuses on the European freshwater pearl mussel Margaritifera margaritifera, which is an endangered bivalve species. Most of its populations in the Russian section of the Baltic Sea basin had never been studied, although they were known in the past to the pearl fishers. “Rediscovery” included search for the previously unknown populations, revealing the facts of population extinctions, analysis of negative impacts, elaboration of conservation measures, and revealing of regularities in distribution. Patterns of land use and river management were analyzed. The procedure of “rediscovery” was applied for other animal species of Northwest Russia, which are threatened on a global scale – thick-shelled mussel, Unio crassus; curlew Numenius arquata; black-tailed godwit, Limosa limosa; Northern Lapwing, Vanellus vanellus; European mink, Mustela lutreola; pond bat, Myotis dasycneme; Atlantic sturgeon, Acipenser sturio; and broad-clawed crayfish, Astacus astacus. The methods and principles of conservation studies were discussed. The obtained data were analyzed with respect to current global change of biosphere. The book will appeal to specialists dealing with conservation studies and activities such as red lists, river protection, and conservation of endangered species. Moreover, a part of the book represents an interest for biogerontology as it presents discredit of the popular concept on “negligible senescence.” The data on distribution of some animals in Russia will be interesting in terms of zoology and biogeography, as they are not yet sufficiently represented in the international editions. The book can be used as supplemental reading for courses in biological invasions, ecology and conservation, and biodiversity. The work also contains chapters on global processes (deforestation, desertification, river degradation) and can therefore also be used for general courses in environmental sciences.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XI, 246 p. 88 illus., 87 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030662554
    DDC: 577.6
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Evolution (Biology). ; Biodiversity. ; Animal culture. ; Plant genetics. ; Climatology. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Evolutionary Biology. ; Biodiversity. ; Animal Science. ; Plant Genetics. ; Climate Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I: Introduction -- Marine Population Genomics: Challenges and Opportunities -- Part II: Marine Microbes -- Part III: Genetic Diversity, Population Structure, and Biogeography -- Population Genomics of Marine Zooplankton -- Population Genomics of Early-Splitting Lineages of Metazoans -- Population Genomics and Biogeography of the Northern Acorn Barnacle (Semibalanus balanoides) Using Pooled Sequencing Approaches -- Part IV: Seascape Genomics -- Seascape Genomics: Contextualizing Adaptive and Neutral Genomic Variation in the Ocean Environment -- Part V: Adaptation, Acclimation, and Speciation -- Clinal Adaptation in the Marine Environment -- The Population Genomics of Parallel Adaptation: Lessons from Threespine Stickleback -- Mechanisms of Adaptive Divergence and Speciation in Littorina saxatilis: Integrating Knowledge from Ecology and Genetics with New Data Emerging from Genomic Studies -- Ecological Speciation in Corals -- Environmental Epigenomics and Its Applications in Marine Organisms -- Part VI: Protection, Conservation, and Management of Marine Organisms -- Marine Invasion Genomics: Revealing Ecological and Evolutionary Consequences of Biological Invasions -- Population Genomics Applied to Fishery Management and Conservation -- Marine Conservation and Marine Protected Areas -- Index.
    Abstract: Population genomics has provided unprecedented opportunities to unravel the mysteries of marine organisms in the oceans' depths. The world's oceans, which make up 70% of our planet, encompass diverse habitats and host numerous unexplored populations and species. Population genomics studies of marine organisms are rapidly emerging and have the potential to transform our understanding of marine populations, species, and ecosystems, providing insights into how these organisms are evolving and how they respond to different stimuli and environments. This knowledge is critical for understanding the fundamental aspects of marine life, how marine organisms will respond to environmental changes, and how we can better protect and preserve marine biodiversity and resources. This book brings together leading experts in the field to address critical aspects of fundamental and applied research in marine species and share their research and insights crucial for understanding marine ecosystem diversity and function. It also discusses the challenges, opportunities and future perspectives of marine population genomics. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVI, 456 p. 75 illus., 44 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030379360
    Series Statement: Population Genomics,
    DDC: 577.6
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Cancer. ; Biophysics. ; Cell interaction. ; Cytology. ; Cancer Microenvironment. ; Mechanobiological Cell Signaling. ; Cell Biology. ; Cancer Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Neuregulin signaling in the tumor microenvironment -- HGF/c-Met signalling in the tumor microenvironment -- Eph/ephrin signaling in the tumor microenvironment -- Src signaling in cancer and tumor microenvironment -- Purinergic signaling within the tumor microenvironment -- TGFβ signalling in the tumor microenvironment -- Wnt Signaling in the Tumor Microenvironment -- Lysophospholipid Signalling and the Tumour Microenvironment -- Adenosine signaling in the tumor microenvironment -- Androgen signaling in the tumor microenvironment -- Index.
    Abstract: Revealing essential roles of the tumor microenvironment in cancer progression, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research on how different signaling pathways are important in the tumor microenvironment. Multiple signaling pathways are covered, including Src, Neuregulin, Adenosine, TGFβ, Androgen, Wnt, and more. Taken alongside its companion volumes, these books update us on what we know about various aspects of the tumor microenvironment as well as future directions. Tumor Microenvironment: Signaling Pathways – Part B is essential reading for advanced cell biology and cancer biology students as well as researchers seeking an update on research in the tumor microenvironment.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIII, 191 p. 31 illus., 25 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030471897
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1270
    DDC: 571.978
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  • 10
    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Geography. ; Environment. ; Power resources. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Conservation Biology. ; Regional Geography. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Natural Resource and Energy Economics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Intro: Navigating Patagonian freshwaters- and this book -- 1: Are freshwaters wetlands? -- 2: Patagonian Andean lakes and climate change -- 3: Current state and recent changes of glaciers in the Patagonian Andes (35 °S to 55°S) -- 4: Biogeographical patterns of Patagonian freshwater microbiota -- 5: Extreme freshwater ecosystems from Patagonia: The Copahue-Agrio system -- 6: Mercury in aquatic systems of North Patagonia: sources, processes and trophic transfer -- 7: Diversity patterns across aquatic communities from peat bogs -- 8: Hydrologic Systems, water uses and emerging conflicts around freshwater availability in Patagonia -- 9: Land-use effects on aquatic ecosystems: An overview of environmental impacts and tools for ecological assessment -- 10: Patagonian wetlands: vertientes, vegas, mallines,turberas and lagunas -- 11: Fish and fisheries of the Patagonian steppe -- 12: Invasive species: The case of Didymosphenia geminata in Neuquén Province -- 13: Influence of the fish introduction in lakes of the arid Patagonia -- 14: Patagonian cultural limnology: knowledge and water management in Mapuche rural communities -- 15: Political Ecology, water valoration and Water Law deliberation in the Province of Tierra del Nacional de Tierra del Fuego -- 16: Freshwater systems in protected areas in Patagonia -- 17: Amphibians and waterbirds as bridges to conserve aquatic and terrestrial habitat in Patagonia -- 18: Integrated long term conservation strategies to recover the critically endangered Hooded Grebe (Podiceps gallardoi),an endemic waterbird of Austral Patagonia -- Conclusion: Reaching out for the UNDP Sustainable Development Goals in Patagonia.
    Abstract: The Freshwaters of Patagonia adopts a socioecological approach, in which experts from across Patagonia review recent, scientifically rigorous literature and data of their own, thus synthesizing the current knowledge directly relevant to understand the present state and future trends of icefields, freshwater and wetland ecosystems in this region. The book’s organization into three parts provides a studied and comprehensive view on the patterns and processes of the various ecosystems in Patagonia, and describes the sociological aspects of freshwater ecosystems, as well as characterizes the conservation of the freshwater and wetland ecosystems, in Patagonia. The chapters offer a broad, state-of-the-art overview of the current status of glaciers, freshwater and wetland ecosystems of this region, as well as studies of both local and large scale biodiversity patterns, and study cases of extreme and naturally polluted environments.The volume concludes with the current status of Patagonian freshwaters, and discusses the scientific, legal and administrative tools aimed at their sustainable management within the framework of the UNEP Sustainable Development Goals 2030 Agenda. A broad audience of students, scientists, engineers, environmental managers, and policy makers will be interested in this volume.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XI, 541 p. 104 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031100277
    Series Statement: Natural and Social Sciences of Patagonia,
    DDC: 577.6
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Oncology. ; Immunology. ; Metastasis. ; Cytology. ; Cancer Biology. ; Oncology. ; Immunology. ; Metastasis. ; Cell Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. A Systemic View of Metastatic Disease: Inter-organ Crosstalk and Therapeutic Implications -- Part I. Systemic Regulation in Metastatic Disease -- Chapter 2. Systemic Regulation of Metastatic Disease by Extracellular Vesicles and Particles -- Chapter 3. Bone Metastasis: Systemic Regulation and Impact on Host -- Chapter 4. Targeting Metastatic Disease: Challenges and New Opportunities -- Part II. Cachexia: A Debilitating Systemic Effect of Cancer -- Chapter 5. Signaling Pathways That Promote Muscle Catabolism in Cachexia -- Chapter 6. The Role of Interleukin-6 Cytokines in Cancer Cachexia -- Chapter 7. NF-kB Signaling in the Macroenvironment of Cancer Cachexia -- Part III. Therapy-induced Muscle Wasting -- Chapter 8. Therapy-induced Toxicities Associated with the Onset of Cachexia -- Chapter 9. Bone-muscle Crosstalk in Advanced Cancer and Chemotherapy -- Part IV. Preventing and Targeting Cachexia in Cancer -- Chapter 10. New Developments in Targeting Cancer Cachexia -- Chapter 11. Exercise: A Critical Component of Cachexia Prevention and Therapy in Cancer.
    Abstract: This textbook discusses the systemic consequences of cancer, covering a range of topics from tumor-promoting systemic effects to the development of cachexia, as summarized in the introductory chapter 1. Part I of this textbook focuses on tumor-promoting systemic effects and begins with a chapter on how tumor-derived extracellular vesicles and particles lay the foundation for future metastases (Chapter 2). Chapter 3 discusses how metastatic cells that have colonized the bone impact the local bone microenvironment, neighboring muscles, and host physiology. Chapter 4 summarizes the available strategies for targeting metastatic cancer and emphasizes the need to incorporate a systemic view of the disease. Following this overview of the systemic effects of cancer progression, Part II of the textbook discusses cancer-induced cachexia, a debilitating systemic effect of advanced cancer. Chapters 5-7 examine the key signaling pathways (interleukin-6/GP130, NF-kB, and muscle proteolysis) that drive the development of cancer cachexia. Chapters 8 and 9 in Part III of this textbook explore how toxicities from anti-cancer therapy are associated with the onset of cachexia in cancer patients, and provide insight into potential approaches to simultaneously target both cancer and cachexia. Chapters 10 and 11 (Part IV) conclude this textbook by outlining promising approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of cachexia as well as strategies to prevent the development of cachexia through exercise. An understanding of the systemic effects of cancer is essential for the design of effective anti-cancer and anti-cachexia treatment strategies. As such, this textbook provides key information for both students and scientists engaged in cancer research and oncology.
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    Pages: VI, 203 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031095184
    DDC: 571.978
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Genetics. ; Molecular biology. ; Cancer Biology. ; Genetics and Genomics. ; Molecular Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Introduction to cancer -- 2. Oncogenes, signal transduction and the hallmarks of cancer -- 3. Tumor suppressor genes and cell fate control -- 4. Multi-step tumorigenesis and genome instability -- 5. Cancer genomics -- 6. Cancer epigenomics -- 7. Aging and cancer -- 8. Tumor microenvironment -- 9. Metastasis and cachexia -- 10. Cancer immunity -- 11. Architecture of cancer therapies.
    Abstract: Cancer is a collection of diseases that can affect basically every organ of our body, all of which have in common uncontrolled cellular growth. The cells forming our body have the potential to grow in the context of wound healing or for the constant replacement of cells in our blood, skin or intestine. Behind every newly diagnosed malignant tumor in adulthood there is an individual history of probably 20 or more years of tumorigenesis. Therefore, malignant tumor formation often takes time making cancer in most cases to an aging-related disease that we seem not to be able to evade. However, tumorigenesis is dependent on multiple environmental influences, many of which we have under control by lifestyle decisions, such as retaining from smoking, selecting healthy food and being physically active. Thus, cancer preventive interventions are the most effective way to fight against cancer. This textbook wants not only to describe basic mechanisms leading to cancer but also to provide the readers with a more holistic view including cancer surveaillance mechanisms of the immune system. We will place these insights in the context of the personal consequences of everyone’s lifestyle decisions. The content of the book is linked to the lecture course in “Cancer Biology”, which is given by Prof. Carlberg since 2005 at the University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio. Moreover, biological processes explained in this book will be set into a clinical context using the experience of Dr. Velleuer in the daily care in oncology. This book also relates to the textbooks “Mechanisms of Gene Regulation: How Science Works” (ISBN 978-3-030-52321-3), “Human Epigenetics: How Science Works” (ISBN 978-3-030-22907-8) and “Nutrigenomics: How Science Works” (ISBN 978-3-030-36948-4), the studying of which may be interesting to readers who like to get more detailed information.
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    Pages: XVII, 167 p. 72 illus., 71 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030756994
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    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
    Keywords: Cancer. ; Diseases. ; Immunology. ; Bioinformatics. ; Cancer Biology. ; Diseases. ; Immunology. ; Bioinformatics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Obesity induced chronic low-level inflammation and cancers -- Chapter 2. Adipose tissue produced estrogen as risk factor for cancers -- Chapter 3. Insulin and Insulin-like growth factor-1 associated cancers.-Chapter 4. Adipokines play important role in cell proliferation and antiproliferation -- Chapter 5. mTOR and AMP-activated protein kinase in obesity and cancer -- Chapter 6. Immune response and oxidative stress in obesity induced cancer -- Chapter 7. Role of gene polymorphism in obesity and cancer -- Chapter 8. Therapeutic role of green tea in obesity and cancer -- Chapter 9. Effect of dietary phytochemicals in obesity and cancer -- Chapter 10. Resveratrol as anti-obesity and anticancer agent -- Chapter 11. EGCG as anti-obesity and anticancer agent -- Chapter 12. miRNAs as therapeutic target in obesity and cancer -- Chapter 13. In silico updates on lead identification for obesity and cancer -- Chapter 14. In vivo models for obesity and obesity related carcinogenesis -- Chapter 15. Estrogen signaling based current and potential therapies against obesity and related diseases -- Chapter 16. Autophagy at the crossroad of obesity mediated cancer progression.
    Abstract: This book highlights the concordance between signaling pathways that are involved in obesity and cancer cross-talks. It describes the role of cytokines, chemokines, growth factors, insulin, and adipokines in the development of obesity-associated cancers. The book reviews the role of inflammatory signaling pathways such as estrogen-mediated signaling, mTOR and AMP-activated protein kinase pathway and the involvement of adaptive and innate immunity, oxidative stress, gene polymorphism, dietary phytochemicals, and miRNAs in obesity and cancer. In addition, it covers the latest research on the drugs and natural therapeutic agents that target obesity-induced cancers and discusses various in vivo models for studying obesity and obesity-associated cancer. Lastly, it analyses the role of genetic polymorphisms in the obesity-related genes that influence cancer development. The book is a useful resource for researchers in the field of cancer, pharmacology, food chemistry, and clinical biochemistry. .
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    Pages: IX, 361 p. 38 illus., 23 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811618468
    DDC: 571.978
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Stem cells. ; Regenerative medicine. ; Cancer Biology. ; Stem Cell Biology. ; Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: The tumor microenvironment: focus on extracellular matrix -- Keratan Sulphate in the Tumour Environment -- Hyaluronan in the tumor microenvironment -- Fibronectin in the tumor microenvironment -- Matrix metalloproteinases role in tumor microenvironment -- Flipping the Molecular Switch: Influence of Perlecan and its Modifiers in the Tumor Microenvironment -- Heparan sulfate in the tumor microenvironment -- The role of Glypican-1 in the tumour microenvironment -- Index.
    Abstract: Revealing essential roles of the tumor microenvironment in cancer progression, this volume focuses on the extracellular matrix components with the tumor during cancer development. Further, it teaches readers about the roles of distinct constituents of the tumor microenvironment and how they affect cancer development. Topics include heparan sulphate, hyaluronan, fibronectin, perlecan, glypican, matrix metalloproteinases, and much more. Taken alongside its companion volumes, Tumor Microenvironment: Extracellular Matrix Components – Part A updates us on what we know about the different aspects of the tumor microenvironment, as well as apprises us on the future advances in the field. For the newer generation of researchers, this volume serves as a useful introduction to the history of scientists’ focus on the tumor microenvironment, and explores how this knowledge is currently applied in cancer treatments. The book will be an essential text for advanced cell biology and cancer biology students, as well as for scientists seeking an update on the developments in tumor microenvironment research. All of the chapter authors are renowned international experts in the field of cancer biology, and in the specific subfields that are the focus of their chapters.
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    Pages: XI, 181 p. 29 illus., 24 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030401467
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1245
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Plant physiology. ; Biotic communities. ; Population biology. ; Plant ecology. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Plant Physiology. ; Community and Population Ecology. ; Plant Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Antarctic Seaweeds: Biogeography, Adaptation and Ecosystem Services -- Diversity of Antarctic Seaweeds -- Biogeographic Processes Influencing Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic Seaweeds -- Detached Seaweeds as Important Dispersal Agents Across the Southern Ocean.-Biogeography of Antarctic Seaweeds Facing Climate Changes -- Comparative Phylogeography of Antarctic Seaweeds: Genetic Consequences of Historical Climatic Variations -- Underwater Light Environment of Antarctic Seaweeds -- Production and Biomass of Seaweeds in Newly Ice-Free Areas: Implications for Coastal Processes in a Changing Antarctic Environment -- Carbon Balance Under a Changing Light Environment -- Life History Strategies, Photosynthesis and Stress Tolerance in Propagules of Antarctic Seaweeds -- Form and Function in Antarctic Seaweeds: Photobiological Adaptations, Zonation Patterns and Ecosystem Feedbacks -- Successional Processes in Antarctic Benthic Algae -- Seaweed-Herbivore Interactions: Grazing as Biotic Filtering in Intertidal Antarctic Ecosystems -- Diversity and Functioning of Antarctic Seaweed Microbiomes -- Seaweeds in the Antarctic Marine Coastal Food Web -- Trophic Networks and Ecosystem Functioning -- Chemical Mediation of Antarctic Macroalgal-Grazer Interactions -- Brown Algal Phlorotannins: An Overview of their Functional Roles.
    Abstract: Seaweeds (macroalgae) represent the most striking living components in the Antarctic’s near-shore ecosystems, especially across the West Antarctic Peninsula and adjacent islands. Due to their abundance, their central roles as primary producers and foundation organisms, and as sources of diverse metabolically active products, seaweed assemblages are fundamental to biogeochemical cycles in Antarctic coastal systems. In recent years, the imminence of climate change and the direct impacts of human beings, which are affecting vast regions of the Antarctic, have highlighted the importance of seaweed processes in connection with biodiversity, adaptation and interactions in the benthic network. Various research groups have been actively involved in the investigation of these topics. Many of these research efforts have a long tradition, while some “newcomers” have also recently contributed important new approaches to the study of these organisms, benefiting polar science as a whole. This book provides an overview of recent advances and insights gleaned over the past several years. Focusing on a timely topic and extremely valuable resource, it assesses the challenges and outlines future directions in the study of Antarctic seaweeds.
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    Pages: XIV, 397 p. 68 illus., 63 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030394486
    DDC: 577.6
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Medical microbiology. ; Cytology. ; Pediatrics. ; Cancer Biology. ; Medical Microbiology. ; Cell Biology. ; Pediatrics.
    Description / Table of Contents: The genomic complexity of osteosarcoma and its implication for preclinical and clinical targeted therapies -- Genomics and the Immune Landscape of Osteosarcoma -- RECQ DNA Helicases and Osteosarcoma -- Targeting the Cancer Epigenome with Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors in Osteosarcoma -- Oncolytic viruses and their potential as a therapeutic opportunity in Osteosarcoma -- Applying Osteosarcoma Immunology to Understand Disease Progression and Assess immunotherapeutic Response -- Targetable intercellular signaling pathways facilitate lung colonization in osteosarcoma -- Wnt Signaling in Osteosarcoma -- Receptor Tyrosine Kinases in Osteosarcoma: 2019 update -- The Role of ALDH in the Metastatic Potential of Osteosarcoma Cells and Potential ALDH Targets -- Autophagy in OS -- Fas signaling as a potential target for the treatment of osteosarcoma metastasis in the lungs -- Exosomes: Dynamic Mediators of Extracellular Communication in the Tumor Microenvironment -- Comparative Immunology and Immunotherapy of Canine Osteosarcoma -- Index.
    Abstract: This thoroughly revised second edition is an up-to-date overview of the new advances in the knowledge of the basic science in sarcoma and osteosarcoma. It features detailed, in-depth discussions of microRNAs in osteosarcoma, historical perspectives of chemotherapy in the treatment of the disease, tumor targeted IL12 therapy and HER2 targeted therapy, the role of enhancer elements in regulating the prometastatic transcriptional program and more. Further, this essential volume also includes new insights on Wnt signaling in osteosarcoma, the role of genomics, genetically modified T-cell therapy, liquid biopsy, oncolytic viruses, immunophenotyping, receptor tyrosine kinases and epigenetic-focused approaches for treatment of osteosarcoma metastases, as well as thoughts on the current standard of treatment for patients suffering from these cancers. In the years since the previous edition, there have been numerous new developments in this rapidly changing field; this new edition is both timely and urgently needed. When taken together these companion volumes, Current Clinical (Book 1) and Scientific (Book 2) Advances in Osteosarcoma, are a timely and urgently needed guide for laboratory investigators and clinical oncologists.
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    Pages: XIII, 233 p. 34 illus., 23 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030430856
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1258
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Reproduction. ; Physiology. ; Pollution. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Reproductive Physiology. ; Pollution.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Pesticide and xenobiotic metabolism in aquatic organisms -- 2. Endocrine disrupting activity of xenobiotics in aquatic animals -- 3. Water contamination through xenobiotics and their toxic effects on aquatic animals -- 4. Cypermethrin induced reproductive toxicity in zebrafish: biochemical and molecular perspective -- 5. Impact of Pesticides Application on Aquatic Environments And Biodiversity -- 6. Impact of microplastics on reproductive and physiological aspects of aquatic inhabitants -- 7. The Impact of Xenobiotics in Development & Reproduction of fresh water Fishes -- 8. Mixtures and Reproduction in Aquatic Organisms – benefits and challenges -- 9. Phytoestrogens as Endocrine-Disrupting Agents In Aquaculture -- 10. A Proteomic Approach to Studying the Effects of Xenobiotics on Aquatic Living Organisms -- 11. Role of Cytochrome P450 in xenobiotic metabolism in fishes -- 12. Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic modelling of Xenobiotics: Fate and effect in Aquatic Animals -- 13. Occurrence of xenoestrogen alkylphenols (Octylphenols and Nonylphenol), and its impact on the aquatic ecosystem -- 14. Xenobiotics' effect on fish reproduction and development -- 15. Scientometric analysis of ecotoxicological investigations of xenobiotics in aquatic animals -- 16. Toxic effects of nanomaterials on aquatic animals and their future prospective -- 17. Microplastic Contamination in Aquatic organisms: An Ecotoxicological perspective -- 18. Effect of xenobiotics and their degradation in aquatic life -- 19. Transcriptome analysis of aquatic species exposed to endocrine disruptors -- 20. Fundamentals of genotoxicity and antiparasitic drugs associated with genotoxicity in fish -- 21. Endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) as emerging aquatic contaminants: Emphasis on Reproduction and Development.
    Abstract: This book summarizes the latest understanding of the impact of xenobiotics on the developmental and reproductive processes of aquatic animals, particularly nektonic forms, which comprise an important group of aquatic ecosystems. Aquaculture is quickly becoming the largest contributor of fish protein for human consumption. As the aquaculture business expands, farmed fish will be exposed to more environmental toxins, necessitating the use of chemical therapeutic drugs for fish. This book brings together experts on the regulation of environmental toxins and food chemicals from around the world, as well as researchers looking into the metabolism and disposal of foreign chemicals (xenobiotics) in fish species. The impact of xenobiotics on reproductive and developmental biology of all living forms has become of prime importance at the current time. As the effect of these xenobiotics on aquatic animals is an emerging area for research and development, several groups across the world are working on these aspects, targeting different groups of fishes in both marine and freshwater ecosystems. This collective work highlights several key and updated recent aspects of different types of xenobiotics entering aquatic ecosystems, impacts of these agents on reproductive physiology, developmental biology, breeding biology, hormonal imbalance, aquatic ecology, and pollution on the aquatic ecosystem. The unique aggregation of different types of stressors to aquatic animals under a single volume will be a useful reference for readers, including scientists, teachers, students, researchers and policymakers and those involved in aquaculture and environment conservation.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXIX, 427 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819912148
    DDC: 577.6
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Oncology. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Cancer Biology. ; Oncology. ; Biomedical Research.
    Description / Table of Contents: Section 1: Historical Background -- Chapter 1: Mast cell/platelet heparanase/Heparan sulfate biosynthesis and turnover -- Chapter 2: gene cloning/overview -- Chapter 3: gene cloning/melanoma metastasis -- Chapter 4: gene cloning/cancer/immune system -- Chapter 5: heparin/HS modifying enzymes -- Section 2: Crystal Structure/substrate specificity/gene regulation -- Chapter 6: crystal structure -- Chapter 7: molecular dynamics, KKDC peptide -- Chapter 8: Biochemistry/active site -- Chapter 9: substrate specificity -- Chapter 10: gene regulation, promoter/Egr1/methylation -- Chapter 11: SNPs -- polymorphism -- Chapter 12: Splice variants -- Section 3: Cell & tumor biology (general functions & mode of action) -- Chapter 13: Exosomes/heparan sulfate/heparanse -- Chapter 14: Exosomes/drug resistance -- Chapter 15: Nuclear heparanse/transcriptional activity -- Chapter 16: Non-Enzymatic functions/Signal transduction/cellular trafficking/autophagy -- Chapter 17: Heparan sulfate/stem cells/inflammation -- Chapter 18: Danger signals/HS/platelet heparanse -- Chapter 19: Heparanse/Intergrins/Melanoma -- Section 3: Immune Cells/Immnuno-Modulation -- Chapter 20: Heparain. Heparanse and Selectins in Cancer Metastasis and Inflamation --- Chapter 21: Trans-Endithelial Migration, Lymphocytes, Neutrophils/T-cells --Chapter 22: Macrophages, dendritic cells, autoimmunity -- Chapter 23: Macrophages, Heparanse and the tumor microenvironment, neutralizing antibodies -- Chapter 24: NK Cells -- Section 4: Cancer (heparanse in specific types of cancer) -- Chapter 25: Myeloma, inhbition, drug resistance -- Chapter 26: Breast Cancer/Pancreatic Cancer/Cancer and Inflammation -- Chapter 27: Brain Metastasis/MIR-1258 -- Chapter 28: Gastric cancer/immunization -- Chapter 29: Head and Neck Cancer -- Chapter 30: Glioma -- Chapter 31: Sarcoma -- Section 5: Inhibitors/clinical trails/cancer -- Chapter 32: Chemistry/synthesis of heparanse inhibitors PI-88, PG -- Chapter 33: PG series/biology/Tumor models and clinical trial -- Chapter 34:Chemically modified heparins/Heparin mimetics -- Chapter 35: Medicinal Chemistry (Ronesparstat/small molecules/clinical trials) - Section 6: Other indications/diseases -- Chapter 36: IBD/inflammation and cancer/diabetes/obesity -- Chapter 37: Immune Diabetes -- Chapter 38 Inflammation, Sepsis/Amyloidosis -- Chapter 39: Kidney dysfunction -- Chapter 40: Fibrosis -- Chapter 41: Viral infection -- Chapter 42: Cariomyocytes/Endothelial cell-cardiomyocyte crosstakl in diabetic cariomyopathy -- Chapter 43: Eye research -- Chapter 44: atheroscelerosis, nuclear localization -- Chapter 45: Yona Nadir (coagulation/tissue factor) -- Section 7: Heparanse-2 (Hpa2) -- Chapter 46: Hpa2 gene cloning -- Chapter 47: UFS -- urofacial syndrome/peripheral neuropathy -- Chapter 48: Hpa2: tumor suppressor.
