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  • 1
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    Biomass Utilization: Conversion Strategies (2022)
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
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    Keywords: Biochemistry. ; Renewable energy sources. ; Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Sustainability. ; Biochemistry. ; Renewable Energy. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Fractionation strategies -- Chapter 3. Biochemical conversion of cellulose -- Chapter 4. Biochemical conversion of hemicellulose -- Chapter 5. Biochemical conversion of lignin -- Chapter 6. Thermochemical conversion of cellulose and hemicellulose -- Chapter 7. Thermochemical conversion of lignin -- Chapter 8. Material application of lignin -- Chapter 9. TEA for evaluating biorefinery strategies.
    Abstract: This book focuses on the technologies developed for the conversion of all three biomass components, i.e. cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin, and their constituents, to fuels and high-value products. Both biochemical and thermochemical approaches are reviewed. Additionally, the developed technologies are described in detail and their potential applications as well as their commercial status are discussed. The early attempts to produce fuel ethanol from lignocellulosic biomass feedstock focused solely on the biological conversion of cellulose because the only organism that had been used successfully for commercial production of ethanol, i.e. Saccharomyces cerevisiae, could only ferment glucose, which was obtained from the hydrolysis of cellulose. Hemicellulose and lignin were considered as wastes in these processes and were normally removed in pretreatment processes to enhance enzymatic hydrolysis of the remaining cellulose. However, this approach was not economically feasible and as a result, the biorefinery concept was developed. In a biorefinery, in addition to ethanol, various higher-value products are produced from hemicellulose and lignin, which were previously not considered. Consequently, technologies were developed for the fractionation of biomass and conversion of hemicellulose and lignin to fuels and high-value products to improve the economic feasibility. Written and edited by a team of investigators with many years of experience in biomass processing research and development, this book is an informative resource for postgraduate students and researchers interested in biorefinery and biofuel technologies both in academia- and commercial laboratories.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: IX, 245 p. 43 illus., 19 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031058356
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05835-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-05835-6
    DDC: 572
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    Auxins, Cytokinins and Gibberellins Signaling in Plants (2022)
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Plant physiology. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Science. ; Plant Biochemistry. ; Plant Physiology. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: How the three organ-produced signals: auxin, cytokinin and gibberellin, induce and regulate wood formation and adaptation -- Role of plant growth regulators in the plant-environment interaction and epigenetic regulation of auxin -- The role of auxin and cytokinin signaling components in de novo shoot organogenesis -- Mechanism of crosstalk between cytokinin and gibberellin -- In vitro responses of some Mediterranean fruit crops to auxin, cytokinin and gibberellin treatments -- Integrative approach of the root architecture by interaction between auxin and nutrients -- Insights into Biosynthesis and Signaling of Cytokinins during Plant Growth, Development and Stress Tolerance -- Cytokinin signaling in plants under salt stress -- Auxin and Cytokinin Signaling in Plant Stress Response -- Gibberellins' cross talk and signal transduction in plant stress response -- Crosstalk between Salicylic acid and Auxins, Cytokinins and Gibberellins under biotic stress -- Understanding the crosstalk between chromatin remodeling mechanism and phytohormones signaling for maintenance of plant developmental plasticity: an insight -- Phytohormone-mediated regulation of sprouting in tuber and storage root crops -- Role of phytohormones in plant-microbial interaction -- Iron toxicity tolerance in rice: roles of auxins and gibberellins -- New auxin and cytokinin related compounds based on synthetic low molecular weight heterocycles.
    Abstract: Plant hormones have pivotal roles in the regulation of plant growth, development, and reproduction. Their signaling pathways are interconnected in a complex network, which provides plants with an enormous regulatory potential to rapidly adapt to their environment and to utilize their limited resources for growth and survival in a cost-efficient manner. Auxin is a hormone molecule whose activity levels are most important for its regulatory roles during plant cell, organ, and tissue development. Therefore, the precise regulation of auxin levels is an essential mechanism to fine-tune the activity of this powerful hormone during plant growth and development. Likewise, cytokinins exhibit a wide range of physiological functions, including regulation of shoot and root apical meristems, stimulation of branching, vascular development, chloroplast differentiation, stabilization of the structure and function of the photosynthetic machinery, delay of senescence, stomata opening, and elevation of the sink strength and nutritional signaling. Moreover, gibberellins also regulate many aspects of plant growth and development including seed germination, stem elongation, leaf expansion, and flower and fruit development. The broad implication of gibberellins in plant development is strictly associated with tight regulation of their metabolism by multiple environmental and endogenous factors, ranging from light and temperature to other hormones including feedback control. Understanding the significant roles of these phytohormones in plant biology, the current subject has attracted the attention of scientists from across the globe. This comprehensive volume “Auxins, Cytokinins and Gibberellins Signaling in Plants” highlights the various prospects involved in the current scenario. The book comprises the chapters from diverse areas dealing with biotechnology, molecular biology, proteomics, genomics, metabolomics, etc.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: IX, 377 p. 63 illus., 39 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031054273
    Series Statement: Signaling and Communication in Plants,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05427-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-05427-3
    DDC: 580
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    Garden Plants Taxonomy : Volume 1: Ferns, Gymnosperms, and Angiosperms (Monocots) (2022)
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
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    Keywords: Plant anatomy. ; Plant physiology. ; Landscape architecture. ; Plant diseases. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Anatomy and Morphology. ; Plant Physiology. ; Landscape Architecture. ; Plant Pathology. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Introduction -- 1. Nomenclature -- 2. Lycopods And Monilophytes -- 3. Gymnosperms -- 4. Angiosperms: Flowering Plants -- Index.
    Abstract: Horticulture has remained far behind in understanding of botanical principles. Recent phylogenetic (DNA-based) reorganization of higher plants has revolutionized taxonomic treatments of all biological entities, even when morphology does not completely agree with their organization. This book is an example of applying principals of botanical phylogenetic taxonomy to assemble genera, species, and cultivars of 200 vascular plant families of ferns, gymnosperms, and angiosperms that are cultivated for enhancement of human living space; homes, gardens, and parks. The emphases are on cultivated species but examples of some plants are often shown in the wild and in landscapes. In providing descriptions, it is assumed that students and other interested individuals have no background in general botany (plant characteristics), or nomenclature. Fundamental features of all plant groups discussed are fully illustrated by original watercolor drawings or photographs. Discussion of the families is grounded on recent botanical phylogenetic treatments, which is based on common ancestry (monophyly). Of course, phylogenetic taxonomy is not a new concept, and was originally based on morphological characteristics; it is the DNA-based phylogeny that has revolutionized modern biological classifications. In practical terms, this book represents the horticultural treatment that corresponds to phylogenetic-based botanical taxonomy, to which is added cultigens and cultivated genera and species. Hence, the harmony between horticultural and botanical taxonomy. This book covers phylogenetic-based taxonomy of Ferns, Gymnosperms, and Angiosperms (Monocots). A companion volume covers Angiosperms (Eudicots).
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXV, 700 p. 551 illus., 549 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031115615
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-11561-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-11561-5
    DDC: 571.32
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  • 4
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    LGBT Populations and Cancer in the Global Context (2022)
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
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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
    DDC: 610.72
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    Sleep and its Disorders : Translational Medicine (2022)
    Dordrecht :Springer Netherlands :
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    Keywords: Neurology . ; Internal medicine. ; Psychiatry. ; Neurology. ; Internal Medicine. ; Psychiatry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Evolving approaches to identifying genetic risk variants for sleep disorders -- Chapter 2. Neurobiology of sleep-wake control -- Chapter 3. Prostaglandins, adenosine and histaminergic system in the regulation of sleep and wakefulness -- Chapter 4.Sleep and Neuronal Plasticity -- Chapter 5. Epidemiology of Insufficient Sleep -- Chapter 6.Social Factors in Insufficient Sleep -- Chapter 7. Sleep Loss and the Unfolded Protein Response -- Chapter 8. Biological and genetic mechanisms of sleepiness in Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Disease -- Chapter 9.Diaphragm EMG recording and its application in sleep medicine -- Chapter 10. Chronic Intermittent Hypoxia in Patients with OSA -- Chapter 11.Neural injury in models of intermittent hypoxia -- Chapter 12. Narcolepsy and Orexin/hypocretin -- Chapter 13.Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders: Mechanisms and Treatment.
    Abstract: The aim of this book is to provide health care professionals with an overview of the main aspects of recent advances in sleep medicine, with an emphasis on advancing basic science into clinical medicine. It is divided into three main parts. The first part is to cover the basic sleep mechanisms which includes genetics in sleep, and neural and humoral regulation of sleep and wakefulness. The second part focuses on the epidemiology of sleep, and the final part consists of the pathophysiological mechanisms of snoring and sleep apnea and other common sleep disorders as well as the consequences. The content of this book is written by experts and sleep specialists from all over the world and this book aims to optimize the health of individuals by “translating” bench side findings into clinical practice.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VI, 282 p. 43 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789402421682
    Series Statement: Translational Medicine Research,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-024-2168-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-94-024-2168-2
    DDC: 616.8
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    Sustainable Agriculture Reviews 57 : Animal Biotechnology for Livestock Production 2 (2022)
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Nutrition   . ; Animal biotechnology. ; Agriculture. ; Nutrition. ; Animal Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- 1. Impact of sex steroids on the stress response and welfare in female farm ruminants (Aline Freitas-de-Melo and Rodolfo Ungerfeld) -- 2. Insights from proteomics in kidney disease diagnosis and various in vitro and in vivo experimental models (Vikram Patial, Garima Dadhich, and Rajiv Kumar) -- 3. Generation of gene edited pigs (S. Navarro-Serna, C. Piñeiro-Silva, R Romar, J. Parrington, and J Gadea) -- 4. Dietary anti-nutritional factors and their roles in livestock nutrition (Salma H. Abu Hafsa, Ayman A. Hassan, Mona M.MY. Elghandour, Alberto Barbabosa-Pliego, Miguel Mellado, and Abdelfattah Z.M. Salem) -- 5. Genetic engineering tools and techniques in livestock production (Ranjitha H.B., Madhu Ramesh, Subhasmita Behera, Dhanesh ValiyaValappil, Suresh H. Basagoudanavar, and Anjum Sherasiya) -- 6. Mineral Ions in Regulation of Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Ovarian Axis (Mustafa Hassan Jan, Harpreet Singh, and Shikha Kapil) -- 7. Molecular Insights of Compromised Female Reproduction in Ruminants under Metabolic and Nutritional Stress (S. Nandi, S. K Tripathi, PSP Gupta, and S. Mondal) -- Index.
    Abstract: This 2nd book provides fundamental concepts and recent applications of biotechnological methods, such as genetic selection, breeding methods and genetic engineering tools. Biotechnology has remarkably improved the productivity of livestock by increasing the reproduction efficiency and decreasing the generation time. The chapters detail the mechanisms of methods for animal reproduction and breeding methods. This book focus on the impact of minerals, steroids metabolic stress, nutritional stress and anti-nutritional factors on the livestock reproduction.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 255 p. 32 illus., 25 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031074967
    Series Statement: Sustainable Agriculture Reviews, 57
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-07496-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-07496-7
    DDC: 630
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    Genetic Methods and Tools for Managing Crop Pests (2022)
    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
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    Keywords: Plant diseases. ; Agriculture. ; Agricultural genome mapping. ; Agricultural biotechnology. ; Genetics. ; Plant Pathology. ; Agriculture. ; Agricultural Genetics. ; Agricultural Biotechnology. ; Genetics and Genomics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Newer Genetic Tools, Techniques, Vectors, Promoters and Molecular Markers for Genetic Engineering of Herbivorous Insects -- Chapter 2.Innovative Molecular Approaches for Pest Management -- Chapter 3. Modern Molecular Tools for Insect Diagnostics -- Chapter 4. Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and IOT in Pest Management -- Chapter 5. Genetic Tools for Integrated Management of Pests on Honey Bees in the Tropics -- Chapter 6. Genetics and Genomics of Bombyx mori L -- Chapter 7. Enhancing Genetic Efficiency of natural Enemies of Crop Pests -- Chapter 8. Application of Genetic Engineering Technologies to Manage Crop Pests and Diseases in Vietnam -- Chapter 9. Advances, Prospects and Limitations of Genetic Tools for Pest Management Strategies in Sri Lanka -- Chapter 10. Management of Pests Using Genetic Tools in Africa -- Chapter 11. Genetic Tools for the Management of Phytophagous Mites -- Chapter 12. Management of Potato Cyst Nematode (Globodera sp.) Using Biotechnological Approaches -- Chapter 13.Genetic and Molecular Approaches for Management of Potato Viral Diseases and their Vectors. Chapter 14. Genetic variation and Molecular ools for the Management of Brinjal Shoot and Fruit Borer Leucinodes orbonalis Guenée (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) -- Chapter 15. Management of Noctuid Pests using Genetic Tools -- Chapter 16. Genetics and Management of Pest Fruit Flies -- Chapter 17. Molecular Insights into Wing Polymorphism and Migration Patterns of Planthoppers -- Chapter 18. Genetic Engineering Technologies for Management of Crambid Pests -- Chapter 19.Intervention of Modern Genetic Tools for Managing Insect Pests of Fruit Crops -- Chapter 20.Advanced Molecular Diagnostic Tools for Longhorn Beetles -- Chapter 21.Molecular Characterization and Genetic Interventions in an Invasive Spiralling Whitefly Aleurodicus dispersus Russell -- Chapter 22.Recent Genetic Tools for the Management of Stored Product Pests -- Chapter 23.Genetic Tools for Insecticide Resistance Management -- Chapter 24.Genetic improvement of pigeon-pea(Cajanus cajan(L.) Millsp.) and Insect Resistance: strategies and achievements -- Chapter 25.Bruchid Resistance Studies in Blackgram Using Molecular Tools -- Chapter 26.Inducing Insect Resistance in Sesame by Innovative Genetic Manipulation using Mutagens -- Chapter 27.Advances in Insect Resistance Breeding Against Brown Planthopper and Gallmidge in Rice -- Chapter 28.Adoption of Molecular Tools for Combatting the Arthropod Pests.
    Abstract: This contributed volume aims at bringing together all the genetic engineering tools for managing various types of crop pests. The main focus of this book is to explore the application of these tools in pest management. Major pest groups covered in this book are insects, mites and nematodes. The first section covers all major genetic tools and molecular approaches. The second section deals with genetic tools for of beneficial containing three chapters involving honey bees, silkworms and natural enemies. Next section deals with genetic interactions against pests in diverse geographical regions with special focus on Africa, Vietnam and Sri Lanka. Sections four and five addresses diverse aspects as management of pests, genetic behavior, gene expression, plasticity, pathways and interactions and options for mitigation of pests. It serves as a useful resource for professionals in the fields of entomology, agronomy, horticulture, ecology, and environmental sciences, as well as to agricultural producers and plant biotechnologists. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXI, 669 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811902642
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-0264-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-0264-2
    DDC: 571.92
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    An Introduction to Bioanalysis of Biopharmaceuticals (2022)
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
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    Keywords: Biology. ; Pharmaceutical chemistry. ; Biochemistry. ; Pharmacology. ; Cytology. ; Biological Sciences. ; Pharmaceutics. ; Biological Chemistry. ; Pharmacology. ; Cell Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Bioanalytical Support in Drug Discovery and Development,- Monoclonal Antibodies -- Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCS) -- Bispecifics and Fusion Proteins -- Emerging Modalities-Part A- (Gene Therapy and Cell Therapy) -- Emerging Modalities Part B (Peptides, Oligonucleotide Based Therapy, Vaccines. .
    Abstract: The book provides a comprehensive review of the fundamental and practical aspects of bioanalytical support and the integral role it plays in the development of safe and efficacious biopharmaceutical drugs with speed and cost-effectiveness. The book focuses on a broad range of conventional and emerging biopharmaceutical modalities including monoclonal antibody-based therapeutics, gene therapy, cell therapy, peptides and oligonucleotides. The book starts with an introductory overview of bioanalysis showcasing the integral role it plays in understanding the drug disposition (pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics and immunogenicity) and the progression of bioanalytical strategy as the drug progresses through discovery and development stages of the program, taking into consideration the continually evolving regulatory landscape. The book further diversifies into individual biopharmaceutical modalities - monoclonal antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates, bispecifics, Fc-fusion proteins, gene therapies, cell therapies, peptides and oligonucleotides. The individual chapters focus on modality-specific bioanalytical assay strategies, critical reagents, assay formats, analytical platforms, associated bioanalytical challenges and mitigation strategies, industry best practices, and the latest understanding of regulatory guidance as applicable to the fast-growing biopharmaceutical landscape.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: IX, 160 p. 25 illus., 19 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030971939
    Series Statement: AAPS Advances in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Series, 57
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-97193-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-97193-9
    DDC: 570
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    Narrative Persuasion. A Cognitive Perspective on Language Evolution (2022)
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
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    Keywords: Evolution (Biology). ; Biology Philosophy. ; Linguistics. ; Cognitive science. ; Cognitive psychology. ; Evolutionary Biology. ; Philosophy of Biology. ; Linguistics. ; Cognitive Science. ; Cognitive Psychology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Narrative and persuasion -- Two models of communication -- Beyond the social brain -- The narrative brain -- Stories without language.
    Abstract: This book explores the evolutionary and cognitive foundations of human communication, focusing on narrative as its distinctive dimension. Within a framework of continuity with both the communication of our hominin predecessors and that of non-human animals, the book is about a twofold proposal. It includes the idea that (human and animal) communication has an intrinsically persuasive nature along with the hypothesis that humans developed narrative forms of communication in order to enhance their persuasive abilities. In this view, narrative persuasion becomes the feature that distinguishes human communication from animal communication. The study of the transition from animal communication to language addresses both the selective pressures that led communication for persuasive purposes to take a narrative form and the cognitive architectures and expressive systems that enabled our ancestors to cope with the selective pressures of persuasive/narrative-based communication. Language evolution is interdisciplinary, even from the specific perspective of evolutionary pragmatics chosen here. Therefore, this book is intended for researchers working in fields such as cognitive sciences, philosophy, evolutionary biology, cognitive psychology, and primatology. It also represents a valuable resource for advanced students in cognitive sciences, linguistics, and philosophy.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIII, 138 p. 3 illus., 2 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031092060
    Series Statement: Interdisciplinary Evolution Research, 7
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-09206-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-09206-0
    DDC: 576.8
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    Plant Molecular Farming : Applications and New Directions (2022)
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Plant biotechnology. ; Pharmaceutical chemistry. ; Agriculture. ; Proteins . ; Plant Science. ; Plant Biotechnology. ; Pharmaceutics. ; Agriculture. ; Protein Biochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter. 1. Molecular Farming in Plants: Introduction and Applications -- Chapter. 2. Tools and Techniques Used in Plant Molecular Farming -- Chapter. 3. Production of plant natural products in heterologous microbial species -- Chapter. 4. Sustainable Manufacturing of Vaccines, Antibodies, and other Pharmaceuticals -- Chapter. 5. Limitations, Biosafety, ethics, regulatory issues in molecular farming in plants -- Chapter. 6. Conclusion and Perspectives.
    Abstract: Molecular farming is a biotechnological approach that includes the genetic adjustment of agricultural products to create proteins and chemicals for profitable and pharmaceutical purposes. Plant molecular farming describes the manufacture of recombinant proteins and other biologically active product in plants. This approach depends on a genetic transformation of plants that can be accomplished by the methods of stable gene transfer, such as gene transfer to nuclei and chloroplasts, and unstable transfer methods like viral vectors. The requirement for recombinant proteins in terms of quality, quantity, and diversity is increasing exponentially This demand is traditionally met by recombinant protein construction technologies and the engineering of orthodox expression systems based on bacteria or mammalian cell cultures. However, majority of developing countries cannot afford the high costs of medicine derived from such existing methods. Hence, we need to produce not only the new drugs but also the cheaper versions of those already present in the market. Plant molecular farming is considered as a cost-effective technology that has grown and advanced tremendously over the past two decades. This book summarizes the advances and challenges of plant molecular farming for all those who are working on or have an interest in this rapidly emerging area of research.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: IX, 77 p. 10 illus., 9 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031127946
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Plant Science,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-12794-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-12794-6
    DDC: 580
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    Engineering Principles for Food Process and Product Realization (2022)
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
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    Keywords: Food science. ; Chemistry, Organic. ; Food Science. ; Organic Chemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Mass and Energy Balances -- Elements of fluid flow -- Elements of Heat transfer -- Elements of Mass transfer -- Reaction kinetics -- Phase and Reaction Equilibrium, and phase transitions -- Thermal processing of foods -- Environmental issues in food engineering -- An engineering view of the fate of food in the Gastrointestinal tract (GIT) -- A selection of engineering methodologies for food product realization -- Index.
    Abstract: As an introductory text book on food engineering principles, this text gives students a firm, quantitative foundation in all aspects of food process and product formulation, packaging, manufacturing processes; engineering aspects of the fate of food in the GI tract; engineering principles of the environmental impact of foods; and principles of process economics and project management. The contents are based on a new definition of Food Engineering which is fit-for-purpose for this day and age: Food Engineering is the work of designing, formulating and manipulating food products which have desired sensory, satiety, health and well-being responses; and developing - across various operational scales - designs for the lowest environmental impact processing, packaging and storage systems capable of realizing the products. Based on this definition, Engineering Principles for Food Process and Product Realization re-defines the core competencies of food engineering, covers the engineering principles needed for food process and product design, and examines the engineering principles relevant to the interactions between food on the one hand, and human health, security and environment on the other – which are the key drivers for the growth of food business. With security, human health and environmental legacy driving business, the engineering paradigm must shift from being farm and preservation focused to becoming consumer focused - which this book aims to achieve. All of these topics are covered at a level that is easy to read and absorb, but with challenging questions and problems which require knowledge integration across topics. This book is uniquely placed to serve as an effective launching pad for undertaking further studies on advanced topics and concepts relating to the design of food processes and products.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XI, 249 p. 90 illus., 12 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031075704
    Series Statement: Food Engineering Series,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-07570-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-07570-4
    DDC: 641.3
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    Disruptive Psychopharmacology (2022)
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
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    Keywords: Neuropharmacology. ; Psychiatry. ; Neurology . ; Neuropharmacology. ; Psychiatry. ; Neurology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Dosing psychedelics and MDMA -- Psychedelic Group Therapy -- Set and Setting: Aesthetic experiences and their contribution to psychedelic therapies -- Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy for Social Adaptability in Autistic Adults -- Foundations for Training Psychedelic Therapists -- Ayahuasca for the Treatment of Depression -- Psilocybin for the Treatment of Depression -- Ketamine for the Treatment of Depression -- The Potential of Psychedelics for End of Life and Palliative Care -- Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy for Addiction and Potential Mechanisms of Action -- Psilocybin for Tobacco Use Disorder -- Psychedelic Drugs as Anti-Inflammatory Agents -- Psilocybin for the Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder -- Psilocybin for the Treatment of Headache and Pain Disorders -- Psilocybin for the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Disorders -- Psilocybin for Trauma-Related Disorders.
    Abstract: Psychedelic therapies are gaining traction as potential treatments for a wide range of indications, but the structure and delivery of psychedelic therapies are a sharp departure from more traditional models of psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy for psychiatric and other medical disorders. This may be critical to their success. The current volume provides a comprehensive review of the state of the science of psychedelic therapies, including discussion of models and approaches to psychedelic therapies as well as the current status of safety and efficacy data for mood, substance use, trauma, obsessive-compulsive, neurodevelopmental, neurodegenerative disorders, neurological, and inflammatory disorders.
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    Pages: VIII, 332 p. 100 illus., 30 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031121845
    Series Statement: Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences, 56
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-12184-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-12184-5
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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. .
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    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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    Gamete Immunology (2022)
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    Keywords: Medical genetics. ; Reproductive health. ; Midwifery. ; Immunology. ; Medical Genetics. ; Reproductive Medicine. ; Midwifery. ; Immunology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Historical Background of Immune Infertility Associated with Anti-Sperm Antibody (ASA) in Women -- Chapter 2. Detection of Anti-Sperm Antibody (ASA) in Women -- Chapter 3. Causes of Immune Infertility in Women with Anti-Sperm Antibody (ASA) -- Chapter 4. Production of Anti-Sperm Antibody (ASA) in Women -- Chapter 5. Non-Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Treatments for Infertile Women with Anti-Sperm Antibody (ASA) -- Chapter 6. Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) as a Treatment for Infertile Women with Anti-Sperm Antibody (ASA) -- Chapter 7. Historical Background of Immune Infertility Associated with Anti-Sperm Antibody (ASA) in Men -- Chapter 8. Detection of Anti-Sperm Antibody (ASA) in Men -- Chapter 9. Causes of Immune Infertility in Men with Anti-Sperm Antibody (ASA) -- Chapter 10. Production of Anti-Sperm Antibody (ASA) in Men -- Chapter 11. Classical Treatments for Infertile Men with Anti-Sperm Antibody (ASA) -- Chapter 12. Assisted Reproductive technology (ART) as A Treatment for Infertile Men with ASA -- Chapter 13. Development of Immunocontraceptives in Famale -- Chapter 14. Development of Immunocontraceptives in Male -- Chapter 15. Wildlife Overpopulation Control -- Chapter 16. Structure of ZP -- Chapter 17. Function of ZP -- Chapter 18. Human ZP -- Chapter 19. ZP in Assisted Reproductive Technology -- Chapter 20. Infertility and Anti-ZP antibody (AZPA) -- Chapter 21. ZP-based Immunocontraceptive vaccine.
