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    Translational Neuroscience of Speech and Language Disorders (2020)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neuroscience.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Translational Neuroscience of Speech and Language Disorders: State of the Art. -2. Translational Neuroscience of Aphasia and Adult Language Rehabilitation. -3. Treatment and intervention approaches for the improvement of language abilities in neurodegenerative diseases -- 4. Neural and Genetic Mechanisms of Dyslexia -- 5. The role of memory systems in neurodevelopmental disorders of language -- 6. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and Language/Speech: Can patients benefit from a combined therapeutic approach? -- 7. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Aphasia Rehabilitation -- 8. The Cerebellum: A Therapeutic Target in Treating Speech and Language Disorders -- 9. Navigated rTMS for Mapping the Language Network in Preoperative Settings: Current Status and Future Prospects -- 10. Presurgical Language fMRI in Epilepsy: An Introduction -- 11. Lesion-symptom mapping in speech and language disorders: a translational perspective.
    Abstract: This edited volume provides the first presentation of the state-of-the-art in the application of modern Neuroscience research in predicting, preventing and alleviating the negative sequelae of neurodevelopmental, acquired, or neurodegenerative conditions on speech and language. It brings together contributions from several leading experts in a markedly broad range of disciplines, including Speech and Language Therapy, Neuropsychology and Neurology, but also Neurosurgery, Neuroimaging and Neurostimulation, as well as Engineering and Genetics.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVII, 290 p. 18 illus., 8 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030356873
    Series Statement: Contemporary Clinical Neuroscience,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-35687-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-35687-3
    DDC: 612.8
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    Neurosecretion: Secretory Mechanisms (2020)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Anatomy. ; Internal medicine. ; Cytology. ; Biochemistry. ; Neuroscience. ; Anatomy. ; Internal Medicine. ; Cell Biology. ; Biochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Neurosecretion: A Historical Overview -- Neurosecretion: Hypothalamic Somata versus Neurohypophysial Terminals -- Cyclic ADP-Ribose and Heat Regulate Oxytocin Release via CD38 and TRPM2 in the Hypothalamus -- Somato-Dendritic Secretion of Neuropeptides -- Neurosecretory Vesicles: Structure, Distribution, Release and Breakdown -- Molecular Controls on Regulated Neurotransmitter and Neurohormone Secretion -- Secretory Astrocytes -- Action Potential-Induced Ca2+ Influx for Both Acute and Sustained Insulin Secretion in Pancreatic Beta Cells -- Plasticity in the Morphology of Lactotrophs and Folliculo-Stellate Cells and Prolactin Secretion -- Neuroendocrine and Metabolic Regulation of Plasma Growth Hormone Secretory Profiles -- Role of the TWIK-Related Potassium (TREK)-1 Channels in the Regulation of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) Secretion from Pituitary Corticotropes -- How Do Bacterial Neurotoxins Affect Neurosecretion? -- Secretory Mechanisms in Paramecium.
    Abstract: How do electrical activity and calcium signals in neurons influence the secretion of peptide hormones? This volume presents the current state of knowledge regarding the electrical, calcium signaling and synaptic properties of neuroendocrine systems from both vertebrate and invertebrate systems. The contributions span in vivo and in vitro studies that address: state‐dependent plasticity, relevance of firing patterns, membrane properties, calcium flux (including dynamic imaging and homeostasis), and molecular mechanisms of exocytosis, including from non-neuronal secretory cells. The chapters focus not only on research results but also on how experiments are conducted using state-of-the-art techniques, and how the resulting data are interpreted. While there are many books on the secretory properties of neurons, this is the first to focus on the distinctive secretory properties of neuroendocrine neurons. Accordingly, it offers an important text for undergraduate and graduate neuroscience students, and will also appeal to established scientists and postdoctoral fellows. This is the eighth volume in the Masterclass in Neuroendocrinology series* - now a co-publication between Springer Nature and the INF (International Neuroendocrine Federation). *Volumes 1-7 published by Wiley.
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    Pages: XIII, 307 p. 65 illus., 43 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030229894
    Series Statement: Masterclass in Neuroendocrinology, 8
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-22989-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-22989-4
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    Aging and Hearing : Causes and Consequences (2020)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Otorhinolaryngology. ; Neuroscience. ; Otorhinolaryngology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Ch 1: Listening to All Voices: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Understanding Hearing in Aging -- Ch 2: Genetic and Molecular Aspects of the Aging Auditory System -- Ch 3: The Aging Cochlea and Auditory Nerve -- Ch 4: Age-Related Changes in the Auditory Brainstem and Inferior Colliculus -- Ch 5: Age related changes in the primate auditory cortex -- Ch 6: The Aging Auditory System: Electrophysiology -- Ch 7: Age-Related Changes in Segregation of Sound Sources -- Ch 8: Causes and Consequences of Age-Related Hearing Loss -- Ch 9: Age-Related Changes in Speech Understanding: Peripheral versus Cognitive Influences -- Ch 10: Aging, Hearing Loss, and Listening Effort: Imaging Studies of the Aging Listener -- Ch 11: Functional Consequences of Impaired Hearing in Older Adults and Implications for Intervention -- Ch 12: Emerging Clinical Translational Treatment Strategies for Age-Related Hearing Loss.
    Abstract: This volume provides contemporary discussions on new developments in aging research. It serves as an important update on the current state of research on the aging auditory system. Listening to All Voices: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Understanding Hearing in Aging Karen S. Helfer and Edward L. Bartlett Genetic and Molecular Aspects of the Aging Auditory System Shinichi Someya and Mi-Jung Kim The Aging Cochlea and Auditory Nerve Kevin K. Ohlemiller and Christopher Spankovich Age-Related Changes in the Auditory Brainstem and Inferior Colliculus Josef Syka Age-Related Changes in the Primate Auditory Cortex Gregg Recanzone The Aging Auditory System: Electrophysiology Kelly C. Harris Age-Related Changes in Segregation of Sound Sources Frederick J. Gallun and Virginia Best Causes and Consequences of Age-Related Hearing Loss Jennifer A. Deal, Nicholas S. Reed, Emily C. Pedersen, and Frank R. Lin Age-Related Changes in Speech Understanding: Peripheral versus Cognitive Influences Sandra Gordon-Salant, Maureen J. Shader, and Arthur Wingfield Aging, Hearing Loss, and Listening Effort: Imaging Studies of the Aging Listener Stefanie E. Kuchinsky and Kenneth I. Vaden, Jr. Functional Consequences of Impaired Hearing in Older Adults and Implications for Intervention Larry E. Humes, M. Kathleen Pichora-Fuller, and Louise Hickson Emerging Clinical Translational Treatment Strategies for Age-Related Hearing Loss Robert D. Frisina, Carlos J. Cruz, Tanika T. Williamson, Xiaoxia Zhu, and Bo Ding .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVII, 323 p. 62 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030493677
    Series Statement: Springer Handbook of Auditory Research, 72
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-49367-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-49367-7
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    ESR Spectroscopy for Life Science Applications: An Introduction (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Radiology. ; Spectrum analysis. ; Pharmaceutical chemistry. ; Nutrition   . ; Biomedical Research. ; Radiology. ; Spectroscopy. ; Pharmaceutics. ; Nutrition.
    Description / Table of Contents: Ch 1: Electron Spin Resonance- An Introdcution -- Ch 2: ESR – Applications in Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Science -- Ch 3: ESR Applications in Paleontology and Geochronology -- Ch 4: ESR Applications in Food Science.
    Abstract: This book introduces the audience with basic theoretical and experimental aspects of Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) Spectroscopy. It further talks about ESR spectroscopy applications in Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Science, Paleontology & Geochronology and Food Science. Mathematical details have been kept to a necessary minimum and emphasis is given to highlight the applications of the technique.
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    Pages: X, 72 p. 32 illus., 22 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030641986
    Series Statement: Techniques in Life Science and Biomedicine for the Non-Expert,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-64198-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-64198-6
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    Prions and Diseases (2023)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Human physiology. ; Neurology . ; Life sciences. ; Physiology. ; Neuroscience. ; Human Physiology. ; Neurology. ; Life Sciences. ; Animal Physiology. ; Life Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I: HISTORY -- Chapter 1: Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy: from its beginnings to Daniel Carleton Gajdusek -- Part II: GENERAL ASPECTS OF PRIONS -- Chapter 2: The Rich Chemistry of the Copper and Zinc Sites in Cellular Prion Protein -- Chapter 3: Mammalian Prion Structures -- Chapter 4: Insoluble Cellular Prion Protein and Other Neurodegeneration-related Misfolded Protein Aggregates in the Brain of Asymptomatic Individuals -- Part III: CONVERSION AND STRAIN OF PRIONS -- Chapter 5: Prion Conversion and Deformed Templating -- Chapter 6: Prion Strain Interference -- Chapter 7: Molecular Mechanisms Encoding Strains of Prions and Prion-Like Misfolded Proteins -- Chapter 8: Cofactor Involvement in Prion Propagation -- Chapter 9: Prion Protein Conversion and Lipids -- Part IV: ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSMISSION OF PRIONS -- Chapter 10: Prions in the Environment -- Chapter 11: Environmentally Acquired Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy -- Chapter 12: Risk of Transmission of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease by Blood Transfusion -- Chapter 13: Species Barriers in Prion Disease -- Part V: MODELLING OF PRIONS -- Chapter 14: Modeling the Cell Biology of Prions -- Chapter 15: Transgenic Mice Modelling in Prion Diseases -- Chapter 16: Stem Cell Models in Prion Research -- Chapter 17: Drosophila Models of Prion Diseases -- Part VI: HUMAN PRION DISEASES AND OTHER PATHOLOGIES -- Chapter 18: Human Sporadic Prion Diseases -- Chapter 19 Genetic Creutzfeldt-Jakob and Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker Diseases -- Chapter 20: Glycoform-selective Prions in Sporadic and Inherited Variably Protease-sensitive Prionopathies -- Chapter 21: The Spectrum of Tau Pathology in Human Prion Disease -- Chapter 22: Prion Protein Complex with mGluR5 Mediates Amyloid-ß Synaptic Loss in Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 23: Prion and Cancers -- Chapter 24: Protective Role of Cellular Prion Protein in Tissue Ischemic/Reperfusion Injury -- Part VII: ANIMAL PRION DISEASES -- Chapter 25: Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy -- Chapter 26: Classical and Atypical Scrapie in Sheep and Goats -- Chapter 27: Research models for studying chronic wasting disease -- Part VIII: YEAST PRIONS -- Chapter 28: Introduction to Yeast and Fungal Prions -- Chapter 29: Yeast Prions Are Folded, In-Register Parallel Amyloids Subject to Multiple Anti-prion Systems -- Part IX: DIAGNOSIS AND HUMAN PRION SURVEILLANCE -- Chapter 30: Real-time quaking-induced conversion (QuIC) assays for the detection and diagnosis of human prion diseases -- Chapter 31: Protein Misfolding Cyclic Amplification -- Chapter 32: Skin Misfolded Proteins as Biomarkers for Diagnosis of Prion and Prion-like Diseases -- Chapter 33: Diagnosis of Prion Disease: Conventional Approaches -- Chapter 34: Human Prion Disease Surveillance -- Part X: TREATMENT -- Chapter 35: Overview on Treatment of Prion Diseases and Decontamination of Prions -- Chapter 36: Gene Therapy Strategies for Prophylactic and Therapeutic Treatments of Human Prion Diseases -- Chapter 37: Immunomodulation.
    Abstract: Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE), now known as prion diseases, have been recognized for nearly 300 years in animals and almost 100 years in humans. Modern studies, including protein-misfolding cyclic amplification (PMCA), have greatly advanced our understanding of the pathogenesis of prion diseases and facilitated the identification of new prion diseases in animals and humans. In the second edition of Prions and Diseases, more than 60 leading researchers and clinicians worldwide provide an up-to-date discussion of these unique infectious pathogens and their associated diseases. The book provides up-to-date knowledge about the etiology, pathogenesis, classification, histopathological, and clinical aspects of the full range of animal and human prion diseases. As a result, the book contains the most authoritative views about the past, present, and future of prions and prion diseases covering fresh perspectives on important emerging topics such as inherited human prion disease, stem-cell models in prion research, human prion disease surveillance, and gene therapy strategies.
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    Pages: XII, 793 p. 81 illus., 62 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031205651
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-20565-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-20565-1
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    LGBT Populations and Cancer in the Global Context (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Medical policy. ; Quality of life. ; Biomedical Research. ; Health Policy. ; Quality of Life Research.
    Description / Table of Contents: Foreword: Challenges & Opportunities for LGBT Populations and Cancer in Global Oncology -- Introduction -- Africa -- A Double Dose Of Stigma – Being Gay And Living With Cancer In Kenya -- Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Cancer in South Africa -- Americas -- Making the Situation of TLGBI People around Cancer visible: Observations from the Andean Region -- Cancer Care Challenges for the LGBT Population in Brazil -- Cancer and the SGM Population in Canada and the United States of America -- South-East Asia -- The South-East Asia Region: Societal Conditions for LGBT Health and Cancer Research -- Europe -- Foreword: The Eurocentralasian Lesbian* Community Perspective on Cancer and LBQ women: Advocating for more Research and Activism Collaboration -- LGBT+ and Cancer in the WHO European Region: Current Situation in 12 Eastern European and Central Asian Countries -- Sexual and Gender Minorities and Cancer in Germany: The Striking Absence of Understanding their Cancer-related Needs -- LGBT Populations and Cancer in the UK -- Eastern Mediterranean -- LGBT Populations and Cancer in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: Insights and Challenges with a Focus on Lebanon -- Western Pacific -- LGBT Populations and Cancer in Australia and New Zealand -- Challenges in Cancer Control Confronting the LGBT Population in China: Health Risks, Unique Barriers, and Unmet Needs -- What Have We Learned about Cancer and the Global LGBT Community? -- Index.
    Abstract: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) also known as sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations have been the focus of global attention. Most importantly, LGBT populations have been addressed in the context of human rights in multiple reports and other activities by the United Nations and other international organizations. There is great variation among countries in the recognition of LGBT individuals’ human rights. A global focus on LGBT populations’ health is still limited, with the notable exception of HIV research. This book on LGBT populations and cancer in the global context is, therefore, an important step in that it will broaden the focus on LGBT populations’ health. Globally, cancer is the second leading cause of death. Cancer morbidity and mortality are increasing disproportionately among populations in lower-income countries. A review conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) found that of the 82% of member states (158) countries, only 35% of the national cancer control plans addresses vulnerable population, including LGBT populations. These findings reflect an increasing awareness about equity when addressing cancer prevention and control, including LGBT populations. This book addresses LGBT populations’ cancer burden across countries that range from high- to low-income countries to support efforts in diverse countries that are working towards reducing LGBT populations’ cancer burden. It documents place-specific challenges that impede progress towards reducing the LGBT cancer burden as well as critically assesses the variation in cancer control efforts that target LGBT populations and cancer to support progress at a global scale. This book includes six sections that cover the six WHO regions, with each chapter written by an author from the specific region s/he is covering. Each chapter makes use of a template that contextualizes the region, local data collection/availability, risk factors, cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 335 p. 3 illus., 2 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031065859
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-06585-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-06585-9
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    Flexible High Performance Magnetic Field Sensors : On-Scalp Magnetoencephalography and Other Applications (2022)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Nanotechnology. ; Biophysics. ; Imaging systems in biology. ; Neuroscience. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering. ; Nanoengineering. ; Bioanalysis and Bioimaging. ; Biological Imaging.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1 -- Optically-Pumped Magnetometers Compatible with Large Transient Magnetic Fields -- Small animal biomagnetism applications -- Supine OPM-MEG in Multi-layer Cylindrical Shield -- Ambulatory MEG Arrays -- Part 2 -- "Tri-axial helium-4 optically-pumped -- magnetometers for MEG" -- Person-Sized Magnetoencephalography Systems with Optically Pumped Magnetometers -- On-scalp MEG with High-Tc SQUIDs -- "Fiber Coupled OPM in Purely Coil -- Shielded Environment" -- SERF-OPM usability for MEG in two-layer shielded rooms -- Turning OPM-MEG into a Wearable Technology -- Part 3 -- OPM Gradiometer for Magnetorelaxometry -- Unshielded High Bandwidth Magnetorelaxometry of Magnetic Nanoparticles with Optically Pumped Magnetometers -- Adult Magnetocardiography: Principles and Clinical Practice -- Fetal Magnetocardiography with OPMs -- Emerging MR sensors for biomagnetic measurements -- Index.
    Abstract: This contributed volume reviews the latest advances in all the new technologies currently developed for MagnetoEncephaloGraphy (MEG) recordings, as well as sensor technologies and integrated sensor arrays for on-scalp MEG. The book gives an account of the first MEG imaging studies and explores the new field of feasible, experimental paradigms of on-scalp MEG. This is an ideal book for engineers, researchers, and students in the neurosciences interested in MEG imaging. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: IX, 315 p. 104 illus., 88 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031053634
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05363-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-05363-4
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    Personalized Food Intervention and Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder Management (2020)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neuroscience.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Introduction Food and Brain -- 2. Food and Behavior -- 3. Food and Psychological Wellbeing -- 4. Food and Cognition -- 5. Autism and Food -- 6. Healthy Brains: Types of Food and their Active Pharmacological Ingredients -- 5. Dieting: Importance of Diet and Diet Types -- 6. Nutrigenomics -- 7. Epigenetics -- 8. Gut Microbiota (microbiome) -- 9. Personalized Nutrition -- 10. Vegetables -- 11. Fruits -- 12. Nuts, Seeds and Spices -- 13. Grains [Oats, Barley & Quinoa] -- 14. Seafood [fish like Salmon, Oyster, Sea vegetables (algae)] -- 15. Other -- 16. Autism Management through Food and Diet -- 17. Personalized Nutrition Therapy.
    Abstract: The book focuses on implications of traditional and processed foods for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) intervention and management. Numerous phytonutrients and pharmacologically active compounds in edible natural products and diet could influence and offer protection to neuronal dysfunction that occurs due to ASD. The neuroprotective effects of various fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds phytochemicals, and other natural bioactive ingredients against ASD and related conditions are discussed. Topics such as the possible neuroprotective mechanism of action of these foods and the therapeutic role of antioxidants in relation to ASD are addressed. This book also highlights the scope of using anti-inflammatory agents and antioxidants to promote neurogenesis and improve other symptoms in ASD. It emphasizes personalized nutritional approaches with dietary management of neurodevelopmental disorders/ASD cases. Information in this book is relevant to researchers in the field of complementary and alternative medicine, nutraceuticals, neuroscience, agriculture, nutrition, and food science. This volume is beneficial to students of varying levels, and across multiple disciplines.
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    Pages: XX, 693 p. 111 illus., 68 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030304027
    Series Statement: Advances in Neurobiology, 24
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-30402-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-30402-7
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    Druggable Lipid Signaling Pathways (2020)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Pharmacology. ; Medical genetics. ; Cancer. ; Lipids. ; Biomedical Research. ; Pharmacology. ; Medical Genetics. ; Cancer Biology. ; Lipidology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Introduction of Druggable Lipid Signaling Pathway -- Biosynthetic Enzymes of Membrane Glycerophospholipid Diversity as Therapeutic Targets for Drug Development -- Druggable Prostanoid Pathway -- Targeting Leukotrienes as a Therapeutic Strategy to Prevent Comorbidities Associated with Metabolic Stress -- Epoxy Fatty Acids are Promising Targets for Treatment of Pain, Cardiovascular Disease and Other Indications Characterized by Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Endoplasmic Stress and Inflammation -- Druggable Sphingolipid Pathway -- Druggable Lysophospholipid Pathway -- Druggable targets in endocannabinoid signaling -- Drugging the phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) and phosphatidylinositol 4-kinase (PI4K) family of enzymes for treatment of cancer, immune disorders, and viral/parasitic infections -- Druggable Lipid GPCRs: Past, Present, and Prospects. .
    Abstract: This edited work presents a series of reviews focusing on Druggable Lipid Signaling Pathways. It enables researchers in both academic institutions and industry as well as physicians to understand historical aspects of lipid signaling and future directions of drug discovery targeting lipid signaling pathways. This book provides 9 pathways including acyltransferases, prostanoids, leukotrienes, epoxy fatty acids, sphingolipids, lysophospholipids, endocannabinoids, phosphoinositides, and lipid GPCRs. Readers will discover the importance of each lipid signaling pathway that contributes to broad range of diseases including neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases, pain, metabolic syndromes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, dermatological diseases, fibrosis, inflammation, etc. Also, readers will recognize that many drugs targeting lipid signaling have been clinically used. Drugs currently under development are also discussed in each chapter, which includes some information about clinical trials and strategic drug designs. .
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    Pages: VI, 260 p. 33 illus., 21 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030506216
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1274
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-50621-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-50621-6
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    Essentials of Tissue and Cells Banking (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Cytology. ; Internal medicine. ; Hematology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Cell Biology. ; Internal Medicine. ; Hematology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Live Donors of Tissue -- Deceased Tissue Donors -- Banking and Use of Umbilical Cord Blood -- Ocular tissue banking -- Banking of Heart Valves -- Cryopreservation and Banking of Haematopoietic Progenitor Cells -- Storage, Processing and Preservation -- Cryopreservation in tissue banking -- Sterilisation by Irradiation -- Screening the tissue donor for infectious agents -- Contamination in the Tissue Way -- Establishing a Quality System in a Tissue Establishment -- IT System requirements for Tissue and Cell Banking -- Ethical and Regulatory Aspects of Cell and Tissue Banking -- Human embryonic stem cell banking for clinical applications – 20 years from their isolation.
    Abstract: It has been 10 years since the first edition of ‘Essentials of Tissue Banking’ has been published. There is still relatively little published on the technical and scientific principles on routine tissue and cell banking based on scientific principles. The 1st edition was very successful and, after a 10 year gap, there is a need of an update and an expansion of the book’s remit. The format of the book follows that of the previous edition- split into 5 sections. Management of donors and the banking of common tissues and cells; Principles of storage and processing of tissues and cells; Ensuring the safety of the products by testing the donor, the tissues and the environment, supported by a quality system and an IT infrastructure- all working within the constraints of current regulatory and ethical environments. This edition however provides a significant update. Many the chapters have been completely rewritten by different experts. Like the 1st edition, they were given a free hand in the way they wrote their chapter, with a guideline that they had to be concise, clear and up to date. The authors were also asked to provide the scientific and technical basis that provides the rationale of the processes they describe. Also, the scope of the book has been somewhat extended. In view of the fact that many cellular therapies are now routinely practiced, 2 new chapters have been added: one on the banking of haematopoietic stem cells and one on human embryonic stem cells. They have been deliberately chosen to illustrate the extreme spectrum of cellular therapies from one of the simplest to one of the most complex. The intention of the book has remained the same: to cover and update banking of current practices in essential tissue and cell banking. It is therefore hoped that by keeping the book as concise and up to date as possible, it will find a place on the shelves of many tissue establishments.
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    Pages: VIII, 288 p. 48 illus., 28 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030716219
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-71621-9
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    Patterns of Parental Behavior : From Animal Science to Comparative Ethology and Neuroscience (2022)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Animal culture. ; Veterinary medicine. ; Neuroscience. ; Animal Science. ; Veterinary Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Rodents -- Carnivores -- Sheep and goats -- Swine -- Rabbits -- Bovines -- Non-human primates -- Humans -- Squirrels.
    Abstract: Modern neuroscience has presented new opportunities for exploring the molecular and neural mechanisms controlling specific social responses. This book reviews insights into the neural circuits underlying a particularly fascinating form of social interaction, parental behavior. This book presents a detailed review of maternal and paternal behavior of particular mammalian species. It offer neuroscientists a spectrum of specific mammals that can be used as experimental models to explore particular topics on the functions of the nervous system. It shows that results coming from the laboratory can be translated into useful information for raising mammals on the farm, and it stimulates biologists to gain insights into the underpinnings of the complex mechanisms governing mammalian behavior in the wild. It also discusses the implications of this research for human parental behavior. .
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    Pages: V, 309 p. 45 illus., 39 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030977627
    Series Statement: Advances in Neurobiology, 27
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-97762-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-97762-7
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    Mechanisms of Gene Regulation: How Science Works (2020)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Biochemistry. ; Genetics. ; Biomedical Research. ; Biochemistry. ; Genetics and Genomics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Central dogma of molecular biology -- Impact of chromatin structure -- Epigenetics enables gene expression -- Gene regulation in the context of nuclear architecture -- Core promoter -- TATA box and other core promoter elements -- Genome-wide core promoter identification -- TFIID and Mediator as paradigms of multi-protein complexes -- Site-specific transcription factors and their domains -- Classification of transcription factors -- Activation of transcription factors -- Programing cellular differentiation by transcription factors -- Inflammatory signaling via NF-KB -- Sensing cellular stress via p53 -- The nuclear receptor superfamily -- Molecular interactions of nuclear receptors -- Physiological role of nuclear receptors -- Next-generation sequencing -- Gene regulation in the context of Big Biology -- Exploring genome-wide transcription factor binding -- Integrating epigenome-wide datasets -- Cytosines and their methylation -- Histone modifications -- Gene regulation via chromatin modifiers -- Sensing energy metabolism via chromatin modifiers -- Epigenetics and chromatin -- Genome-wide understanding of epigenetics -- CTCF and genetic imprinting -- Epigenetics in health and disease -- Nucleosome positioning at promoters -- Chromatin remodeling -- Transcriptional dynamics in the presence of chromatin -- Organization of the nucleus -- Non-coding RNAs -- miRNAs and their regulatory potential -- Long ncRNAs -- Enhancer RNAs.
    Abstract: This textbook aims to describe the fascinating area of eukaryotic gene regulation for graduate students in all areas of the biomedical sciences. Gene expression is essential in shaping the various phenotypes of cells and tissues and as such, regulation of gene expression is a fundamental aspect of nearly all processes in physiology, both in healthy and in diseased states. Th is pivotal role for the regulation of gene expression makes this textbook essential reading for students of all the biomedical sciences, in order to be better prepared for their specialized disciplines. A complete understanding of transcription factors and the processes that alter their activity is a major goal of modern life science research. The availability of the whole human genome sequence (and that of other eukaryotic genomes) and the consequent development of next-generation sequencing technologies have significantly changed nearly all areas of the biological sciences. For example, the genome-wide location of histone modifications and transcription factor binding sites, such as provided by the ENCODE consortium, has greatly improved our understanding of gene regulation. Therefore, the focus of this book is the description of the post-genome understanding of gene regulation.
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    Pages: XVI, 149 p. 71 illus., 70 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030523213
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-52321-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-52321-3
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    Neuroimmune Interactions in Pain : Mechanisms and Therapeutics (2023)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Pain medicine. ; Neurology . ; Anesthesiology. ; Neuroscience. ; Pain Medicine. ; Neurology. ; Anesthesiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction to Acute, Chronic, and Episodic Pain -- Inflammation and Pain -- Animal Models of Pain and Anti-inflammatory Treatments -- Inflammatory Mediators, Nociceptors, and Their Interactions in Pain -- Immune and Glial Cells in Pain and Their Interactions with Nociceptive Neurons -- Sex Differences in Neuroimmune Interactions and Pain -- Neuroimmune Interactions in Itch -- Toll-like Receptors in Pain and Itch -- Immunotherapy and Pain -- Cell Therapy and Regenerative Pain Medicine - Preclinical Studies -- Cell-based Therapies in Pain Management -- Platelet-Rich Plasma and Autologous Conditioned Serum: Non-Cellular Biologic Therapies for Neuroimmune Modulation and the Treatment of Arthritis Pain -- Exercise and Diet in the Control of Inflammation and Pain -- Mechanism-Based Pain Therapies -- Neuromodulation in Pain Management -- What Patients Need to Know about Pain Therapy?.
    Abstract: As lifespans increase, more people around the world find themselves victims of chronic pain. In spite of this, treatment options continue to be severely limited. Anti-inflammatory drugs can only do so much, while painkillers like opioids have led to crippling addictions and fatal overdoses. The subject of the book is the role of immune cells, including glial cells, and neuroimmune interactions in chronic pain. The book begins by examining the preclinical and clinical evidence supporting the involvement of non-neuronal cells in chronic pain. It discusses the interactions between non-neuronal cells and neurons in the regulation of chronic pain. It then presents the implications of these findings, including promising and emerging treatments such as specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs, such as resolvins and protectins), immune cell therapy, and complementary and alternative medicine, as well as neuromodulation and regenerative medicine, which may prove to be the turning point for hundreds of millions of patients world-wide who struggle to escape from the shadow of chronic pain. The book presents ground-breaking research that will alter current perspectives on chronic pain.
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    Pages: X, 364 p. 45 illus., 41 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031292316
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-29231-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-29231-6
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    Coenzyme Q in Aging (2020)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Cytology. ; Internal medicine. ; Biochemistry. ; Physiology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Cell Biology. ; Internal Medicine. ; Biochemistry. ; Physiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Part 1 Basics on coenzyme Q -- Introduction. The current coenzyme Q science and knowledge -- Molecular structure, biosynthesis, and distribution of coenzyme Q -- Coenzyme Q function in mitochondria -- Extramitochondrial coenzyme Q10 in aging -- Regulation of the synthesis of Coenzyme Q10 -- Part 2 Coenzyme Q in aging studies -- Coenzyme Q and aging in C. elegans -- Coenzyme Q and aging in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster -- The aging process and coenzyme Q: clk-1 mouse models -- Reduced coenzyme Q10 decelerates senescence and age-related hearing loss in senescence-accelerated mice by activating mitochondrial functions -- Part 3 Age-related diseases and coenzyme Q -- Coenzyme Q, mtDNA and mitochondrial dysfunction during aging -- Coenzyme Q10 and metabolic syndrome -- Coenzyme Q and age-related neurodegenerative disorders: Parkinson and Alzheimer diseases -- Immunosenescence and CoQ10 -- Coenzyme Q10 in fertility and reproduction -- Part 4 Prolongevity effectors and Coenzyme Q -- Calorie restriction, longevity and coenzyme Q -- Age dependent changes of coenzyme Q levels and its induction in experimental systems -- Effects of coenzyme Q10 supplementation on elderly people -- Index.
    Abstract: This book offers a comprehensive exploration of research on the essential relationship of the coenzyme Q10 and the process of aging in living organisms. CoQ10 is an important factor in two main aspects of cell physiology: bioenergetics and antioxidant protection. While primary deficiency of CoQ10 is associated with severe and lethal disease, secondary deficiency can be associated with the progression of mitochondrial dysfunction linked to the lessening of biological activities during aging. The book is organized in four sections. The first offers an overview of the function of CoQ10, highlighting the two main functions of CoQ10 in cells: its essential role as electron transport chain member in mitochondria, and the protection of cell membranes against oxidation as one of the main endogenous-synthesized antioxidants. The second section covers research on Coenzyme 10. Topics include studies involving invertebrate models, mammal studies and the influence of CoQ on longevity. Also covered is research involving the role of CoQ in senescence-accelerated mice. Section three examines the effects of reduced CoQ in human aging, as evident in mitochondrial dysfunction, metabolic syndrome, neurodegenerative disorders, immunosenescence and fertility and reproduction. The final section, Prolongevity effectors and Coenzyme Q, explores research into slowing or stopping the aging process. Coverage includes strategies including calorie restriction, and modulation of CoQ10 levels by induction of synthesis or by supplementation. Coenzyme Q in Aging benefits a broad readership of researchers, clinicians, educators and students interested in the biochemical and physiological effects of coenzyme Q and the importance of this molecule in aging process.