    Abstract: Proteases and their involvement in cancer progression have been well addressed and documented; however, the emerging premise presented within this book is that Heparanase is a master regulator of aggressive cancer phenotypes and crosstalk with the tumor microenvironment. This endoglycosidase contributes to tumor-mediated remodeling of the extracellular matrix and cell surfaces, augmenting the bioavailability of pro-tumorigenic and pro-inflammatory growth factors and cytokines that are bound to Heparan sulfate. Compelling evidence ties Heparanase with all steps of tumor progression including tumor initiation, growth, angiogenesis, metastasis, and chemoresistance, supporting the notion that Heparanase is an important contributor to the poor outcome of cancer patients and a validated target for therapy. Unlike Heparanase, heparanase-2, a close homolog of Heparanase, lacks enzymatic activity, inhibits Heparanase, and regulates selected genes that promote normal differentiation and tumor suppression. Written by internationally recognized leaders in Heparanase biology, this volume presents a comprehensive understanding of Heparanase’s multifaceted activities in cancer, inflammation, diabetes and other diseases, as well as its related clinical applications to scientists, clinicians and advanced students in cell biology, tumor biology and oncology.
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    Pages: XVIII, 885 p. 168 illus., 107 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030345211
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1221
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Nanotechnology. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Cancer Biology. ; Nanotechnology. ; Biomedical Research.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Introduction -- 2 Barriers for tumor drug delivery -- 3 Tumor-targeted strategies -- 4 Tumor-responsive drug release strategies -- 5 Tumor diagnosis patterns -- 6 Tumor therapeutic modes -- 7 Carbon-based tumor-targeted systems -- 8 Silica-based tumor-targeted systems -- 9 Lipid-based tumor-targeted systems -- 10 Dendrimer-based tumor-targeted systems -- 11 Polymer-based tumor-targeted systems -- 12 Other new tumor-targeted systems -- 13 Clinical applications of tumor-targeted systems -- 14 Challenges and perspectives of tumor-targeted systems.
    Abstract: This book summarizes the latest advances in nanomaterials and techniques in the field of tumor-targeted diagnosis and therapy. It provides valuable information for beginners and senior researchers, and stimulates new research directions by offering novel and provocative insights into the properties and technical principles of nanomaterials. The book systemically discusses the challenges in tumor treatment, current tumor-targeted strategies, drug-release strategies, diagnosis and therapeutic patterns, and also explores newly developed multifunctional nanomaterials and related systems.
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    Pages: VI, 463 p. 72 illus., 63 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811551598
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Dermatology. ; Oncology. ; Cancer Biology. ; Dermatology. ; Oncology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Section I: Introduction -- Lessons learned from paleolithic models and evolution for human health: a snap shot on beneficial effects and risks of solar radiation -- Section II: UV-induced cutaneous synthesis of vitamin D and the physiologic consequences (I) -- Sunlight, UV-radiation, vitamin D and skin cancer: how much sunlight do we need? -- Section III: Solar radiation, Vitamin D and human health -- Vitamin D status and cancer incidence and mortality -- Vitamin D receptors polymorphisms and cancer -- On the relationship between sun exposure and all-cause mortality -- Lindqvist PG (2020) Women with greater sun exposure habits seem to be healthier and to live longer. Are these results in contrast to other research? No -- Section IV: Epidemiology of skin cancer -- Epidemiology of skin cancer and UV radiation – update 2019 -- Solar UV exposure and mortality from skin tumors: an update -- Solarium Use and Risk for Malignant Melanoma: many open questions,not the time to close the debate -- Section V: Photocarcinogenesis of skin cancer -- Molecular biology of basal and squamous cell carcinomas -- Human papillomaviruses and skin cancer -- The immune system and pathogenesis of melanoma and nonnmelanoma skin cancer -- Section VI: The relevance of the vitamin D endocrine system for skin cancer -- Protection from ultraviolet damage and photocarcinogenesis by vitamin D compounds -- The role of classical and novel forms of vitamin D in the pathogenesis and progression of non-melanoma skin cancers -- The Vitamin D Receptor as tumor suppressor in skin -- Cancer prevention in skin and other tissues via cross-talk between vitamin D- and p53- signalling -- Section VII: Prevention and Management of Skin Cancer -- Sunscreens in the United States: Current Status and Future Outlook -- A handful of sunscreen for whole body application -- Sunlight, vitamin D and Xeroderma pigmentosum -- Update: Solar UV-radiation, vitamin D and skin cancer surveillance in organ transplant recipients (OTRs) -- Section VIII: UV-induced cutaneous synthesis of vitamin D and the physiologic consequences – II. promise and outlook -- Ultraviolet exposure scenarios: balancing risks of erythema and cutaneous vitamin D synthesis -- The Paleolithic nutrition model in relation to ultraviolet light and vitamin D -- Index.
    Abstract: The third edition is a comprehensive and updated overview of positive and negative effects of UV-exposure, with a focus on Vitamin D and skin cancer. Researchers, oncologists,and students will be provided with the most significant and timely information related to topics such as the epidemiology of skin cancer, the immune system and skin cancer, ultraviolet damage, DNA repair and Vitamin D in Nonmelanoma skin cancer and malignant melanoma. There have been a number of new, scientific findings in this fast moving field that necessitated a thoroughly updated and revised edition including new Vitamin D metabolites and skin cancer, new findings on the beneficial effects of UV and solar UV and skin cancer, adverse effects of sun protection and sunscreens, sun exposure and mortality, and more. The book will summarize essential, up-to-date information for every clinician or scientist interested in how to balance the positive and negative effects of UV‑exposure to minimize the risks of developing vitamin D deficiency and skin cancer.
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    Pages: XIV, 428 p. 83 illus., 28 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 3rd ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030462277
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1268
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Stem cells. ; Oncology. ; Medical microbiology. ; Cancer Biology. ; Stem Cell Biology. ; Oncology. ; Medical Microbiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to cancer stem cells -- Chapter 2. Types of Cancer Stem Cells -- Chapter 3. Isolation and Characterization of Cancer Stem Cells (CSCs) -- Chapter 4. Lung and Prostate Cancer Stem Cells -- Chapter 5. A differential role of miRNAs in regulation of breast cancer stem cells -- Chapter 6. Skin stem cells in cancer -- Chapter 7. Ocular Cancer stem cells: Advances in therapeutic interventions -- Chapter 8. Cancer Stem Cells and Tumour Aggressiveness -- Chapter 9. Therapeutic Implication of Cancer Stem Cells.-Chapter 10. Glioblastoma stem cells as a therapeutic target -- Chapter 11. Cancer stem cells and therapeutic angiogenesis -- Chapter 12. Cancer stem cells as a seed for cancer metastasis -- Chapter 13. Functionality of intron specific genes and cancer stem cells in the progression of colorectal cancer -- Chapter 14. Technological advancement in Cancer Stem Cell Research -- Chapter 15. Controversies in Isolation and Characterization of Cancer Stem Cells -- Chapter 16. Targeting therapies for cancer stem cells -- Chapter 17. Targeting Cancer stem cells by nanoenabled drug delivery -- Chapter 18. Cancer Stem Cells in Patients Survival and Therapies in Cancer.-.
    Abstract: This book discusses the recent developments in the therapeutic implications of cancer stem cells for the effective diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of cancer. It summarizes the various stem cells of common cancers including colon, pancreas, lungs, prostate, melanoma, and glioblastoma, and reviews the potential role of cancer stem cells in tissue aggressiveness, examining the functional contribution of cancer stem cells in the establishment and recurrence of cancerous tumors. Further, it explores the potential of cancer stem cells as novel therapeutic targets for the treatment and prevention of tumor progression. The book also discusses the various approaches for detecting, isolating, and characterizing different cancer stem cells and signaling pathways that control their replication, survival, and differentiation. Lastly, it explores the key features and mechanisms of drug resistance, chemo-resistance, and radio-resistance in cancer stem cells to improve therapeutic rationale.
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    Pages: VII, 369 p. 65 illus., 58 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811551208
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Biochemical markers. ; Nanomedicine. ; Cancers. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering. ; Biomarkers. ; Cancer Nanotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Cancer of the Skin:Type and Etiology -- Chapter 2. Therapeutic intervention in skin cancer: Future prospects -- Chapter 3. Melanin Based Classification of Skin Types and Their Susceptibility to UV-induced Cancer -- Chapter 4. The Epidemiology of Skin Cancer Worldwide -- Chapter 5. UV-R induced Vitamin D synthesis and skin cancer -- Chapter 6. The role of microbiome in the induction, diagnosis and therapy of skin cancer -- Chapter 7. Skin Cancer: Molecular Biomarker for Diagnosis, Prognosis, Prevention and Targeted Therapy -- Chapter 8. Therapeutics intervention of skin cancer in the OMICS era -- Chapter 9. Artificial intelligence in Skin Cancer: Diagnosis and Therapy -- Chapter 10. Biomedical engineering in cancer diagnosis and therapy -- Chapter 11. Skin cancer treatment with Emphasis on Nanotechnology -- Chapter 12. Non-long coding RNA and role in skin cancer diagnosis and therapy -- Chapter 13. Potential of long non-coding RNAs in the diagnosis and therapy of melanoma skin cancer.-.
    Abstract: This book highlights the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in the initiation and progression of skin cancer. It also explains the role of the environment in skin cancer development and explores the potential of microbiome in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of skin cancer. The book also presents potential biomarkers for early detection of skin cancer and discusses recent advances in skin cancer prevention and treatment using photodynamic therapy. Lastly, it summarizes the applications of biomedical engineering, non-coding and nanotechnology in the diagnosis and therapeutics in skin cancer. It is a valuable resource for investigators in the field of skin cancer, including pathologists, medical and surgical oncologists, and dermatologists.
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    Pages: VIII, 250 p. 27 illus., 20 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811603648
    DDC: 571.978
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Zoology. ; Biodiversity. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Conservation Biology. ; Ecology. ; Zoology. ; Biodiversity.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction: Christopher Clark and Ellen Garland -- Ch 1: Overview. Christopher Clark -- Ch. 2: Anatomy and physiology. Joy Reidenberg -- Ch. 3: Movement, Residency & Migration. Alex Zerbini and Sue Moore,- Ch. 4: Feeding strategies. Ari Friedlaender -- Ch. 5: Molecular genetics. Emma Carroll -- Ch. 6: Social organization. Peter Tyack -- Ch. 7: Ethological and bioacoustic variability. Christopher Clark -- Ch. 8: Baleen whale culture. Ellen Garland and Emma Carroll -- Ch. 9: Blue whale – Global diversity & behavioral variability in a specialist. Ana Sirovic -- Ch. 10: Humpback whale – Global diversity & behavioral plasticity in a court jester. Rebecca Dunlop -- Ch. 11: Humpback whale song - Global diversity & behavioral plasticity in a court jester. Danielle Cholewiak, Sal Cerchio and Ellen Garland -- Ch. 12: Bowhead whale – Acoustic variability in the almost-a-right whale that went north. Kate Stafford -- Ch. 13: Right whales - From north to south, what’s the big difference? Susan Parks -- Ch. 14: Minke Whale – Diversity and variability. Denise Risch -- Ch. 15: Omura’s Whale – An enigma. Sal Cerchio. .
    Abstract: In this book, an international team of leading marine mammal scientists, with a remarkably diverse set of backgrounds and areas of expertise, lead you through a synthesis of current knowledge on baleen whales. Baleen whales are the largest animals ever to have lived on this planet. They also have the lowest and most intense voices on Earth, most likely evolved to take advantage of ocean acoustic transmission conditions so as to be detectable across ocean basins. Some baleen whales can live to be 150-200 years old. They migrate many thousands of kilometers between feeding and breeding areas. They produce songs and calls that serve as behavioral foundations for establishing, maintaining and expanding their cultural identities. To conclude that we know the behavioral limits of these large brained, long-lived animals would be naïve. As baleen whale scientists, we are still beginning to comprehend the enormous complexities and natural histories of these remarkable animals. Today, the fact that whales sing is known throughout much of the world. This awareness started 50 years ago with the publication and popularization of a collection of humpback song recordings that motivated research into baleen whale behavioral ethology. In this book’s chapters, a reader’s experiences will stretch from learning about baleen whale laryngeal anatomy associated with their different voices to learning about the vast ocean areas over which their voices can be heard and the emerging complexities of their culturally defined societies. These are accompanied by chapters on the fundamental ethological contexts of socializing, migrating, and foraging. Two common themes permeate the book. One theme highlights the phenomenal increase in scientific knowledge achieved through technological advancements. The other theme recognizes the impacts of human-made activities on ocean acoustic environments and the resultant influences on the health and survival of individual whales and their populations. Although the book is intentionally ambitious in its scope, as scientists, we fully recognize that baleen whale science is still in its infancy. Many profound revelations await discovery by cohorts of young, multi-talented explorers, some of whom are stretching their wings in this volume and some of whom are reading these scientific stories for the first time.
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    Pages: XVI, 384 p. 87 illus., 62 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030984496
    Series Statement: Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Marine Mammals,
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Genetics. ; Medical genetics. ; Cancers. ; Genetics and Genomics. ; Medical Genetics. ; Cancer Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Polymorphisms and Mutation: What is difference? -- Chapter 2. Single nucleotide polymorphisms and pharmacogenomics -- Chapter 3. Impact of MicroRNA Polymorphisms on Breast Cancer Susceptibility -- Chapter 4. From inflammation to cancer: Role of genetic polymorphisms of Inflammatory Pathway Molecules in Gastric Cancer -- Chapter 5. Colorectal Cancer and genetic polymorphism in key regulatory low penetrance genes -- Chapter 6. Role of Genetic Polymorphisms in Breast Cancer -- Chapter 7. Genetic Polymorphisms of Essential Immune Pathogenic Response Genes and Risk of Cervical Cancer -- Chapter 8. Thyroid Cancer and genetic polymorphism -- Chapter 9. SNPs of TLRs and Bladder Cancer -- Chapter 10. Role of genetic polymorphisms in Lung Cancer.
    Abstract: This book discusses the role of genetic polymorphism in susceptibility to cancers. The book explores the understanding of differences between the genetic polymorphisms and mutations.It reviews the mechanisms underlying the effect of polymorphism in genes encoding proteins that play an essential role in metabolism, signal transduction, cell cycle, and DNA repair mechanisms. Further, it investigates various techniques that are used for analyzing the genetic polymorphisms. The book contains many chapters which summarize the importance of genetic information obtained from polymorphism-based pharmaco-genetic tests to predict better drug response and life-threatening adverse reactions to chemotherapeutic agents, help in understanding of the impact of SNPs on gene function, and gives overview of the different SNP databases for examination. This book, therefore, serves as an essential guidebook for independent researchers as well as institutions working in this specialised field.
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    Pages: XXI, 339 p. 48 illus., 46 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789813366992
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Biodiversity. ; Biotic communities. ; Population biology. ; Evolution (Biology). ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Biodiversity. ; Ecosystems. ; Community and Population Ecology. ; Evolutionary Theory. ; Conservation Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: The Coral Tree at the End of the World: Introductory Notes to Coralline Mythology and Folklore from the Indian and Pacific oceans -- The Marine Animal Forests Of South Africa: Importance For Bioregionalisation And Marine Spatial Planning -- Coral and reef fish communities in the thermally extreme Persian/Arabian Gulf: Insights into potential climate change effects -- Marginal reefs in the Anthropocene: they are not Noah’s Ark -- Animal Forests in Submarine Caves -- The Tubeworm Forests of Hydrothermal Vents and Cold Seeps -- Bryozoans: the ‘forgotten’ bioconstructors -- Polychaetes as habitat former: structure and function -- Chemical war in marine animal forests: Natural products and chemical interactions -- The nursery role of marine animal forests -- From Trees To Octocorals: The Role Of Self-Thinning And Shading In Underwater Animal Forests -- Marine animal forests as Carbon immobilizers or why we should preserve these three-dimensional alive structures -- Invasive alien species and their effects on marine animal forests -- Plastics, an additional threat for coral ecosystems -- Visual methods for monitoring mesophotic-to-deep reefs and animal forests: finding a compromise between analytical effort and result quality -- Advances in the Marine Animal Forests Scientific Outreach and Citizen Science.
    Abstract: Marine Animal Forests (MAFs) are spread all over the world. Composed by suspension feeding organisms (e.g. corals, gorgonians, sponges, bryozoans, bivalves, etc.), MAFs constitute a vast number of marine ecosystems such as coral reefs, cold water corals, sponge grounds, bivalve beds, etc. The surface covered by these systems is prominent (at the scale of the oceans of the planet), though poorly known. In a previous book (Marine Animal Forests, the ecology of benthic biodiversity hotspots), several aspects of the MAFs were described and discussed, building the basis for a holistic approach with the aim of putting these shallow and deep sea ecosystems under a common umbrella. The main target of the present book is to identify and address important topics which were not covered in the previous three volumes. Bryozoans or Polychaeta, for example, are treated in this volume, as well as hydrothermal vents ecosystems and submarine caves, the chemical ecology in MAFs or the nursery effect on these ecosystems. The vastity of the MAF concept opens new insights in the biology, physiology, biodiversity of the organisms structuring these highly biodiverse ecosystems and on the dangers threatening them (such as microplastics or the role of invasive species as an impact of their trophic ecology or distribution). In a fast changing world, in which the complexity of MAFs is at risk, we propose an in-depth analysis of many aspects that may be inspirational for future research lines in marine biology and ecology.
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    Pages: XII, 530 p. 120 illus., 110 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030570545
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Cancer Treatment. ; Tumor markers. ; Cancer Biology. ; Cancer Therapy. ; Tumour Biomarkers.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1. CTC Technologies -- Affinity -- Physical -- ctDNA -- miRNA -- Exosomes -- Part 2 -- Biology of CTC -- Dormancy -- Culture -- EMT -- ctDNA and Exosomes -- Cells in circulation with CTC -- Part 3 -- CTC Analysis -- IHC, FISH, and other molecular assays -- Functional characterization -- Advanced microscopy and AI -- Analysis of non-cellular circulating markers -- Part 4 -- Clinical Applications of the Liquid Biopsy -- Early detection and cancer screening -- Prognosis and therapeutic monitoring -- Applications in Clinical Trials -- Applications in Drug Development.
    Abstract: It is well recognized that blood could be the optimal site for evaluating cancer, allowing easy and repeated access for determining prognosis, establishing molecular targets, evaluating the efficacy of therapy, detecting the earliest signs of recurrence, and even detecting cancer at its earliest and most curable stages. The analysis of cancer through blood samples is now known as the liquid biopsy and has been a rich source of research and clinical application. There has been an explosion of interest and progress in liquid biopsy technologies since the first edition of this book. The second edition will expand its focus to now include not only circulating tumor cells (CTC), but also other emerging aspects of the liquid biopsy, including circulating tumor DNA and methylated DNA (ctDNA, ct meDNA), ctRNA, ct miRNA, circulating tumor proteins (and other) biomarkers and circulating tumor derived exosomes (ctExosomes).
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    Pages: XXI, 668 p. 77 illus., 72 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031229039
    Series Statement: Current Cancer Research,
    DDC: 571.978
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Biotic communities. ; Biodiversity. ; Population biology. ; Microbial ecology. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Ecosystems. ; Biodiversity. ; Community and Population Ecology. ; Microbial Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Lake Alchichica: History of Human Settlements -- Chapter 2 Geological Evolution of the Alchichica Crater -- Chapter 3 Paleoenvironmental Change in Central Mexico During the Last 20,000 Years -- Chapter 4 Recent Climate of Serdán-Oriental Basin -- Chapter 5 Hydrogeology and Hydrochemistry of the Serdán-Oriental Basin and the Lake Alchichica -- Chapter 6 Meteorological Regime, Local Climate, and Hydrodynamics of Lake Alchichica -- Chapter 7 Physicochemical Characteristics -- Chapter 8 The Littoral Environment -- Chapter 9 Aquatic Vegetation -- Chapter 10 The Littoral Community -- Chapter 11 Bacterioplankton -- Chapter 12 -- Phytoplankton of Alchichica: A Unique Community for an Oligotrophic Lake -- Chapter 13 Protozooplankton -- Chapter 14 Metazooplankton: The Joys and Challenges of Living in a Saline, Oligotrophic, Warm Monomictic Lake -- Chapter 15 Alchichica Silverside -- Chapter 16 -- The Axolotl of Alchichica -- Chapter 17 The Deep Benthic Zone. - Chapter 18 Lake Metabolism. - Chapter 19 Lake Food Webs -- Chapter 20 Diversity and Endemisms -- Chapter 21 Conservation Actions -- Chapter 22 Microbialites: Diversity Hotspots in the Mexican Plateau -- Chapter 23 The Lake Alchichica from an Astrobiological Perspective -- Chapter 24 Lake Alchichica Traditions, Myths, and Legends: Interviews with Local Residents. .
    Abstract: The book provides a comprehensive account of a tropical lake, Alchichica, considering that tropical limnology is by far less well-understood than temperate. Many of the well-known temperate limnology paradigms do not apply in tropical limnology, such as the ≥ 1ºC/m thermocline concept, or the role of phosphorous as limiting nutrient. Lake Alchichica is - most likely – the best limnologically known Mexican lake up to date. Twenty years of continuous monitoring has led us to understand this deep, warm monomictic lake. The peculiar chemical composition of this saline lake – sodium-alkaline with high concentration in magnesium waters, and groundwater-fed – led to the formation of its unique stromatolite ring that has become world-famous, studied by scientists from various countries. From a biological point of view, this relatively small maar lake displays a low species richness, but surprisingly is plentiful in microendemic species for a recently-formed lake (12,000 years old, at the onset of Holocene Epoch), eleven of which already described, with more to come. Researchers and students interested in tropical limnology, extreme ecosystems, evolutionary biology, and microbiology will find this book a must-read.
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    Pages: XXI, 433 p. 179 illus., 144 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030790967
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Tumors Immunological aspects. ; Cancer Treatment. ; Biochemistry. ; Metabolism. ; Cell biology. ; Immunology. ; Cancer Biology. ; Cancer Microenvironment. ; Tumour Immunology. ; Cancer Therapy. ; Metabolic Pathways. ; Immunology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Cancer Metabolism and Aggressive Tumor Behaviour -- 2 Immune Cell Metabolism and Function -- 3 Cancer Cell Metabolism Effecting Immune function -- 4 Immune Cell Metabolites as Fuel for Cancer Cells -- 5 Immuno-Onco metabolism and Resistance to Therapy -- 6 Targeting Immuno-Onco metaolism in Cancers -- 7 Timing of the major metabolic switches in immune cell activation and differentiation during cancer development.
    Abstract: This book discusses the novel metabolic cross-talk between immune and tumor cells in the tumor microenvironment that promotes their growth and progression. It also describes deregulated metabolism in cancer cells that promotes suppressive and cancer cell-favourable microenvironment. Further, the book provides novel insights on the metabolic changes in immune cells that promote tumor cell growth and survival. In turn, it also reviews the involvement of immuno-onco metabolic cross-talk in the development of resistance to chemo-radiation therapy (CRT) in tumor cells. Lastly, it also explores the potential of immuno-oncology metabolism as a therapeutic approach against tumor cells.
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    Pages: X, 218 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811662263
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Biology. ; Cancer Treatment. ; Biotechnology. ; Molecular biology. ; Physiology. ; Cancer Biology. ; Biological Sciences. ; Cancer Therapy. ; Biotechnology. ; Molecular Biology. ; Physiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to Dietary Research and Cancer -- Chapter 2. Healthy Dietary Patterns and Cancer -- Chapter 3. Frequently Asked Diet and Nutrition Related Questions by Cancer Survivors -- Chapter 4. Dietary Recommendations of Worldwide Cancer Related Organizations -- Chapter 5. Outcome of ‘Diet and Cancer’ Related Clinical Trials -- 6. Diet and Cancer Epigenetics: A Step Towards Developing Cancer Epigenetic Diet -- 7. Role of Dietary Ingredients on Expression of Oncogenic and Tumor Suppressor miRNA -- 8. Can Diet Influence Metastasis? -- 9. Impact of Dietary Interventions on Cancer Stem Cells -- 10. Interaction of Dietary Metabolites with Anti-cancer Drug Targets -- 11. Revisiting the Anticancer Drug-Food Interactions -- 12. Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals, and Dietary Supplements in Cancer Prevention -- 13. Do Antioxidants Really Help Cancer Patients? The Puzzle of Benefits and Perils -- 14. Market of Dietary Supplements: Analysis of Health Benefits and Risk in Cancer -- 15. Cancer and Fasting: Can Fasting/Calorie Restriction (CR) or Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) Helps Fight Cancer? Molecular Basis of Fasting Response -- 16. Do Fasting, CR, and FMD Improves the Chemotherapy Response, Reduce Off Target Toxicities and Enhance Antitumor Immunity? Illusion or Clinical Reality? -- 17. Future Prospectus of Dietary Interventions in the Integrated Management of Cancer.
    Abstract: This book reviews all important aspects of dietary research associated with cancer with the aim of shedding new light on these conditions through combined understanding of traditional and new paradigms. The book is divided into 17 chapters, the first portion reinterprets healthy diets for cancer based on up-to-date evidence from a network science perspective, examining the dietary patterns, outcome of diet related clinical trials, emerging framework of molecular mechanisms and interactions of dietary interventions and their applications in personalized diet, ground realities of benefits and regulatory frame work for functional foods, nutraceuticals and supplements in cancer prevention and upcoming future prospectus in diet-cancer research.. The later part of the book discusses recent advances in understanding of the elaborative discourse on cancer and fasting, covering, for example, calorie restriction and fasting mimicking diet. Finally, different Dietary research and approaches are considered in the context of novel intervention for cancer research. Dietary Research in Cancer will be of interest for all researchers, nutritionists, students and clinicians in the field.
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    Pages: XX, 197 p. 57 illus., 16 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811660504
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Invertebrates. ; Biotic communities. ; Biodiversity. ; Applied ecology. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Invertebrate Zoology. ; Ecosystems. ; Biodiversity. ; Applied Ecology. ; Water.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Chapter 1: Evolution of Bilateria from a Meiofauna Perspective – Miniaturization in the Focus -- Chapter 2: Meiofauna Shaping Biogeochemical Processes -- Chapter 3: Meiofauna and Biofilms – the Slimy Universe -- Chapter 4: Meiofauna Meets Microbes: Chemosynthetic Symbioses -- Chapter 5: Marine Meiofauna Diversity and Biogeography – Paradigms and challenges -- Chapter 6: Freshwater Meiofauna – a Biota with Different Rules? -- Chapter 7: Hidden Players – Meiofauna Mediates Ecosystem Effects of Anthropogenic Disturbances in the Ocean -- Chapter 8: Deep-Sea Meiofauna – a World of its Own or Deeply Connected? -- Chapter 9: Polar Meiofauna – Antipoles or Parallels? -- Chapter 10: Cave Meiofauna - Models for Ecology and Evolution -- Chapter 11: Meiofauna – Adapted to Life at the Limits -- Concluding Remarks -- Index.
    Abstract: Since research on meiobenthos was last compiled in a textbook (2008/2009), the number of theoretical and applied studies has been growing rapidly. Supported by new methods and digital evaluation, meiobenthology has developed into a wide field, with more and more researchers studying cross-disciplinary aspects. New perspectives were summarized in a booklet (2019) to draw attention to promising research directions. The present book, written by leading experts, is a compilation of new thinking, data, methods and approaches in many relevant fields of recent meiobenthos research. The topics addressed range from bacteria and biofilms to globally changing processes, from polar regions to the deep-sea and from freshwater ecosystems to the ocean. So, this book is not simply another meiobenthos textbook - it is an attempt to identify new horizons in meiobenthos research, driven by the vision of advancing knowledge and understanding of benthic ecosystems.
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    Pages: XII, 407 p. 49 illus., 39 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031216220
    DDC: 577.6
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Biodiversity. ; Zoology. ; Behavior genetics. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Conservation Biology. ; Ecology. ; Biodiversity. ; Zoology. ; Behavioral Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Evolution – Analisa Berta -- Sensory and cognition – Tentative Colleen Reichmuth and others -- Communication – Isabelle Charrier -- Physiology – Dan Crocker -- Movement – Luis Huckstadt and Ryan Reisinger -- Navigation – Patrick Robinson -- Foraging ecology and behavior – Don Bowen -- Reproductive behavior and lactation strategies – Dan Costa and Jen Maresh -- Breeding behavior – Paddy Pomeroy and Kelly Robinson -- Conservation – Samantha Simmons and others.
    Abstract: Phocid (or earless or true) seals are ecologically diverse, occupying habitats from the tropics to the poles in marine and freshwater and feeding on anything from tiny zooplankton to other marine mammals. There are 18 species of phocid seals, the smallest species (ringed seal) is more than 20 times smaller than the largest (southern elephant seal), with marked sexual dimorphism present in some species. This book examines the behavior, ecology, and physiology that allow phocid seals to inhabit such a wide range of habitats. The book is composed of 16 chapters written by 37 authors from 8 countries. The book first describes the general patterns of phocid behavior, followed by descriptions of what is known about well-studied species. We have taken a holistic approach, focusing not only on the behaviors themselves but also on the factors that constrain the expression of behavior and the proximate mechanisms driving behavior. In many cases, the chapters represent collaborations between well-established researchers and early-mid career individuals who bring new perspectives to help carry the field of phocid behavioral ecology well into the future.