    Abstract: This book describes the biology, diagnosis, treatment and the latest research on anti-sperm antibody (ASA) and anti-zona pellucida antibody (AZPA) produced in some infertile patients. It summarizes ASA in both men and women, and presents new research to serve as a guideline for medical treatment, which currently varies considerably. It also discusses the recently identified target antigens of these antibodies, and the latest immunocontraceptive development projects. The book features chapters on AZPA explaining the biological structure and function of the zona pellucida, and describing the abnormality and the antibody. It also provides insights into their evolution, presenting the differences in taxonomy, mammalian physiological functions and the morphologically and immunologically unique human zona pellucida. Gamete Immunology is a valuable resource for researchers, and postdocs who are curious about new research on ASA and AZPA. It offers clinicians and embryologists who are interested in gamete immunology diverse perspectives as well as the basis for new ideas to treat the antibodies and develop contraceptive vaccinogens.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 279 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811696251
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9625-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-9625-1
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    Advances in Agricultural and Industrial Microbiology : Volume-2: Applications of Microbes for Sustainable Agriculture and in-silico Strategies (2022)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Agriculture. ; Industrial microbiology. ; Microbiology. ; Agriculture. ; Industrial Microbiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria for Sustainable Agriculture -- Chapter 2. Plant Microbes Interactions and Its Effect on Crop Productivity -- Chapter 3. Rhizobacterial biostimulants: efficacy in enhanced productivity and sustainable agriculture -- Chapter 4. The Role of Arbuscular Mycorrhiza in Sustainable Agriculture -- Chapter 5. Biocontrol Efficacy of Biomass and Secondary Metabolites of P. fluorescens Against Predominant Pest Affecting Agricultural Fields -- Chapter 6. Exopolysaccharide-producing Azotobacter for bioremediation of heavy metal-contaminated soil -- Chapter 7. Utilization of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi to boom the Efficiency and Product nature of Horticultural Crops -- Chapter 8. Microbial Remediation of Persistent Agrochemicals -- Chapter 9. Microbes Based Pesticides for Insect Pest Control and Their Management -- Chapter 10. In-silico Tools and Approach of CRISPR Application in Agriculture -- Chapter 11. Application of Bioinformatics in the Plant Pathology Research -- Chapter 12. New Age Genomic Measures for Uncovering Plant-Microbiome Interactions: Tools, Pipelines and Guidance Map for Genomic Data Mining -- Chapter 13. Bioinformatics: A Tool for Sustainable Agriculture -- Chapter 14. Recent Advances in Deep Learning CNN Models for Plant Disease Detection.
    Abstract: This book, the second volume of Advances in Agricultural and Industrial Microbiology is the compilation of modern technologies with scientific advancement in promoting plant growth by rhizobacterial biostimulants, endophytic microbes, and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. The volume also highlights the critical roles of soil microbes in the biocontrol of plant pathogens/diseases, bioremediation of toxic agrochemicals, and nitrogen fixation. Agricultural sustainability and environmental management strongly depend on microbial communities. Management of soil fertility is the key aspect that is facilitated by soil microbes and their interactions.The book also has a section focuses on the in-silico approaches and techniques involved in agriculture which enhances the readers’ understandings of plant-pathogen interactions, prediction of pathogenicity, improving variety through CRISPER, and its role in the agroindustry. Additionally, the interventions of ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies) have benefited agricultural stakeholders, i.e., farmers to policymakers, in predicting and combating them. The covered topics of the microbial domain and computational tools have high implications for the researchers, students, faculty, and scientists working on these areas.
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    Pages: IX, 263 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811696824
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9682-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-9682-4
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    Understanding PTMs in Neurodegenerative Diseases (2022)
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    Keywords: Post-translational modification. ; Bioinformatics. ; Molecular biology. ; Nervous system Diseases. ; Post-translational Modifications. ; Computational and Systems Biology. ; Molecular Biology. ; Neurological Disorders.
    Description / Table of Contents: Protein extraction and sample preparation methods for shotgun proteomics with central nervous system cells and brain tissue -- Phosphopeptide enrichment techniques: a pivotal step for phosphoproteomic studies -- Post-Translational Modifications during Brain Development -- Aberrant protein glycosylation in brain cancers, with emphasis on glioblastoma -- Post-Translational Modification in Muscular Dystrophies -- Post-translational Modifications in Parkinson’s Disease -- Histone Modifications in Neurological Disorders -- Mitochondrial dysregulation and the influence in neurodegenerative diseases -- PTMs: A missing piece for schizophrenia studies -- Post-Translational Modifications in Brain Diseases: A Future for Biomarkers -- Index.
    Abstract: This new volume, a part of the Proteomics, Metabolomics, Interactomics and Systems Biology series, will explain how proteomic studies of post-translational modifications (PTMs) can be applied to neurodegenerative diseases and relevant studies. The goal of the book is to increase awareness among researchers about how PTMs may be helpful in understanding mechanisms in various neurodegenerative diseases through proteomic studies. This book will serve as a tool for those who want to begin work in the proteomics field and explore how to implement PTMs studies into their work. Chapter authors will describe different PTMs enrichment methods developed by experts in the field so that researchers may learn to apply these methods and techniques to new studies. Divided into three sections, chapters will cover sample preparation, data quality, enrichment techniques, guidelines on how to analyze PTMs, and explain the role of PTMs and different brain diseases. Among those topics includes will be brain cancer, SLA disease, Parkinsons disease, muscular dystrophies, and schizophrenia. This volume will be useful for researchers and students studying brain and neurodegenerative diseases who are interested in delving into work with proteomic studies and PTMs. .
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    Pages: VIII, 146 p. 13 illus., 11 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031054600
    Series Statement: Proteomics, Metabolomics, Interactomics and Systems Biology, 1382
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05460-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-05460-0
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    Freshwater Invertebrates in Central Europe : A Field Guide (2022)
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    Keywords: Invertebrates. ; Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Invertebrate Zoology. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Identification Key: Freshwater Invertebrates -- Sponges: Porifera -- Cnidarians: Cnidaria -- Flatworms: Platyhelminthes -- Hairybacks: Gastrotricha; Water Bears: Tardigrada -- Rotifers: Rotifera -- Horsehair Worms: Nematomorpha; Roundworms: Nematoda -- Snails, Limpets and Mussels: Mollusca -- Segmented Worms: Annelida -- Aquatic Spiders and Mites: Chelicerata -- Crustaceans: Crustacea -- Springtails: Collembola -- Mayflies: Ephemeroptera -- Dragonflies and Damselflies: Odonata -- Stoneflies: Plecoptera -- Water Bugs: Heteroptera -- Beetles: Coleoptera -- Sialidae, Osmylidae, Sisyridae -- Caddisflies: Trichoptera -- Moths: Lepidoptera -- True Flies: Diptera -- Moss Animals: Bryozoa.
    Abstract: This up-to-date guidebook on freshwater invertebrates of the central European region is a richly illustrated work, providing an excellent source of systematic information on freshwater macroinvertebrates. Numerous colour photos and additional vector graphic figures allow readers to identify specific species at a higher taxonomic level (family). The book is supplemented by video sequences. Freshwater Invertebrates in Central Europe – A Field Guide is a must-have for all those interested in the freshwater animals of central Europe such as animal scientists and ecologists, as well as students attending classes on freshwater invertebrate.
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    Pages: X, 527 p. 525 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 2nd ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030953232
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-95323-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-95323-2
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    Lymphocyte Immunization Therapy (LIT) in Reproductive Failures : New Horizons (2022)
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    Keywords: Immunology. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Gynecology . ; Human physiology. ; Immunology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Gynecology. ; Human Physiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Recurrent Implantation Failure -- Chapter 3: Immune System -- Chapter 4: Immunology of Pregnancy (Reproductive Immunology) -- Chapter 5: Diagnosis of Alloimmune factor -- Part II -- Chapter 6: Introduction -- Chapter 7: History of LIT -- Chapter 8: Mechanism of Action of LIT -- Chapter 9: Procedure of LIT -- Chapter 10: Safety of LIT -- Chapter 11: Controversies about LIT – REMIS Study -- Chapter 12: Cochrane Reviews & LIT -- Chapter 13: Recent Meta-analyses & LIT -- Chapter 14: Review of International studies of LIT -- Chapter 15: Case Studies -- Chapter 16: Future of LIT.
    Abstract: Recurrent Miscarriages (RM) & Implantation Failure (IF) have remained an enigma to clinicians and researchers. Even after ruling out all possible causative factors, 50-60% cases still remain “Unexplained’. A majority of these so called “Unexplained” cases are now found to have immunological basis. This book is going into the Immunological aspects of these clinical dilemmas, demystifying the role of Immunology and Immunotherapy in RM and IF. The authors have been working in the field of Reproductive Immunology and Immunotherapy for the last 25 years and they have come out with this book combining the international studies with their own experience. The purpose of writing this book is to provide a comprehensive treatise about Immunotherapy, so that it can become an acceptable modality of treatment in cases where it is needed and is effective. The book discusses the basics in Reproductive Immunology. The immunological changes occurring during pregnancy, the role of Cell mediated Immunity (T cells), Humoral Immunity including cytokines is explained. The normal immunological mechanisms protecting the embryo are highlighted and how these mechanisms are disturbed leading to RM and IF, is also explained. The first and the most discussed method of Immunotherapy is Lymphocyte Immunization Therapy (LIT). The book has given a complete overview of LIT, describing how it created euphoria when it was first introduced, how it gradually went into disrepute and how it is now making a comeback. As the authors have personal experience of LIT, the book gives a detailed and complete information about this active form of immunotherapy. The book has a special section on case studies where the authors have given some clinical case reports (including some of their own), who were treated for immunological factor in RM/IF and were treated with Immunotherapy. These cases can be a useful guide to the readers. The book will be useful not only for undergraduate and postgraduate students but also for clinicians in their practice and for researchers for review of developments in the field.
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    Pages: XVIII, 147 p. 33 illus., 30 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811929601
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2960-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-2960-1
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    Speciesism in Biology and Culture : How Human Exceptionalism is Pushing Planetary Boundaries (2022)
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    Keywords: Evolution (Biology). ; Environment. ; History. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Ethics. ; Environmental sciences Social aspects. ; Evolutionary Biology. ; Environmental Sciences. ; History. ; Conservation Biology. ; Moral Philosophy and Applied Ethics. ; Environmental Social Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I. Biology and Culture -- Chapter 1. Speciesism in Biology and Culture: How Human Exceptionalism is Pushing Planetary Boundaries -- Chapter 2. Race and Human Genomic Variation -- Chapter 3. Science Without Species: Doing Science With Tree-Thinking -- Part II. Culture and History -- Chapter 4. The Colonization of Islands as Microcosms for Human Impacts on an Interplanetary Scale -- Chapter 5. Species, God, and Dominion -- Chapter 6. Symbols and How We Came to be Human -- Part III. Conservation and Law -- Chapter 7. Law and Nature: Human, Nonhuman, and Ecosystem Rights -- Chapter 8. A Phylogenetic Approach to Conservation: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning for a Changing Globe -- Part IV. Sustainability and the Future -- Chapter 9. Energy and Society: Toward a Sustainable Future.
    Abstract: This open access book explores a wide-ranging discussion about the sociopolitical, cultural, and scientific ramifications of speciesism and world views that derive from it. In this light, it integrates subjects across the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. The 21st-century western world is anthropocentric to an extreme; we adopt unreasonably self-centered and self-serving ideas and lifestyles. Americans consume more energy resources per person than most other nations on Earth and have little concept of how human ecology and population biology interface with global sustainability. We draw upon religion, popular culture, politics, and technology to justify our views and actions, yet remain self-centered because our considerations rarely extend beyond our immediate interests. Stepping upward on the hierarchy from “racism,” “speciesism” likewise refers to the view that unique natural kinds (species) exist and are an important structural element of biodiversity. This ideology manifests in the cultural idea that humans are distinct from and intrinsically superior to other forms of life. It further carries a plurality of implications for how we perceive ourselves in relation to nature, how we view Judeo-Christian religions and their tenets, how we respond to scientific data about social problems such as climate change, and how willing we are to change our actions in the face of evidence. .
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    Pages: XVI, 203 p. 28 illus., 20 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030990312
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-99031-2
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    Biodiversity in India: Status, Issues and Challenges (2022)
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    Keywords: Ecology . ; Conservation biology. ; Biotic communities. ; Population biology. ; Plant ecology. ; Animal culture. ; Ecology. ; Conservation Biology. ; Community and Population Ecology. ; Plant Ecology. ; Animal Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Section 1 -- Chapter 1. Introduction -- Section 2. Plant Diversity -- Chapter 2. Status, issues and challenges of biodiversity:Lower plants (Non-vascular) -- Chapter 3. Status, issues and Challenges of Biodiversity:Higher Plants -- Chapter 4. Status, issues and challenges of biodiversity: Trees and Shrubs -- Chapter 5. Underutilized Plant Strength of India -- Section 3. Faunal Diversity -- Chapter 6. Status, Issues and Challenges of Biodiversity: Invertebrate -- Chapter 7. Diversity, Distribution and Endemicity of Herpetofauna in Different Biogeographic Zones and Biodiversity Hotpots of India -- Chapter 8. Status, Issues, and Challenges of Biodiversity: Wild Animals -- Chapter 9. Indian Avian Diversity:Status, Challenges and Solutions -- Chapter 10. Status, Issues and Challenges of Indian Livestock Biodiversity -- Section 4. Ecosystem Diversity -- Chapter 11. Agricultural Crop Diversity: Status, Challenges and Solutions -- Chapter 12. Biodiversity of Agriculturally Important Insects: Status, Issues and Challenges -- Chapter 13. Biodiversity Issues and Challenges:Non-Agriculture Insects -- Chapter 14. Status, issues and challenges of biodiversity: Forest Insects -- Chapter 15. Status, Issues and Challenges of Biodiversity: Marine Biota -- Chapter 16. Diatoms the living jewels their biodiversity, phycosphere and associated phenotypic plasticity: a lesson to learn from current pandemic of corona virus -- Chapter 17. Plant Diversity at Ecosystems level in India: Dynamics and Status -- Chapter 18. Faunal Diversity at Ecosystems level in India: Dynamics and Status -- Section 5. Challenges and reasons of Biodiversity loss -- Chapter 19. Challenges on Account of Invasive Alien Terrestrial Plants -- Chapter 20. Alien Invasive Aquatic Fauna:Challenges and Mitigation -- Chapter 21. Reasons of Biodiversity Loss in India -- Section 6. Efforts Conservation -- Chapter 22. Conservation of National Biodiversity: Efforts of the Indian Government -- Chapter 23. Legal Framework for Conservation of Biodiversity in India -- Chapter 24. Index.
    Abstract: This contributed book is based on the current status of biodiversity in India, issues and challenges faced by the authorities involved in conservation efforts, and the imperative role of various direct and indirect stakeholders in biodiversity conservation. The book discusses the current status of different forms of biodiversity in India, challenges faced by stakeholders, issues and reasons for biodiversity losses, and efforts by government through various laws, policies, and programs in a concise and comprehensive manner throughout its many chapters. In this way, readers can access diverse information on Indian biodiversity through this book. It is compiled by leading experts in the field of conservation. In 18 chapters, it covers biodiversity of both fauna and flora, on land and in aquatic ecosystems, legal and policy aspects, as well as innovative conservation tool and techniques. It is useful for undergraduates and graduate students and also educates policy planners, bureaucrats, foresters, and researchers in India and abroad.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811697777
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9777-7
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    Cardiovascular Signaling in Health and Disease (2022)
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    Keywords: Biophysics. ; Cell interaction. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Cardiovascular system. ; Physiology. ; Cardiography. ; Molecular biology. ; Clinical biochemistry. ; Mechanobiological Cell Signaling. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering. ; Cardiovascular Physiology. ; Cardiography. ; Molecular Biology. ; Medical Biochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1: Cardiac Signaling -- Chapter 1: Calcium-Dependent Signaling in Cardiac Myocytes -- Chapter 2: Organization of Ca2+ Signaling Microdomains in Cardiac Myocytes -- Chapter 3: Stress Kinase Signaling in Cardiac Myocytes -- Chapter 4: Cardiotoxicity and cardiac cell signaling -- Chapter 5: Protein Phosphatase Signaling in Cardiac Myocytes -- Chapter 6: Metabolic Regulation of Mitochondrial Dynamics and Cardiac Function -- Chapter 7: NADPH Oxidase System Mediates Cholesterol Secoaldehyde-Induced Oxidative Stress and Cytotoxicity in H9c2 Cardiomyocytes -- Chapter 8: Lipid Mediators in Cardiovascular Physiology and Disease -- Chapter 9: Cardiac Inflammasome and Arrhythmia -- Chapter 10: Myocardial Fibrosis: Cell Signaling and In Vitro Modeling -- Chapter 11: Neural regulation of cardiac rhythm -- Part 2: Vascular Signaling -- Chapter 12: Mechanisms of lipoproteins and reverse cholesterol transport in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease -- Chapter 13: Atherosclerotic plaque regression: Future perspective -- Chapter 14: Role of Bioactive Lipid, Phosphatidic Acid in Hypercholesterolemia Drug-induced Myotoxicity – Statin-induced Phospholipase D (PLD) Lipid Signaling in Skeletal Muscle Cells -- Chapter 15: Cell-Cell Communication in the Vascular Endothelium -- Chapter 16: Lysophosphatidic acid regulates endothelial barrier integrity -- Chapter 17: Regulation of Vascular Endothelial Barrier Integrity and Function by Lipid-Derived Mediators -- Chapter 18: Hyperglycemic Oxoaldehyde (Glyoxal)-induced Vascular Endothelial Cell Damage through Oxidative Stress is protected by Thiol Iron Chelator, Dimercaptosuccinic Acid – Role of Iron in Diabetic Vascular Endothelial Dysfunction.
    Abstract: This contributed volume focuses on cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), and explores the ways in which signaling mechanisms at the biochemical, molecular, and cellular levels in the blood vessels (vascular) and heart contribute to the underlying causes of development and progression of the CVDs. This volume covers unique topics such as oxidant signaling in vascular and heart diseases and health, cytoskeletal signaling in vascular health and disease, phospholipase signaling in CVDs, lipid signaling in vascular and myocardial health and diseases, and drug discovery in cellular signaling for cardiovascular diseases. This book assembles the most important discoveries made by leaders on the cellular signaling mechanisms operating behind the development and progression of life-threatening CVDs. It is an extremely useful resource for the investigators in the field of CVDs, and opens the discussion for further discovery of efficient management and effective treatment of the CVDs.
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    Pages: XVIII, 527 p. 83 illus., 59 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031083099
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-08309-9
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    Textbook of Parasitic Zoonoses (2022)
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    Keywords: Parasitology. ; Internal medicine. ; Microbiology. ; Parasitology. ; Internal Medicine. ; Microbiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Parasite taxonomy, Classification of Zoonoses -- Chapter 2. Host Parasite Relationship and Spectrum of Clinical Manifestations -- Chapter 3. Parasitic Immunology -- Chapter 4. Parasite Genomics -- Chapter 5. Parasite Proteomics -- Chapter 6. Epidemiology of Parasitic Zoonoses -- Chapter 7. Diagnosis of Parasitic Zoonoses -- Chapter 8. Treatment and Management of Parasitic Zoonoses -- Chapter 9. Drug Resistance in Parasites -- Chapter 10. Zoonotic potential of Bioterrorism -- Chapter 11. Prevention, Surveillance, and Control of Parasitic Zoonoses -- Chapter 12. Toxoplasmosis -- Chapter 13. Giardiasis -- Chapter 14. Leishmaniasis -- Chapter 15. Trypanosomiasis -- Chapter 16. Malaria -- Chapter 17. Babesiosis -- Chapter 18. Cryptosporidiosis -- Chapter 19. Sarcocystosis. -- Chapter 20. Balantidiasis -- Chapter 21. Schistosomiasis -- Chapter 22. Fascioliasis -- Chapter 23. Fasciolopsiasis -- Chapter 24. Paragonomiasis -- Chapter 25. Echinostomiasis -- Chapter 26. Ophistorchiasis -- Chapter 27. Clonerchiasis -- Chapter 28. Heterophyes, Metagonimus, Dirocelium, Trogolotrema, and Watsonia infections -- Chapter 29. Diphyllobothriasis -- Chapter 30. Taeniasis -- Chapter 31. Echinococciasis -- Chapter 32. Sparganosis -- Chapter 33. Dipyllidiosis -- Chapter 34. Hymenolepsiasis -- Chapter 35. Coenurosis -- Chapter 36. Bertiella, Inermicapsifer, and Raillietinal infections -- Chapter 37. Trichinellosis -- Chapter 38. Dracunculiasis -- Chapter 39. Capillariasis -- Chapter 40. Strongyloidosis -- Chapter 41. Ancylostomiasis -- Chapter 42. Ascariasis -- Chapter 43. Dioctophymasis -- Chapter 44. Angiostrongylus and Trichostrongylus infections -- Chapter 45. Toxocariasis -- Chapter 46. Anisakiasis -- Chapter 47. Gnathostomiasis -- Chapter 48. Dirofilariasis -- Chapter 49. Thelaziasis -- Chapter 50. Gongylonemiasis -- Chapter 51. Termidens infections -- Chapter 52. Larva Migrans -- Chapter 53. Oesophagostomum and Mammomonogamus infections -- Chapter 54. Pentastomiasis -- Chapter 55. Scabies -- Chapter 56. Myiasis -- Chapter 57. Tungiasis -- Chapter 58. Ticks, Mites, Fleas -- Chapter 59. Allergenic MitesInfestations caused by Ectoparasites.
    Abstract: This textbook, which is the first volume in the series Microbial Zoonoses, provides a comprehensive overview of the diagnosis, treatment and control of zoonotic parasitic diseases. The book is divided into two sections; the first section discusses the classification of parasitic zoonoses and includes general information on the diagnosis, treatment, epidemiology, prevention, and control of parasitic zoonoses. It also describes the biological features of these organisms, host-parasite interactions, and the disease spectrum, as well as the importance of public health control measures, such as surveillance, and prophylactic measures in controlling these diseases. The second section explores the important zoonotic diseases caused by ectoparasites, protozoan and helminths parasites. It also reviews the life cycle, pathogenesis, pathology, immunology and clinical manifestations, modern diagnostic methods, treatment regimen, prevention, control, and epidemiology of these parasites. Cutting across the disciplines, this book serves as a guide to postgraduate students, faculty members, public health experts, and medical administrators who are interested in the management of these parasitic zoonotic infections.
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    Pages: XXVII, 655 p. 239 illus., 219 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811672040
    Series Statement: Microbial Zoonoses,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7204-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-7204-0
    DDC: 571.999
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    Bioimage Data Analysis Workflows ‒ Advanced Components and Methods (2022)
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    Keywords: Cytology. ; Bioinformatics. ; Imaging systems in biology. ; Cell Biology. ; Computational and Systems Biology. ; Biological Imaging.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Batch Processing Methods in ImageJ -- Python: Data Handling, Analysis and Plotting -- Building a Bioimage Analysis Workflow Using Deep Learning -- GPU-Accelerating ImageJ Macro Image Processing Workflows Using CLIJ -- How to Do the Deconstruction of Bioimage Analysis Workflows: A Case Study with SurfCut -- i.2.i. with the (Fruit) Fly: Quantifying Position Effect Variegation in Drosophila Melanogaster -- A MATLAB Pipeline for Spatiotemporal Quantification of Monolayer Cell Migration.
    Abstract: This open access textbook aims at providing detailed explanations on how to design and construct image analysis workflows to successfully conduct bioimage analysis. Addressing the main challenges in image data analysis, where acquisition by powerful imaging devices results in very large amounts of collected image data, the book discusses techniques relying on batch and GPU programming, as well as on powerful deep learning-based algorithms. In addition, downstream data processing techniques are introduced, such as Python libraries for data organization, plotting, and visualizations. Finally, by studying the way individual unique ideas are implemented in the workflows, readers are carefully guided through how the parameters driving biological systems are revealed by analyzing image data. These studies include segmentation of plant tissue epidermis, analysis of the spatial pattern of the eye development in fruit flies, and the analysis of collective cell migration dynamics. The presented content extends the Bioimage Data Analysis Workflows textbook (Miura, Sladoje, 2020), published in this same series, with new contributions and advanced material, while preserving the well-appreciated pedagogical approach adopted and promoted during the training schools for bioimage analysis organized within NEUBIAS – the Network of European Bioimage Analysts. This textbook is intended for advanced students in various fields of the life sciences and biomedicine, as well as staff scientists and faculty members who conduct regular quantitative analyses of microscopy images.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 212 p. 265 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030763947
    Series Statement: Learning Materials in Biosciences,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-76394-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-76394-7
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    Nonthermal Processing in Agri-Food-Bio Sciences : Sustainability and Future Goals (2022)
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
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    Keywords: Food science. ; Food Analysis. ; Chemistry. ; Sustainability. ; Food Engineering. ; Food Science. ; Food Chemistry. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I: Introduction -- 1.Sustainability in food science and food industry: where are we now? – Viewpoints of the EFFoST Working Group on Sustainable Food Systems -- 2. Innovative processing: from raw material (culture), harvesting, post harvesting, processing, and applications -- Part II: Mechanism of action of nonthermal processing technologies (NTP) -- 3. Fundamental mechanisms of action -- 4. Electro-technologies: pulsed electric fields, cold plasma, radio-frequency and oscillating magnetic fields, electrohydrodynamic processing, electron beam processing and ionizing radiation -- 5. Pressure-based technologies: high pressure processing; supercritical and subcritical fluid processing -- 6. Mechanical technologies: ultrasound, and hydrodynamic cavitation -- 7. Non-electro-technologies: gamma rays, UV light, pulsed light, ozonation, photodynamic and membrane processing -- 8. Non-electro-technologies: gamma rays, UV light, ozone, photodynamic and membrane processing -- Part 3: Implementation of novel nonthermal technologies in agri-food-bio sciences -- 9. Nonthermal Processing Technologies: Synergies and new applications in food engineering -- 10. Implementation of novel nonthermal plasma air cleaner in a plant factory -- 11. LED-based photosensitization – a prospect for visible light-driven nonthermal fresh produce sanitation -- 12. Electrospinning Technology: Its Process Conditions and Food Packaging Applications -- 13. Application of encapsulation technology in the agri-food sector -- Part 4. Nonthermal processing legislation -- 14. Overview of legislation across the globe, diagnostics and standards which provide a legal and regulatory framework in which NTP is used worldwide -- 15. Current technology readiness levels (TRL) of nonthermal technologies and research gaps for improved process control and integration into existing production lines -- 16. Industry implementation (scale-up): Clients’ experience towards understanding of how regulations are affecting novel product development -- 17. Supercritical fluids as a tool for sustainable manufacturing of added value products -- Part 5 Mechanisms of validation of nonthermal processes in biomaterials and agri-food applications -- 18. Current validation of NTP technologies and overview of their current and potential implementation in the production chain including agri-food wastes -- Part 6. Sustainable perspective of nonthermal technologies -- 19. New product development from marine sources and side streams valorization using nonthermal processing technologies -- 20. Efficient production of functional and bioactive compounds and foods for use in food, pharma, cosmetic and other industries -- 21. Decontamination of fruit juices by combination of high intensity pulsed light and other nonthermal technologies -- 22. Food-On-A-Chip: Relevance of Microfluidics in food processing -- Part 7. Food waste management and sustainable parameters analysis -- 21. Analysis and comparison of environmental impacts of nonthermal food technologies -- 22. Emerging non-thermal processing of food waste and by-products for sustainable food systems - selected cases -- 23. Strategies for commercializing scientific results and combining separate processes into complex technologies -- 24 Sustainable processing through efficient use of energy and minimizing waste production -- 25. Food Safety and Security (HACCP and HAZOP) for Consumers and Workers (Nonthermal Technologies and their use) -- Part 8. Success stories of industrial implementation of nonthermal technologies -- 26.: Innovative success stories on commercial non-thermal technologies - interviews of major food industries working in this area. .