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    Pages: XII, 369 p. 50 illus., 17 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030456429
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45642-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-45642-9
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    Modern Approaches to Augmentation of Brain Function (2021)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neuroscience.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Using electrical stimulation to explore and augment the functions of parietal-frontal cortical networks in primates -- 2. Multi-system benefits of epidural stimulation following spinal cord injury. 3. Neurostimulator for hippocampal memory prosthesis -- 4. Modern approaches to augmenting the brain functions -- 5. Brain machine interfaces within a critical perspective -- 6. An implantable wireless device for ECoG and cortical stimulation -- 7. BCI Performance improvement by special low jitter quasi-steady State VEP paradigm -- 8. Communication with Brain-Computer Interfaces in Medical Decision-Making -- 9. Neuroprotection and neurocognitive augmentation by photobiomodulation -- 10. Avoiding partial sleep - the way for augmentation of brain function -- 11. Augmentation of brain functions by nanotechnology -- 12. The impact of ageing and age-related comorbidities on stroke outcome in animal models and humans -- 13. Diagnostic markers of sub-clinical depression based on functional connectivity -- 14. Transcranial magnetic stimulation in autism spectrum disorders: modulating brainwave abnormalities and behaviors -- 15. Neurofeedback training with concurrent psychophysiological monitoring in children with autism spectrum disorder with comorbid attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- 16. Augmentation through interconnection: brain-nets and telemedicine -- 17. Cognitive augmentation via a brain/cloud interface -- 18. Augmentation of neuro-marketing by neural technology -- 19. Augmentation of nutrition by nanotechnology -- 20. Neural spintronics: noninvasive augmentation of brain functions -- 21. Does the power to suppress an action make us free? -- 22. Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease-future directions for enhancing motor function -- 23. Neuromodulation for gait -- 24. Augmentation and rehabilitation with active orthotic devices -- 25. Effects of rTMS on behavioral and electrocortical measures of error monitoring and correction function in children with autism spectrum disorder -- 26. Affective Virtual Reality Gaming for Autism -- 27. A machine learning approach to automatic phobia therapy with virtual reality -- 28. Vision augmentation by pharmacological enhancement of the visual experience -- 29. Cognitive enhancing substances and the developing brain: risks and benefits -- 30. Pharmacological approaches in the augmentation and recovery of brain function.
    Abstract: This book covers recent advances in the neural technology that produces enhancements for brain function. It addresses a broad range of neural phenomena occurring in the brain circuits for perception, cognition, emotion and action, representing the building blocks of the behavior and mind. Augmentation of brain function is achieved using brain implants for recordings, stimulation and drug delivery. Alternative methods include employing brain-machine interfaces, as well as noninvasive activation of certain brain areas. Existing methods of brain augmentation are evaluated, and new approaches are introduced. Brain circuitry and neuronal mechanisms that are candidates for augmentation are discussed. This volume provides novel insights into brain disorders, and new devices for brain repair. Information in this book is relevant to researchers in the field of neuroscience, engineering, and clinical practice. Philosophical and ethical implications of brain augmentation are also addressed. “This impressive book by leading experts in neuroscience and neuroengineering lays out the future of brain augmentation, in which the human mind and machine merge, leading to a rapid exponential growth of the power of humanity.” – Ray Kurzweil "This book employs a holistic approach in covering the recent advances in the fields of neuroscience, neuroinformatics, neurotechnology and neuro-psycho-pharmacology. Each chapter of the book covers major aspects of modern brain research in connection with the human mind and behavior, and is authored by researchers with unique expertise in their field. " – Ioan Dumitrache “This book presents compelling perspectives on what interactive neuroscience will look like in the future, delving into the innovatory ideas of a diverse set of neuroscientists, and speculating on the different ways computer chips implanted in the brains of humans can effect intelligence and communication.” – György Buzsáki.
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    Pages: XXII, 747 p. 189 illus., 153 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030545642
    Series Statement: Contemporary Clinical Neuroscience,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-54564-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-54564-2
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    Molecular Mechanisms in Spermatogenesis (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Reproductive health. ; Cytology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Reproductive Medicine. ; Cell Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Ch 1: The seminiferous epithelial cycle of spermatogenesis: Role of non-receptor protein kinases -- Ch 2: Sertoli cells: immunology and spermatogenesis -- Ch 3: Innate immunity and spermatogenesis -- Ch 4: Cell apoptosis and spermatogenesis -- Ch 5: Transcriptional regulation of spermatogenesis -- Ch 6: Sertoli cell cytoskeleton and spermatogenesis -- Ch 7: Leydig cell and spermatogenesis -- Ch 8: Cross-talk of cell junctions to support spermatogenesis -- Ch 9: Coordination of F-actin- and MT-based cytoskeletons to support spermatogenesis -- Ch 10: Regulation of the blood-testis barrier by basement membrane laminin-α2 chain -- Ch 11: Regulation of spermatogenesis by collagens -- Ch 12: Androgen regulation of spermatogenesis -- Ch 13: Use of molecular modeling to study spermatogenesis -- Ch 14: Acrosome biogenesis during spermatogenesis -- Ch 15: Stem cells and spermatogenesis -- Ch 16: Advances in our understanding of spermatogenesis in humans -- Ch 17: Leydig cell function in aging men -- Ch 18: Regulation of human spermatogenesis.
    Abstract: This new edition provides an update on the molecular mechanisms that regulate spermatogenesis. In addition to the rodent as a study model, chapters also include research on studies in humans. It includes the latest approaches of studying spermatogenesis, such as the use of bioinformatics, molecular modeling and others which are not commonly found in published materials. It also reviews the latest developments in the field, such as studies on the role of regulatory RNAs on spermatogenesis. Due to the declining fertility rate among men, a brand new chapter highlights the impact of environmental toxicants on spermatogenesis.
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    Pages: X, 319 p. 44 illus., 40 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030777791
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1381
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-77779-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-77779-1
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    The Renin Angiotensin System in Cardiovascular Disease (2023)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Cardiovascular system. ; Physiology. ; Cardiology. ; Clinical biochemistry. ; Biomedical Research. ; Cardiovascular Physiology. ; Cardiology. ; Medical Biochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Past, present and future perspectives of renin angiotensin system -- Biochemical pathways of renin angiotensin system -- Structure-function relationships of angiotensin II receptors -- Signal transduction mechanism of angiotensin II -- Renin angiotensin system: Pathophysiology and clinical implications in cardiovascular disease COVID-19 infection -- Angiotensin II and the pathogenesis of hypertension -- Signaling transduction of angiotensin II in hypertension -- Role of angiotensin II type 1 receptors in vascular remodeling in hypertension -- Molecular and cellular mechanisms of renin-angiotensin system in hypertension -- Tissue renin-angiotensin system and risks in hypertension -- Oxidative stress and angiotensin II-induced hypertension -- Angiotensin II: inflammatory system disorder and hypertension -- Therapeutic approaches for angiotensin receptor blockers in hypertension -- Renin-angiotensin systems: A pivotal role in the development of atherosclerosis -- Angiotensin II induced intracellular signaling pathways in pathogenesis of atherosclerosis -- Cellular and molecular mechanisms of Ang II: Contribution to atherosclerotic plaque vulnerability -- Role of angiotensin II, nitric oxide and reactive oxygen species in atherosclerosis -- The renin-angiotensin system and inflammatory processes in atherosclerotic lesion formation -- Role of renin-angiotensin system in alterations in blood lipids and gene expression in atherogenesis -- Effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme and receptors in atherosclerosis -- Effects of angiotensin II on cardiac arrhythmia and signal transduction -- Angiotensin II induced oxidative stress contribute to ventricular arrhythmias -- Modulation of renin angiotensin system: Beneficial effect on ventricular arrhythmias -- ACE inhibitor and ventricular arrhythmia in ischemic heart disease -- The renin-angiotensin system modulators and cardiac arrhythmias -- Angiotensin receptor blockers in the treatment of arrhythmias -- Angiotensin II induced cardiac hypertrophy and heart failure -- Renin-angiotensin system: Role in cardiac remodeling and subcellular defects in heart failure -- Renin-angiotensin system: Molecular and cellular mechanisms in heart failure -- Role of angiotensin II receptor mRNA expression in heart failure -- Renin angiotensin system: Mitochondrial dysfunction in the progression of heart failure -- Angiotensin II type 1 receptor: Genetic polymorphisms and heart failure -- Angiotensin converting enzyme 2 and angiotensin metabolism in heart failure -- Cellular and molecular mechanisms of renin-angiotensin system blockade in heart failure: An update -- Angiotensin II receptor antagonists: Modulation of the extracellular matrix regulatory system in heart failure.
    Abstract: This book on “Renin-Angiotensin System in Cardiovascular Disease” includes 25 chapters, which are organized in three sections, namely (i) modulatory aspects, (ii) pathophysiological aspects, and (iii) pharmacotherapeutic aspects. It includes an updated as well as comprehensive knowledge about molecular and cellular aspects for the role of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) in the pathophysiology and therapy of cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease, and heart failure. This book emphasizes the molecular and cellular mechanisms, signaling transduction pathways involved in the development of different cardiovascular diseases due to the prolonged activation of RAS. Furthermore, biochemical mechanisms are outlined for the inhibition of this system by the blockade of angiotensin converting enzyme as well as angiotensin II type 1 receptors in patients suffering from cardiovascular abnormalities. Since cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death worldwide, leading to approximately 17.9 million deaths each year, there is a keen interest in understanding the pathogenesis and improving its therapy. In this regard, we can attest that this book provides ample information about essential components of RAS and their role in the development of cardiovascular disease. From the selection of recognized global experts in their area of investigation, this book can be seen to cover diverse cardiovascular aspects and molecular and cellular mechanisms of angiotensin II action for the development of different cardiovascular abnormalities. It is our contention that this book will be most suitable for promoting knowledge in the field of RAS biology and will be of great interest to health professionals involved in both experimental and clinical cardiology as well as academic investigators and cardiovascular scientists, graduate students, and fellows worldwide.
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    Pages: XVIII, 452 p. 71 illus., 54 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031149528
    Series Statement: Advances in Biochemistry in Health and Disease, 24
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-14952-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-14952-8
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    Molecular Mechanisms of Retina Pathology and Ways of its Correction (2020)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Geriatrics. ; Ophthalmology. ; Pathology. ; Cytology. ; Pharmacy. ; Biomedical Research. ; Geriatrics. ; Ophthalmology. ; Pathology. ; Cell Biology. ; Pharmacy.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Literature review -- Chapter 2. Results of experimental studies of short peptides (cytogens) in ophthalmology -- Chapter 3. Results of the clinical study of short peptides (cytogens) in ophthalmology -- Conclusion.
    Abstract: This book discusses the pathology of the retina, and reviews current research on the use of cell replacement therapy and short peptides to restore functional activity in retinal neurons. As the book describes, pathologies of the retina, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinitis pigmentosa, present a long-standing challenge in the practice of clinical ophthalmology. Modern treatment for these conditions, which lead to irreversible blindness, includes laser exposure, surgical intervention, and drugs. These treatments aim to reduce the risk of new complications in the eye; pathogenetic therapy of degenerative diseases of the retina is practically absent in current ophthalmic practice. The first section of the book reviews the molecular mechanisms of age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinitis pigmentosa, and reports on methods of treatment. The second section presents the results of recent experimental studies of the effects of short peptides on pluripotent embryonic cells; on proliferative activity in retinal cells and pigment epithelium; on expression of markers of differentiation or retinal neurons and pigment epithelium; and on the course of hereditary retinal pigmentation in Campbell rats. The third section offers results of clinical studies on the effectiveness of short peptides in patients with macular degeneration, and in patients with retinitis pigmentosa. The author concludes that the regular use of peptides in the treatment of degenerative diseases of the retina can slow the progression of the pathological process and preserve the patient’s vision for some 10-15 years. In addition, in 80 percent of patients, it is possible to increase visual function by increasing visual acuity, improving the boundaries of the visual field and the fundus.
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    Pages: VI, 90 p. 17 illus., 11 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030501600
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-50160-0
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    Explaining Health Across the Sciences (2020)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Medicine Philosophy. ; Medical sciences. ; Science Philosophy. ; Biomedical Research. ; Philosophy of Medicine. ; Health Sciences. ; Philosophy of Science.
    Abstract: This edited volume aims to better understand the multifaceted phenomenon we call health. Going beyond simple views of health as the absence of disease or as complete well-being, this book unites scientists and philosophers. The contributions clarify the links between health and adaptation, robustness, resilience, or dynamic homeostasis, and discuss how to achieve health and healthy aging through practices such as hormesis. The book is divided into three parts and a conclusion: the first part explains health from within specific disciplines, the second part explores health from the perspective of a bodily part, system, function, or even the environment in which organisms live, and the final part looks at more clinical or practical perspectives. It thereby gathers, across 30 chapters, diverse perspectives from the broad fields of evolutionary and systems biology, immunology, and biogerontology, more specific areas such as odontology, cardiology, neurology, and public health, as well as philosophical reflections on mental health, sexuality, authenticity and medical theories. The overarching aim is to inform, inspire and encourage intellectuals from various disciplines to assess whether explanations in these disparate fields and across biological levels can be sufficiently systematized and unified to clarify the complexity of health. It will be particularly useful for medical graduates, philosophy graduates and research professionals in the life sciences and general medicine, as well as for upper-level graduate philosophy of science students.
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    Pages: XVII, 555 p. 30 illus., 22 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030526634
    Series Statement: Healthy Ageing and Longevity, 12
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-52663-4
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    Social and Affective Neuroscience of Everyday Human Interaction : From Theory to Methodology (2023)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Cognitive neuroscience. ; Psychobiology. ; Human behavior. ; Sociology. ; Neuroscience. ; Cognitive Neuroscience. ; Behavioral Neuroscience. ; Sociology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Molecular imaging of the human emotion circuit -- The neurocognitive mechanisms of unconscious emotional responses -- Social and Affective Neuroscience of Embodiment -- The neuroscience of beauty -- Mirror Neurons … in action: ERPs and neuroimaging evidence -- Sex differences in social cognition -- Development of morality and emotional processing -- Trust in Social Interaction: From Dyads to Civilizations -- The time has come to be mindwanderful: Mind wandering and the intuitive psychology mode -- Social Cognition development and socio affective dysfunction in childhood and adolescence -- Clinical neuroscience meets second-person neuropsychiatry -- EEG and ERPs in the study of Language and Social Knowledge -- fMRI and fNIRS methods for social brain studies: hyperscanning possibilities -- Modulating the Social and Affective Brain with transcranial stimulation techniques -- What our eyes can tell us about our social and affective brain? -- Facial EMG – Investigating the interplay of facial muscles and emotions.
    Abstract: This Open Access book presents the current state of the art knowledge on social and affective neuroscience based on empirical findings. This volume is divided into several sections first guiding the reader through important theoretical topics within affective neuroscience, social neuroscience and moral emotions, and clinical neuroscience. Each chapter addresses everyday social interactions and various aspects of social interactions from a different angle taking the reader on a diverse journey. The last section of the book is of methodological nature. Basic information is presented for the reader to learn about common methodologies used in neuroscience alongside advanced input to deepen the understanding and usability of these methods in social and affective neuroscience for more experienced readers.
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    Pages: XXXIII, 302 p. 55 illus., 48 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031086519
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-08651-9
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    Salivary Bioscience : Foundations of Interdisciplinary Saliva Research and Applications (2020)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Clinical biochemistry. ; Biochemistry. ; Psychology. ; Dentistry. ; Endocrinology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Medical Biochemistry. ; Biochemistry. ; Behavioral Sciences and Psychology. ; Dentistry. ; Endocrinology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1: What is Salivary Bioscience, Why is it Important, and How Do We Study It? -- Chapter 1: Foundations of Interdisciplinary Salivary Bioscience: An Introduction (Granger et al.) -- Chapter 2: Salivary Gland Anatomy and Physiology (Hernández et al.) -- Chapter 3: Saliva Collection, Handing, Transport, and Storage: Special Considerations and Best Practices for Interdisciplinary Salivary Bioscience(Padilla et al.) -- Chapter 4: Analytical Strategies and Tactics in Salivary Bioscience (Riis et al.) -- Part 2: Physiology and Development Research and Applications (Part 2 Editor: Dr. Jenna Riis) -- Chapter 5: Salivary Bioscience, Human Stress, and the Hypothalamic Pituitary Adrenal Axis (Clow et al.) -- Chapter 6: The Use of Saliva for Genetics and Epigenetics Research (Nemoda et al.) -- Chapter 7: Saliva as a Window Into the Human Oral Microbiome and Metabolome(Whiteson et al.) -- Chapter 8: Salivaomics, saliva Exo-somics, and Saliva Liquid Biopsy (Wong et al.) -- Chapter 9: Salivary Bioscience, Immunity, and Inflammation (Riis et al.) -- Chapter 10:Salivary Bioscience and Human Development (Hibel et al.) -- Part 3: Biomedical Research and Related Applications (Part 3 Editor: Dr. Elizabeth Thomas) -- Chapter 11: Biomedical Research and Related Applications:Current Assay Methods and Quality Requirements in Oral Fluid Diagnostics Applications (Granger S. et al.) -- Chapter 12: Salivary Biomarkers and Neurodegenerative Conditions (Thomas et al.) -- Chapter 13: The Use of Antibodies in Saliva to Measure PathogenExposure and Infection(Heaney et al.) -- Chapter 14: Salivary Bioscience and Pain (Payne et al.) -- Chapter 15: Salivary Bioscience and Environmental Exposure Assessment (Panuwet et al.) -- Chapter 16: Saliva and Drugs of Abuse (Navazesh et al.) -- Chapter 17: Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in Saliva (Thomas) -- Chapter 18: Salivary Bioscience and Periodontal Medicine (Freire et al.) -- Chapter 19: Salivary Bioscience and Cancer (Navazesh et al.) -- Part 4: Psychosocial Research and Applications(Part 4 Editor: Dr. Kate Ryan Kuhlman) -- Chapter 20: Salivary Bioscience in Clinical Psychologyand Psychiatry(Kuhlman) -- Chapter 21: Salivary Bioscience Research in Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine (Hoyt et al.) -- chapter 22: The Neuroscience of Human Social Behavior: A Review of How Testosterone and Cortisol Underpin Competition and Affiliation Dynamics (Kornienko et al.) -- chapter 23: Salivary Studies of the Social Neuroscience of Human-animal Interaction (Pendry et al.) -- Part 5: Population Health Research and Applications(Part 5 Editor: Dr. Marcus Taylor) -- Chapter 24: Salivary Bioscience and Military, Space, and OperationalResearch(Roma et al.) -- Chapter 25: Salivary Bioscience Research Related to Prenatal Adversity (Eiden et al.) -- Chapter 26: Salivary Bioscience and Pediatrics (Johnson et al.) -- Chapter 27: Use of saliva to better understand the experience of adulthood and aging(Almeida et al.) -- Chapter 28: Salivary Bioscience and Research on Animal Welfare and Conservation Science(Staley et al.) -- Part 6: The Way Forward: Future Directions for the Science and Practice of Salivary Bioscience -- Chapter 29:Applications of Salivary Bioscience to Precision Medicine (Kuhlman) -- Chapter 30:Public Health and IndustryApplications of Salivary Bioscience (Riis et al.) -- Chapter 31: Envisioning the Future of Interdisciplinary Salivary Bioscience (Granger et al.).
    Abstract: This book provides the first comprehensive overview of the emerging field of interdisciplinary salivary bioscience. It serves as a foundational reference guide to the collection, analysis, and interpretation of salivary data, as well as its myriad applications in medicine, surveillance and public health. The ease and non-invasive nature of saliva collection makes it highly useful in diverse fields such as pediatrics, dentistry, neuroscience, psychology, animal welfare and precision medicine. This book introduces students and scientists alike to the vast potential of salivary bioscience in both research and practice.
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    Pages: XIV, 751 p. 56 illus., 40 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030357849
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-35784-9
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    Periodontitis : Advances in Experimental Research (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Medical microbiology. ; Parasitology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Medical Microbiology. ; Parasitology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Chapter1. Advances in experimental research about periodontitis: lessons from the past, ideas for the future (Julien Santi-Rocca) -- Part I: Periodontal microbiota -- Chapter 2. Microbiota in Periodontitis: advances in the omic era (Shao Bing Fong, Emile Boyer, Martine Bonnaure-Mallet, Vincent Meuric) -- Chapter 3. Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans: from basic to advanced research (Abdelhadi Hbibi, Amal Bouziane, Badiaa Lyoussi, Mimoun Zouhdi, Driss Benazza) -- Chapter 4. Meta-analyses on the Periodontal Archaeome (Jéssica Alves de Cena, Yuri Silvestre-Barbosa, Aline Belmok, Cristine Miron Stefani, Cynthia Maria Kyaw, Nailê Damé-Teixeira) -- Chapter 5. Parasites in periodontal health and disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis (David Felipe Martin-Garcia, Malik Sallam, Gabriela Garcia, Julien Santi-Rocca) -- Chapter 6. Fungi - a component of the oral microbiome involved in periodontal diseases (Justyna Karkowska-Kuleta, Dorota Satala, Magdalena Smolarz, Marcin Zawrotniak, Maria Rapala-Kozik) -- Chapter 7. Herpesviruses in periodontitis: An umbrella review (Aleksandar Jakovljevic, Miroslav Andric, Jelena Jacimovic, Jelena Milasin, Javier Enrique Botero) -- Part II: Periodontitis pathophysiology -- Chapter 8. Recent updates on microbial biofilms in periodontitis: an analysis of in vitro biofilm models (Maick Meneguzzo Prado, Nathalia Figueiredo, Andréa Pimenta, Tamires Szeremeske Miranda, Magda Feres, Luciene Cristina Figueiredo, Josiane de Almeida, Bruno Bueno-Silva) -- Chapter 9. Update on B cell response in periodontitis (Julien Demoersman, Jacques Olivier Pers) -- Chapter 10. Polarization profiles of T lymphocytes and macrophages responses in periodontitis (Franco Cavalla, Marcela Hernández) -- Chapter 11. Complementary experimental methods in genetics open up new avenues of research to elucidate the pathogenesis of periodontitis (Arne S. Schaefer) -- Part III: Periodontitis-associated conditions -- Chapter 12. Update on the bidirectional link between diabetes and periodontitis (Leila Salhi, Michèle Reners) -- Chapter 13. Periodontitis as a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease: the experimental journey so far, with hope of therapy (Alice Harding, Shalini Kanagasingam, Richard Welbury, Sim K. Singhrao) -- Chapter 14. Cardiovascular diseases and periodontitis (Peter Riis Hansen, Palle Holmstrup) -- Part IV: Therapeutic management of periodontitis -- Chapter 15. Update on the role of cytokines as oral biomarkers in the diagnosis of periodontitis (Triana Blanco-Pintos, Alba Regueira-Iglesias, Carlos Balsa-Castro, Inmaculada Tomás) -- Chapter 16. Non-surgical periodontal treatment: SRP and innovative therapeutic approaches (Alexia Vinel, Antoine Al Halabi, Sébastien Roumi, Hélène Le Neindre, Pierre Millavet, Marion Simon, Constance Cuny, Jean-Sébastien Barthet, Pierre Barthet, Sara Laurencin-Dalicieux) -- Chapter 17. Update on the roles of oral hygiene and plaque control on periodontal disease (Leila Salhi, Bruno De Carvalho, Michèle Reners) -- Chapter 18. Multi-photonic adjunctive therapy for the management of periodontitis: recent advances and new treatment approach (Marco Giannelli, Daniele Bani) -- Chapter 19. Probiotics during the therapeutic management of periodontitis (Flavia Furlaneto, Karin Hitomi Ishikawa, Michel Reis Messora, Marcia P A Mayer) -- Chapter 20. Periodontal cell therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis (Antoine Dubuc, Valérie Planat-Bénard, Mathieu Marty, Paul Monsarrat, Philippe Kémoun) -- Index.
    Abstract: Periodontitis is a disease that affects more than half the adult population in the world. Treatment is often based on ancient recommendations consisting in mechanically removing material from damaged zones. However, novel therapeutic management strategies exist, from prevention to efficient treatment, and regeneration. The need of integrative approaches to circumvent this worldwide pledge can be achieved through: A better understanding of this complex disease by promoting scientific research and a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach, including epidemiology, microbiology, immunology, physiology, therapeutics, psychology, etc. A better outreach by promoting vulgarization and recommendations for health professionals. A better information of the empowered patients, leading them to consider prevention and to take part in their therapeutic course. The book “Periodontitis: Advances in Experimental Research” includes a timely collection of chapters covering all the fields of research about periodontitis, consisting in concise reviews by the best specialists themselves and with clinical perspectives for periodontitis. Recent technological advances have allowed to explore shadowed areas of periodontology. The book “Periodontitis: Advances in Experimental Research” is a unique occasion to set a milestone for a more integrated field of periodontitis, with a broad scientific, medical, and public audience thanks to dedicated sections in each chapter: Abstract and main body (scientific audience and expert clinicians) Highlights (scientific audience and clinicians) Impact for Practice (clinicians and economical/political decision makers) Summary for Patients (patients and economical/political decision makers).
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    Pages: XIII, 402 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030968816
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1373
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-96881-6
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    Pharmacoresistance in Epilepsy : From Genes and Molecules to Promising Therapies (2023)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neurology . ; Pharmacology. ; Neuroscience. ; Neurology. ; Pharmacology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Why study Drug Resistant Epilepsy? -- Chapter 2: Pharmacoresistance in Epilepsy -- Chapter 3: Experimental models for the study of drug-resistant epilepsy -- Chapter 4: On Complexity and Emergence: Linking the Hypotheses of Pharmacoresistance in Epilepsy -- Chapter 5: Role of High-Frequency Oscillation Networks in Managing Pharmacoresistant Epilepsy -- Chapter 6: Transporter hypothesis in pharmacoresistant epilepsies. Is it at the central or peripheral level? -- Chapter 7: Changes in Targets as an Explanation for Drug Resistance in Epilepsy -- Chapter 8: Cellular and molecular mechanisms of neuroinflammation in drug-resistant epilepsy -- Chapter 9: Contribution of the antiepileptic drug administration regime to avoid the development and/or establishment of pharmacoresistant epilepsy -- Chapter 10: Pharmacogenetics in Epilepsy and Refractory Epilepsy -- Chapter 11: Seizures Induce Hypoxia or Hypoxia Induces Seizures. A Perverse Relationship that Increases the Risk of SUDEP -- Chapter 12: Neonatal excitotoxicity triggers degenerative processes related to seizure susceptibility and pharmacoresistance -- Chapter 13: Cerebrovascular remodeling and the role of vascular endothelial growth factor in the epileptic brain and pharmacoresistance -- Chapter 14: The Role of JNK3 in Epilepsy and Neurodegeneration -- Chapter 15: Application of proteomics in the study of molecular markers in epilepsy -- Chapter 16: GABAergic neurotransmission abnormalities in pharmacoresistant epilepsy: experimental and human studies -- Chapter 17: Genes involved in pharmacoresistant epilepsy -- Chapter 18: Drug-resistant Epilepsy and the Influence of Age, Gender and Comorbid Disorders -- Chapter 19: Indications for Intracerebral Recording in Candidates for Epilepsy Surgery -- Chapter 20: On the Development of New Drugs for the Treatment of Drug Resistant Epilepsy: An Update on Different Approaches to Different Hypotheses -- Chapter 21: Physical exercise as a strategy to reduce seizure susceptibility -- Chapter 22: Ketogenic Diet and Drug-resistant Epilepsy -- Chapter 23: Modulating P-glycoprotein Regulation as a Therapeutic Strategy for Pharmacoresistant Epilepsy -- Chapter 24: Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Intractable Seizures -- Chapter 25: Non Invasive Brain Stimulation as a potential Therapeutic Procedure in drug-resistant epilepsy -- Chapter 26: Effects of transcranial focal electrical stimulation via concentric ring electrodes on seizure activity.
    Abstract: This new edition of Pharmacoresistance in Epilepsy addresses all issues relating to drug-resistance in epilepsy, including studies in patients as well in experimental models and presents the basis for an understanding of recent developments in the pathogenesis and treatment of this condition. Important issues associated with drug-resistant epilepsy are reviewed and updated, such as abnormalities in inhibitory mechanisms, neurotoxicity and changes the immune system associated with this disorder, and the development of drug-resistance as consequence of chronic exposure to antiseizure-medications. Considering that a major obstacle is that epilepsy associated with drug-resistance cannot be controlled with the traditional antiseizure medications, specific chapters describe therapeutic strategies to prevent or reduce the progression of the disease with complementary medical therapies, such as transcranial focal stimulation to promote neuroprotection. Pharmacoresistance in Epilepsy is a valuable resource for anyone working in the field, whether studying epilepsy in the lab or treating it in an office.
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    Pages: XV, 596 p. 84 illus., 79 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031365263
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-36526-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-36526-3
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    Biomedical Visualisation : Volume 14 ‒ COVID-19 Technology and Visualisation Adaptations for Biomedical Teaching (2023)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Medical education. ; Anatomy. ; Virtual reality. ; Augmented reality. ; Biomedical Research. ; Medical Education. ; Anatomy. ; Virtual and Augmented Reality.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Pandemic-Era Digital Education: Insights from an Undergraduate Medical Programme -- Chapter 2. Use of Lt Systems in Large Class Lab Delivery -- Chapter 3. COVID-19 Adaptations for Biomedical Teaching and Assessment Within the Undergraduate Dental Curriculum -- Chapter 4. One Size Does Not Fit All in Remote Anatomy Teaching -- Chapter 5. From Lecture Halls to Zoom Links: How Can Educational Theory Help Us to Deliver Effective and Engaging Teaching in an Online Environment? -- Chapter 6. Collaborative, Two-Directional Live Streaming to Deliver Hands-on Dissection Experience during the COVID-19 Lockdown -- Chapter 7. Livestreaming Can Augment the Observation of Veterinary Post-mortem Examinations -- Chapter 8. Virtual Reality for Anatomy and Surgical Teaching -- Chapter 9. Can Synchronous Online Near-Peer Teaching Offer the Same Benefits as the Face-to-Face Version When Used in Clinical Neuroanatomy Education? -- Chapter 10. COVID-19 Adaptations with Virtual Microscopy -- Chapter 11. The Challenges of Visualisation During Delivery and Assessment of Clinical Teaching Under COVID-19: A Reflective Account of Problem Solving -- Chapter 12. Not for Room 101.
    Abstract: This book focuses on the challenges to biomedical education posed by the lockdowns and restrictions to on campus teaching brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights the tools and digital visualization technologies that have been successfully developed and used for remote teaching. Biomedical education for science, medical, dental and allied health professionals relies on teaching visual and tactile knowledge using practice-based approaches. This has been delivered for decades via on-campus lectures, workshops and laboratories, teaching practical skills as well as fundamental knowledge and understanding. However, the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic meant that education across the globe had to pivot very quickly to be able to deliver these skills and knowledge in a predominantly online environment. This brought with it many challenges, as Higher Education staff, had to adapt to deliver these visual subjects remotely. This book addresses the challenges and solutions faced by Higher Education staff in teaching visual content in distance education. Chapters include literature reviews, original research, and pedagogical reflections for a wide range of biomedical subjects, degrees such as medicine, dentistry and veterinary sciences with examples from undergraduate and postgraduate settings. The goal of the book is to provide a compendium of expertise based on evidence gathered during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as reflections on the challenges and lessons learned from this dramatic shift in teaching. It also presents new examples of best practices that have emerged from this experience to ensure that they are not lost as we return to on-campus learning in a new era of biomedical teaching. This book will be of interest to anyone looking for a helpful reference point when designing online or blended teaching for visual practice-based subjects.