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    Pages: XVIII, 645 p. 180 illus., 161 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030889234
    Series Statement: Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Marine Mammals,
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Microbiology. ; Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Microbiology. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Marine Biotechnology: A Frontier for the Discovery of Nutraceuticals, Energy, and Its Role in Meeting 21st Century Food Demands -- 2. Biotechnological Utilization of the Marine Environment for Food, Drugs and Energy -- 3. Grouper Hybridization: An Effective Biotechnological Tool for Food Security -- 4. The Application of Molecular Markers to Fish Breeding and Aquaculture -- 5. Aquaculture and Applications of Green Seaweeds of the Genus Caulerpa J.V. Lamouroux, 1809 -- 6. Potential and Challenges of Sea Cucumber Holothuria Scabra Mariculture in Sabah, Malaysia -- 7. Sea Cucumber (Echinodermata: Holothuroidea) Species Diversity on the West Coast of Sabah, Malaysia -- 8. Sea Cucumbers: Source of Nutritional, Medicinal, and Cosmeceutical Products -- 9. Marine Biotechnology and its Applications in Drug Discovery -- 10. Bacteriophage as Therapeutic Strategy Against Pathogenic Vibrio -- 11. Bacterial Diversity in the Marine Environment and the Cutting-edge Tools for Isolation, Identification, and Characterization of the Marine Microbiome -- 12. Biotechnological Applications of Jellyfish-Derived Products -- 13. Application of Biotechnology in White Syndrome Coral Disease Identification -- 14. The Synergy of Remote Sensing in Marine Invasion Science -- 15. The Utilization of Agro-based Wastes by Marine Phototrophic Microbes -- 16. Artificial Intelligence Methods in Marine Biotechnology.
    Abstract: This contributed volume covers the applications of marine biotechnology for food, drugs and energy production using marine resources. It introduces many aspects of marine biotechnology, including bioenergy, pharmaceutical development, food security from mariculture, pollution handling, legal issues and conflicts. Information in the book is accompanied by clear images, flow charts, quantitative and qualitative data. Marine biotechnology is essential for realizing the previously untapped potential of marine bio-resources. These resources are used to develop innovative goods and procedures that aid in the global management of food, energy, and disease management. The development of innovative tools and solutions for more sustainable marine environmental management is another important section of this title. This reference book is of interest to teachers, researchers, and climate change scientists. It serves as an additional reading material for college, undergraduate, and graduate students of marine science and aquaculture. This is also a good research guide for food and fishing industry scientists.
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    Pages: XIII, 354 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819906246
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Cancer Treatment. ; Neurosciences. ; Immunotherapy. ; Cancer Biology. ; Cancer Therapy. ; Neuroscience. ; Cancer Microenvironment. ; Immunotherapy.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Neuronal influence on cancer initiation and growth -- Chapter 2.1 Paracrine signaling in CNS primary tumors and brain metastases -- Chapter 2.2 Paracrine signaling in PNS primary tumors -- Chapter 3. Neuronal influence on cancer invasion and metastasis including perineurial invasion -- Chapter 4. Neurotrophic activity of tumors -- Chapter 5. Cancer interactions with Schwann cells -- Chapter 6. Cancer-glial interactions -- Chapter 7. Neuron-cancer synaptic and other electrical signaling -- Chapter 8. Neuro-immune interactions system and immuno-oncology -- Chapter 9. Nervous system interactions with non-immune elements in the cancer microenvironment -- Chapter 10. Cancer-induced remodeling of the nervous system -- Chapter 11. Cancer and pain -- Chapter 12. Systemic interactions of cancer and the impact on the nervous system -- Chapter 13. Tools and model systems to study nerve-cancer interactions -- Chapter 14. Conclusions and Future Directions.
    Abstract: This volume is the first on the market to address and discuss the emerging field of cancer neuroscience. Edited by pioneers in the field with contributions from top researchers, the volume serves as a comprehensive overview of the role of nerves in tumorigenesis and cancer progression. Chapters will address how the innervation of tumors can serve as both prognostic and predictive biomarkers as well as actionable therapeutic targets. Authors will describe current research efforts, and future directions for study and translation to the clinic. It is becoming increasingly apparent that certain treatments will need to consider interactions between the nervous system and cancer, and the novel concepts presented in the book address related accumulating evidence regarding therapeutic strategies. This unique volume will be useful for cancer researchers, neuroscientists, cancer biologists, oncologists, and others looking to gain a greater understanding of this emerging field.
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    Pages: XII, 202 p. 21 illus., 20 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031324291
    DDC: 571.978
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Biotic communities. ; Landscape ecology. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Biodiversity. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Ecosystems. ; Landscape Ecology. ; Water. ; Biodiversity. ; Conservation Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Part I. Historical Perspectives -- Vertebrates of Upper Mesopotamia: Present Evidence and Archaeological Data -- Fishing Gears and Methods: A Comparison of Ancient Mesopotamia and Other Ancient Worlds -- Ichthyological Characteristics Available in the Fish Images Existed in the Art of the Ancient Mesopotamia -- The Effectiveness of Ancient Mesopotamian Medical Practices: The Example of šūšu-Licorice -- Part II. The Abiotic Aspects of the Tigris–Euphrates River System -- Management of Water Resources Using Storage Reservoirs -- Estimation of Irrigated Agricultural Area and Water Consumption in Iraq -- The Nature of Tigris–Euphrates Rivers Flow: Current Status and Future Prospective -- Streamflow Alteration Impacts with Particular Reference to the Lower Zab River, Tributary of the Tigris River -- Ecohydrology in Iraq: Challenges and its Future Pathways -- Oil Pollution in the Shatt Al-Arab River and its Estuary 1980–2018 -- Pesticides in the Waters, Sediments, and Biota of the Shatt Al-Arab River for the Period 1980–2017 -- Surface Water Salinity of the Euphrates, Tigris, and Shatt al-Arab Rivers -- Renewable Energy for Water–Energy Nexus in Euphrates and Tigris River Basin: A Literature Review -- Impacts of Dams on Aquatic Biodiversity, Fisheries, Fishes and Their Environment: Problems that Could Be Present in Iraq with Recommendations -- Water, Politics and Dams in the Mesopotamia Basin of the Northern Middle East: How Turkey Instrumentalises the South-Eastern Anatolia Project for Political, Military and Strategic Interests -- Dams and their Impacts on Fishes in Iran -- Part III. The Biotic Aspects of the Tigris–Euphrates River System -- Preliminary Review of the Aquatic Biodiversity in Al-Kahla River, Missan Province, Iraq -- Freshwater Fish Biodiversity in Iraq: Importance, Threats, Status, and Conservation Challenges -- Effect of Climate Changes on the Freshwater Biodiversity in the Mesopotamian Plain: Recommendations for Avoidance and Plans for the Future -- River Corridors as a Refuge for Freshwater Biodiversity: Basic Information and Recommendations to the Policymakers for Possible Implications in Iraq -- Biodiversity of Fungi in Aquatic Environment of Iraq -- Potability of Drinking Water in Basra-Iraq -- Algal Studies in Iraqi Inland Waters. A Review -- The Distribution of Epilitic Diatoms in the Turkish Part of the Tigris-Euphrates River Basin -- Plant Biodiversity in Shatt Al-Arab Estuary and Ecological Variations -- Medicinal Plants of Shatt al-Arab River and Adjacent Area -- The Role of Plants as a Canopy in the Inland Waters: Basic Information for Application in Iraq -- The Zooplankton Fauna of the Turkish Part of the Euphrates-Tigris River Basin -- Kinds and Distribution of Icthyoplankton in Shatt Al-Arab River -- Rotifer Diversity in Iranian Waters: A Review -- Biodiversity of the Freshwater Amphipods in Iran -- The Freshwater Molluscs of the Mesopotamian Plain -- Freshwater Annelida of Iraq -- A Critical Checklist of the Inland Fishes Native to the Euphrates and Tigris Drainages -- Fish Fauna of Shatt al-Arab River, Basrah, Iraq: A More than Quarter a Century of Changes -- The Common Carp, Cyprinus carpio: Effect on the Environment and the Indigenous Fish Species in Iraq -- The Good and the Bad in Releasing the Grass Carp Ctenopharyngodon idella in the Freshwater System: Recommendations for the Policymakers in Iraq -- The Avifauna of Tigris and Euphrates River Basin -- The Feasible Approaches to Assist Migratory Birds Visiting the Southern Reaches of Mesopotamia -- A Proposal for Establishing Bird Observatory Centre in the South of Iraq -- The Potential Role of Waterbirds as a Vector in Dispersing Invertebrates and Plants in the South of Iraq -- The Wild Mammals of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers Basin -- The Amphibians and Reptiles of Euphrates and Tigris Basin -- A Preliminary Pictorial Guide to the Herpetofauna of Tigris and Euphrates River Basin -- Policy Guidance for Sustainable Aquaculture in the Inland Waters of Iraq -- How Possible to Use the Desert Area in Iraq for Aquaculture Industry: Basic Facts and Recommondations -- Aquaculture Industry in Iraq: Past, Present, and Future Perspectives -- Towards an Improved Tilapia Farming in Iraq: Recommendations for Future Application -- Information and Recommendations of Aquaculture Stress and its Source in Hatcheries: The Iraqi Aquaculture Industry Investors -- Exotic and Invasive Freshwater Fishes in the Tigris-Euphrates River System -- Part IV. Water Resources -- The Ecology and Modelling of the Freshwater Ecosystems in Iran -- Enhancing Rural Women’s Participation in Fisheries in Iraq -- The Impact of Destructive Fishing Gear on the Fish Biodiversity in the Inland Waters of Iraq -- Evaluating Variations in Fisheries by Means of Fishers’ Information: Suggested Methodology to Improve Small-Scale Fisheries in Rivers in Iraq -- A Possibility to Apply a Traditional Fisheries Enforcement Programme in the Inland Waters of Iraq -- Market-Resource Relations and Fish Seller Livelihood as Seen in Inland Waters of Iraq -- The Potential Impact of Deformities in Fishes upon Aquatic Production: Case of Iraq -- The Impact of some Social Taboos on Fisheries in Iraq -- Inland Water Fishes and Fisheries in Iran -- The Possibility of Introducing an Inland Fisheries Education in Iraq -- The Marine and Diadromous Fisheries of Iraq -- Part V. Stress of the Environment of the Two Rivers -- Fish Deformities in the Freshwater Fishes of Iraq: A Short Review and a Study Case on the Indian Catfish Heteropneustes fossilis -- The Phenomenon of Fluctuating Asymmetry: As Fish Welfare Indicator Represented by Case Study from the Freshwater Fishes of Iraq -- The Studies on Sediments Pollution by Different Types of Metals in Turkey -- Macroplastic and Microplastic in the Freshwater Environment of Southern Iraq: Evidences Obtained from Freshwater Fish Species -- Heavy Metals in Freshwater Invertebrates of Iran: A Review on the Bioaccumulation and Effects -- Fish Parasites of Tigris and Euphrates River Systems -- The Parasites of Fishes of the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers: Iraq and Turkey -- Ornamental Fishes: A Looming Danger for Inland Fish Diversity of Iraq -- Part VI. The Health of the Human Community Inhabiting Freshwater Zones -- Aquatic Snails as a Vector of Diseases to the Human in Iran -- Death by Drowning in Rivers in Iraq -- The Dangerous Catfish Species in the Freshwater System of Iraq: First Time Reports on Cases of Envenomation -- Fish Species of the Order Cypriniformes as a Source of Ichthyootoxin and Ichthyogallotoxin in Iraq: Cases Reports -- First Reports on Cases of Hallucinatory Fish Poisoning (Ichthyoallyeinotoxism) and Scombrotoxic Fish Poisoning in Iraq -- Part. VII. Conservation -- Freshwater Management and Conservation in Iran: Past, Present, and Future -- The Need of Biodiversity Conservation Strategies in Iraq: The State of Protected Areas -- Benthic Macroinvertebrates of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in Turkey -- Freshwater Ecosystem Conservation in Iraq: Recommendations for Management -- Utilising Phenotypic Difference to Regulate Protection Value: A Scheme for Application of a Novel Approach to the Inland Water of Iraq -- Hatchery-Reared Fish Stocks Released into the Wild: A Conservation Problem as Seen in a Case Study from Iraq -- Part VIII. Social Perspectives -- Is the Glass Half Empty or Half Full? An Appraisal of the Four Decades of Turkey’s Southeastern Anatolia Project (GAP) -- Part IX. Food Security -- How Possible to Build Rice–Fish Farming in Iraq in order to Support Food Security Plan: Positive and the Negative Aspects -- The Importance of Non-commercial and Small-Sized Fish Species: A Proposal for an Additional Revenue to Iraq -- Sociocultural Aspects Influence Food Consumption Habits in Iraq: Management of Food Security -- A Preliminary Investigation of Determinants of Food Security in Rural Areas of Basrah Province, Iraq.
    Abstract: The system of the Tigris-Euphrates Rivers is one of the great river systems of southwestern Asia. It comprises the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, which follow roughly parallel courses through the heart of the Middle East. The lower portion of the region that they run through is known as Mesopotamia, was one of the cradles of civilisation. There are several environmental factors that govern the nature of the two rivers and shape the landscape the two rivers running through. Geological events create rivers, climate monitor the water supply, the surrounding land influences the vegetation and the physical and chemical features of water. The Tigris-Euphrates system runs through the territory of four countries, Iraq, Iran, Turkey and Syria. Therefore, any scientific approach to the environment of these two rivers should include the natural history events in these countries. The book "Tigris and Euphrates Rivers: Their Environment from Headwaters to Mouth" will be divided into nine parts. These parts deal with the issues of the environment, the status of the flora and fauna, the abiotic aspects, ecology, hydrological regime of the two rivers, the biotic aspects, water resources, stress of the environment, conservation issues. Since the book of Julian Rzoska "Euphrates and Tigris Mesopotamian Ecology and Destiny" in 1980, no book or major reference has been published that includes between its cover the facts and information that the present book will present. Therefore, the importance of the present book falls in stating the present status of the environment of the two rivers and the comparison of their environment between now and that of 37 years ago as given by J. Rzoska (1980). The recent studies showed that there are a large number of natural and political events that happened within the last three decades in the area of the Tigris-Euphrates river system that for sure have done a great change to the environment of the two rivers and consequently changing the biological and non-biological resources of the two rivers. This book will be a reference book to both academic researchers and students across the Middle East in different disciplines of knowledge to use in their researches on Tigris-Euphrates river system. The scholars interested in this area will use this book as a guide to compare this freshwater system with other areas in Asia and the world. .
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    Pages: XXIII, 1640 p. 387 illus., 317 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030575700
    Series Statement: Aquatic Ecology Series, 11
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Metastasis. ; Lymphatics. ; Cancer Biology. ; Metastasis. ; Lymphatic System.
    Description / Table of Contents: Section 1: Genetic and Molecular Pathways of Cancer Growth and Metastasis -- Chapter 1. Hallmarks of Cancer: Molecular Underpinnings -- Chapter 2. Unifying concept of genomic changes: The mutational landscape of cancers -- Chapter 3. Tumor Microenvironment: Coconspirator in Tumorigenesis -- Chapter 4. Hallmarks of Metastasis: Molecular Underpinnings -- Chapter 5. Hereditary Cancer Syndromes and Cancer Metastasis -- Section 2: Pathology of Cancer Growth and Metastasis -- Chapter 6. Pathologic Assessment of Lymph Node Metastasis -- Chapter 7. Pathologic Assessment of Systemic or Distant Metastasis -- Chapter 8. The Role of Angiotropic Extravascular Migratory Metastasis in Metastases -- Section 3: Dormant Cancer Cells and their Reactivation in the Host Cancer Microenvironment -- Chapter 9. Tumor Dormancy and Relapse Regulated by the Extracellular Matrix -- Chapter 10. Therapy-Induced Dormancy and Residual Disease -- Section 4: The Microenvironment of Site-Specific Metastasis - Isaac P. Witz -- Chapter 11. The Microenvironment of Site-Specific Metastasis -- Section 5: Circulating Cancer Cells and Liquid Biopsy -- Chapter 12. Circulating tumor cells and ctDNA in sarcomas -- Chapter 13. Liquid biopsy using cell-free tumor DNA for gastrointestinal cancers -- Chapter 14. Circulating tumor cells and ctDNA in prostate cancer.-Chapter 15. Circulating Tumor Cells in Lung Cancer -- Chapter 16. CTCs/ ctDNA and Brain Metastasis.-Chapter 17. Epigenetics and liquid biopsy in oncology: role in metastasis and clinical utility -- Chapter 18. Metabolic reprogramming of circulating tumor cells for metastasis -- Section 6: Lymphatic System and Cancer Metastasis -- Chapter 19. Lymphatic System Biology, Pathobiology, and Relation to Cancer Metastasis -- Chapter 20. Lymphatic Specification and Development, EMT-MET, and Cancer Spread -- Chapter 21. Lymphangiogenesis, Lymph Nodes, Cancer Lymphangiogenesis and Metastasis -- Chapter 22. Immune cell trafficking in the lymphatics, hyaluronan biology and tumour metastasis -- Chapter 23. Lymphvascular Genomics and Proteomics, Clinical Syndromes, and Cancer Metastasis -- Chapter 24. Imaging of the Lymphatic System with Relevance to Cancer and Cancer Metastasis -- Chapter 25. Lymphedema: general pathophysiology, prevention and management in invasive cancer -- Section 7: Radiological Imaging of Early Cancer and Cancer Metastases -- Chapter 26. Primary Tumor Staging and Detection of Common Sites of Distant Metastatic Disease -- Chapter 27. Imaging Modalities in the Detection and Diagnosis of Metastatic Disease -- Chapter 28. Imaging of Bone Metastases -- Chapter 29. Imaging of Lung and Soft Tissue Metastases -- Chapter 30. Image-Guided Biopsy and Intervention for Metastatic Disease -- Section 8: Sentinel Lymph Node Surgery for Solid Cancer. Chapter 31. Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Primary Cutaneous Malignancy -- Chapter 32. Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Breast Cancer -- Chapter 33. Sentinel node navigation surgery for upper gastrointestinal cancer -- Chapter 34. Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping in Non-Small Cell Lung, Colon, and Thyroid Carcinomas -- Section 9: Surgical Treatment of Primary and Metastatic Cancer -- Chapter 35. The efficacy and evolution of surgical management based on cancer biology -- Chapter 36. The role of surgery in managing primary and metastatic melanoma -- Chapter 37. The Role of Surgery in Managing Primary and Metastatic Breast Cancer -- Chapter 38. The role of surgery in managing primary and metastatic colorectal cancer -- Chapter 39. The Role of Surgery in Management of Gastric Cancer -- Chapter 40. The role of surgery in managing primary and metastatic hepatopancreaticobiliary cancers -- Section 10: Cancer Metastasis to the Lung -- Chapter 41. Metastatic disease of the lung -- Section 11: Cancer Metastasis to the Liver -- Chapter 42. Tumor Resection and Ablation as a Means of Controlling Hepatic Metastases -- Chapter 43. Regional Arterial Infusional Therapy as a Means of Controlling Hepatic Metastases -- Section 12: Cancer Metastasis to the Bone -- Chapter 44. Molecular Mechanisms of Metastasis to the Bone.-Chapter 45. Surgical Management of Metastatic Disease to the Upper Extremity -- Chapter 46. Surgical Management of Metastatic Disease to the Lower Extremity -- Chapter 47. Surgical management of metastatic disease to the pelvis -- Chapter 48. Surgical Management of Metastatic Disease to the Spine -- Chapter 49. Interventional radiology techniques for management of skeletal metastases -- Section 13: Cancer Metastasis to the Brain and the Nervous System -- Chapter 50. Brain Metastases: Overview and Molecular Mechanisms -- Chapter 51. Indications and Techniques for Surgical Intervention in Patients with Metastatic Brain Tumors -- Chapter 52. Brain Metastases: Current and Future pharmacological treatment -- Chapter 53. Radiotherapy for CNS Metastases -- Chapter 54. Leptomeningeal Carcinomatoses -- Section 14: Urologic Cancer and 1st Patterns of Metastasis -- Chapter 55. Urologic Cancer and 1st Patterns of Metastasis -- Section 15: Biology and Clinical Aspects of Sarcoma Progression -- Chapter 56. Soft Tissue Sarcoma -- Chapter 57. Bone Sarcoma -- Chapter 58. Liposarcoma Metastasis -- Chapter 59. Desmoid Tumors.-Chapter 60. Atypical patterns of metastases: How do Sarcoma’s metastasize? -- Chapter 61. Tumor Immune Microenvironment of Soft Tissue Sarcoma -- Section 16: The Role of Radiation in the Treatment of Primary and Metastatic Cancer -- Chapter 62. Basic Principles of Radiobiology and Cancer Metastasis Prevention -- Chapter 63. Technical Innovations in the Delivery of Radiation Therapy -- Chapter 64. Radiation Therapy in the Definitive Treatment of Cancer -- Chapter 65. Radiation Therapy for Extracranial Oligometastatic Disease -- Chapter 66. Spine Radiotherapy -- Section 17: Immunotherapy of Solid Malignancies -- Chapter 67. Immunotherapy in Melanoma and Merkel Cell Cancer -- Chapter 68. Landscape of Immunotherapy in Lung Cancer -- Chapter 69. Immuno-oncologic Treatment of Genitourinary Malignancies -- Section 18: Current Topics -- Chapter 70. Personalized Systemic Cancer Therapy -- Chapter 71. Cancer Stem Cells and Their Role in Metastasis -- Chapter 72. HPV Induced Cancers -- Chapter 73. Microbiome and Cancer Metastasis -- Chapter 74. Application of Artificial Intelligence in Research on Cancer and Its Metastasis.
    Abstract: This textbook describes in detail the process of cancer metastasis from a single cell in the primary site through its arduous journey to the sentinel lymph node as the main gateway and beyond to distant sites. The most up-to-date knowledge on key topics in the molecular biology, diagnosis, and treatment of metastatic cancer is highlighted by a large panel of experts. The book begins with a comprehensive overview of the genetic and molecular mechanisms that promote or inhibit cancer metastasis through lymphatic pathways to lymph nodes or through vascular pathways to distant sites, providing the reader with an essential basic knowledge. This is followed by further details on the role of the immune system within the primary tumor and the lymph node and the importance of the microenvironment at the metastatic site. The role of the sentinel lymph node in cancer metastasis is emphasized. Special attention is also given to state-of-the-art imaging techniques for the detection of early-stage cancer and cancer metastases, as well as the use of liquid biopsies in sarcoma, prostate, gastrointestinal, and lung cancer. Clinical patterns of malignant tumors arising in different organ systems are compared, described, and discussed with the goal of determining what similarities and/or differences exist. The book concludes with a detailed discussion of surgical intervention, radiation, and systemic therapy of primary and metastatic cancer, and briefly previews several emerging topics, such as the latest findings on personalized cancer therapy, cancer stem cells, unique molecular mechanisms of virus-induced cancer, the impact of the microbiome on cancer metastasis and the application of artificial intelligence in cancer metastasis research. By providing fundamental knowledge of the biological and clinical aspects of cancer metastasis, this book will be an important reference for cancer researchers, clinical oncologists, teachers, and students. Written by experts in the field, each chapter includes a summary of the chapter's key points and open-ended questions that address pressing issues in the field and encourage the reader to consider future directions. .
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    Pages: XXIV, 806 p. 145 illus., 106 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030930844
    DDC: 571.978
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Animal culture. ; Biotechnology. ; Animal biotechnology. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Animal Science. ; Biotechnology. ; Animal Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1_ Recent developments in Biosensor Technology for Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Chapter 2_Application of CRISPR-Cas9 Technology in Fish -- Chapter 3_ Nano-technological applications in Aquatic Health Management -- Chapter 4_Phenotypic plasticity and transgenerational immune priming: opportunities and potential in fisheries -- Chapter 5_Heat shock proteins in stress response: a promising tool for fish health management -- Chapter 6_Immunostimulants: Boon for disease management in Aquaculture -- Chapter 7_Molecular markers and their application in fisheries and aquaculture -- Chapter 8_Applications of Electronics in Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Chapter 9_Metatranscriptomics: A tool to study the host-microbe interactions and functional profile of fish intestinal microbiota under changing environmental conditions -- Chapter 10_Bioremediation and its application in aquaculture -- Chapter 11_Application of Probiotics in Aquaculture -- Chapter 12_Identifying novel antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs): Important aspect of metagenomic research.
    Abstract: This edited book is focused on SDG 14: life below water. This book covers all aspects of fish biotechnology and health management. A detailed description is provided of CRISPR Cas9 technology application in the development of superior variety of fish with better growth, disease resistance, etc., accompanied by numerous helpful photographs and schematic diagrams. In addition, recent developments in nanotechnology and its application in fisheries production enhancement have been discussed. Further, topics includes, probiotics, immunostimulants, fish genetic markers, bioremediation, metagenomics, transgenerational immune priming, application of cell culture in fisheries and nano-biosensor application on fish disease diagnosis, pollution monitoring, etc. are provided in details. . The book is helpful for researchers, teachers, students, farmers, and entrepreneurs in utilizing the knowledge on recent advancements in different aspects of fish genetics and biotechnology for future research and aquaculture production enhancement.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVIII, 246 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819929818
    DDC: 577.6
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Ecology . ; Biodiversity. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Ecology. ; Biodiversity.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1_ An Introduction to the Functions and Ecosystems Services associated with aquatic macrophytes -- Chapter 2_ Factors structuring Aquatic Macrophytes -- Chapter 3_ Aquatic Macrophytes: Ecology, Function and Services in Niger Delta, Nigeria -- Chapter 4_ Environmental and Ecological Importance of Indian Aquatic Macrophytes -- Chapter 5_ Macrophytes used as complementary medicines for curing human ailments to facilitate livelihood opportunities -- Chapter 6_ Macrophytes and their role in wetland ecosystems -- Chapter 7_ Ecotoxicology of REEs in aquatic macrophytes and prospect for bioremediation of REEs -- Chapter 8_ Efficiency of Aquatic Plants for Remediation of Wastewater -- Chapter 9_ Phytoremediation of organic contaminants: An ecofriendly approach based application of aquatic macrophytes -- Chapter 10_ Remediation of heavy metals by different aquatic macrophytes -- Chapter 11_ Translocations of heavy metals in aquatic macrophytes naturally grown in the riverine ecosystem -- Chapter 12_ Enhanced Effluent Treatment and Bioelectricity Generation Using Coupled Constructed Wetland-Microbial Fuel Cell (CW-MFC) Technology: Challenges and Opportunities -- Chapter 13_ Role of microbial communities and aquatic macrophytes in constructed wetlands for tannery wastewater treatment: Challenges and opportunities -- Chapter 14_ Role of plant-bacteria association in constructed wetlands for the removal of iron (Fe) from contaminated water. .