    Abstract: This book addresses important questions on the legislation, regulations, sustainability, technology transfer, safety of biomaterials and mechanism of action of nonthermal processing on the molecular level of biomaterials and its impact on health. The chapters take an interdisciplinary approach that is of interest to specialists from engineering, physics, chemistry, agriculture, life sciences and beyond, with a focus on further development of existing and new applications of nonthermal processing and their combination with other methods in the processing of biomaterials, agriculture, biotechnology and the re-use of waste and by-products. Nonthermal Processing in Agri-Food-Bio Sciences: Sustainability and Future Goals aims to boost further developments and applications of nonthermal technologies to develop healthier products, to ensure consumer approval for these innovative technologies and to improve the sustainability of biomaterials production. The industrial application of nonthermal processing has led to an increase in innovative value products and the overall improvement of production capacity. Nonthermal processes use less energy and chemicals, reduce processing times, have less environmental impact, produce less waste and have the potential for industrial scale-up and a return-on-investment in under 5 years. According to The United Nations and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, 17 goals should be incorporated within development projects, and researchers are starting to use novel techniques to meet them. In covering the fundamental engineering theories underlying nonthermal processing, this book will aid in this mission. The book overviews the advantages and disadvantages of novel technologies, over to sustainability goals to correct steps for the scale-up and return on investment. The book includes the chemistry and physics of nonthermal processing technologies, dedicated to specialists and researchers from a wide range of subject areas. Interdisciplinary scientists and engineers, sustainability experts can use this text to aid in their work in green technologies.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VIII, 791 p. 124 illus., 74 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030924157
    Series Statement: Food Engineering Series,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-92415-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-92415-7
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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. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    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
    DDC: 612.8
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    Phylogenetic Trees and Molecular Evolution : A Hands-on Introduction with Uncertainty Quantification Corrected (2022)
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
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    Keywords: Phylogeny. ; Biology Technique. ; Gene expression. ; Bioinformatics. ; Phylogenetics. ; Gene Expression Analysis. ; Bioinformatics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction to phylogenetic trees -- A divergence time story: the rise and fall of the molecular clock -- Estimating phylogenetic trees -- Estimating divergence times -- Estimating common ancestors -- Testing theories of molecular evolution -- Recommendations for further reading -- Appendix A: Intermittent point processes -- Appendix B: Poisson processes with Lévy-stable substitution rates.
    Abstract: This book serves as a brief introduction to phylogenetic trees and molecular evolution for biologists and biology students. It does so by presenting the main concepts in a variety of ways: first visually, then in a history, next in a dice game, and finally in simple equations. The content is primarily designed to introduce upper-level undergraduate and graduate students of biology to phylogenetic tree reconstruction and the underlying models of molecular evolution. A unique feature also of interest to experienced researchers is the emphasis on simple ways to quantify the uncertainty in the results more fully than is possible with standard methods.
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    Pages: XIII, 106 p. 21 illus., 14 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031119583
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Systems Biology,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-11958-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-11958-3
    DDC: 576.88
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    Freshwaters and Wetlands of Patagonia : Ecosystems and Socioecological Aspects (2022)
    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Geography. ; Environment. ; Power resources. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Conservation Biology. ; Regional Geography. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Natural Resource and Energy Economics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Intro: Navigating Patagonian freshwaters- and this book -- 1: Are freshwaters wetlands? -- 2: Patagonian Andean lakes and climate change -- 3: Current state and recent changes of glaciers in the Patagonian Andes (35 °S to 55°S) -- 4: Biogeographical patterns of Patagonian freshwater microbiota -- 5: Extreme freshwater ecosystems from Patagonia: The Copahue-Agrio system -- 6: Mercury in aquatic systems of North Patagonia: sources, processes and trophic transfer -- 7: Diversity patterns across aquatic communities from peat bogs -- 8: Hydrologic Systems, water uses and emerging conflicts around freshwater availability in Patagonia -- 9: Land-use effects on aquatic ecosystems: An overview of environmental impacts and tools for ecological assessment -- 10: Patagonian wetlands: vertientes, vegas, mallines,turberas and lagunas -- 11: Fish and fisheries of the Patagonian steppe -- 12: Invasive species: The case of Didymosphenia geminata in Neuquén Province -- 13: Influence of the fish introduction in lakes of the arid Patagonia -- 14: Patagonian cultural limnology: knowledge and water management in Mapuche rural communities -- 15: Political Ecology, water valoration and Water Law deliberation in the Province of Tierra del Nacional de Tierra del Fuego -- 16: Freshwater systems in protected areas in Patagonia -- 17: Amphibians and waterbirds as bridges to conserve aquatic and terrestrial habitat in Patagonia -- 18: Integrated long term conservation strategies to recover the critically endangered Hooded Grebe (Podiceps gallardoi),an endemic waterbird of Austral Patagonia -- Conclusion: Reaching out for the UNDP Sustainable Development Goals in Patagonia.
    Abstract: The Freshwaters of Patagonia adopts a socioecological approach, in which experts from across Patagonia review recent, scientifically rigorous literature and data of their own, thus synthesizing the current knowledge directly relevant to understand the present state and future trends of icefields, freshwater and wetland ecosystems in this region. The book’s organization into three parts provides a studied and comprehensive view on the patterns and processes of the various ecosystems in Patagonia, and describes the sociological aspects of freshwater ecosystems, as well as characterizes the conservation of the freshwater and wetland ecosystems, in Patagonia. The chapters offer a broad, state-of-the-art overview of the current status of glaciers, freshwater and wetland ecosystems of this region, as well as studies of both local and large scale biodiversity patterns, and study cases of extreme and naturally polluted environments.The volume concludes with the current status of Patagonian freshwaters, and discusses the scientific, legal and administrative tools aimed at their sustainable management within the framework of the UNEP Sustainable Development Goals 2030 Agenda. A broad audience of students, scientists, engineers, environmental managers, and policy makers will be interested in this volume.
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    Pages: XI, 541 p. 104 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031100277
    Series Statement: Natural and Social Sciences of Patagonia,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-10027-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-10027-7
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    Messenger RNA Therapeutics (2022)
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    Keywords: Medical genetics. ; Medicinal chemistry. ; Nanomedicine. ; Cancer Treatment. ; Medical Genetics. ; Medicinal Chemistry. ; Nanomedicine and Nanotoxicology. ; Cancer Therapy.
    Description / Table of Contents: The Democratization of RNA Therapeutics -- Supramolecular Strategies for mRNA Delivery -- In Vitro-Transcribed mRNAs as a New Generation of Therapeutics in the Dawn of 21st Century: Exploitation of Peptides as Carriers for their Intracellular Delivery -- Effective Delivery of mRNA Therapeutics and Vaccines Using Lipid Nanoparticles -- Messenger RNA Therapeutics -- Formulation, Delivery and Application of mRNA Therapeutics In Respiratory Diseases -- Clinical Applications of mRNA Formulated In Lipid Nanoparticles -- Preparation of Messenger RNA Loaded Nanomedicine Applied on Tissue Engineering And Regenerative Medicine -- Lipid Nanoparticle-Mediated Delivery of mRNA Therapeutics: Immune Activation By Ionizable Cationic Lipids -- Adjuvants, the Elephant in the Room for RNA Vaccines -- Addressing Skin with Modified mRNA Constructs for Novel Therapies -- mRNA-Based Cancer Immunotherapies -- From Bench to Bedside: The Journey of an mRNA Drug Candidate Into a Medicine -- Synthetic mRNA Gene Therapies for Chronic HBV Infection -- Delivery Vehicles for Self-Amplifying RNA -- Delivery Technologies of mRNA Vaccines -- Nanosystems: The Key in Formulations of mRNA for Several Pathologies -- Messenger RNA Nanoformulation For Cancer Vaccine -- Preparation of Synthetic mRNAs for In Vivo Applications – Overview and Considerations -- Messenger RNA for Prophylaxis -- Nuclear Export of mRNA with Disease Pathogenesis and Therapeutic Potentials -- Messenger RNA Therapeutics: Start of a New Era in Medicine -- mRNA Delivery Technologies for Therapeutic Applications.
    Abstract: This book focuses on the fundamentals and applications of messenger RNA (mRNA)-based therapeutics and discusses the strengths and key challenges of this emerging class of drugs. In the past 30 years, extensive research and technological development in many areas have contributed to the emergence of in vitro transcribed mRNA as a therapeutic that has now reached clinical testing. Formulations that protect the mRNA from nucleases and accelerate its cellular uptake, combined with improvements to the mRNA molecules themselves, have been critical advancements for mRNAs to become viable therapeutics. Though once regarded as a serious impediment, the transient nature of mRNA technology is now considered a major advantage in making mRNA therapies safe and, ultimately, a potential game changer in the field of medicine. This new book in the RNA Technologies series provides a state-of-the-art overview on the emerging field of mRNA therapeutics covering essential strategies for formulation, delivery, and application. It also reviews the promising role in cancer immunotherapy, respiratory diseases, and chronic HBV infection and discusses RNA vaccines in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic. mRNA-based approaches have great potential to revolutionize molecular biology, cell biology, biomedical research, and medicine. Thus, this handbook is an essential resource for researchers in academia and industry contributing to the development of this new area of therapeutics.
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    Pages: XII, 446 p. 68 illus., 57 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031084157
    Series Statement: RNA Technologies, 13
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-08415-7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-08415-7
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    The Systemic Effects of Advanced Cancer : A Textbook on Cancer-Associated Cachexia (2022)
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Oncology. ; Immunology. ; Metastasis. ; Cytology. ; Cancer Biology. ; Oncology. ; Immunology. ; Metastasis. ; Cell Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. A Systemic View of Metastatic Disease: Inter-organ Crosstalk and Therapeutic Implications -- Part I. Systemic Regulation in Metastatic Disease -- Chapter 2. Systemic Regulation of Metastatic Disease by Extracellular Vesicles and Particles -- Chapter 3. Bone Metastasis: Systemic Regulation and Impact on Host -- Chapter 4. Targeting Metastatic Disease: Challenges and New Opportunities -- Part II. Cachexia: A Debilitating Systemic Effect of Cancer -- Chapter 5. Signaling Pathways That Promote Muscle Catabolism in Cachexia -- Chapter 6. The Role of Interleukin-6 Cytokines in Cancer Cachexia -- Chapter 7. NF-kB Signaling in the Macroenvironment of Cancer Cachexia -- Part III. Therapy-induced Muscle Wasting -- Chapter 8. Therapy-induced Toxicities Associated with the Onset of Cachexia -- Chapter 9. Bone-muscle Crosstalk in Advanced Cancer and Chemotherapy -- Part IV. Preventing and Targeting Cachexia in Cancer -- Chapter 10. New Developments in Targeting Cancer Cachexia -- Chapter 11. Exercise: A Critical Component of Cachexia Prevention and Therapy in Cancer.
    Abstract: This textbook discusses the systemic consequences of cancer, covering a range of topics from tumor-promoting systemic effects to the development of cachexia, as summarized in the introductory chapter 1. Part I of this textbook focuses on tumor-promoting systemic effects and begins with a chapter on how tumor-derived extracellular vesicles and particles lay the foundation for future metastases (Chapter 2). Chapter 3 discusses how metastatic cells that have colonized the bone impact the local bone microenvironment, neighboring muscles, and host physiology. Chapter 4 summarizes the available strategies for targeting metastatic cancer and emphasizes the need to incorporate a systemic view of the disease. Following this overview of the systemic effects of cancer progression, Part II of the textbook discusses cancer-induced cachexia, a debilitating systemic effect of advanced cancer. Chapters 5-7 examine the key signaling pathways (interleukin-6/GP130, NF-kB, and muscle proteolysis) that drive the development of cancer cachexia. Chapters 8 and 9 in Part III of this textbook explore how toxicities from anti-cancer therapy are associated with the onset of cachexia in cancer patients, and provide insight into potential approaches to simultaneously target both cancer and cachexia. Chapters 10 and 11 (Part IV) conclude this textbook by outlining promising approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of cachexia as well as strategies to prevent the development of cachexia through exercise. An understanding of the systemic effects of cancer is essential for the design of effective anti-cancer and anti-cachexia treatment strategies. As such, this textbook provides key information for both students and scientists engaged in cancer research and oncology.
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    Pages: VI, 203 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031095184
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-09518-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-09518-4
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    Understanding Physiology with Ultrasound (2022)
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    Keywords: Human physiology. ; Medical education. ; Premedical education. ; Ultrasonics. ; Human Physiology. ; Medical Education. ; Premedical Education. ; Ultrasonics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Using Ultrasound to Teach Physiology – An Introduction -- Chapter 2: The Basics of Ultrasound Physics -- Chapter 3: Ultrasound of the Vascular System -- Chapter 4: Ultrasound of the Heart -- Chapter 5: Ultrasound of the Respiratory System -- Chapter 6: Ultrasound of the Gastrointestinal System -- Chapter 7: Ultrasound of the Urinary System -- Chapter 8: Ultrasound of the Musculoskeletal System -- Chapter 9: Ultrasound of the Endocrine System -- Chapter 10: Ultrasound of the Reproductive System -- Chapter 11: Ultrasound of the Nervous System -- Chapter 12: Introducing Ultrasound into a Physiology Course from A to Z.
    Abstract: This book will be of interest to anyone who wants to use ultrasound to understand human physiology both in the clinical setting and the classroom. Tremendous advances in ultrasound technology have resulted in portable ultrasound systems that are easy to use, produce excellent images, and are affordable with quality hand-held and laptop-sized systems costing between $2K and $20K. These systems are now being used at the patient bedside or point of care by almost all medical and surgical specialities from primary care to orthopaedic surgery. These portable systems, especially the hand-held devices, are now being called the stethoscopes of the 21st century and will likely be used by many that are presently using stethoscopes including physicians, nurses, physician assistants, medics and other health professionals. Ultrasound began to be used in medical student education in the 1990s and is steadily becoming a common teaching tool for courses like anatomy and physiology. It is a visual, highly interactive learning tool that bridges the basic and clinical sciences and allows the learner to observe physiology principles in a living model. Ultrasound is also being used to teach other health professions students as well as undergraduate college students and high school students. Despite this interest there are no books available that provide an introduction to ultrasound and how it can be used to enhance the teaching of physiology. This e-book will do just that as well as offer “How to Scan” videos with example laboratory exercises to further engage learners.
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    Pages: X, 323 p. 305 illus., 275 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9781071618639
    Series Statement: Physiology in Health and Disease,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-1863-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-1863-9
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    Transcription Factors for Biotic Stress Tolerance in Plants (2022)
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    Keywords: Stress (Physiology). ; Plants. ; Molecular biology. ; Agriculture. ; Biotechnology. ; Plant Stress Responses. ; Molecular Biology. ; Agriculture. ; Biotechnology. ; Plant Signalling.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Targeted genome editing techniques in plant defense regulation -- 2. Synthetic promoters in regulating disease gene expression -- 3. Transcription factors associated with defense response against fungal biotrophs -- 4. Transcription factors associated with defense response against fungal necrotrophs -- 5. Transcription factors associated with defense response against viruses -- 6. Role of microbial bio-agents as elicitors in plant defense regulation -- 7. Transcriptional Factors Response under Biotic Stress in Wheat -- 8. Potential Transcription Factors for Biotic Stress Tolerance in Sugarcane -- 9. Role of transcription factors in response to biotic stresses in Maize -- 10. Role of transcription factors in response to biotic stresses in Pearl millet -- 11. Role of transcription factors in response to biotic stresses in Tomato -- 12. Role of transcription factors in response to biotic stresses in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.).
    Abstract: With the erratic changes in climate, crop plants are facing many forms of biotic stresses. When plants are under stress, among several gene families, regulatory genes play a vital role in signal transduction in modulating the expression of genes underpinning several defense pathways and targeting regulatory proteins (viz, transcription factors (TFs)) can be the alternative. Transcription factors directly regulate the downstream R genes and are excellent candidates for disease resistance breeding. Till date, numerous transcription factors have been identified and characterized structurally and functionally. Of them, TF families such as WRKY, NAC, Whirly, Apetala2 (AP2), ethylene responsive elements (ERF) etc. are found to be associated with transcriptional reprogramming of plant defense response. These TFs are responsive to the pathogen’s PAMPs/DAMPs - host’s PRR protein interactions and specifically binds to the cis-elements of defense genes and regulate their expression. With this background, realizing the importance of TFs in resistance breeding, this book discusses the recent research and developments in this field for various crops.
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    Pages: VIII, 247 p. 26 illus., 25 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031129902
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-12990-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-12990-2
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    Brain Development of Medaka Fish : A New Concept of Brain Morphogenesis in Vertebrates (2022)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Life sciences. ; Biology Technique. ; Evolution (Biology). ; Neuroscience. ; Life Sciences. ; Experimental Organisms. ; Evolutionary Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2.General Rules of Brain Morphogenesis in Vertebrates: An Hourglass Model -- Chapter 3.Neural Tube Formation -- Chapter 4.Subdivisions of Neural tube along the Dorsoventral Axis -- Chapter 5. Subdivisions of Neural Tube along the Rostrocaudal Axis: Neuromeric Models -- Chapter 6.Left-right Patterning of Neural Tube -- Chapter 7. Ventriculo-pial Patterning of Neural Tube -- Chapter 8.Development of Neural Circuits in Neural Tube -- Chapter 9.From Neural Tube to Larval Brain: Blood Vessels and Proliferative Zones -- Chapter 10. Development of Telencephalon -- Chapter 11. Development of Diencephalon, Optic Tectum, and Cerebellum -- Chapter 12. Nervous System in Medaka Larvae -- Chapter 13.From Larval Brain to Adult Brain and Summary of Telencephalic Ontogenesis -- Chapter 14. Adult Brain and General Brain Functions -- Chapter 15. Functional Neuroanatomy of Teleost Brains.
    Abstract: This book describes the developmental process of the brain of the medaka fish. It aims to understand the brain structure of vertebrates, including humans, by taking the brain of the medaka fish as an example and showing its actual developmental process. From developmental and evolutionary viewpoints, the understanding of the brain proceeds from simple to complex structures. Fish retain the basic form of vertebrates, and their brain morphology is relatively simple. Therefore, the fish brain is useful in understanding the brain structure. This book is unique for describing the entire process of the brain development in a specific fish. In addition, the book introduces the readers to a new concept of “Hourglass of Brain Morphogenesis”, concerning the general rule of brain morphogenesis in vertebrates. The authors propose that the brain morphology is highly conserved at the middle developmental stage but diverges more extensively at earlier and later stages. The new concept challenges the accepted theory that has been widely shared for about 200 years since K. von Baer (1828, 1837) and K. von Kupffer (1906) who proposed that three primary brain vesicles at earlier developmental stages develop into five secondary brain vesicles at later developmental stages in all vertebrates. The book provides a basic understanding of the vertebrate brain and is useful for all readers who wish to understand the complex structure of the brain. .
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    Pages: XIV, 256 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811943249
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4324-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-4324-9
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    Epigenetics, Development, Ecology and Evolution (2022)
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    Keywords: Epigenetics. ; Developmental biology. ; Evolutionary developmental biology. ; Molecular Evolution. ; Zoology. ; Evolutionary genetics. ; Epigenetics. ; Developmental Biology and Stem Cells. ; Evolutionary Developmental Biology. ; Molecular Evolution. ; Zoology. ; Evolutionary Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. An Introduction to Epigenetics, Development, Ecology and Evolution. Chapter 2. Epigenetic Regulation: The Cross-Talk among Development, Adaptive Strategies, and Microevolutionary Change -- Chapter 3. Epigenetics and Phenotypic Plasticity in Animals -- Chapter 4. Role of Environmentally Induced Epigenetic Transgenerational Inheritance in Evolutionary Biology -- Chapter 5. Transgenerational Epigenetic Programming -- Chapter 6. Epigenetics, Evolution and Development of Birds -- Chapter 7. Epigenetics and the Extreme Stress Response -- Chapter 8. Epigenetic Adaptation to Local Ecologies as a First Step toward Gene: Culture Co-evolution.
    Abstract: Epigenetic modifications comprise heritable gene expression changes that occur without alteration of the DNA sequence and 'co-act' with genetic factors to shape development processes and evolutionary trajectories. Multicellular organisms receive different types of environmental stimuli/stresses that trigger epigenetic modifications during development. These environmentally driven mechanisms represent an underlying cause of phenotypic diversity, especially in metazoans. This book aims to present some of the latest epigenetic insights into the development of metazoans (including humans) as an intersection between their ecology and evolution.
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    Pages: XII, 232 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031137716
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-13771-6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-13771-6
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    Alternative Sweet and Supersweet Principles : Natural Sweeteners and Plants (2022)
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    Keywords: Botanical chemistry. ; Food science. ; Plant physiology. ; Biotechnology. ; Plant Biochemistry. ; Food Science. ; Plant Physiology. ; Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Search of Sweeteners, their general classification, synthesis, and saccharide sweeteners plant - animal interphases -- Chapter 3. Molecular basis of sweetness and recent concepts, An ideal sweetener and saccharide and non-saccharide sweet principles qualifying it -- Chapter 4. Saccharide sweet (SS) principles, classification and structural and functional details of SS sweeteners and plants -- Chapter 5. Non saccharide super sweet principles, their general characteristics, outline of synthesis, classification, ecological significance and eco-friendly adherence -- Chapter 6. Perillartine (Mono-terpenoid) -- Chapter 7. Steviosides (Diterpenoids) -- Chapter 8. Triterpenoids -- Chapter 9. Hernandulcin: (Sesquiterpene) -- Chapter 10. Falvonoid Super Sweet Principles Dihydrochalcone -- Chapter 11. PHYLLODULCIN -- Chapter 12. Osladin, Polypodoside A, B, and C (Steroidal saponins) -- Chapter 13. Monatin:(Super Sweet Amino acid) -- Chapter 14. Super sweet and taste modifier proteins -- Chapter 15. Vegetal Taste modifiers -- Chapter 16. Eco-Physiological difference between sacchariferous sweet (SS) and non sacchariferous super sweet (NSSS) principles and Plants -- Chapter 17. Molecular approaches for the improvement of Non sacchariferous super sweet (NSSS) plants -- Chapter 18. Commercial Production of natural NSSS sweeteners-A concised sketch.
    Abstract: This book gathers the latest information on various kinds of natural, plant-based sweet and super sweet sweeteners. A book on alternative, natural sweeteners with zero or very few calories is extremely timely and useful, especially in light of the decreasing amount of cultivable land, ever-increasing demand for sucrose, and the well-known risks of sugar consumption. Every year, more than five million people die due to diabetes and diabetes-associated diseases like cardiovascular conditions, kidney disorders, liver cancer, etc. This book describes the use of natural non-saccharide super sweet (NSSS) principles to avoid such maladies. Readers will gain an in-depth understanding of various sweeteners, the molecular basis of sweetness, sweeteners’ general classification, plant sources, etc. In turn, the book focuses on the propagation, cultivation and conservation of NSSS plants (NSSSP) and extraction of super sweet principles and granting of Generally Recognised As Safe (GRAS) certificates for sweeteners. The closing chapter describes the eco-physiological difference between sacchariferous sweet and non-sacchariferous super sweet plants and principles. This book will be of great interest to researchers, professors, graduate students and practitioners in the fields of food science, nutrition, ayurveda, plant physiology, unani, chemotaxonomy, naturopathy, biochemistry and plant breeding. It will also be of interest to industry and alternative sweetener manufacturers.
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    Pages: XXIX, 773 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789813363502
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-6350-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-33-6350-2
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    Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods in Immunomodulators (2022)
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    Keywords: Immunology. ; Molecular biology. ; Nutrition   . ; Cytology. ; Biology. ; Immunology. ; Molecular Biology. ; Nutrition. ; Cell Biology. ; Biological Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Nanotechnology based bacterial immunotherapy -- Chapter 2. Immunomodulatory properties of nutraceuticals and functional foods -- Chapter 3. Immunoregulatory bioactive phytoconstituents- recent trends and future challenges -- Chapter 4. Plant derived immunomodulators and immune system -- Chapter 5. Polyphenols and its effect on immune system -- Chapter 6. Mineral nutraceuticals and immunity enhancement -- Chapter 7. Nutraceuticals as disease preventive food and immunity boosters -- Chapter 8. Current and Future prospects of flavonoids for human Immune system -- Chapter 9. Resveratrol and immunomodulation -- Chapter 10. Immunomodulation impact of curcumin and its derivative as a natural ingredient -- Chapter 11. Colchicine and andrographolide as natural immunomodulators -- Chapter 12. Immune booster property of epigallocatechin-3-gallate and catechin -- Chapter 13. Recent advances of nutraceutical and functional foods in immune health -- Chapter 14.Therapeutic effects of Withania somnifera-an overview with special focus on Alzheimer’s disease and infertility among youth.