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    Pages: X, 228 p. 56 illus., 52 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031171352
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1397
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-17135-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-17135-2
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    Development of the Cerebellum from Molecular Aspects to Diseases (2023)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neurology . ; Developmental neurobiology. ; Neuroscience. ; Neurology. ; Development of the Nervous System.
    Description / Table of Contents: The development of the cerebellum: from the beginnings -- Part I: Responsibilities and liabilities -- Chapter2. The embryology and anatomy of the cerebellum -- Chapter 3. Cellular and genetic programs underlying cerebellum development -- Chapter 4. Early Purkinje Cell Development and the Origins of Cerebellar Patterning. - Chapter 5. Development of the Fish Cerebellum. -Chapter 6. Cerebellar developmental disorders and cerebellar nuclei -- Chapter 7. Motor circuit abnormalities during cerebellar development -- Chapter8. Developmental disorders of the cerebellum and neurotrophic factors -- Chapter9. Apoptosis, Autophagy, and Unfolded Protein Response and Cerebellar Development -- Chapter10. The ubiquitin proteasome system and cerebellar developmental disease -- Chapter11. Epigenetics and Cerebellar Neurodevelopmental Disorders -- Chapter12.. Hormonal regulation of cerebellar development and its disorders -- Chapter13. Infections of the Cerebellum -- Chapter14. Neuroimmune mechanisms of cerebellar development and its developmental disorders -- Chapter15. Teratogenic influences on cerebellar development -- Chapter16. Primary pediatric brain tumors of the posterior fossa -- Chapter17. Primary pediatric brain tumors of the posterior fossa -- Chapter18. Can cerebellar neurodevelopmental disorders affect behavioral disorders or vice versa -- Chapter19. Neurodevelopmental disorders of the cerebellum: autism spectrum disorder -- Chapter20. Congenital cerebellar disease -- Chapter21. Clinical features, assessment, and management of patients with developmental and other cerebellar disorders -- Chapter22. Epidemiology of cerebellar disorders -- Chapter23. Cerebellar transplantation: a potential model to study repair and development of neurons and circuits in the cerebellum. - Chapter 24. Non-coding RNAs and cerebellar development. - Chapter 25. Defining the Cerebellar Cytoarchitecture Using MRI. .
    Abstract: This updated reference covers diverse aspects of cerebellar development from a full range of viewpoints, including the epidemiology of cerebellar genetic disorders, developmental anatomy, cell biology, genetics, epigenetics, infectious diseases, and mechanisms involved in the regulation of cell fate, while also focusing on information that is relevant to clinicians caring for patients with cerebellar disorders. The chapters are written by experts in the field of cerebellar development, and the chapters cover diseases related to the cerebellum, along with their epidemiology, clinical features, assessment, and management. In addition to updating the content to cover the significant developments in the field since the first edition, the second edition will include new chapters on Non-Coding RNAs and Cerebellar Development, Development of the Fish Cerebellum, the Role of nNOS/NO on Cerebellar Development in Health and Disease, and rehabilitation in cerebellar ataxia. The effect of the COVID-19 on the cerebellum has been included in related chapters. Development of the Cerebellum from Molecular Aspects to Diseases, 2nd edition, is designed to be valuable reference for both neuroscientists and clinicians.
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    Pages: IX, 639 p. 116 illus., 88 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031231049
    Series Statement: Contemporary Clinical Neuroscience,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-23104-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-23104-9
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    Myosins : A Superfamily of Molecular Motors (2020)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Proteins . ; Cytology. ; Proteins. ; Biomedical Research. ; Protein Biochemistry. ; Cell Biology. ; Proteins.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Myosin Structure -- Cargo Binding by Unconventional Myosins -- Cryo-EM of Actin-Myosin Structures -- Small Molecule Effectors of Myosin Function -- Single-Molecule Biophysical Techniques to Study Actomyosin Force Transduction -- High-Speed Atomic Force Microscopy to Study Myosin Motility -- How Myosin 5 Walks Deduced from Single-Molecule Biophysical Approaches -- How Actin Tracks Affect Myosin Motors -- Myosins in the Nucleus -- Myosins in Cytokinesis -- Myosins and Disease -- Myosins and Hearing -- The Actomyosin Systems in Apicomplexa -- Approaches to Identify and Characterise MYO6-Cargo Interactions -- Class IX Myosins: Motorized RhoGAP Signaling Molecules -- Myosin X -- Myosin XVI -- Myosin XVIII -- Myosin XIX.
    Abstract: Myosins are molecular motors that use the energy from ATP hydrolysis to move and exert tension on actin filaments. Although the best-known myosin is myosin II, which powers skeletal muscle contraction, there are at least two dozen classes of myosins, and cells generally express multiple isoforms. Myosins are involved in multiple cellular activities including cell structure, cell migration, intracellular trafficking, and cell-cell contact. Importantly, loss of function and mutation are associated with diseases including myopathies, hearing impairment, glomerulosclerosis, and cancer. Written by international experts in myosin motors and the approaches used to study them, this book is expected to provide a comprehensive assessment of the current status of our understanding of the structure and molecular mechanism of myosins and their cellular roles.
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    Pages: XI, 455 p. 116 illus., 97 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030380625
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1239
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-38062-5
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    Gregory Bateson on Relational Communication: From Octopuses to Nations (2020)
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    Keywords: Psychobiology. ; Human behavior. ; Semiotics. ; Communication. ; Ethnology. ; Social sciences. ; Humanities. ; Behavioral Neuroscience. ; Semiotics. ; Media and Communication. ; Ethnography. ; Humanities and Social Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Bateson, Cybernetics, and Nonverbal Communication -- Chapter 2: Analog and Digital Communication, and Similar Contrasts -- Chapter3: The Slash Mark: Gregory Bateson’s Cybernetic Semiotic -- Chapter4: Intention Movements and Peacemaking Ceremonies -- Chapter5: Relational Communication in Octopus -- Chapter6: Cuban Missile Crisis -- Chapter7: False and True Lessons from the Cuban Missile Crisis -- Chapter8: A Level too Low.
    Abstract: This book develops Gregory Bateson’s ideas regarding “communication about relationship” in animals and human beings, and even nations. It bases itself on Bateson’s theory of relational communication, as he described it in the zoosemiotics of octopus, mammals, birds, and human beings. This theory includes, for example, the roles of metaphor, play, analog and digital communication, metacommunication, and Laws of Form. It is organized around a letter from Gregory Bateson to his fellow cybernetic thinker Warren McCulloch at the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis. In this letter Bateson argued that what we would today call zoosemiotics, including Bateson’s own (previously unpublished) octopus research, should be made a basis for understanding the relationship between the two blocs of the Cold War. Accordingly the book shows how Bateson understood interactive processes in the biosemiotics of conflict and peacemaking, which are analyzed using examples from recent animal studies, from primate studies, and from cultural anthropology. The Missile Crisis itself is described in terms of Bateson’s critique of game theory which he felt should be modified by an understanding of the zoosemiotics of relational communication. The book also includes a previously unpublished piece by Gregory Bateson on wolf behavior and metaphor/ abduction.
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    Pages: XIX, 189 p. 7 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030521011
    Series Statement: Biosemiotics, 20
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-52101-1
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    Problem Solving Questions in Toxicology : A Study Guide for the Board and other Examinations (2020)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Pharmacology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Pharmacology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1 General and Principles of Toxicology -- A Historical Glimpse and Stalwarts -- General Toxicology -- Principles of Toxicology -- Mechanism of Toxicity -- Part 2 Disposition and Kinetics -- Disposition of Toxicants -- Toxicokinetic of Xenobiotics -- Part3 Organ Toxicity -- Target Organ Toxicity -- Part4 Non-Organ-Directed Toxicity -- chemical carcinogenesis -- Genetic Toxicology -- Developmental Toxicology -- Part5 Toxic Agents -- Pesticides -- Metals and Micronutrients -- Solvents. Gasses and Vapors -- Toxicology of Nanomaterial Particles -- Toxic Effects of Calories -- Part6 Plants, Biotoxins and Food Poisonings -- Plant Toxicity -- Biotoxins and Venomous Organisms -- Poisonous Foods and Food Poisonings -- Part7 Radioactive Materials -- Radiation and Radioactive Materials -- Part8 Applications of Toxicology -- Food Toxicology -- Ecotoxicology -- Environmental Toxicology -- Analytical and Clinical Toxicology -- Occupational Toxicology. .
    Abstract: The book provides easy-to-understand diverse specialized topics in toxicology using self- study questions and answers. The answers are in the form of text along with custom made diagrams and explanations that help the student audience to understand and grasp the matter easily. Problem Solving Questions in Toxicology is written specifically as a study guide for the toxicology board and other examinations. .
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    Pages: XV, 346 p. 46 illus., 27 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030504090
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-50409-0
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    Neuroendocrine Clocks and Calendars (2020)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Endocrine glands. ; Neuroscience. ; Endocrine System.
    Description / Table of Contents: Photoperiodism and Circannual Timing: Introduction and Historical Perspective.-The Pars Tuberalis and Seasonal Timing -- Tanycytes and Their Pivotal Role in Seasonal Physiological Adaptations -- Epigenetic Mechanisms in Developmental and Seasonal Programs -- Plasticity of Neuroendocrine Mechanisms Regulating Seasonal Reproduction in Sheep -- Clocks and Calendrars in Birds -- Calendar Timing in Teleost Fish -- Action of Light on the Neuroendocrine Axis -- Seasons, Clocks, and Mood -- Photoperiodic Modulation of Clock Gene Expression in the SCN -- Circadian Timekeeping in the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus: Genes, Neurotransmitters, Neurons and Astrocytes. .
    Abstract: This book explores how daily and seasonal rhythmicity is generated, how these rhythms are synchronised by our environment, and how they regulate the neuroendocrine systems that impact our physiology and behaviour. The constraints of surviving in a seasonal environment have shaped human evolution and migration, have shaped our societies and cultures, and continue to influence our everyday lives, health and wellbeing. Identifying the mechanisms whereby seasonal rhythmicity is generated and regulates the brain and body is not only important for understanding the natural world and relevant to animal production, it also offers many insights into the human condition. Each chapter is written by an international expert in the field of chronobiology. A historical perspective on how research into photoperiodism and rhythmicity progressed is initially provided, but the main focus of this book is on the remarkable studies in the last few decades that have unravelled the molecular and cellular machinery underpinning circadian and circannual timing. Topics covered include the role of melatonin in communicating seasonal information to the brain and pituitary gland, the neuroanatomical pathways in mammals, birds and fish by which changes in photoperiod reach the hypothalamus, the role of glial cells (tanycytes) and thyroid hormone in seasonal rhythmicity, neuroplasticity across seasons, effects of changing day length on mood, regulation of “clock“ gene expression, and the role of the suprachiasmatic nucleus. This book will appeal to all students and researchers who wish to learn about current and past research on daily and seasonal rhythmicity. This is the tenth volume in the International Neuroendocrine Federation (INF) Masterclass in Neuroendocrinology series (Volumes 1-7 published by Wiley) that aims to illustrate highest standards and encourage the use of the latest technologies in basic and clinical research and hopes to provide inspiration for further exploration into the exciting field of neuroendocrinology. .
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    Pages: XII, 244 p. 64 illus., 58 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030556433
    Series Statement: Masterclass in Neuroendocrinology, 10
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-55643-3
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    Frontotemporal Dementias : Emerging Milestones of the 21st Century (2021)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neurology . ; Medical genetics. ; Neuroscience. ; Neurology. ; Medical Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Behavioural variant FTD: recent advances in the diagnosis and understanding of the disorder -- 2. The neuropsychiatry of frontotemporal dementia -- 3. Nosology and Neuropathology of Language in Primary Progressive Aphasia -- 4. Measuring Behavior and Cognition in FTLD -- 5. Clinical update on C9orf72: FTD, ALS and beyond -- 6. Clinical aspects of familial FTLD associated with MAPT and GRN mutations -- 7. Neuroimaging in Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration -- 8. The FTD Prevention Initiative - linking together genetic FTD cohort studies -- 9. Fluid Biomarkers of Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration -- 10. Cross-cultural perspectives on frontotemporal degeneration -- 11. Clinical characteristics and Neuropathology of PSP, CBD and Related 4R-Tauopathies -- 12. Tau protein and frontotemporal dementias -- 13. FTLD-TDP pathological subtypes: clinical and mechanistic significance -- 14. Lysosomal dysfunction as a pathogenic mechanism in FTD: Evidence from PGRN and TMEM106B genetics and biology -- 15. Future trends in understanding the pathological role of TDP-43 and FUS proteins -- 16. Description of a new data resource for FTD including multiomic data on human post mortem brain (MAPT, GRN, C9orf72), matching mouse models and iPS models -- 17. Mendelian and sporadic FTD: avenues from genetics to disease pathways through in-silico prediction and modeling -- 18. FTLD treatment: Current Practice and Future Possibilities.
    Abstract: Under the name of Frontotemporal Dementias (FTD) numerous hereditary and sporadic disorders are listed. FTD may take away speech and language, social skills and ethical judgement, wishes and will, empathy and emotions; it may also impair motor functions. FTD may affect men and women in midlife or during old age leading to the demolition of the uniqueness of the human mind. In the last decade of the 20th century and in the first two decades of the 21st century, progress in the understanding of clinical, neuropathological, biochemical, and genetic aspects of FTD has accelerated. The novel awareness about FTD has directed young generations of researchers toward the study of this complex group of disorders. This Volume has been formulated with the participation of some of the leading scientists who have contributed to the development of knowledge in the clinical and basic science arenas. It captures the current central elements that are relevant to an up-to-date understanding of causes and pathogenesis of multiple forms of FTD. The volume is an opus that represents a distillation of the work of many scientists and addresses the current directions in the study of one of the most complex groups of diseases. In view of its structure, the book could also be used as a textbook, that offers both a broad and deep analysis of major areas in FTD. This book, planned by the International Society for Frontotemporal Dementias, is distinctive as it opens a window to a wide landscape about the biology of FTD. Thus, the book represents a moment of reflection on the present state of our knowledge of FTD and a collective vision toward scientific progress. The authors of each chapter share their knowledge and vision aimed at reducing the suffering which is caused by FTD.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030511401
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1281
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-51140-1
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    Nutraceuticals and Cancer Signaling : Clinical Aspects and Mode of Action (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Nutrition   . ; Food science. ; Chemistry, Organic. ; Biomedical Research. ; Nutrition. ; Food Science. ; Organic Chemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I: An overview of cancer and its mechanisms -- 1-A brief overview of cancer, its mechanisms, and prevention methods -- 2-MECHANISMS INVOLVED IN CARCINOGENESIS -- Part II: Functional foods/nutraceuticals as chemo preventive agents -- 3-Tomato (lycopene and β-carotene) and cancer -- 4-Essential Oils from Aromatic Plants in cancer prevention and treatment -- 5-Bee propolis (caffeic acid phenethyl ester) against cancer -- 6-Brown Algae (Fucoxanthin) Against Cancer -- 7-Cruciferous vegetables (indole-3-carbinol, isothiocyanates) against cancer -- 8-Crustacea (carotenoids namely astaxanthins) against cancer -- 9-Curcuma and breast cancer: a focus on cell signaling pathways -- 10-FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN CANCER -- 11-Garlic: Allyl Sulfur Compounds and Cancer Prevention -- 12-Ginger (gingerols and 6-shogaol) against cancer -- 13-Saffron (crocins) against cancer -- 14-OLIVE LEAF (OLEUROPEIN) AND ITS ROLE IN CANCER: THERAPEUTIC UPDATES -- 15-Honey against cancer -- 16-Soybeans and phytoestrogen rich foods (genistein, daidzein) against cancer -- 17-Tea (catechins including (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate) and cancer -- 18-Probiotics and Cancer -- Part III: The role of nutrients in the prevention of cancer -- 19-Vitamins (C, D and E) against cancer -- 20-Minerals (namely selenium) and cancer -- 21-Dietary fibers/beta-glucan and cancer -- 22-Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Cancer.
    Abstract: Today's consumers are looking for food products with health-promoting roles in addition to nutritional benefits. With current research showing that nutraceuticals and functional foods rich in specific bioactives may have chemopreventative effects, these products are increasingly popular. However, while much in the literature supports the health-promoting features of these foods, few texts focus on their bioactive agents and their mode of action in cancer signaling. Nutraceuticals and Cancer Signalling: Clinical Aspects and Mode of Action explains the link between nutraceuticals and cancer in terms of clinical trials and modes of action. This book gives an overview of common cancers and their mechanisms, and the most common functional foods and their bioactive components. Individual chapters focus on specific functional foods--including tomatoes, garlic, honey, tea, yoghurt, and many more--their prominent bioactive compounds, and their mode of action in cancer signaling and chemoprevention. Recent findings on cancer-prevention roles of different vitamins and minerals are also discussed. For food scientists, nutritionists, and pharmaceutical experts looking to understand how functional foods can play a role in fighting cancer, this text serves as a one-stop reference.
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    Pages: IX, 652 p. 52 illus., 36 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030740351
    Series Statement: Food Bioactive Ingredients,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74035-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-74035-1
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    Application and Integration of Omics-powered Diagnostics in Clinical and Public Health Microbiology (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Diseases. ; Genetics. ; Immunology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Diseases. ; Genetics and Genomics. ; Immunology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Ch 1: Overview of Microbial NGS -- Ch 2: WGS for Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing -- Ch 3: WGS for Bacterial Virulence Assessment -- Ch 4: Epidemiological Typing by WGS -- Ch 5: Bioinformatics Approaches for WGS Analysis -- Ch 6: WGS for Clinical Virology -- Ch 7: WGS for Clinical Mycology -- Ch 8: WGS for Clinical Parasitology -- Ch 9: Long Read Sequencing -- Ch 10: Aspects of WGS Integration -- Ch 11: Microbiome Analysis -- Ch 12: Metagenomics of Environmental Samples -- Ch 13: Clinical Metagenomics -- Ch 14: Metagenomics for Pathogen Discovery -- Ch 15: Advanced Applications for MALDI-TOF: Typing -- Ch 16: Advanced Applications for MALDI-TOF: Infectious Diseases and Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing (AST) -- Ch 17: Omics for Food and Water Microbiology -- Ch 18: Omics for Forensic and Post-Mortem Microbiology -- Ch 19: Omics for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance -- Ch 20: Total Laboratory Automation.
    Abstract: Various “omics” methods have recently revolutionized molecular diagnostics. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) makes it possible to sequence a human genome in just one day. Whole genome sequencing (WGS) greatly improves the ability to investigate the outbreaks of numerous pathogens. Metagenomics helps to analyze the microbiome, which aids greatly in identifying the pathogenesis of infectious diseases. Proteomic-based methods, namely matrix-assisted laser desorption-ionization time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS), have a promising role in identifying myctobacteria and fungi, and predicting antimicrobial resistance. While there are numerous scientific publications on “omics” applications for microbiology, there are relatively few books that review this topic from a clinical diagnostics perspective. This book looks at this field from a holistic viewpoint, instead of limiting by type of “omics” technology, in order to cover the body of knowledge needed for practitioners and academics interested in clinical and public health microbiology. Additionally, it addresses the management, economical, regulatory and operational aspects of integrating these technologies into routine diagnostics.
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    Pages: VI, 240 p. 17 illus., 15 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030621551
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-62155-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-62155-1
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    Multifaceted Protocols in Biotechnology, Volume 2 (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Biotechnology. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Biomedical Research. ; Biotechnology. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Graviola Fruit Extraction by Ionic Liquid Microwave-assisted Extraction (IL-MAE) -- Role of Ionic Liquids in the Enzyme Stabilization: A Case Study with Trichoderma ressie Cellulase -- Role of Ionic Liquids in the Processing of Lignocellulosic Biomass -- Proliferation of rat amniotic stem cell (AFSC) on modified surface microcarrier -- Application of spectroscopic methods for the analysis of non-halal meats in food products: A narrative review -- Identification of Potential Biomarkers of Porcine Gelatin -- Gamma Ray Mutagenesis on Bacteria Isolated from Shrimp Farm Mud for Microbial Fuel Cell Enhancement and Degradation of Organic Waste -- Effect of temperature on antibacterial activity and fatty acid methyl esters of Carica papaya seed extract -- Solid-state Fermentation of Agro-industrial Waste Using Heterofermentative Lacti Acid Bacteria -- Synthesis of chitosan-folic acid nanoparticles as a drug delivery system for propolis compounds.
    Abstract: This contributed volume, “Multifaceted Protocols in Biotechnology, Volume 2”, consists of multidisciplinary methods and techniques commonly used in biotechnology studies. There are two sections covered in this book – Ionic Liquid Related Techniques & Evergreen Biotechnology Techniques. A brief introduction supports each protocol to allow easy learning and implementation. The first section consists of three chapters covering studies in modern biotechnology focusing on the role of ionic liquid techniques in extracting secondary metabolites, enzyme stabilization and biomass processing. The second section covers evergreen methodologies. It comprises five chapters covering topics on microcarrier technology for cell culture; Polymerase Chain Reaction for non-halal sources detection in food; ELISA for biomarker identification; gamma ray-induced mutagenesis for enhancing microbial fuel cells; and the effect of temperature on antibacterial activity of Carica papaya seed extract. This book will be useful to graduate students, researchers, academics, and industry practitioners working in the area of biotechnology.
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    Pages: VII, 159 p. 45 illus., 32 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030755799
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-75579-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-75579-9
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    The Social Impulse : The Evolution and Neuroscience of What Brings Us Together (2022)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Cognitive neuroscience. ; Social evolution. ; Neuroscience. ; Cognitive Neuroscience. ; Social Evolution.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I Differentiation-Integration Dynamics: Ultimate Causes -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Purposeless Design -- Chapter 3: Darwinian Evolutionary Theory -- Chapter 4: Principles of Differentiation and Integration -- Chapter 5: The Information Trend in Science -- Chapter 6: Is Social Cohesion a Different Mechanism of Evolution? -- Part II Roots and Mechanisms: Proximate Causes -- Chapter 7: Fundamental Physical Forces, Genes, and Epigenetics -- Chapter 8: Biological Origins -- Chapter 9: Neural Mechanisms of Sociality -- Chapter 10: Psychological Features -- Chapter 11: Cognitive Science Underpinnings -- Chapter 12: A Sociological Systems Theory -- Chapter 13: Developmental Roots -- Chapter 14: Metaphysical, Religious, and Spiritual Aspects -- Part III Survival Value -- Chapter 15: Sociality’s Survival Value -- Part IV Conclusions -- Chapter 16: A New Framework: A Theory of Integration.
    Abstract: This book is an exploration of the integration-differentiation dynamics that result in a drive, or impulse, toward human sociality, arguing that our need to connect with other people is as fundamental as our need for food and shelter. In The Social Impulse: The Evolution and Neuroscience of What Brings Us Together, Jaime Pineda presents the evidence that social cohesion is a complementary force to natural selection, the Darwinian drive for differentiation and diversity. The book addresses the distinctive aspects of social behavior that arise from integration principles and seeks to answer the following questions: (1) Why does social cohesion arise? (2) What is the history of social dynamics? (3) How does social cohesion work? (4) When do the developmental aspects of social dynamics arise? A final section of the book addresses the value of sociality and social cohesion. By exploring the differences, similarities, and, most important, the interactivity between natural selection and social cohesion, this unique book provides a wealth of interesting, challenging, and unexpected insights.
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    Pages: XXV, 190 p. 7 illus., 6 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031084393
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-08439-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-08439-3
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    Meanings of Pain : Volume 3: Vulnerable or Special Groups of People (2022)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Pain medicine. ; Clinical psychology. ; Neuroscience. ; Pain Medicine. ; Clinical Psychology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Conceptualising Pain in Critically-Ill Neonates or Infants -- Chapter 2. Pain in the Fetus and the Preterm Baby -- Chapter 3. Developmental Influences on the Meanings of Pain in Children -- Chapter 4. “Ooh, You Got to Holler Sometime:” Pain Meaning and Experiences of Black Older Adults -- Chapter 5. Exploring the Meaning of Chronic Low Back Pain as a Life of ‘Living Death’ in Rural Nigeria -- Chapter 6. Painworld: A Phenomenological View of Veteran Experiences of Living with Chronic Pain -- Chapter 7. “It’s Just One of Them Things You’ve Got to Try and Manage”: Meanings of Pain for People with Brain Injury.
    Abstract: This book, the third and final volume in the Meaning of Pain series, describes what pain means to people with pain in “vulnerable” groups, and how meaning changes pain – and them – over time. Immediate pain warns of harm or injury to the person with pain. If pain persists over time, more complex meanings can become interwoven with this primitive meaning of threat. These cognitive meanings include thoughts and anxiety about the adverse consequences of pain. Such meanings can nourish existential sufferings, which are more about the person than the pain, such as loss, loneliness, or despair. Although chronic pain can affect anyone, there are some groups of people for whom particular clinical support and understanding is urgently needed. This applies to “vulnerable” or “special” groups of people, and to the question of what pain means to them. These groups include children, women, older adults, veterans, addicts, people with mental health problems, homeless people, or people in rural or indigenous communities. Several chapters in the book focus on the lived experience of pain in vulnerable adults, including black older adults in the US, rural Nigerians, US veterans, and adults with acquired brain injury. The question of what pain experience could mean in the defenceless fetus, neonate, pre-term baby, and child, is examined in depth across three contributions. This book series aspires to create a vocabulary on the “meanings of pain” and a clinical framework with which to use it. It is hoped that the series stimulates self-reflection about the role of meaning in optimal pain management. Meanings of Pain is intended for people with pain, family members or caregivers of people with pain, clinicians, researchers, advocates, and policy makers. Volume I was published in 2016; Volume II in 2019.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030958251
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-95825-1
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    Biosensors and Biochips (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Biophysics. ; Senses and sensation. ; Nanoscience. ; Biotechnology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Sensory Systems. ; Nanophysics. ; Chemical Bioengineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Bioreceptors -- Chapter 3. Catalytic Biosensors -- Chapter 4. Affinity Biosensors -- Chapter 5. Affinity Biosensors -- Chapter 6. Label-free Biosensors -- Chapter 7. Bioreceptor Immobilization -- Chapter 8. Biochips. Chapter 9. Genome Sequencing -- Chapter 10. Genome Sequencing -- Chapter 11. Micro Electrode Arrays, Implants and Organs-on-a-Chip -- Appendix.
    Abstract: This textbook describes the basic principles and mechanism of action of biosensor systems, and introduces readers to the various types of biosensors; from affinity biosensors to catalytic, optical and label-free biosensors, the most common systems are explained in detail. Dedicated advanced sections focus on biochips and genome sequencing methods as well as organs-on-a-chip. The textbook helps readers to understand the elementary components of biosensors, and to identify and illustrate each function in the biosensor information flow, from recognition to transduction and transmission. Furthermore, readers will receive guidance in critically analyzing published studies on biosensor research, helping them to develop appropriate concepts and independently propose their own solutions. The textbook is intended for master’s students in bioengineering, biophysics, biotechnology and pharmacology that need a solid grasp of biosensor system technologies and applications, as well as students in related medical technological fields.
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    Pages: XVIII, 328 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030764692
    Series Statement: Learning Materials in Biosciences,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-76469-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-76469-2
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    Visceral Pain (2023)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neurophysiology. ; Gastroenterology. ; Neuroscience. ; Neurophysiology. ; Gastroenterology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Tools for optogenetic probing of nociceptive pathways; Monitoring activity -- An open science model to accelerate the generation, implementation and distribution of optogenetics and viral tools -- Vagal neuroinflammation accompanying respiratory viral infection: An overview of mechanisms and possible clinical significance -- Stress-induced Visceral Analgesia: Concept and Pathways -- Evidence of early life stress exposure and epigenetic modifications in functional chronic pain disorders -- EPIGENETIC REGULATION OF STRESS-INDUCED VISCERAL PAIN -- The biomechanics and mechanotransduction in visceral nociception -- VISCERAL NOCICEPTION IN GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE -- Epithelial-Neuronal Communication in Visceral Pain -- Physiological Mechanisms Underpinning Heightened Perception of Visceral Afferent Signalling in Irritable Bowel Syndrome -- A fentanyl analogue that activates u-opioid receptors in acidified tissues inhibits colitis pain without opioid side effects -- Signalling in the Gut -- Translating colonic sensory afferent peripheral mechanosensitivity into the spinal cord dorsal horn -- Translating colonic afferent peripheral sensitivity into the spinal cord dorsal horn -- Neuron-Microglia Dynamic Duo in Chronic Abdominal Pain -- Pre-clinical Models of Endometriosis -- Spinal afferent innervation of the uterus -- Post-infectious bladder hypersensitivity in the development of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS).
    Abstract: The chapters in this book are based on the Visceral Pain conference in Adelaide, Australia, under the auspices of the International Federation for Neurogastroenterology and Motility in 2021. This is one of the hottest fields of science and includes mechanisms involving how the microbiome communicates with the brain and how, when disordered, these mechanisms contribute to clinical diseases such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Researchers from around the globe presented their latest findings as a review of the current state of the art in the field from both the clinical and scientific points of view. These systems are now appreciated as being critical for shaping our well-being and their disorders underlie chronic clinical conditions of significant morbidity and mortality. The author team includes long-established authorities who significantly contributed to the advances in visceral pain research over the past two decades and the new generation that will continue to contribute to advancing our understanding of the field.
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    Pages: VIII, 255 p. 37 illus., 33 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031257025
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-25702-5
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    Sex Differences in Brain Function and Dysfunction (2023)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neuropsychology. ; Psychiatry. ; Neuroscience. ; Neuropsychology. ; Psychiatry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1: Considering sex and gender in research studies -- Sex and Gender Science -- Best practices in the study of sex? -- Best practices in the study of Gender Differences -- The special case of a lack of sex differences – the naked mole rat? -- Lateralization and -- Part 2: Sex differences in cognitive and mental health across the lifespan -- Depression -- Schizophrenia -- Immune and neurodevelopmental disorders – autism? -- Social Cognition -- Cognition and cognitive ageing -- Part 3: Diseases of the brain and relevance of sex -- Epilepsy -- Stroke -- AD -- Parkinson’s -- Multiple Sclerosis.
    Abstract: Does sex matter when it comes to brain function? This volume attempts to answer this very important question which is of relevance to the disciplines of psychology, neuroscience, psychiatry and neurology. Understanding how brain function and resultant behaviors may differ between the sexes impacts upon our knowledge of the pathology and development of treatments for various neurological and psychiatric disorders, particularly those that show significant sex differences in either prevalence and/or manifestation of symptoms. This volume covers three main themes of research into sex differences in basic neurobiology, psychology, preclinical research and clinical research. It begins by exploring our understanding of sex and gender in relation to both animal and human behaviors and discusses the relevance, and importance, of considering sex and gender when conducting research into brain function and behaviors. The second theme focuses on how sex and gender influence mental health and considers the impact of our immune system and the changes that occur with ageing. Finally, the third aspect focuses on examples of neurological disorder which show sex differences in terms of their aetiology and/or symptomology and considers the relevance in the development of treatment for these disorders including dementia, stroke and multiple sclerosis. This volume is of considerable interest to mental health and neurology professionals, including psychiatrists, neurologists, nurses, allied health clinicians and pharmacists. It is also helpful and important for preclinical researchers working in neuroscience, psychopharmacology and reproductive endocrinology.