    Abstract: This book is a comprehensive collection of information about the features, functions, and services of aquatic macrophytes. As primary producers, aquatic macrophytes form the basis of food webs, play a major role in highly productive aquatic ecosystems, and have a significant impact on ecosystem functions and services. Macrophytes are also known to strongly influence the micro-climate and biogeochemical processes occurring in the littoral zones of marine ecosystems and the sediment dynamics of freshwater systems. They also serve as highly effective carbon sinks and play an important role in carbon sequestration. This book deals with various aspects of aquatic macrophytes, including nutrient recycling, biogeochemical processes, biomass production, wetland ecosystems, water resource management, carbon sequestration, environmental clean-up, and bioenergy production. Additionally, it presents the current status of aquatic macrophytes and discusses the impact of climate change on these plants. The book also highlights the major challenges associated with harnessing the benefits provided by aquatic macrophytes as ecosystem services. The book holds value and relevance for academicians and scientists working in the related domain. Additionally, it will serve as a valuable resource for students and researchers working in the field of ecology, biogeochemistry, wetland conservation, phytoremediation, elements biomonitoring, wastewater management, bioenergy production, etc.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 311 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819938223
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Biodiversity. ; Zoology. ; Ecology . ; Oceanography. ; Conservation biology. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Biodiversity. ; Zoology. ; Biooceanography. ; Conservation Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I. Introduction -- Chapter 1. Insights from Cuban Coral Reefs -- Part II. History -- Chapter 2. Research History of Corals and Coral Reefs in Cuba -- Part III. Description -- Chapter 3. Physical-Geographic Characteristics of Cuban Reefs -- Chapter 4. Outline of the Geology, Geomorphology and Evolution of the Late Qua-ternary Shelf and Uplifted Marine Terraces of Cuba; Tectonic and Sea Level Control of Present Day Coral Reef Distribution -- Chapter 5. A Remote Sensing Appraisal of the Extent and Geomorphological Diversity of the Coral Reefs of Cuba -- Part IV. Biota -- Chapter 6. Macrophytes Associated with Cuban Coral Reefs -- Chapter 7. Sponges: Conspicuous Inhabitants of the Cuban Coral Reefs and Their Potential as Bioindicators of Contamination -- Chapter 8. Species List of Cuban Stony Corals: Class Anthozoa, Order Scleractinia; Class Hydrozoa, Suborders Capitata and Filifera -- Chapter 9. Octocoral Forests: Distribution, Abundance, and Species Richness in Cuban Coral Reefs -- Chapter 10. Current State of Knowledge of Reef Mollusks in Cuba -- Chapter 11. Herbivory on Cuban Coral Reefs -- Chapter 12. Chronology of the Lionfish Invasion in Cuba and Evaluation of Impacts on Native Reef Fishes -- Chapter 13. Sharks and Rays in Cuban Coral Reefs: Ecology, Fisheries, and Conservation -- Chapter 14. Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems of Cuba -- Part V. Ecology, Conservation and Management -- Chapter 15. Status of Cuban Coral Reefs -- Chapter 16. Population Genetics of Cuba’s Scleractinian Corals -- Chapter 17. Multiple Cumulative Effects on Coral Reefs of the Northwestern Cuban Region -- Chapter 18. Guanahacabibes National Park: Research, Monitoring and Man-Agement for the Conservation of Coral Reefs -- Chapter 19. Ciénaga de Zapata Biosphere Reserve: Integrating Science with the Management of Coral Reefs -- Chapter 20. Coral Reefs in Cuban Marine Protected Areas -- Part VI. Economic Valuation -- Chapter 21. Economic Valuation of the Coral Reefs of Jardines de la Reina and Punta Francés National Parks, Cuba -- Chapter 22. The Economic Value of Coral Reefs in the Context of Marine Protected Areas: Experiences of the South Cuban Archipelago Project -- Chapter 23. Fish Can Be More Valuable Alive Than Dead.
    Abstract: This comprehensive volume gathers foremost experts on the coral reefs of Cuba who represent a spectrum of disciplines, including biology, conservation ecology, economics and geology. The volume is organized along general themes including the Cuban Reef biota, reefs occurring in the Mesophotic and Eutrophic zones, ecology, conservation, management and the economic importance of the coral reefs of Cuba. The combination of case studies, new and previously published research, historical overview and examples of the ways in which research has contributed to the management and conservation of Cuban coastal resources provides a unique reference for graduate students and professionals holding a wide range of interests and expertise related to coral reef systems.
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    Pages: XI, 438 p. 176 illus., 147 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031367199
    Series Statement: Coral Reefs of the World, 18
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Biodiversity. ; Ecology . ; Oceanography. ; Bioclimatology. ; Environmental management. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Biodiversity. ; Biooceanography. ; Climate Change Ecology. ; Environmental Management. ; Ocean Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. A Global View of the Cold-Water Coral Reefs of the World -- Chapter 2. Biology, Ecology and Threats to Cold-Water Corals on Brazil’s Deep-Sea Margin -- Chapter 3. Cold-Water Corals of the World: Gulf of Mexico -- Chapter 4. Cold-Water Coral Reefs of the Southeastern United States -- Chapter 5. Norwegian Coral Reefs -- Chapter 6. Waters of Ireland and the UK -- Chapter 7. Life and Death of Cold-Water Corals across the Mediterranean Sea -- Chapter 8. Cold-Water Coral Reefs in the Oxygen Minimum Zones off West Africa -- Chapter 9. New Zealand: South West Pacific Region -- Chapter 10. Deep-Sea Corals of the North and Central Pacific Seamounts.
    Abstract: Cold-water corals form reef structures in continental margin and seamount settings world-wide, making them more wide-spread and abundant than shallow-water reefs. Their role in these ecosystems is no less important than the influence that shallow-water coral reefs have on tropical systems. They create habitat structure, host endemic species, enhance elemental cycling, alter current flow, sequester carbon, and provide many other ecosystem services that we are just beginning to understand. The rapidly evolving state of knowledge of cold-water and deep-sea coral reefs has not been compiled in over 10 years. This volume synthesizes recent and historical information, reveals new findings from reefs that have been discovered only recently, and presents key avenues for future research. We are on the cusp of understanding the critical role that cold-water coral reefs play in the world’s oceans, and this book lays the foundation on which this knowledge will be built in the future.
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    Pages: XVI, 293 p. 107 illus., 99 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031408977
    Series Statement: Coral Reefs of the World, 19
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    Cham :Springer Nature Switzerland :
    Keywords: Cancer. ; Cancer Treatment. ; Tumors Immunological aspects. ; Immunotherapy. ; Cancer Genetic aspects. ; Stem cells. ; Cancer Biology. ; Cancer Therapy. ; Tumour Immunology. ; Immunotherapy. ; Cancer Genetics and Genomics. ; Cancer Stem Cells.
    Description / Table of Contents: Interdisciplinary Approach in Hepatobiliary Cancers -- Liver Cancer: Interdisciplinary Approach -- The Immune System in Liver Cancer: From Beginning to Progression -- The Tumor Microenvironment in Hepatocellular Carcinoma -- Metabolic Alterations of Hepatocellular Cancer Stem Cells -- Τhe Role of Senescence in NASH-related HCC -- Regulators of Genetic Risk for the Progression of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease to Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Reconstruction of Transcriptional Network and Signature-Based Metabolic Profiling -- Tumor Microenvironment and Immunotherapy in Advanced Biliary Tract Cancers -- Fibrosis and Immunotherapy in Hepatocellular Carcinoma -- Liver Cancer and the Curative Potential of Nanomedicine -- Locoregional Therapies for Hepatocellular Carcinoma -- Drug Resistance in Hepatocellular Carcinoma -- Liver Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy.
    Abstract: Hepatobiliary cancers, including hepatocellular carcinoma and biliary tract cancers, have high rate of mortality and low survival rate. The third volume of the “Interdisciplinary Cancer Research” series, entitled “Hepatobiliary Cancers: An Interdisciplinary Approach” publishes comprehensive volumes on mechanisms of hepatobiliary cancers and therapeutic modalities and presents the most updated and peer-reviewed chapters on hepatobiliary cancers. This interdisciplinary series is of special value to researchers working on cell biology, immunology, biochemistry, genetics, and practitioners working on oncology and gastroenterology. This is the main concept of Cancer Immunology Project (CIP), which is a part of Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN). This interdisciplinary book will be of special value for researchers, oncologists, and gastroenterologists who wish to extend their knowledge on hepatobiliary cancers.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XI, 365 p. 22 illus., 21 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031445286
    Series Statement: Interdisciplinary Cancer Research, 3
    DDC: 571.978
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Biodiversity. ; Zoology. ; Sustainability. ; Population biology. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Biodiversity. ; Zoology. ; Sustainability. ; Population Dynamics. ; Conservation Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I. Fish Resources and Fishing Areas of the Western Balkans -- Chapter 1. Fish Resources of Inland Waters and Fisheries in Slovenia, Management, Sustainability and Conservation -- Chapter 2. Inland Fisheries in Croatia: Historical Aspects, Fish Resources, Management and Conservation -- Chapter 3. Fish Resources and Fisheries in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Overview, Sustainability, and Conservation -- Chapter 4. Inland Fisheries in Serbia: Historical Aspect, Fish Resources, Management and Conservation -- Chapter 5. The Freshwater Fish Resources and Freshwater Fisheries of Montenegro, Management, Sustainability and Conservation – With a Special Perspective on Lake Skadar -- Chapter 6. Fish and Fisheries of the Republic of North Macedonia, Current Situation and Its Perspective -- Chapter 7. Fish Resources of Inland Waters and Fisheries in Albania, Management, Sustainability and Conservation -- Part II. Some Fish Species of the Western Balkans Important for Fisheries and Conservation -- Chapter 8. Freshwater Crayfish of Western Balkan: Is It Possible to Use Them Sustainably or Do They Need Prompt Conservation Actions? -- Chapter 9. Salmonid Fish Species – Opportunities for Sustainable Use under Multiple Pressures and Current Climatic Change -- Chapter 10. Past and Future of Sturgeon Species (Acipenseridae) in Western Balkans – Case for Permanent Conservation or Sustainable Management -- Part III. Effects of Stressors on Inland Water Ecosystems and Fish Resources -- Chapter 11. Eutrophication of Fishing Waters and the Influence of Cyanobacterial Occurrence and Blooming on Fish Resources – Case Studies in Serbia -- Chapter 12. Pollution of Fishing Waters of the Western Balkan – Potentially Toxic Elements and Their Impact on the Ecological Sustainability of Fish Resources -- Chapter 13. Invasive Macroinvertebrate and Fish Species and Their Impact on Fish Resources: A Case Study on Fishing Waters of Serbia -- Part IV. Fish Stock Assessment Methods -- Chapter 14. A Brief Overview of the Development of the ES-HIPPO Model for Assessing the Sustainability and Conservation Priorities of Fish, Fish Resources, and Inland Water Habitats -- Part V. Conservation and Aquaculture -- Chapter 15. Тhe Role and Importance of Aquaculture for the Ecological Sustainability of Fish Resources in the Inland Water of Serbia -- Chapter 16. Huchen Hucho hucho (Linnaeus, 1758) in Croatia: Distribution, Genetic Diversity, Threats and Conservation -- Chapter 17. Future Perspective of Sustainable Development of Freshwater Fisheries and Conservation of Threatened Fish Species, Crustaceans and Molluscs -- Part VI. Social Aspect -- Chapter 18. Political and Socio-Economic aspects of Fisheries in Inland and Coastal Waters of the Western Balkan -- Chapter 19. Fish Resources of the Western Balkans, Sustainable Use and/or Conservation?.
    Abstract: This book provides a detailed evaluation of the hydro-ecological characteristics of the Western Balkans, an area characterized by still preserved inland waters and fish resources important for the European continent, as well as the biodiversity of inland waters important for the planet Earth. Freshwater ecosystems cover only 1% of the Earth's surface; however, they are a habitat for about 40% of fish species. At the same time, inland fisheries make less than 12% of the world's global fish catch, with 43% coming from low-income and food-deficient countries (Africa, South America, Southeast Asia). In Europe, the Western Balkans have significant fishing waters and fish resources, including the Middle Danube drainage (Sava, Drina, Velika Morava river systems), large ancient lakes (Skadar/Shkodra, Ohrid, Prespa, Dojran), and the Adriatic basin characterized by endemic and commercially important species. However, in contrast to the high fishing potential in a significant part of the Western Balkans, diverse and specific political, economic, and social factors largely had a negative impact on the state of fish resources. This volume is multidisciplinary and provides a sound knowledge base for scientific and practical fisheries. In addition, it may be a valuable guide for managers and conservationists worldwide to adapt methods and procedures for the ecological sustainability of fish resources under specific local, natural, and socio-economic conditions. Finally, the content is a good reference for natural sciences and agriculture students studying fish, fish resources, and fisheries sciences. It would improve their knowledge and perspectives on the challenges of sustainable use and conservation of inland water resources.
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    Pages: XXII, 707 p. 261 illus., 233 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031369261
    Series Statement: Fish & Fisheries Series, 43
    DDC: 577.6
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Cancer Treatment. ; Oncology. ; Immunotherapy. ; Tumors Immunological aspects. ; Nanomedicine. ; Cancer Biology. ; Cancer Therapy. ; Oncology. ; Immunotherapy. ; Tumour Immunology. ; Cancer Nanotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Interdisciplinary Approach in Gastrointestinal Cancers -- Gastrointestinal Cancers: What Is the Real Board of Microenvironment and the Role of Microbiota-Immunity Axis -- Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Gastrointestinal Cancer: From a Basic to a Clinical Approach -- Metabolomics of Gastrointestinal Cancers -- Deregulation of Immune System in Gastric Cancer Development, How Immune Nutrition Might Restore the Functions of Immune Cells -- Helicobacter pylori Virulence Factors, Pathogenicity, and Gastric Cancer -- Gastric Cancer and Helicobacter pylori -- Role of Neuromodulators in Regulation of the Tumor Microenvironment of Gastric and Colorectal Cancers -- The Role of Tumor Microenvironment in Colon Cancer -- Unraveling the Esophageal Cancer Tumor Microenvironment: Insights and Novel Immunotherapeutic Strategies -- The Interplay Between Immunity and Gut Microbiota in Colon Cancer -- Immunotherapy in Gastrointestinal Cancer Focusing on CAR-T Cell Therapy -- Development of Biocompatible Nanocarriers for the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer -- Challenges of Onco-therapeutics in Early Onset Colorectal Cancer -- Unintentional Weight Loss and Malnutrition After Esophageal Cancer and Treatment -- Current Clinical Landscape of Immunotherapeutic Approaches in Pancreatic Cancer Treatment. The Tumor Microenvironment in Pancreatic Cancer and Challenges to Immunotherapy. .
    Abstract: Gastrointestinal cancers are among the most prevalent malignancies worldwide, with high rate of global cancer incidence and cancer-related death. Gastrointestinal cancers include esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, and liver cancer, which all, except the last one, are covered in this volume. The fourth volume of the “Interdisciplinary Cancer Research” series, entitled “Gastrointestinal Cancers: An Interdisciplinary Approach” publishes comprehensive volumes on mechanisms of gastrointestinal cancers and novel immunotherapy opportunities and presents the most updated and peer-reviewed chapters on gastrointestinal cancers therapy. This interdisciplinary series is of special value to researchers working on cell biology, immunology, biochemistry, genetics, and practitioners working on oncology and gastroenterology. This is the main concept of Cancer Immunology Project (CIP), which is a part of Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN). This interdisciplinary book will be of special value for researchers, oncologists, and gastroenterologists who wish to extend their knowledge on gastrointestinal cancers.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XI, 404 p. 22 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031483714
    Series Statement: Interdisciplinary Cancer Research, 4
    DDC: 571.978
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Biotic communities. ; Population biology. ; Animal culture. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Community and Population Ecology. ; Animal Science. ; Conservation Biology. ; Ecosystems.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction. The Lake Charr: Biology, Ecology, Distribution, and Management -- Distribution -- Paleoecology -- Ecological Diversity -- Genetic Diversity -- Habitat -- Movement Ecology and Behavior -- Life History and Population Dynamics -- Trophic Ecology -- Reproduction -- Contaminants and Ecotoxicology -- A General, Life History Based Model for Sustainable Exploitation of Lake Charr across their Range -- Terminology Issues in Lake Charr Early Development.
    Abstract: The lake charr Salvelinus namaycush is a ubiquitous member of cold-water lake ecosystems in previously glaciated regions of northern continental U.S., Alaska, and Canada that often support important commercial, recreational, and subsistence fisheries. The lake charr differs from other charrs by its large size, longevity, iteroparity, top-predator specialization, reduced sexual dimorphism, prevalence of lacustrine spawning, and use of deepwater habitat. The species is remarkably variable in phenotype, physiology, and life history, some of which is reflected in its ecology and genetics, with as many as four morphs or ecotypes co-occurring in a single lake. The lake charr is often the top predator in these systems, but is highly adaptable trophically, and is frequently planktivorous in small lakes. The lake charr by their name highlights their common habitat, lakes both large and small, but often frequents rivers and occasionally moves into the Arctic Ocean. Movement and behaviour of lake charr are motivated by access to cool, well-oxygenated water, foraging opportunities, predator avoidance, and reproduction. Owing to their broad distribution and trophic level, the lake charr serves as a sentinel of anthropogenic change. This volume will provide an up-to-date summary of what is currently known about lake charr from distribution to genetics to physiology to ecology. The book provides a compilation and synthesis of available information on the lake charr, beginning with an updated distribution and a revised treatment of the paleoecology of the species. Understanding of ecological and genetic diversity and movement and behaviour of the species has advanced remarkably since the last major synthesis on the species over 40 years ago. Mid-sections of the book provide detailed accounts of the biology and life history of the species, and later sections are devoted to threats to conservation and fishery management practices used to ensure sustainability. A new standard lake charr-specific terminology is also presented. The book will be a valuable reference text for biologists around the world, ecologists, and fishery managers, and of interest to the angling public.
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    Pages: XXXVII, 497 p. 107 illus., 71 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030622596
    Series Statement: Fish & Fisheries Series, 39
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Biomechanics. ; Cancer Biology. ; Biomechanics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Metabolism in the tumor microenvironment -- Neutrophil Elastase and Neutrophil Extracellular Traps in the Tumor Microenvironment -- Viral hepatitis, inflammation, and tumour microenvironment -- Effects of HIV on the tumor microenvironment -- GLI2-mediated inflammation in the tumor microenvironment -- Stellate Cells in the Tumor Microenvironment -- Endothelial Progenitors in the Tumor microenvironment -- Chimeric antigen receptors for the tumour microenvironment -- Toll-Like Receptors (TLRs) in the Tumor Microenvironment (TME): A dragon-Like Weapon in a Non-Fantasy Game of Thrones -- Multiple dynamics in tumor microenvironment under radiotherapy -- Index.
    Abstract: Revealing essential roles of the tumor microenvironment in cancer progression, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research in the field. A variety of topics are covered, including metabolism in the tumor microenvironment, stellate cells and endothelial progenitors in the tumor microenvironment, as well as the effects of HIV, viral hepatitis, and inflammation in the tumor microenvironment, and more. Taken alongside its companion volumes, Tumor Microenvironment: State of the Science updates us on what we know about various aspects of the tumor microenvironment, as well as future directions. This book is essential reading for advanced cell biology and cancer biology students as well as researchers seeking an update on research in the tumor microenvironment.
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    Pages: XIII, 208 p. 28 illus., 26 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030445188
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1263
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Stem cells. ; Regenerative medicine. ; Cancer Biology. ; Stem Cell Biology. ; Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Novel techniques to study the bone-tumor microenvironment -- An emerging model for cancer development from a tumor -- microenvironment perspective in mice and humans -- Effects of Exercise on the Tumour Microenvironment -- Effects of inhaled tobacco smoke on the pulmonary tumor microenvironment -- Multimodal molecular imaging of the tumour microenvironment -- Necrosis in the tumor microenvironment and its role in cancer recurrence -- The Multifaceted Effects of Autophagy on the Tumor Microenvironment -- The Sociobiology of Brain Tumors -- Tumor microenvironment conditioning by abortive lytic replication of oncogenic γ-herpesviruses -- The microbiome as a component of the tumor microenvironment -- Index.
    Abstract: This volume discusses recent research advances in cancer biology, focusing on the role of the tumor microenvironment. Taken alongside its companion volumes, Tumor Microenvironment: Recent Advances covers the latest research on various aspects of the tumor microenvironment, as well as future directions. Useful for introducing the newer generation of researchers to the history of how scientists studied the tumor microenvironment as well as how this knowledge is currently applied for cancer treatments, it will be essential reading for advanced cell biology and cancer biology students, as well as researchers seeking an update on research on the tumor microenvironment.
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    Pages: XI, 160 p. 31 illus., 30 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030357276
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1225
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Stem cells. ; Regenerative medicine. ; Cancer Biology. ; Stem Cell Biology. ; Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Adipocytes in the tumour microenvironment -- Fibroblasts in the tumor microenvironment -- Mesenchymal stem cells in the tumor microenvironment -- Hepatic stellate cells in liver tumor -- Pancreatic stellate cells: The key orchestrator of the pancreatic tumor microenvironment -- Endothelial cells in the tumor microenvironment -- Lymphatic endothelial cell progenitors in the tumor microenvironment -- Oligodendrocyte progenitors in the tumor microenvironment -- Index.
    Abstract: Revealing essential roles of the tumor microenvironment in cancer progression, this volume focuses on non-hematopoietic cells within the tumor microenvironment.Further, it teaches readers about the roles of distinct constituents of the tumor microenvironment and how they affect cancer development. Topics include fibroblasts, adipocytes, mesenchymal stem cells, stellate cells, and more. Taken alongside its companion volumes, Tumor Microenvironment: Non-Hematopoietic Cells updates us on what we know about the different aspects of the tumor microenvironment as well as future directions. Useful for introducing the newer generation of researchers to the history of how scientists focused in the tumor microenvironment and how this knowledge is currently applied for cancer treatments, it will be essential reading for advanced cell biology and cancer biology students as well as researchers seeking an update on research in the tumor microenvironment. All of the chapter authors are renowned international experts in the cancer biology field in specific subfields that will be the focus of their chapters.
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    Pages: X, 129 p. 31 illus., 30 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030371845
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1234
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Oncology. ; Medical genetics. ; Bioinformatics. ; Microtechnology. ; Microelectromechanical systems. ; Cancer Biology. ; Oncology. ; Medical Genetics. ; Bioinformatics. ; Microsystems and MEMS.
    Description / Table of Contents: Module 1_ Introduction -- Module 2_ Cancer Metastasis -- Module 3_ Role of Transcriptomics in cancer treatment strategies -- Module 4_Computational approaches -- Module 5_Biostatistics and clinical oncology -- Module 6_Pharmacogenomics in cancer -- Chapter 7_Case studies.
    Abstract: This book concisely describes the role of omics in precision medicine for cancer therapies. It outlines our current understanding of cancer genomics, shares insights into the process of oncogenesis, and discusses emerging technologies and clinical applications of cancer genomics in prognosis and precision-medicine treatment strategies. It then elaborates on recent advances concerning transcriptomics and translational genomics in cancer diagnosis, clinical applications, and personalized medicine in oncology. Importantly, it also explains the importance of high-performance analytics, predictive modeling, and system biology in cancer research. Lastly, the book discusses current and potential future applications of pharmacogenomics in clinical cancer therapy and cancer drug development.
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    Pages: XVIII, 499 p. 59 illus., 50 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811510670
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Human physiology. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Gynecology . ; Cancer Biology. ; Human Physiology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Gynecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- PART 1: Basic Considerations -- Anatomy and Physiology of the Breast during Pregnancy and Lactation -- Diagnosis of Breast Disorders in Pregnancy and Lactation -- Clinical Presentations of Breast Disorders in Pregnancy and Lactation -- PART 2: Benign and Premalignant Disorders of the Breast in Pregnancy and Lactation -- Benign Disorders of the Breast in Pregnancy and Lactation -- Mastitis, Breast Abscess, and Granulomatous -- Premalignant disorders of the Breast in Pregnancy and Lactation -- PART 3: Breast Cancer in Pregnancy and Lactation -- Epidemiology of Pregnancy-Associated Breast Cancer -- Histology of Pregnancy-Associated Breast Cancer -- Clinical presentation, Diagnosis, and Prognosis of Pregnancy-Associated Breast Cancer -- . Treatment of Pregnancy-Associated Breast Cancer -- Special Clinical Situations -- Prenatal Care during and after Breast Cancer Treatment -- Lactation during and after Breast Cancer -- Pregnancy in Breast Cancer Survivors. Impact of Breast Cancer Treatment on Fertility -- Fertility Counseling and Preservation for Breast Cancer Patients -- Pregnancy after Breast Reconstruction -- Pregnancy and Lactation: Risk or Protective Factors for Breast Cancer -- Psychological Aspects of Pregnancy and Lactation in Patients with Breast Cancer.
    Abstract: Symptoms of the breast in gravid women commonly represent physiological changes, however they may also be related to serious underlying breast disease; this challenging dilemma is aggravated by diagnostic and therapeutic limitations imposed by safety issues regarding the mother and fetus. A comprehensive coverage of all aspects of normal and pathologic breast changes during pregnancy and lactation, their diagnosis and management is provided in the present work. The organized structure of this book begins with gestational changes of the breast, while discussing safety, hazards, and arguments regarding diagnostic approaches. It then goes on by describing various clinical presentations and common and uncommon benign disorders during gravidity. The book then addresses pre-malignant lesions of the breast, opening the dialogue on how to manage these confusing lesions in pregnant and nursing women. It continues toward pregnancy-associated breast cancer, focusing on every facet of the problem, including epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and complications, anesthetic considerations, prenatal care, and rare malignancies; and comes to an end by arguing main psychological concerns. In the midst of this orderly sequence fertility issues, pregnancy, and breastfeeding in women who have overcome their breast cancer are also discussed. This unique reference has been written by academic experts from different centers and diverse disciplines in a practical format. It is intended to be an ideal resource for every practitioner and specialist who manages complaints of gravid and nursing women or treats breast disorders in women of child bearing age.
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    Pages: XXV, 216 p. 55 illus., 38 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030415969
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1252
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Biotic communities. ; Biodiversity. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Ecosystems. ; Biodiversity.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I. Introduction -- Using the Concepts and Tools of Social Ecological Systems and Ecosystem Services to Advance the Practice of Ecosystem-Based Management -- Part II. Foundational Concepts -- Advancing Aquatic Ecosystem-Based Management with Full Consideration of the Social-Ecological System -- Ecosystem-Based Management: Moving from Concept to Practice -- From DPSIR the DAPSI(W)R(M) Emerges… a Butterfly – ‘protecting the natural stuff and delivering the human stuff’ -- The Promise and Pitfalls of Ecosystem Services Classification and Valuation -- Approaches for Estimating the Supply of Ecosystem Services: Concepts for Ecosystem-Based Management in Coastal and Marine Environments -- The Final Ecosystem Goods & Services (FEGS) Approach: A Beneficiary-Centric Method to Support Ecosystem-Based Management -- Part III. Tools and Techniques -- Ecosystem-Based Management and Natural Capital Accounting -- Establishing a Common Framework for Strategic Communications in Ecosystem-Based Management and the Natural Science -- Prioritizing Stakeholders, Beneficiaries, and Environmental Attributes: A Tool for Ecosystem-Based Management -- Linkage Frameworks: An Exploration Tool for Complex Systems in Ecosystem-Based Management -- Projecting Changes to Coastal and Estuarine Ecosystem Goods and Services – Models and Tools -- An Integrated Multi-Model Decision Support Framework for Evaluating Ecosystem-Based Management Options for Coupled Human-Natural Systems -- Mathematical Modeling for Ecosystem-Based Management (EBM) and Ecosystem Goods and Services (EGS) Assessment -- The Ecosystem Services Gradient: A Descriptive Model for Identifying Levels of Meaningful Change -- Rapid Benefit Indicator Tools -- Part IV. Governance -- The Ecosystem Approach in International Marine Environmental Law and Governance -- Ecosystem-Based Management (EBM) and Ecosystem Services in EU Law, Policy and Governance -- Ecosystem Services in U.S. Environmental Law and Governance for the Ecosystem-Based Management Practitioner -- Unravelling the Relationship between Ecosystem-Based Management, Integrated Coastal Zone Management And Marine Spatial Planning -- Part V. Case Studies -- Models and Mapping Tools to Inform Resilience Planning After Disasters: A Case Study of Hurricane Sandy and Long Island Ecosystem Services -- Ecosystem-Based Management to Support Conservation and Restoration Efforts in the Danube Basin -- Combining Methods to Establish Potential Management Measures for Invasive Species Elodea nutallii in Lough Erne Northern Ireland -- Mitigating Negative Unintended Impacts on Biodiversity in the Natura 2000 Vouga Estuary (Ria de Aveiro, Portugal) -- Ecosystem-Based Management for More Effective and Equitable Marine Protected Areas: A Case Study on the Faial-Pico Channel Marine Protected Area, Azores -- Using Stakeholder Engagement, Translational Science and Decision Support Tools for Ecosystem-Based Management in the Florida Everglades -- Remediation to Restoration to Revitalization: Engaging Communities to Support Ecosystem-Based Management and Improve Human Wellbeing at Clean-up Sites -- Predicting Future Vegetated Landscapes Under Climate Change: Application of the Environmental Stratification Methodology to Protected Areas in the Lower Mekong Basin.
    Abstract: Aquatic ecosystems are rich in biodiversity and home to a diverse array of species and habitats, providing a wide variety of benefits to human beings. Many of these valuable ecosystems are at risk of being irreversibly damaged by human activities and pressures, including pollution, contamination, invasive species, overfishing and climate change. Such pressures threaten the sustainability of these ecosystems, their provision of ecosystem services and ultimately human well-being. Ecosystem-based management (EBM) is now widely considered the most promising paradigm for balancing sustainable development and biodiversity protection, and various international strategies and conventions have championed the EBM cause and the inclusion of ecosystem services in decision-making. This open access book introduces the essential concepts and principles required to implement ecosystem-based management, detailing tools and techniques, and describing the application of these concepts and tools to a broad range of aquatic ecosystems, from the shores of Lough Erne in Northern Ireland to the estuaries of the US Pacific Northwest and the tropical Mekong Delta.