    Abstract: This book provides valuable coverage on various immunomodulatory research associated with nutraceutical studies, from plant to animal and marine sources. The book focuses on the various properties of nutraceutical and functional foods, from dietary fibers to fungus, marine sources, ginseng, and several others. Its content is also dedicated to the nutraceutical potential and applications of these modulators. The first section of this book focuses mainly on the recent developments in nutraceutical and functional food associated with various immunomodulators. The next section covers the micronutrients and macronutrients level in order to share important data and help readers gain a basic understanding of the techno-functional, nutraceutical potential and applications of nutritional treatment under specific disease conditions. A detailed overview providing the structural and functional properties related to immunomodulators will be highly beneficial for academics and advanced-level students in immunology, food science, clinical medicine, and life sciences.
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    Pages: XII, 348 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811925078
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2507-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-2507-8
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    Bringing Skepticism to Crop Science (2022)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 The Role of Skepticism in Science? -- Chapter 2 Warnings for Skeptics -- Chapter 3 Photosynthesis -- Chapter 4 Seed Number -- Chapter 5 Nitrogen Use Efficiency -- Chapter 6 Water Use Efficiency -- Chapter 7 Water Loss -- Chapter 8 Unconfirmed Field Observations (UFOs).
    Abstract: Global food production and climate change among other concerns are societal issues that require major research input from crop science. While suggestions are abundant on how crop science can help to resolve these issues, many of the suggestions come from people who are not actually familiar with the challenges and requirements to modify crop plants grown under field conditions to achieve the necessary improvements. Efforts to alter a gene or even several genes have very rarely proven successful in having impact on crop production under realistic field conditions. This lack of success has not been addressed head on. This book serves as a reminder to crop scientists and others that open, clear-minded assessments of the entirety of evidence concerning a hypothesis is required before making claims of possible increases in crop performance. This attitude of skepticism is not a negative attitude but rather an employment of the cornerstone of scientific investigation based on formation and evaluation of hypotheses. Skeptical analyses are to be presented in the book on some of the common suggestions for improving crop plants. The six specific topics to be addressed are photosynthesis, seed number, nitrogen use efficiency, water use efficiency, crop water loss, and unconfirmed field observations. Each of the topics in this book, will first be reviewed to present the origins of the popular assumptions about how specific plant modification will result in improved crop performance. The review of the background information will be followed by an examination of the evidence, logic, and predicted outcomes for the assumed benefits of the modifications. Finally, each chapter will offer novel, alternate approaches to plant modification that have documented support for positively impacting crop performance. The book will not be written in specialized, detail language but offer access for those with a wide range of interests in options for increasing crop production in the future. The goal of the book is to provide information that is useful to those with interests ranging from climatologist to food-oriented sociologists. Of course, the topics covered will be of direct interest to those studying plant sciences, particularly crop scientists. The hope is to challenge a reader to re-examine some of her/his assumptions about crop improvement and approach the topic with a renewed practice of skepticism in formulating and evaluating hypotheses. .
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    Pages: VI, 66 p. 32 illus., 17 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031144141
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Agriculture,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-14414-1
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    Coconut Water : A Promising Natural Health Drink-Distribution, Processing and Nutritional Benefits (2022)
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    Keywords: Food science. ; Food Analysis. ; Chemistry. ; Nutrition   . ; Food Safety measures. ; Food Science. ; Food Chemistry. ; Nutrition. ; Food Safety.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Introduction -- Chapter 2.Global Scenario of Coconut and Coconut Water -- Chapter 3 Tender Coconut Varieties -- 4 Composition, Properties and Reactions of Coconut Water -- Chapter 5 Processing of Coconut Water -- Chapter 6 Packing, Storage and Transport of Coconut Water -- Chapter 7 Standards of Coconut Water -- Chapter 8 Value addition in Coconut Water -- Chapter 9 Health Benefits of Coconut Water -- Chapter 10 Contamination and Adulteration of Coconut Water -- Chapter 11 Patents Granted on Coconut Water -- Chapter 12 Coconut Water- The Way Forward.
    Abstract: Coconut water, a naturally-canned tropical beverage, has been gaining popularity in recent years and has drawn the attention world over as a natural and nutritional wellness beverage. The research published thus far on coconut water has mainly focused on its specific uses, biochemical composition and health benefits as well as processing and preservation techniques and has been published mostly in journal articles. Only a few books covering a wide spectrum of coconut water for health and wellness are currently available. This work offers a comprehensive and fully updated overview of coconut water from processing techniques to value addition to safety to nutritional benefits and beyond. Coconut Water: Processing, Distribution & Nutritional Benefits provides in-depth details on all of the major processing techniques required to produce and maintain a quality product free of contamination and adulteration. The book covers the standards of coconut water production and distribution in various countries enabling the processors and exporters to manufacture and export for better revenue realization. The book also provides details of patents related to coconut water granted to researchers. Another important aspect of this work is comprehensive coverage on the various nutritional and health benefits of coconut water consumption as well as on the value addition (traditional and innovative products). In markets across the world, consumers of all ages have been turning to coconut water for its taste and nutritional benefits. This book will provide researchers, processors and exporters the comprehensive information needed to produce and market quality, nutritional coconut water for consumers. .
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    Pages: XXXV, 507 p. 57 illus., 56 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031107139
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-10713-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-10713-9
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    The Bridge Between Bioethics and Medical Practice : Medical Professionalism (2022)
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    Keywords: Medical sciences. ; Ethics. ; Medical education. ; Social sciences. ; Humanities. ; Health Sciences. ; Moral Philosophy and Applied Ethics. ; Medical Education. ; Humanities and Social Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1: Defining Medical Professionalism -- Chapter 1. Professionalism and Medical Practice – Introduction (Luis Vivanco) -- Chapter 2. Medical Professionalism – A Developmental View from the Trenches (Renzo Pegoraro) -- Chapter 3. The Need for a Common Set of Competencies as Ingredients for Medical Professionalism, Paired with a Common Program of Assessment (Aaron R. Douglas) -- Part 2: Medical Professionalism from Broader Perspectives -- Chapter 4. Medical Professionalism – legal framework (Sunčana Roksandić) -- Chapter 5. Medical Professionalism – Sociological Framework (Gordana Cerjan Letica) -- Part 3: The Moral Foundations of Medical Professionalism -- Chapter 6. Medical Professionalism – Philosophical Framework (Marko Ćurković) -- Chapter 7. Medical Professionalism from Virtue Ethics Perspective (Claudia Ruiz Sotomayor) -- Part 4. Medical Professionalism – Interpersonal Views and Considerations -- Chapter 8. Interpersonal or Relational Professionalism (Marko Ćurković) -- Chapter 9. The Physician Patient Relationship: a Philosophical Perspective on Medical Professionalism and Virtues (Roberto Dell’Oro) -- Chapter 10. Physicians Towards Fellow Colleagues (Marko Ćurković) -- Chapter 11. Physicians Towards Other Healthcare Professionals (and Vice Versa) (Marko Ćurković) -- Chapter 12. Interdisciplinary Challenges to Interprofessional Practice (Jos V. M. Welie) -- Part 5. Medical Professionalism – Unique Challenges and Duties -- Chapter 13. The Impact of Uncertainties on Physicians’ Health and Wellbeing (Marko Ćurković) -- Chapter 14. Physicians and Organization: For a Reflective Organizational Professionalism (Jean-Philippe Cobbaut) -- Chapter 15. Victims or Actors? Can Professionalism Shape Physicians’ Roles Inside the Health Care System? (Bernice Elger) -- Chapter 16. What do Doctors and Society Owe Each Other? A Scanlonian Reflection on Medical Professionalism (Andrew Papanikitas) -- Chapter 17. Physicians Towards Society (and Vice Versa) (Sabine Salloch) -- Part 6: Medical Professionalism Across Contemporary and Cultural Landscapes -- Chapter 18. Professionalism and Medical Practice - Cultural Perspectives (Marko Ćurković) -- Chapter 19. Physicians as Citizens of the World (Henk ten Have) -- Chapter 20. Physicians as Agents in Evolving Knowledge Landscapes (Srećko Gajović) -- Chapter 21. Afterthoughts: Towards a Realpolitik of Professionalism (Nathan Emmerich).
    Abstract: This book provides insights into dynamic and complex interrelationships between professionalism and medical practice. It does so by looking into the most relevant and recent theoretical and practical frameworks and by systematizing and integrating extensive and growing literature on medical professionalism. Through honest and prudent contributions from very diverse backgrounds and contexts, this book provides an understanding of medical professionalism derived from a broader historical and cultural context in order to contribute to everyday professional life and practice – the very place of its existence. The book presents the conflicting and sometimes irreconcilable demands and challenges physicians face in everyday practice. A better understanding of these fundamental issues is the only way for medicine to maintain and preserve its unique morality, the same one that enabled its existence in the first place. The book is relevant for everyone immersed and interested in the subject of medical professionalism as a resource, which may ease or guide them through the complexities of issues at hand. It will also contribute to the ongoing debate on medical professionalism, medical ethics, bioethics, and professionalism and ethics in general.
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    Pages: XXI, 493 p. 59 illus., 51 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031097331
    Series Statement: The International Library of Bioethics, 98
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-09733-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-09733-1
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    High Resolution Manufacturing from 2D to 3D/4D Printing : Applications in Engineering and Medicine (2022)
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    Keywords: Biomaterials. ; Nanotechnology. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Polymers. ; Microfluidics. ; Biomaterials. ; Nanotechnology. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering. ; Biomedical Materials. ; Polymers. ; Microfluidics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction to high resolution manufacturing from 2D to 3D/4D printing -- Technologies evolutions and Design Considerations -- Vat photopolymerization -- Stereolithography -- Digital Light Processing -- Continuous liquid interface production -- Materials -- Multi-photon polymerization -- 2PP -- Materials -- Powder bed fusion -- Selective Laser Sintering -- Materials -- Commodity Polymers -- Engineering Polymers -- High-Performance Polymers -- Thermoplastic Elastomers -- The role of fillers -- Ink-jet printing -- Polyjet printing -- Aerosol jet printing -- Materials -- Volumetric 3D printing -- Computed Axial Lithography -- Xolography -- Materials -- Impact on different research fields and case studies -- Biomedical applications -- Cells culture, Microfluidics, rapid diagnostic tools -- Electronic applications -- Sensors and biosensors, actuators, integrated circuits -- Energy applications -- Supercapacitors, Energy harvesting -- Photonic applications -- Woodpile structures, light guides, optical fiber -- Future outlook.
    Abstract: This book provides a comprehensive presentation of the most frequently used high resolution manufacturing techniques available, as well as the polymeric materials used for each of the techniques. Divided into two parts covering the technologies and materials used and the impact on different research fields and case studies, High Resolution Manufacturing from 2D to 3D/4D Printing: Applications in Engineering and Medicine addresses issues like throughput improvement by volumetric 3D printing and presenting novel applications and case studies. In addition, this book also covers the latest breakthrough developments and innovations to help readers understand the future applications of this technology across various disciplines, including biomedicine, electronics, energy, and photonics.
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    Pages: X, 300 p. 128 illus., 112 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031137792
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-13779-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-13779-2
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    Soybean Improvement : Physiological, Molecular and Genetic Perspectives (2022)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Soil science. ; Plant biotechnology. ; Agronomy. ; Stress (Physiology). ; Plants. ; Plant diseases. ; Agriculture. ; Soil Science. ; Plant Biotechnology. ; Agronomy. ; Plant Stress Responses. ; Plant Pathology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Soybean: A Key player for global food security -- 2. Dissection of Physiological and Biochemical Bases of Drought tolerance in Soybean (Glycine max) Using recent Phenomics approach -- 3. Soybean Improvement for Water-logging Tolerance -- 4. Salinity tolerance in Soybeans: Physiological, molecular and genetic perspectives -- 5. Utility of Network Biology Approaches to Understand the Aluminium Stress Responses in Soybean -- 6. Advances in Molecular markers to develop Soybean cultivars with increased protein and oil content -- 7. Soybean Breeding for Rust Resistance -- 8. Molecular breeding for resistance against pythium root rot (PRR) in soybean -- 9. Molecular Breeding for Resistance against Phytophthora in Soybean -- 10. Mitigation of Soybean Mosaic Virus Using an Efficient Molecular Approach -- 11. Transgenic Approach: A Key to Enrich Soybean Oil Quality -- 12. miRNAs in soybean improvement -- 13. Genome Editing Advances in Soybean Improvement against Biotic and Abiotic stresses.
    Abstract: Soybean (Glycine max L. (Merr)) is one of the most important crops worldwide. Soybean seeds are vital for both protein meal and vegetable oil. Soybean was domesticated in China, and since last 4-5 decades it has become one of the most widely grown crops around the globe. The crop is grown on an anticipated 6% of the world’s arable land, and since the 1970s, the area in soybean production has the highest percentage increase compared to any other major crop. It is a major crop in the United States, Brazil, China and Argentina and important in many other countries. The cultivated soybean has one wild annual relative, G. soja, and 23 wild perennial relatives. Soybean has spread to many Asian countries two to three thousand years ago, but was not known in the West until the 18th century. Among the various constraints responsible for decrease in soybean yields are the biotic and abiotic stresses which have recently increased as a result of changing climatic scenarios at global level. A lot of work has been done for cultivar development and germplasm enhancement through conventional plant breeding. This has resulted in development of numerous high yielding and climate resilient soybean varieties. Despite of this development, plant breeding is long-term by nature, resource dependent and climate dependent. Due to the advancement in genomics and phenomics, significant insights have been gained in the identification of genes for yield improvement, tolerance to biotic and abiotic stress and increased quality parameters in soybean. Molecular breeding has become routine and with the advent of next generation sequencing technologies resulting in SNP based molecular markers, soybean improvement has taken a new dimension and resulted in mapping of genes for various traits that include disease resistance, insect resistance, high oil content and improved yield. This book includes chapters from renowned potential soybean scientists to discuss the latest updates on soybean molecular and genetic perspectives to elucidate the complex mechanisms to develop biotic and abiotic stress resilience in soybean. Recent studies on the improvement of oil quality and yield in soybean have also been incorporated.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031122323
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-12232-3
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    Re-visiting the Rhizosphere Eco-system for Agricultural Sustainability (2022)
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    Keywords: Agricultural biotechnology. ; Subsistence farming. ; Agricultural genome mapping. ; Agricultural Biotechnology. ; Subsistence Agriculture. ; Agricultural Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Evolution of the Knowledge and Practice of Endophytic Microorganisms for Enhanced Agricultural Benefit and Environmental Sustainability -- Chapter 2. The Mycorrhizosphere Revisited – Multitrophic Interactions -- Chapter 3. Conservation Strategies for Rhizobiome in Sustainable Agriculture -- Chapter 4. Exploring the rhizosphere microbiome for sustainable agriculture production -- Chapter 5. From Rhizosphere to Endosphere: Bacterial-Plant Symbiosis and its impact on Sustainable Agriculture -- Chapter 6. Arbuscular Mycorrhizal fungal symbiosis for mutual benefit: More than expectation -- Chapter 7. Rhizodeposits- An essential component for microbial interactions in rhizosphere -- Chapter 8. Rhizospheric Microbial Diversity: Organic Vs. Inorganic Farming System -- Chapter 9. Rhizomicrobes: The underground life for sustainable agriculture -- Chapter 10. Synthetic biology tools in cyanobacterial biotechnology: recent developments and opportunities -- Chapter 11. The potential of rhizobacteria for plant growth and stress adaptation -- Chapter 12. Mycoremediation – An emerging technology for mitigating environmental contaminants -- Chapter 13. Exploration of Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) for improving productivity and soil fertility under sustainable agricultural practices -- Chapter 14. Rhizosphere engineering for systemic resistance/tolerance to biotic and abiotic stress -- Chapter 15. Understanding the Microbiome Interactions across the Cropping System -- Chapter 16. Role of rhizosphere microorganisms in endorsing overall plant growth and development -- Chapter 17. Rhizospheric microbial community as drivers of soil ecosystem: Interactive microbial communication and its impact on plants -- Chapter 18. Rhizospheric Microbes and Plant Health -- Chapter 19. Omics approaches to unravel the features of rhizospheric microbiome -- Chapter 20. Rhizo-deposit and their role in rhizosphere interactions among the plant, microbe and other ecological components for crop management -- Chapter 21. Effects of Irrigation with Municipal Wastewater on the Microbiome of the Rhizosphere of Agricultural Lands -- Chapter 22. Plant-Rhizosphereic microbes interactions: enhancing plant growth and improving soil biota -- Chapter 23. Microbes mediated rhizospheric engineering for salinity stress mitigation -- Chapter 24. Metatranscriptomics of plant rhizosphere: A promising tool to decipher the role of microorganisms in plant growth and development -- Chapter 25. Rhizospheric engineering for sustainable production of horticultural crops.
    Abstract: The present book entitled, “Re-visiting the Rhizosphere Eco-system for Agricultural Sustainability” written by experts in the field, provides a comprehensive and consolidated state-of art overview of various aspects of rhizosphere biology, ecology and functioning. The role of rhizosphere microbial diversity in enhancing plant health and plant-microbe beneficial symbioses is discussed. Main topics include the diversity of plant-associated microbes in the rhizosphere, below-ground communication among the plant, soil, insects and microbes, rhizosphere ecosystem functioning, rhizosphere engineering, recruitment of microorganisms in the rhizosphere, mycorrhizal fungal symbiosis, positive interaction of the plants with the beneficial soil microorganisms for inducing the plant growth, conferring abiotic and biotic stress tolerance and modulating several pathways of the plants for the proper establishment and revitalization in the degraded and contaminated soils or negative likes the host-pathogen interactions leading to the disease development in plants. Further chapters focus on the role of signaling during the different stages of the plant-microbe coexistence, in symbiotic or pathogenic relationships, in quorum sensing, microbial signaling and cross-talk, bio-film formation, and antimicrobial peptides. The book also discusses the application of microbes in biodegradation of xenobiotic contaminants, bioremediation of heavy metals, sustainable agriculture and soil health, biological control of insect pests and plant pathogens, and the latest tools of omics which offer pioneering approaches to the exploration of microbial structure and function, secretome, holobiome, below-ground interaction, and microbial cooperation for sustainable food production and enhanced resource acquisition. Descriptions of cutting-edge techniques and novel approaches make this book unique in the area of rhizosphere biology. This is a useful reading material for researchers and students of microbiology, agriculture, ecology, and rhizosphser studies.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811941016
    Series Statement: Rhizosphere Biology,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4101-6
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    Plant Metal and Metalloid Transporters (2022)
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Agriculture. ; Plant molecular biology. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Plant Science. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Molecular Biology. ; Plant Biochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Plant Metal and Metalloid Transport -- Chapter 2. Heavy Metals: Transport in Plants and their Physiological and Toxicological Effects -- Chapter 3. The Role of ABC Transporter in Metal Tranasport in Plants -- Chapter 4. Cadmium, A Non-Essential Heavy Metal: Uptake, Translocation, Signaling, Detoxification, and Impact on Amino Acid Metabolism -- Chapter 5. Natural Resistance Associated Macrophage Proteins (NRAMP): Functional Significant of Metal Transport in Plants -- Chapter 6. Role of Heavy Metal Atpases in Transport of Cadmium and Zinc in Plants -- Chapter 7. The Versatile Role of Plant Aquaglyceroporins in Metalloid Transport -- Chapter 8. The Multidrug and Toxic Compound Extrusion (MATE) Family in Plants and Their Significance in Metal Transport -- Chapter 9. Molecular Mechanism of Aluminium Tolerance in Plants: An Overview -- Chapter 10. Functional, Structural, and Transport Aspects of ZIP in Plant -- Chapter 11. The Function of HAK as K+ Transporter and AKT as Inward Rectifying Agent in The K+ Channel -- Chapter 12. The Mechanism of Silicon Transport in Plants -- Chapter 13. The Copper Transport Mechanism in Plants -- Chapter 14. Plant Metal Tolerance Proteins: Insight Into their Roles in Metal Transport and Homeostasis for Future Biotechnological Applications -- Chapter 15. Co-Transport Mechanism in Plants for Metals and Metalloids -- Chapter 16. Metal Nanoparticles Implication, Transport, and Detection in Plants -- Chapter 17. Transcription Factors and Metal Stress Signalling in Plants -- Chapter 18. Heavy Metal Transporters, Phytoremediation Potential and Biofortification -- Chapter 19. Phytoremediation and Biofortification: Contrasting Yet Similar Approaches of Manipulating Plant Metal(Loid) Homeostasis for Societal Benefit.
    Abstract: This edited book stands as a one place knowledge hub for plant metal(loid) transporters. The book comprehensively covers holistic aspect of metal(loid) transporters involved in uptake and translocation of essential as well as toxic metal(loid)s. Essential and beneficial metal(loid)s are required in every biological process for normal plant growth and development, however in excess they are toxic. There are toxic metal(loid)s also whose accumulation in plants interferes with normal cellular functioning and hampers growth of plants. Hence, metal(loid) uptake and accumulation in plants is a highly regulated phenomenon involving the role of several transporters, enzymes, metabolites, transcription factors and post translational modifications. The book contains chapters from the experts and the contents of the book are presented in simple language and represented through beautiful and scientifically informative figures and tables. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, doctoral and graduate students working in the area of plant physiology, environmental biotechnology, plant biotechnology metal(loid) stress, phytoremediation and crop biofortification.
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    Pages: XIII, 454 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811961038
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6103-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-6103-8
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    Novel Innovation Design for the Future of Health : Entrepreneurial Concepts for Patient Empowerment and Health Democratization (2022)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Entrepreneurship. ; New business enterprises. ; Public health. ; Biotechnology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Entrepreneurship. ; Public Health.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I. What Is Wrong with Health? What Should the Future of Health Be? -- INNOVATION DESIGN for the FUTURE of HEALTH -- Health Innovations from an Innovators’ Perspective -- From SICKCARE to HEALTHCARE to HEALTH -- Future Look on Health: Opportunities -- Navigating Towards a Future of “One Health” -- Part II. Exponential Medicine + Technologies + Mindset -- Exponential Technologies for an Exponential Medicine -- Exponential Medicine: Challenges of Human Spaceflight Bringing Innovations for Earth—A Case Study -- Healthy Longevity -- The Science of Health Longevity -- Space Healthtech: Innovation Base for Longevity -- Part III. Future Health Value Propositions -- Healthcare the Melting Pot of Technology, Humanity, and Confusion -- Democratize Health Delivery -- Health Innovation Process: Definitions and Short Methodology Introductions -- Prevention, Prediction, Personalization, and Participation as Key Components in Future Health -- Digital Health Business Models: Transformation Is on the Horizon -- Value Propositions for Future Health Developments: Digital, Portable, Connected, Experience-Enhancing, Supportive, Patient-Centric, and Affordable -- (Digital) Patient Journey and Empowerment: Digital Twin -- Part IV. Innovation Methodology Basics -- Stanford Biodesign as Base: Empathy and Patient Centricity as the Main Driver -- Purpose Launchpad Methodology: Introduction -- Design Thinking for Innovations in Healthcare -- VPC to BMC to Exponential Canvas: Canvas Interconnectivity for Exponential Scaling -- Innovation Methodology I3 EME: Awareness for Biomedical Engineers -- Part V. Ethics + Health Innovation -- Integrating Ethical Considerations into Innovation Design -- Part VI. Health Innovation Design -- Case Studies Used Throughout the Book: Innovation Categories Explained -- Why Is Healthcare Different with Respect to Innovation and Entrepreneurial Activities? -- Purpose Launchpad Health (PLH) Methodology Introduction -- Part VII. Purpose Launchpad Health -- Purpose Launchpad Health: Exploration and Evaluation Phases—Actual Case Studies -- Part VIII. Health Leadership, Skills and other Methodologies -- Soft Skills Needed for Problem Understanding and Innovation Generation -- Leadership in Healthcare: A Novel Approach. Healthcare Executives’ Traits, Styles, and Approaches -- Future Skills Framework in Healthcare -- Porter’s Five Forces Analysis: Quo Vadis Immunotherapy Industry -- Part IX. Health Entrepreneurship -- Global Health Markets and Their Different Needs -- Patient: Health Relation and Digital Health Entrepreneurship -- Health Start-Up: Create Impact and be Investment Ready Intra- and Entre-Preneurs -- Regulatory Issues for Health Innovations -- Innovation Think Tank Frameworks for Resolving “The Innovator’s Dilemma” in Healthcare -- A Primer on Patents and IP for Health Innovations -- Successfully Implementing Ambidexterity in the Medical Industry -- Reverse Innovation: Circumvent Digital Health Transformation Issues -- Part X. Health Innovation Education and Incubation -- Health Innovation Design: “CAMPing” for the Unmet Clinical Need -- Health Technology Innovation Generation (HTIG) Lecture and Project Classes at AGH University -- Health Innovation Design at a University: INKA INNOLAB at Otto-von-Guericke-University -- Clinical Innovation at Acibadem Biodesign Center -- Example of a Needs-Driven Innovation Training Program: The BioMedical Design Novo Nordisk Foundation Fellowship Program -- Addressing the Healthcare Needs with Innovation Think Tank Global Infrastructure and its Methodology -- The Power of a Collaborative Ecosystem: Introducing the Edison™ Accelerator -- HealthTec Networks and Clusters (Global): Innovation Clusters in Medtech in Europe -- Leadership-Compass: “Networking and Synapting Empowered by Health Captains” -- Part XI. Purpose Launchpad Health: Toolset Templates and Principles -- PLH Templates and Principles.
    Abstract: This book highlights the reasons for an urgently needed revision of the current global healthcare setup, discusses the needed mindset for a future of health, and provides a comprehensive development toolset for disruption (and for the needed incremental innovations towards disruption). Today’s biomedical and health innovation related research in universities encourages activities that lead to incremental innovations with a relatively low risk of failure. The healthcare industry on the other hand provides tools and devices for established healthcare providers to improve the diagnosis and therapy/ treatment of the patients’ health problems. The patient is not in the center of healthcare provision however, and prevention and prediction are not core goals. The current health setup needs to be challenged and disrupted. Disruptions are coming from technologies or processes that lead to a significant (〉10x) reduction in cost or price/ performance and that also come with new business models. The need for change, effects of exponential technologies, and the needed shift to prevention and to homecare for health democratization and patient empowerment will be discussed in detail in the first parts of the book. The subsequent sections address several innovation methods with a focus on a novel meta methodology named Purpose Launchpad Health. This is followed by a comprehensive discussion on health entrepreneurship activities and needs. The final section of the book addresses how to train students to become entrepreneurial health innovators, presenting successful curricula and examples of health incubation and accelerator setups. All of the innovation tools presented and used in this book are summarized in the final chapter to help the reader get started planning an entrepreneurial venture. Written by experts from academia and industry, the book covers important basics and best practices, as well as recent developments. Chapters are concise and enriched with key messages, learning objectives and real innovation examples to bridge theory and practice. This book aims to serve as a teaching base for health innovation design and to prepare for health-related entrepreneurial ventures. Readers with medical, biomedical, biotechnology, and health economics backgrounds - and anyone who wants to become a future oriented health innovator or who believes in disruptive approaches - will find this book a useful resource and teaching tool for developing validated products/ services and processes for the future of health.