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    Pages: X, 373 p. 70 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031267239
    Series Statement: Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences, 62
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-26723-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-26723-9
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    Trials for Cerebellar Ataxias : From Cellular Models to Human Therapies (2023)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neurology . ; Pharmaceutical chemistry. ; Cognitive neuroscience. ; Neuroscience. ; Neurology. ; Pharmaceutics. ; Cognitive Neuroscience.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I: Basic Science of Cerebellum and Ataxias -- Functional anatomy of the cerebellum -- Cerebellar physiology -- Cerebellar biochemistry/pharmacology -- Genetics of dominant ataxias -- Autosomal and X-linked degenerative ataxias: from genetics to promising therapeutics -- Seeking therapies for Spinocerebellar Ataxia: from gene silencing to systems-based approaches -- Ion Channel Genes and Ataxia -- Part II: Biomarkers and tools of trials -- How to Design a Therapeutic Trial in SCAs -- Therapy development for spinocerebellar ataxia: Rating Scales and Biomarkers -- Clinical rating scales for ataxia -- Scale for Ocular motor Disorders in Ataxia (SODA): Procedures and Basic Understanding -- Cerebellar learning in the prism adaptation task -- Blood and CSF biomarkers in autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxias -- Part III: Autosomal Dominant Cerebellar Ataxias -- Riluzole in progressive cerebellar ataxias -- ASOs against ATXN2 in preclinical and phase 1 trials -- Antisense oligonucleotide therapy against SCA3 -- Spinocerebellar ataxia type 7: From mechanistic pathways to therapeutic opportunities -- Experimental neurotransplantation for cerebellar ataxias -- Development of mesenchymal stem cells therapy for the treatment of polyglutamine SCA: from bench to bedside -- Cerebello-Spinal tDCS as Rehabilitative Intervention in Neurodegenerative Ataxia -- Cerebellar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Cerebellar Ataxias -- Physical therapy in Cerebellar Ataxia -- Part IV: Autosomal Recessive Cerebellar Ataxias -- Recent advances on therapeutic approaches for Friedreich’s Ataxia -- Therapeutic use of interferon gamma in Friedreich ataxia -- Metabolic treatments of cerebellar ataxia -- Clinical Trials in Fragile X-Associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome -- Part V: Sporadic Ataxias -- Therapeutic strategies in immune-mediated cerebellar ataxias -- Coenzyme Q10 in MSA -- State of the Art and History of Therapeutics in Ataxias.
    Abstract: Despite the critical importance of the cerebellum in brain functions, the scientific community still lacks effective treatments for most cerebellar ataxias. This book provides a link between the pathogenesis and therapies of cerebellar ataxias while also providing a comprehensive assessment of the preclinical and clinical trials dedicated to cerebellar ataxias over the past 20 years of progress. This is the first book fully dedicated to the trials and therapies of these disorders. It is a truly authoritative and comprehensive reference and comes at a time of major advances in genetic tools and neuroimaging assessments. The coverage begins by laying a foundation of the basic science of the cerebellum and ataxias, proceeds to discuss biomarkers and the tools of trials, offers guidelines on conducting trials, and then explores the full range of therapeutics and their trials, including gene therapy and cell transplantation. The authors are top experts on cerebellar research and the contributing authors have all made seminal contributions in the field.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031243455
    Series Statement: Contemporary Clinical Neuroscience,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-24345-5
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    Progress in Heritable Soft Connective Tissue Diseases (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Medical genetics. ; Physiology. ; Internal medicine. ; Biomedical Research. ; Medical Genetics. ; Physiology. ; Internal Medicine.
    Description / Table of Contents: Basic structure, physiology and biochemistry of connective tissues and extracellular matrix collagens -- Tendon Extracellular Matrix Assembly, Maintenance and Dysregulation Throughout Life -- Basic Components of Connective Tissues and Extracellular Matrix: Fibronectin, Fibrinogen, Laminin, Elastin, Fibrillins, Fibulins, Matrilins, Tenascins and Thrombospondins -- Proteoglycans and Diseases of Soft Tissues -- Growth Factor Roles in Soft Tissue Physiology and Pathophysiology -- Connective Tissue Disorders and Cardiovascular Complications: The Indomitable Role of Transforming Growth Factor-β Signaling -- The Pathophysiology and Pathogenesis of Marfan Syndrome -- Ehlers-Danlos syndromes, joint hypermobility and hypermobility spectrum disorders -- Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome Associated with Glycosaminoglycan Abnormalities -- Loeys-Dietz Syndrome -- Meester-Loeys syndrome -- Clinical and Molecular Delineation of Cutis Laxa Syndromes: Paradigms for Elastic Fiber Homeostasis -- Collagen VI Muscle Disorders: Mutation Types, Pathogenic Mechanisms and Approaches to Therapy -- Connective Tissue Disorders in Domestic Animals.
    Abstract: This volume represents a substantially revised and updated 2nd edition of a reference handbook on major structural components of soft connective tissues and a whole slew of heritable diseases of soft connective tissues. The number of clearly identifiable and distinct disorders has grown somewhat since the 1st edition in 2014, e.g., Ehlers-Danlos syndrome has now 13 entities. A brand new syndrome, Meester Loeys syndrome carrying the name of Bart Loeys was added as a companion to Loeys-Dietz syndrome. Numerous variations of cutis laxa and joint mobility disorders have been discovered taking advantage of recent advancements in genetic analysis. We have acquired better understanding of pathogenesis and biochemical changes in some other, more established entities, such as Marfan and collagen VI myopathies where better management and possible treatment are on the horizon. Even in the case of connective tissue diseases in domestic animals some progress has been made. All these updates were contributed by a group of distinguished and preeminent physicians and scientists, all of them not just working in the field but making new discoveries described by them. Readers will notice that seemingly there is an overlap among many of these disorders. And indeed, many of them, if not most are interconnected because of the prominent roles of TGFβ, of fibrillin microfibrils and collagen fibril assembly (and other molecules) playing in connective tissues physiology, and by extension in pathogenesis of many disorders described in the book. What I found particularly helpful that author(s) of each chapter bring their own perspective even when described closely related mechanism of the disease. These observations should help with diagnosis and management of such cases. The first chapters are more general, concentrating more on the physiology, structure and biochemistry of normal soft tissues. That should help in better understanding of the pathophysiology. Last but not least, the chapters are very readable, more like detective stories than dry description of genetic/biochemical defects. I do hope that basic scientists and clinicians with similar and diverse interests alike will appreciate this volume and will be inspired by it to develop their research in the field.
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    Pages: IX, 343 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030806149
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1348
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80614-9
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    Astrocytes in Psychiatric Disorders (2021)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Nervous system Diseases. ; Neurology . ; Neurophysiology. ; Neuropsychology. ; Neurons. ; Neuroscience. ; Neurological Disorders. ; Neurology. ; Neurophysiology. ; Neuropsychology. ; Cellular Neuroscience.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction: Neuroglia in psychiatric disorders -- Chapter 1. Astrocytes: The housekeepers and guardians of the CNS -- Chapter 2. Principles of astrogliopathology -- Chapter 3. Morphological appearance of astroglia in neuropsychiatric disorders -- Chapter 4. Astrocytes and neurotransmission: Glutamate and GABA in cognitive and mood disorders -- Chapter 5. Astroglia in bipolar disorder -- Chapter 6. Astroglia abnormalities in mood disorders -- Chapter 7. Astroglia in major depression and suicide -- Chapter 8. Neuroglia in Schizophrenia -- Chapter 9. Glutamate turnover in Schizophrenia -- Chapter 10. Astroglia and dopanime transmission in Schizophrenia -- Chapter 11. Kynurenic acid in Schyzophrenia -- Chapter 12. Astrocytes in addictive disorders -- Chapter 13. Astroglia in the vulnerability and maintenance of alcohol dependence -- Chapter 14. Astroglia in response to stress -- Chapter 15. Astroglia and Obsessive compulsive disorder -- Chapter 16. Astrocytes in regulation of food intake -- Chapter 17. Astrocytes in anorexia nervosa -- Chapter 18. Astroglial serotonin receptors as the central target of classic antidepressants -- Chapter 19. Lithium targets astrocytes -- Epilogue.
    Abstract: This contributed volume discusses the multiple roles of astrocytes, which determine the progression and outcome of neuropsychiatric diseases. This emerging area of study examines the ways in which astrocytes are involved in various aspects of disease initiation, progression and resolution. This monograph aims to integrate the body of information that has accumulated in recent years revealing the active role of astrocytes in neuropsychiatric pathology and in psychiatric disorders. Understanding roles of astrocytes in pathology will provide new targets for medical intervention and aid the development of much needed therapeutics. This book will be valuable for researchers and workers in the fields of neurobiology, neurology, and psychiatry, as well as fill the need for a textbook used in advanced courses/graduate seminars in glial pathophysiology.
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    Pages: VI, 377 p. 36 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030773755
    Series Statement: Advances in Neurobiology, 26
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-77375-5
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    Neurobiological and Psychological Aspects of Brain Recovery (2023)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neuropsychology. ; Neurology . ; Neuroscience. ; Neuropsychology. ; Neurology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Understanding the Mechanisms of Dendritic Arbor Development: Integrated Experimental and Computational Approaches -- Chapter 2: Autophagy Mechanisms for Brain Recovery. Keep It Clean, Keep It Alive -- Chapter 3: Environmental enrichment and functional plasticity in the hippocampus, an update on the mechanisms involved -- Chapter 4: Translatable Models of Brain and Cognitive Reserve -- Chapter 5: Cognitive Reserve: A Life-Course Perspective -- Chapter 6: Neural Correlates of Brain Reserve: A Neuroimaging Perspective -- Chapter 7: Non-pharmacological Approaches Based on Mind-Body Medicine to Enhancement of Cognitive and Brain Reserve in Humans -- Chapter 8: Roles of Synaptic Plasticity in Functional Recovery After Brain Injury -- Chapter 9: Integrated Methods of Neuromodulation for Guiding Recovery Following Stroke -- Chapter 10: Resilience in Brain Networks After Stroke -- Chapter 11: Epigenetics and brain plasticity: back to function -- Chapter 12: Functional Role of Physical Exercise and Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Depression and Mood Disorders -- Chapter 13: BRAIN RECOVERY IN CHILDHOOD: THE INTERACTION BETWEEN DEVELOPMENTAL PLASTICITY AND REGENERATIVE MECHANISMS -- Chapter 14: Estrogen Neuroprotective Activity After Stroke and Spinal Cord Injury -- Chapter 15: Making Meaning of Acquired Brain Injury: Resources for Functional Recovery -- Chapter 16: An Update on Premorbid Personality Traits and Brain Recovery - Another Aspect of Resilience -- Chapter 17: Psychological Aspects of Recovery After Brain Injury: A Focus on Psychodynamic Factors -- Chapter 18: Artificial Intelligence applications for Traumatic Brain Injury research and clinical management.
    Abstract: The importance of this unique book's approach lies in addressing the impact of neurobiological factors as well as psychological influences on brain recovery following injury. There is growing evidence that emotional, motivational, and cognitive factors along with personality traits play a crucial role in brain plasticity, resilience, and recovery. Topics include synaptic and neuronal plasticity, development of brain reserves, biological markers, environmental factors, emotional resilience, and personality traits. By combining the latest research on neural mechanisms and psychological resilience the authors present a book that will help lead to the development of better treatment strategies for functional recovery from brain damage. The new edition is fully updated throughout and contains completely new chapters on brain recovery in childhood, epigenetic aspects of brain recovery, and artificial intelligence techniques in traumatic brain injury research.
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    Pages: XXIV, 406 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031249303
    Series Statement: Contemporary Clinical Neuroscience,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-24930-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-24930-3
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    Basic Organic Chemistry for the Life Sciences (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Life sciences. ; Chemistry, Organic. ; Enzymology. ; Biochemistry. ; Biomedical Research. ; Life Sciences. ; Organic Chemistry. ; Enzymology. ; Biochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Alkanes, composition, constitution, and configuration -- 2. Functional groups -- 3. Electronic structure of organic molecules -- 4. Alkenes and alkynes -- 5. Substitutions on saturated carbon atom -- 6. Nucleophilic additions -- 7. Stereochemistry, symmetry, and molecular chirality -- 8. Derivatives of carboxylic acids -- 9. Electrophilic substitutions -- 10. Pericyclic reactions -- 11. Organic natural products -- 12. Organic supramolecular and supermolecular structures.
    Abstract: This textbook is designed for students of biology, molecular biology, ecology,medicine, agriculture, forestry and other professions where the knowledge of organic chemistry plays an important role. The work may also be of interest to non-professionals, as well as to teachers in high schools. The book consists of 13 chapters that cover the essentials of organic chemistry, including - basic principles of structure and constitution of organic compounds, - the elements of the nomenclature, - the concepts of the nature of chemical bond, - introductions in NMR and IR spectroscopy, - the concepts and main classes of the organic reaction mechanisms, - reactions and properties of common classes or organic compounds, - and the introduction to the chemistry of the natural organic products followed by basic principles of the reactions in living cells. This second edition includes revisions and suggestions made by the readers of the first edition and the author's colleagues. In addition, it includes substantial changes compared to the first edition. The chapter on Cycloaddition has been completed by including the other pericyclic reactions (sigmatropic rearrangements, electrocyclic reactions). The chapter on Organic Natural Products has been extended to include new section covering the principles of organic synthesis. New chapter "Organic Supramolecular and Supermolecular Structures" is added. This chapter covers the basic knowledge about the molecular recognition, supramolecular structures, and the mechanisms of the enzyme catalyzed reactions.
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    Edition: 2nd ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030924386
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-92438-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-92438-6
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    Coronavirus Therapeutics – Volume II : Clinical Management and Public Health (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Virology. ; Clinical medicine Research. ; Epidemiology. ; Public health. ; Biomedical Research. ; Virology. ; Clinical Research. ; Epidemiology. ; Public Health.
    Description / Table of Contents: Clinical features, diagnostic evaluation and management of COVID-19 patients -- Outbreak of COVID-19: A Detailed Overview and Its Consequences -- A paradigm gap in host-pathogen interaction studies: Lesson from the COVID-19 pandemic -- SARS/CoV-2: Behavioral Host Manipulation -- Management of COVID-19 in the Intensive Care Unit -- First wave of Covid-19 pandemic in Italy: data and evidence -- Risk factors for COVID-19: diabetes, hypertension and obesity -- Current challenges for the effective management of the COVID-19 pandemic -- COVID-19 Outbreak Challenges in Indian Migrant Pregnant and Lactating Mothers: Learnt Lesson Demands Phronesis and Hierarchical Strategies for Such Future Pandemics -- COVID-19 and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation -- COVID-19's Clinical-Pathological Evidence in Relation to its Repercussion on the Central and Peripheral Nervous System -- Anatomopathological Aspects and Clinical Correlation of COVID-19: A Systematic Review -- SARS-CoV-2 liability: the hidden mystery behind its presentation in children.
    Abstract: The book Coronavirus Therapeutics Volume II provides the most comprehensive review on contemporary knowledge on the consequences during the outbreak of Coronavirus. This also describes the clinical features, diagnostic evaluation and management of Coronavirus patients. Using an integrative approach to the understanding of paradigm gap in host-pathogen interaction studies to the management of Coronavirus patients in the Intensive Care Unit to the current challenges for the effective management of Coronavirus pandemic risk factors including diabetes, hypertension, obesity and repercussion on the central and peripheral nervous system. Key basic and clinical research laboratories from major universities, academic medical hospitals, biotechnology and pharmaceutical laboratories around the world have contributed articles that review present research activity on the role of heat shock proteins in human diseases and importantly project the field into the future. The book is a must read for graduate students. medical students, basic science researchers and postdoctoral scholars in the fields of Cancer Biology, Oncology, Cardiovascular Diseases, Microbiology, Inflammation, Translational Medicine, Clinical Research, Biotechnology, Cell & Molecular Medicine, Pharmaceutical Scientists and Researchers involved in Drug Discovery.
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    Pages: IX, 241 p. 43 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030851132
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1353
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-85113-2
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    Coronavirus Therapeutics – Volume I : Basic Science and Therapy Development (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Virology. ; Clinical medicine Research. ; Epidemiology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Virology. ; Clinical Research. ; Epidemiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Origin and structural biology of Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) -- The Molecular Virology of Coronaviruses with Special Reference to SARS-CoV-2 -- Epidemiology, transmission and molecular immunopathology of SARS-CoV-2 -- Epidemiology and Etiopathogeny of Covid-19 -- Immunological and Hematological Response in COVID-19 -- Toll-like receptors (TLRs) as Therapeutic Targets for Treating SARS-CoV-2: An Immunobiological Perspective -- Potential drug strategies to target Coronaviruses -- Possible therapeutic intervention strategies for COVID-19 by manipulating the cellular proteostasis network -- The potential impact of statins in the treatment of patients with COVID-19 infection -- Anticoronavirus activity of water-soluble pristine C60 fullerenes: in vitro and in silico screening -- Application of Nanoscale materials and nanotechnology against viral infection: A special focus on Coronaviruses -- Obesity: A Risk Factor for Covid-19 -- Cytokine Storm and Failed Resolution in COVID-19: Taking Cue from Multiple Sclerosis.
    Abstract: The book Coronavirus Therapeutics Volume I provides the most comprehensive review on contemporary knowledge on the origin, structural biology and molecular aspects of Coronaviruses. It also describes the etiology and pathogeny and therapeutic targets including vaccine drug candidates against Coronaviruses in the light of current scientific knowledge. Using an integrative approach to the understanding of Coronaviruses structure, function and immunobiology, the contributors provide a synopsis of novel mechanisms by which Coronaviruses can be treated. Key basic and clinical research laboratories from major universities, academic medical hospitals, biotechnology and pharmaceutical laboratories around the world have contributed articles that review present research activity on the role of heat shock proteins in human diseases and importantly project the field into the future. The book is a must read for graduate students. medical students, basic science researchers and postdoctoral scholars in the fields of Cancer Biology, Oncology, Cardiovascular Diseases, Microbiology, Inflammation, Translational Medicine, Clinical Research, Biotechnology, Cell & Molecular Medicine, Pharmaceutical Scientists and Researchers involved in Drug Discovery.
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    Pages: IX, 222 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030851095
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1352
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-85109-5
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    Application of Omic Techniques to Identify New Biomarkers and Drug Targets for COVID-19 (2023)
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    Keywords: Biochemical markers. ; Proteins. ; Metabolism. ; Genomics. ; Biomarkers. ; Proteins. ; Metabolism. ; Genomics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. The COVID-19 Pandemic: SARS-CoV-2 Structure, Infection, Transmission, Symptomology and Variants of Concern -- Chapter 2. Long-term Vaccination and Treatment Strategies for COVID-19 Disease and Future Coronavirus Pandemics -- Chapter 3. Consequences of the Lockdown - Domestic Violence during the COVID-19 Pandemic -- Chapter 4. Psychological distress impact of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak on three continents: A systematic review and meta-analysis -- Chapter 5. A Molecular Biomarker-based Triage Approach for Targeted Treatment of Post-COVID-19 Syndrome Patients with Persistent Neurological or Neuropsychiatric Symptoms -- Chapter 6. Genetic Associations with Coronavirus Susceptibility and Disease Severity -- Chapter 7. COVID Diagnostics: from Molecules to Omics -- Chapter 8. Assessing Biomarkers in Viral Infection -- Chapter 9. Proteomic Investigation of COVID-19 Severity During the Tsunamis Second Wave in Mumbai -- Chapter 10. NMR-Metabolomics in COVID-19 Research -- Chapter 11. Potential Biomarkers of Mitochondrial Dysfunction Associated with COVID-19 Infection -- Chapter 12. Red Cell Distribution Width as a Prognostic Indicator for Mortality and ICU Admission in Patients with COVID-19 -- Chapter 13. Predicting the COVID-19 Patients Status using Chest CT Scan Findings: A Risk Assessment Model Based on Decision Tree Analysis -- Chapter 14. Inferring Recombination Events in SARS-CoV-2 Variants In Silico -- Chapter 15. Amplicon-based Nanopore Sequencing of Patients Infected by the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron (B.1.1.529) Variant in India -- Chapter 16. Perspectives on Rapid Antigen Tests for Downstream Validation and Development of Theranostics -- Chapter 17. Machine Learning and COVID-19: Lessons from SARS-CoV-2 -- Chapter 18. The Relationship between Psoriasis, COVID-19 Infection and Vaccination during Treatment of Patients -- Chapter 19. Immunogenicity of Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine (BBIBP-CorV; Sinopharm) and Short-term Clinical Outcomes in Vaccinated Solid Organ Transplant Recipients: A Prospective Cohort Study -- Chapter 20. Spices and Biomarkers of COVID-19: A Mechanistic and Therapeutic Perspective -- Chapter 21. Antiviral Mechanisms of Curcumin and its Derivatives in Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19: A review -- Chapter 22. Evaluation of Curcumin-Piperine Supplementation in COVID-19 Patients Admitted to the Intensive Care: A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial -- Chapter 23. Chronobiological Efficacy of Combined Therapy of Pelargonium Sidoides and Melatonin in Acute and Persistent Cases of COVID-19: A Hypothetical Approach -- Chapter 24. The Potential Effect of Royal Jelly on Biomarkers Related to COVID-19 Infection and Severe Progression -- Chapter 25. Statins: Beneficial Effects in Treatment of COVID-19 -- Chapter 26. Multiplex Immunoassay Approaches Using Luminex® xMAP® Technology for the Study of COVID-19 Disease -- Chapter 27. Rapid Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern by Genomic Surveillance Techniques.
    Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus has affected nearly every country and territory in the world. Although worldwide vaccination efforts have reduced the risk of serious disease outcomes, disparities in distribution have led to multiple waves of SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks and the emergence of variants of concern, some of which have enhanced infectivity and ability to evade existing vaccines. Hence there is an increasing interest in understanding the evolution of viruses like SARS-CoV-2, as well as improving our capacity to effectively current and manage future pandemics. This new volume reviews the most effective omic techniques for increasing our understanding of COVID-19, to improve diagnostics, prognostics, and genomic surveillance, and to facilitate development of effective treatments and vaccines. Chapters are written by an international team of experts and explore methods in the areas of genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. Techniques used to assess physiological function at the molecular level and artificial intelligence approaches used for more effective validation and translation of biomarker candidates into clinical use are also discussed. This book is an excellent resource for researchers studying biomarkers, virology, metabolic diseases, and infectious diseases, as well as clinical scientists, physicians, drug company scientists, and healthcare workers.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031280122
    Series Statement: Proteomics, Metabolomics, Interactomics and Systems Biology, 1412
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-28012-2
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    Speech Perception (2022)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neuroscience.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. The Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience of Speech Perception in Context -- 2. Subcortical Processing of Speech Sounds -- 3. Cortical Representation of Speech Sounds: Insights from Intracranial Electrophysiology -- 4. A Parsimonious Look at Neural Oscillations in Speech Perception -- 5. Extracting Language Content From Speech Sounds: The Information Theoretic Approach -- 6. Speech Perception under Adverse Listening Conditions -- 7. Adaptive Plasticity in Perceiving Speech Sounds -- 8. Development of Speech Perception -- 9. Interactions Between Audition and Cognition in Hearing Loss and Aging.
    Abstract: This volume reviews contemporary developments in the auditory cognitive neuroscience of speech perception, including both behavioral and neural contributions. It serves as an important update on the current state of research in speech perception. The Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience of Speech Perception in Context Lori L. Holt, and Jonathan E. Peelle Subcortical Processing of Speech Sounds Bharath Chandrasekaran, Rachel Tessmer, and G. Nike Gnanateja Cortical Representation of Speech Sounds: Insights from Intracranial Electrophysiology Yulia Oganian, Neal P. Fox, and Edward F. Chang A Parsimonious Look at Neural Oscillations in Speech Perception Sarah Tune, and Jonas Obleser Extracting Language Content From Speech Sounds: The Information Theoretic Approach Laura Gwilliams, and Matthew H. Davis Speech Perception under Adverse Listening Conditions Stephen C. Van Hedger, and Ingrid S. Johnsrude Adaptive Plasticity in Perceiving Speech Sounds Shruti Ullas, Milene Bonte, Elia Formisano, and Jean Vroomen Development of Speech Perception Judit Gervain Interactions Between Audition and Cognition in Hearing Loss and Aging Chad S. Rogers, and Jonathan E. Peelle .
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    Pages: XVI, 252 p. 33 illus., 29 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030815424
    Series Statement: Springer Handbook of Auditory Research, 74
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-81542-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-81542-4
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    Targets of Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment : Ion Transport in Tumor Biology (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Clinical biochemistry. ; Pharmacology. ; Human physiology. ; Internal medicine. ; Physiology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Medical Biochemistry. ; Pharmacology. ; Human Physiology. ; Internal Medicine. ; Physiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Targeting Ion Channels for Cancer Treatment: Current Progress and Future Challenges -- Novel Therapeutic Approaches of Ion Channels and Transporters in Cancer -- Ion Channels in Cancer: Orchestrators of Electrical Signaling and Cellular Crosstalk -- Potassium and Chloride Ion Channels in Cancer: A Novel Paradigm for Cancer Therapeutics -- Potassium and Calcium Channel Complexes as Novel Targets for Cancer Research -- Solute Carrier Transportome in Chemotherapy-Induced Adverse Drug Reactions -- Ion Transport and Radioresistance -- Ion Transporting Proteins and Cancer: Progress and Perspectives.
    Abstract: Targeting Ion Channels for Cancer Treatment: Current Progress and Future Challenges Alina L. Capatina, Dimitris Lagos, and William J. Brackenbury Novel Therapeutic Approaches of Ion Channels and Transporters in Cancer Ana Ramírez, Janice García-Quiroz, Luis Aguilar-Eslava, Yesennia Sánchez-Pérez, and Javier Camacho Ion Channels in Cancer: Orchestrators of Electrical Signaling and Cellular Crosstalk Jerry J. Fan and Xi Huang Potassium and Chloride Ion Channels in Cancer: A Novel Paradigm for Cancer Therapeutics Umberto Banderali, Luigi Leanza, Najmeh Eskandari, and Saverio Gentile Potassium and Calcium Channel Complexes as Novel Targets for Cancer Research Marie Potier-Cartereau, William Raoul, Gunther Weber, Karine Mahéo, Raphael Rapetti-Mauss, Maxime Gueguinou, Paul Buscaglia, Caroline Goupille, Nelig Le Goux, Souleymane Abdoul-Azize, Thierry Lecomte, Gaëlle Fromont, Aurélie Chantome, Olivier Mignen, Olivier Soriani, and Christophe Vandier Solute Carrier Transportome in Chemotherapy-Induced Adverse Drug Reactions Jason T. Anderson, Kevin M. Huang, Maryam B. Lustberg, Alex Sparreboom, and Shuiying Hu Ion Transport and Radioresistance Bastian Roth and Stephan M. Huber Ion Transporting Proteins and Cancer: Progress and Perspectives Mustafa B. A. Djamgoz.
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    Pages: X, 277 p. 30 illus., 20 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031039942
    Series Statement: Reviews of Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, 183
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-03994-2
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    Glial-Neuronal Signaling in Neuroendocrine Systems (2021)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Anatomy. ; Internal medicine. ; Neuroscience. ; Anatomy. ; Internal Medicine.
    Description / Table of Contents: PART I. Glial-Neuronal Interactions in the Control of Hypothalamic Development -- The Role of Microglia in the Developing Hypothalamus -- PART II. Glial-Neuronal Interactions in the Control of the Magnocellular Neuroendocrine System -- Functional Consequences of Morphological Plasticity in the Adult Hypothalamo-Neurohypophysial System -- Fenestrated Capillary and Dynamic Neuro-Glial-Vascula Reorganization of the Adult Neurohypophysis -- Astrocyte-Magnocellular Neuron Interactions in Hypothalamic Memory -- The Multifaceted Roles of Hypothalamic Astrocytes and Microglial Cells in Neuroendocrine and Autonomic Regulation in Health and Disease -- PART III. Gial-Neuronal Interactions in the Control of Metabolic Function -- Control of Systemic Metabolism by Astrocytes in the Brain -- Glia-Neuron Communication: Not a One-way Street -- PART IV. Glial-Neuronal Interactions in the Control of the Stress Response -- Retrograde Signaling Via Dendritic Activation of Glial-Neuronal Circuits -- PART V. Glial-Neuronal Interactions in the Control of Reproductive Function -- Microglia, Hormones, and Behavior -- Hypothalamic Astrocytes and the Role of Neuroprogesterone in Estrogen Positive Feedback -- PART VI. Glial-Neuronal Interactions that Link Brain and Periphery -- Unveiling the Importance of Tanycytes in the Control of the Dialogue Between the Brain and the Periphery -- Tanycyte Regulation of Hypophysiotropic TRH Neurons.
    Abstract: This volume discusses current research on glial-neuronal interactions in several neuroendocrine systems. Glial-neuronal bidirectional transmission represents one of the fastest-growing areas of investigation in neuroscience today. Unraveling the interactions and signaling synergy between glial cells and neurons is critical to advancing our understanding of brain function. Consequently, this book summarizes the latest findings on the roles of astrocytes, microglia and tanycytes in the control of synaptic transmission, synaptic plasticity, blood-brain signaling, neuroinflammation and immune signaling. In addition, leading experts in the field discuss how reproductive function, the stress response and energy homeostasis are regulated by glial-neuronal communication. Given its scope, the book is essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students in the neurosciences, as well as postdoctoral fellows and established researchers who are looking for a comprehensive overview of glial-neuronal crosstalk in neuroendocrine systems. This is the eleventh volume in the International Neuroendocrine Federation (INF) Masterclass in Neuroendocrinology series (Volumes 1-7 published by Wiley), which aims to illustrate the highest standards and highlight the latest technologies in basic and clinical research, and aspires to provide inspiration for further exploration into the exciting field of neuroendocrinology. Chapter 6 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
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    Pages: XII, 324 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030623838
    Series Statement: Masterclass in Neuroendocrinology, 11
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-62383-8
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    Glycobiology of the Nervous System (2023)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Zoology. ; Neurochemistry. ; Neuroscience. ; Zoology. ; Neurochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Introduction to the complexity of cell surface and tissue matrix glycoconjugates. -- 2. Introduction to cells comprising the nervous system. -- 3. Synthesis -- processing -- and function of N-glycans in N-glycoproteins. -- 4. Synthesis of O-linked glycoconjugates in the nervous system. -- 5. Chemistry and function of glycosaminoglycans in the nervous system. -- 6. Use of glycan-targeted antibodies/lectins to study the expression/function of glycosyltransferases in the nervous system. -- 7. Capillary electrophoresis and mass spectrometry-based glycosylation analysis in glycomics and glycoproteomics. -- 8. Structural analysis of oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates using NMR. -- 9. Glycolipid and glycoprotein expression during neural development. -- 10. Gangliosides and cell surface ganglioside glycohydrolases in the nervous system (request them to include gal-cer and sulfatide). -- 11. Role of myelin-associated glycoproteins in the peripheral nervous system. -- 12. Glycosignaling: a general review. -- 13. Glycosphingolipids in the regulation of the nervous system. -- 14. O-GlcNAcylation of neuronal proteins: Roles in neuronal functions and in neurodegeneration. -- 15. Glycoconjugates in nuclear membranes. -- 16. N-glycosylation in regulation of the nervous system. -- 17. Role of carbohydrates in the interaction of pathogens with neural cells. -- 18. Glycoconjugate changes in aging and age-related diseases. -- 19. Gangliosides and glycolipids in neurodegenerative disorders. -- 20. Inborn errors of glycosphingolipid catabolism and potential treatment. -- 21. Neurological aspects of human glycosylation disorders. -- 22. Glycoconjugates and neural tumors. -- 23. Galectins and neuroinflammation . -- 24. Glycoconjugates and neuroimmunological diseases. -- 25. Targeting nanoparticle drug carriers to the brain. -- 26. Use of quantum dots to treat inherited lysosomal storage diseases. -- 27. MALDI-FTICR MS imaging of nervous system glycoconjugates.