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    Pages: VIII, 580 p. 103 illus., 92 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030458430
    DDC: 577.6
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Tumor markers. ; Non-coding RNA. ; Cancers. ; Tumour Biomarkers. ; Non-coding RNAs.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. The Role of MicroRNAs in Cancer Biology and Therapy from a Systems Biology Perspective -- Chapter 2. Circulating MicroRNAs as Cancer Biomarkers in Liquid Biopsies -- Chapter 3. Regulation of Immune Cells by MicroRNAs and MicroRNA-Based Cancer Immunotherapy -- Chapter 4. Machine-Learning-Based Methods and Best Practices of MicroRNA-Target Prediction and Validation -- Chapter 5. Turning Data to Knowledge: Online Tools, Databases and Resources in MicroRNA Research -- Chapter 6. Bioinformatics Methods for Modeling MicroRNA Regulatory Networks in Cancer -- Chapter 7. Analysis of the p53/MicroRNA Network in Cancer -- Chapter 8. Machine Learning Using Gene-Sets to Infer miRNA Function -- Chapter 9. miRNA:miRNA Interactions: A Novel Mode of miRNA Regulation and Its Effect on Disease -- Chapter 10. ClustMMRA v2: A Scalable Computational Pipeline for the Identification of MicroRNA Clusters Acting Cooperatively on Tumor Molecular Subgroups -- Chapter 11. 3D Modeling of Non-coding RNA Interactions.
    Abstract: This book provides an update on the latest development in the field of microRNAs in cancer research with an emphasis on translational research. Since the early 2000s, microRNAs have been recognized as important and ubiquitous regulators of gene expression. Soon it became evident that their deregulation can cause human diseases including cancer. This book focuses on the emerging opportunities for the application of microRNA research in clinical practice. In this context, computer models are presented that can help to identify novel biomarkers, e.g. in circulating microRNAs, and tools that can help to design microRNA-based therapeutic interventions. Other chapters evaluate the role of microRNAs in immunotherapy, immune responses and drug resistance. Covering key topics on microRNAs in cancer research this book is a valuable resource for both emerging and established microRNA researchers who want to explore the potential of microRNAs as therapeutic targets or co-adjuvants in cancer therapies.
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    Pages: VII, 317 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031083563
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1385
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Stem cells. ; Regenerative medicine. ; Cytology. ; Cancer Microenvironment. ; Cancer Biology. ; Stem Cell Biology. ; Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering. ; Cell Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Elastin in the Tumor Microenvironment -- Decorin in the tumor microenvironment -- Syndecan-1 in the tumor microenvironment -- Versican in the tumor microenvironment -- Chondroitin Sulphate Proteoglycans in the Tumour Microenvironment -- Lipoproteins and the Tumor Microenvironment -- The Role of BEHAB/Brevican in the Tumor Microenvironment: Mediating Glioma Cell Invasion and Motility -- Thrombospondin in Tumor Microenvironment -- Tenascin-C function in glioma: immunomodulation and beyond -- Index.
    Abstract: Revealing essential roles of the tumor microenvironment in cancer progression, this volume focuses on the extracellular matrix components of the tumor microenvironment during cancer development. Furthermore, it teaches readers about the roles of distinct constituents of the tumor microenvironment and how they affect cancer development. Topics include elastin, decorin, syndecan-1, versican, lipoproteins, brevican, thrombospondin, and much more. Taken alongside its companion volumes, Tumor Microenvironment: Extracellular Matrix Components – Part B updates us on what we know about the different aspects of the tumor microenvironment, as well as apprises us on the future advances in the field. For the newest generation of researchers, this volume serves as a useful introduction to the history of scientists’ focus on the tumor microenvironment, and explores how this knowledge is currently applied in cancer treatments. The book is an essential text for advanced cell biology and cancer biology students, as well as for scientists seeking an update on the developments in tumor microenvironment research. All of the chapters authors are renowned international experts in the field of cancer biology, and in the specific subfields that are the focus of their chapters.
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    Pages: XIII, 178 p. 36 illus., 33 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030484576
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1272
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Animal biotechnology. ; Ecology . ; Oceanography. ; Food science. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Animal Biotechnology. ; Biooceanography. ; Food Engineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Diversity, Distribution, and Biology of Sea Cucumber -- Nutritional Components of Sea Cucumber and the Biochemical Characteristics of Autolytic Enzymes -- The Functional Components of Sea Cucumber and their Nutritional and Biological Activities -- Traditional Processing Technologies and Products of Sea Cucumber: Historical Review -- The Pretreatment Technology of Raw Sea Cucumber and New Processing Technology of Salted Sea Cucumber -- The New Processing Technology of Dried Sea Cucumber Products -- Ready-to-Eat Sea Cucumber Products and Collagen Stabilization Technology -- The Extraction, Separation Technology and New Product Development of Sulfated Polysaccharides from Sea Cucumber -- The Extraction, Separation Technology and New Product Development of Functional Lipids from Sea Cucumber -- The Extraction, Separation Technology and New Product Development of Collagen Peptides from Sea Cucumber -- The Quality Management Systems and Standards of Sea Cucumber Products -- Food Safety Issues and Regulatory Requirements of Sea Cucumber Products and Their Internationalization.
    Abstract: Sea cucumbers belong to the Phylum Echinodermata. There are more than 900 recorded species of sea cucumber of which more than 40 are edible. As a food source, sea cucumbers are rich in protein, low in fat, rich in collagen, sulfated polysaccharides, phospholipids, glycolipids, saponins and other functional components. Therefore, sea cucumbers have important nutritional and medicinal value. Growing awareness of these health benefits has promoted growth in marine aquaculture and processing technologies for the development of sea cucumber products for many applications.Novel perspectives of nutritional functions and processing technologies of sea cucumbers are defined in this book. The chemical structure and nutritional function of sea cucumbers are systematically reviewed. These include the functional/nutritional components, the endogenous enzymatic properties related to processing efficiency and product quality, and the efficient preparation technology of functional components. The traditional processing technology is presented as the background context to highlight the advances in new processing technologies including low-temperature cooking technology based on controllable negative pressure system, heat pump-hot-blast air combined drying technology, microwave sterilization of instant sea cucumber, collagen stabilization technology. The book finishes with the authentication of sea cucumber types and origin, quality standards, product quality control systems and food safety requirements.
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    Pages: VI, 364 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031165122
    Series Statement: Advances in Marine Bioprocesses and Bioproducts,
    DDC: 577.6
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Environmental management. ; Biodiversity. ; Biotic communities. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Conservation Biology. ; Environmental Management. ; Biodiversity. ; Ecosystems.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Geological history and transition of the biota of Lake Biwa -- 2. Biodiversity of Lake Biwa -- 3. Ecological changes in Lake Biwa -- 4. History of the relationship between people and Lake Biwa -- 5.The use of Lake Biwa and people’s lifestyle -- 6. Evolving issues toward improvement of Lake Biwa – Yodo river basin governance -- 7. Environmental conservation of Lake Biwa.
    Abstract: Although, the first edition had a similar focus, more than five years have passed since its publication and the biological and social circumstances of the lake have drastically changed due to, for example, the further expansion of alien species, the decrease of indigenous species, the progress of integrated watershed management by the Union of the Kansai Government which was established in 2010, the legislation of the Conservation and Restoration Act of Lake Biwa in 2015 and more. The new edition will therefore feature updated and new information on the above and more topics as well as updated and revised data based on the latest research. Inventories of respective taxa, especially those of small animals, are also revised based on the latest studies. Furthermore, this volume covers the characteristics of the biota of this ancient lake, but at the same time, it will also approach it as a ‘culture ancient lake’. Other topics also include water pollution, lakeshore development, the effects of global warming in the past and present, the influence of people, and countermeasures by local and national governments. Moreover, the volume also provides a comprehensive view on the future of Lake Biwa and that of its residents. Miraculously enough, this ancient lake has kept its water quality clear even until today despite the fact of more than 1.4 million people living on its shores. Finally, the book also gives indispensable information to those engaged in improving and conserving water regimes of lakes and other water bodies all over the world and to those interested in the culture and history of Japan. Lake Biwa is not only one of the rarest ancient lakes of the world, but the people’s involvement with the lake also goes back a long way. This is shown in the diverse culture developed in this area and in the various archaeological finds that date back as early as the Jomon Period, nearly 10.000 years ago. Today Lake Biwa fulfills an important role as a water resource by providing domestic, commercial, industrial, and agricultural water for over 14 million residents living around the Lake Biwa-Yodo River drainage basin. This updated volume focuses on the geological and biological features of the lake as well as on the long-term interactions between the people and the lake.
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    Pages: XXXIV, 932 p. 432 illus., 285 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030169695
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Immunology. ; Oncology. ; Cancer Biology. ; Immunology. ; Oncology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Overview of Basic Immunology and Clinical Application -- Advances in Diagnostic Procedures and their Applications in the era of Cancer Immunotherapy -- Immunotherapy for Melanoma -- Immunotherapy in Lung Cancer: From a minor God to the Olympus -- Immunotherapy in Gastrointestinal Malignancies -- Current Landscape of Immunotherapy in Genitourinary Malignancies -- Immuno-oncology for Gynecologic Malignancies -- Immunotherapy for Neuro-Oncology -- Immunotherapy and Radiation -- CAR T-cells -- Skin Reactions to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors -- Gastrointestinal Tract Adverse Events -- Immune-Related Adverse Events: Pneumonitis -- Hepatobiliary Adverse Events -- Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors (ICIs) Related Cardiotoxicity -- Renal Toxicity -- Immune-Related Oral, Otologic and Ocular Adverse Events -- Cancer Imaging in Immunotherapy -- The Microbiome in Immuno-Oncology -- New developments in the use of Patient-reported outcomes in Cancer Patients undergoing Immunotherapies.
    Abstract: Immunotherapy is a rapidly evolving field that mandates frequent revision of the book as new insights to fight cancer emerge. The third edition of Immunotherapy is an updated overview of immuno-oncology in different cancer types and toxicities associated with immunotherapy. It explores the breath of immunotherapeutic strategies available to treat a wide range of cancers, from melanoma and non-small cell lung cancer to gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic and nervous system malignancies. With increasing use of checkpoint inhibitors as standard of care and in clinical trials, the challenges associated with their use undoubtedly increase. As objective response is limited to a subset of patients and is often associated with distinct immune related side effects that are potentially life threatening, it is essential to identify patients who are likely to respond to immunotherapy and those who are at a risk for developing treatment-related side effects. In the absence of a validated predictive biomarker, innovative technologies and assays are being used to identify critical biomarkers that drive the immune response. Hence, a chapter to provide a basic understanding of the diagnostic procedures has been included besides the chapter on the cellular components of the human immune system. This new edition will also inform readers on use of novel microbiome and imaging approaches. Finally, the book includes a chapter on patient-reported outcomes in patients treated with immunotherapies as the authors recognize the importance of including missing patient voice in clinical trials and longitudinal assessment of symptom reports. In short, the third edition of this book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in the field of immune-oncology that will help health care professionals make informed treatment decisions. The book’s chapters are written by a diverse cast of experts conducting cutting-edge research, providing the reader with the most up-to-date science.
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    Pages: XII, 339 p. 44 illus., 35 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 3rd ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030410087
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1244
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Biotechnology. ; Stem cells. ; Cancer Biology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Biotechnology. ; Stem Cell Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Introduction – Biology of Breast Cancer Metastasis and Importance of the Analysis of CTCs -- Epithelial-Mesenchymal Plasticity in Circulating Tumor Cells, the Precursors of Metastasis -- Disseminated Tumor Cells and Dormancy in Breast Cancer Progression -- Methodology for the Isolation and Analysis of CTCs -- Advances in the Characterization of Circulating Tumor Cells in Metastatic Breast Cancer: Single Cell Analyses and Interactions, and Patient-derived Models for Drug Testing -- Circulating Tumor Cells (CTCs) Heterogeneity in Metastatic Breast Cancer: Different Approaches for Different Needs -- Relevance of CTC Clusters in Breast Cancer Metastasis -- Epigenetics of Circulating Tumor Cells in Breast Cancer -- Circulating Tumor Cells: Applications for Early Breast Cancer -- Clinical Relevance and Therapeutic Application of CTCs in Advanced Breast Cancer. .
    Abstract: This book compiles the latest research and key findings about the role of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in Breast Cancer progression, both from the research and clinical standpoint. Based on latest advancements, the content of the book is set out to provide a clear overview about the biology and use of CTCs as a tool for the monitoring and management of breast cancer patients. This work covers basic concepts about the process of metastasis, the biology of CTCs and their potential applications as a biomarker in breast cancer. It will enable readers to delve into the process of epithelial-mesenchymal plasticity (EMP), mechanisms and clinical implications of tumor cell dormancy and minimal residual disease, and into the phenotypical and molecular heterogeneity of CTCs and CTC clusters, including the epigenetic characterization of CTCs. Readers will find out about the key technologies used for the isolation of CTCs as well as the latest advances towards the characterization of CTCs, involving single cell analyses and patient-derived models. It will discuss the evidences about the use of CTCs as a tool to monitor breast cancer progression and therapy response, as well as to unravel mechanisms of resistance to therapy and to identify new therapeutic targets favoring the development of novel anticancer drugs. Lastly, it will discuss ongoing clinical trials and try to foresee the future of CTCs in terms of clinical application and implementation in the clinical routine. The topic of this book is particularly relevant for cancer researchers and oncologist with an interest in the field, looking to refresh or to broaden their knowledge and understanding about the use of CTCs as a diagnostic biomarker in breast cancer.
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    Pages: XV, 167 p. 15 illus., 14 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030358051
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1220
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Oncology. ; Medical screening. ; Cancer Treatment. ; Tumor markers. ; Cancer Biology. ; Oncology. ; Cancer Screening. ; Cancer Therapy. ; Tumour Biomarkers.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction: The Application of AI in Precision Oncology: Tailoring Diagnosis, Treatment, and the Monitoring of Disease Progression to the Patient -- Part I. Artificial Intelligence for Screening, Diagnosis, Monitoring in Precision Oncology -- Chapter 2. Application of AI in Novel Biomarkers Detection that Induce Drug Resistance, Enhance Treatment Regimens and Advancing Precision Oncology -- Chapter 3. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Implementing Mainstream Precision Medicine to Improve Traditional Symptom-driven Practice of Medicine: Allowing Early Interventions and Tailoring better-personalized Cancer Treatments -- Chapter 4. AI as a Novel Approach for Exploring ccfNAs in Personalized Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis: Providing Insight into the Decision-Making in Precision Oncology -- Chapter 5. AI-Enhanced Digital Pathology and Radiogenomics in Precision Oncology -- Part II. Artificial Intelligence and Omics in Precision Oncology -- Chapter 6. Epigenetics Analysis Using Artificial Intelligence in the Era of Precision Oncology -- Chapter 7. Association of Metabolomics with AI in Precision Oncology: Emerging Perspectives for More Effective Cancer Care -- Chapter 8. Artificial Intelligence Application to Microbiomics Data for Improved Clinical Decision Making in Precision Oncology -- Part III. Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Therapy and the Clinical Applications -- Chapter 9. AI and Nanotechnology in Realizing the Goal of Precision Medicine: Tailoring the Best Treatment for Personalized Cancer Treatment -- Chapter 10. Artificial Intelligence-Based Medical Devices Revolution in Cancer Screening: Impact into Clinical Practice -- Chapter 11. Intelligent Drug Design and Use for Cancer Treatment: The Roles of AI and Precision Oncology in Targeting Patient-Specific Splicing Profiles -- Chapter 12. Applying Artificial Intelligence Prediction Tools for Advancing Precision Oncology in Immunotherapy: Future Perspectives in Personalized Care -- Chapter 13. Employing AI-Powered Decision Support Systems in Recommending the Most Effective Therapeutic Approaches for Individual Cancer Patients: Maximizing Therapeutic Efficacy -- Chapter 14. AI-Pathway Companion in Clinical Decision Support: Enabling Personalized and Standardized Care Along Care Pathways in Oncology -- Chapter 15. AI Tools Offering Cancer Clinical Applications for Risk Predictor, Early Detection, Diagnosis, and Accurate Prognosis: Perspectives in Personalised Care -- Chapter 16. Conclusion and Insights into the Future of AI in Precision Oncology.
    Abstract: This book highlights the use of artificial intelligence (AI), big data and precision oncology for medical decision making in cancer screening, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. Precision oncology has long been thought of as ideal for the management and treatment of cancer. This strategy promises to revolutionize the treatment, control, and prevention of cancer by tailoring tests, treatments and predictions to specific individuals or population groups. In order to accomplish these goals, vast amounts of patient or population group specific data needs to be integrated and analysed to be able to identify key patterns or features which can be used to define or characterize the disease or the response to the disease in these individuals. These patterns or features can be as varied as molecular patterns or features in medical images. This level of data analysis and integration can only be achieved through the use of AI. The book is divided into three parts starting with a section on the use of artificial intelligence for screening, diagnosis and monitoring in precision oncology. The second part: Artificial intelligence and Omics in precision oncology, highlights the use of AI and epigenetics, metabolomics, microbiomics in precision oncology. The third part covers artificial intelligence in cancer therapy and its clinical applications. It also highlights the use of AI tools for risk prediction, early detection, diagnosis and accurate prognosis. This book, written by experts in the field from academia and industry, will appeal to cancer researchers, clinical oncologists, pathologists, medical students, academic teaching staff and medical residents interested in cancer research as well as those specialising as clinical oncologists.
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    Pages: XIV, 315 p. 64 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031215063
    DDC: 571.978
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Ecology . ; Evolution (Biology). ; Biodiversity. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Evolutionary Ecology. ; Ecology. ; Biodiversity.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chance, Choice and Cichlids -- Frontiers in Cichlid Research: A History of Scientific Advancement -- Ecological Opportunity, Genetic Variation, and the Origins of African Cichlid Radiations -- Evolution in the Fast Lane: Diversity, Ecology, and Speciation of Cichlids in the lower Congo River -- Neotropical Riverine Cichlids: Adaptive Radiation and Macroevolution at Continental Scales -- Sympatric and Allopatric Diversification in the Adaptive Radiation of Midas Cichlids in Nicaraguan Lakes -- The Consequences of Anthropogenic Stressors on Cichlid Fish Communities: Revisiting Lakes Victoria, Kyoga, and Nabugabo -- Rapid Evolutionary Responses in Cichlids: Genetics of Adaptation, Morphology and Taxonomic Implications -- Identifying and Conserving Tilapiine Cichlid Species in the 21st Century -- Introduced Cichlids in the Americas: Distribution Patterns, Invasion Ecology, and Impacts -- The Evolutionary Ecology of Cichlid Vision -- The Mechanosensory Lateral Line System of Cichlid Fishes: From Anatomy to Behavior -- Sonic Cichlids -- The Evolution of Enhanced Cichlid Hearing: Functional Morphology and the Role of Ecoacoustical Factors -- Parental Care in Cichlid Fishes -- Cichlids as a model system for studying social behaviour and evolution -- Integrative Neurobiology of Social Behavior in Cichlid Fish -- Respiratory Ecology of Cichlids -- Feeding Ecology of Lake Tanganyika Cichlids -- Patterns of Trophic Evolution: Integration and Modularity of the Cichlid Skull -- An Evo-devo View of Post-genomic African Cichlid Biology: Enhanced Models for Evolution and Biomedicine.
    Abstract: This volume constitutes the most recent and most comprehensive consideration of the largest family of bony fishes, the Cichlidae. This book offers an integrated perspective of cichlid fishes ranging from conservation of threatened species to management of cichlids as invasive species themselves. Long-standing models of taxonomy and systematics are subjected to the most recent applications and interpretations of molecular evidence and multivariate analyses; and cichlid adaptive radiations at different scales are elucidated. The incredible diversity of endemic cichlid species in African lakes is revisited as possible examples of sympatric speciation and as serious cases for management in complex anthropogenic environments. Extreme hydrology and bathymetry as driver of micro-allopatric speciation is explored in the African riverine hotspot of diversity of the lower Congo River. Dramatic new molecular evidence draws attention to the complex taxonomy and systematics of Neotropical cichlids including the crater lakes of Central America. Molecular genetics, genomics, imaging tools and field study techniques assess the roles of natural, sexual and kin selection in shaping cichlid traits and beyond. The complex behavioral adaptations of cichlids are considered from a number of sub-disciplines including sensory biology, neurobiology, development, and evolutionary ecology. Most importantly, this volume puts forth a wealth of new interpretations, explanatory hypotheses and proposals for practical management and applications that will shape the future for these remarkable fishes in nature as well as their use as models for the study of biology.
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    Pages: XVI, 828 p. 154 illus., 108 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789402420807
    Series Statement: Fish & Fisheries Series, 40
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Cell death. ; Cancer Biology. ; Cell Death.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Introduction -- The intersection of anoikis resistance and fatty acid metabolism in cancer -- Anoikis resistance in melanoma -- Anoikis mediated by stress-activated MAPK signaling pathways -- Metabolic Regulation of Anoikis -- Metabolic Reprogramming contributes to Anoikis resistance in Cancer Cells -- Role of the nuclear receptors in anoikis -- The roles of anoikis in cervical cancer -- Shc and the control of small GTPase dynamics in cellular anchorage -- Anoikis and the Human Gut Epithelium in Health and Disease -- Epithelial cell extrusion: the prelude to anoikis -- Microtubule modifications and mitochondria: role in anoikis.
    Abstract: This book provides a useful resource for graduate-level cancer cell biology courses. Since the first report, in 1994, of “anoikis”—the apoptosis that occurs when cells lack appropriate contact with the extracellular matrix—over 2,100 papers have been published on this subject. This book is the first comprehensive, in-depth and up-to-date compendium on anoikis. Chapters are authored by some of the leading researchers in the field. This book provides both mechanistic and translational information regarding anoikis, in a convenient format. Mechanistically, the following topics will be addressed in detail: The role of MAP kinase signaling The role of Shc proteins as cellular anchorage sensors The role of cellular metabolism, and fatty acid metabolism in particular, and how they are affected by oncogenic transformation How epithelial cell extrusion – the prelude to anoikis—is regulated in normal and cancer cells The convergence of TGF-b and androgen receptor signaling in the regulation of anoikis This book also discusses the specialized functions and dysregulation of anoikis in the following cancer settings: Colon cancer Melanoma Cervical cancer The book serves to update i nvestigators actively working on problems in the anoikis field, in either experimental or translational settings. For investigators encountering novel biological phenomena that might relate to anoikis, it serve as an entry point to the literature that does not require an extensive background in cell adhesion signaling or apoptosis mechanisms. .
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    Pages: VIII, 202 p. 6 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Nanotechnology. ; Radiology. ; Molecular genetics. ; Cancer Biology. ; Nanotechnology. ; Radiology. ; Molecular Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Role of selected transcription factors in pancreatic and colorectal cancer growth and metastasis -- Chapter 2. Adiponectin in gastrointestinal malignancies -- Chapter 3. Small molecule-targeted therapies for GI cancers: success and failures -- Chapter 4. Epigenetic biomarkers for the detection of Gastrointestinal Cancers -- Chapter 5. CD151: A Lateral organizer and modulator of Tumor microenvironment in gastrointestinal cancers -- Chapter 6. Targeting Pathways in GI Malignancies -- Chapter 7. Identification of Potential Key Genes Involved In Progression of Gastric Cancer Using Bioinformatics Analysis -- Chapter 8. Recent Development in the biomarkers for the gastric cancer -- Chapter 9. Gastric Cancer and it’s remedy -- Chapter 10. An intergenic variant rs4779584 between SCG5 and GREM1 contributes to the increased risk of colorectal cancer: A meta-analysis -- Chapter 11. Phytochemicals plus nanomaterial’s on colorectal cancer -- Chapter 12. Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Distant Relatives or the Close Ones? -- Chapter 13. Tumor Biomarkers and Diagnosis of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma -- Chapter 14. Immunotherapy in Gastrointestinal Malignancies -- Chapter 15. The Role of HIF-1α in Hepatocellular Carcinoma.
    Abstract: This book provides an up-to-date overview of gastrointestinal malignancies, including prevention, early detection, intervention, and life-extending therapeutics. It also assesses various biomarkers used for diagnostics, prognostics and prediction of response to chemoresistance. Further, it discusses the latest trends in the use of small-molecule targeted therapies and immunotherapies as single agents or combination with other treatments. Since resistance to radiation and chemotherapy contribute to the high recurrence and poor survival rates, improving the outcome for GI malignancies is dependent on the introduction of new biomarkers and therapeutic agents. Lastly, the book systematically investigates novel theranostics approaches using nanotechnology for the detection, diagnosis, and personalized treatment of GI malignancies.
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    Pages: XII, 259 p. 53 illus., 39 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811554711
    Series Statement: Diagnostics and Therapeutic Advances in GI Malignancies,
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Pollution. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Water. ; Pollution.
    Description / Table of Contents: Standing up to Climate Change ̶ Creating Prospects for a Sustainable Future in Rural Iran -- Part I. Water and Land Use Challenges in Iran -- Water Resources and Water Security in the MENA Region -- Water Management in Iran: Appearance and Reality -- Contemporary Water Resource Management and Its Role in Tackling Land Degradation and Desertification in Iran -- Part II. Water and Land Use Challenges in the Zayandeh Rud Basin -- Zayandeh Rud River Basin: A Region of Economic and Social Relevance in the Central Plateau of Iran -- Returning Periods of Drought and Climate Change in the Zayandeh Rud River Basin -- Hydrological Modelling of Spatial and Temporal Changes of Blue and Green Water Resources in the Zayandeh Rud River Basin -- Part III. Water and Land Use Challenges in the Roodasht Region -- Realizing the Dynamic of Water Scarcity, Land Use Change and Environmental Degradation in Roodasht, Iran -- Structural Evolution of the Zayandeh Rud River Basin Based on Historical Climate Changes -- Evaluation of Lead and Cadmium Contamination in the Zayandeh Rud River -- Dust Production Crisis Following the Recent Droughts in the Eastern Part of the Zayandeh Rud River Basin -- Part IV. Possible Solutions for the Region -- Participatory Development of Strategies for the Transformation of Agriculture in the Zayandeh Rud River Basin -- Environmental Capacity Building Program for the Residents of the Zayandeh Rud Basin -- Adaptive Land and Water Management: A Regional Action Plan for Roodasht to Cope with Climate Change -- A Short Ecological History of Varzaneh: Adaptive Responses to and Resilience Against the Adversity of Drought -- Determination of Net Water Requirement of Crops and Gardens in Order to Optimize the Management of Water Demand in Agricultural Sector -- Increasing Water and Energy Productivity via Replacing Abiotic Stress Tolerant Forages in East of Zayandeh Rud River Basin.
    Abstract: In Iran, climate change combined with low adaptation capacity has an unparalleled impact on eco-systems as well as human livelihoods. The Roodasht region, in the lower part of the Zayandeh Rud basin in Central Iran, is severely affected by water scarcity, desertification and land degradation. This book describes the effects this has on the environment and society, analyzes the degree of vulnerability and suggests possible ways to improve land and water management. This book provides comprehensive and interdisciplinary insights into the environmental and social situation in the region, as well as possible solutions to deal with the current challenges. Written by German and Iranian scientists, NGO staff and government officials and bridging the gap between research and practical implementation, the book not only enhances our understanding of climate change and desertification, but also raises public awareness and promotes knowledge transfer between disciplines.
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    Pages: X, 374 p. 154 illus., 141 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030506841
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Oncology. ; Cancer Biology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Oncology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I: Molecules, Genes, Cells and Mechanisms -- Chapter 1: An Introduction to Human Cancers -- Chapter 2: Cancer Genetics -- Chapter 3: DNA Damage and DNA Repair -- Chapter 4: Oncogenes -- Chapter 5: Tumor Suppressor Genes -- Chapter 6: Cancer Pathways -- Chapter 7: Cell Death and Replicative Senescence in Cancer -- Chapter 8: Cancer Epigenetics -- Chapter 9: Invasion and Metastasis -- Part II: Human Cancers -- Chapter 10: Leukemias And Lymphomas -- Chapter 11: Pediatric Cancers -- Chapter 12: Cancers of the Skin -- Chapter 13: Colorectal Cancer -- Chapter 14: Bladder Cancer -- Chapter 15: Lung Cancer -- Chapter 16: Renal Cell Carcinomas -- Chapter 17: Liver Cancer -- Chapter 18: Gastric Cancer -- Chapter 19: Breast Cancer -- Chapter 20: Prostate Cancer -- Part Iii: Prevention, Diagnostics and Therapy -- Chapter 21: Cancer Prevention -- Chapter 22: Cancer Diagnostics -- Chapter 23: Cancer Therapy.