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    Pages: XXXIV, 624 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031081910
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-08191-0
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    Informatics in Poultry Production : A Technical Guidebook for Egg and Poultry Education, Research and Industry (2022)
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    Keywords: Food science. ; Business Data processing. ; Bioinformatics. ; Food Engineering. ; Business Informatics. ; Bioinformatics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 - Poultry and Egg Production: An Overview -- Chapter 2 - Egg formation and Embryonic Development: An Overview -- Chapter 3 - Chemometric for Spectroscopy-Based Poultry and Egg Research -- Part-I: Table Eggs -- Chapter 4 - Non-destructive Quality Assessment of Table Eggs for Online Sorting -- Part-II: Hatching Eggs -- Chapter 5 - Grading of Hatching Eggs -- Chapter 6 - Non-destructive Technologies for Embryo Gender Prediction -- Chapter 7 - Hatch Window Monitoring, Control and Management -- Chapter 8 -: Chick Embryo Grading: A Future Tool for Precision Poultry Production -- Chapter 9 - A Vision for Smart Poultry Production to Achieve Multiple SDGs.
    Abstract: This book discusses table and hatching eggs, quality-based grading of eggs, pre-incubation, incubation, hatching and post-hatch monitoring period, and how the next-generation management of these process can be enriched by informatics through non-destructive technologies, signal processing, machine learning, AI, IoT applications, etc. This book will be a beneficial resource for egg and poultry science researchers, avian biologists and ecologists, developmental biologists, agricultural engineers, advanced graduate and postgraduate students, and poultry production industry stakeholders.
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    Pages: XIV, 156 p. 76 illus., 48 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811925566
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2556-6
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    Microbial Beta Glucanases : Molecular Structure, Functions and Applications (2022)
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    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Agriculture. ; Botany. ; Microbiology. ; Biology Technique. ; Biotechnology. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Science. ; Microbiology. ; Biological Techniques.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1.An Introduction to Beta Glucan and Beta Glucanases -- 2.Industrial Applications of Beta Glucanases -- 3.Microbial Sources of Beta Glucanase Enzymes -- 4.Role of Beta Glucanases in Animal Nutrition -- 5.Betaglucanse in Breweries -- 6. Exploitation of Actinobacteria for Beta Glucanolytic enzymes –Screening and Characterisation -- 7.Structural Characterisation of Beta Glucanase Genes from Actinobacteria -- 8.Application of Codon Optimization in Actinobacterial Beta Glucanases -- 9.Actinobacterial Beta Glucanases: Recombinant Expression of in E. coli -- 10.Purification and Properties of Recombinant Beta Glucanases Enzymes -- 11.Fungal Beta Glucanases -- 12.Industrial Production and Characterisation of Beta Glucanases -- 13.Protein Engineering of Beta Glucanase Enzymes -- 14.Biotechnological Avenues in Hybrid Beta Glucanase Enzyme Production.
    Abstract: This book offers an overview of the current knowledge on beta glucanase enzymes derived from actinobacterial source, their structure, functions and industrial applications. It summarizes the exploitation of actinomycetes, assay methods for beta glucanase screening, structural characterisation, genetic engineering, protein engineering, strategies for purification, characterisation and finally how to synthesize a hybrid enzyme of beta glucanases.Enzyme beta glucanases have considerable interest in industrial biotechnology owing to its distinct effect on the hydrolysis of insoluble beta glucan molecules and applications in particular industrial sectors such as food, feed and beverages industries. The beta glucanases are characterized extensively in microorganisms viz. bacteria, fungi and also in plants. A wide varieties of actinobacterial β- glucanases have exclusively active on β-glucan substrates and cleave the mixed linkage β-glucan chains at different points. This is significant for picking precise substrates for the assay of each type of enzymes within this enzyme groups. The well recognized specificity and mechanism of action within the enormous substrates allow to understand that most of them are varied from cellulases, excluding β-1,4-glucanases. The progress in genetic and protein engineering in actinobacterial beta glucanases improves the stability, activity and thermodynamic properties in relation with industrial relevance. This book will be useful for researchers and students engaged in industrial biotechnology, enzyme production, molecular biology, protein engineering and many more.
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    ISBN: 9789811964664
    Series Statement: Interdisciplinary Biotechnological Advances,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6466-4
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    Medicinal Plants of the Asteraceae Family : Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities (2022)
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Biochemistry. ; Plant Science. ; Chemical Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. An overview of medicinal plants of the Asteraceae family and their impact on human health -- Chapter 2. Artemisia annua L.: Traditional uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological activities -- Chapter 3. Artemisia indica Wild.: Ethnobotany, phytochemistry, pharmacological attributes and safety profile -- Chapter 4. Arnica montana L.: Traditional uses, bioactive chemical constituents, and pharmacological activities -- Chapter 5. Aster tataricus L.f.: Ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological activities -- Chapter 6.Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC.: Ethnobotany, phytochemistry, pharmacological attributes and safety profile -- Chapter 7. Carthamus tinctorius L.: Traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological activities -- Chapter 8.Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat.: A Medicinal Plant with Diverse Traditional Uses, Bioactive Constituents, and Pharmacological Activities -- Chapter 9.Crassocephalum crepidioides (Benth.) S.Moore: Traditional uses, chemical constituents and biological activities -- Chapter 10. Dolomiaea costus (Falc.) Kasana & A. K. Pandey: Ethnomedicinal uses, bioactive chemical constituents and Pharmacological activities -- Chapter 11.Eclipta prostata (L.) L.: Traditional use, phytochemistry and pharmacology -- Chapter 12. Helianthus annuus L.: Traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological activities -- Chapter 13. Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn.: Traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological activities.
    Abstract: This book highlights 12 major plants in the Asteraceae family from the aspects of traditional uses as food and medicine, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities. Asteraceae is one of the largest family of flowering plants comprising over 1,600 plant genera and 32,000 plant species. Plants belonging to this family have a long history of being used as medicinal plants for the treatment of various diseases. Many of them are also used in the preparation of foods, beverages, and also used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. In addition, plants such as Artemisia annua have played an important role in the discovery of novel drugs. The book summarizes the traditional uses of the plants in the family Asteraceae and their scientific validation, which helps readers understand their relation and impact on human health. It also explains the Phytochemistry of the species and presents the pharmacological activities and mechanisms in detail. Understanding current scientific knowledge will help in the commercialization of products based on these plants and also helps to find the research gaps that should be fulfilled in the future for their optimal use. It also helps in increasing the awareness of the plant species related to conservation, cultivation, and sustainable utilization. This edited volume comprises chapters contributed by experts from around the world. .
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    Pages: IX, 230 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811960802
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6080-2
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    The Evolution of the Primate Foot : Anatomy, Function, and Palaeontological Evidence (2022)
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    Keywords: Evolution (Biology). ; Anatomy. ; Physical anthropology. ; Physiology. ; Ecology . ; Evolutionary Biology. ; Anatomy. ; Physical-Biological Anthropology. ; Animal Physiology. ; Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Clinical and Evolutionary Perspectives on the Primate Foot: A Historical and Contemporary View -- The Primate Ankle and Hindfoot -- The Primate Midfoot and Human Longitudinal Arch -- The Primate Forefoot -- Myology of the Primate Foot -- The Integument and Associated Structures of the Primate Foot -- Experimental Research on Foot Use and Function During Climbing by Primates -- Foot Posture During Quadrupedal Walking in Primates -- Primate Foot Use During Bipedal Walking -- Running in Addition to Walking Helped Shape the Human Foot -- The Feet of Paleogene Primates -- Miocene Ape Feet -- The Early Hominin Foot -- The Feet of Fossil Homo -- Locomotor behavior of the sloth lemurs (Palaeopropithecidae) and the function and anatomy of a foot adapted for suspensory locomotion -- Recent Developments and Future Directions for the Study of Primate Feet.
    Abstract: The human foot is a unique and defining characteristic of our anatomy. While most primates have grasping, prehensile feet, the human foot stands out as a powerful non-grasping propulsive lever that is central to our evolution as adept bipedal walkers and runners. Very few books have compiled and evaluated key research on the primate foot and provided a perspective on what we know and what we still need to know. This book serves as an essential companion to “The Evolution of the Primate Hand” volume, also in the Developments in Primatology series. This book includes chapters written by experts in the field of morphology and mechanics of the primate foot, the role of the foot in different aspects of primate locomotion (including but not limited to human bipedalism), the “hard evidence” of primate foot evolution including fossil foot bones and fossil footprints, and the relevance of our foot’s evolutionary history to modern human foot pathology. This volume addresses three fundamental questions: (1) What makes the human foot so different from that of other primates? (2) How does the anatomy, biomechanics, and ecological context of the foot and foot use differ among primates and why? (3) How did foot anatomy and function change throughout primate and human evolution, and why is this evolutionary history relevant in clinical contexts today? This co-edited volume, provides, for the first time, a comprehensive review and scholarly discussion of the primate foot from multiple perspectives. It is accessible to readers at different levels of inquiry (e.g., undergraduate/graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, other scholars outside of biological anthropology). This volume provides an all-in‐one resource for research on the comparative and functional morphology and evolution of the primate foot.
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    Pages: XI, 527 p. 104 illus., 52 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031064364
    Series Statement: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-06436-4
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    Concepts and Applications of Remote Sensing in Forestry (2022)
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    Keywords: Forestry. ; Biology. ; Geology. ; Geotechnical engineering. ; Forestry. ; Biological Sciences. ; Geology. ; Geotechnical Engineering and Applied Earth Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Remote Sensing for Forest Inventory and Resources Assessment -- 2. Multiple Sensors and Platforms for Biophysical and Biochemical Characterizations of Various Ecosystem Types of Tropical Forests in Malaysia: Advance, Limitation and Opportunity -- 3. A Review on the Use of LiDAR Remote Sensing for Forest Landscape Restoration -- 4. Assessment and Modeling of Forest Biomass and Carbon Stock and Sequestration using Various Remote Sensing Sensor Systems -- 5. Spatial Modeling of Transport and Resources Accessibility for Protecting Forest Ecosystems Against Forest Fires -- 6. Assessment of Forest Aboveground Biomass Estimation from Superview-1 Satellite Image using Machine Learning Approaches -- 7. Floristic Distribution Modelling for Resource Partitioning of Four Native Tree Species in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Pakistan using Maxent -- 8. Application of Remote Sensing Vegetation Indices for Forest Cover Assessments -- 9. Rainforest Assessment in Brunei Darussalam through Application of Remote Sensing -- 10. Rubber Trees and Biomass Estimation Using Remote Sensing Technology -- 11. The Use of Landsat TM Imagery for the Application of Rubber Tree Area and Stand Volume Predictive Models in Rubber Plantations in Selangor, Malaysia -- 12. Using Historical Disturbance Identified with LandTrendr in Google Earth Engine for Land Cover Mapping of Oil Palm Landscapes -- 13. Geospatial Technology - Unlocking the Management and Monitoring in Malaysian Mangrove Forests -- 14. Effect of Tidal Regime, Relative Sea Level and Wind Intensity on Changes of Mangrove Area using Remote Sensing Approach -- 15. Spatio-temporal Distribution of Mangrove at Kuala Sepetang Forest Reserve, Malaysia using Remotely-sensed Data -- 16. Determination of The Effect of Urban Forests and Other Green Areas on Surface Temperature in Antalya -- 17. Conceptualising the Citizen-Driven Urban Forest Framework to Improve Local Climate Condition: Geospatial Data Fusion and Numerical Simulation -- 18. State-of-the-Art on Airborne LiDAR Applications in the Field of Forest Engineering -- 19. Restoration of Damaged Forest and Roles of Remote Sensing -- 20. Recent Advances in UAV-based Structure-from-motion Photogrammetry for Aboveground Biomass and Carbon Storage Estimations in Forestry -- 21. Hyperspectral Identification of Selected Dipterocarp Montane at the Species Level -- 22. Tree Biophysical Parameters Retrieval from Multi-source Remote Sensing Data Fusion.
    Abstract: This edited book is a collection of information on recent advancements in remote sensing for forestry application. The main focus of this book is to address the novel applications in remote sensing in terms of recent techniques, sensors, methods and data collection. Remote sensing has been used for many decades. Today, remote sensing is heavily utilized in forest management, which is acquired from airborne and space-borne platforms using satellite data. In recent years, there have been rapid advances in the new types of sensors. The new generations of satellite sensors are introduced not only to provide important information on forest ecosystems, but also to improve the techniques and accuracies obtained by the traditional approaches. Researchers have become increasingly aware of the potential of remote sensing to address important forestry issues and challenges. The number of forestry publications using remote sensing has grown very rapidly, and this is noticeable with many recent technologies and applications. This book provides valuable source of reference to foresters, researchers, ecologists, climate change scientists and scholars who use remote sensing in their work. Furthermore, it serves as an academic book for undergraduate and graduate students of forestry, agriculture, natural resources and environmental sciences. The book demonstrates and engages the students how the new advancements in remote sensing technology and theory relate to the many real-world forestry applications. It gives readers deeper understanding on how remote sensing has come a long way and evolved into a mature science in the past five decades.
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    Pages: XVII, 458 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811942006
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4200-6
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    Airborne Particulate Matter : Source, Chemistry and Health (2022)
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    Keywords: Biotic communities. ; Ecology . ; Environmental chemistry. ; Environmental sciences Social aspects. ; Ecosystems. ; Ecology. ; Environmental Chemistry. ; Environmental Social Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Introduction to Airborne Particulate Matter - Source, Chemistry and Health -- 2 Emission Sources of Particulate Matter -- 3 Geographic Distribution and Transport of Atmospheric Particulate Matter -- 4 Airborne particles in indoor and outdoor environments -- 5 High-resolution ambient record of aerosols over Delhi and associated typical health effects -- 6 Characterization of Primary and Secondary Airborne Particulate -- 7 Toxicological implications of fine particulates: sources, chemical composition and possible underlying mechanism -- 8 Bioaerosol and its impact on human health -- 9 Human Health Effects of Particulate Matter -- 10 Impacts and Responses of Particulate Matter Pollution on Vegetation -- 11 Mitigation and Management of Ambient Particulate Matter -- 12 Particulate Matter Regulatory Policies: National and Global Approach. .
    Abstract: This book is about airborne particulate matter, sources, chemistry and health and contained a complete information about their emission source, transport, atmospheric chemistry, distribution at local, regional and global levels, and their level in indoor and outdoor settings. Primary and secondary particulate matters in the ambient atmosphere also describe in detail. Analytical techniques, statistical tools and mathematical models used in airborne particulate research is also described. This book also covers the important aspects of the particulate matter chemistry in atmosphere, and their adverse impact on plant and human health. A detailed insight about the harmful impact of airborne particulate matter (biogenic and anthropogenic both) on different human system is described in detail. The toxicological significance of particulate matter on human body was also mentioned. The mitigation, management and regulatory policies to control ambient particulate matter is also provided. This book is also written in simple language with helpful photographs, diagrams, tables and flowcharts which will make the reader comfortable in understanding the concepts a more relatively easier way. Overall, the present book is a valuable tool for students working in the fields of Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Epidemiology and Agriculture Science. This book also a unique resource for environmental consultants, researchers, policymakers and other professionals involved in air quality, plant and human health.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811653872
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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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    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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    Molecular Systematics of Parasitic Helminths (2022)
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    Keywords: Ecological genetics. ; Evolutionary genetics. ; Parasitology. ; Microbial genetics. ; Microbial ecology. ; Zoology. ; Ecological Genetics. ; Evolutionary Genetics. ; Parasitology. ; Microbial Genetics. ; Environmental Microbiology. ; Zoology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Concept of molecular systematics -- Chapter 2: Parasitic helminths of medical and veterinary importance -- Chapter 3: Overview of parasitic helminth diversity: how molecular systematics is involved -- Chapter 4: Molecular evolution of parasitic helminths -- Chapter 5: Challenges of species delimitation for parasitic helminths -- Chapter 6: Molecular genetic markers: general use in parasitic helminth researches -- Chapter 7: PCR and DNA sequencing: guidelines for PCR, primer design, and sequencing for molecular systematics and identification -- Chapter 8: DNA sequence alignment and phylogenetic inferences: guidelines for analysis and the selection of appropriate methods for molecular systematics -- Chapter 9: Parasitic helminth sample preparation for taxonomic study -- Chapter 10: Molecular systematics of nematodes -- Chapter 11: Molecular systematics of trematodes -- Chapter 12: Molecular systematics of cestodes -- Chapter 13: DNA taxonomy of parasitic helminths -- Chapter 14: Implementation of genetic markers from molecular systematics to DNA taxonomy and field applications -- Chapter 15: Concluding remarks and further prospective.
    Abstract: This book aims to provide fundamental knowledge and information for research in molecular systematics on parasitic helminths (nematode, trematode, cestode). The shreds of evidence of molecular systematics studies will be compiled and discussed in terms of the utilities and pitfalls of the genetic marker used for various purposes, which have been implemented for molecular systematics of parasitic nematodes, cestodes, and trematodes. Moreover, this book will also provide the procedure for research on molecular systematics and DNA taxonomy as the guideline to explore parasitic helminths. Finally, the further perspectives of utilizing genetic markers for molecular studies on parasitic helminths will be addressed in the context of applications from the laboratory to fieldwork such as DNA barcoding and environmental DNA metabarcoding of parasitic helminths. The book will benefit postgraduate students and researchers requiring the detailed knowledge of molecular systematics, as well as researchers desiring a guideline to select genetic markers and analyze DNA sequences to make phylogenetic inferences.
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    Pages: XIX, 396 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811917868
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-1786-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-1786-8
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    Manual to Veterinary Video-Oto-Endoscopy : Use and Utility in Canine and Feline Ear Diseases (2022)
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    Keywords: Veterinary medicine. ; Otorhinolaryngology. ; Physiology. ; Dermatology. ; Veterinary Clinical Medicine. ; Otorhinolaryngology. ; Animal Physiology. ; Dermatology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Technical Information of the Video-Oto-Endoscope -- Chapter 2. Patient Preparation and Otoendoscopy Operative Procedure -- Chapter 3. Ear Anatomy -- Chapter 4. Video Otoscopy Procedures -- Chapter 5. Indications of VOE in Canine and Feline Ear Diseases.
    Abstract: This atlas provides a step-by-step manual in using the video-oto-endoscope (VOE) as a tool to study ear diseases in cats and dogs. Illustrated by numerous high-resolution images and case studies, the book explains in a highly accessible manner when and how to use VOE. It teaches how to differ between a normal and a pathological animal ear and guides the reader in diagnosing a particular disease. The book's main section provides in-depth information on causes, clinical picture, and imaging of ear diseases such as acute otitis externa, chronic otitis externa, and otitis media in small animals. Moreover, the atlas introduces technical fundamentals of the instrument and gives tips for its correct handling and cleaning. Further, readers are instructed on how to best prepare the animal patient for examination by VOE. The atlas addresses veterinary practitioners and veterinary technicians who are interested in performing otological examinations in cats and dogs. .
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    Pages: XIII, 185 p. 252 illus., 236 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030989118
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-98911-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-98911-8
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    Molecular Immunology : How Science Works (2022)
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    Keywords: Immunology. ; Autoimmunity. ; Inflammation. ; Immunogenetics. ; Tumors Immunological aspects. ; Immunology. ; Translational Immunology. ; Autoimmunity. ; Inflammation. ; Immunogenetics. ; Tumour Immunology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Cells and tissues of the immune system -- 2 Innate immunity and inflammation -- 3 Adaptive immunity and antigen receptor diversity -- 4 B cell immunity: BCRs, antibodies and their effector functions -- 5 Antigen-presenting cells and the major histocompatibility complex -- 6 T cell immunity: TCRs and their effector functions -- 7 Immunity to bacterial pathogens and the microbiome -- 8 Immunity to viral pathogens and the virome -- 9 Tolerance and transplantation immunology -- 10 Immunological hypersensitivities: Allergy and autoimmunity -- 11 Cancer immunology.
    Abstract: This textbook aims to describe in a condensed form the essentials of molecular immunology behind bacterial infections, the microbiome, viral infections (such as influenza and COVID-19), organ transplantations, autoimmunity, allergy and tumor immunology. The book emphasizes the impact of immunology in maintaining our health and preventing disease. Our immune system protects us not only from severe consequences of infectious diseases and getting cancer, but is also able to harm us severely via sepsis, cytokine storms and anaphylactic shocks. Molecular understanding of immunology should allow the reader a more rational handling of common diseases, most of which are associated with chronic inflammation.
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    Pages: XV, 219 p. 94 illus., 93 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031040252
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-04025-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-04025-2
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    Biomedical Translational Research : Technologies for Improving Healthcare (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Cancer. ; Technology Sociological aspects. ; Genomics. ; Biomedical Research. ; Cancer Biology. ; Emerging Technologies. ; Genomics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to emerging technologies in biomedical sciences -- Chapter 2. Bioprospecting : boon or curse -- Chapter 3. Growing need for interdisciplinary biomedical research -- Chapter 4. Interplay between theory and experiment : a future approach for biomedical research -- Chapter 5.past, present and future perspectives of biomedical innovation in india -- Chapter 6. Systems biology approaches to study disease comorbidities -- Chapter 7. Bioinformatics the interactome of multidisciplinary approaches -- Chapter 8. Role of artificial intelligence in diagnosis of infectious diseases -- Chapter 9. Dna digital data storage breakthroughs in biomedical research. Chapter 10. Biomedical applications cloud-based iot -- Chapter 11. Next generation sequencing in cancer research -- Chapter 12. Crispr: genome editing and beyond -- Chapter 13. Omics in tuberculosis diagnosis : today and tomorrow -- Chapter 14. Advances in proteomic approaches for chronic kidney disease -- Chapter 15. 3 d bioprinting of tissues and organs : a new paradigm in regenerative medicine and biomedical engineering -- Chapter 16. Virtual planning, rapid prototyping and 3-d printing in orthopedic surgery -- Chapter 17. Tissue chips: contemporary applications and advancementstissue chips: contemporary applications and advancements -- Chapter 18. Flow cytometry for measuring neutrophil function -- Chapter 19. Flow cytometer for understanding genome size variation among medicinal herbs and non-edible oil trees of northeast india -- Chapter 20. Raman spectroscopy applications for bacterial detection -- Chapter 21. Microfluidic point-of-care diagnostic devices: a contemporary relevance. Chapter 22. Fluorescent dots for breast cancer management -- Chapter 23. Molecular mimicry : unravelling the role of autoantibodies in autoimmune diseases and infertility -- Chapter 24. Strategies of vaccine development -- Chapter 25. Preclinical models of intimal hyperplasia and restenosis to predict clinical events and develop novel therapies -- Chapter 26. Sphingolipids : a roadmap from biomarker identification to clinical application -- Chapter 27. Future of gastrointestinal endoscopy -- Chapter 28. Beating heart in a box : the future of cardiac transplant -- Chapter 29. The journey of coronary stent technology -- Chapter 30. Materiovigilance in clinical surgery.
    Abstract: This book, which is the first volume of Biomedical Translational Research, summarizes emerging technologies in healthcare. The book reviews the advancements in biomedical sciences in genomics, immunology, stem cell, tissue engineering, nanotechnology, computational and structural biology, biomedical engineering, and telemedicine biology. The book highlights the applications of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis of infectious diseases and examines the role of system biology approaches for understanding human complexity, variability, and its influence on health and diseases. It presents the applications of flow cytometry in monitoring the progression and treatment of disease. It covers emerging technologies in cancer research, including CRISPR-Cas9, NGS, and nanotechnology. This book is a useful source of information for clinical researchers, basic scientists, biomedical engineers, and computational biologists.
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    ISBN: 9789811643453
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4345-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-4345-3
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    Bacteriophages as Drivers of Evolution : An Evolutionary Ecological Perspective (2022)
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    Keywords: Virology. ; Microbial ecology. ; Virology. ; Microbial Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Bacteriophages, a Brief Introduction -- Chapter 2. A Closer Overview of Phage Infections -- Chapter 3.Evolutionary Biology Basics -- Chapter 4. Brief Introduction to Phage Ecology -- Chapter 5.Bacterial Mutation Associated with Phages: Insertions -- Chapter 6. Bacterial Mutation Associated with Phages: Deletions -- Chapter 7. Genetic Drift and Phages -- Chapter 8. Phages and Asexual Bacterial Populations -- Chapter 9.Phage Impact on Non-Random Mating Among Bacteria -- Chapter 10. Genetic Migration and Phages -- Chapter 11. Bacterial Reproductive Isolation and Its Violation by Phages -- Chapter 12. Phage-Provided Environmental DNA and Superspreading -- Chapter 13. Transduction of Large Amounts of DNA -- Chapter 14. Phage Morons -- Chapter 15. Why Lysogenic Conversion? -- Chapter 16. Prophages Preventing Phage Superinfection -- Chapter 17. Domestication of Phage Genes -- Chapter 18.Resistance to Phages, Part I: Overview -- Chapter 19. Resistance to Phages, Part II: Bacteria Live! -- Chapter 20.Resistance to Phages, Part III: Bacteria Die..-Chapter 21. Bacterial Mutation to Phage Resistance -- Chapter 22. Pleiotropic Costs of Phage Resistance -- Chapter 23. Concepts of Natural Selection in Light of Phage Exposure -- Chapter 24. Frequency-Dependent Selection in Light of Phage Exposure -- Chapter 25. A Primer on Phage-Bacterium Antagonistic Coevolution.