    Abstract: This new edition provides comprehensive coverage of the variety and complexity of the roles that glycoconjugates play in the cells of the nervous system. Basic fundamental principles as well as the latest developments in neural glycobiology are discussed. Topics covered range from the structure and metabolism of the saccharide chains and current approaches used in their study, to changes glycoconjugates undergo during development and aging of the nervous system and the roles they have in neurological disease. New topics include a detailed discussion of cells found within the nervous system, an extensive listing of congenital disorders of glycosylation of both proteins and lipids, the roles of glycans in neuronal axon growth/guidance and voltage-gated channels, the role of intra-lysosomal luminal vesicles in lysosomal storage disorders, and, in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of carbohydrates in infection by SARS-CoV-2. The breadth and depth of topics covered make this an essential reference for those new to the field as well as for more experienced investigators.
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    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031123900
    Series Statement: Advances in Neurobiology, 29
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-12390-0
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    Neuroscience of Social Stress (2022)
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    Keywords: Psychobiology. ; Human behavior. ; Behavioral Neuroscience.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I Preclinical Research: Neuroendocrine Mechanisms of Social Bonds and Separation Stress in Rodents, Dogs, and Other Species -- Methods and Challenges in Investigating Sex-Specific Consequences of Social Stressors in Adolescence in Rats: Is It the Stress or the Social or the Stage of Development?- Social stress-induced neuroinflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction as a link to depression and cardiovascular disease comorbidity -- Mean Girls: Social Stress Models for Female Rodents -- Development of Mixed Anxiety/ Depression-Like State as a Consequence of Chronic Anxiety: Review of Experimental Data -- Unravelling the Neuroinflammatory Mechanisms Underlying the Effects of Social Defeat Stress on Use of Drugs of Abuse -- Social Stress and Aggression in Murine Models -- More or less: glucocorticoid roles in aggression -- Neurobiological Bases of Urges for Alcohol Consumption After Social Stress -- Epigenetics of Aggression -- Part II Human Research: Early Life Stress and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence: Implications for Risk and Adaptation -- Effects of Parenting Environment on Child and Adolescent Social-Emotional Brain Function -- The Stressed Brain: Neural Underpinnings of Social Stress Processing in Humans -- Social Acts and Anticipation of Social Feedback -- Clinical Outcomes of Severe Forms of Early Social Stress -- Childhood Violence Exposure, Inflammation, and Cardiometabolic Health -- Social Support Effects on Neural Stress and Alcohol Reward Responses -- Neural Underpinnings of Social Stress in Human Addiction.
    Abstract: Social stress has emerged as a research front in the neurosciences, and this volume highlights recent insights in brain mechanisms and methodological advances. The topics range from the evolutionary origins of coping with social challenges to neural mechanism-driven focus on novel treatment targets. The parallel presentation of work with animal models and human subjects is bound to be useful to a broad research community.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031042560
    Series Statement: Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences, 54
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-04256-0
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    Anhedonia: Preclinical, Translational, and Clinical Integration (2022)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Psychiatry. ; Neuroscience. ; Psychiatry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Section I. Anhedonia – History, Etiology, and Assessments -- 1. Historical Perspective -- 2. Clinical and Behavioral Assessments -- 3. Developmental Trajectories: Preclinical -- 4. Developmental Trajectories: Clinical -- 5. Genetics Contributions -- 6. Environmental Contributions -- Section II. Anhedonia in Psychiatric and Neurological Disorders -- 7. Depression and Bipolar Disorder -- 8. Schizophrenia -- 9. Substance Use Disorder -- 10. Nicotine Dependence -- 11. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder -- 12. Anxiety -- 13. Eating Disorders -- 14. Autism and Developmental Disorders -- 15. Neurodegenerative Disorders -- Section III. Reward Processing Systems in Anhedonia -- Reward Responsiveness -- 16. Pleasure -- 17. Anticipation -- Reward Valuation -- 18. Reward Value – Delay and Reward Magnitude -- 19. Effort/Motivation -- Reward Learning -- 20. Reward Prediction Error -- 21. Probabilistic and Reinforcement Learning -- Section IV. Treatments -- 22. Pharmacological Treatments for Anhedonia -- 23. Psychological Treatments for Anhedonia -- 24. Neurostimulation -- Section V. Special Topics -- 25. Inflammation and Anhedonia -- 26. Computational Modeling of Anhedonia -- 27. Anhedonia and Suicide.
    Abstract: Anhedonia is a key symptom (and often risk factor) for various neuropsychiatric disorders, including depression, schizophrenia, substance use disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, and Parkinson's Disease, among others. Across disorders, anhedonia has been associated with worse disease course, including poor response to pharmacological, psychological and neurostimulation treatments as well as completed suicide. Mounting evidence emerging from preclinical and translational sciences has clarified that "anhedonia" can be parsed into partially independent subcomponents, including incentive motivation, consummatory pleasure, reward learning, and effort-based decision making, pointing to distinct neurobiological substrates that could underlie anhedonic phenotypes. Taking an integrative approach that emphasizes cross-species integration and dimensional conceptualization of mental illnesses (e.g., Research Domain Criteria (RDoC)), this book represents the most comprehensive evaluation, synthesis and integration of theories and empirical findings focused on anhedonia. Organized across five parts, the handbook starts with chapters on the history, etiology, and assessments of anhedonia (Part I), followed by a section on the role of anhedonia in psychiatric and neurological disorders (Part II). Using the RDoC Matrix as a guide, Part III presents chapters synthetizing preclinical and clinical findings on different reward processing subdomains (e.g., reward responsiveness, reward valuation, reward learning). Part IV is focused on selected special topics, including historical and current perspectives on the transdiagnostic nature and importance of social anhedonia, the role of inflammation in the pathophysiology of anhedonia, the use of computational modeling to “dissect” anhedonia and improve its understanding, and links between anhedonia and suicide. Finally, Part V includes chapters on pharmacological, psychological and neurostimulation treatments for anhedonia.
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    Pages: XI, 535 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031096839
    Series Statement: Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences, 58
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-09683-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-09683-9
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    Mechanisms and Emerging Therapies in Tremor Disorders (2023)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Neurology . ; Neurosciences. ; Nervous system Diseases. ; Biomedical Research. ; Neurology. ; Neuroscience. ; Neurological Disorders.
    Description / Table of Contents: PART I: Fundamental Aspects -- Chapter 1. Definition of Tremor -- Chapter 2. Membrane Mechanisms of Tremor -- Chapter 3 Advances in the Genetics of Human Tremor -- Chapter 4. Two origins of tremors related to the Guillain-Mollaret triangle: the forward model-related tremor and the inferior olive oscillation-related tremor -- PART II:Tremor in Clinical Practice -- Chapter 5. Physiologic Tremor -- Chapter 6. Rest Tremor -- Chapter 7. Postural Tremors -- Chapter 8. Isometric Tremor -- Chapter 9. Essential Tremor and Other Forms of Kinetic Tremor -- Chapter 10. Cerebellar lesions and tremor -- Chapter 11. Orthostatic Tremor -- Chapter 12. Posttraumatic Tremor and Other Posttraumatic Movement Disorders -- Chapter 13 Tremor in Childhood -- Chapter 14. Metabolic Causes of Tremor -- Chapter 15. Drug-Induced Tremor -- Chapter 16. Tremor: The Clinical Approach to Reach the Diagnosis -- PART III: Assessment of tremor -- Chapter 17. Signal Processing -- Chapter 18. Diffusion imaging in Tremor -- Chapter 19. The role of the noradrenergic system in tremor pathogenesis -- Chapter 20. Metabolic Networks in Parkinson’s Disease -- PART IV: Therapies -- Chapter 21. Deep brain stimulation for tremor -- Chapter 22 Mechatronic Devices for Upper Limb Tremor.
    Abstract: Tremor is intimately linked to the numerous interactions of the central and peripheral nervous system components tuning motor control, from the cerebral cortex to the peripheral effectors. Activities of central generators, reflex loop delays, inertia, stiffness, and damping are all factors that influence the features of tremor. This completely updated new edition discusses the pathophysiology of tremor, including membrane mechanisms and rodent models, the advances in genetics, and the musculoskeletal models pertinent to body oscillations. The main forms of tremor encountered during clinical practice are considered, taking into account neuroimaging aspects. The book covers recent advances in methodologies and techniques of assessment and provides practical information for daily management. This new edition is informed by the guidelines of the Tremor Task Force of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society. New chapters include Classification of Tremors, Medically Induced Tremors, Resting State fMRI, and Gabaergic Pathways. In addition to pharmacological treatments, neurosurgical approaches such as deep brain stimulation (DBS) and thalamotomy are discussed. Emerging techniques under development are also introduced.
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    Pages: X, 558 p. 86 illus., 59 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031261282
    Series Statement: Contemporary Clinical Neuroscience,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-26128-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-26128-2
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    Dendritic Spines : Structure, Function, and Plasticity (2023)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neurophysiology. ; Developmental neurobiology. ; Neuroscience. ; Neurophysiology. ; Development of the Nervous System.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction: What are dendritic spines? -- Chapter 2: Techniques to render dendritic spines visible in the microscope -- Chapter 3: Electrophysiology of dendritic spines: information processing, dynamic compartmentalization and synaptic plasticity -- Chapter 4: Dendritic spines, synaptogenesis and synaptic pruning for the developmental organization of brain circuits -- Chapter 5: Neurotrophic factors and dendritic spines -- Chapter 6: Glial cell modulation of dendritic spine structure and synaptic function -- Chapter 7: Dendritic spines in learning and memory: from first discoveries to current insights -- Chapter 8: Steroid hormone interaction with dendritic spines: implications for neuropsychiatric disease -- Chapter 9: Morphological features of human dendritic spines.
    Abstract: This reference provides detailed coverage of dendritic spines, the fascinating neuronal components that modulate synaptic transmission, development, strength, and plasticity and are involved in the function of multiple areas of the nervous system. The density, shape, and function of spines may indicate the cellular connectivity and synaptic plasticity in normal and pathological conditions. This field has undergone dramatic advances in terms of techniques and experimental findings from in vitro to in vivo data, from animal models to human neurons, and computational models using artificial intelligence. To address these cutting-edge findings, the book provides state-of-the-art, comprehensive coverage with chapters written by the leading international researchers in the field. The authors consider the multiple implications for the study of dendritic spines with broad implications in the neurosciences and related areas.
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    Pages: XV, 499 p. 123 illus., 103 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031361593
    Series Statement: Advances in Neurobiology, 34
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-36159-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-36159-3
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    Fear Extinction : From Basic Neuroscience to Clinical Implications (2023)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neuropsychology. ; Clinical psychology. ; Psychiatry. ; Neuroscience. ; Neuropsychology. ; Clinical Psychology. ; Psychiatry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- PART 1: To fear or not -- Disambiguating fear as an emotional state vs. threat detection. Molecular and Neural circuits of fear extinction. Psychological and theoretical elements on the concept of fear extinction. Neural circuit of fear extinction: psychophysiology -- PART 2: Individual differences in fear extinction -- The impact of sex differences and sex hormones on fear extinction. Impact of sleep on fear extinction. Impact of stress and exercise on fear extinction. Intersect between the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that modulate fear extinction -- PART 3: Psychopathology -- Fear extinction and its relevance to psychopathology. Developmental fear and its extinction imaging. Fear extinction and adult psychopathology -- Part 4: Therapeutics and neuromodulations of fear extinction -- Exposure therapy and other behavioral therapeutics targeting fear extinction circuits. Novel pharmacotherapeutics targeting fear extinction circuits. Reconsolidation and its link and impact on fear extinction. Technological advances in exposure therapy: virtual and augmented reality. Novel approaches using neurostimulation targeting fear extinction.
    Abstract: This book aims to provide the reader a neuroscientific understanding surrounding a very simple question: how do we learn not to fear? Exploring answers to this question is very important for two reasons. First, learning about the neural mechanisms of fear extinction is of relevance to everyone’s life - it is such a basic yet relevant question to our daily experiences. Therefore, understanding brain mechanisms of fear and its regulation is essential from a basic neuroscience point of view. Second, excessive fear and the inability to regulate its expression is one of the hallmarks of fear-, anxiety-, trauma-, and stressor-related psychopathologies. And as such, learning about how fear is acquired, stored, expressed, and regulated could help advance our understanding of the etiology of psychopathology, the maintenance of symptoms pertaining to failure to regulate fear, and could help us develop novel therapeutics to equip providers and patients with the tools to better quell their fears. The contributions contained in this book are provided by experts in the fields of basic and clinical neuroscience, experimental and clinical psychology, and neuropsychiatry. The contributions are organized to start the reader with basic definitions of how we define fear, how we study its neural circuits at the molecular and cellular levels, how to study human behavior and the brain using state-of-the art experimental and statistical tools, to how much fear contributes to psychopathology. This volume ends with current advances aimed to enhance the capacity to extinguish fear; a clinical result that would aid in the treatment of multiple psychiatric disorders, followed by a discussion on future directions of this highly important and relevant field.
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    Pages: VIII, 387 p. 100 illus., 30 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031430053
    Series Statement: Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences, 64
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-43005-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-43005-3
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    Nuclear Receptors in Human Health and Disease (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Molecular biology. ; Metabolism. ; Genetics. ; Cytology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Molecular Biology. ; Metabolism. ; Genetics and Genomics. ; Cell Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction (Moray J Campbell & Charlotte L Bevan) -- Overview (Jason Carroll) -- Part I: Reproduction and Development -- Chapter 1. Nuclear receptors in pregnancy and outcomes: clinical perspective (Luiza Borges Manna & Catherine Williamson) -- Chapter 2. Female Reproductive Systems: hormone dependence and receptor expression (Philippa TK Saunders) -- Chapter 3. Nuclear receptors in ovarian function (Darryl Russell & Doan Thao Dinh) -- Part II: Metabolism -- Chapter 4. Nuclear receptors in energy metabolism (Alina Walth, Stephan Herzig & Maria Rohm) -- Chapter 5. Nuclear Receptors and lipid sensing (James L Thorne and Giorgia Cioccoloni) -- Part III: Central Systems -- Chapter 6. Corticosteroid receptors in Cardiac health and disease (Jessica Ivy, Gillian Gray, Megan Holmes, Martin Denvir, Karen Chapman) -- Chapter 7. Physiological convergence and antagonism between GR and PPARγ in inflammation and metabolism (Marija Dacic, Gayathri Shibu and Inez Rogatsky) -- Chapter 8. Circadian Rhythm and Nuclear Receptors (David W Ray) -- Chapter 9. Vitamin D and gut health (James C Fleet) -- Part IV: Cancer -- Chapter 10. Estrogen Receptor alpha and ESR1 Mutations in Breast Cancer (Jaymin Patel & Rinath Jeselsohn) -- Chapter 11. AR structural variants and prostate cancer (Laura Cato) -- Chapter 12. ERβ and inflammation (Linnea Hases, Amena Archer & Cecilia Williams) -- Chapter 13. Genomic insights into non-steroidal nuclear receptors in prostate and breast cancer (Sajad A Wani & Moray Campbell) -- Part V: New developments in transcriptional control by nuclear receptors -- Chapter 14. Protein condensation in the nuclear receptor family; implications for transcriptional output (Monique Appelman, Elle Hollaar, Jurian Schuijers & Saskia WC van Mil) -- Chapter 15. Prostate cancer epigenetic plasticity and enhancer heterogeneity: molecular causes, consequences and clinical implications (Jeroen Kneppers, Andries M Bergman & Wilbert Zwart) -- Chapter 16. Epigenetic coregulation of androgen receptor signaling (Rayzel Fernandes, Damien A. Leach & Charlotte Bevan) -- Part VI: Clinical Translation -- Chapter 17. Cllnical Translation: Targeting the Estrogen Receptor (Jennifer O. Lauchle & Ciara Metcalfe) -- Chapter 18. Drugging the undruggable: targeting the N-terminal domain of nuclear hormone receptors (Marianne Sadar) -- Chapter 19. Genetic Variation and Mendelian Randomization approaches (Mojgan Yazdanpanah, Nahid Yazdanpanah & Despoina Manousaki) -- Index.
    Abstract: This book addresses and dissects the roles and crosstalk mechanisms for the 48 human nuclear receptors (NR) in human health and disease. After a State-of-the-Art introduction by an undisputed and celebrated field leader to provide an overview of the field and its significance, chapters are organized into six sections. The first three sections discuss NR roles in Reproduction & Development, Metabolism and Central Systems. These present to the reader our current understanding of NR signaling in the development and functioning of the reproductive system; the roles in the regulation of energy metabolism; and how NR signaling is more widely integrated into systemic functions from calcium flux to circadian rhythm. The subsequent three sections dissect how aberrant NR functions drive Cancer; how new insights into Genomic Interaction are helping to reveal how NR disruption drives disease; and finally, how Translational Efforts are exploiting this understanding from developing novel NR ligands to establishing how underlying genetic variation impacts NR function. Within these sections the chapters also illustrate emerging understanding of how the epigenome and non-coding genome combine to regulate NR function and impact dysfunction. Increasingly these insights cross-fertilize over cell and disease boundaries and it is unsurprising that NR are being explored in novel and new arenas such as the context of neurological disorders and depression. Thus, there is wide scope for re-purposing of licensed drugs and development of new NR-targeting therapies for a host of conditions and diseases. This unique book brings together many of the leading figures in NR research from across the globe, to discuss emerging roles and their implications for human health and disease. It summarizes the state of the art and shows signposts for future research to further shape this influential field.
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    Pages: XII, 346 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031118364
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1390
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-11836-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-11836-4
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    Heat Shock Proteins in Human Diseases (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Proteins . ; Cytology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Protein Biochemistry. ; Cell Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Inter-Relationship Between the Inflammation and Heat Shock Protein in Cancer Development: A Possible Target for Diagnosis and Cancer Immunotherapy -- Chaperonin Hsp60 and Cancer Therapies -- Combined Thermotherapy and Heat Shock Protein Modulation for Tumor Treatment -- Small Molecule Inhibitors Targeting Heat Shock Response Pathways: Lessons from Clinical and Preclinical Studies in Cancer Therapeutics -- Multifaceted Roles of Heat Shock Factor 1 (HSF1) in Cancer -- Exploring the Role of Heat Shock Proteins in the Development of Gastric Cancer -- Heat Shock Proteins in Atrial Fibrillation -- Threading Microarrays into Novel Applications -- Regulation of Kaposi’s Sarcoma-associated Herpesvirus Biology by Host Molecular Chaperones -- Role of Heat Shock Factors in Diseases and Immunity -- Heat Shock Proteins and Pain -- Regulates Cellular Senescence: Role of the DHRS2-MDM2-p53 Pathway -- Huntingtin Yeast Two-Hybrid Protein K (HYPK): An Intrinsically Unstructured Heat Shock Inducible Protein with diverse Cellular and Molecular Functions -- Roles of Heat Shock Proteins on Antigen Presentation -- Heat shock proteins mediate anastasis and plasticity of thermotolerant cells.
    Abstract: The book Heat Shock Proteins in Human Diseases provides the most comprehensive review on contemporary knowledge on the role of heat shock proteins (HSP) in various types of human diseases including cancer, cardiovascular disease, microbiology and inflammation. These diseases were specifically chosen due to their dismal prognosis, the survival benefit offered by the current standards do not greatly impact the overall survival statistics with the disease and are associated with toxicity. Using an integrative approach, the contributors provide a synopsis of the most current updates on the state of HSP in human diseases. Key basic and clinical research laboratories from major universities, academic medical hospitals, biotechnology and pharmaceutical laboratories around the world have contributed articles that review present research activity on the role of heat shock proteins in human diseases and importantly project the field into the future. The book is a must read for graduate students. medical students, basic science researchers and postdoctoral scholars in the fields of Cancer Biology, Oncology, Cardiovascular Diseases, Microbiology, Inflammation, Translational Medicine, Clinical Research, Biotechnology, Cell & Molecular Medicine, Pharmaceutical Scientists and Researchers involved in Drug Discovery.
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    Pages: IX, 297 p. 31 illus., 27 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030622893
    Series Statement: Heat Shock Proteins, 21
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-62289-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-62289-3
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    New Trends in Macromolecular and Supramolecular Chemistry for Biological Applications (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Pharmacology. ; Drug delivery systems. ; Regenerative medicine. ; Biomedical Research. ; Pharmacology. ; Drug Delivery. ; Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Approaches Towards Synthetic Signal Transduction in Phospholipid Bilayers -- Development of Novel Versatile Theranostic Platforms Based on Titanate Nanotubes: Towards Safe Nanocarriers for Biomedical Applications -- Metal-organic Framework—Polymer Mixed-Matrix Membranes -- Insights into Adaptive Selforganized Supramolecular Structures from Molecular Modeling and Visualization -- Self-Assembled Metallacages as Drug Delivery Systems: Design Concepts and Challenge -- Functional Microporous Polymer Networks: Synthesis and Applications -- A Story on Carbon Dioxide and its Hydration -- Inverse Design and Hierarchical Multiscale Modelling of Biological Matter -- DNA-Directed Self-assembly of Macromolecular Structures -- Luminescent Complexes and their Assemblies : from Understanding to Artificial Virus -- Tailor-Made Polymers and Nanoparticles for Applications in Nanomedicine -- Squalene-based Nanomedicines : An Original and Efficient Approach for the Treatment of Neurological Disorders without Crossing the Blood-Brain Barrier -- Biodegradable Nanoparticles for Specific Drug Transport -- Multivalent rotaxanes designed as antibiofilm agents -- Measuring Ionic Transport through Lipid Bilayers -- Polymeric Carriers for Transporting Nucleic Acids - Contributions to the Field -- Smart Polymeric Materials for Drug Delivery -- Supramolecular Guanosine-quadruplex Hydrogels and Hydrogel Composites for Cell Growth Applications -- Hydrogelation of Chitosan with Monoaldehydes towards Biomaterials with Tuned Properties -- Inorganic Nanoarticles as Free Radical Scavengers -- A Microbiological Epilogue - Nosocomial Infections -- Molecular Dynamic Simulations and In Silico Analysis of Supramolecular Self-Assembled Structures -- Validation of the Non Toxicity of Non Viral Genetic -- Kinetics Transport of Ions/Water Through Nano-Scale Channels : Review And Update.
    Abstract: This contributed volume applies the insights of supramolecular chemistry to biomedical applications such as ions/water transport through nano-scale channels, gene therapy, tissue engineering and drug delivery, to cite some of the major investigations. The challenge is to understand the mechanisms of transport through tissues particularly in the therapeutic treatment of a disease where the active drug must be delivered directly to diseased cells without affecting healthy cells. As a result, smaller quantities of active substances can be used to treat the disease. Another interest concerns new ways to administer gene therapy. If genes are often delivered to their target cells by adapted viruses, the supramolecular non-viral ‘vectors’ using dynamic nano-frameworks and nano-structures are presented. In addition, it is important to reconstruct damaged tissues by mimicking natural processes in cells and polymers, such as tissue engineering and self-healing. Different options are here discussed: e.g. hydrogels based on chitosan, a carbohydrate polymer, are proving especially promising for tissue engineering and drug delivery. For controlled delivery of drugs or other biologically active compounds, hydrogels sensitive to the most important stimuli in the human body, such as temperature, pH, ionic strength, glucose and biomolecules released by the organism in pathological conditions have been developed. Finally, to assist and validate the experimental studies, computer modelling and simulations of large-sized molecular structures and systems using different molecular dynamics and quantum mechanical techniques are developed based on the experimental and chemistry synthesis. This book is of great interest for graduate students, researchers and health professionals interested in acquiring a better understanding of the mechanisms of medical treatments. In addition, it provides numerous tools to develop better therapies for human diseases.
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    Pages: XII, 371 p. 174 illus., 133 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030574567
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-57456-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-57456-7
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    The Complexity of Bird Behaviour : A Facet Theory Approach (2020)
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    Keywords: Psychobiology. ; Human behavior. ; Animal migration. ; Biology Technique. ; Physiology. ; Behavioral Neuroscience. ; Animal Migration. ; Experimental Organisms. ; Animal Physiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Chapter 1. Studying Birds -- Chapter 2. Mapping Sentences and Facet Theory -- Chapter 3. How to Develop a Mapping Sentence: The Example of Avian Sleep -- Chapter 4. Complex Avian Behaviour and Cognition: A Mapping Sentence Approach -- Chapter 5 -- Studying Avian Cognition in the Wild: Avian Psychometrics -- Chapter 6. Interpreting Avian Play, Murmuration of Starlings and Oology (Classifying Birds' Eggs) -- Chapter 7. Conclusion -- Glossary -- Index.
    Abstract: This book presents the facet theoretical framework as a tool for facilitating the conception of complex animal behaviour research and the design of research procedures through employing mapping sentences. Using the facet theoretical framework, this book takes a holistic view of bird behaviour. Components of bird behavior are identified and then reassembled to facilitate an understanding of the behaviour in the context of its natural occurrence. This provides new insight on both the parts of the behaviour and how these interact as a whole. The multi-faceted approach to designing, evaluating and understanding bird behavior presented offers a template that is adaptable for investigating a wide variety of avian species and different forms of behaviour. Behavioural biologists, animal and comparative psychologists, other natural and behavioural scientists, as well as students of these disciplines will find this book to be an interesting and enlightening read.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030121921
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-12192-1
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    Trends in Biomedical Research (2020)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Medical care. ; Human physiology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Health Care. ; Human Physiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Targeted Drug Delivery from Titanium Implants: A Review of Challenges and Approaches -- Reliability of Magnetic Resonance Tractography in Predicting Early Clinical Improvements in Patients with Diffuse Axonal Injury -- Integrated Thermal Rehabilitation: a New Therapeutic Approach for Disabilities -- The Cat Pet as a Source Intensification of Atopic Dermatitis -- Clinical Course and Outcome of Community Acquired Bacterial Meningitis in Cancer Patients -- Influence of Coping Strategy on Perception of Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer -- Inflammatory Markers during Continuous High Cut-Off Hemodialysis in Patients with Septic Shock and Acute Kidney Injury -- Body Composition and Biochemical Markers of Nutrition in Non-Dialysis Dependent Chronic Kidney Disease -- Biocompatibility of hemodialysis -- Decreasing Vaccination Coverage Rates against Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis in Newborns -- Virological and Epidemiological Situation in the Influenza Epidemic Seasons 2016/17 and 2017/18 in Poland -- Epidemic Influenza Seasons from 2008 to 2018 in Poland: A Focused Review of Virological Characteristics.
    Abstract: This book addresses hot issues in the research and management of difficult-to-treat medical disorders that are commonly encountered, but for which the underlying mechanisms are often unknown. These include the adverse effects of hemodialysis and its biocompatibility in chronic kidney insufficiency, particularly related to malnutrition and inflammation, or the vulnerability of cancer patients to bacterial meningitis, the infection that remains underdiagnosed due to limited expression of symptoms. The book also covers other key topics, such as the psychological care of lung cancer patients; difficulties in the diagnosis of diffuse axonal injury in traumatic brain injury – a disorder with a poor prognosis and high mortality rate; and the virological aspects of seasonal influenza epidemic outbreaks – a perennial modern scourge. Further, it addresses recent developments in targeted drug delivery from titanium implants and a novel integrated thermal approach to rehabilitation of neurodegeneration-related disabilities. Featuring the latest interdisciplinary trends in biomedicine, this book connects research, theory and practice to help alleviate suffering caused by a variety of diseases. It is a resource for medical professionals, including academics, practitioners and all allied healthcare workers.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030412197
    Series Statement: Clinical and Experimental Biomedicine, 1251
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-41219-7
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    Deep Learning for Biomedical Data Analysis : Techniques, Approaches, and Applications (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Artificial intelligence. ; Bioinformatics. ; Biomedical Research. ; Artificial Intelligence. ; Bioinformatics.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1-Dimensional Convolution Neural Network Classification Technique for Gene Expression Data -- Classification of Sequences with Deep Artificial Neural Networks: Representation and Architectural Issues -- A Deep Learning Model for MicroRNA-Target Binding -- Recurrent Neural Networks Architectures for Accidental Fall Detection on Wearable Embedded Devices -- Medical Image Retrieval System using Deep Learning Techniques -- Medical Image Fusion using Deep Learning -- Deep Learning for Histopathological Image Analysis -- Innovative Deep Learning Approach for Biomedical Data Instantiation and Visualization -- Convolutional Neural Networks in Advanced Biomedical Imaging Applications -- Deep Learning for Lung Disease Detection from Chest X-Rays Images -- Deep Learning in Multi-Omics Data Integration in Cancer Diagnostic -- Using Deep Learning with Canadian Primary Care Data for Disease Diagnosis -- Brain Tumor Segmentation and Surveillance with Deep Artificial Neural Networks.