    Abstract: This textbook describes the most relevant molecular and biological processes in cancer, how they contribute to the development and progression of individual cancer types in humans, and how insights from molecular cancer research can be applied to improve cancer prevention, diagnostics and treatment. Part I of the textbook summarizes the current fundamental knowledge on the general properties of cancers, the causes of cancer, cancer genetics, genomics and epigenetics. Individual chapters address the functions of DNA damage and repair, oncogenes and tumor suppressors in carcinogenesis and discuss crucial mechanisms in cancer pathogenesis, such as apoptosis and replicative senescence, as well as the most relevant signal transduction pathways and regulatory networks. Part I concludes with a chapter on tumor invasion and metastasis and tumor immunology. In Part II, the most relevant mechanisms acting in individual human cancers (and subtypes) are described in more detail. This central part of the book contains individual sections on the most common human cancers highlighting the diversity in their genetic, molecular and cellular pathogenic mechanisms. How insights from molecular cancer research are translated into improvements in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment is outlined in Part III. This new edition has been extensively revised and includes in particular updated information on cancer genomics, epigenetics, viral carcinogenesis, cancer diagnostics and cancer therapy and a new chapter on lung cancers. Now more than ever, cancer research is an interdisciplinary endeavor that requires a basic knowledge of commonly used terms, facts and concepts. The aim of this book is to provide advanced students and practitioners in various disciplines with this foundation, bridging the gap between standard textbooks of molecular biology, pathology and oncology on the one hand and the specialized cancer literature on the other.
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    Pages: XXI, 542 p. 229 illus., 221 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031162862
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Cancer Treatment. ; Cancer Genetic aspects. ; Cancers. ; Cancer Therapy. ; Cancer Genetics and Genomics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 An introduction to breast cancer -- Chapter 2 Current treatment approaches to breast cancer. Chapter 3 Introduction to cell cycle and its regulators -- Chapter 4 Cell cycle and cancer -- Chapter 5 cell cycle dysregulation in breast cancer -- Chapter 6 Molecular Subtypes of breast cancer and CDK dysregulation -- Chapter 7 Breast tumor micro environment and CDks -- Chapter 8 CDK Dysregulation in Breast Cancer: A Bioinformatics Analysis -- Chapter 9 CDK1 Dysregulation in Breast Cancer -- Chapter 10 CDK4/CDK6 dysregulation in estrogen positive receptor breast cancers -- Chapter 11 Therapeutic implications of CDKs in Breast Cancer -- Chapter 12 Novel CDK Inhibitors in Breast Cancer -- Chapter 13 Targeting CDKs with other chemotherapeutic drugs- A combinatorial approach -- Chapter 14 CDKs in cell-cycle progression and therapeutic strategies in Human breast cancer -- Chapter 15 CDk inhibitor for treatment of breast cancer -- Chapter 16 Response of therapy in cell cycle regulatory genes in breast cancer -- Chapter 17 Different cyclins and their significance in Breast cancer.
    Abstract: This book highlights the interrelation between cell cycle regulators and breast cancer phenotypes. It reviews the roles of Cyclin-Dependent Kinases (CDK) in driving cell cycle progression, cell cycle checkpoints and dysregulation in breast cancer. It also examines the prognostic significance of CDKs in breast cancer. and CDK inhibitors for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer. Further, the book discusses the role of different G1 cyclins in differentiation, chromosome stability, and transcriptional regulation in breast cancer. Additionally, it examines the role of immunogenic effects of CDK inhibitors, the mechanism of resistance and the current clinical trials in breast cancer treatment. Towards the end, the book explores cell cycle regulation as an attractive target for targeted drug therapy in breast cancer. This book is a comprehensive yet concise resource for oncologists and researchers interested in exploring the therapeutic potential of Cyclin-Dependent Kinases in breast cancer.
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    Pages: XVII, 373 p. 133 illus., 92 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811989117
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Animal culture. ; Plants Evolution. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Biodiversity. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Animal Science. ; Plant Evolution. ; Conservation Biology. ; Biodiversity.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- The Bahía Blanca Estuary in a regional context -- Geography of the Bahía Blanca Estuary -- Physical Oceanography of the Bahía Blanca Estuary -- Bahía Blanca Estuary: a chemical oceanographic approach -- Plankton ecology and biodiversity in the Bahía Blanca Estuary -- Biology and ecology of the benthic algae -- The intertidal meiobenthos of the Bahía Blanca Estuary -- The intertidal soft-bottom macrobenthic invertebrates -- Taxonomic and functional approach of subtidal macrobenthic communities in the Bahía Blanca Estuary (Argentina) -- Shrimps and prawns -- Ecology and biology of the fish assemblages -- The Bahia Blanca Estuary and importance of the wetlands for the conservation of see turtles -- Shorebirds and Seabirds’ Ecology and Conservation -- Marine mammals: is the Bahía Blanca Estuary and its area of influence important for their conservation? -- Use of coastal area habitats by land mammals -- Coastal wetlands of the Bahía Blanca Estuary. Landscape structure and plant associations -- Environmental diagnosis of the protected coastal areas of the Bahía Blanca Estuary -- Small-scale artisanal fishers and socio-environmental conflicts in estuarine and coastal wetlands -- Estuarine environmental monitoring programs: long term studies -- Environmental education: mud and salt classrooms -- Index.
    Abstract: The Bahía Blanca Estuary is one of the largest coastal systems in Atlantic South America. This mesotidal estuary, situated in a sharp transition between humid subtropical and semiarid climates, has a unique combination of large interannual climatic variations. The estuarine area encompasses roughly 2300 square kilometers and is composed of wide expanses of intertidal flats, salt marshes, and emerged islands, which create intricate landscape patterns. Natural environments in the estuary sustain a high concentration of marine and terrestrial species, including endemic, threatened, and endangered fish and shorebirds. Puerto Cuatreros, in the inner zone of the estuary, hosts a permanent marine research station, whose records span more than 30 years of biophysical variables, and represent one of the largest time series of ecological data in South America. Beyond its ecological relevance, the Bahía Blanca Estuary is under increasing anthropogenic pressure from large urban settlements, industrial developments and harbors, raising the question of how to balance conservation and development. The Bahía Blanca Estuary: Ecology and Biodiversity offers a comprehensive review of life in the ecosystems of the estuary. The book is divided into five major sections, the first of which provides a description of the regional setting and covers key aspects of estuarine dynamics. The three following sections are dedicated to different habitat types and, within each section, the chapters are organized around major functional groups from pelagic and benthic environments. The fifth and final section covers issues related to management and conservation. Overall, the book provides essential and up-to-date reference material on the biodiversity and ecosystem processes of the Bahía Blanca Estuary, and will appeal to a broad international audience.
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    Pages: XIII, 581 p. 95 illus., 72 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030664862
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Microbial ecology. ; Vertebrates. ; Physiology. ; Nutrition   . ; Metabolism. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Microbial Ecology. ; Vertebrate Zoology. ; Animal Physiology. ; Nutrition. ; Metabolism.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Source and Screening of Probiotic Microorganisms -- Application Methods of Probiotics and Options -- Use of Probiotics in Finfish -- Use of Probiotics in Shellfish -- Paraprobiotics in Aquaculture -- Probiotics for Controlling Infectious Diseases -- Probiotics for Biofloc System and Water Quality -- Probiotics as Vaccine Adjuvants -- Modes of Action of Probiotics -- Factors Influencing the Efficacy of Probiotics -- Quality, Safety and Regulatory Issues of Probiotics -- Methods Used for Selecting and Evaluating Probiotics -- Conclusions.
    Abstract: This book has been developed to provide a detailed discussion of probiotics, which have been evaluated for use predominantly in fish and shellfish aquaculture. This book highlights strengths and weaknesses in knowledge and discusses gaps that need to be addressed. There has been a great deal of research concerning the use of probiotics in aquaculture. To date, a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and some eukaryotes, i.e. yeasts and unicellular algae, has been reported to be beneficial to aquatic hosts. Following oral uptake, benefit includes improved growth performance and protection against many bacteria and some parasitic diseases. This book will be suitable for scientists, veterinarians, professionals, and senior students involved in aquaculture. .
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    Pages: XVIII, 308 p. 29 illus., 13 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030986216
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Medical microbiology. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Human physiology. ; Immunology. ; Cancer Biology. ; Medical Microbiology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Human Physiology. ; Immunology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: The Microbiome And The Hallmarks Of Cancer -- Chapter 2: Microbiome In Human GI Cancers -- Chapter 3: The Gut Microbiome And Colorectal Cancer -- Chapter 4: Salmonella Infection In Human Cancers -- Chapter 5: Biomarkers Of Esophageal Cancers And Precancerous Lesions -- Chapter 6: Epithelial And Immune Cell Responses To Helicobacter Pylori That Shape The Gastric Tumor Microenvironment -- Chapter 7: Microbiome And Liver Cancer -- Chapter 8: THE MICROBIOME AND UROLOGIC CANCERS -- Chapter 9: Role Of Infections And Tissue Inflammation In The Pathology Of The Fallopian Tube And High-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer -- Chapter 10: Commensal Microbes And Their Metabolites: Influence On Host Pathways In Health And Disease -- Chapter 11: Dietary And Microbiome In Cancer Prevention -- Chapter 12: Autophagy And Cancer-Current Biology And Drug Development -- Chapter 13: Mitochondrial Regulation Of Inflammation In Cancer -- Chapter 14: Modern Germ-Free Study Designs And Emerging Static Housing Technology In A Growing ‘Human Microbiome’ Market -- Chapter 15: Machine Learning In Identification Of Disease-Associated Microbiota -- Chapter 16: Mediation Analysis Of Microbiome Data And Detection Of Causality In Microbiome Studies.
    Abstract: This book offers a summary and discussion of the advances of inflammation and infection in various cancers. The authors cover the classically known virus infections in cancer, novel roles of other pathogens (e.g. bacteria and fungi), as well as biomarkers for diagnosis and therapy. Further, the chapters highlight the progress of immune therapy, stem cells and the role of the microbiome in the pathophysiology of cancers. Readers will gain insights into complex microbial communities, that inhabit most external human surfaces and play a key role in health and disease. Perturbations of host-microbe interactions often lead to altered host responses that can promote cancer development. Thus, this book highlights emerging roles of the microbiome in pathogenesis of cancers and outcome of therapy. The focus is on mechanistic concepts that underlie the complex relationships between host and microbes. Approaches that can inhibit infection, suppress chronic inflammation and reverse the dysbiosis are discussed, as a means for restoring the balance between host and microbes. This comprehensive work will be beneficial to researchers and students interested in infectious diseases, microbiome, and cancer as well as clinicians and general physiologists.
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    Pages: XII, 509 p. 31 illus., 28 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030679514
    Series Statement: Physiology in Health and Disease,
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Cytology. ; Clinical biochemistry. ; Cancer Biology. ; Cell Biology. ; Medical Biochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Small leucine-rich proteoglycans regulate cancer cell growth, apoptosis-and associated inflammation -- Chapter 2: The role of decorin in cancer -- Chapter 3: The mystery of syndecan-1 in tumor development and progression -- Chapter 4:Syndecan-2 Biology and its Role in Colorectal Carcinoma -- Chapter 5: Versican in Tumor Progression, Tumor-Host Interactions and Cancer Immunotherapy -- Chapter 6:Circulating proteoglycans/glycosaminoglycans as cancer biomarkers -- Chapter 7: Hyaluronan in the Extracellular Matrix of hematological and solid tumors. Its biological effects" -- Chapter 8: Heparanase: a paramount enzyme for cancer initiation, progression and metastasis -- Chapter 9: Laminins and matrix metalloproteinases connection: a subtle relationship that can go wrong in a tumor context, particularly if CD44 gets involved -- Chapter 10:Basement membrane, collagen, and fibronectin: physical interactions with cancer cells -- Chapter 11: Integrins in cancer: re-focusing on the tumor microenvironment -- Chapter 12: Adipose compounds in breast tumor extracellular matrix -- Chapter 13: Extracellular matrix as a metabolic niche in cancer -- Chapter 14: The role of inflammatory cells in tumor angiogenesis -- Chapter 15: Cancer angiogenesis and its master regulator perlecan -- Chapter 16: The microRNA-extracellular matrix interplay in breast cancer -- Chapter 17: The impact of the extracellular matrix on immunotherapy success -- Chapter 18: Exploiting hyaluronan-CD44 network in tumor therapy.
    Abstract: This book introduces the most important and best studied extracellular and pericellular molecules of the tumor microenvironment. It gives a comprehensive overview of their role in tumor development and cancer progression. Twelve chapters deal with the biochemical and biophysical background of extracellular matrix (ECM) changes in the tumor stroma compared to the physiological state. The reader learns about the major ECM components that are deregulated during cancer development and how they are associated with cancer progression associated with survival, inflammation process, among others. These are followed by recent data about the cooperative activity of extracellular matrix in tumor metabolism, promoting cancer progression. Two chapters focus specifically on the critical role of the ECM in tumor angiogenesis, linking this process to cellular infiltration and metastatic behavior of tumors. The final part describes how the ECM influences the success of immuno- and chemotherapy in cancer patients, its potential as biomarkers for diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic target, as well as the mechanism of resistance-associated changes in the ECM. This book is an interesting read for anyone who want to know more about ECM and cancer biology. Early career scientists can use it as an introduction to the field, offering an excellent tool for studying ECM. Advanced researchers and clinicians can gain a broader overview of the subject, considering the role of ECM for influencing every cancer hallmark as well as in the response of cancer treatments. The work serves to inspire future research and shows that the ECM should be considered as an important factor in the development of cancer therapeutics. The series "Biology of Extracellular Matrix" is published in collaboration with the American Society for Matrix Biology and the International Society for Matrix Biology.
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    Pages: X, 494 p. 40 illus., 34 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030997083
    Series Statement: Biology of Extracellular Matrix, 11
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Biotic communities. ; Zoology. ; Biodiversity. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Ecosystems. ; Zoology. ; Biodiversity.
    Description / Table of Contents: Habitat: Sunlit Rocky Grounds -- Habitat: Shady Rocky Grounds -- Habitat: Dark Caves -- Habitat: Intertidal Zone -- Habitat: Sandy Grounds -- Habitat: Seagrass -- Habitat: Muddy Grounds -- Habitat: Open Waters -- Humans and the Sea.
    Abstract: This book invites snorkelers and divers on an educational visit to the most important ecosystems of the Mediterranean Sea. Keystone species from brown algae to dolphins are presented in their marine habitats and understood as part of a complex ecological system. Instead of grouping animals and plants taxonomically, we have organised them according to the eight main habitats of the Mediterranean Sea. Our journey starts with different types of rocky grounds, then takes you further to the Mediterranean’s sandy and muddy grounds, and finally ends with the fish and dolphins of the blue open sea. You will be introduced to 220 ecologically significant animal and plant species via the texts of Daniel Abed-Navandi, a long-time lecturer on the biodiversity of the Mediterranean Sea at the University of Vienna, and the photographs of Georg Glaeser, the master behind the camera, who captures marine life on the spot.
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    Pages: VIII, 200 p. 406 illus., 404 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031223341
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Cancer Epidemiology. ; Cancer Genetic aspects. ; Cancer Biology. ; Cancer Epidemiology. ; Cancer Genetics and Genomics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Module 1_Overview of Breast Cancer -- Module 2_Cell and Molecular Biology of Breast Cancer-Diagnosis and Prognosis -- Module 3_Breast Cancer Treatment.
    Abstract: This book provides detailed information on the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment strategies for breast cancer. The first section of the book presents epidemiology, risk factors, histopathological, immunohistochemistry, and molecular subtypes of breast cancer based on the receptor status. It also discusses the association of breast cancer with other hormone-sensitive cancers. The second section of the book covers cover BRCA1 and BRCA2-associated breast carcinogenesis, early-stage progression of breast cancer, and noninvasive biomarkers for the early detection of breast cancer. It also discusses the role of epigenetic modifications and non-coding RNAs in breast cancer metastasis and explores these as the biomarkers and therapeutic targets for breast cancer therapy. Further, it discusses the role of fibrinolytic mechanisms and circulating tumor cells in breast cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. The book also provides an update on oral poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors to treat breast cancer. Finally, it offers potential new options for personalized therapies for breast cancer patients, including optimizing drug dosage and identifying genetic changes associated with cancer symptom occurrence and severity.
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    Pages: XVII, 536 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811901973
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Endocrinology. ; Pathology. ; Cancer Biology. ; Endocrinology. ; Pathology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Biophysiology of the uterus: development, cyclic changes, menopause -- 2. Hormonal effects in reproductive technology (ovulation stimulation, in vitro fertilization) -- 3. Hormonal role and therapy in common benign uterine lesions: endometrial polyps, leiomyomas, adenomyosis -- 4. Endometrial hyperplasia; precancerous lesions of the endometrium. Hormone therapy -- 5. Endometrial Carcinoma. Endometriosis, Hormonal Role in Carcinogenesis. Hormonal Therapy -- 6. Menopausal Hormone Therapy. Contraceptives -- 7. Replacement hormone therapy for gender dysphoria and congenital sexual anomalies -- 8. Hormone therapy for endometrial neoplasia related to breast cancer therapy (Tamoxifen) -- 9. Endometrial histopatholigic changes in hormonal therapy (contraceptives, ovulation stimulation, hormone replacement therapy, hormonal antitumoral therapy).
    Abstract: Hormonal influences, both natural and iatrogenic, are implicated in the most frequent health issues of women. Endometrial cancer is now the most common gynecologic cancer in the United States and the industrialized world. This cancer is strongly related to hormonal and metabolic factors. In addition, breast cancer treated with hormone therapy (Tamoxifen) may, in some cases, be associated with uterine pathology. Hormone therapy is used to improve the physiological effects and counteract abnormal and deleterious effects of “natural” hormonal activity. Millions of women receive hormone therapy at some point of their life: using oral contraceptives, reproductive technology, treatment for post-menopausal symptoms, among other uses. This book addresses a range of women’s health issues, from fertility to neoplasms, and their relationship with natural and iatrogenic hormonal effects. Chapters include clinical and pathological descriptions, theoretical and practical medical issues, and original studies and cases. Controversial issues in certain hormone therapies are presented with updated concepts based on clinical studies and novel statistical methods. The book will be useful for specialized and general physicians, oncologists, endocrinologists, researchers, medical students, and others in the field of women’s health. .
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    Pages: VIII, 185 p. 66 illus., 59 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030384746
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1242
    DDC: 571.978
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Biotic communities. ; Plant ecology. ; Biodiversity. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Ecosystems. ; Plant Ecology. ; Biodiversity.
    Description / Table of Contents: The Ecology of Plant Litter Decomposition in Stream Ecosystems: An Overview -- Multi-scale Biophysical Factors Driving Plant Litter Dynamics in Streams -- Stoichiometry of Plant Litter Decomposition in Stream Ecosystems -- Global Patterns of Plant Litter Decomposition in Streams -- Plant Litter Decomposition in Intermittent Rivers and Ephemeral Streams -- Plant Litter Decomposition in Terrestrial Ecosystems Compared to Streams -- Biodiversity and Plant Litter Decomposition in Streams -- The Role of Key Plant Species on Litter Decomposition in Streams: Alder as Experimental Model -- Linking Microbial Decomposer Diversity to Plant Litter Decomposition and Associated Processes in Streams -- The Role of Macro Invertebrates on Plant Litter Decomposition in Streams -- The role of Microscopically Small Invertebrates in Plant Litter Decomposition in Streams -- Individual and Interacting Effects of Elevated CO2, Warming, and Hydrologic Intensification on Plant Litter Decomposition in Streams -- Causes and Consequences of Changes in Riparian Vegetation for Plant Litter Decomposition Throughout River Networks -- Effects of Exotic Tree Plantations on Plant Litter Decomposition in Streams -- Salt Modulates Plant Litter Decomposition in Stream Ecosystems -- Pathways, Mechanisms and Consequences of Nutrient-stimulated Plant Litter Decomposition in Streams -- How Toxicants Influence Plant Litter Decomposition in Streams -- Effects of Engineered Nanoparticles on Plant Litter Decomposition in Streams -- The Construction of Plant Litter Decomposition Curves -- Design and Analysis of Laboratory Experiments on Aquatic Plant Litter Decomposition -- Plant Litter Decomposition as a Tool for Stream Ecosystem Assessment -- Plant Litter Decomposition as a Contributor to Stream Ecosystem Service Provision.
    Abstract: With almost 90% of terrestrial plant material entering the detrital pool, the processing of this significant carbon source is a critical ecosystem function to understand. Riverine ecosystems are estimated to receive, process and transport nearly 1.9 Pg of terrestrial carbon per year globally, highlighting the focus many freshwater ecologists have on the factors that explain decomposition rates of senesced plant material. Since Webster and Benfield offered the first comprehensive review of these factors in 1986, there has been an explosion of research addressing key questions about the ecological interactions at play. Ecologists have developed field and laboratory techniques, as well as created global scale collaborations to disentangle the many drivers involved in the decomposition process. This book encapsulates these 30+ years of research, describing the state of knowledge on the ecology of plant litter decomposition in stream ecosystems in 22 chapters written by internationally renowned experts on the subject.
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    Pages: IX, 523 p. 68 illus., 36 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030728540
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Biodiversity. ; Zoology. ; Behavior genetics. ; Vertebrates. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Conservation Biology. ; Biodiversity. ; Zoology. ; Behavioral Genetics. ; Vertebrate Zoology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Neuroethological background of marine mammal complexity -- Social extremes and their relation to anthropogenic stress -- Lone, sociable marine mammals and their influence on human attitudes -- Efforts of conserving marine mammals (spaces excluded) -- Conserving marine mammal spaces and habitats -- Conservation relevance of marine mammal social learning and culture -- Marine mammal migrations.
    Abstract: The seventh volume in the series “Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Marine Mammals” describes aspects of the often-complex relationship between humans and marine mammals. From a primeval condition of occasional predators, during the last century humans have become a major factor negatively affecting the status of most marine mammals through over-hunting, habitat encroachment and environmental degradation. This has led to the extirpation of many marine mammal populations and even to the extinction of species. However, in parallel to this destructive drive, since antiquity humanity has been influenced by a strong fascination for marine mammals, which contributes today to an increased human appreciation of the natural world admixed with widespread concern for its degrading condition. The special status occupied by marine mammals in human imagination and affection stands in stark contrast with the current predicament of many populations still threatened by the doings of Homo sapiens: a condition emblematic of the relationship of humanity with nature, and key to understanding where humanity is heading.
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    Pages: XXII, 465 p. 88 illus., 80 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030981006
    Series Statement: Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Marine Mammals,
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    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Computer simulation. ; Computer science Mathematics. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Computer Modelling. ; Mathematical Applications in Computer Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Introduction -- Chapter 2 Processing method of the original data -- Chapter 3 Grey correlation analysis -- Chapter 4 Grey Clustering Analysis -- Chapter 5 Grey System Modeling -- Chapter 6 Grey Prediction -- Chapter 7 Grey decision-making -- Chapter 8 Grey Linear Programming -- Chapter 9 Grey Dynamic Control.
    Abstract: This book reviews the gray system and combines its latest research results in fishery science. The chapters cover the basic concept and theory of gray system, original data processing and gray sequence generation, gray correlation analysis, gray cluster analysis, gray system modeling, gray prediction, gray decision-making, and gray linear programming. The theory of gray system is a new cross-sectional discipline founded in 1982 by Professor Deng Julong, a well-known scholar in China. In recent decades, it has not only been deepened and expanded in theory but also widely used in the fields of society, economy, ocean, agriculture, fishery, and other fields, and made a series of significant scientific achievements. These have laid the foundation for the important position of the gray system theory. Due to the great uncertainty of the fishery resources and the fishery environment involved in the fishery science system, which is completely different from the natural resources on the land, the data and information belong to the category of “poor information”, and the variability and uncertainty are greater than other natural resources. As an extremely effective analytical method and tool, gray system theory has been applied increasingly in fishery science. The book is developed based on well-read and practical literature and will help scientists and research units engaged in scientific research and teaching in fishery science and related fields to develop new research methods and tools. .
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    Pages: VII, 196 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819906352
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Cancer Genetic aspects. ; Oncology. ; Therapeutics. ; Cancer Biology. ; Cancer Genetics and Genomics. ; Oncology. ; Therapeutics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Evolution of translational cancer therapeutics -- Chapter 2 Oncology: Way forward from clinical and molecular diagnosis to treatment -- Chapter 3 Oncogenic genomics alterations in cancer patient -- Chapter 4 Altered mRNA expression profiles in cancer patients -- Chapter 5 microRNAs and long non-coding RNAs as key targets -- Chapter 6 Oncogenic alterations translated into diagnostics -- Chapter 7 Precision medicine in oncology -- Chapter 8 Precision medicine – translation of individualistic treatment in oncology -- Chapter 9Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics in Precision Medicine -- Chapter 10 Pharmacogenetic factors in pharmacodynamic/pharmacokinetic (PD/PK) modulations of medicines -- Chapter 11 Biomarkers in Precision Medicine in oncology -- Chapter 12 Bioinformatics and biostatistics in Precision Medicine -- Chapter 13 Omics in Precision medicine -- Chapter 14 Translational therapeutic targets : from bench to clinical trials -- Chapter 15 Strength of integartive genomic alterations, precision medicine and therapeutic targets as treatment choice in patient care.
    Abstract: This book describes translational cancer therapeutics and the way forward from clinical and molecular diagnosis to treatment. In addition, genomics alterations, microRNAs, and long non-coding RNAs translate precision medicine for the individualistic therapy of cancer patients. It describes the involvement of various pharmacogenetic factors in pharmacodynamic/pharmacokinetic (PD/PK) modulations of medicines. Indeed, the role of bioinformatics and biostatistics, considering the extensive data analysis serving precision medicine approaches, has also been entertained in the present book. Therefore, intended book demonstrates the successful medical evidence for the use of precision medicine in the treatment of cancer and its future clinical perspectives. It fills the gaps in cancer biology and precision medicine with its up-to-date content and well-designed chapters. It will serve as a valuable resource for science, medical students, and interdisciplinary researchers. It is a very welcome addition for the scientific community, research centers, and university-industry research collaborators to find out a complete capsular package about cancer drug targets, precision, and personalized medicine (including an introduction to cancer cell signaling, genomic alterations, miRNA targeting, pharmacogenetics, biomarkers, and metabolomics in precision medicine, etc.) at a single platform.
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    Pages: XVI, 274 p. 23 illus., 15 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789819915293
    DDC: 571.978
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Cancer Treatment. ; Stem cells. ; Cytology. ; Medical genetics. ; Immunology. ; Cancer Biology. ; Cancer Therapy. ; Cancer Stem Cells. ; Cell Biology. ; Medical Genetics. ; Immunology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Interdisciplinary Approaches in Cancer Research -- Role of Immune Cells in the Tumor Microenvironment -- Spatial Transcriptomic Approaches for Understanding the Tumor Microenvironment (TME) -- Role of Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cells in Cancer Development -- Cancer-associated Fibroblasts and Their Role in Cancer Progression -- The Role of Tumoroids in Cancer Research -- Myokines Expression in Cancer Cachexia -- Epigenetics in Cancer Biology -- Epigenetic Regulation of Cancer by Natural Touch: Phytochemicals and Epigenetic Regulation -- Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase in Humans: From Biology to Cancer Immunity -- Molecular Mechanisms of Metal-induced Carcinogenesis -- Epi-drugs Targeting RNA Dynamics in Cancer -- Oncologic Emergencies: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Initial Management -- Malignancies in Inborn Errors of Immunity -- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Patients with Inborn Errors of Immunity and Malignancy -- Personalized Immuno-oncology with Immunodeficiency Mouse Models -- Allergy and Cancer: New Perspectives -- Depression and Cancer: the Inflammatory Bridge -- Impact of Cancer-Related Sarcopenia on Systemic Immune Status -- Surveillance of Subclinical Cardiovascular Complications in Childhood Cancer Survivors: Exercise as a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modality.
    Abstract: Cancer is a major public health concern and one of the leading causes of death. There is no simple solution for this complex disease, therefore interdisciplinary approaches might help to find solutions to many unanswered questions and challenges about cancer. The rapid flow of interdisciplinary research in cancer during recent years has increased our understanding of the nature of cancers. Such interdisciplinary approaches could be helpful for both the diagnosis and the development of more effective therapeutic strategies. The “Interdisciplinary Cancer Research” series publishes comprehensive volumes on different cancers and presents the most updated and peer-reviewed articles on human cancers. Over the past decade, increased cancer research has greatly improved our understanding of the nature of cancerous cells which has led to the development of more effective therapeutic strategies to treat cancers. This interdisciplinary series is of special value to researchers and practitioners working on cell biology, immunology, hematology, biochemistry, genetics, oncology and related fields. This is the main concept of Cancer Immunology Project (CIP), which is a part of Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN).