    Abstract: This monograph emphasizes the many facets of bacterial evolution as impacted by bacterial interactions with phages, as well as, to a lesser degree, the evolutionary impact of phages on other organisms, including other phages. The book starts with a general overview of bacteriophages. Topics discussed in detail include but are not limited to mutagenesis, migration, natural selection and genetic drift as the drivers of evolution as well as an extensive discussion from the author’s unique perspective on phage ecology. .
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030943097
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-94309-7
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    The Pathway to Publishing: A Guide to Quantitative Writing in the Health Sciences (2022)
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    Keywords: Medical sciences. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Science Social aspects. ; Communication in science. ; Penmanship. ; Health Sciences. ; Biomedical Research. ; Science and Technology Studies. ; Science Communication. ; Writing Skills.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I. Introduction: The Pathway to Publishing -- Part II. Most common errors -- 1. General research and writing practices -- 2. Content of quantitative papers -- 3. Mechanics of writing -- 4. Grammatical structures and stylistic strategies -- 5. Achieving clarity and conciseness -- 6. Recording scientific data -- 7. Approaching publication -- 8. Slide and poster presentations.
    Abstract: Writing manuscripts is central to the advance of scientific knowledge. For an early career aspiring scientist, writing first author manuscripts is an opportunity to develop critical skills and to credential their expertise. Writing manuscripts, however, is difficult, doubly so for scientists who use English as a second language. Many science students intentionally avoid a writing-intensive curriculum. Careful, thorough reviews of draft manuscripts are difficult to secure, and experienced scientific supervisors face more demands on their time than they have time available. Weak draft manuscripts discourage supervising scientists investing the time to coach revisions. It is easier for experienced scientists to ignore the request, or to simply rewrite the article. Early career scientists are motivated to address these barriers but specific advice is difficult to find, and much of this advice is behind a pay wall. This essential, open access text presents writing lessons organized as common errors, providing students and early-career researchers with an efficient way to learn, and mentors with a quick-reference guide to reviewing. Error descriptions include specific examples drawn from real-world experiences of other early-career writers, and suggestions for how to successfully address and avoid these in the future. Versions of this book have been used by Stanford University, UC Davis, Johns Hopkins, and numerous international institutions and organizations for over a decade. This book is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License "http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", which permits use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made The images or other third party material in this book are included in the book's Creative Commons license, unless indicated otherwise in a credit line to the material. If material is not included in the book's Creative Commons license and your intended use is not permitted by statutory regulation or exceeds the permitted use, you will need to obtain permission directly from the copyright holder.
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    ISBN: 9783030981754
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-98175-4
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    Computer Aided Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery : An Application Guide for Students and Researchers of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2022)
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    Keywords: Pharmaceutical chemistry. ; Pharmacology. ; Drug delivery systems. ; Biotechnology. ; Pharmaceutics. ; Pharmacology. ; Drug Delivery. ; Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: History and Present Scenario of Computers in Pharmaceutical Research and Development.-Historical Developments on Computer Applications in Pharmaceutics -- Computer Aided Formulation Development -- Quality-by-Design in Pharmaceutical Development -- Teaching Principles of DoE as an Element of QbD for Pharmacy Students -- Computer-Assisted Manufacturing of Medicines -- Computer Aided Biopharmaceutical Characterization: Gastrointestinal Absorption Simulation and In Silico Computational Modeling -- Computer Simulation and Modeling in Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics -- Physiologicallly Based Pharmacokinetic Modelling -- Computers in Clinical Development -- Artificial Intelligence (AI) -- Robotic Automation of Pharmaceutical and Life Science Industries -- Soft Robots for the Delivery of Drugs -- Use of Computers and Internet in Scholarly Information Retrieval -- Patent Searching -- Computer Aided Drug Design (CADD) -- Quantitative Structure Property Relationship (QSPR) Modeling Applications in Formulation Development -- Modeling Approaches for Studies of Drug-Polymer Interactions in Drug Delivery Systems -- Computers in Pharmaceutical Analysis -- Telemedicine -- Bioinformatics in Drug-Design and Delivery -- Statistical Modeling Techniques -- Molecular Modelling of Nanoparticles -- Pharmaceutics Informatics: Bio/chemoinformatics in Drug Delivery -- Computer-aided Development and Testing of Human Extra-thoracic Airway Models for Inhalation Drug Delivery.
    Abstract: This book examines the role of computer-assisted techniques for discovering, designing, optimizing and manufacturing new, effective, and safe pharmaceutical formulations and drug delivery systems. The book discusses computational approaches, statistical modeling and molecular modeling for the development and safe delivery of drugs in humans. The application of concepts of QbD (Quality by Design), DoE (Design of Experiments), artificial intelligence and in silico pharmacokinetic assessment/simulation have been made a lot easier with the help of commercial software and expert systems. This title provides in-depth knowledge of such useful software with illustrations from the latest researches. The book also fills in the gap between pharmaceutics and molecular modeling at micro, meso and maro scale by covering topics such as advancements in computer-aided Drug Design (CADD), drug-polymer interactions in drug delivery systems, molecular modeling of nanoparticles and pharmaceutics/bioinformatics. This book provides abundant applications of computers in formulation designing and characterization are provided as examples, case studies and illustrations. Short reviews of software, databases and expert systems have also been added to culminate the interest of readers for novel applications in formulation development and drug delivery. Computer-aided pharmaceutics and drug delivery is an authoritative reference source for all the latest scholarly update on emerging developments in computed assisted techniques for drug designing and development. The book is ideally designed for pharmacists, medical practitioners, students and researchers. .
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811651809
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-5180-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-5180-9
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    Microbes and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma : A Network Spanning Infection and Inflammation (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Medical microbiology. ; Microbial genetics. ; Industrial microbiology. ; Microbiology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Medical Microbiology. ; Microbial Genetics. ; Industrial Microbiology. ; Microbiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Epidemiology of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Indian Scenario -- Chapter 2. Risk factors for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the Indian population -- Chapter 3. Molecular Carcinopathogenesis in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Chapter 4. Inflammation and Infection in Cancer -- Chapter 5. Role of Inflammation and Infection in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Chapter 6. Normal Microbiome of Oral cavity -- Chapter 7. Oral Microbiome in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Chapter 8. Microbial Dysbiosis in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Chapter 9. Bacteria induced carcinopathogenesis in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Chapter 10. Virus induced carcinopathogenesis in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Chapter 11. Fungi: Culprits or Bystanders in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Chapter 12. Microbial ‘omics’ in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Chapter 13. Implications and Future perspectives.
    Abstract: This book helps in understanding the relationship between microorganisms and oral carcinogenesis, and the possible oncogenic mechanisms enhancing the association. The book highlights the association between oral cancer, primarily oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), a major global health problem with high incidence and low survival rates with infection and inflammation. Establishing the association of the oral microbiome with cancer risk may lead to significant advances in the understanding cancer etiology, potentially opening a new research paradigm for cancer prevention. The book takes the readers through interesting topics such as the epidemiology and etiology of OSCC, the hallmarks of cancer, and the role of inflammation in OCSS. It presents the difference between the normal and diseased oral microbiome. It further describes the carcino-pathogenesis of various groups. Finally, it discusses the clinical correlation of the observations and what the future looks like for this area of research. The book is interesting for medical students, researchers and clinicians, alike. The knowledge from the book can be exploited practically and used for designing further experiments.
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    ISBN: 9789811905926
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-0592-6
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    Post-Harvest Processing, Packaging and Inspection of Frozen Shrimp: A Practical Guide (2022)
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    Keywords: Food science. ; Food Analysis. ; Food Safety measures. ; Food Microbiology. ; Food security. ; Food Science. ; Food Analysis. ; Food Safety. ; Food Microbiology. ; Food Security.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. General Discussion -- Chapter 2. Product Description -- Chapter 3. Processing of Shrimp -- Chapter 4. Food Additives and Soaking -- Chapter 5. Defects of Shrimp -- Chapter 6. Traceability in Shrimp -- Chapter 7. Plant Sanitation and Hygiene -- Chapter 8. Packaging, Labeling and Storage -- Chapter 9. Inspection of Frozen Shrimp -- Chapter 10. Laboratory Analysis -- Chapter 11. Shipment and Shipping Documents -- Chapter 12. Audit, Certification and Payment -- Chapter 13. Frozen Shrimp and Other Seafood Based Value-Added Products -- Chapter 14. Recommendation and Conclusion.-.
    Abstract: The book is a practical guide for the various steps in the post-harvest technology of frozen shrimps. Shrimps are one of the most common and popular types of seafood consumed globally. The book discusses some of the most sought-after shrimps such as Penaeus monodon, P. vannamei, and Macrobrachium rosenbergii. Good-quality shrimp is a prerequisite for the seafood business as it is used for human consumption. Lack of proper knowledge in raw materials handling and post-harvest processing is the main obstacle in quality shrimp production. Complex business policy, commitment break in both parties (buyers and sellers), competition with other seafood-producing countries, and fluctuation of currency in international seafood market are the factors affecting international seafood business. This book closes this gap in literature and facilitates the production of excellent-quality exportable frozen shrimp through informed practices from experts. The book includes information about packaging of frozen shrimp, inspection, and shipment. It also compiles different mathematical calculations which are in practiced in the processing industries. The book is essential reading for professionals in the shrimp producing and processing industries. It is also useful for researchers in fisheries science, aquaculture, food technology, and food microbiology.
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    ISBN: 9789811915666
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-1566-6
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    Omics Approach to Manage Abiotic Stress in Cereals (2022)
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    Keywords: Stress (Physiology). ; Plants. ; Plant physiology. ; Plant biotechnology. ; Plant genetics. ; Plant Stress Responses. ; Plant Physiology. ; Plant Biotechnology. ; Plant Genetics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Morphological, architectural and biochemical modifications of cereal crops during abiotic stress -- Chapter 2. Cereal physiology, flowering and grain yield under salinity and drought stress -- Chapter 3. Physiology, flowering and grain yield under abiotic stress imposed by heavy metals -- Chapter 4. Priming effect in developing abiotic stress tolerance in cereals through metabolome reprograming -- Chapter 5. Understanding abiotic stress tolerance in cereals through genomics and proteomics approaches -- Chapter 6. Metabolome analyses in response to diverse abiotic stress -- Chapter 7. Metabolomic profiling of different cereals during biotic and abiotic stresses -- Chapter 8. Plant breeding strategies for abiotic stress tolerance in cereals -- Chapter 9. Transgenic strategies to develop abiotic stress tolerance in cereals -- Chapter 10. Genetically engineered cereals tolerant to abiotic stress -- Chapter 11. Genome editing and CRISPR-Cas technology for enhancing abiotic stress tolerance in cereals -- Chapter 12. Abiotic stress tolerance in cereals through genome editing -- Chapter 13. Varietal physiology, metabolic regulation and molecular responses of rice genotypes to diverse environmental stresses -- Chapter 14. Breeding and Omics Approaches to Understand Abiotic Stress Response in Rice -- Chapter 15. Genomics and transcriptomics approaches to understand abiotic stress response in rice -- Chapter 16. Biochemical and molecular mechanism of wheat to diverse environmental stresses -- Chapter 17. How microRNAs Regulate Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Wheat? A Snapshot -- Chapter 18. Molecular-genetic studies, breeding and genomics-based approaches to develop abiotic stress tolerance in sorghum -- Chapter 19. MicroRNAs shape the Tolerance Mechanisms against Abiotic Stress in Maize -- Chapter 20. Transcriptome, proteome and metabolome profiling for abiotic stress tolerance in maize and barley -- Chapter 21. Omics tools to understand abiotic stress response and adaptation in rye, oat and barley -- Chapter 22. Genomic tools and proteomic determinants for abiotic stress tolerance in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) and foxtail millet (Setaria italica L.) -- Chapter 23. Advancement in Omics Technologies for Enhancing Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Finger millet -- Chapter 24. Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) response and tolerance to abiotic stress -- Chapter 25. Abiotic Stress Response and Adoption of Triticale.
    Abstract: The edited book highlights various emerging Omics tools and techniques that are currently being used in the analysis of responses to different abiotic stress in agronomically important cereals and their applications in enhancing tolerance mechanism. Plants are severely challenged by diverse abiotic stress factors such as low water availability (drought), excess water (flooding/ waterlogging), extremes of temperatures (cold, chilling, frost, and heat), salinity, mineral deficiency, and heavy metal toxicity. Agronomically important cereal crops like Rice, Wheat, Maize, Sorghum, Pearl Millet, Barley, Oats, Rye, Foxtail Millets etc. that are the major sources of food material and nutritional components for human health are mostly exposed to abiotic stresses during the critical phases of flowering and grain yield. Different Omics platforms like genomics, transcriptomics proteomics, metabolomics and phenomics, in conjunction with breeding and transgenic technology, and high throughput technologies like next generation sequencing, epigenomics, genome editing and CRISPR-Cas technology have emerged altogether in understanding abiotic stress response and strengthening defense and tolerance mechanism of different cereals. This book is beneficial to different universities and research institutes working with different cereal crops in the areas of stress physiology, stress-associated genes and proteins, genomics, proteomics, genetic engineering, and other fields of molecular plant physiology. The book can also be used as advanced textbook for the course work of research and master’s level students. It will be of use to people involved in ecological studies and sustainable agriculture. The proposed book bring together the global leaders working on environmental stress in different cereal crops and motivate scientists to explore new horizons in the relevant areas of research.
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    Pages: IX, 615 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811901409
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-0140-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-0140-9
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    Oxidative Stress and Toxicity in Reproductive Biology and Medicine : A Comprehensive Update on Male Infertility- Volume One (2022)
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    Keywords: Toxicology. ; Reproductive health. ; Reproduction. ; Physiology. ; Cytology. ; Developmental biology. ; Environmental chemistry. ; Toxicology. ; Reproductive Medicine. ; Reproductive Physiology. ; Cell Biology. ; Developmental Biology and Stem Cells. ; Environmental Chemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Oxidative stress and toxicity in reproductive biology and medicine: Historical perspectives and future horizons in male fertility -- Reactive Oxygen Species in the Reproductive System: Sources and Physiological Roles -- Pathological Roles of Reactive Oxygen Species in Male Reproduction -- Molecular Interactions Associated with Oxidative Stress Mediated Male Infertility: Sperm and Seminal Plasma Proteomics -- Unraveling the Molecular Impact of Sperm DNA Damage on Human Reproduction -- Role of Infection and Leukocytes in Male Infertility -- Bacteriospermia and Male Infertility: Role of Oxidative Stress -- Oxidant-Sensitive Inflammatory Pathways and Male Reproductive Functions -- Oxidative Stress and Idiopathic Male Infertility -- Oxidative Stress and Varicocele-Associated Male Infertility -- Oxidative Stress in Men with Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Mechanisms and Management of Reproductive Dysfunction -- Metabolic dysregulation and sperm motility in male infertility -- Tale of viruses in male infertility -- Pathogenesis of Viral Infections and Male Reproductive Health: An Evidence-Based Study -- Sperm redox system equilibrium: Implications for fertilization and male fertility.
    Abstract: This book discusses the role of oxidative stress in human reproduction with a focus on men’s health. The physiological roles of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in male fertility are the focus in this book. This topic is important because oxidative stress is a result of the imbalance between ROS and antioxidants in the body which may lead to sperm damage (DNA or count), deformity, and eventually, male infertility. Therefore, for a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms related to male genotoxicity and its regulation in infertility, this book provides an up-to-date view on the impact of oxidative stress factors in male reproduction . The main aim of this book is to collect a series of research articles and reviews from a diverse group of scientists to share their research work on the role of ROS or oxidative stress in physiological and pathological states in relation to (in)fertility in the male. This book presents various state-of-the-art chapters of the recent progress in the field of cellular toxicology and clinical manifestations of various issues related to men’s health and fertility. Topics include cell signaling, DNA damage and infertility, the pathophysiology of disease instigation and distribution, immune toxicity and prevention.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030893408
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1358
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-89340-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-89340-8
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    Tight Junctions (2022)
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    Keywords: Cytology. ; Neurosciences. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Pharmacology. ; Cell Biology. ; Neuroscience. ; Biomedical Research. ; Pharmacology.
    Description / Table of Contents: A historical and evolutionary view of tight junctions -- Tricellular tight junctions -- Mechanosensitivity of tight junctions -- Intracellular traffic and non-canonical roles of ZO-2 protein -- Impact of claudin-2 and occludin expression in inflammation disorders -- Tight junctions in the inflamed gut -- Intestinal barrier disruption by enteropathogenic Escherichia coli -- Tight junction barrier function regulation by microbiota -- Claudin-7 participation in cell-substrate adhesion, cell migration, salt balance in the renal collecting duct and gut cell renewal and differentiation -- Regulation of the alveolar epithelial barrier by claudin-5 -- Regulation of the blood-retinal barrier by occludin phosphorylation, norrin and sonic hedgehog signaling -- Transmigration of metastatic cells through the blood-brain barrier -- Endocytosis of tight junction proteins -- Regulated degradation of claudins. .
    Abstract: This volume explores the dynamic topic of tight junctions. The book focuses on tight junctions' role in sealing adjacent epithelial cells in a narrow band just beneath their apical surface. The book explains how tight junctions consist of a network of claudins and other proteins, and delves into how they hold cells together and form functional and protective barriers, regulating the passage of molecules and ions through the space between cells. The book opens with a discussion of the evolution of research on tight junctions, discussing a range of primary areas of growth, including the current knowledge on the particular physiological function of different claudins due to the development of an array of knock out mice. The chapters also explore in-depth studies of tight junctions in specific tissues (gut, lung and endothelia). This book offers a comprehensive understanding on post-translational modifications of occludin and its impact on tight junction function, as well as the molecular composition and function of tricellular tight junctions. This volume is particularly relevant to students and scientists in neuroscience, cell biology, physiology, cell differentiation, and cancer research.
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    Pages: XII, 334 p. 47 illus., 44 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030972042
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-97204-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-97204-2
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    Urban Design and Planning for Age-Friendly Environments Across Europe: North and South : Developing Healthy and Therapeutic Living Spaces for Local Contexts (2022)
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    Keywords: Urban ecology (Biology). ; Geography. ; Public health. ; Medicine, Preventive. ; Health promotion. ; Urban Ecology. ; Regional Geography. ; Public Health. ; Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction (Elisa Pozo Menéndez) -- Part 1. The post-pandemic city for healthy ageing and wellbeing -- Chapter 1. Urban planning and health equity. Integrating global and European perspectives in local (Ângela Freitas) -- Chapter 2. Social innovation and adaptability for ageing in place in cities: a comparison between France and Japan (Camille Picard) -- Chapter 3. Silver cities: attractive cities for elderly (Montserrat Calvo) -- Chapter 4. Quality of life, living arrangements and care support for the older population (Carmen Rodriguez-Blazquez) -- Chapter 5. Active Ageing and Age-Friendly Communities: constructing an image of old age and ageing (Gloria Fernández-Mayoralas) -- Chapter 6. Comprehensive perspective of care design for the accompaniment of the person during the life journey (Álvaro García Soler) -- Chapter 7. Resilient cities and built environment. Urban design, citizens and health. Learning from COVID-19 experiences (Miguel Padeiro) -- Part 2. An inclusive environment: alternatives and challenges for ageing in place in North and South European Cities -- Chapter 8. Framework for inclusive residential projects for all: further research lines (Rose Gilroy) -- Chapter 9. Housing for an active ageing. Learning and outcomes from the Danish paradigm and the application to the Spanish context. Lugaritz Lifetime Homes in Donostia - San Sebastián (Heitor García Lantarón) -- Chapter 10. Development and Management of Cohousing Initiatives for a Friendly Ageing in Spain (Fermina Rojo-Pérez) -- Chapter 11. An evidence-based approach to optimize age-care facility design for People with Dementia (Neveen Hamza) -- Chapter 12. Thermal comfort for older population in Spain. Diagnosis and strategies for a climate change scenario (Emilia Román López) -- Chapter 13. Use of public spaces by older adults. Comparison among Madrid and Newcastle Upon Tyne (María Teresa Baquero Larriva) -- Chapter 14. Greenery urban design for good mental health. Analysis of a vulnerable district of Madrid (Elisa Pozo Menéndez) -- Chapter 15. Dementia-friendly communities and challenges from built environment design. The Belgian case (Veerle Baert) -- Chapter 16. The covered market between crossroads and narration of memories. A brief glimpse of an Italian market and the imagery that runs through it between past and present (Caterina Gallerani) -- Chapter 17. Inclusive innovation for age-friendly environments. The role of Living Labs dynamics in territories (Luciana Castro Gonçalves) -- Chapter 18. Citizen engagement: inclusive methodologies towards creating a city for all ages (Barbara Douglas) -- Chapter 19. Eleven study cases across Europe (Elisa Pozo Menéndez) -- Chapter 20. Learning and general principles for healthy and inclusive design considering regional context (Elisa Pozo Menéndez) -- Chapter 21. Conclusion and recommendations for further work (Elisa Pozo Menéndez).
    Abstract: This book represents a multidisciplinary and international vision across different countries in Europe that are facing similar challenges about ageing and quality of life in present cities. It is divided in three main topics from the global context of health in cities and reduction of health inequities to the current research of different study cases, focusing on residential models and the relationship with the built environment. The third chapter illustrates best practices with some study cases from different cities in Europe. Friendlier environments for older people come together with the need of innovation, smart and updated technologies, healthier environments and mitigation of climate change. Health re-appears nowadays as one of the priorities for urban planning and design, not only for the communicable diseases and the effect of the pandemics, but also for the non-communicable diseases, that were also triggering the wellbeing and equity of our cities. Indeed, the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted health inequities and vulnerabilities of those areas of the city that were already deprived and facing other health problems, such as obesity, diabetes, social isolation, respiratory problems or mental health issues, specifically applying for vulnerable groups. Older adults have been one of the most affected groups from the pandemic’s threats and derived consequences. In this context, the care crisis arises intertwined with the design and planning of our cities, where there is an urgent need to regenerate our environments with a perspective of sustainability, inclusion, and health prevention and promotion. From the global urban challenges to the specific contextualisation of each city and study cases, each chapter offers an updated insight of the main questions that we should consider to address urban planning and design from the perspective of ageing and social inclusion in European cities.
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    Pages: XXVIII, 469 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030938758
    Series Statement: Future City, 19
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-93875-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-93875-8
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    Agricultural Biotechnology in Sub-Saharan Africa : Capacity, Enabling Environment and Applications in Crops, Livestock, Forestry and Aquaculture (2022)
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    Keywords: Agriculture. ; Veterinary medicine. ; Plant biotechnology. ; Vertebrates. ; Animal biotechnology. ; Agriculture. ; Veterinary Science. ; Plant Biotechnology. ; Vertebrate Zoology. ; Animal Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: The agriculture sector in Sub-Saharan Africa and the promise of biotechnology -- The state of capacities for agricultural biotechnology applications in the crop and livestock sectors -- The state of the enabling environment for agricultural biotechnology applications in the crop and livestock sectors -- The state of applications and impacts of biotechnology in the crop sector -- The state of applications and impacts of biotechnology in the livestock sector -- The state of capacities, enabling environment, applications and impacts of biotechnology in the forestry sector -- The state of capacities, enabling environment, applications and impacts of biotechnology in the aquaculture sector -- Overall status, gaps and opportunities in agricultural biotechnology in Sub-Saharan Africa. .
    Abstract: This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the application level for various agricultural biotechnologies across Sub-Saharan Africa. The authors examine the capacity available as well as the enabling environment, including policy and investments, for facilitating agricultural biotechnology development and use in the region. For each Sub-Saharan country, the status of biotechnology application is assessed in four major sectors; Crops, Livestock, Forestry and Aquaculture. Examples such as the number and requisite skill levels of trained personnel, biosafety frameworks and public awareness are surfaced in these chapters. This work also discusses the impact of push-pull factors on research, training and food security and identifies opportunities for investment in biotechnology and local agribusiness. Development partners, policy makers, agricultural consultants as well as scientists and private sector investors with an interest in biotechnology initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa will find this collection an important account to identify key gaps in capacity and policy, as well as priority areas going forward. The volume highlights ways to develop technology and increase agricultural production capacity through international cooperation and inclusive economic growth, making it a valuable practice guide in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, in particular SDG 2 Zero Hunger and SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth. Clear case studies round off the reading experience.
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    Pages: XVII, 197 p. 16 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031043499
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-04349-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-04349-9
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    Small Millet Grains : The Superfoods in Human Diet (2022)
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    Keywords: Food science. ; Food security. ; Food Analysis. ; Chemistry. ; Agriculture. ; Nutrition   . ; Food Science. ; Food Security. ; Food Chemistry. ; Agriculture. ; Nutrition.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Small Millets: An Overview -- Chapter 2. Nutritional Profile of Small Millets -- Chapter 3. Processing of Small Millets -- Chapter 4. Effect of Processing on Antioxidant Potential and Antinutritional Factors in Small Millets -- Chapter 5. Small Millets Based Traditional and Unconventional Food Products -- Chapter 6. Small Millets Functional Foods -- Chapter 7. Small Millets Based Baby Food -- Chapter 8. Small Millets: Path to Food and Nutrition Security.
    Abstract: This book discusses the various aspects of the health and nutritional benefits of the wonder grains, small millets. It introduces the readers to the historical use of small millet grains in the diet of humans. It further discusses the consumption and strategies to improve the global production of these nutrient-dense grains. The book outlines how the inclusion of small millet as a staple could prevent nutritional deficiency diseases, hidden hunger, and non-communicable diseases. Different chapters of the book provide information about the nutritional profile of popular small millet grains. It also includes information about the effects of processing on the dietary factors in the grains. It describes the traditional food products as well as unconventional products from small millet. It advises the readers on the best ways to consume this super-food. The book also highlights the role of small millet as a functional food. It highlights how this food can address the challenge of nutritional security.