    Abstract: This book is the first overview on Deep Learning (DL) for biomedical data analysis. It surveys the most recent techniques and approaches in this field, with both a broad coverage and enough depth to be of practical use to working professionals. This book offers enough fundamental and technical information on these techniques, approaches and the related problems without overcrowding the reader's head. It presents the results of the latest investigations in the field of DL for biomedical data analysis. The techniques and approaches presented in this book deal with the most important and/or the newest topics encountered in this field. They combine fundamental theory of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and DL with practical applications in Biology and Medicine. Certainly, the list of topics covered in this book is not exhaustive but these topics will shed light on the implications of the presented techniques and approaches on other topics in biomedical data analysis. The book finds a balance between theoretical and practical coverage of a wide range of issues in the field of biomedical data analysis, thanks to DL. The few published books on DL for biomedical data analysis either focus on specific topics or lack technical depth. The chapters presented in this book were selected for quality and relevance. The book also presents experiments that provide qualitative and quantitative overviews in the field of biomedical data analysis. The reader will require some familiarity with AI, ML and DL and will learn about techniques and approaches that deal with the most important and/or the newest topics encountered in the field of DL for biomedical data analysis. He/she will discover both the fundamentals behind DL techniques and approaches, and their applications on biomedical data. This book can also serve as a reference book for graduate courses in Bioinformatics, AI, ML and DL. The book aims not only at professional researchers and practitioners but also graduate students, senior undergraduate students and young researchers. This book will certainly show the way to new techniques and approaches to make new discoveries.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030716769
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-71676-9
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    Medical Visualization and Applications of Technology (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Anatomy. ; Medical education. ; Virtual reality. ; Augmented reality. ; Biomedical Research. ; Anatomy. ; Medical Education. ; Virtual and Augmented Reality.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I. Healthcare -- Chapter 1. Is It Time to FONA Friend? A Novel Mixed Reality Front of Neck Access Simulator -- Chapter 2. “Learning About Skin Breakdown” – Design, Development and Evaluation of an Augmented Reality Application to Inform about Pressure Ulcers (sores) and Moisture Lesions -- Chapter 3. The Use of 3D-Printing and Injection Moulding in the Development of a Low-Cost, Perfused Renal Malignancy Model for Training of Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy -- Chapter 4. The Co-IMMUNicate App: An Engaging and Entertaining Education Resource on Immunity to Respiratory Viruses -- Part II. Education -- Chapter 5. Application of AR and 3D Technology for Learning Neuroanatomy -- Chapter 6. Communicative Powers of Interactive Digital Mediums in the Field of Polyomics -- Chapter 7. SkilletonVR: Canine Skeleton VR -- Chapter 8. Using Holograms to Engage Young People with Anatomy -- Chapter 9. The Digital Dolphin: Are 3D Mobile Based and Interactive Models a Useful Aid to Volunteers on Stranding Schemes Learning the Basic Anatomy and Pathology of Cetaceans? -- Chapter 10. The Impact of the COVID Crisis on Anatomical Education: A Systematic Review.
    Abstract: This edited book explores the use of technology to enable us to visualize the life sciences in a more meaningful and engaging way. It will enable those interested in visualization techniques to gain a better understanding of the applications that can be used in visualization, imaging and analysis, education, engagement and training. The reader will also be able to learn about the use of visualization techniques and technologies for the historical and forensic settings. The reader will be able to explore the utilization of technologies from a number of fields to enable an engaging and meaningful visual representation of the biomedical sciences. We have something for a diverse and inclusive audience ranging from healthcare, patient education, animal health and disease and pedagogies around the use of technologies in these related fields. The first four chapters cover healthcare and detail how technology can be used to illustrate emergency surgical access to the airway, pressure sores, robotic surgery in partial nephrectomy, and respiratory viruses. The last six chapters in the education section cover augmented reality and learning neuroanatomy, historical artefacts, virtual reality in canine anatomy, holograms to educate children in cardiothoracic anatomy, 3D models of cetaceans, and the impact of the pandemic on digital anatomical educational resources.
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    Pages: IX, 323 p. 270 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031067358
    Series Statement: Biomedical Visualization, 1
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-06735-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-06735-8
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    Career Options in the Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Industry : An Insider’s Guide (2023)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Vocational guidance. ; Career education. ; School management and organization. ; School administration. ; Biomedical Research. ; Career Counseling. ; Career Skills. ; Organization and Leadership.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1: Setting the scene -- Chapter 1: Life after Academia: Launching your Pharma/Biotech Career -- Chapter 2: Competences for Pharmacists -- Chapter 3: Job and Career Opportunities in the Pharmaceutical Industry: An Overview -- Part 2: Opportunities along the drug/product life cycle -- Chapter 4: Career Opportunities in Toxicology -- Chapter 5: Job Possibilities in Clinical Research -- Chapter 6: How to Get and Develop a Career in a Market Access Role in the Medical Devices Industry -- Chapter 7: Job Opportunities in Pharmaceutical Marketing -- Chapter 8: Working in Medical Affairs and Clinical Operations: Life-Changing Careers -- Chapter 9: The Role of Medical Science Liaison -- Chapter 10: Career Development for Physicians in the Biopharmaceutical Industry -- Part 3: Opportunities in Supportive Functions -- Chapter 11: Job and Career Opportunities in Regulatory Affairs/Science -- Chapter 12: Job Opportunities in Clinical Research Quality Assurance -- Chapter 13: Job Opportunities in Quality Assurance Related to Manufacturing of Medicinal Products -- Part 4: Other Opportunities in the Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sector -- Chapter 14: Careers Perspective in a Science and Technology Park -- Chapter 15: To be or not to be: Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Creation as a Way to Innovate in Life Sciences -- Chapter 16: How to Become a Successful Hospital and Community Pharmacist -- Part 5: Practical tips and tricks -- Chapter 17: A Successful Career in the Life Sciences Industry: How to Write your Strongest Resumé and Ace that Interview -- Chapter 18: Skill Building for Career Advancement: Public Speaking and Networking -- Chapter 19: Training Opportunities for a Career in the Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Industry/Sector.
    Abstract: Written by dedicated and active professionals from different areas of the pharmaceutical, biomedical, and medtech sectors, this book provides information on job and career opportunities in various life sciences industries. It also contains useful tips to launch your own startup. The pharmaceutical, biomedical and medical technology sectors offer a wide range of employment opportunities to talented and motivated young graduates. However, many of these employment prospects are not well known to early career scientists, who concentrate primarily on the scientific and academic content of their fields of interest. The book is divided into five parts: Part 1 provides an academic perspective that focuses on the specific preparation required in the final years of study to embark on a successful career in the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries. In Part 2, industry experts discuss employment possibilities all along the drug or product life cycle, from discovery research and development to commercialisation. Part 3 follows, highlighting opportunities in support functions such as regulatory affairs or quality assurance. Part 4 focuses on additional opportunities in the wider biomedical sector, while Part 5 contains practical tips and training opportunities for entering the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries. In the epilogue, the authors reflect on this fascinating field and its career prospects. The book offers a multidisciplinary perspective on career opportunities in the pharmaceutical and biomedical industry to a wide range of students and young life scientists. .
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    Pages: XXI, 328 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031149115
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-14911-5
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    Tuberculosis : Integrated Studies for a Complex Disease (2023)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Clinical medicine Research. ; Epidemiology. ; Diseases Causes and theories of causation. ; Biomedical Research. ; Clinical Research. ; Epidemiology. ; Pathogenesis.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Introduction on Tuberculosis: Integrated Studies for a Complex Disease -- 2. Global Tuberculosis Epidemiology -- 3. Heterogeneity in Tuberculosis -- 4. The Unequivocal Relationship between Tuberculosis and Tobacco: Integration of Two Maladies -- 5. Relationship between Pre-existing Cancer and Tuberculosis -- 6. Laboratory Diagnosis of Tuberculosis -- 7. The Role of Diagnostic Microdevices in the Fight Against Tuberculosis -- 8. Immunodiagnostics of Tuberculosis: Recent Discoveries -- 9. Role of Bronchoscopy in Diagnostics and Treatment of Tuberculosis -- 10. Diagnosis of Childhood Tuberculosis in Low- and Middle-income Countries -- 11. Pediatric Tuberculosis: Current Evidence for Laboratory Diagnosis -- 12. A Multidisciplinary Approach Towards Finding and Treating All Tuberculosis Patients -- 13. Chemotherapy for Drug-Susceptible Tuberculosis -- 14. The Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Properties of Antitubercular Medications -- 15. Immune Approaches In Tuberculosis Treatment -- 16. Inhalation Therapy in Pulmonary Tuberculosis -- 17. Role of Micronutrients in Tuberculosis Management -- 18. Drug Resistance in Tuberculosis: Mechanisms, Diagnosis, New Responses, and the Need for An Integrated Approach -- 19. Resistance in Tuberculosis: Molecular Mechanisms and Modulation -- 20. Personalized Tuberculosis Care for Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis -- 21. Important Targets and Inhibitors of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis -- 22. P-type ATPases: A Relevant Component in Mycobacterium tuberculosis Viability -- 23. The Challenges of Antitubercular Drug Discovery -- 24. Exploring Decaprenylphosphoryl-β-D-ribose 2’-Epimerase 1 (DprE1): A Target for Anti-Tubercular Drugs -- 25. Energy Pathways in Mycobacterium Tuberculosis -- 26. Drug Discovery for Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria: Recent Updates -- 27. Challenges for Contact Tracing and Tuberculosis Preventive Therapy Scale-up -- 28. Exploring Problematizations Underlying Tuberculosis Control Strategies: A Cross-Country Analysis of India and Kenya -- 29. Challenges in Prevention and Management of Tuberculosis -- 30. Tuberculosis in Contacts and Healthcare Workers -- 31. Tuberculosis Among People Who Use Drugs: Multilevel Considerations for Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment -- 32. Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Antagonists and Tuberculosis -- 33. Breast Tuberculosis -- 34. Central Nervous System Tuberculosis: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management -- 35. Pleural Tuberculosis -- 36. Ocular Tuberculosis -- 37. Ocular Tuberculosis: Biomarkers for Risk Stratification -- 38. Bone and Joint Tuberculosis -- 39. Abdominal Tuberculosis: Pathogenesis, Clinical Features, and Diagnosis -- 40. Bovine Tuberculosis at The Interface of Cattle, Wildlife, and Humans -- 41. Evolution and Molecular Characteristics of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis and Mycobacterium Bovis -- 42. Animal Tuberculosis: Gross Lesions and Anatomopathological Diagnosis -- 43. Estimation of Microbial Mutation Rates in Tuberculosis Research -- 44. The Role of Epigenetics in the Development of Anti-Tuberculosis Drug Resistance -- 45. Multiomics Integration of Tuberculosis Pathogenesis -- 46. Lung Microbiome in Tuberculosis -- 47. The Correlation of Microbiota and Host Epigenome in Tuberculosis -- 48. The Pathogenesis and Progression of Sarcoidosis from The Standpoint of Tuberculosis -- 49. Tuberculosis: A Historical and Global Bioethical Perspective -- 50. The Problem of Tuberculosis: Myths, Stigma, and Mimics -- 51. Tuberculosis: Integrated Studies for a Complex Disease 2050.
    Abstract: Tuberculosis have been documented since antiquity and the search of the microbes that cause this disease started more than three hundred years ago. Nevertheless, tuberculosis remains an important global health issue, with millions of people affected per year in addition to millions that remain undiagnosed and untreated. Patients with tuberculosis face the full range of recurrence, reinfection, and resistance due to diagnostic, prophylactic, and therapeutic procedures that are not as effective as they should be. In addition, variability in susceptibility to tuberculosis pose a complex problem with numerous interrelated variables. This volume is devoted to the understanding of Tuberculosis focusing on its heterogeneity, its transmission, manifestations, related conditions, diagnosis, treatments, drug resistance and prevention.
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    Pages: XXIV, 1116 p. 363 illus., 239 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031159558
    Series Statement: Integrated Science, 11
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15955-8
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    Hair Cell Regeneration (2023)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Otorhinolaryngology. ; Neuroscience. ; Otorhinolaryngology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Sensory Regeneration in the Inner Ear: History, Strategies and Prospects -- Non-mammalian Hair Cell Regeneration: Cellular Mechanisms of Morphological and Functional Recovery -- Cell Junctions and the Mechanics of Hair Cell Regeneration -- Mammalian Hair Cell Regeneration -- Specification and Plasticity of Mammalian Cochlear Hair Cell Progenitors -- Inner Ear Cells from Stem Cells – a Path Towards Inner Ear Cell Regeneration -- Spiral ganglion neuron regeneration in the cochlea: regeneration of synapses, axons and cells -- Genetic and Epigenetic Strategies for Promoting Hair Cell Regeneration in the Mature Mammalian Inner Ear.
    Abstract: This volume provides a detailed update on progress in the field of hair cell regeneration with emphasis on more "prospective" views of the various facets of regeneration research. Sensory Regeneration in the Inner Ear: History, Strategies and Prospects Mark E. Warchol, and Jennifer S. Stone Non-mammalian Hair Cell Regeneration: Cellular Mechanisms of Morphological and Functional Recovery Madeleine Hewitt, David W. Raible, and Jennifer S. Stone Cell Junctions and the Mechanics of Hair Cell Regeneration Mark A. Rudolf, and Jeffrey T. Corwin Mammalian Hair Cell Regeneration Ruth Taylor, and Andrew Forge Specification and Plasticity of Mammalian Cochlear Hair Cell Progenitors Melissa M. McGovern, and Andrew K. Groves Inner Ear Cells from Stem Cells – a Path Towards Inner Ear Cell Regeneration Amanda Janesick, Eri Hashino, and Stefan Heller Spiral ganglion neuron regeneration in the cochlea: regeneration of synapses, axons and cells Steven H. Green, Sepand Bafti, Benjamin M. Gansemer, A. Eliot Shearer, Muhammad Taifur Rahman, Mark E. Warchol, and Marlan R. Hansen Genetic and Epigenetic Strategies for Promoting Hair Cell Regeneration in the Mature Mammalian Inner Ear Brandon C. Cox, John V. Brigande, and Bradley J. WaltersDr. Mark Warchol is Professor of Otolaryngology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Jennifer Stone is Research Professor of Otolgaryngolldy/Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle. Dr. Allison Coffin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience at Washington State University Vancouver. Dr. Arthur N. Popper is Professor Emeritus and research professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Maryland, College Park. Dr. Richard R. Fay (Deceased) was Distinguished Research Professor of Psychology at Loyola University Chicago.
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    Pages: XVI, 229 p. 44 illus., 35 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031206610
    Series Statement: Springer Handbook of Auditory Research, 75
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-20661-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-20661-0
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    New Therapies to Prevent or Cure Auditory Disorders (2020)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Otorhinolaryngology. ; Neuroscience. ; Otorhinolaryngology.
    Abstract: This volume focuses on new molecular therapies that aim to prevent specific pathologies of the ear, like age-related hearing loss, noise-induced hearing loss and ototoxicity. The book discusses the regenerative capacity of hair cells in the inner ear, exploring the idea that hair cells’ capacity to regenerate appears “repressed” in adult mammals, but that it will be possible to re-activate regeneration with an appropriate therapeutic approach. The book provides an overview of inflammatory and immune cells in the cochlear lateral wall, the pathways involved in cochlear damage, and their potential as therapeutic targets. It also describes the significant advances in animal models which play an important role in revealing the underlying mechanisms and treatment for tinnitus and hyperacusis. Finally, the book describes two new automatic and robust measures to evaluate hearing loss and tinnitus in preclinical models.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030404130
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-40413-0
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    Neuroscience and the Problem of Dual Use : Neuroethics in the New Brain Research Projects (2020)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Bioethics. ; Security, International. ; Security systems. ; Neuroscience. ; Bioethics. ; International Security Studies. ; Security Science and Technology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Modern Neuroscience -- 2. The Chemical and Biological Non-Proliferation Regime in 2018 -- 3. Neuroethics and the Regulation of Misuse -- 4. Dual-Use Neuroscience? -- 5. The EU Human Brain Project -- 6. The US BRAIN Initiative -- 7. Global Neuroethics in Early 2019 -- 8. Japan’s BRAIN/Minds Project -- 9. China’s Brain Project -- 10. Conclusion.
    Abstract: After COVID-19 ensuring biological security will be a critical necessity. Neuroscience and the Problem of Dual Use focuses on the fact that benignly intended research in the life sciences could be misused for hostile purposes. It details the revolution that is taking place in neuroscience during this period of instability in international security, describes the new major State-funded brain research projects, and suggests ways in which hostile misuse could be prevented in coming decades.
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    Pages: XXV, 210 p. 4 illus., 3 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030537906
    Series Statement: Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-53790-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-53790-6
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    Polymeric nanoparticles for the treatment of solid tumors (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Nanotechnology. ; Cancer Treatment. ; Biomedical Research. ; Nanotechnology. ; Cancer Therapy.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. The tumor microenvironment -- Chapter 2. Methods of formulation of polymeric nanoparticles -- Chapter 3. Natural polymers based nanoparticles targeted to solid tumors -- Chapter 4. Optimization of physicochemical properties of polymeric nanoparticles for targeting solid tumors -- Chapter 5. Passive and active targeting approaches for solid tumors -- Chapter 6. Polymeric nanoparticles entrapping natural drugs for cancer therapy -- Chapter 7. Polymeric nanoparticles entrapping drug combinations targeted to solid tumors -- Chapter 8. Ligands specific to over-expressed receptors in solid tumors -- Chapter 9. Ligand targeted polymeric nanoparticles for cancer chemotherapy -- Chapter 10. Polymeric nanoparticles as theranostics for targeting solid tumors -- Chapter 11. Oral delivery of polymeric nanoparticles for solid tumors -- Chapter 12. Polymeric nanoparticles to target glioblastoma tumors -- Chapter 13. Polymeric nanoparticles to target lung cancer -- Chapter 14. Polymer based nanoplatforms for targeting breast cancer -- Chapter 15. PH-Sensitive polymeric nanoparticles for cancer treatment -- Chapter 16. Polymeric nanoplatforms for targeted treatment of prostate cancer -- Chapter 17. Cellular internalization and toxicity of polymeric nanoparticles -- Chapter 18. Prospects and challenges in the treatment of solid tumors.
    Abstract: This book focuses on the emerging research in the field of treatment of solid tumors or cancer with new drug delivery systems using nanotechnology. Nanotechnology has given us a good scope for development of new innovative drug delivery strategies to increase the therapeutic efficacy of anticancer drugs with reduced off-target side effects. Cancer is one of the main causes of death worldwide due to the limitations of classical therapies such as low solubility of active drugs, toxic side effects on healthy cells and resistance of tumor cells. These issues are partly solved by the recent development of polymeric nanoparticles, which improve drug absorption and the therapeutic index, while reducing side effects. Drug carriers must be biocompatible, biodegradable and non-immunogenic. Coupled to a ligand that has affinity for that particular cell, polymeric nanoparticles are used to target specifically malignant cells or tissues and, in turn, improve drug stability. This book presents the latest advances in the application of polymeric particles for cancer treatment, with focus on the tumor microenvironment, synthesis, active and passive targeting, patents, targeting over-expressed receptors, tumor-targeting ligands, theranostics, glioblastoma tumors, lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer and pH-responsive nanoparticles.
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    Pages: X, 512 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031148484
    Series Statement: Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable World, 71
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-14848-4
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    Integrated Science of Global Epidemics (2023)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Public health. ; Epidemiology. ; Medical policy. ; Medicine, Preventive. ; Health promotion. ; Biomedical Research. ; Public Health. ; Epidemiology. ; Health Policy. ; Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction on Integrated Science of Global Epidemics -- Emerging Viral Infections in Human Population -- One Health as An Integrated Approach: Perspectives from Public Services for Mitigation of Future Epidemics -- Multipronged Approach to Combat COVID-19: Lessons from Previous Pandemics for the Future -- Response to Disease Outbreaks in Africa: A Call to Build Resilient Health Systems -- Navigating Global Public Influenza Surveillance Systems for Reliable Forecasting -- Three Respiratory Syndrome Epidemics (SARS, MERS, COVID-19) in Two Decades: Clinical Epidemiological Considerations -- Epidemic in Complex Networks and Some Ideas About the Impact of Isolation Strategies in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic -- Optimal Control: Application and Applicability in Times of Pandemics -- Analysis of A COVID-19 Model Implementing SocialDistancing as An Optimal Control Strategy -- Impact of Policy Implementations on the Propagation of COVID-19 Before Vaccine -- Environmental Factors Associated with Global Pandemic Transmission and Morbidity -- Urbanization and the Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases: Towards the Social Framing of Global Responses -- Pandemics and Mass Casualties: Cornerstones of Management -- Social Marketing Contributions to Mitigate Global Epidemics -- The Significance of Super Intelligence of Artificial Intelligence Agencies in the Social Savageries of COVID-19: An Appraisal -- Integration of Sex and Gender Approaches in National Ethics Committees’ Mandate to Appraise COVID-19 Research Protocols: Lessons from West Africa -- Psychology, Law, Ethics, Telehealth, and the Global Pandemic -- Physical Inactivity, Sedentarism, and Low Fitness: A Worldwide Pandemic for Public Health -- The Global Epidemic of Diabesity: Are We Heading for An Unsustainable Future? -- Nutrition, Function, and Quality of Life in Older Adults Socially Isolated Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Focus on Telehealth Interventions -- Africa’s Response to Pandemics -- Vaccine Hesitancy and Refusal: History, Causes, Mitigation Strategies -- Vaccine Compliance versus Trust in a Pandemic -- Child Development in A Crisis: A Pandemic -- HIV/AIDS Problems and Policies in Adolescent Population -- Addressing Needs of Foreign Schoolchildren to Combat a Global Epidemic of Dengue Virus Infection: Transnational and Trans-sectoral Initiatives -- Integrated Science of Global Epidemics 2050.
    Abstract: The “Integrated Science of Global Epidemics” is the new proposed volume of Integrated Science Book series, aiming to publish the results of the most updated ideas and reviews on Global Epidemics. The whole world is suffering from complex problems, border less problems and global solution should be developed. The Integrated Science of Global Epidemics aims to highlight the combination of different disciplines, including formal sciences, physical-chemical sciences and engineering, biological sciences, medical sciences, and social sciences, to deal with complex problems such as global epidemics. This contributed volume could be used as guidelines for the entire scientific community and policy makers to successfully face these global threats. Chapter 27 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
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    Pages: XII, 623 p. 170 illus., 144 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031177781
    Series Statement: Integrated Science, 14
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-17778-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-17778-1
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    Functional Brain-Heart Interplay : From Physiology to Advanced Methodology of Signal Processing and Modeling (2021)
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    Keywords: Computational neuroscience. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Neurology . ; Neurophysiology. ; Neuroanatomy. ; Image processing. ; Computational Neuroscience. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering. ; Neurology. ; Neurophysiology. ; Nervous System. ; Image Processing.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Physiology of Brain-Heart Interplay -- 2. Brain and Heart Signal Processing Methodology -- 3. Quantification of Functional Brain-Heart Interplay -- 4. Exemplary Applications to Real Brain and Heartbeat Data -- 5. Future Direction of Research and Prospective Applications using Functional Brain-Heart Interplay Assessment.
    Abstract: This monograph offers a cross-system exchange and cross-modality investigation into brain-heart interplay. Brain-Heart Interplay (BHI) is a highly interdisciplinary scientific topic, which spreads from the physiology of the Central/Autonomous Nervous Systems, especially Central Autonomic Network, to advanced signal processing and modeling for its activity quantification. Motivated by clinical evidence and supported by recent findings in neurophysiology, this monograph first explores the definition of basic Brain-Heart Interplay quantifiers, and then moves onto advanced methods for the assessment of health and disease states. Non-invasive use of brain monitoring techniques, including electroencephalogram and function Magnetic Resonance Imaging, will be described together with heartbeat dynamics monitoring through pulseoximeter and ECG signals. The audience of this book comprises especially of biomedical engineers and medical doctors with expertise in statistics and/or signal processing. Researchers in the fields of cardiology, neurology, psychiatry, and neuroscience in general may be interested as well.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030799342
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-79934-2
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    XIIIth International Symposium on Spermatology (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Urology. ; Reproductive health. ; Biomedical Research. ; Urology. ; Reproductive Medicine.
    Description / Table of Contents: Section I – Introduction to Spermatology Symposium -- Chapter 1. The XIIIth International Symposium on Spermatology -- Chapter 2. Fifty Years of the Spermatology Symposium -- Chapter 3. Spermatology in Sweden -- Section II – Are Sperm at the Verge of Extinction? -- Chapter 4. Temporal trends in human sperm counts: Findings and implications -- `Chapter 5. Is Decreasing Sperm Concentrations a Sign of a General Decay in Fertility Potential? -- Chapter 6. Environmental toxicants and sperm production in men and animals -- Section III – Sperm DNA – protection and delivery of a complete and undamaged genome? -- Chapter 7. Post-testicular sperm DNA oxidation: what to be afraid of? -- Chapter 8. Sperm as a possible source of transgenerational epimutations and genetic instability -- Chapter 9. Complex population of chromatin-associated proteins identified in mature sperm of the European sea bass (Dicentrarchuslabrax) through high-throughput proteomic analysis -- Chapter 10. Does Cinnamtannin B-1 protects or destabilize sperm DNA? Contradictory results of SCSA® and TUNEL Invited presentations -- Chapter 11. Peripubertal serum dioxin concentrations and sperm methylome of young Russian adults -- Chapter 12. Sperm DNA fragmentation in human split ejaculates -- Section IV - Sperm Competition, Evolution and Sperm-Egg Interaction -- Chapter 13. The sexual cascade: evolutionary dynamics of sperm competition -- Chapter 14. Genotype-phenotype associations in relation to evolution of sperm form and function -- Chapter 15. From mouse to human: New aspects of sperm transport and fertilization using cutting edge technologies -- Chapter 16. First Snapshot of How Sperm Binds the Egg at the Molecular Level -- Chapter 17. The Typical and Atypical Centrioles and Their Potential Roles in the Sperm and Embryo -- Chapter 18. Adaptive modifications of the regulation of sperm motility in the diversification of reproductive modes of amphibians -- Section V - Genetic aspects of sperm production and performance and its effects on the offspring -- Chapter 19. When cilia go bad - the complex genetics of ciliopathies -- Chapter 20. Within-Ejaculate Sperm Selection and its Implications for Assisted Reproduction Technologies -- Chapter 21. Requirements for informative and robust computational measures of sperm motility -- Chapter 22. Effect of cryopreservation on the genome of sperm in animal and humans -- Chapter 23. Mutations in the CFAP-coding Genes Lead to Male Infertility with Multiple Morphological Abnormalities of the Sperm Flagella -- Chapter 24. The mouse-specific Gly-to-Cys mutation in mammalian acrosin is a cause of impairment in proteolytic activity -- Chapter 25. Chemical and genetic approaches to identify C. elegans spermiogenesis-related factors -- Section V -CASA - Advances and Challenges -- Chapter 26. CASA in the clinical andrology laboratory -- Chapter 27. Process and Data Management of Casa in Animal Spermatozoa -- Chapter 28. Relationship between flagellar movement and head trajectory at higher frame rates-is this still a valid approach for CASA? -- Chapter 29. CASA a Suitable tool for epidemiology and reprotox studies -- Section VI -Challenges for Sperm Function In Vitro -- Chapter 30. Common challenges for sperm in vitro- causes and consequences -- Chapter 31. Main effects of in vitro manipulation of spermatozoa -- Chapter 32. Effect of Melatonin on Capacitation and Ca2+ Distribution in Red Deer Spermatozoa -- Chapter 33. Unravelling the signal transduction pathways of novel mitochondrial peroxiporins in activated piscine spermatozoa -- Chapter 34. Prolonged chilled preservation and preliminary investigations of energy production of koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) spermatozoa -- Chapter 35. Sperm motion and metabolism in physiological conditions -- Chapter 36. Gametes collision in fresh water fish: evidences of guidance and selection -- Chapter 37. Lectin-binding pattern changes on the bovine sperm after differently induced process of capacitation -- Section VII -Heterogeneity of Sperm Morphology and Laboratory Techniques to Overcome Assessment Challenges -- Chapter 38. Have we conquered sperm morphology analysis in different mammalian species as analysed by CASMA? -- Chapter 39. Progress with sperm morphology evaluation after the strict criteria prognosis groups era due to the introduction of the new lower reference limit values for semen parameters of the 2010 WHO manual -- Chapter 40. A structured assessment for the assessment of human sperm morphology -- Chapter 41. On the Indispensability for Standardization of the Basic Examination of Human Semen -- Chapter 42. A simple but dramatic technical improvement in the Diff Quik stain protocol used for preparing specimens for sperm morphology evaluation (Improved Diff Quik stain protocol for preparation of sperm morphology evaluation specimens) -- Section VII - Fertility and Infertility -- Chapter 43. Intracellular Viruses Identification in Sperm Assay of Patients with Fertility problems -- Chapter 44. Association between vitamin D intake and vitamin D status with semen parameters among young men in Southern Spain -- Chapter 45. Single cell analysis of intracellular calcium signalling of patient sperm and its relation to IVF success -- Chapter 46. Sperm from a patient with a homozygous in-frame deletion in CATSPERE lack functional CatSper expression and fail to fertilise at IVF -- Chapter 47. Changes in pattern of protein phosphorylation in bull testicular and epididymal sperm -- Chapter 48. Proteomics and biomarker identification in improved sperm motility parameters after 4 h of ejaculatory abstinence -- Chapter 49. HSP90A may control spermatogenesis of Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) cryptorchid testes -- Chapter 50. Improved sperm function in human sperm subpopulations: a model for studying subfertility -- Chapter 51. Absence of BSP protein have not important effect on male infertility. .
    Abstract: This Symposium had 7 main themes with invited speakers, 17 free oral presentations and 44 poster presentations. Morning sessions were separated from afternoon sessions by a two-hour lunch break to inspire to spontaneous interaction between participants. The long, bright evenings of early May with a generous weather also contributed to the intended atmosphere of scientific and social interchange. Themes Are Sperm at the Verge of Extinction? Sperm DNA – protection and deliv­ery of a complete and undamaged genome Sperm Competition, Evolution and Sperm-Egg Interaction Genetic aspects of sperm production and performance and its effects on the offspring CASA - Advances and Challenges Challenges for Sperm Function In Vitro Heterogeneity of Sperm Morphology and Laboratory Techniques to Overcome Assessment Challenges Sperm Motility (Free Poster Theme) Fertility and Infertility (Free Poster Theme).
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    Pages: X, 370 p. 72 illus., 54 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030662929
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-66292-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-66292-9
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    Neurogenetics : Current Topics in Cellular and Developmental Neurobiology (2023)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Zoology. ; Life sciences. ; Behavior genetics. ; Neuroscience. ; Zoology. ; Life Sciences. ; Behavioral Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to neurogenetics -- Chapter 2. Neurogenetic analysis in Caenorhabditis elegans -- Chapter 3. Regionalisation of the early nervous system -- Chapter 4. Early neurogenesis and gliogenesis in Drosophila -- Chapter 5. Neural stem cells and brain tumour models in Drosophila -- Chapter 6. Eye development in Drosophila: from photoreceptor specification to terminal differentiation -- Chapter 7. Neurogenetics of memory, learning and forgetting -- Chapter 8. Evolution and origins of nervous systems -- Chapter 9. Neural stem and progenitor cells in the mammalian brain -- Chapter 10. Models of neurodegenerative diseases.
    Abstract: This textbook provides students with knowledge of neurogenetics, neurogenesis, neuronal specification and function, neuronal networks, learning and memory formation, brain evolution, and neurodegenerative diseases. Students are introduced to topics of classical developmental genetics as well as modern molecular and neurogenetic methods. Using a wealth of examples from current research, the textbook takes a strong applied approach. Using animal models such as Drosophila melanogaster and Caenorhabditis elegans as well as mammalian systems, the interrelationships between genes, neurons, nervous systems, and behaviour under normal and pathological conditions are illustrated. The textbook aims encourage students to address biological questions in neurogenetics and to think about the design of their own experiments. It targets primarily master and graduate students in neurobiology, but is also a valuable teaching tool for instructors in these fields.
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    Pages: VII, 212 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031077937
    Series Statement: Learning Materials in Biosciences,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-07793-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-07793-7
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    Medical Research and Innovation (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Respiratory organs Diseases. ; Respiratory organs. ; Physiology. ; Immunology. ; Inflammation. ; Biomedical Research. ; Pneumology. ; Respiratory Physiology. ; Immunology. ; Inflammation.