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XI, 611 p. 31 illus., 30 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031324581
    Series Statement: Interdisciplinary Cancer Research, 1
    DDC: 571.978
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Biodiversity. ; Ecology . ; Oceanography. ; Ecological genetics. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Biodiversity. ; Biooceanography. ; Ecological Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Aquaculture Productivity Enhancement through Advanced Technologies -- 2 Indigenous fishes as valued genetic resources -- 3 Applications of Next Generation Sequencing in Aquaculture and Fisheries -- 4 Genome Sequencing in Fishes -- 5 Omics in Aquaculture -- 6 Gowth Hormone Transgenesis in Aquaculture -- 7 Genome Editing in Fish Reproduction -- 8 Metabolomics: a Novel Technology for Health Management in Aquaculture -- 9 Epigenetics: Perspectives and Potential in Aquaculture -- 10 Application of Stem Cell Based Technologies in Management of Fisheries Resources -- 11 Molecular Markers in Fisheries and Aquaculture -- 12 Microsatellite Markers for Fish Conservation -- 13 Cryopreservation in Aquaculture -- 14 Nanobiotechnology: Prospects and Applications in Aquaculture -- 15 Application of Nanotechnology for Abiotic Stress Management in Aquaculture -- 16 Nutritional biotechnology to augment aquaculture production -- 17 Colour enhancement in ornamental fishes -- 18 Immunoprophylactic Measures in Aquaculture -- 19 DNA Vaccines for Fish -- 20 Bacteriophage Therapy in Aquaculture: An Overview -- 21 Disease Diagnostic Tools for Health Management in Aquaculture -- 22 Prospect and Challenges of Biofloc Technology for Sustainable Aquaculture Development -- 23 Biofilm in Aquaculture Production -- 24 Bioremediation of Aquatic Environment -- 25 Effects of Pharmaceutical Waste in Aquatic Life -- 26 Biosafety and Biosecurity for Sustainable Aquaculture Development -- 27 Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) Shrimps in Aquaculture -- 28 Enzymes from Aquatic Resources and their Application in Food and Cosmetic Industry -- 29 Biotechnological approaches to valorization of aquaculture bio-wastes and their biomedical applications. .
    Abstract: The book covers various biotechnological research efforts and their applications in fisheries and aquaculture, especially in the area of fish breeding, health management, nutrition and culture. Application of the recent biotechnological tools, like Transcriptomics, Transgenesis, Nanotechnology, Metabolomics, RNAi and CRISPRi Technologies in the field of fisheries research are included in the book. Topics like conservation genetics for management of fishery resources are also covered in the book. It aims at addressing the growing need of the biotechnology in advancing the cause of aquaculture with a view to provide food and nutritional security to the world. This book will be of immense use to teachers, researchers, academicians, development officials and policymakers, involved in R&D of fisheries and aquaculture sectors. Also, the book serves as an additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of fisheries, marine sciences, ecology, aquaculture, and environmental sciences. The research in aquaculture biotechnology is likely to have significant impact on aquaculture and fisheries by way of supporting nutritional food security to the growing population.
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    Pages: XVI, 521 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811632150
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Environmental management. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Pollution. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Forestry. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Environmental Management. ; Water. ; Pollution. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Forestry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Phenology of photosynthesis in a deciduous broadleaf forest: implications for the carbon cycle in a changing environment -- Chapter 2. Ecological significance of throughfall and stemflow to the carbon cycle in forest ecosystems -- Chapter 3.Forest carbon sequestration in mountainous region in Japan under ongoing climate change: implication for future research -- Chapter 4. Woody biomass change monitoring in temperate montane forests by airborne LiDAR analysis -- Chapter 5. Semi-natural grasslands maintained by controlled burning in Japan - Air and soil temperature and plant diversity -- Chapter 6. Detection and Identification of Phytophthora Pathogens That are Threatening Forest Ecosystems Worldwide -- Chapter 7. Water quality safety and security - from evaluation to control -- Chapter 8. Energy Recovery from Wastewater -- Chapter 9. Management of on-site household wastewater treatment systems (Johkasou) in Japan -- Chapter 10. Predicting fine sediment deposition rate in low-land river channel: Comparison of two adjacent rivers -- Chapter 11. Relationship between forest stand condition and water balance in a forested basin -- Chapter 12. Plant pathogenic oomycetes inhabiting river water are a potential source of infestation in agricultural areas -- Chapter 13. Soil contamination and conservation -- Chapter 14. Evaporation in arid regions -- Chapter 15. Feature Extraction and Analysis of Earthquake Motion -- Chapter 16. Involving the community to manage natural disasters: A study of Japanese disaster risk reduction practices.
    Abstract: This book provides updated and comprehensive information on the evaluation of the river basin environment, along with its management and conservation. The chapters collected the latest cutting-edge research achievements in vegetation function evaluation, remote sensing monitoring and analysis, water quality evaluation and control, water and wastewater treatment, soil remediation, forest resource management, microbial disease diagnosis and more, the key components that link directly with the safety, security and sustainability of river basin environment. This book emphasizes the important aspects for better and more effective evaluation, management and conservation of the river basin environment, the foundation for its sustainable utilization and development, the foundation for achieving water and food security, and the United Nations’ SDGs for No Poverty (1), Zero Hunger (2) and Clean Water and Sanitation (6), as well as Affordable and Clean Energy (7), Sustainable Cities and Communities (11), Climate Action (13), Life below Water (14) and Life on Land (15). This book will benefit the research community and environmental education. It will prove useful to students, water and forest resource managers, hydrologists and all those engaged or interested in any aspect of evaluation, management, and conservation of the river basin environment. The book also has the potential to inform multi-regional and sectoral policies in all regions of the world and contribute to sustainable development solutions through better management of water, soil, and vegetation resources.
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    Pages: X, 356 p. 152 illus., 63 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811940705
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Plants Evolution. ; Biophysics. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Water. ; Plant Evolution. ; Bioanalysis and Bioimaging.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1: Fundamentals -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Diatom Classifications: What Purpose Do They Serve? -- Chapter 3: Diatom Taxonomy And Identification Keys -- Chapter 4: Teratologies/Life Cycle/Ecotoxicology -- Part 2: Sensing -- Chapter 5: Microscope Lighting Techniques -- Chapter 6: Microscope Filtering Techniques -- Chapter 7: Automatization Techniques. Slide Scanning -- Part 3: Analysis -- Chapter 8: Segmentation -- Chapter 9: Feature Extraction And Classification -- Chapter 10: Multifocus And Hdr -- Chapter 11: 3d Imaging -- Chapter 12: Morphometrics -- Part 4: Applications -- Chapter 13: Water Quality Assessment -- Chapter 14: Diatoms In Forensic Analysis -- Chapter 15: Benthic Foraminifera And Diatoms As Ecological Indicators.
    Abstract: High-resolution images of phytoplankton cells such as diatoms or desmids, which are useful for monitoring water quality, can now be provided by digital microscopes, facilitating the automated analysis and identification of specimens. Conventional approaches are based on optical microscopy; however, manual image analysis is impractical due to the huge diversity of this group of microalgae and its great morphological plasticity. As such, there is a need for automated recognition techniques for diagnostic tools (e.g. environmental monitoring networks, early warning systems) to improve the management of water resources and decision-making processes. Describing the entire workflow of a bioindicator system, from capture, analysis and identification to the determination of quality indices, this book provides insights into the current state-of-the-art in automatic identification systems in microscopy. .
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    Pages: XXIV, 294 p. 239 illus., 166 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030392123
    Series Statement: Developments in Applied Phycology, 10
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    Keywords: Pollution. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Engineering geology. ; Pollution. ; Water. ; Geoengineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Metals in urban stormwater environments -- Chapter 2: Research design -- Chapter 3: Metal transformation and stormwater quality -- Chapter 4: Risk evaluation based on the metal transformation and bioavailability -- Chapter 5: Practical implications and recommendation for future research -- Appendices -- Index.
    Abstract: This book discusses the physicochemical changes (transformations) that metals deposited on urban road surfaces undergo during dry weather periods, in order to provide insights into their potential impacts on stormwater quality. Based on extensive field experiments, and laboratory and data analyses, it examines transformation characteristics of metals with respect to the particle size of road dust, antecedent dry days and land uses. Further, it proposes a new risk-assessment methodology, improving the original human health-risk indices based on the transformation characteristics and potential bioavailability of metals in order to evaluate the risks posed by metals in stormwater. This book is of interest to researchers and decision-makers developing appropriate pollution mitigation measures to enhance the quality of stormwater, targeting the effective reuse of stormwater in urban areas.
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    Pages: VI, 50 p. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811520785
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Water Science and Technology,
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    Keywords: Pollution. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Economic policy. ; Developmental psychology. ; Medical sciences. ; Pollution. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Urban Sociology. ; Economic Policy. ; Developmental Psychology. ; Health Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1: Urban Water and Sanitation (W+S) - Separating fiction from reality -- Chapter 1. Introduction to urban W+S in the developing world -- Chapter 2. Considerations for general W+S issues -- Chapter 3. Beyond the usual debate -- PART 2: Design and validation of the sector development model -- Chapter 4. An effective orientation and approach for development -- Chapter 5. What sector reforms in four countries teach us? -- Chapter 6. Reasons for the different reform outcomes in the four countries -- Part 3: At least full buckets and clear pits on the way forward -- Chapter 7. Ending the ‘urban W+S divide’ by serving the poor -- Chapter 8. Conclusions: The quintessence of W+S sector reforms in Sub-Saharan Africa -- Chapter 9. Recommendations: Guidance to master the coming wave of challenges.
    Abstract: This book provides a multi-level and multi-dimensional insight into urban water and sanitation development by analyzing sector reforms in Africa. With the recent events in mind - water shortages in Cape Town, widespread cholera in Haiti, mass-migration from low-income countries, etc. – it elaborates a pressing topic which is directly linked to the precarious living conditions of the urban poor in the developing countries. It is urgent to acknowledge the proposed findings and recommendations of the book which will help to improve the situation of potential refugees in their home countries with a realistic vision for the development of the most basic of all life supporting services. So many efforts to reverse the negative trend in water and sanitation development have failed or targets have been repeatedly missed by far without notable consequences for decision makers on different levels and institutions. It has unnecessarily consumed many young lives, contributed to keep billions in poverty until today and fostered discrimination of women. The knowledge gap and the confusion in the sector lined out in the book becomes evident when a national leader in a low-income country declares a state of emergency in urban water and sanitation while at the same time global monitoring publishes an access figure for urban water of over 90% for the same country. It is time to change this with an effective sector development concept for our partner countries and a more realistic discourse on global level. The book argues for a sweeping rethinking and combines extended local knowledge, lessons learned from history in advanced countries and thorough research on reforms in Francophone and Anglophone developing countries. This was possible because the writer was working in Sub-Saharan partner countries for almost 30 years as an integrated long term advisor in different sector institutions (ministry, regulator, financing basket and different sizes of utilities) and had the opportunity to cooperate closely with the main development partners. The reader has the opportunity to obtain a comprehensive understanding of how the sector works and sector institutions in low-income countries function and can discover the reasons behind success and failures of reforms. The book also covers issues which have a significant influence on urban water and sanitation development but are hardly the subject of discussions. It helps to make the shortcomings of the water and sanitation discourse more apparent and assist institutions to move beyond their present perceptions and agendas. All of this makes the book different from other literature about urban water and sanitation in the developing world.
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    Pages: XXII, 285 p. 24 illus., 3 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030313838
    Series Statement: Springer Water,
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    Keywords: Pollution. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental management. ; Environment. ; Geographic information systems. ; Sustainability. ; Pollution. ; Agriculture. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Geographical Information System. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: An Overview of Modern Irrigation system in Egypt -- Irrigation: Water Resources, Types and Common Problems in Egypt -- Need for Irrigation System Evaluation -- Evolution of irrigation system, tools and Technologies -- Smart Sensing System for Precision Irrigation -- Development of Recent Information on Irrigation Technology and Management.
    Abstract: This book gathers contributions on modern irrigation environments in Egypt from an environmental and agricultural perspective. Written by leading experts in the field, it discusses a wide variety of modern irrigation problems. In the context of water resources management in Egypt, one fundamental problem is the gap between growing water demand and limited supply. As such, improving irrigation systems and providing farmers with better control over water are crucial to increasing productivity. The book presents state-of-the-art technologies and techniques that can be effectively used to address a range of problems in modern irrigation, as well as the latest research advances. Focusing on water sensing and information technologies, automated irrigation technologies, and improved irrigation efficiency. It brings together a team of experts who share their personal experiences, describe the various applications, present recent advances, and discuss possibilities for interdisciplinary collaboration and implementing the techniques covered.
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    Pages: X, 369 p. 66 illus., 45 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030303754
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    Keywords: Pollution. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Computational intelligence. ; Pollution. ; Water. ; Computational Intelligence.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Fuzzy Multiple Linear Regression -- Water Quality Index (WQI) -- Data Collection and Study Sites -- Water Quality Index Using Fuzzy Regression.
    Abstract: This book addresses the prediction of the Water Quality Index (WQI) at Perak River, State of Perak, Malaysia, using a fuzzy multiple linear regression model to tackle the uncertainty in the measurements of six key parameters – dissolved oxygen (DO), biological oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), suspended solids (SS), pH value (pH) and ammoniacal nitrogen (NH3-NL). Given its scope, the book is suitable for graduate students, researchers and water quality scientists.
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    Pages: XII, 55 p. 18 illus., 16 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811534850
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Water Science and Technology,
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    Keywords: Pollution. ; Environmental chemistry. ; Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Environmental health. ; Pollution. ; Environmental Chemistry. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Environmental Health.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Bioremediation Approaches for Treatment of Pulp and Paper Industry Wastewater: Recent Advances and Challenges -- Chapter 2. Microbial remediation of Heavy Metals -- Chapter 3. Dyes: Effect on the Environment and Biosphere and Their Remediation Constraints -- Chapter 4. Microbial Bioremediation and Biodegradation of Hydrocarbons, Heavy Metals, and Radioactive Wastes in Solids and Wastewaters -- Chapter 5. Advancement of Omics: Prospects for Bioremediation of Contaminated Soils -- Chapter 6. Microbial Biotransformation of Hexavalent Chromium [Cr(VI)] in Tannery Wastewater -- Chapter 7. Bioremediation: A Low-Cost and Clean-Green Technology for Environmental Management -- Chapter 8. Microbial Degradation of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products from Wastewater -- Chapter 9. Extremophiles: A Powerful Choice for Bioremediation of Toxic Oxyanions -- Chapter 10. Conventional and Nonconventional Biodegradation Technologies for Agro-Industrial Liquid Waste Management -- Chapter 11. White Rot Fungi: Nature’s Scavenger -- Chapter 12. Nanobioremediation: An Emerging Approach for a Cleaner Environment -- Chapter 13. Bioelectrochemical System for Bioremediation and Energy Generation -- Chapter 14. Ligninolysis: Roles of Microbes and Their Extracellular Enzymes -- Chapter 15. Biosorption of Heavy Metals by Cyanobacteria: Potential of Live and Dead Cells in Bioremediation -- Chapter 16. Bioremediation of pharmaceuticals in water and wastewater -- Chapter 17. Bioremediation Of Saline Soil by Cyanobacteria -- Chapter 18. Advancement in Treatment Technologies of Biopharmaceutical Industrial Effluents.-Chapter 19. Marine Bacteria: A Storehouse of Novel Compounds for Biodegradation -- Chapter 20. Energy-Efficient Anaerobic Ammonia Removal: From Laboratory to Full-Scale Application -- Chapter 21. Microbial Degradation of Natural and Synthetic Rubbers.-.
    Abstract: Microbial or biological degradation has long been the subject of active concern, and the rapid expansion and growing sophistication of various industries in the last century has significantly increased the volume and complexity of toxic residues of wastes. These can be remediated by plants and microbes, either natural origin or adapted for a specific purpose, in a process known as bioremediation. The interest in microbial biodegradation of pollutants has intensified in recent years in an attempt to find sustainable ways to clean contaminated environments. These bioremediation and biotransformation methods take advantage of the tremendous microbial catabolic diversity to degrade, transform or accumulate a variety of compounds, such as hydrocarbons, polychlorinated biphenyls, polaromatic hydrocarbons pharmaceutical substances, radionuclides and metals. Unlike conventional methods, bioremediation does not physically disturb the site. This book describes the basic principles of biodegradation and shows how these principles are related to bioremediation. Authored by leading, international environmental microbiologists, it discusses topics such as aerobic biodegradation, microbial degradation of pollutants, and microbial community dynamics. It provides valuable insights into how biodegration processes work and can be utilised for pollution abatement, and as such appeals to researchers and postgraduate students as well as experts in the field of bioremediation.
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    Pages: IX, 550 p. 69 illus., 48 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811518126
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    Keywords: Pollution. ; Environmental health. ; Sustainability. ; Biotic communities. ; Biodiversity. ; Pollution. ; Environmental Health. ; Sustainability. ; Ecosystems. ; Biodiversity.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Overview of atmospheric reactive nitrogen in China from a global perspective -- Part I Reactive nitrogen emission and deposition in China -- Chapter 2 Anthropogenic emissions of SO2, NOx and NH3 emissions in China -- Chapter 3 Monitoring nitrogen deposition in China -- Chapter 4 Modelling nitrogen deposition in China -- Chapter 5 Reactive nitrogen budgets in China -- Part II Contribution of atmospheric reactive nitrogen to China’s air pollution -- Chapter 6 Contribution of atmospheric reactive nitrogen to haze pollution in China -- Chapter 7 Contribution of reactive nitrogen to ozone pollution in China -- Chapter 8 Contribution of atmospheric nitrogen to acid deposition in China -- Part III Impacts of nitrogen deposition on China’s ecosystems Chapter 9 Impacts of nitrogen deposition on forest ecosystems in China -- Chapter 10 Impact of nitrogen deposition on China’s grassland ecosystems -- Chapter 11 Impact of nitrogen deposition on China’s desert ecosystems -- Chapter 12 Impact of nitrogen deposition on China’s lake ecosystems: Taking Lake Dianchi as an example -- Part IV Reactive N Regulation Chapter 13 Nitrogen regulation in China’s agricultural systems -- Chapter 14 National regulation of SO2 and NOX emissions in China.
    Abstract: Atmospheric reactive nitrogen (N) emissions, as an important component of global N cycle, have been significantly altered by anthropogenic activities, and consequently have had a global impact on air pollution and ecosystem services. Due to rapid agricultural, industrial, and urban development, China has been experiencing an increase in reactive N emissions and deposition since the late 1970s. Based on a literature review, this book summarizes recent research on: 1) atmospheric reactive N in China from a global perspective (Chapter 1); 2) atmospheric reactive N emissions, deposition and budget in China (Chapters 2-5); 3) the contribution of atmospheric reactive N to air pollution (e.g., haze, surface O3, and acid deposition) (Chapters 6-8); 4) the impacts of N deposition on sensitive ecosystems (e.g., forests, grasslands, deserts and lakes) (Chapters 9-12); and 5) the regulatory strategies for mitigation of atmospheric reactive N pollution from agricultural and non-agricultural sectors in China (Chapters 13-14). As such it offers graduate students, researchers, educators in agricultural, ecological and environmental sciences, and policy makers a glimpse of the environmental issues related to reactive N in China .
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    Pages: XVII, 331 p. 99 illus., 72 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
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    Keywords: Pollution. ; Statistics . ; Geology. ; Geographic information systems. ; Pollution. ; Statistics in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry and Earth Sciences. ; Geology. ; Geographical Information System.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Preface -- 2. Acknowledgment -- 3. Part I: Water Availability 1 Overview of the water condition in México -- 4. 2 Hydrological watersheads in Mexico. Division and legal definition -- 5. 3 The Groundwater condition in Mexico -- 6. 4 Runoff simulation under future climate change and uncertainty -- 7. 5 Hydraulic fracking of not conventional reservoirs in Mexico: The issue of water and waste control -- 8. Part II. Water Quality 6 Pollution in wastewater used for irrigation in the Mezquital Valley, México: case study -- 9. 7 Mining industry in Mexico: Recycling of flotation effluents to the process using anaerobic sulfate-reducing consortia in UASB reactors for the elimination dissolved metals -- 10. 8 Water body trophic state determinations. Case study Tecocomulco lagoon, Hidalgo, Mexico -- 11. 9 Water quality management for a sustainable supply. The diagnosis of the State of San Luis Potosi, Mexico -- 12. 10 The wetland of Cajititlán Lake severely deteriorated and in danger of dying out -- 13. 11 Water quality of the Nexapa River: a diagnosis -- 14. 12 Impacts on the groundwater quality that supplies the Puebla City by the effect of aquifer intensive exploitation -- 15. Part III: Water Allocation 13 Water resources allocation with supply and demand uncertainties -- 16. 14 An overview of aquaculture activity in Hidalgo state -- 17. 15 Drinking Water Services Situation by the Region in the State of Nuevo León, Mexico -- 18. 16 Population and tourism dynamics, its effects on the future demand for water. Case study from Los Cabos, Baja California Sur -- 19/ Part IV: Water Governance 17 Water governance in 16 Mexican National Parks -- 20. 18 Conflict in border condition: the dispute over the use of water in the Mexicali valley -- 21. 19 The institutional challenges of the municipalities of Zacatecas in the wastewater treatment -- 22. Part V: Water Management 20 The institutional challenges of the municipalities of Zacatecas in the wastewater treatment -- 23. 21 Improving environmental services of Candelaria River basin by restoring ecological connectivity -- 24. 22 Transdisciplinary approach to assessing socio-hydrological resilience in urban metropolitan environments: a Mexican perspective -- 25. 23 The 80% paradigm: An appointment with the sewage in Cuernavaca.
    Abstract: This book presents several complex case studies related to water management and planning in the context of pollution, growing demands, and global climate change in Mexico, but which are also relevant for other countries in Latin America. These concerns are of critical importance for policymakers who are coping with multiple conflicting interests. Water availability in Mexico is polarized, with abundant rainfall and large rivers in the south, and desert-like conditions in the north. The central region, which is the most industrialized, is overpopulated. Mexico City pours millions of cubic meters of “blackwater” into the northern valley daily and receives its clean water from the south. To address these unsustainable conditions, the world's 4th biggest water treatment plant went into operation in 2018. The water infrastructure and governance must satisfy the demands of all sectors, including agricultural, urban, and economic activities. At the same time, water resources are affected by drought, and climate change puts constraints on the supply. As such, regulation and monitoring are important when it comes to adherence to agreed plans and priorities. The book is divided into four sections. 1: Water Availability discusses quantitative aspects, such as supply, methods of calculation, and fracking. 2: Water Quality highlights pollution risks and diagnosis of water resources. 3: Water Allocation examines the sectoral demands and vulnerability due to unsustainable irrigation. 4: Water Management and Governance focuses on laws, urban rules, national parks, planning, and integrated water resources management, among other topics. The chapters include illustrative case studies in Mexico, such as basins, cities, reservoirs, and aquifers, water supply demand assessment, planning, and management.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 516 p. 155 illus., 108 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030249625
    Series Statement: Water Science and Technology Library, 88
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    Keywords: Pollution. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Africa Economic conditions. ; Oceanography. ; Sustainability. ; Pollution. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Water. ; African Economics. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to Marine Litter in Africa -- Chapter 2. Marine litter sources and distribution pathways -- Chapter 3. Impacts and Threats of Marine Litter to Africa Chapter -- Chapter 4. Legal and Policy Frameworks to address marine litter through improved livelihoods -- Chapter 5. The way forward, building upon-the-ground innovation.
    Abstract: This open access book provides a cross-sectoral, multi-scale assessment of marine litter in Africa with a focus on plastics. From distribution, to impacts on environmental and human health, this book looks at what is known scientifically. It includes a policy analysis of the instruments that currently exist, and what is needed to help Africa tackle marine litter—including local and transboundary sources. Across 5 chapters, experts from Africa and beyond have put together a summary of the scientific knowledge currently known about marine litter in Africa. The context of the African continent and future projections form a backdrop on which the scientific knowledge is built. This scientific knowledge incorporates quantities, distributions, and pathways of litter into the marine environment, highlighting where the impacts of marine litter are most felt in Africa. These impacts have widespread effects, with ecological, social, economic, and human health repercussions. While containing detailed scientific information, this book provides a sound knowledge base for policymakers, NGOs and the broader public.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXII, 224 p. 33 illus., 29 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031086267
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    Keywords: Pollution. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Pollution. ; Water. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: The Concerns for Global Sustainability of Freshwater Ecosystems -- Freshwater Pollution: Effects on Aquatic Life and Human Health -- Freshwater contamination: sources and hazards to aquatic biota -- Correlation Between Pollution Trends of Freshwater Bodies and Bacterial Disease of Fish Fauna -- Impact of Pollution on Quality of Freshwater Ecosystems -- Heavy metal intrusion and accumulation in aquatic ecosystems -- Impact of climate change on freshwater ecosystem and its sustainable management -- Role of biotools in restoration of freshwater ecosystems Bioremediation -- A Sustainable and Emerging Tool for Restoration of Polluted Aquatic Ecosystems -- Biosorption as Environmentally Friendly Technique for Heavy Metal Removal from Wastewater -- Biotechnological interventions as an aquatic clean up tool -- Analysis of hydrology, sediment retention, biogenic-calcification and -scavenging as self-remediative lacustrine functions -- Remediation of pesticides through microbial and phytoremediation techniques -- Trends in Phyto-management of Aquatic Ecosystems and Evaluation of Factors Affecting Removal of Inorganic Pollutants from Water Bodies -- Urban Pond Ecosystems: Preservation and Management Through Phytoremediation -- Aquatic Pollution Stress and Role of Biofilms as Environment Cleanup Technology -- Wonders of Nanotechnology for Remediation of Polluted Aquatic Environs.
    Abstract: Freshwater is a finite resource and is being deteriorated directly and indirectly by anthropogenic pressures. Preserving the quality and availability of freshwater resources is becoming one of the most pressing environmental challenges on the international horizon. To ensure the preservation as well as availability of freshwater resources, there is a need to understand the ecology of the freshwater systems, pollution problems, their impacts, restoration techniques to be opted and the conservation measures. In this backdrop the present book on ‘Freshwater Pollution Dynamics and Remediation’ has been compiled. The book provides an understanding about the present state of art, pollution impacts including the changes in the environmental quality as well as the shift in the aquatic biological communities of the fragile freshwater ecosystems. Besides, the impact of deteriorating quality of the freshwater ecosystems on the animal and human health is also discussed in detail. This book provides a comprehensive account of the techniques based on updated research in biotechnology, bio-remediation, phyto-remediation and nano-bioremediation. The role of biosorpers and biofilms as a remediation tool has also been detailed. The book is a ready reference for researchers, scientists and educators who are involved in the freshwater pollution, remediation and management studies. The book editors with an expertise in diverse research fields in freshwater ecosystems have congregated the most inclusive research accounts on the freshwater pollution and remediation and thus developed a repository of diverse knowledge on the subject.
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    Pages: XV, 339 p. 49 illus., 30 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9789811382772
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    Keywords: Pollution. ; Agriculture. ; Radiation dosimetry. ; Forestry. ; Physiology. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Pollution. ; Agriculture. ; Radiation Dosimetry and Protection . ; Forestry. ; Animal Physiology. ; Environmental Monitoring.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. An Overview of our research -- 2. Recovery of Food Production from Radioactive Contamination Caused by the Fukushima Nuclear Accident -- 3. Annual Reduction of Transfer Factors of Radiocesium from Soil to Rice Cultivated in a KCl Fertilized and Straw Plowed-in Paddy Field from 2015 to 2021 -- 4. Effects of radiocesium from suspended matter and fallout on agricultural products -- 5. Verification of Uptake and Transport Properties of Cesium in Hydroponically Cultivated Quercus Serrata -- 6. Candidates for breeding target genes related to cesium transport in plants after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident -- 7. Evaluation of the Absorption of Different Forms of Cesium from Soil -- 8. Structure, Composition, and Physicochemical Properties of Radiocesium-Bearing Microparticles Emitted by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident -- 9. Verification of Effects on Crops and Surrounding Environment in Agriculture Using Radioactively Contaminated Grass Silage Compost Made by Aerobic Ultra-High Temperature Fermentation -- 10. Transport of 137Cs into Fruits after External Deposition onto Japanese Persimmon Trees -- 11. Progress Towards Managing Radiocesium Contamination in Orchards -- 12. Overview of Radiocesium Dynamics in Forests: First Decade and Future Perspectives -- 13. Toward the Estimation of Radiocesium Activity Concentration in Trunks of Coppiced Quercus Serrata: Leaf Availability Instead of Felling -- 14. Decomposition of Organic Matters in a Forest Floor Enhanced Downward Migration of Radioactive Cs after the Accident of the FDNPP -- 15. Effect of exchangeable and non-exchangeable potassium in soil on cesium uptake by Quercus serrata seedlings -- 16. Ten-year Transition of Radiocesium Contamination in Wild Mushrooms in the University of Tokyo Forests after the Fukushima Accident -- 17. Challenge to resume production of mushroom bed logs by potassium fertilizer application -- 18. Studies on the revitalization of radioactive-contaminated mushroom log forests: focus on shoots -- 19. Contribution of cesium-bearing microparticles to cesium in soil and river water of the Takase River watershed and their effect on the distribution coefficient -- 20. Global Fallout: Radioactive Materials from Atmospheric Nuclear Tests That Fell Half a Century Ago and Where to Find Them -- 21. Resilience Education Program in Iitate Village for the Young Generation.