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    Pages: XVII, 190 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811693069
    Series Statement: Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9306-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-9306-9
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    Neurosurgery for Spasticity : A Practical Guide for Treating Children and Adults (2022)
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    Keywords: Medical sciences. ; Neurology . ; Orthopedics. ; Pediatrics. ; Health Sciences. ; Neurology. ; Orthopaedics. ; Pediatrics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1) Introduction -- Chapter 2) History of Neurosurgical Treatment for Spasticity -- Chapter 3) Anatomical Bases of Tone and Spasticity -- Chapter 4) Assessment of Spasticity in Adults -- Chapter 5) Decision-Making for Adults with Disabling Spasticity -- Chapter 6) Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy -- Chapter 7) Botulinum Toxin Injections for Spasticity -- Chapter 8) Peripheral Neurotomy -- Chapter 9) Surgery in the Dorsal Root Entry Zone -- Chapter 10) Spasticity and Hypertonia in Cerebral Palsy: Mechanisms and Surgical Implications -- Chapter 11) Assessment of Spasticity in Pediatric Patients -- Chapter 12) Decision-Making for Neurosurgical Treatment in Children with Disabling Spasticity -- Chapter 13) Dorsal Rhizotomy for Children with Cerebral Palsy -- Chapter 14) Neuro-Orthopedic Surgery for Correction of Spastic Disorders -- Chapter 15) Management of Neurogenic Overactive Bladder -- Chapter 16) Brief on Decision-Making for Neurosurgery of Spasticity in Adults and Children -- Chapter 17) Scales and Forms to Be Used in Practice.
    Abstract: The book, in its second edition, is devoted to the neurosurgical management of spasticity and focal dystonia. Starting with a chapter on the anatomical and physiological bases of spasticity and a short history of its neurosurgical treatment, it describes the neurosurgical methods currently available. As management differs between adults and children, the book is also structured accordingly, including evaluation, decision-making, Intrathecal Baclofen therapy (ITB), Botulinum toxin therapy and Surgery. The large spectrum of scales for assessing hypertonia, spasticity, dystonia, contracture and joint/bone deformities, as well as the scoring systems for quantifying functional abilities are critically reviewed. Beyond ITB, the neurosurgical options covered include the microsurgical procedures focusing on the peripheral nerves, dorsal roots, Dorsal Root Entry Zone and spinal cord, and their intra-operative monitoring. In this second edition, the orthopedic surgical interventions available will take a large place, either as alternative solutions , or even better as important complements after spasticity be solved by the neurosurgical treatments. Based on surgical experience collected with more than a thousand and eight-hundred patients, the book gathers the most important aspects of our present understanding, presented using a practical, educational approach. It stresses the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, including neurologists, pediatricians and rehabilitation specialists. Close collaborations with other surgical disciplines like orthopedic surgery and neuro-urology are outlined.
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    Edition: 2nd ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030927172
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-92717-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-92717-2
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    Studies to Combat COVID-19 using Science and Engineering (2022)
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    Keywords: Microbial ecology. ; Materials science. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Virology. ; Therapeutics. ; Vaccines Biotechnology. ; Biomaterials. ; Microbial Ecology. ; Materials Science. ; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering. ; Virology. ; Therapeutics. ; Biomaterials-Vaccines.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. General Information about Viruses -- Chapter 2.INFECTION -- Chapter 3.Infection and Materials: The Role of Materials’ Surfaces as Interfaces between Materials and the Microbial/Virus Environments -- Chapter 4.Viral Behaviors on Materials and the International Standard between Materials and Microbial/Viral Environments -- Chapter 5.The Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 -- Chapter 6.Computational Modeling of Aerosol Transmission of COVID-19 -- Chapter 7. Respiratory Virus Deposition and Resuspension from Indoor Surfaces -- Chapter 8. Surveillance of Wastewater for COVID-19 -- Chapter 9. Distributed Consensus based COVID-19 Hotspot -- Chapter 10.Antiviral Drugs, Antibodies, and Vaccines for COVID-19 -- Chapter 11. Controlling COVID-19 and Preparing for Future Pandemics -- Chapter 12.Pandemic and Reform in Funeral Services.
    Abstract: This unique book provides excellent examples of ongoing, leading-edge research related to viruses, especially COVID-19. It is written from the viewpoint of various scientific fields including materials science. It introduces and describes viruses (submicroscopic infectious agents that replicate inside the living cells of an organism), various infections caused by viruses (human to human, human to other organisms to humans, humans to materials to humans, etc.), not only from the viewpoint of medical research but also from other scientific disciplines. A major focus of the book is the COVID-19 virus. Highlighted topics include the evolution of COVID-19, transmission of virus particles through the air, virus spread through various materials, detection of the virus by testing wastewater, the development and testing of vaccines and therapeutic drugs, and the preparation for future viruses and pandemics. This includes reform in funeral services to properly and safely accommodate very large numbers of bodies in a pandemic, like those seen in New York City when it was the epicenter for the virus in the United States. This book serves as an excellent and very informative guide (practical book) for engineers and researchers of various backgrounds and as a great academic textbook.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811913563
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-1356-3
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    Understanding Body Shapes of Animals : Shapes as mechanical constructions and Systems moving on minimal energy level (2022)
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    Keywords: Anatomy. ; Paleontology . ; Zoology. ; Evolution (Biology). ; Physiology. ; Mechanics. ; Anatomy. ; Paleontology. ; Zoology. ; Evolutionary Biology. ; Animal Physiology. ; Classical Mechanics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter1: Why this book? -- Chapter2: Head -- Chapter3: Axial skeleton in aquatic animals -- Chapter4: Axial skeleton and muscle arrangement in terrestrial tetrapods -- Chapter5: What have the extremities of “lower tetrapods” in common? And Why? -- Chapter6: Birds -- Chapter7: Land-living mammals -- Chapter8: Primates, the group including humans -- Chapter9: Evolution of hominids -- Chapter10: Summary, Conclusions and Open questions.
    Abstract: This book discusses how and why animals evolved into particular shapes. The book identifies the physical laws which decide over the evolutionary (selective) value of body shape and morphological characters. Comparing the mechanical necessities with morphological details, the author attempts to understand how evolution works, and which sorts of limitations are set by selection. The book explains morphological traits in more biomechanical detail without getting lost in physics, or in methods. Most emphasis is placed on the proximate question, namely the identification of the mechanical stresses which must be sustained by the respective body parts, when they move the body or its parts against resistance. In the first part of the book the focus is on ‘primitive’ animals and later on the emphasis shifts to highly specialized mammals. Readers will learn more about living and fossil animals. A section of the book is dedicated to human evolution but not to produce another evolutionary tree, nor to refine a former one, but to contribute to answering the question: “WHY early humans have developed their particular body shape".
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030276683
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-27668-3
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    Health Professions and Academia : How to Begin Your Career (2022)
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    Keywords: Medical sciences. ; Medical education. ; Health Sciences. ; Medical Education.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. What is Academia All About? Academic Career Roles and Responsibilities -- Chapter 3. Leveraging the Value of Diversity in the Academic Workforce -- Chapter 4. Integrating Community Service into Your Career Success -- Chapter 5. Realizing Your Leadership Potential -- Chapter 6. Building your Social Capital through Mentorship -- Chapter 7. The Scholarly Educator -- Chapter 8. Advancing Change through Discovery -- Chapter 9. Telling Your Story: Resume, CV, and Applications -- Chapter 10. The Profile of a Competitive Applicant.
    Abstract: This book increases undergraduate and graduate students' awareness of, interest in, and preparedness for academic health professions careers. It includes invaluable chapters that emphasize the importance of developing self-efficacy, knowledge, skills, and experiences not just for their resume but to build a foundation to strengthen students for the rest of their professional careers. The book provides the reader with basic information, tools, and a competitive edge through inspirational narratives from diverse graduate students and faculty, self-assessment exercises, and case-based discussion. These invaluable, authentic narratives will inspire, hearten, and encourage readers to pursue their health professional and academic careers confidently. Additionally, chapters outline the necessary tools for getting the most out of one's educational, research, service and leadership activities and optimize their competitiveness for graduate school and as pre-faculty. Unique, timely, and comprehensive, Health Professions and Academia provides undergraduate and graduate students with content to develop as competitive applicants to health-related graduate school and build a foundation from which they can establish successful careers in academia as future faculty, senior administrative leaders, and change agents.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030942236
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-94223-6
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    Biotechnology and Conservation of Cultural Heritage (2022)
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    Keywords: Industrial microbiology. ; Cultural property Protection. ; Historic preservation. ; Biofilms. ; Microbial ecology. ; Industrial Microbiology. ; Conservation and Preservation. ; Biofilms. ; Environmental Microbiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Biodeterioration -- Chapter 2: Bioaerosol -- Chapter 3: Biocide -- Chapter 4: Biocleaning -- Chapter 5: Innovative and integrate strategies. Case studies -- Chapter 6: Taxidermal preparations of an extinct Sicilian wolf population (Canis lupus Linnaeus, 1758): Biological studies and Restoration.
    Abstract: This second fully updated and extended edition of Biotechnology and Conservation of Cultural Heritage provides in-depth insights into the role of different microorganisms and microbial compounds in biodeterioration, conservation and restoration of artworks and artifacts. Latest methods to detect, remove and prevent microbial colonization on artwork surfaces and in air environments of libraries and museums are discussed and illustrated by engaging case studies. Furthermore, this edition covers new case studies on Archaeobiology, exploring ways to perform the molecular biology characterization, restoring and protecting museum taxidermal specimens, preserving and guaranteeing the future integrity. Finally, the use of halloysite-nanotubes is investigated to set up innovative protocols in consolidation and long-term protection of waterlogged and archaeological wood. This book addresses to Biologists, Microbiologists, Conservation Scientists and Conservators who are interested in understanding the role of microorganisms and bioactive molecules in conservation projects. .
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    Edition: 2nd ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030975852
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-97585-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-97585-2
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    Agrochemicals in Soil and Environment : Impacts and Remediation (2022)
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Biotechnology. ; Nanotechnology. ; Plant Science. ; Agriculture. ; Agronomy. ; Biotechnology. ; Nanotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Agrochemicals in Soil and Environment: An Overview -- Chapter 2. Agrochemicals- Provenance, Environmental Fate and Remediation Measures -- Chapter 3. Impact of Agrochemicals on Soil Microbiota -- Chapter 4. Agriculture Pollution in Kerala, India with Special Reference to Endosulphan -- Chapter 5. An Intergenerational Community-Based Approach to Safe Farming and Environmental Health -- Chapter 6. Guidance on Pesticides Handling in Farming -- Chapter 7. Impact of Pesticides, Herbicides and Insecticides on the Ecosystem -- Chapter 8. Pesticides and its Effects on Plants: A Case Study of Deltamethrin -- Chapter 9. The Use of Glyphosate in Regions of Argentina and Colombia and its Socio-environmental Impacts -- Chapter 10. Impact of Insecticides on Soil and Environment and their Management Strategies -- Chapter 11. Role of Insect Pest Management in Agriculture Conservation -- Chapter 12. Mobility of Trace Elements in Agricultural Soils- Chapter 13. The effects of nutrient enrichment on nutrient-poor ecosystems: Insights from the study of serpentine soil plant relations -- Chapter 14. Soil Erosion and Sedimentation - A Source of Contamination and Impact on Agriculture Productivity -- Chapter 15. Plastics in the Soil Environment: An Overview -- Chapter 16. Lead and cadmium contamination in the soil environment: Impacts on plant growth and human health -- Chapter 17. Heavy metals contamination on farmlands in the crude oil exploration area -- Chapter 18. Effect of Trace Elements in Soils and Its Management -- Chapter 19. Remediation of Agrochemicals in Soil and Environment -- Chapter 20. Alleviation in the Toxicity of Heavy Metals on Agricultural Crops by Metal Resistant Bacteria -- Chapter 21. Bioremediation Strategies to Mitigate the Impact of Atrazine in the Environment: Recent Advances and Prospects. Chapter 22. Aspergillus Mediated Bioremediation of Agrochemicals- Current Progress and Future Perspectives -- Chapter 23. Implications of Phytohormones as Agro-chemicals under Dynamic Environmental Conditions -- Chapter 24. Role of Genetically Modified Bacteria for Alleviating of Agrochemical Impact on the Environment -- Chapter 25. ‘Omics Perspective’ - Molecular Blue-print for Agrochemical Remediation -- Chapter 26. Impact and Remediation of Agrochemicals in Soil and Environment: Conclusions and Future Perspectives.
    Abstract: This volume ‘Agrochemicals in Soil and Environment: Impacts and Remediation’ is a comprehensive collection of important literature on agrochemical contamination. The main focus of this book is to point out undesirable changes in biological, physical and chemical characteristics of agricultural soils and its impacts on global agricultural crop productivity. Soil is one of the important resources of basic needs for our sustenance but due to various anthropogenic activities like urbanization and industrialization, the soil is losing its basic quality characteristics. Soil microorganisms, water holding capacity, minerals, salts and nutrients are under the direct threat due to agrochemicals therefore, agricultural sector is facing a serious challenge. Lack of proper knowledge and luxurious applications of agrochemicals resulting into degradation and deterioration of soil quality, loss of soil and crop productivity and threatening the food security. Therefore, it is imperative to develop indices, indicators and soil parameters for the monitoring and impact assessment of agricultural contaminants. Further, biotic and abiotic stresses and their tolerance mechanisms in plants in relation to the soil contaminants such as toxic pollutants, heavy metals, inorganic and organic matters, variety of pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, agricultural runoffs and solid wastes, and chemical fertilizers are also highlighted in this volume. This book also discusses causes of reduced agriculture productivity and suggests sustainable measures such as plant-based technologies, bioremediation and nanotechnology, that can be used to overcome the crop losses. The book is interest to research students, teachers, agricultural scientists, agronomists, environmentalists as well as policy makers.
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    Pages: XXVI, 612 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811693106
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9310-6
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    High Altitude Sickness – Solutions from Genomics, Proteomics and Antioxidant Interventions (2022)
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    Keywords: Human physiology. ; Life sciences. ; Cytology. ; Human Physiology. ; Life Sciences. ; Cell Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Introduction to High Altitude and Hypoxia -- 2 High altitude sickness: environmental stressor and altered physiological response -- 3 High-Altitude Related Diseases: Milder Effects, HACE, HAPE, and Effect on Various Organ Systems -- 4 High altitude-induced Oxidative stress, Rheumatoid Arthritis and proteomic alteration -- 5 Oxidative Stress, ROS generation and Associated Molecular Alterations in High Altitude Hypoxia -- 6 Oxidative Stress, ROS generation and Associated Molecular Alterations in High Altitude Hypoxia -- 7 Current problems in diagnosis and treatment of high altitude sickness -- 8 Proteomics as a potential tool for biomarker discovery -- 9 Serum and Plasma Proteomics for High-Altitude Related Biomarker Discovery -- 10 Saliva Proteomics As Non-Invasive Application For Biomarker Studies -- 11 Role of genomics, proteomics and antioxidant interventions in preventing High Altitude Sickness -- 12 High Altitude Sickness And Antioxidant Interventions -- 13 Antioxidant therapy for high altitude sickness and Nano-medicine.
    Abstract: This book reviews the recent advances in the development of proteomics-based biomarkers for the non-invasive diagnosis of altitude sickness and explores the potential of antioxidant therapy for this sickness. The first chapters introduce the associated pathophysiology and provide mechanistic insights into the enhanced generation of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS), which leads to an increase in oxidative damage to lipids, proteins, and DNA. The book then highlights the current problems relating to the diagnosis and treatment of altitude sickness and summarizes novel approaches for identifying potential biomarkers and therapeutics. Lastly, it explores the therapeutic efficacy of antioxidant agents.
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    Pages: XI, 223 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811910081
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-1008-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-1008-1
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    Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Mysticetes (2022)
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Zoology. ; Biodiversity. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Conservation Biology. ; Ecology. ; Zoology. ; Biodiversity.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction: Christopher Clark and Ellen Garland -- Ch 1: Overview. Christopher Clark -- Ch. 2: Anatomy and physiology. Joy Reidenberg -- Ch. 3: Movement, Residency & Migration. Alex Zerbini and Sue Moore,- Ch. 4: Feeding strategies. Ari Friedlaender -- Ch. 5: Molecular genetics. Emma Carroll -- Ch. 6: Social organization. Peter Tyack -- Ch. 7: Ethological and bioacoustic variability. Christopher Clark -- Ch. 8: Baleen whale culture. Ellen Garland and Emma Carroll -- Ch. 9: Blue whale – Global diversity & behavioral variability in a specialist. Ana Sirovic -- Ch. 10: Humpback whale – Global diversity & behavioral plasticity in a court jester. Rebecca Dunlop -- Ch. 11: Humpback whale song - Global diversity & behavioral plasticity in a court jester. Danielle Cholewiak, Sal Cerchio and Ellen Garland -- Ch. 12: Bowhead whale – Acoustic variability in the almost-a-right whale that went north. Kate Stafford -- Ch. 13: Right whales - From north to south, what’s the big difference? Susan Parks -- Ch. 14: Minke Whale – Diversity and variability. Denise Risch -- Ch. 15: Omura’s Whale – An enigma. Sal Cerchio. .
    Abstract: In this book, an international team of leading marine mammal scientists, with a remarkably diverse set of backgrounds and areas of expertise, lead you through a synthesis of current knowledge on baleen whales. Baleen whales are the largest animals ever to have lived on this planet. They also have the lowest and most intense voices on Earth, most likely evolved to take advantage of ocean acoustic transmission conditions so as to be detectable across ocean basins. Some baleen whales can live to be 150-200 years old. They migrate many thousands of kilometers between feeding and breeding areas. They produce songs and calls that serve as behavioral foundations for establishing, maintaining and expanding their cultural identities. To conclude that we know the behavioral limits of these large brained, long-lived animals would be naïve. As baleen whale scientists, we are still beginning to comprehend the enormous complexities and natural histories of these remarkable animals. Today, the fact that whales sing is known throughout much of the world. This awareness started 50 years ago with the publication and popularization of a collection of humpback song recordings that motivated research into baleen whale behavioral ethology. In this book’s chapters, a reader’s experiences will stretch from learning about baleen whale laryngeal anatomy associated with their different voices to learning about the vast ocean areas over which their voices can be heard and the emerging complexities of their culturally defined societies. These are accompanied by chapters on the fundamental ethological contexts of socializing, migrating, and foraging. Two common themes permeate the book. One theme highlights the phenomenal increase in scientific knowledge achieved through technological advancements. The other theme recognizes the impacts of human-made activities on ocean acoustic environments and the resultant influences on the health and survival of individual whales and their populations. Although the book is intentionally ambitious in its scope, as scientists, we fully recognize that baleen whale science is still in its infancy. Many profound revelations await discovery by cohorts of young, multi-talented explorers, some of whom are stretching their wings in this volume and some of whom are reading these scientific stories for the first time.
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    Pages: XVI, 384 p. 87 illus., 62 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030984496
    Series Statement: Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Marine Mammals,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-98449-6
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    Biosensing and Micro-Nano Devices : Design Aspects and Implementation in Food Industries (2022)
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    Keywords: Food science. ; Materials. ; Detectors. ; Nanotechnology. ; Nanoelectromechanical systems. ; Food Science. ; Sensors and biosensors. ; Food Nanotechnology. ; Nanoscale Devices.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to Nanobiosensing Technologies and Nanobioanalytical Systems -- Chapter 2. Application of Nanotechnology in Food Analysis -- Chapter 3. Nanoengineered Aptamer Assisted Strategies for the Detection of Food-borne Pathogens -- Chapter 4. Electrochemical Sensors for Food Adulterants -- Chapter 5. Fluorescent Biosensing and Chemosensing Strategies for Food Quality Assessment -- Chapter 6. Optical Detection of Targets for Food Quality Assessment -- Chapter 7. Conventional Technologies and Opto-Electronic Devices for Detection of Food Biomarkers -- Chapter 8. Applications of Intelligent Packaging for Meat Products -- Chapter 9. RFID Near-Field Communication (NFC)-based Sensing Technology in Food Quality Control -- Chapter 10. Advances in Biosensing Technology in the Pharmaceutical Industry -- Chapter 11. Sensor Systems For Drug Analysis and Their Interferences -- Chapter 12. Biosensors for the Detection of Spoilage Levels and Excess Preservatives in Seafood -- Chapter 13. Utilising Big Data as Analytical Tool for Food Safety Applications -- Chapter 14. Aptamer Based Miniaturized Technology for Drug Analysis.
    Abstract: This book reviews applications of nanomaterial and nanodevices in the food industry. It also discusses the advanced bioanalytical techniques, including Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), immunoanalytical techniques, and monoclonal antibody-based immunological techniques for detecting food adulterations and allergens. It comprehensively covers electrode modification and nano-engineered fabrication of biosensors to enhance their functionalities for utilization in food industries. The book highlights the utilization of nanobiosensors for food safety and quality analysis, such as detection of toxin, food-borne pathogen, allergen, evaluation of toxicity etc. Further, it also summarizes the recent advances in nanodevices such as nano-systems, nano-emulsions, nanopesticides, and nanocapsules and their applications in the food industry. Lastly, it covers nanomaterial-based sensors for drug analysis in diverse matrices. It serves as an invaluable source of information for professionals, researchers, academicians, and students related to food science and technology.
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    Pages: XII, 360 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811683336
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8333-6
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    Treasure Your Exceptions : The Science and Life of William Bateson (2022)
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    Keywords: Medical genetics. ; Medicine History. ; Life sciences. ; Biology Philosophy. ; Evolution (Biology). ; Biomaterials. ; Nucleic acids. ; Medical Genetics. ; History of Medicine. ; Life Sciences. ; Philosophy of Biology. ; Evolutionary Biology. ; Nucleic Acid.
    Description / Table of Contents: Abbreviations -- Prologue -- Part I. Genesis of a Geneticist -- 1 A Cambridge Childhood (1861-1882 -- 2 From Virginia to the Aral Sea (1883-1889) -- 3 Galton -- 4 Variation (1890-1894) -- 5 Romanes -- 6 Reorientation and Controversy (1895-1899) -- 7 What Life May Be -- Part II. Mendelism -- 8 Rediscovery (1900-1901) -- 9 Mendel’s Bulldog (1902-1906) -- 10 Bateson’s Bulldog -- 11 On Course (1907-1908) -- 12 Darwin Centenary (1909) -- 13 Chromosomes -- Part III. The Innes Years -- 14 Passages (1910-1914) -- 15 Eugenics -- 16 War (1915-1919) -- 17 My Respectful Homage (1920-1922) -- 18 Limits Undetermined (1923-1926) -- Part IV. Politics -- 19 Butler -- 20 Pilgrimages -- 21 Kammerer -- 22 Science and Chauvinism -- 23 Degrees for Women -- Part V. Eclipse -- 24 Bashing -- 25 Epilogue -- Part VI. Further Rediscovery -- 26 The Third Base -- 27 Mendel Basics -- 28 Romanes, Bateson, and Darwin's "Weak Point" -- 29 Bateson's Residue: Oligonucleotide Disharmony -- Publications of William Bateson -- References and Notes -- Acknowledgements -- Index.
    Abstract: William Bateson brought the work of Mendel (and much more) to the attention of the English-speaking world. He commanded the biological sciences in the decades after Darwin's death in 1882. To understand these years we must first understand Bateson. Through examination of the life of a major contributor to the turn-of-the-nineteenth-century revolution in biology, the authors reconcile the genocentrism of George Williams and Richard Dawkins with the hierarchical thinking of Richard Goldschmidt and Stephen Jay Gould. Aided by Rebecca Saunders, Bateson invented much of the basic terminology of modern genetics and, when addressing Darwin's great problem – the origin of species, introduced the mysterious term "the residue." While the first edition of this work (2008) related "residue" to relative concentrations of bases in DNA, the second edition reveals this as reflecting fundamental differences in short strings of bases. Thus, the book has come to represent not only Bateson’s science and life, but also a revised history of the biosciences that is likely to be increasingly visited, both by scientists and by those who wish to fully understand contemporary debates on racial, eugenic and gender aspects of genetics. In a nutshell, the book describes what we, in modern terms, would call a "colossal intelligence failure." Mendel handed it to us "on a plate" in 1865 when Bateson was only 4. It took 35 years to "join the dots" with Bateson a primary joiner. Shrugged off by many 20th century scientists as a freak "blip" in what was really an orderly advance, the Mendel episode was but one of a succession of such "blips." Thus, a multiplicity of post-Mendelian "Mendels" emerge as the story of Bateson's life unfolds. Peter Harper in Human Genetics (2009): "This book puts the record straight and one is left with a feeling of admiration for Bateson as both a scientist and a man, and with no doubt that he, more than anyone else, was largely responsible for the rapid progress in modern genetics during the first decade of the twentieth century." Michael J. Wade in Evolution (2009): "I strongly recommend this book for its information on an important central figure and for its bringing to life the several controversies at the origins of Genetics. It greatly illuminates the conceptual foundations of evolutionary genetics." Elof Axel Carlson in Quarterly Review of Biology (2009): "This volume will be of enormous benefit to historians of science who like to follow how ideas are born or die and why participants of different sides of each controversy held such rigid views of their own work and saw little merit in their competitor’s research." Joel S. Schwartz in Choice (2009): "This work includes key events in Bateson's career and is strengthened by discussion of the rediscovery of Mendelian principles by early 20th-century geneticists. Its basic premise is that Bateson was not merely one of the founders of genetics but played a pivotal role in the development of evolutionary biology by serving as the link between Victorian naturalists and early 20th-century biologists." Amitabh Joshi in Journal of Genetics (2010): "There is much in this book that I was not aware of, despite a formal training in genetics and a strong amateur interest in the history of biology.… It is certainly a book that any serious student of either genetics or evolution would greatly benefit from reading." .