    Description / Table of Contents: Overload of Medical Documentation: A Disincentive for Healthcare Professionals -- Epidemiologic Benefits of Pneumococcal Vaccine Introduction into Preventive Vaccination Programs -- Serum Vitamin D and Immunogenicity of Influenza Vaccination in the Elderly -- Influenza A (H1N1) and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Coinfection in a Newborn Child: A Case Report -- Thoracic Manifestation of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis: A Case Report -- The Natural Course of Impaired Fasting Glucose -- Oleosins: A Short Allergy Review -- Shortage of Physicians: A Critical Review -- Fluid Therapy in Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgery: A Bumpy Road Towards Individualized Management -- Manual Pressure Release and Low-Grade Electrical Peripheral Receptor Stimulation in Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial -- Human Inhalation Study with Zinc Oxide: Analysis of Zinc Levels and Biomarkers in Exhaled Breath Condensate. Cognitive Function After Lung Transplantation.
    Abstract: This volume is dedicated to multidisciplinary research at the interface between basic biomedicine and clinical practice. This book guides best practice in the diagnosis and therapy while dealing with difficult-to-treat disorders of yet unclear etiology. Chapters address such disorders as granulomatosis with polyangiitis causing autoimmune-related multiorgan inflammation of blood vessels, increasingly widespread allergy to peanuts, occupational exposure to zinc oxide, and immunogenic responses to pneumococcal and influenza vaccination underlying their preventive effectiveness. Other hot issues deal with the proper use of fluid therapy in the perioperative period and a cognitive decline in lung transplant patients. A new physiotherapeutic approach of treating key myofascial trigger points in low-back pain appears highly beneficial in reducing patients’ disability, advancing physiotherapy of this overwhelming condition. Finally, other chapters consider ways to streamline medical management to increase the number of physicians and their availability for patients, a particularly sensitive issue in the current COVID-19 pandemic. The dissemination of clinical knowledge about high-risk and hardly controllable conditions is an inalienable part of progress in medical practice. The book is a resource for clinical specialists, general practitioners, and allied healthcare professionals.
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    Pages: VI, 101 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030702069
    Series Statement: Clinical and Experimental Biomedicine, 1324
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-70206-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-70206-9
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    Neurodevelopmental Disorders : Employing iPSC Technologies to Define and Treat Childhood Brain Diseases (2020)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neuroscience.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Modeling neurodevelopmental deficits in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex with stem cell-derived neural precursors and neurons -- 2. Advances in human stem cells and genome editing to understand and develop treatment for Fragile X syndrome -- 3. IPSC MODELS OF CHROMOSOME 15Q IMPRINTING DISORDERS: FROM DISEASE MODELING TO THERAPEUTIC STRATEGIES -- 4. Creating iPSC based models to understand the signaling and cellular phenotypes in idiopathic autism and 16p11.2 derived neurons -- 5. Dysregulation of Neurite Outgrowth and Cell Migration in Autism and other Neurodevelopmental Disorders -- 6. Investigation of Schizophrenia with Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells -- 7. Modeling Inflammation on Neurodevelopmental disorders using pluripotent stem cells -- 8. Astrocyte-derived exosomes in an iPSC model of bipolar disorder -- 9. Two- and there-dimensional stem cell models to define mechanisms underlying psychiatric disorders -- 10. Development of a 3-D organoid system using human induced pluripotent stem cells to model idiopathic autism.
    Abstract: This book contains a compendium of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) articles and reviews concerning state of the art technologies and how they are being applied to human neurodevelopmental disorders. With the establishment of effective technologies to produce iPSCs and their derivatives, like neural precursors, neurons, and glia, researchers have new platforms to study neurodevelopmental disorders. iPSC technology enables researchers to study how human neurons develop in individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, providing an unparalleled opportunity to investigate their etiology. In turn, researchers have now begun to understand the underlying molecular and cellular pathways that contribute to human diseases. iPSCs technologies also provide an emerging tool for future translational studies and disease classification. The chapters will emphasize how among the diverse idiopathic and genetic disorders, there are common clinical as well as cellular and molecular phenotypes.
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    Pages: IX, 305 p. 26 illus., 23 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030454937
    Series Statement: Advances in Neurobiology, 25
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45493-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-45493-7
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    Hair Follicle Regeneration (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Stem cells. ; Biotechnology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Stem Cell Biology. ; Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. The historical studies underpinning the concept of hair follicle neogenesis (Higgins C, Jahoda C) -- Chapter 2. Hair regeneration and rejuvenation: pipeline of medical and technical strategies (Limbu S, Kemp P) -- Chapter 3. Cells and structures involved in hair follicle regeneration: an introduction (Tsai J, Garza LA) -- Chapter 4. The dermal papilla and hair follicle regeneration: Engineering strategies to improve dermal papilla inductivity (Pantelireis N, Clavel C) -- Chapter 5. Dermal sheath and hair follicle regeneration (Yoshida Y, Tsuboi K, Kishimoto J) -- Chapter 6. Epithelial-mesenchymal interactions between hair follicles and dermal adipose tissue (Ramos R, Plikus MV) -- Chapter 7. Lymphatic vasculature and hair follicle regeneration (Cazorla A, Perez-Moreno M) -- Chapter 8. In vitro and ex vivo hair follicle models to explore therapeutic options for hair regeneration (Bertolini M, Piccini I, McElwee KJ) -- Chapter 9. Extracellular vesicles including exosomes for hair follicle regeneration (Aberdam E, le Riche A, Bordes S, Closs B, Park BS, Aberdam D) -- Chapter 10. Stem cell-based therapies for hair loss: what is the evidence from a clinical perspective? (Park BS, Choi HI) -- Chapter 11. Induced pluripotent stem cell approach for hair follicle regeneration (Pinto A, Terskikh AV) -- Chapter 12. Biofabrication technologies in hair neoformation (Abreu CM, Gasperini L, Marques AP) -- Chapter 13. Wound healing induced hair follicle regeneration (Jiang Y, Myung P) -- Chapter 14. Hair follicles in wound healing and skin remodeling (Plotczyk M, Jimenez F) .
    Abstract: This book aims to comprehensively review the current cell-based strategies under investigation to achieve the regeneration of human hair follicles. The unique capacity of the human hair follicle to self-renew explains why this complex “mini-organ” has always attracted so much interest as a model for researchers to study stem cell biology and regenerative medicine. The hair follicle is considered a main reservoir of cutaneous stem cells, containing several pools of epithelial, melanocyte, and mesenchymal stem cells involved in hair follicle self-regeneration and pigmentation. In addition, while some of the different follicular cell types contribute to hair shaft growth, others participate in very important interfollicular functions such as dermal remodeling, re-epithelialization after wounding, and cutaneous stem cell homeostasis. The idea of human hair follicle regeneration either “de novo” or by activating dormant miniaturized follicles is not new, yet still continues to arouse enormous interest in the pursuit of a definitive cure for baldness. In contrast to hair follicle regeneration in mice, the attempts made with human follicles have been disappointing in terms of efficiency. However, recent advances in stem cell biology—as well as the appearance of new technologies like 3D printing—have revived expectations in this field of research. This book is divided into four sections. The first part includes an overview of the strategies used in hair follicle regeneration and a historical summary of the most important achievements to date. Parts two and three comprise the main body of the book, with detailed descriptions of the cells and tissue structures involved in hair follicle regeneration, followed by an elaboration of the different therapeutic strategies, engineering techniques, and a clinician’s perspective of stem cell-based therapies in hair loss treatments. Finally, the fourth part reviews the important contribution of the hair follicle in healing cutaneous wounds through the regeneration and remodeling of the dermis and epidermis after injury, as well as wound induced hair follicle neogenesis that occurs when the skin is injured.
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    Pages: XII, 307 p. 73 illus., 70 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030983314
    Series Statement: Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, 72
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-98331-4
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    Computational Methods for Precision Oncology (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Internal medicine. ; Bioinformatics. ; Biomedical Research. ; Internal Medicine. ; Bioinformatics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part One: Basic Concepts in Precision Oncology -- Chapter 1. Design and Implementation of a precision oncology workflow -- Chapter 2. An overview of cancer genome sequencing -- Chapter 3. Software infrastructures for precision medicine workflows -- Part Two: Current Computational Methods and Tools in Precision Oncology -- Chapter 4. Somatic and germline variant calling from next-generation sequencing data -- Chapter 5. Identification of copy number alterations from next-generation sequencing data -- Chapter 6. Genome-wide discovery of large-scale structural variants from next-generation sequencing data -- Chapter 7. Assessment of microsatellite instability from next-generation sequencing data -- Chapter 8. Computational approaches for the investigation of intra-tumor heterogeneity and clonal evolution from bulk sequencing data -- Chapter 9. Analysis of the transcriptome for precision oncology applications -- Chapter 10. Computational methods for drug repurposing -- Chapter 11. Pathway for analysis for precision oncology applications -- Chapter 12. Identification of fusion transcripts from RNA-seq -- Chapter 13. Computational resources for the interpretation of variations in cancer -- Chapter 14. Analysis of electronic health records for precision oncology -- Chapter 15. Network approaches for precision oncology -- Chapter 16. Experimental validation of genomic alterations -- Part Three: Advanced Concepts - The Future of Precision Oncology -- Chapter 17. Molecular profiling of liquid biopsies for precision oncology -- Chapter 18. Artificial intelligence for precision oncology -- Chapter 19. Single-cell technologies in precision oncology -- Chapter 20. Computational approaches for precision immuno-oncology -- Chapter 21. Multi-pmics profiling of the tumor microenvironment -- Chapter 22. Epigenetic and precision oncology -- Chapter 23. Next generation knowledge bases to support precision oncology. .
    Abstract: Precision medicine holds great promise for the treatment of cancer and represents a unique opportunity for accelerated development and application of novel and repurposed therapeutic approaches. Current studies and clinical trials demonstrate the benefits of genomic profiling for patients whose cancer is driven by specific, targetable alterations. However, precision oncologists continue to be challenged by the widespread heterogeneity of cancer genomes and drug responses in designing personalized treatments. Chapters provide a comprehensive overview of the computational approaches, methods, and tools that enable precision oncology, as well as related biological concepts. Covered topics include genome sequencing, the architecture of a precision oncology workflow, and introduces cutting-edge research topics in the field of precision oncology. This book is intended for computational biologists, bioinformaticians, biostatisticians and computational pathologists working in precision oncology and related fields, including cancer genomics, systems biology, and immuno-oncology.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030918361
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1361
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-91836-1
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    Neuroendocrine-Immune System Interactions (2023)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Endocrine glands. ; Immunology. ; Neuroscience. ; Endocrine System. ; Immunology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I. Concepts -- Chapter 1. A History of Immune and Neuroendocrine System Interactions -- Chapter 2. Philosophical Perspectives on Neuroendocrine-Immune Interactions: The Building Block Model and Complementary Neuro-Endocrine-Immune-Microbiota Systems Approaches -- Chapter 3. The Behavioural Immune System of Lower Vertebrates -- Part II. Regulatory Pathways -- Chapter 4. Cytokines and Hypothalamo-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis Activation: Now a Classic of Immune-Neuroendocrine System Interactions -- Chapter 5. Catecholamines and Immunomodulation -- Chapter 6. Neuroendocrine-immune Interactions in Major Depressive Disorder: Glucocorticoids and Glucocorticoid Receptors -- Chapter 7. Brain Fluids, Blood-Brain Interfaces, and Their Involvement in Neuroimmune Regulation During Development and in Adulthood -- Chapter 8. Neuropeptide Binding Autoantibodies Regulating Neuroendocrine Communications -- Part III. Modulation -- Chapter 9. Postnatal Development of Neuroimmune Responses -- Chapter 10. Sex Differences in Neuroendocrine-Immune Interactions -- Chapter 11. Biological Clocks and Immune Function -- Chapter 12. Influence of the Gut Microbiota on Neuroendocrine-Immune Interactions -- Part IV. Disease -- Chapter 13. Energy Balance and Neuroendocrine-Immune Regulation in Chronic Inflammatory and Neoplastic Diseases: An Evolutionary Perspective -- Chapter 14. Autonomic, Immune, Metabolic and Neuroendocrine Dimensions of Anorexia Nervosa: An Integrative View.
    Abstract: The concepts of the neuroendocrine system and the immune system emerged more or less simultaneously in the second half of the 20th century. Although these systems have a high degree of autonomy, it has also become clear that they interact in many ways and at different levels. This book focuses on the neuroendocrine and immune interactions that are fundamental to normal development and maintenance of health. The first introductory chapters are devoted to the historical and philosophical concepts within the field, as well as evolutionary considerations, offering critical interdisciplinary perspectives on the development of this field of research. Without attempting an exhaustive overview, the book then introduces some of the regulatory pathways that mediate interactions between the neuroendocrine and immune systems and examines modulating factors such as age and sex. In addition, several chapters address the importance of neuroendocrine-immune interactions in some disease states. Readers can expect to gain a broad perspective of neuroendocrine-immune interactions in development, health, and disease, along with a critical evaluation of current methods used in the field. Given its scope, the book is essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in neuroendocrinology, neuroimmunology, and neuroscience, as well as postdoctoral fellows and established researchers seeking a comprehensive overview and historical perspective of the field of neuroendocrine-immune interactions.
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    Pages: XIII, 386 p. 29 illus., 26 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031213588
    Series Statement: Masterclass in Neuroendocrinology, 13
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21358-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-21358-8
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    Neuro-Behçet’s Disease : Pathogenesis, Clinical Aspects, Treatment (2021)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neuroscience.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Neuro-Behçet’s Disease: Epidemiology and Genetics -- 2. Immunology of Neuro-Behçet’s Disease -- 3. Autoantibodies in Neuro-Behçet Disease -- 4. Animal Models of Behçet’s Disease -- 5. Pathology of Neuro-Behçets Disease -- 6. Behçet’s Disease: Clinical Features -- 7. Neuro-Behçet Syndrome: Differential Diagnosis -- 8. Neuro-Behçet Syndrome: Clinical Features -- 9. The Cerebrospinal Fluid Presentations of Neuro-Behçet Disease -- 10. Imaging of Neuro-Behçet’s Disease -- 11. Neuropsychiatric Symptoms In Neuro-Behçet’s Disease -- 12. Treatment of Neuro-Behçet’s Disease -- 13. Prognosis of Behçet’s Syndrome.
    Abstract: This contributed volume provides a complete overview of Neuro-Behçet’s disease (NBD), one of the most serious manifestations of Behçet’s disease. It serves as a comprehensive and critical review of the current scientific literature regarding NBD, covering the epidemiology, pathology, prognosis, and treatment of the disease. This book is an essential resource for both researchers and physicians working on neurology, rheumatology, and internal medicine fields.
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    Pages: VIII, 172 p. 26 illus., 15 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030552732
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-55273-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-55273-2
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    Neural Engineering (2020)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Neurology . ; Radiology. ; Biophysics. ; Neuroscience. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering. ; Neurology. ; Radiology. ; Biophysics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction to Neurophysiology -- Biopotential Measurements and Electrodes -- EEG Signal Processing: Theory and Applications -- Brain-Computer Interfaces -- Intracortical Brain Machine Interfaces -- Deep Brain Stimulation: Emerging Technologies and Applications -- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: Principles and Applications -- Transcranial Electrical Stimulation -- Optogenetics: Novel Brain Interface Technology that Originates in Bioprospecting -- Selective Chronic Recording in the Peripheral Nervous System -- Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging -- Photoacoustic Tomography of Neural Systems -- Electrophysiological Mapping and Source Imaging -- Exploring Functional and Causal Connectivity in the Brain -- Deep Learning Models with Applications to Brain Image Analysis -- Neural Modeling -- Linear Dynamics & Control of Brain Networks -- Deciphering the Neuronal Population Code -- Machine Intelligence Based Epileptic Seizure Forecasting -- Retinal Prosthesis -- Retinal Bioengineering -- Neural Tissue Engineering -- Index.
    Abstract: This third edition overviews the essential contemporary topics of neuroengineering, from basic principles to the state-of-the-art, and is written by leading scholars in the field. The book covers neural bioelectrical measurements and sensors, EEG signal processing, brain-computer interfaces, implantable and transcranial neuromodulation, peripheral neural interfacing, neuroimaging, neural modelling, neural circuits and system identification, retinal bioengineering and prosthetics, and neural tissue engineering. Each chapter is followed by homework questions intended for classroom use. This is an ideal textbook for students at the graduate and advanced undergraduate level as well as academics, biomedical engineers, neuroscientists, neurophysiologists, and industry professionals seeking to learn the latest developments in this emerging field. Advance Praise for Neural Engineering, 3rd Edition: “A comprehensive and timely contribution to the ever growing field of neural engineering. Bin He’s edited volume provides chapters that cover both the fundamentals and state-of-the-art developments by the world’s leading neural engineers." Dr. Paul Sajda, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Radiology, Columbia University “Neural Engineering, edited by Prof. He, is an outstanding book for students entering into this fast evolving field as well as experienced researchers. Its didactic and comprehensive style, with each chapter authored by leading scientific authorities, provides the ultimate reference for the field.” Dr. Dario Farina, Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, London, UK "Neural Engineering has come of age. Major advances have made possible prosthesis for the blind, mind control for quadraplegics and direct intervention to control seizures in epilepsy patients. Neural Engineering brings together reviews by leading researchers in this flourishing field. Dr. Terrence Sejnowski, Salk Institute for Biolgical Studies and UC San Diego.
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    Edition: 3rd ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030433956
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-43395-6
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    Ferroptosis: Mechanism and Diseases (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Medical genetics. ; Cytology. ; Lipids. ; Biomedical Research. ; Medical Genetics. ; Cell Biology. ; Cell Biology. ; Lipidology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Foreword -- Ferroptosis: Concepts and Definitions -- Overcoming Therapeutic Challenges for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma with xCT inhibitors -- Iron Homeostasis and Metabolism: Two Sides of a Coin -- The Role of NCOA4-mediated Ferritinophagy in Ferroptosis -- Emerging Role for Ferroptosis in Infectious Diseases -- Small Molecule Regulators of Ferroptosis -- Necroptosis, The other main Caspase-Independent Cell Death.
    Abstract: This book focuses on the emerging role of ferroptosis in human diseases. It gives a detailed perspective on how to induce or suppress ferroptosis to treat challenging conditions such as infectious diseases, including COVID-19, tuberculosis, parasitic diseases and cancer. The book serves as a practical guide by providing a valuable collection of all currently known activators or inhibitors of ferroptosis. It will enable readers to choose molecules for experimental design for in vitro and in vivo studies of ferroptosis. Furthermore, this volume highlights the aspects of iron metabolism and its connection to ferritinophagy, a ferritin selective autophagy, with profound implications in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer, Parkinson, Huntington and ALS. Lastly, it describes necroptosis, another important form of cell death, along with its connections to human disorders and potential crosstalk with ferroptosis. While covering basic concepts, the book delves into mechanisms and modulation of ferroptosis for treating a wide variety of human diseases thus offering a valuable and informative resource for both, scientists and clinical researchers.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030620264
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1301
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-62026-4
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    GeNeDis 2018 : Geriatrics (2020)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Medical genetics. ; Neuroscience. ; Medical Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: A hypothesis of circulated microRnas implication in high incidence of atrial fibrillation and other electrocardiographic abnormalities in cancer patients -- Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) Incidence and the role of obesity: a prospective, observational study in Greece -- Number of brain states in an N-body dynamical scenario according to the universal Bekenstein entropy bound -- Burden and sleeping disorders of family caregivers of Hemodialysis patients with Chronic Kidney Disease-End Stage. A cross-sectional study -- Quality of life in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with neuropsychological deficits -- A framework for assessing the impact of information seeking behavior on cancer patients’ long-term prognosis -- Sleeping Disorders and Health Related Quality of Life in Hemodialysis patients with Chronic Renal Disease in Greece -- Subjective Quality of Life, Religiousness and Spiritual Experience in Greek Orthodox Christians: Data from Healthy Aging and Patients with Cardiovascular Disease -- Mini-Mental State Examination: Greek normative data stratified by age and education in a large sample of 925 community-dwelling healthy participants -- The role of the family in the care of Alzheimer patients -- Prevalence of Stroke Cases in Warangal, Telangana Region, India: A Hospital-Based Case Study -- Compliance of Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome with treatment following their hospitalization from the Cardiac Coronary Unit -- Using a Virtual Reality Serious Game to Assess the Performance of Older Adults with Frailty -- Characteristics and survival rates in ward patients requiring evaluation by Intensivist in Greece.
    Abstract: The 3rd World Congress on Genetics, Geriatrics, and Neurodegenerative Disease Research (GeNeDis 2018), focuses on recent advances in genetics, geriatrics, and neurodegeneration, ranging from basic science to clinical and pharmaceutical developments. It also provides an international forum for the latest scientific discoveries, medical practices, and care initiatives. Advanced information technologies are discussed, including the basic research, implementation of medico-social policies, and the European and global issues in the funding of long-term care for elderly people.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783030326371
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1196
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-32637-1
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    Cannabinoids and Sleep : Molecular, Functional and Clinical Aspects (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Neurosciences. ; Biomedical Research. ; Neuroscience.
    Description / Table of Contents: Constituents of Cannabis Sativa -- Synthetic and Natural Derivatives of Cannabidiol -- Clinical Pharmacokinetics of Cannabinoids and Potential Drug-Drug Interactions -- Cannabinoid Receptors and Ligands: Lessions from CNS Disorders and the Quest for Novel Treatment Venues -- Sleep-Wake Neurobiology -- Cannabinoids and Sleep/Wake Control -- Effects of Cannabinoid Agonists and Antagonists on Sleep in Laboratory Animals -- Modulation of Noradrenergic and Serotonergic Systems by Cannabinoids: Electrophysiological, Neurochemical and Behavioral Evidence -- Natural Cannabinoids as Templates for Sleep Disturbances Treatment -- The Effect of Cannabinoids on the Brain´s Circadian Clock -- Effects of Cannabis Consumption on Sleep -- Addiction and Sleep Disorders -- Cannabis for Restless Legs Syndrome.
    Abstract: Research on cannabis and sleep is emerging with promising results. This book offers current and comprehensive knowledge on cannabinoid research results in connection with sleep. The volume covers aspects of the hemp plant Cannabis sativa, the pharmacology of cannabinoids, neurobiology and pharmacology of sleep and wakefulness, and the benefits and side effects of cannabis on the central nervous system. It further discusses the putative therapeutical properties of cannabinoids and endocannabinoids and their potential for the treatment of sleep disorders such as insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, REM sleep behavior disorder, and restless legs syndrome. The book is written by medical and scientific experts in this field and intended for researchers from a range of disciplines such as biomedicine, biology, neurosciences, clinical medicine, neurology, and pharmacology.
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    Pages: XXII, 183 p. 37 illus., 21 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030616632
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1297
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-61663-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-61663-2
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    Integrated Science : Science Without Borders (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Arts. ; Artificial intelligence. ; Knowledge, Theory of. ; Biomedical Research. ; Arts. ; Artificial Intelligence. ; Epistemology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction on Integrated Science: Science without Borders -- The Human Person as an Integrated System -- On the Nature of Qualitative Research in Process Transformations: The Changing Man in the Changing World.-Integrated Science: Ambitions, Practicalities, Misunderstandings -- The Integration of the Sciences and Integral Human Knowledge -- The Indelible Stamp of Lowly Origins: An Epistemic Architecture between the Sciences and Humanities -- Transdisciplinary Science: Integration or Systematic, Strategic and Catalytic Knowledge -- Models and Integration -- Unlaws: the Missing “Dark Matter” in the Philosophy of Science -- Life - Stabilization of the Unstable through Controlling Influence of Quantum Information -- The Sustainable Humanist Concept in Art and Science Synergies -- From Being One to Being Many. Understanding the Diversity of Bio‐Life: Human, Nonhuman and Liminal Beings in the in Bio Art and Body Art -- Composite Bodies in Times of Catastrophe. On Socio‐Material Assemblies, Affective Contagions and the Biodegradable -- Life, Complexity, Communication: Integrating Social Systems Theory and Consciousness -- Rethinking the Reverse Side of Artificial Intelligence -- The Question of Transdisciplinarity between Modern Science and Critical Thought -- Adaptive Networks at the Crossroad of Artificial Intelligence and Formal, Biological, Medical and Social Sciences -- Are We Ready for "Them" Now? The Relationship between Human and Humanoid Robots -- Integrating Computer Simulation and Social Theory for Planning and Managing Complex Problems -- Rethinking Managerial Control in the Contemporary Context -- Innovation and Altruism: A New Paradigm Defining the Survival of Corporations -- Integrated Science 2050: Science without Borders.
    Abstract: The INTEGRATED SCIENCE Book series aims to publish the results of the most updated ideas and reviews in transdisciplinarity fields, to highlight the integration of different disciplines, including formal sciences, physical-chemical sciences, engineering, biological sciences, medical sciences, and social sciences. The whole world is suffering from complex problems; these are borderless problems; so, a borderless solution could be the solution for such complex problems. The “INTEGRATED SCIENCE: Science without Borders” is the first volume of the INTEGRATED SCIENCE Book series. It focuses on the human as an integrated system and finding solutions for the problems facing humanity. For its purpose, it introduces a kind of science, which is called integrated science and portrays results from every effort trying to integrate separate subjects. Integration of science with integral human knowledge, ancient science with modern science, and quantity with quality are a few examples of such efforts. Some difficulty might, however, lie in integrating knowledge systems. In this edited book, art and artificial intelligence reveal to us their different methods of work to overcome ambitions and become applicable to the world system full of unpredictable challenges. Art offers a lens to see the beauty of infinite complexity. The resultant artistic background would permit the perfect programming and bioengineering of biological systems, which we could never do by direct eye viewing. Networking is the spot where the crossing of formal, biological, medical, and social sciences with artificial intelligence takes place. By working within a network, individual thinking to the old unresolved problems reduces to simulation and bioengineering, a relatively effortless route for innovation, creativity, and altruism. In this manner, it would be understandable that there is an obvious way to speed up the growth of science – that is, moving on the edge of the intersection between knowledge-based systems. The INTEGRATED SCIENCE Book series is to provide an overview of the essential elements of integrated science. The unique aspect of this series, privileging it from other books, is covering all aspects of science as a true one nature.
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    Pages: XVIII, 495 p. 112 illus., 97 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030652739
    Series Statement: Integrated Science, 1
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-65273-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-65273-9
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    Career Advice for Young Scientists in Biomedical Research : How to Think Like a Principal Investigator (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Vocational guidance. ; School management and organization. ; School administration. ; Career education. ; Biomedical Research. ; Career Counseling. ; Organization and Leadership. ; Career Skills.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: “Carving Your Own Path” – shaping your scientific identity -- Chapter 2: The Two Cornerstones of Academic Research: Writing Grant Applications and Publications -- Chapter 3: Setting up a Successful Research Group -- Chapter 4: Leading Your Research Group as a Principal Investigator -- Chapter 5: The Daily Work of Principal Investigators -- Chapter 6: Dealing with Failure and Stress in Academic Research -- Chapter 7: Thoughts of Principal Investigators about Work, Science, and Themselves -- Chapter 8: Under the Hood – Common Thinking Patterns of Principal Investigators -- Chapter 9: Epilogue -- Chapter 10: Methods.
    Abstract: Pursuing a career in biomedical research can be daunting, considering the stiffer competition and uncertain career prospects in academia. This book summarizes career advice gathered during in-depth interviews with 106 biomedical scientists who lead their own laboratories. The participating principal investigators are from 44 research institutions in 11 countries. This book is unique in that it provides a glimpse into the mindset of principal investigators. Here, the reader will learn about common thought patterns and values, as well as the range of opinions and ways of thinking to be found among a large group of active principal investigators – without having to read more than a hundred individual autobiographies. The book will benefit all PhD students who want to learn more about their supervisor’s mindset in order to successfully complete their projects. It can help freshly graduated PhDs planning to pursue an academic career, and MDs contemplating a career in research, to decide whether they truly want to embark on this path. Lastly, it can offer young principal investigators a source of inspiration on how to succeed and achieve their goals.
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    Pages: XIX, 209 p. 22 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030855710
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-85571-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-85571-0
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    Essentials of Cerebellum and Cerebellar Disorders : A Primer For Graduate Students (2023)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neuroanatomy. ; Neurophysiology. ; Developmental neurobiology. ; Cognitive neuroscience. ; Neuroscience. ; Neuroanatomy. ; Neurophysiology. ; Development of the Nervous System. ; Cognitive Neuroscience.
    Abstract: This monograph, now in its 2nd edition with 31 new chapters and significant updates, is the first book of its kind written specifically for graduate students and clinicians. The monograph is based on the 4-volume treatise, Handbook of the Cerebellum and Cerebellar Disorders (Springer, 2013; 2nd edition: 2022), the definitive reference for scientists and neurologists in the field of cerebellar neurobiology and related areas. There have been fundamental advances in the basic science and clinical neurology of the cerebellum and its role in sensorimotor function and cognition. Essentials of the Cerebellum and Cerebellar Disorders makes this large and expanding body of knowledge readily accessible to trainees and clinicians alike. It is organized into easy to read and short chapters that are ideal for students and clinicians. The most common cerebellar disorders encountered in the clinic are covered. The editors are world leaders in the field, and the chapters are authored by an international panel of experts drawn from cerebellar laboratories and ataxia clinics throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Essentials provides a solid grounding in the field of cerebellar research and ataxiology from cerebellar cellular biology and circuity to clinical practice, and it serves as a springboard to a deeper appreciation of both the principles and the complexities of cerebellar neurobiology. Clinicians are expected to have a deep appreciation of cerebellar disorders, not only in specialized ataxia clinics but also in adult and pediatric neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry and neuropsychology practices, and in outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation settings. This book is an indispensable resource for students and practitioners navigating the evolving field of cerebellar motor and cognitive neurology. It also links to the more expansive Handbook for those who need to explore the topics in this monograph in greater depth.
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    Pages: XIV, 742 p. 182 illus., 127 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031150708
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15070-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-15070-8
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    The Immunogenetics of Dermatologic Diseases (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Medical genetics. ; Immunology. ; Dermatology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Medical Genetics. ; Immunology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Dermatology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Genetics control of immune responses -- Non-melanoma skin cancer -- Melanoma -- Psoriasis -- Atopic dermatitis -- Contact dermatitis -- Lichen planus -- Pemphigus and pemphigoids -- Morphea and Lichen Sclerosus -- Granuloma annulare and Necrobiosis lipoidica -- Alopecia areata -- Vitiligo -- Acne Vulgaris and Rosacea -- Urticaria and Angioedema -- Cutaneous drug reaction -- Photodermatologic disorders -- Infantile Haemangioma and other vascular malformations.
    Abstract: This book intends to investigate the broad spectrum of genetic changes in immunological processes involved in cutaneous diseases. One of the main goals of immunogenetic studies is finding susceptibility genes for complex diseases. This can provide an insight into the pathogenesis of the condition in a way that is not easily achievable through other kinds of studies. Thus they are a rational initial step for generating hypotheses about disease pathogenesis. This may especially benefit dermatology, a field notorious for having too many diseases with unknown etiologies. Immunogenetic investigations have made targeted treatment strategies possible for diseases such as psoriasis and pemphigus. Even though these strategies have revolutionized the management of chronic dermatological conditions such as psoriasis, still there are a lot of unanswered questions. For instance, psoriasis patients respond very differently to each of the commercially available biological agents. This diversity could be partially explained by the differences in the sets of genes responsible for disease induction in each individual. Thus whole genome sequencing strategies, if feasible at individual levels, might help in tailoring these targeted treatments based on specific genetic backgrounds. Our intention in preparing this book was to explore the broad spectrum of the genetic aspects of immunological processes involved in cutaneous diseases. We have tried to cover most areas of dermatology where enough studies were available to gather a chapter. Still, there is a substantial lack of knowledge on the immunogenetics of many dermatological conditions. We hope that this book would encourage the investigators to fill these gaps of knowledge.