    Abstract: This open access book presents the findings from on-site research into radioactive cesium contamination in various agricultural systems affected by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident in March 2011. This fourth volume in the series reports on studies undertaken at contaminated sites such as farmland and forests, focusing on soil, water, mountain, agricultural products, and animals. It also provides additional data collected in the subsequent years to show how the radioactivity levels in agricultural products and their growing environments have changed with time and the route by which radioactive materials entered agricultural products as well as their movement between different components (e.g., soil, water, and trees) within an environmental system (e.g., forests). The book covers various topics, including radioactivity testing of food products; decontamination trials for rice and livestock production; the state of contamination in, trees, mushrooms, and timber; the dynamics of radioactivity distribution in paddy fields and upland forests; damage incurred by the forestry and fishery industries; and the change in consumers’ attitudes. In the series of this book, a real-time radioisotope imaging system has been introduced, a pioneering technique to visualize the movement of cesium in soil and in plants. This is the only book to provide systematic data on the actual change of radioactivity, which is of great value to all researchers who wish to understand the effect of radioactive fallout on agriculture. In addition, it helps the general public better understand radio-contamination issues in the environment. The project is ongoing; the research groups from the Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences of The University of Tokyo continue their work in the field further to evaluate the long-term effects of the Fukushima accident.
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    Pages: XIII, 276 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811993619
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    Keywords: Pollution. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environmental management. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Pollution. ; Water. ; Environmental Management. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Physical settings and water challenges -- Chapter 2. Water resources management framework -- Chapter 3. Water resources management institutions -- Chapter 4. River basin management -- Chapter 5. Water resources allocation and regulation -- Chapter 6. Water rights system -- Chapter 7. Water pricing -- Chapter 8. Groundwater management -- Chapter 9 Water quality management -- Chapter 10. Recycled water use management -- Chapter 11. The strictest water resources management strategy and three redlines -- Chapter 12 River and lake leadership system -- Chapter 13. Water resources asset management -- Chapter 14. Water resources allocation and regulation in Yellow River basin -- Chapter 15. Agricultural water management in northern China -- Chapter 16 Integrated urban and rural water affair management reform: Shanghai and Beijing -- Chapter 17 -- Environmental flow definition and management: a case study of Jiaojiang River -- Chapter 18. Climate change and water resources -- Chapter 19 Conclusions and outlook.
    Abstract: This book explores water resources management issues in China and possible solutions. It analyzes a wide range of general and specific topics, providing case studies and a balanced review of the past and present situation as well as future developments. The book begins with a general introduction and an overview of hydrology, water resources, and development issues in China. It then presents a management framework, including a management system, management institutions, river basin management, water pricing, water rights, and groundwater management, and discusses its implementation, covering water resources allocation and regulation in the Yellow River, integrated water affair management reforms, and agricultural water management in northern China. The last section focuses on the current reforms and hot topics, with strong emphasis on stringent water resource strategies applied to the river and lake principle system, recycled water use and water resources asset management, as well as climate change impacts, and concludes with a summary of the many changes in the water sector in China and a look at the road ahead and the areas that still need to be reformed.
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    Pages: XIX, 455 p. 42 illus., 30 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030619312
    Series Statement: Global Issues in Water Policy, 26
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    Keywords: Pollution. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Environmental chemistry. ; Pollution. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Environmental Chemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Part I Reductive Technologies -- Geochemical Principles of Reductive Remediation Processes -- Nanoscale Zero-Valent Iron Particles for Water Treatment: from Basic Principles to Field-Scale Applications -- Other Chemical Reductive Methods -- Combination of Electrokinetics and nZVI Remediation -- Field Study I: In Situ Chemical Reduction Using Nanoscale Zero-valent Iron Materials to Degrade Chlorinated Hydrocarbons -- Field Study II: Pilot Application of nZVI/DC-combined Methods at Aargau Site -- Part II Oxidative Technologies -- Introduction to Oxidative Technologies for Water Treatment -- Ferrates as Powerful Oxidants in Water Treatment Technologies -- Radical Reactions and Their Application for Water Treatment -- Photo-oxidation Technologies for Advanced Water Treatment -- The Use of Nanomaterials in Electro-Fenton and Photoelectro-Fenton Processes -- Field Study III: Evidence Gained from Site Studies for the Performance of Ferrate(VI) in Water and Wastewater Treatment -- Field Study IV: Arsenic Removal from Groundwater by Ferrate with the Concurrent Disinfecting Effect—Semi-pilot on-site Application -- Field Study V: Combined Oxidation Technology using Ferrates (FeIV–VI) and Hydrogen Peroxide for Rapid and Effective Remediation of Contaminated Water—Comprehensive Practically Focused Study -- Part III Biotechnologies for Water Treatment -- Biotechnologies for Water Treatment -- Enzyme-Based Nanomaterials in Bioremediation -- Bioelectrochemical Processes for the Treatment of Oil-Contaminated Water and Sediments -- Field Study VI: The Effect of Loading Strategies on Removal Efficiencies of a Hybrid Constructed Wetland Treating mixed Domestic and Agro-Industrial Wastewaters -- Field Study VII: Field Study of Three Different Injectable Oxygen Sources to Enhance Mono-Aromatic Solvents in situ Biodegradation -- Field Study VIII: Nano-bioremediation: nZVI for Inorganic and Organic Contamination -- Part IV Biotechnologies for Soil Treatment -- Biotechnologies for Soil Treatment -- Mycoremediation of Contaminated Soils -- Composting Practices for the Remediation of Matrices Contaminated by Recalcitrant Organic Pollutants -- Modern Bioremediation Approaches: Use of Biosurfactants, Emulsifiers, Enzymes, Biopesticides, GMOs -- Field Study IX: Pilot-Scale Composting of PAH-Contaminated Materials—Two Different Approaches -- Field Study X: Oil Waste Processing Using Combination of Physical Pretreatment and Bioremediation -- Part V Ecotoxicology of Both Environmental Pollutants and Nanomaterials Used for Remediation -- Ecotoxicology of Environmental Pollutants -- Ecotoxicity of Nanomaterials Used for Remediation -- VI Future Prospects -- Future Prospects for Treating Contaminants of Emerging Concern in Water and Soils/Sediments -- Part VII Technical Chapters -- Tool I: Characterization of nZVI Mobility in 1D and Cascade Columns by Ferromagnetic Susceptibility Sensor -- Tool II: Membrane Interface Probe -- Tool III: Fracturing for Enhanced Delivery of In situ Remediation Substances in Contaminated Sediments -- Tool IV: Monitoring of nZVI Migration and Fate in the Groundwater Conditions -- Tool V: Microbiological Methods for Monitoring nZVI Performance in Groundwater Conditions.
    Abstract: This edited work presents a comprehensive treatise on the latest progress in the field of selected innovative nanotechnologies, biotechnologies, and their possible combinations for efficient elimination of a broad range of pollutants from various types of water and soil. It covers the underlying principles of all the key technologies (reductive and oxidative technologies for water treatment and biotechnologies for water and soil treatment). Moreover, it includes toxicological evaluation of emerging pollutants and novel engineered nanoparticles, as well as providing results of field-scale verification and application of the most promising technologies. Central aspects covered in this book include: geochemistry of iron, properties of iron nanoparticles (nZVI) and related materials for water treatment, in situ methods for groundwater treatment, evaluation of various combined nano/bio technologies, mechanisms and efficiencies of degradation/dechlorination of chlorinated hydrocarbons (as well as other organic pollutants like POPs, PAHs, etc.), elimination of arsenic and Cr(VI) from water, advanced oxidation processes with a strong focus on high-valent states of iron (ferrates), radical reactions, photooxidation, Fenton reactions, disinfection, and biodegradation including mycoremediation and composting of a wide range of pollutants from water and soil. In addition, technical details of selected strategies adopted for a pilot/full-scale application of key nano-/biotechnologies, i.e. nZVI injection into groundwater, field-scale contaminant monitoring, nanoparticle migration, and microbiological methods for monitoring nZVI performance in groundwater conditions, are presented. Therefore, this multidisciplinary book will be suitable for a broad readership including environmental scientists, practitioners, policymakers, toxicologists, and, of course, students of diverse fields such as materials science, chemistry, biology, geology, hydrogeology, engineering, etc.
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    Pages: XXV, 657 p. 210 illus., 133 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030298401
    Series Statement: Applied Environmental Science and Engineering for a Sustainable Future,
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    Keywords: Pollution. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Environmental chemistry. ; Pollution. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Environmental Chemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Downstream Processing of Biofuels -- 2 Application of Micro-organisms for Biofuel Production -- 3 Influence of Significant Parameters on Cellulase Production by Solid State Fermentation -- 4 Influence of Xenobiotics on Fungal Ligninolytic Enzymes -- 5 Challenges in Bioethanol Production; Effect of Inhibitory Compounds -- 6 Engineering of Zymomonas Mobilis for enhanced Biofuel production -- 7 Sustainable Production of Hydrogen by Algae: Current Status and Future Perspectives -- 8 Bioprocess Parameters for Thermophilic and Mesophilic Biogas Production: Recent Trends and Challenges -- 9 Microbial and Bioinformatics Approach in Biofuel Production -- 10 Substrate Characterization in the Anaerobic Digestion Process. .
    Abstract: This volume is first part of the five-part set on bioenergy research. This volume covers current developments and both basic and advanced concepts in bioenergy production. Based on bioenergy road map, the book will also evaluate about the ratio existing between current challenges associated and practical implementation of these biofuels. The book complies up to-date progressive development in available bioenergy options and discusses opportunities and existing risks. The main objective of the book is to provide insights into the opportunities and required actions for the development of an economically viable bioenergy industry for practical replacement of fossil fuels. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, scientists, capacity builders and policymakers. Also the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of environmental sciences. National and international bioenergy scientists, policy makers will also find this to be a useful read. Other four volumes of this set explore latest developments, commercial opportunities, waste to energy and integrated solution for bioenergy concerns.
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    Pages: XII, 342 p. 82 illus., 57 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789813346116
    Series Statement: Clean Energy Production Technologies,
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    Keywords: Pollution. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Environmental management. ; Pollution. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Environmental Monitoring. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Microbial Contamination of Drinking Water -- Chapter 2. Landscape Perspective to River Pollution: A Case Study of Bentong River, Malaysia -- Chapter 3. Existence of Antibiotics in Waste Water as a Pollution Indicator -- Chapter 4. Application of Artificial Intelligence in Predicting Groundwater Contaminants -- Chapter 5. Arsenic Contamination of Ground Water and its Mitigation Strategies -- Chapter 6. Wastewater Reuse in Peri-Urban Agriculture Ecosystem: Current Scenario, Consequences and Control Measures -- Chapter 7. Nitrogenous wastes and its efficient treatment in wastewater -- Chapter 8. Application of Waste Water In Irrigation and Its Regulation with Special reference to Agriculture Residues -- Chapter 9. Riparian Ecotones-An Important Derivative Of Managing The River Pollution -- Chapter 10. Ecosystem Responses to Pollution in the Ganga River: Key Issues to Address River Management -- Chapter 11. An Overview on Heavy metal Contamination of Water System and Sustainable Approach for Remediation -- Chapter 12. An Overview of Sustainability of Textile Wastewater Management In Textile Sectors -- Chapter 13. Role of Coagulation/ flocculation Technology for the Treatment of Dye Wastewater: Trend and Future Aspect.
    Abstract: Water pollution is a matter of concern for both developing and developed parts of the world. This book presents an overview on water pollution and its sustainable management. The book discusses the fundamental aspects of water pollution as well as advanced sustainable technologies for abating water pollution. It is a comprehensive collection of information related with water pollutants which are extremely harmful to man, other living organisms and to the ecosystems. It is all-inclusive coverage of technical, socio-political, scientific as well as social issues revolving around water pollution and management. The book brings out innovative ideas promoting sustainable technologies and extensively covers the diversity of modern technologies related to prevention of water pollution. Book also covers social aspects of water related issues. It is an essential reading for upper level graduates and undergraduates pursuing environmental studies and researchers in the field of waste water management.
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    Pages: XVI, 331 p. 31 illus., 27 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811583582
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    Keywords: Pollution. ; Sustainability. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Climatology. ; Pollution. ; Sustainability. ; Water. ; Climate Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Dedication -- Citations -- Foreword by Felix D. Dakora -- Foreword by Daniel Nyanganyura -- Preface -- Acknowledgement to Peer Reviewers -- Authors and Contributors -- About the Editors -- Chapter 1: Introduction: Water Resource Management within the Climate Change Context in Africa: Synthesis, Key Findings and Future Challenges -- Chapter 2: Africa-wide trends in development and water resources through a climate change lens -- Chapter 3: Water Resource Availability and Quality in the North Africa Region under Climate Change -- Chapter 4: Climate Change and Water Resources in West Africa: A Case Study of Ivory Coast, Benin, Burkina Faso and Senegal -- Chapter 5: Climate change impact on hydrological regimes and extreme events in southern Africa -- Chapter 6: Historic climatic variability and change: the importance of managing Holocene and Late Pleistocene groundwater in the Limpopo River Basin, southern Africa -- Chapter 7: A framework for IWRM in the Water-Energy-Food Nexus for the Senegal River Delta -- Chapter 8: Cumulative Impacts of Climate Change Variability around the Goronyo Dam in the Iullemmeden Basin, Northwest Nigeria -- Chapter 9: Lentic-Lotic Water System Response to Anthropogenic and Climatic Factors in Kenya and their Sustainable Management -- Chapter 10: Hydrology and climate impacts on streamflow and sediment yield in the Nyando River Basin, Kenya -- Chapter 11: Saharan agriculture in the Algerian oasis: limited adaptation to environmental, social and economic changes -- Chapter 12: Water management policy for freshwater security in the context of climate change in Senegal -- Chapter 13: Assessment of Hydrological Impacts of Climate Change on the Diarha Watershed -- Chapter 14: Water resources in the Sahel and adaptation of agriculture to climate change: Burkina Faso -- Chapter 15: Impacts of climate change on water resources in the Volta River Basin: reducing vulnerability and enhancing livelihoods and sustainable development -- Chapter 16: Potential Transboundary Impacts of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam under Climate Change and Variability -- Chapter 17: Strengthening flood and drought risk management tools for the Lake Chad basin -- Chapter 18: Developing a Framework for the Water-Energy-Food Nexus in South Africa -- Chapter 19:Mainstreaming Climate Change into Transboundary River Basins: a SADC Regional Case Study -- Chapter 20: Does the use of local knowledge in complex systems reduce vulnerability to climate change? Insights from nexus water management in the Niger basin -- Chapter 21: Proposed research, science, technology and innovation to address current and future challenges of climate change and water resource management in Africa -- Index. .
    Abstract: This book dedicated to “Climate Change and Water Resources in Africa” sets out the many challenges and implications of climatic change for freshwater resources in Africa, including its rivers, lakes and aquifers. Under the influence of a range of human factors, the status of water resources in Africa has been changing for decades, transpiring in changes in water flow and variability, falling groundwater levels, changes in rainfall levels and timing, as well as overall decreasing water quality. Indeed, change is not new in this context. Climate change, however, will strongly accelerate the rate of change, affecting the ability of people and societies to respond in a timely manner to address their own needs. With this in mind, this book has been dedicated to providing a deeper analysis of the effects of climate change on water resources in some of the most vulnerable areas in Africa, including the approaches that may help reduce or mitigate the impacts of climate change. In this regard, while there is no quick fix to the pressures imposed on water resources by climate change, it is clear that increasing the resilience of ecosystems and communities to extreme events such as flooding and drought, and integrating climate change risks and opportunities into development decision making, will be key. It is also important that wealthier countries as well as major current GHG-emitting countries assume responsibility for their historic GHG emissions and support those countries that are most impacted by those emissions to adapt to such impacts, while reducing their own carbon footprints. As a whole, this book intends to contribute to the debate around climate change in relation to water resources management in the African continent, and in particular inform policy decisions and actions that will improve governments’ and communities’ ability to manage the challenges of climate change and variability in relation to the aquatic ecosystems upon which they depend.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXX, 521 p. 214 illus., 193 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030612252
    DDC: 363.73
    Language: English
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  • 93
    Keywords: Pollution. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Green chemistry. ; Economic development. ; Pollution. ; Water. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Green Chemistry. ; Development Studies.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Characterization of fresh market wastewater and solid wastes -- 2. Fresh market wastes Management Practices and Their Impact on Human Health -- 3. Treatment Technologies of fresh market wastewater -- 4. Generation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons from Microalgae Biomass of fresh Market Wastewater Phycoremediation -- 5. Application of Natural Coagulants for fresh market wastewater Treatment -- 6. Anaerobic Digestion of fresh solid wastes -- 7. Electricity production from fresh solid wastes using microbial fuel cells -- 8. Remediation of xenobiotics in fresh market wastewater using nanotechnoogy -- 9. Biofilter Aquaponic system for nutrients removal from fresh market wastewater -- 10. Reduction of poultry slaughterhouse wastewater pollutants using sequencing batch reactors (SBR) enhanced by composite fibre for safe disposal.
    Abstract: This book focuses on the prospects of fresh market waste management in developing countries. It characterizes fresh market wastewater and solid wastes, and highlights the human health impact of corresponding waste management practices. With regard to treatment technologies, the book discusses the anaerobic digestion of fresh solid wastes; the application of natural coagulants for wastewater treatment; the remediation of xenobiotics in wastewater using nanotechnology; and biofilter aquaponic systems for nutrient removal. All of these technologies are recent innovations, offer several concrete advantages, and can be applied in developing countries as non-central treatment systems. In addition, the book covers electricity production from fresh solid wastes using microbial fuel cells, demonstrating the potential held by recycling fresh market wastewater and solid wastes.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XI, 178 p. 33 illus., 18 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030426415
    Series Statement: Water Science and Technology Library, 92
    DDC: 363.73
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  • 94
    Keywords: Pollution. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Pollution. ; Water. ; Environmental Monitoring. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Current situation of water pollution in China -- Challenges and opportunities to treat water pollution -- Facing water pollution under rapid changing environment: China’s experiences -- Conclusion.
    Abstract: This book mainly provides the current status of water pollution faced by China under rapid changing environment and the actions that have been taken for prevention and treatment of water pollution. It points out that the water pollution situation is severe. Facing water pollution, China’s experiences include several aspects on source control and pollution interception, internal nutrient removal of sediment, ecological restoration, and water transfer policy. There exists both the opportunity and challenge for the prevention and control of water pollution in China. The book contains numerous charts and diagrams which further illustrating China’s paths to clean water.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VIII, 96 p. 29 illus., 19 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811900914
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Water Science and Technology,
    DDC: 363.73
    Language: English
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  • 95
    Keywords: Pollution. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environmental protection. ; Civil engineering. ; Pollution. ; Water. ; Soil and Water Protection.
    Description / Table of Contents: Background -- Research design -- Linking traffic and land use to stormwater quality -- Human health risk assessment from toxic chemical pollutants in stormwater -- Implications for stormwater management and recommendations for future research.
    Abstract: This book presents a detailed analysis in relation to human health risk assessment of the main toxic chemical pollutants in urban stormwater generated from urban traffic and land use activities. The knowledge presented in this book was derived based on comprehensive experimental investigations including field sampling, laboratory testing, mathematical modelling, spatial analysis and multivariate and univariate statistical data analyses. The key highlights of the book include the quantitative assessment of the human health risk posed by key toxic chemical pollutants in urban stormwater and the development of linkages between risk and traffic and land use. Additionally, a suite of mathematical equations are presented to predict human health risk based on traffic and land use characteristics through mathematical modelling. These outcomes can significantly assist in effective stormwater risk management under changing traffic and land use in the urban environment. The knowledge presented is of particular interest to readers such as stormwater treatment design specialists, decision-makers and urban planners since these outcomes provide practical suggestions and recommendations for effective urban stormwater treatment design.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VIII, 86 p. 58 illus., 49 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9789811996160
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Water Science and Technology,
    DDC: 363.73
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  • 96
    Keywords: Pollution. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environment. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Pollution. ; Water. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Monitoring.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Introduction to the concepts and use of Era Acute -- Environmental Risk Management Applications of Era Acute -- An Era Acute Model Overview -- Testing and Validating against Historic Spills -- Handling uncertainty and Sensitivity of Era Acute towards input Parameters -- Supplementary Information 1.
    Abstract: This open access book introduces readers to a new methodology for assessing the risks to the marine environment following accidental oil spills. The methodology will soon be implemented on the Norwegian Continental Shelf and will be complemented by guidelines for its use in a regulatory framework. The brief book is intended to provide international readers with a basic grasp of what the ERA Acute methodology consists of, what its applications are, and the underlying impact and restoration models used in its development. The content is divided into three main parts: an introduction and overview of risk management applications for generalists at the management level, a model overview for generalist scientists, and a more detailed final section for risk assessment professionals, which presents the results of the validation and sensitivity testing. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVI, 119 p. 35 illus., 34 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030701765
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science,
    DDC: 363.73
    Language: English
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  • 97
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    Online Resource
    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
    Keywords: Pollution. ; Building materials. ; Sustainability. ; Pollution. ; Wood, fabric, and textiles. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: Microfiber Pollution – A Sustainability Issue -- Microfiber Shedding of Textile Materials – Mechanism and Analysis Techniques -- Factors Influencing Microfiber Shedding – Role of Textile and Apparel Characteristics -- Domestic Laundry – A major cause of microfiber shedding -- Impact of microfiber/Microplastic pollution -- Microfiber Pollution Prevention - Mitigation Strategies and Challenges.
    Abstract: This book provides insights into microfiber pollution in textile industries that would help researchers and professionals to work from the textile point of view to mitigate the problem, and create a green sustainable future. Microplastic pollution has received great importance due to its adverse environmental and health impact. Microplastic particles are found to contaminate the ecosystem. Research has reported microplastics on seashores, in deep seas, freshwater systems including rivers and lakes, and most importantly in the air. Various land-based and water-based organisms are also contaminated with microplastics. The most serious issue is when these particles are found in the food chain and air which can reach the human system. It has been estimated that human beings can intake up to 1,21,000 microplastic particles in a year through food and inhalation. Being one of the most polluting industries, the contribution of Textile industries in microplastic pollution is extremely higher (around 35%). This book addresses the issue of microfiber/microplastic pollution cause by various techniques including home laundry and the ways to alleviate it.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 243 p. 53 illus., 48 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811941856
    Series Statement: Sustainable Textiles: Production, Processing, Manufacturing & Chemistry,
    DDC: 363.73
    Language: English
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  • 98
    Online Resource
    Online Resource
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Pollution. ; Environmental management. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Environmental health. ; Chemicals Safety measures. ; Pollution. ; Environmental Management. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Environmental Health. ; Chemical Safety.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2: Pesticides in our food -- Chapter 3. The plastics revolution -- Chapter 4. Toxic metals -- Chapter 5. The Indestructibles -- Chapter 6. Air pollutants -- Chapter 7. Chemicals from paper manufacture and use -- Chapter 8. Chemical exposure in the workplace -- Chapter 9. Fluorocarbons -- Chapter 10: Radiation -- Chapter 11. How do our bodies deal with chemicals? -- Chapter 12: Genetic variability and the risk of disease – the advantages and disadvantages of being different -- Chapter 13. Environmental chemicals and our genes -- Chapter 14. Environmental chemicals and mitochondria -- Chapter 15. Environmental chemicals and our immune system -- Chapter 16: Just because the amounts are small, does it mean they are safe? -- Chapter 17. What can we do for a better future?.
    Abstract: This book provides extensive information on the chemicals that inhabit our environment, our food, our water and our air and the impact that they may be having on human health. The author is a medical scientist, with training in the law. The book documents current understanding about pesticides in food, the plastics revolution, toxic metals, air, water and electronic waste pollutants, chemical exposure in the workplace, radiation pollutants, chemical exposure and hearing loss, how our bodies deal with chemicals, genetic variability and the risk of disease, the effect of chemicals on genes, mitochondria and the immune system and what we can do about it all. Industrialisation has resulted in many thousands of chemicals, which are being continuously developed and often escaping from where they are used into our human environment, without us really knowing enough about them. In high dosages or with continuous small dosage, the evidence suggests, that many of them could interfere with human health and some of them are known to be doing so. But for the vast majority, we are left wondering whether some could be responsible for some diseases the causes of which are inadequately understood. Every chapter is thoroughly reinforced with several pages of references from the peer-reviewed literature.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 241 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030803384
    DDC: 363.73
    Language: English
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  • 99
    Online Resource
    Online Resource
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Pollution. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environment. ; Environmental chemistry. ; Chemistry, Technical. ; Nanotechnology. ; Pollution. ; Water. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Chemistry. ; Industrial Chemistry. ; Nanotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Introduction -- Chapter 2 Towards the Development of Compact and High Efficiency Adsorption Heat Pumps -- Chapter 3 Synthesis and Characterization of Various MOFs and MOFs-Zeolite Com-posites: Water Adsorption and Rapid Cooling Production -- Chapter 4 Specific Heat Capacity of Carbon-based Composites for Adsorption Heat Pump and Desalination Applications -- Chapter 5 Characterizing Adsorbent Materials Employing Atomic Force Microscopy -- Chapter 6 Advanced Adsorbents for Ecological Applications: Water Harvesting from the Atmosphere and Recuperation Heat and Moisture in Ventilation Systems -- Chapter 7 Thermochemical Conversion of Lignocellulosic Waste to Activated Carbon: A Potential Resource for Industrial Wastewater Treatment -- Chapter 8 Carbon Nanomaterial-based Adsorbents for Water Protection -- Chapter 9 Nanoparticles-based Adsorbents for Water Pollutants Removal.
    Abstract: This book provides a cross-disciplinary, multi-scale assessment of the development of adsorption-based refrigerants and super-adsorbent-based wastewater purification. The book covers two major aspects from the 21st century, including the development of an environmentally benign adsorption cooling system and the preparation of a super-adsorbent for water purification. Although work has been published on these topics, the authors present the latest findings and introduce some new perspectives. The book is written as a reference book with contributions from global field experts and will appeal to water engineers, chemists, environmentalists, physicists, material scientists, nano-technologists, and environmental technologists.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VIII, 265 p. 111 illus., 94 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030938451
    Series Statement: Springer Water,
    DDC: 363.73
    Language: English
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  • 100
    Online Resource
    Online Resource
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Pollution. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Atmospheric science. ; Civil engineering. ; Climatology. ; Sustainability. ; Pollution. ; Water. ; Atmospheric Science. ; Civil Engineering. ; Climate Sciences. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Resilience Of Large Water Management Infrastructure -- Chapter 2. Survey Of Water Managers For 21st Century Challenges -- Chapter 3. Current Approaches For Resilience Assessment -- Chapter 4. Application Of Numerical Atmospheric Models -- Chapter 5. Infrastructure-Relevant Storms Of The Last Century -- Chapter 6. Sensitivity Of Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP) -- Chapter 7. A Recommended Paradigm Shift In The Approach To Risks To Large Water Infrastructure In The Coming Decades -- Chapter 8. Safety Design of Water Infrastructures In A Modern Era.
    Abstract: Infrastructure that manages our water resources (such as, dams and reservoirs, irrigation systems, channels, navigation waterways, water and wastewater treatment facilities, storm drainage systems, urban water distribution and sanitation systems), are critical to all sectors of an economy. Realizing the importance of water infrastructures, efforts have already begun on understanding the sustainability and resilience of such systems under changing conditions expected in the future. The goal of this collected work is to raise awareness among civil engineers of the various implications of landscape change and non-climate drivers on the resilience of water management infrastructure. It identifies the knowledge gaps and then provides effective and complementary approaches to assimilate knowledge discovery on local (mesoscale)-to-regional landscape drivers to improve practices on design, operations and preservation of large water infrastructure systems.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 124 p. 42 illus., 37 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030264321
    DDC: 363.73
    Language: English
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