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    Pages: XXI, 450 p. 64 illus., 62 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030926168
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1367
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-92616-8
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    Cerebellum as a CNS Hub (2021)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neuroscience.
    Abstract: Based on the 75th Fujihara Seminar held in December 2018 in Tokyo, Japan, this volume explores the latest research on the cerebellum. Contributors seek to examine the cerebellum's role as a unique hub for brain activity and discover new information about its purpose. The discussion is broad, ranging from evolutionary topics to therapeutic strategy and addresses both physiology and pathology. Subjects covered include anatomy, information processing, complex spikes, plasticity, modeling, and spinocerebellar ataxias. The volume is intended to set the stage for the future of cerebellar research and guide both basic and clinical researchers.
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    Pages: XI, 553 p. 136 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030758172
    Series Statement: Contemporary Clinical Neuroscience,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-75817-2
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    New Discoveries in the Behavioral Neuroscience of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (2022)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Psychobiology. ; Human behavior. ; Pharmacology. ; Psychiatry. ; Pain medicine. ; Neuroscience. ; Behavioral Neuroscience. ; Pharmacology. ; Psychiatry. ; Pain Medicine.
    Description / Table of Contents: CLINICAL PROFILE AND TREATMENTS -- ADHD in children and adults: diagnosis and prognosis -- Treatment strategies -- Psychostimulants – treatment efficacy and problems -- Recent developments and future options for pharmacological treatments for ADHD -- GENETICS -- Genetics of ADHD (including CNVs) -- Genes , cognitive function and ADHD -- Epigenetics and ADHD -- CO-MORBIDITY -- ADHD and comorbid depression -- ADHD and autism -- Aggression and ADHD -- Obesity and ADHD (+ cytokines?) -- Sleep circadian rhythms and ADHD -- Substance misuse -- ASSESSING BRAIN FUNCTION / DYSFUNCTION -- EEG and ADHD (the skeptical view) -- Update on imaging – with connectivity -- Visual processing substrates for ADHD -- Cortical microstructure / connectivity -- ANIMAL AND IN VITRO STUDIES -- Critique of animal models -- Update on circuits for impulsive behaviour -- Zebrafish -- Update on DA transporter and ADHD -- Arousal, noradrenaline and ADHD -- FUTURE DIRECTIONS -- Stem cells for disease modelling -- Microbiome and ADHD -- Adult ADHD.
    Abstract: New Discoveries in the Behavioral Neuroscience of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder reviews the latest developments in preclinical and clinical research of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. As well as updating key chapters that were included in an earlier edition, this volume includes some new topics that are attracting a great deal of interest and point the way to new and promising directions for future research. The chapters follow five main themes: Current perspectives on the clinical profile of ADHD and its treatment, common co-occurring conditions, neurobiological studies examining brain function and genetics, animal and in vitro studies, and future directions. This combination of topics emphasises the translational relevance and validity of preclinical research so as to enable a better understanding of ADHD and to highlight the promising strategies for developing new treatments.
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    Pages: VIII, 501 p. 100 illus., 30 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031118029
    Series Statement: Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences, 57
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-11802-9
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    Tumor Suppressor Par-4 : Role in Cancer and Other Diseases (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Internal medicine. ; Biomedical Research. ; Internal Medicine.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction. --Part 1 -- Chapter 1. Role of Par-4 in lung cancer -- Chapter 2. Prostate apoptosis response-4 in nasopharyngeal carcinoma -- Chapter 3. Role of Par-4 in Chemoresistance and targeted therapies in ovarian and endometrial cancers -- Chapter 4. Regulation of Par-4 and role in GI tumors -- Chapter 5. Role of Par-4 in prostate cancer -- Chapter 6. Activation of apoptosis by Par-4 in pancreatic cancer -- Chapter 7. Role of Par-4 and GRP78 in Glioblastoma -- Chapter 8. Role of Par-4 in breast cancer recurrence -- Chapter 9. Involvement of Par-4 in breast cancer -- Chapter 10. Role of endogenous Par-4 in CLL -- Chapter 11. Role of Par-4 in inhibition of TCL1 induced growth -- Chapter 12. Par-4/THAP in survival of T-cell acute lympoblastic leukemia cells -- Chapter 13. Par-4 expression in cholangiocarcinoma -- Chapter 14. Par-4 suppresses breast cancer growth and invasion of breast cancer cells -- Chapter 15. PAWR as direct SRC-1/HOXC11 suppression target -- Chapter 16. Par-4 cleavage is required for TNF induced apoptosis -- Chapter 17. Par-4 secretagogues -- Chapter 18. Recombinant production and characterization of SAC -- Chapter 19. Anti-tumor effects of plant derived Par-4 -- Chapter 20. Par-4 in Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infected Macrophages -- Part 2 - Role in other Diseases -- Chapter 21. Role of Par-4 in ceramide inducible effects in neurons -- Chapter 22. Role of Par-4 in Alzheimers disease -- Chapter 23. Dopamine signaling in association with induction of Par-4 protein expression -- Chapter 24. Par-4 (PAWR) in major depressive disorder -- Chapter 25. Par-4 dependent apoptosis of islet β cells in type 2 diabetes -- Chapter 26. Par-4 in cardiac fibroblast senescence -- Chapter 27. Par-4 in ocular development and disease -- Chapter 28. Par-4 in apoptosis during human salivary gland development -- Chapter 29. Suppression of Par-4 protects human renal proximal tubule cells from apoptosis -- Chapter 30. Lessons from knockout mice -- Part 3 - From Bench to Bedside -- Chapter 31. Par-4 secretagogues in clinical trials -- Chapter 32. Potential of Par-4 as a therapeutic target for cancer.
    Abstract: Par-4 is a naturally occurring tumor suppressor. Studies have indicated that overexpression of Par-4 selectively induces apoptosis in cancer cells while leaving normal, health, cells unaffected. Mechanisms contributing to this cancer-selective action of Par-4 have been associated with PKA activation of intracellular Par-4 in cancer cells or GRP78 expression primarily on the surface of cancer cells. On the other hand, endogenous Par-4 sensitizes cells to the action of a broad range of apoptotic inducers acting via the extrinsic and intrinsic pathways. A number of binding partners of Par-4 have been identified and shown to regulate Par-4 function in cancer and other diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and major depression. Recent studies have recognized a number of natural products, dietary supplements, synthetic molecules and FDA-approved drugs that induce the secretion of Par-4 protein to cause apoptosis in primary or metastatic tumors, one of which is in clinical trials. More than 50 different laboratories worldwide are involved in Par-4 based research of this unique protein that has progressed from the bench to clinical trials. This second, companion volume will provide a comprehensive overview of Par-4’s role in cancer and other diseases. Chapters are written by leading researchers, and will be useful for a broad audience across the scientific community, particularly students and trainees, who are the next generation of scientists and clinicians to participate in new studies and discoveries on Par-4.
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    Pages: X, 331 p. 121 illus., 93 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030805586
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80558-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-80558-6
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    Bone Tumors in Domestic Animals : Comparative Clinical Pathology (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Veterinary medicine. ; Agricultural genome mapping. ; Biomedical Research. ; Veterinary Science. ; Agricultural Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Outline Of Anatomy/Physiology Of Skeletal Tissues -- Chapter 2: Tumors Of The Musculoskeletal System -- Chapter 3: Tumor-Like Lesions Of The Musculoskeletal System -- Chapter 4: General Considerations About Bone Tumors -- Chapter 5: Appendix: Manual For Histological Preparation And Examination Of Tissues Containing Bone And Cartilage.
    Abstract: This book comparatively examines the etiopathogenetic, clinical-pathological, diagnostic and therapeutic strategies of the main bone tumors of domestic animals. The book also includes a description of the most significant aspects of macroscopic, microscopic, immunohistochemical, instrumental, diagnostic imaging and molecular biology aspects of spontaneous bone tumors in Veterinary Medicine, with also interspecies comparative aspects, including the human one. Last but not least, the book provides an overview of the new diagnostic and therapeutic frontiers related to the approach to animal bone tumors. The book serves as essential reading for professionals, researchers and students who work or want to tackle three paths in the field of comparative veterinary bone oncology.
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    Pages: XV, 193 p. 90 illus., 84 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030902100
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-90210-0
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    Transportome Malfunction in the Cancer Spectrum : Ion Transport in Tumor Biology (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Clinical biochemistry. ; Pharmacology. ; Human physiology. ; Internal medicine. ; Physiology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Medical Biochemistry. ; Pharmacology. ; Human Physiology. ; Internal Medicine. ; Physiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Effects of the Tumor Environment on Ion Channels: Implication for Breast Cancer Progression -- Ion Channel Profiling in Prostate Cancer: Toward Cell Population-Specific Screening -- Ion channels in Lung Cancer -- Contribution and Expression of Organic Cation Transporters and Aquaporin Water Channels in Renal Cancer -- Transportome Malfunctions and the Hallmarks of Pancreatic Cancer -- How Dysregulated Ion Channels and Transporters Take a Hand in Esophageal, Liver, and Colorectal Cancer -- Ion Channels in Glioma Malignancy -- Membrane Transporters and Channels in Melanoma -- Ion Channel Dysregulation in Head and Neck Cancers: Perspectives for Clinical Application.
    Abstract: Effects of the Tumor Environment on Ion Channels: Implication for Breast Cancer Progression Halima Ouadid-Ahidouch, Hamid Morjani, Julie Schnipper, Alban Girault, and Ahmed Ahidouch Ion Channel Profiling in Prostate Cancer: Toward Cell Population-Specific Screening Valerio Farfariello, Natalia Prevarskaya, and Dimitra Gkika Ion Channels in Lung Cancer Etmar Bulk, Luca Matteo Todesca, and Albrecht Schwab Contribution and Expression of Organic Cation Transporters and Aquaporin Water Channels in Renal Cancer Giuliano Ciarimboli, Gerit Theil, Joanna Bialek, and Bayram Edemir Transportome Malfunctions and the Hallmarks of Pancreatic Cancer Qi Ling and Holger Kalthoff How Dysregulated Ion Channels and Transporters Take a Hand in Esophageal, Liver, and Colorectal Cancer Christian Stock Ion Channels in Glioma Malignancy Luigi Catacuzzeno, Luigi Sforna, Vincenzo Esposito, Cristina Limatola, and Fabio Franciolini Membrane Transporters and Channels in Melanoma Ines Böhme, Roland Schönherr, Jürgen Eberle, and Anja Katrin Bosserhoff Ion Channel Dysregulation in Head and Neck Cancers: Perspectives for Clinical Application Nagore Del-Río-Ibisate, Rocío Granda-Díaz, Juan P. Rodrigo, Sofía T. Menéndez, and Juana M. García-Pedrero.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030909208
    Series Statement: Reviews of Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, 181
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-90920-8
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    Tumor Microenvironment: Cellular, Metabolic and Immunologic Interactions (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Medical microbiology. ; Internal medicine. ; Biomedical Research. ; Medical Microbiology. ; Internal Medicine.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Inflammatory components of the thyroid cancer microenvironment - an avenue for identification of novel biomarkers -- 2. Disruption of Cell-Cell Communication in Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer as an Immunotherapeutic Opportunity -- 3. Exosomes in the Healthy and Malignant Bone Marrow Microenvironment -- 4. Structural Biology of the Tumor Microenvironment -- 5. Metabolic interactions between tumor and stromal cells in the Tumor Microenvironment -- 6. Interacting Genetic Lesions of Melanoma in the Tumor Microenvironment: Defining a Viable Therapy -- 7. Non-coding RNAs in Papillary Thyroid Cancer: Interaction with cancer associated fibroblasts (CAFs) in the Tumor Microenvironment (TME) and regulators of differentiation and Lymph Node Metastasis.
    Abstract: Over the past decade, the tumor microenvironment has become one of the most important research areas in cancer biology, as cells within the tumor microenvironment, despite being outnumbered by healthy cells, are able to evade surveillance and immune-mediated destruction. While researchers have learned a great deal about the cellular and structural makeup of the tumor microenvironment, there has been a growing understanding of the metabolic interplay between the tumor microenvironment's various cellular constituents and how each of them contributes to overall tumor growth and metastases. This new volume will guide researchers, students, oncologists and academics through a rapidly developing and changing field with a thorough understanding of tumor microenvironment biology from a cellular, structural, metabolic, and immunological perspective.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030832827
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1350
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-83282-7
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    The Rosetta Stone of the Human Mind : Three Languages to Integrate Neurobiology and Psychology (2022)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Cognitive psychology. ; Neuropsychology. ; Psychiatry. ; Philosophy of mind. ; Neurology . ; Neuroscience. ; Cognitive Psychology. ; Neuropsychology. ; Psychiatry. ; Philosophy of Mind. ; Neurology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Learning the Languages -- Humanity’s Search for Mind and the Subject: A Brief Review of the Evolution of Neuropsychobiology -- An “Ideographic,” Suprapersonal Language of Rules and Universal Symbols: Alwyn Scott and Nonlinear Dynamics -- A “Demotic,” First-Person Language of the Individual and the Social System: Apuleius and the Myth of Psyche -- The Language of the Objective Observer: Gerald Edelman and Neurodarwinism: Antonio Damasio and the Feeling of Knowing -- Seeking the Understanding -- Consciousness -- The Unconscious -- The Database -- Affectivity -- The Neural/Mental Gap: Intuition, Self and Ego, a Trilingual Map -- Applying the Knowledge -- The Three Languages and Science: A New Scientific Paradigm? -- The Three Languages and Treatment -- The Psychotherapeutic Dialogue: Intersubjectivity -- The Role of a New Science for Psyche Upon Society and Culture.
    Abstract: The study of the brain-mind complex has been hampered by the dichotomy between objective biological neuroscience and subjective psychological science. The two antithetical avenues of research are partly responsible for the failure to unravel the transformation of neural events into mental images: how matter becomes imagination, and vice versa; is the brain’s consciousness equivalent to Ego consciousness? Is the ego the self? In its new and updated edition, “The Rosetta Stone of the Human Mind: Three Languages to Integrate Neurobiology and Psychology” illustrates how the simultaneous use of the languages of neurobiology, of mathematics, and of the humanities, enriches the understanding of the neural and mental realms and adds new dimensions to our perception of neuropsychological events. Dr. Sanguineti shows how the two seemingly dichotomous approaches are similar in what they describe, and he explores how the awareness and application of these perspectives are helpful in getting a deeper theoretical grasp on major mental events, giving us a better understanding of individual minds, and fostering a more integrated therapeutic intervention. The intended readers include neuroscientists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and anyone interested in the human mind. Describes a model integrating biological neuroscience principles, subjective psychological science, and nonlinear physics and mathematics Offers a wide-ranging, holistic exploration of the mind and its conscious and unconscious realms, using myth, art, philosophy, neurobiology and basic sciences Introduces the future new paradigm for emergent science, the Poem, to replace the outdated classical reductionistic paradigm of the Machine.
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    Edition: 2nd ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030864156
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-86415-6
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Tumors Classification. ; Surgery. ; Cytokines. ; Virology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Cancer Staging. ; Surgery. ; Cytokines and Growth Factors. ; Virology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Compliance with the Surgery Safety Checklist: An Update on the Status -- Surgical Safety Checklist: Polychromatic or Achromatic Design -- Surgical Strategy and Clinical Outcome in Patients with Bronchial Carcinoids -- Frozen Section or Intraoperative Cytology: Are We Ready for a Paradigm Shift in Thoracic Surgery? -- Clinical Outcome in Patients with Nosocomial COVID-19 Infection After Thoracic Surgery -- Cytological Diagnostic Procedures in Malignant Mesothelioma -- Combination of Biochemical and Cytological Findings for Better Diagnosis in Pleural Effusions -- Cytokines in Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Step Towards Earlier Detection and Targeted Therapy -- Primary Hyperparathyroidism Secondary to Ectopic Parathyroid Adenoma: A Case Report -- Perception of Well-Being and Quality of Life in Obese Patients After Bariatric Surgery -- Do Multiple Brain Lesions Always Connote Worse Outcomes? Appraisal Evidence from a Tertiary Care Center in Koshi/Purbanchal Province of Nepal -- Radioimaging and Demographic Profiles of Patients with Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Need for the Pragmatic Referral System -- Anticytokine Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis: An Observational Report.
    Abstract: The book is an update on contentious or unsettled issues concerning invasive diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in cancer and related disorders, focusing on the surgical approach. Topics include recommendations for the best practice in using the surgery safety checklist, surgical strategies in a variety of thoracic cancers, renal cell carcinoma, tumors of parathyroid glands, mesothelioma, and bariatric surgeries. The focus is on the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of aggressive cancerous entities, choosing the most beneficial modes for optimal outcomes and patient survival. Chapters also address radioimaging and therapy outcomes in different intracranial lesions leading to severe neurological disabilities. The areas of medical practice addressed are still veiled in uncertainty, yet-unresolved pathogenetic background, and have a substantial component of empirical rather than evidence-based clinical approach. Pursuing and sharing new ideas and innovations is essential for improving the management and outcome. The book endeavors to disseminate and deliberate on the latest medical knowledge, studies, and advancements in surgical and diagnostic dealing with cancer. The book is addressed to physicians and surgeons, and all allied health care professionals engaged in patient care and therapy.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VI, 119 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030988579
    Series Statement: Clinical and Experimental Biomedicine, 1374
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-98857-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-98857-9
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    Hot and Cold Theory: The Path Towards Personalized Medicine (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Human physiology. ; Pharmacology. ; Nutrition   . ; Biomedical Research. ; Human Physiology. ; Pharmacology. ; Nutrition.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Introduction: Hot and Cold Theory, the Path Towards Personalized Medicine -- Part I Definitions and Beliefs -- 2 Principle of Hot and Cold and Its Clinical Application in Traditional Chinese Medicine -- 3 Principle of Hot and Cold and Its Clinical Application in Persian Medicine -- 4 Principle of Hot (Ushna) and Cold (Sheeta) and Its Clinical Application in Ayurvedic Medicine -- 5 Principle of Hot and Cold and Its Clinical Application in Latin American and Caribbean Medicines -- Part II Scientific Evidence -- 6 Hot and Cold Theory: Evidence in Nutrition -- 7 Hot and Cold Theory: Evidence in Pharmacology -- 8 Hot and Cold Theory: Evidence in Physiology -- 9 Hot and Cold Theory: Evidence in Systems Biology -- Part III Perspective -- 10 Hot and Cold Theory: A Personalized Medicine Approach -- 11 Hot and Cold Theory: Future Perspective.
    Abstract: This book is about the theory of Hot and Cold, a mutual fundamental base of traditional medicines all around the world. The theory describes the dynamic balance state of the body on the axis of hot and cold for each individual and proposes the fact that deviation from this equilibrium is a predisposing factor for diseases. Such an approach helps practitioners to provide treatments tailored to the patient’s condition, not the disease. This book, for the first time, has gathered native descriptions of Hot and Cold theory in different traditional medicines, including traditional Chinese medicine, Persian (Humoral, Unani) medicine, Ayurvedic medicine and Latin American and Caribbean medicines. After defining the common ground, contemporary research - in nutrition, pharmacology, physiology and systems biology - has been explored using scientific methodology. This work is the result of an international collaboration of more than 30 scientists and scholars with high reputations in their fields. Hot and Cold theory, as a holistic individualized approach in prevention, diagnosis and treatment, can be merged into the novel fast-paced concepts in systems biology and precision medicine. Through this bridge, the authors propose that the Hot and Cold theory should be revisited more deeply by medical scientists, who are the main audience of this book, to pave the way towards integrated holistic personalized medicine.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXIII, 174 p. 16 illus., 14 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030809836
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1343
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80983-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-80983-6
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    A Dictionary of Hallucinations (2023)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Psychiatry. ; Neurology . ; Neuroscience. ; Psychiatry. ; Neurology.
    Description / Table of Contents: A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- X -- Y -- Z.
    Abstract: The Dictionary of Hallucinations, second edition, is an alphabetical listing of issues pertaining to hallucinations and other misperceptions. They can be roughly divided into four categories: 1. Definitions of individual hallucinatory symptoms 2. Medical conditions and substances associated with the mediation of hallucinations 3. Historical figures who are known to have experienced hallucinations 4. Miscellaneous issues Each of the definitions of individual hallucinatory symptoms includes: a definition of the term its etymological origin the year of introduction (if known) a reference to the author or authors who introduced the term (if known) a description of the current use a brief explanation of the etiology and pathophysiology of the symptom at hand (if known) references to related terms references to the literature The second edition of A Dictionary of Hallucinations serves as a reference manual for neuroscientists, psychiatrists, psychiatric residents, psychologists, neurologists, historians of psychiatry, general practitioners, and academics dealing professionally with concepts of hallucinations and other sensory deceptions. This new edition provides updated information and references, and includes newly discovered hallucinations, bringing together contributions by other authorities within the field, with all the entries edited by Prof. Blom.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXVI, 790 p. 604 illus., 364 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2023.
    ISBN: 9783031252488
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-25248-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-25248-8
    DDC: 612.8
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    Glutamate and Neuropsychiatric Disorders : Current and Emerging Treatments (2022)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neurology . ; Neuropsychology. ; Pharmacology. ; Neuropharmacology. ; Psychiatry. ; Neuroscience. ; Neurology. ; Neuropsychology. ; Pharmacology. ; Neuropharmacology. ; Psychiatry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Treatments Against Glutamatergic Excitotoxicity in Ischemic Stroke -- Definitions and Concepts of Stress -- Role of Glutamatergic Neurotransmission in the Pathophysiology of Stress-Related Disorders and Chronic Stress Response -- Current Glutamatergic Treatments and Future Directions for Glutamate-Based Management of Chronic Stress and Stress-Related Disorders -- The Role of the Glutamate System in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Glutamate-Based Treatments -- Glutamate in Migraine Neurobiology and Treatment -- Astrocyte Glutamate Transporter EAAT2 in Alzheimer Dementia -- The Glutamatergic System as a Target for the Development of New Pharmacological Treatments of Bipolar Disorder -- CNS Glutamate in Impulsive Aggression -- Glutamatergic Treatments for Parkinsons' Disease -- The Modulation of Glutamatergic Signaling as a Potential Therapeutic Strategy for Major Depression -- Glutamate-Based Treatment for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis/Motor Neuron Disease -- Modulation of Glutamate for Chronic Pain Management -- Pharmacological Role of Glutamate Transporters in Substance Use Disorders -- Glutamate in Multiple Sclerosis: From Pathophysiology to Treatments -- The Role of Glutamate Dysregulation in the Etiology of ADHD -- Glutamate, Glutamatergic Drugs and Schizophrenia -- Glutamate and Epilepsy: An Insight from Temporal Lobe Epilepsy -- Glutamate Function in Anxiety Disorders and OCD: Evidence from Clinical and Translational Studies -- Modulators of Glutamatergic Signaling as Potential Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders.
    Abstract: This volume provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in targeting glutamate signaling for the treatment of major psychiatric and neurological disorders. It draws on the latest findings in glutamate neurobiology and offers valuable insights into the application of translational principles in neuroscience drug discovery and development. In each chapter, glutamate as a neurotransmitter, its receptors and transporters, and their interplay with other neurotransmitters and neurotrophic factors, are discussed in the context of a specific, highly prevalent and disabling CNS disease. Most recent and detailed information is provided on Ischemic Stroke, Chronic Stress, Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Alzheimer’s Dementia, Schizophrenia, Impulsive Aggression, Substance Use Disorders (SUD), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Chronic Pain, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Migraine, Epilepsy and Anxiety disorders. Moreover, the book includes an extensive overview of glutamatergic treatments already available on the market, and those which are currently in pharmaceutical drug development pipelines. The primary beneficiaries will be neurology and psychiatry specialists and residents, neuroscientists, neuropharmacologists, pharmaceutical industry and clinical research organization professionals, academics, and clinicians working with psychiatric and neurological patients with comorbidities such as cardiologists, pulmonologists, and endocrinologists. This book will also appeal to psychiatry and neurology subspecialists and clinicians working in neuroscience labs seeking an easy-to-understand yet comprehensive overview of contemporary evidence-based clinical insights backed by basic science (preclinical) research evidence. Given its scope, the book is also a unique and indispensable resource for both preclinical and clinical neuroscientists, medical advisors, and clinical research specialists in the pharmaceutical industry. In addition, it will appeal to neuroscience and neuropsychopharmacology students and guide them through the complexities of glutamate involvement in the pathophysiology of the most common debilitating brain diseases with high unmet medical needs.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXXV, 600 p. 43 illus., 40 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030874803
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-87480-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-87480-3
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    From Malignant Transformation to Metastasis : Ion Transport in Tumor Biology (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Clinical biochemistry. ; Pharmacology. ; Human physiology. ; Physiology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Medical Biochemistry. ; Pharmacology. ; Human Physiology. ; Physiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: How Reciprocal Interactions Between the Tumor Microenvironment and Ion Transport Proteins Drive Cancer Progression -- Ion Channels, Transporters, and Sensors Interact with the Acidic Tumor Microenvironment to Modify Cancer Progression -- Role of pH Regulatory Proteins and Dysregulation of pH in Prostate Cancer -- Calcium-Permeable Channels in Tumor Vascularization: Peculiar Sensors of Microenvironmental Chemical and Physical Cues -- Circulating Tumor Cells: Does Ion Transport Contribute to Intravascular Survival, Adhesion, Extravasation, and Metastatic Organotropism?.
    Abstract: How Reciprocal Interactions Between the Tumor Microenvironment and Ion Transport Proteins Drive Cancer Progression Line O. Elingaard-Larsen, Michala G. Rolver, Ester E. Sørensen, and Stine F. Pedersen Ion Channels, Transporters, and Sensors Interact with the Acidic Tumor Microenvironment to Modify Cancer Progression Ebbe Boedtkjer Role of pH Regulatory Proteins and Dysregulation of pH in Prostate Cancer Larry Fliegel Calcium-Permeable Channels in Tumor Vascularization: Peculiar Sensors of Microenvironmental Chemical and Physical Cues Giorgia Scarpellino, Luca Munaron, Anna Rita Cantelmo, and Alessandra Fiorio Pla Circulating Tumor Cells: Does Ion Transport Contribute to Intravascular Survival, Adhesion, Extravasation, and Metastatic Organotropism? Christian Stock.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 175 p. 40 illus., 20 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030998004
    Series Statement: Reviews of Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, 182
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-99800-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-99800-4
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    Computational Modelling of the Brain : Modelling Approaches to Cells, Circuits and Networks (2022)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Neural circuitry. ; Bioinformatics. ; Computer science. ; Neuroscience. ; Neural Circuits. ; Computational and Systems Biology. ; Computer Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: PART I. Cellular Scale -- Chapter 1. Modelling Neurons in 3D at the Nanoscale -- Chapter 2. Modelling Dendrites and Spatially-Distributed Neuronal Membrane Properties -- Chapter 3. A User's Guide to Generalized Integrate-and-Fire Models -- Chapter 4. Neuron-glia Interactions and Brain Circuits -- Chapter 5. Short-term Synaptic Plasticity: Microscopic Modelling and (some) Computational Implications -- PART II. Molecular Scale -- Chapter 6. The Mean Field Approach for Populations of Spiking Neurons -- Chapter 7. Multidimensional Dynamical Systems with Noise -- Chapter 8. Computing Extracellular Electric Potentials from Neuronal Simulations -- Chapter 9. Bringing Anatomical Information into Neuronal Network Models -- PART III. Network Scale -- Chapter 10. Computational Concepts for Reconstructing and Simulating Brain Tissue -- Chapter 11. Reconstruction of the Hippocampus -- Chapter 12. Challenges for Place and Grid Cell Models -- Chapter 13. Whole-Brain Modelling: Past, Present, and Future.
    Abstract: This volume offers an up-to-date overview of essential concepts and modern approaches to computational modelling, including the use of experimental techniques related to or directly inspired by them. The book introduces, at increasing levels of complexity and with the non-specialist in mind, state-of-the-art topics ranging from single-cell and molecular descriptions to circuits and networks. Four major themes are covered, including subcellular modelling of ion channels and signalling pathways at the molecular level, single-cell modelling at different levels of spatial complexity, network modelling from local microcircuits to large-scale simulations of entire brain areas and practical examples. Each chapter presents a systematic overview of a specific topic and provides the reader with the fundamental tools needed to understand the computational modelling of neural dynamics. This book is aimed at experimenters and graduate students with little or no prior knowledge of modelling who are interested in learning about computational models from the single molecule to the inter-areal communication of brain structures. The book will appeal to computational neuroscientists, engineers, physicists and mathematicians interested in contributing to the field of neuroscience. Chapters 6, 10 and 11 are available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XII, 359 p. 115 illus., 94 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030894399
    Series Statement: Cellular Neuroscience, Neural Circuits and Systems Neuroscience, 1359
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-89439-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-89439-9
    DDC: 612.8
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    Cell Culture Engineering and Technology : In appreciation to Professor Mohamed Al-Rubeai (2021)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Cytology. ; Biology Technique. ; Regenerative medicine. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Biomedical Research. ; Cell Biology. ; Biological Techniques. ; Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: Biopharmaceuticals Produced from Cultivated Mammalian Cells -- Remote Control of Mammalian Therapeutic Designer Cells -- Next generation cell engineering using microRNAs -- An Omic’s data-driven approach towards engineering mammalian cell factories and bioprocesses for biopharmaceutical production -- Redesigning spent media from cell culture bioprocess to feed new bacterial fermentations -- Monoclonal antibody glycoengineering for biopharmaceutical quality assurance -- Next-generation cell engineering platform for improving recombinant protein production in mammalian cells -- Manufacturing human pluripotent stem cells and differentiated progenitors -- Biomanufacturing of Mesenchymal Stromal Cell for Therapeutic Applications -- Process Design for hMSC Products in Stirred Tank Bioreactors -- Bio-production of Adeno-associated virus for gene therapy -- Scale-up (and scale-down) of CHO cell culture, with a focus on how to adjust the various culture parameters/setpoints across different systems from lab-scale to manufacturing-scale -- Intensified and Continuous mAb Production with Single-Use Systems -- Mathematical modelling of cell culture processes -- Model-assisted design concepts for mammalian cell culture processes -- Bioprocess monitoring and control -- Industrial Monitoring of Cell Culture.
    Abstract: This contributed volume is dedicated towards the progress achieved within the last years in all areas of Cell Culture Engineering and Technology. It comprises contributions of active researchers in the field of cell culture development for the production of recombinant proteins, cell line development, cell therapy and gene therapy, with consideration of media development, process scale-up, reactor design, monitoring and control and model-assisted strategies for process design. The knowledge and expertise of the authors cover disciplines like cell biology, engineering, biotechnology and biomedical sciences. This book is conceived for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and researchers interested in the latest developments in Cell Engineering.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 550 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030798710
    Series Statement: Cell Engineering, 10
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-79871-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-79871-0
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