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    Edition: 2nd ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030920999
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    Recent Advances in Food Biotechnology (2022)
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    Keywords: Food Microbiology. ; Food science. ; Food security. ; Biotechnology. ; Food Microbiology. ; Food Science. ; Food Security. ; Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Recent Trends in Food Biotechnology contributing in Food Production and Processing -- Chapter 2. Exploration of modern biotechnology trends in functional foods -- Chapter 3. Current and future prospects of animal biotechnology applications in foods -- Chapter 4. Utilization of Bio surfactants in Food Technology -- Chapter 5. Probiotics: Promising opportunity for future functional foods -- Chapter 6. Enhancement of Probiotics for functional Foods -- Chapter 7. Microbial production of Natural Flavours and Fragnance -- Chapter 8. Beneficial effects of Psychotropic bacteria, cyno-bacteria, algae and modified yeast in various food industry -- Chapter 9. Current status, future challenges and opportunities for improving the crop yields using microorganisms. Chapter 10. Diverse role of enzymes in food and dairy industry -- Chapter 11. Recent trends in microbe based food hydrocolloids -- Chapter 12. Advancement of food fortification using vitamins, minerals and bioactive molecules -- Chapter 13. Synthesis, characterization and beneficial effects of green antioxidant for food industry -- Chapter 14. Development, prospects and challenges of Meat analogues and Egg analogues with plant based alternatives -- Chapter 15. Comparative study on Bio/ micro and nano-encapsulation technologies applications in food industry -- Chapter 16. Recent advances and use of tools for functional foods and nutraceuticals -- Chapter 17. Application of non-conventional methods in food for obtaining bioactive components -- Chapter 18. Recent advancement, challenges in Supercritical fluid extraction method and their application in Food industries -- Chapter 19. Genetically Modified food (GMF) synthesis, characterization, challenges, and its future -- Chapter 20. Genome editing crops in food and futuristic crops -- Chapter 21. Bacteriocins as biological components for managing food quality. Chapter 22. Control of food borne pathogens using nanotechnology -- Chapter 23. Ethical, biosafety and regulatory issues in food biotechnology.
    Abstract: This book highlights important aspects of food biotechnology. It is very thoughtfully divided into five sections. The first section introduces the readers to food biotechnology and discusses functional foods, use of plant and animal biotechnology in improving food quality. The second section deals with food microbiology and includes topics such as application of microbial surfactants, use of probiotics, beneficial microorganisms used in food industry etc. The third section describes important macro and micromolecules in foods. It includes chapters on food enzymes, gluten free formulations, use of biopolymers, biofortification of food and other important topics. The next section discusses novel technologies such as use of nanotechnology in food industry, reverse micelle techniques, genome editing in food crops etc. The book culminates with a section on food quality and management. It describes important topics about biosafety and regulatory issues in food biotechnology. This book is meant for students, researchers and course instructors in food science, food technology and biotechnology. It is also useful for industry experts in the area of food technology.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811681257
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8125-7
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    Regionalized Management of Medicine (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Therapeutics. ; Medical informatics. ; Translational Research. ; Therapeutics. ; Health Informatics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction: The importance of regionalized management of medicine -- Alcohol use disorders -- Public-private partnerships management in health care: The Portuguese experience -- Management of Clinical Precision Medicine -- Artificial Intelligence in medical management -- Advanced Demand Forecasting and Inventory Management Methods in Hospital Pharmacy -- Clinical Application of Cell-Based Therapies Opportunities and Challenges -- Management of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) in Precision Medicine -- Exploration on the Reform of County Medical Integration -- The Regionalization of Medical Management: The Practice and Exploration of Established Fudan-Minhang Medical Alliance -- Bed-occupancy management and hospital planning: a handbook -- Management of severe childhood pneumonia in low resource setting -- The role of mitochondrial-targeted antioxidant, MitoQ, in neurodegenerative disease -- Progression of mitochondria research for clinical potentials -- DNA methylation in pulmonary inflammatory diseases -- Synthetic lethality and lung cancer.
    Abstract: The Book mainly focuses on various aspects of regionalized management of medicine, related with updates of new biotechnology, application of therapeutic strategy, and understanding of disease-associated molecular mechanisms. The book also discusses how medical informatics, systems analysis, database sharing, and artificial intelligent can be applied for improving the quality of hospital managements, disease therapies, regional collaborations, and medical services. This book serves as a professional reference book to clinicians and experts who are interested in medical informatics and artificial intelligence for diseases therapies and therapeutic strategy, better systems analysis and database sharing, and more efficient regional collaborations and medical services.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811678936
    Series Statement: Translational Bioinformatics, 17
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    Current Thoughts on Dementia : From Risk Factors to Therapeutic Interventions (2022)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Zoology. ; Medical genetics. ; Biotechnology. ; Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Neuroscience. ; Zoology. ; Medical Genetics. ; Biotechnology. ; Biomedical Research.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. ApoE: A Risk Factor for Dementia -- Chapter 2. Infection-Induced Systemic Inflammation and Dementia -- Chapter 3. Role of Impaired Insulin Signaling in the Pathogenesis of Dementia -- Chapter 4. Sex Hormones as Risk Factors of Dementia -- Chapter 5. Mitophagy Impairments as Culprit of Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 6. Parkinson’s Disease: Neurochemistry and Pharmacological Treatment -- Chapter 7. Emerging Roles of TREM2 in Neurodegenerative Diseases -- Chapter 8. Molecular Mechanisms Underlying the Role of HSPB8 in Neurodegeneration -- Chapter 9. Molecular Insights into the Role of ER Stress in Neurodegenerative Diseases. Chapter 10. Role of Hypertension and Hyperlipidemia in the Pathogenesis of Dementia -- Chapter 11. Behavioral Abnormalities of Gut Microbiota and Progression of Dementia -- Chapter 12. Gut-Brain Axis in Alzheimer's Disease: Interplay between Cholecystokinin, Dysbiosis, and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor -- Chapter 13. Cholesterol and Dementia: A Possible Therapeutic Approach -- Chapter 14. Therapeutic Potential of PPARs in Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 15. Exploring the Role of Statins in Reversing the Cognitive and Neurovascular Dysfunctions in Dementia -- Chapter 16. Role of Immunotherapy in Ameliorating Proteopathic Dementia -- Chapter 17. Hypoxic-Hyperoxic Training in Dementia -- Chapter 18. Music Therapy in Dementia -- Chapter 19. Beneficial Effects of Citrus Flavonoids against Aβ Pathology in Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 20. Therapeutic Potential of Phytochemicals: Lessons Learned from Streptozotocin-Induced Sporadic Alzheimer’s Disease -- Chapter 21. Concept of Amnesia and Dementia in Unani System of Medicine -- Chapter 22. Nanotechnological Applications in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Dementia.
    Abstract: This informative book discusses the latest research on the risk factors and therapeutics in dementia. WHO calls dementia a public health priority. Dementia manifests as a group of symptoms associated with decline in memory or other thinking skills and is severe enough to reduce a person's ability to perform everyday activities. It occurs frequently among elderly people, but it is not necessarily part of the normal aging process. The book has been divided into two broad sections. The first section reviews the risk factors involved in developing dementia, including various medical conditions, lifestyle choices, as well as genetics. The latter section describes various therapeutic interventions in dementia. Although there is no known cure for dementia, this book underlines the current treatment strategies that could momentarily reduce the symptoms and improve the quality of life of the patients. This book highlights the global effort to find better ways to halt the progression of dementia and develop novel therapeutic strategies. The book would be an interesting read for advanced graduate students and researchers working in the field of neuroscience, genetics, and medicine. It will generate good interest to neurologists, psychiatrists, geriatricians, cardiologists, internal medicine practitioners, epidemiologist, and public health workers.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811676062
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7606-2
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    Bio-Clean Energy Technologies Volume 2 (2022)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Industrial microbiology. ; Microbial ecology. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Microbiology. ; Industrial Microbiology. ; Environmental Microbiology. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Green Energy Solution to Combat Global Warming -- 2 Renewable Biofuels: Sources and Types -- 3 Introduction to Renewable Biofuel resources, their production technologies, Challenges and Applications -- 4 Conversion of biogas generated from anaerobic digestion of food waste to electricity using internal combustion engine and fuel cell -- 5 Biofilm Based production of Biomethane -- 6 Bioelectrochemical systems: Recent Advancements and Future Prospects -- 7 A brief review of the waste generation in India and biofuel applications -- 8 Biohydrogen Production by Immobilized Microbes -- 9 Conventional liquid biofuels -- 10 Sustainability of bioethanol production -- 11 Biofuels from algae -- 12 Bioethanol production from marine algae: a novel approach to curb global warming -- 13 Biofilms for Biofuel Production -- 14 Enzyme Technology in Biofuel Production -- 15 Immobilized Lipase for Industrial Biodiesel Production -- 16 An overview, current trends, and prospects of Biophotovoltaic Systems (BPVs) -- 17 Applications of Nanotechnology in Biofuel Production -- 18 Waste to Bio-Energy Perspective through Life-Cycle Inventory. .
    Abstract: This edited book discusses the latest advancements in the area of biofuel development. It covers extensive information regarding different aspects and types of biofuels. The book provides a road map of the various kinds of biofuels available for consideration. It focuses on microbial based power generation, applications of nanotechnology in biofuel development, advancements in molecular techniques, economic and life cycle assessments. The book also highlights the commercialization prospects and economics of the various processes and an overview of the life cycle assessment of the various different kinds of biofuels. The contributors are experienced professors, academicians and scientists associated with renowned laboratories and institutes in India and abroad. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, biofuel scientists, capacity builders and policymakers. Also the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students. National and international scientists, policy makers will also find this to be a useful read.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
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    Series Statement: Clean Energy Production Technologies,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8094-6
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    Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of India Vol. 1 (2022)
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Agronomy. ; Plant diseases. ; Plant Science. ; Agronomy. ; Plant Pathology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. History of medicinal plants research in India -- Chapter 2. Importance of medicinal and aromatic plants in our day-to-day life -- Chapter 3. Major diseases of important medicinal and aromatic plants An Indian subcontinent perspective -- Chapter 4. Introduction to MAPs in India : Distribution , diversity and conservation and uses -- Chapter 5. Diversity of MAPs in India and its potential -- Chapter 6. Ethnomedicinal , phytochemistry and pharmacological properties of Arnebia species -- Chapter 7. Diversity of medicinal and aromatic plants with special reference to endemic plants of India -- Chapter 8. Distribution, chemical composition and ethnomedicinal appraisal of endangered medicinal plants of Kashmir Himalaya , India -- Chapter 9. Chemical diversity and ethnobotanical survey of Indian MAP species -- Chapter 10. Traditional uses of medicinal and aromatic plants among Indian tribes -- Chapter 11. Opportunities and challenges in ethnobotanical survey of Indian medicinal and aromatic plants -- Chapter 12. Breeding of MAPs in India : Achievements and prospects -- Chapter 13. Conservation of wild MAPs : Constraints achievements and prospects -- Chapter 14. Quality assurance and quality control of MAPs in India -- Chapter 15. Chromatographic analysis of medicinal plants for quality control -- Chapter 16. Expanding horizones : Role of biotechnology in MAP research, production and utilization -- Chapter 17. Role of biotechnology in MAP research, production and utilization -- Chapter 18. Integrated transcriptomics and proteomics approaches to study secondary metabolic pathways in medicinal plants: Recend trends -- Chapter 19. Demand and use of medicinal plants of India -- Chapter 20. Major diseases of medicinal and aromatic plants : An overview of constraints in production and management strategies -- Chapter 21. Role of medicinal and aromatic plants in the cosmetic industry -- Chapter 22. Harbouring the potential of medicinal and aromatic plants of India: A biotechnological approach -- Chapter 23. Quality assurance of cultivated and aromatic plants : Good agricultural and collection practices (GAP and GCP) -- Chapter 24. Breeding and Germplasm preservation of medicinal and aromatic plants of India.
    Abstract: This book is the 8th volume of the popular series ‘Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of the World’. Like the previous volumes, this volume is being introduced in a monographic format containing an extremely rich and diverse medicinal flora of India. Both well-known and somewhat still ignored species have been described in view of their traditional, present day and prospective uses. The scientific and technological achievements are also included aptly in this volume, together with a careful and critical consideration to our contemporary knowledge of this vast interdisciplinary domain with an Indian focus. In the era of global climate change and pandemics, building on the huge Indian traditions, this volume will make an important contribution to the better knowledge and understanding of MAPs. The Indian flora has always been recognized for its medicinal and aromatic plant values and this volume is explicitly focusing in that direction. With the rapidly expanding scope of natural nutraceuticals and herbal formulations, this book will be a fruitful acquisition for the interested readers globally.
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    Pages: XVIII, 430 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030987015
    Series Statement: Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of the World, 8
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-98701-5
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    Regenerative Therapies in Ischemic Stroke Recovery (2022)
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    Keywords: Neurosciences. ; Stem cells. ; Nervous system Regeneration. ; Neuroscience. ; Stem Cell Biology. ; Regeneration and Repair in the Nervous System.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Regenerative Therapies in Ischemic Stroke Recovery -- 2 Application of Nanotechnology In Stroke Recovery -- 3 Nanotechnology: A daydream for advanced Imaging, Diagnosis and Therapeutic Approach for Cerebral Ischemia -- 4 Cell-Mediated Neurorestorative Mechanisms Underpinning Beneficial Effects in Ischemic Stroke -- 5 Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells for the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Disease: Current and Future Prospects -- 6 Imaging of Stem Cell Therapy for Stroke and Beyond -- 7 Nano-Medicine Mediated Stem Cell Therapeutics In Stroke -- 8 The Influence of Preconditioning on the Homing Behaviour of Stem Cells -- 9 Role of microRNAs in stroke pathology and recovery -- 10 Exosomes as a diagnostic tool and stem cells exosomes as a promising cell-based cell-free therapeutic tool for ischemic stroke 11 Role of nanomedicine in treating ischemic stroke -- 12 Insights into therapeutic targets in stroke -- 13 Signalling Pathways of Interest for Recovery from Ischemic Stroke.
    Abstract: This book illustrates the importance and significance of regenerative medicine in stroke recovery. It discusses stem-cell-based treatment strategies and offers mechanistic insights into their role in neurological recovery. It also examines the challenges and advances in using adult stem cells for enhanced therapeutic efficacy. Further, it presents the strategies as well as the strengths and weaknesses of various delivery methods to administer stem cells in ischemic stroke. It examines the role of non-coding RNA in our understanding the stroke pathogenesis, their regulatory role in ischemic stroke and potential as biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Lastly, it explores exosomes in the treatment of stroke, and the underlying mechanism of their action as therapeutic vectors for stroke. Given its scope, it is an excellent resource for neurologists, neuroscientists and researchers involved in regenerative therapy for stroke.
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    Pages: XIII, 353 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811685620
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8562-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-8562-0
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    Green Nano Solution for Bioenergy Production Enhancement (2022)
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    Keywords: Microbiology. ; Renewable energy sources. ; Microbiology. ; Renewable Energy.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Green Route Synthesis of Biomass Based Materials for Energy Production -- 2 Green Synthesized Bimetallic Nanomaterials for Bio-energy Applications -- 3 Green Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles for Biofuel Production -- 4 Recent advances in synthesis of Iron nanoparticles via green route and their application in biofuel production -- 5 Green synthesized carbon and metallic nanomaterials for biofuel production: Effect of operating parameters -- 6 Biosynthesis of TiO2 Nanoparticles and their Application as Catalyst in Biodiesel Production -- 7 Phyco-Nanotechnology: An Emerging Nanomaterial Synthesis Method and its Applicability in Biofuel Production -- 8 Fungi mediated green synthesis of Nanoparticles and their Renewable energy applications -- 9 Green synthesis of nanoparticles by plants and their renewable energy applications -- 10 Recent Advances in Conversion of Agricultural Waste to Biofuel by Nanoparticles.
    Abstract: This edited book presents nanotechnology-based approaches to improve quality of biofuels production. It covers the use of different nanomaterials in various biofuels production methods and their sustainable utility analysis to improve production of biofuels at economical and mass scale. Environmentally friendly, low cost, and synthesis via green and renewable resources are the main key features covered by this book. Advantages and sustainability scope of green and renewable material to synthesize nanomaterial and reduction in synthesis cost over to chemical synthesis cost have been discussed in this book. The book also explores various green synthesis possibilities to synthesize nanomaterials that are frequently involved in biofuels production process as catalysts. Various feasible mechanisms have also been explained. Maximum and sustainable use of green nanomaterials at every step of biofuels production is also one of the major focuses of this book. It covers mega audiences, which include academician, researchers, and industries people. This book will be highly interesting for researchers and scientists as well as related industries.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811693564
    Series Statement: Clean Energy Production Technologies,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9356-4
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    The Prehistory of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) : Towards an Integrative Interdisciplinary Framework (2022)
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    Keywords: Paleoecology. ; Archaeology. ; Anthropology. ; Ethnology. ; Paleontology . ; Biodiversity. ; Paleoecology. ; Archaeology. ; Anthropology. ; Ethnography. ; Paleontology. ; Biodiversity.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I. Transpacific voyaging and settlement -- Chapter 1. Ex oriente lux? Amerindian seafaring and Easter Island contact revisited -- Chapter 2. Commensals/domesticates on Rapa Nui: what can their phlogeographic patterns tell us about the discovery and settlement of the island -- Chapter 3. Sweet potato on Easter Island: insights from a monographic study of the genus Ipomoea -- Chapter 4. Pre-European contact sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) at Rapa Nui: macrobotanical evidence from recent excavations in Rano Raraku quarry, Rapa Nui -- Chapter 5. Anakena Re-visited: new perspectives on old problems at Anakena, RapaNui -- Part II. The ancient Rapanui culture -- Chapter 6. A behavioralassessment of refuge caves (ana kionga) on Rapa Nui -- Chapter 7. Vinapu area revisited -- Chapter 8. Undelivered moai or unidentified monument? -- Chapter 9. Platforms in motion: a genealogical architecture -- Part III. Climatic and environmental change -- Chapter 10. Climatology of Rapa Nui (Isla de Pascua, Easter Island) -- Chapter 11. Prehistoric paleoecology of Easter Island -- Chapter 12. Geological and climatic features, processes and interplay determining the human occupation and habitation of Easter Island -- Part IV. Deforestation and extinctions -- Chapter 13. The flora and vegetation of Easter Island – past and present -- Chapter 14. Palms for the archaeologist -- Chapter 15. Spatio-temporal patterns of deforestation, settlement and land use on Easter Island prior to European arrivals -- Chapter 16. Economic causes and consequences of deforestation on Easter Island -- Chapter 17. Palm forests to gardens and grassland: a study of environmental and geomorphological changes of the Te Niu, Rapa Nui landscape -- Part V. Collapse or resilience? -- Chapter 18. Environmental change and cultural continuity – extraordinary achievements of the Rapa Nui society after deforestation -- Chapter 19. Ecology limits population, but culture determines it: carrying capacity on Rapa Nui -- Chapter 20. Population principles, climate change and the “collapse” of the Rapa Nui society -- Chapter 21. Claims and evidence in the population history of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) -- Part VI. European contact -- Chapter 22. The Human Giants of Easter Island (Rapa Nui). Eighteenth century fake news and its significance for understanding the persistence of present-day myths.
    Abstract: This book addresses the main enigmas of Easter Island’s (Rapa Nui, in the Polynesian language) prehistory from the time of initial settlement to European contact with a multidisciplinary perspective. The main topics include: (i) the time of first settlement and the origin of the first settlers; (ii) the main features of prehistoric Rapanui culture and their changes; (iii) the deforestation of the island and its timing and causes; (iv) the extinction of the indigenous biota, (v) the occurrence of climatic shifts and their potential effects on socioecological trends; (vi) the evidence for a cultural and demographic collapse before European contact; and (vii) the influence of Europeans on prehistoric Rapanui society. The book is subdivided into thematic sections and each chapter is written by renowned specialists in disciplines such as archaeology, anthropology, paleoecology, ethnography, linguistics, ethnobotany, phylogenetics/phylogeography and history. Contributors have been invited to provide an open and objective vision that includes as many views as possible on the topics considered. In this way, the readers may be able to compare different of points of view and make their own interpretations on each of the subjects considered. The book is intended for a wide audience including graduate students, advanced undergraduate students, university teachers and researchers interested in the subject. Given its multidisciplinary character and the topics included, the book is suitable for students and researchers from a wide range of disciplines and interests.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030911270
    Series Statement: Developments in Paleoenvironmental Research, 22
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-91127-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-91127-0
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    Microfluidics and Multi Organs on Chip (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Biomedical engineering. ; Toxicology. ; Cytology. ; Biomedical Research. ; Biomedical Devices and Instrumentation. ; Toxicology. ; Cell Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. A Historical and Technological Background to Organs-on-a-Chip -- Chapter 2. Applications of microfluidics -- Chapter 3. Microfluidics based Organ-on-a-chip for cell biology studies -- Chapter 4. Microfluidics in Chemical biology -- Chapter 5. Role of microfluidics in drug delivery -- Chapter 6. Microfluidics in drug discovery -- Chapter 7. Microfludic based sensors -- Chapter 8. Background and Organs-on-a-Chip -- Chapter 9. Culture and co-culture of cells for multi organ on chip -- Chapter 10.Cells and organs on a chip in biomedical sciences -- Chapter 11. Futuristic aspects of organ on a chip -- Chapter 12. Development of Human on a chip -- Chapter 13. Multi-organ on a chip for personalized medicine -- Chapter 14. Development and application of Microfluids in organoid formation -- Chapter 15. Liver on a chip -- Chapter 16. Placenta on Chip: A Modern approach to probe feto-maternal interface -- Chapter 17. Microfluidic retina-on-chip -- Chapter 18. Heart on a chip -- Chapter 19. Kidney on a chip -- Chapter 20. Lungs on a chip -- Chapter 21. Brain on a chip -- Chapter 22. Skin on a chip -- Chapter 23. Organs-on-a-chip in preclinical studies -- Chapter 24. Application of organ on chip in blood brain barrier model -- Chapter 25. Multi organs on a chip in disease modeling -- Chapter 26. Prospects of Medical device on a chip -- Chapter 27. Lab on a chip for precision Medicine -- Chapter 28. Tumour-on-a-chip : Perfusion systems to model the extracellular breast tumour microenvironment:from tumour progression to metastasis formation -- Chapter 29. Building Human In Vitro 3D Models to Replace Animal Studies: During Drug Discovery Reearch: Scientific, Ethical and Regulatory Considerations.
    Abstract: This book highlights the application of microfluidics in cell biology research, chemical biology, and drug discovery. It covers the recent breakthroughs and prospects of organ-on-a-chip, human-on-a-chip, multi-organ-on-a-chip for personalized medicine. The book presents the preclinical studies of organs-on-a-chip, concepts of multiple vascularized organ-on-chips, application of organ-on-a-chip in blood-brain barrier model, culture and co-culture of cells on multi-organ-on-chip and parameter measurements in microfluidic devices. It underscores the advantage of microfluidic devices for developing efficient drug carrier particles, cell-free protein synthesis systems, and rapid techniques for direct drug screening. Further, it entails human-on-a-chip for measuring the systemic response as well as immediate effects of an organ reaction on other organs. In summary, this book reviews the development of a microfluidic-based organ-on-a-chip device for the preclinical evaluation, ADME studies of drugs, chemicals, and medical devices. This book is a valuable source for pharma companies, product developers, students, researchers, academicians, and practitioners.
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    ISBN: 9789811913792
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-1379-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-1379-2
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    Nutritional Toxicology (2022)
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    Keywords: Pharmacology. ; Nutrition   . ; Food science. ; Pharmacology. ; Nutrition. ; Food Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Preface -- 2 Effects of Nutrients/nutrition on Toxicants/toxicity -- 3 Effects of Xenobiotics on Nutrition -- 4 Effects of Antinutritional Factors on the Digestibility, Bioavailability and Quality of Protein -- 5 Natural Toxicants Originating from Food/Diet -- 6 Food contaminants -- 7 Food additives -- 8 Food contact materials -- 9 Genetically modified food -- 10 Tolerable upper limits of nutrients -- 11 Risk assessment and Risk-benefit assessment -- 12 Nutrients/Nutrition and Drug Interaction -- 13 Phytochemicals and Health -- 14 Adverse Effects of Phytochemicals.
    Abstract: This book provides a broad overview of the chemicals in food that have the potential to induce adverse health effects. Nutritional Toxicology is an interaction of nutrition, toxicology, biochemistry and food science, etc. Its main research scope involves the effects of nutrients on metabolisms of toxicants and their mechanisms, the interaction of the toxicants and contaminants originated from diet with nutrients and nutrition process, the adverse health outcome of nutrients excess, as well as methodology of research and related food and nutrition regulation process. Also the risk assessment of toxicants and contaminants in foods, and risk benefit assessment of nutrients (dietary supplementation) has become an emerging topic. This book provides novel and provocative insights into the fields of nutrition, food science and toxicology. It also offers a state-of-the-art report on recent discoveries concerning nutritional toxicology and where the field is going. It mainly focuses on advances made over the past 20 years. It will benefit graduate students, researchers and food and nutrition related regulation parties.
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    Pages: X, 384 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811908729
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-0872-9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-0872-9
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    The Sandalwood Genome (2022)
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    Keywords: Plant genetics. ; Plant biotechnology. ; Agriculture. ; Bioinformatics. ; Botanical chemistry. ; Plant Genetics. ; Plant Biotechnology. ; Agriculture. ; Bioinformatics. ; Plant Biochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Sandalwood: The King of Aroma in Plant Kingdom -- Chapter 2. Historical and Cultural Importance of Sandalwood in India and Its Role in Conservation of Natural Populations -- Chapter 3. Sandalwood: Traditional Knowledge from Ayurveda -- Chapter 4. Genomic Resources in Indian Sandalwood: Implications in Conservation and Breeding -- Chapter 5. Whole Genome Sequence of Sandalwood and Its Comparative Study -- Chapter 6. Mining of SSRs and SNPs in Sandalwood Genome -- Chapter 7. Sandalwood Fragrance Pathway and Its Engineering for Sustainable Production of High-Value Santalols -- Chapter 8. Sandalwood Essential Oil and Its Phyto-Chemistry -- Chapter 9. Scope of Proteogenomic Analysis for Indian Sandalwood (Santalum album) -- Chapter 10. Future Prospects of Sandalwood Research.
    Abstract: This book is the first comprehensive compilation describing the importance of sandalwood in national and international markets, genetic resources, molecular markers, whole genome sequencing, and pathway genes involved in oil biosynthesis, aroma and fragrance. Application of various “omics” approaches in delineating genome architecture and annotation of genes is highlighted. This book comprises 10 chapters covered over 200 pages authored by the researchers involved in sandalwood genomics. The sandalwood, Santalum album is known for its unique fragrance and finest wood available for carving. Also, sandalwood is intertwined with Indian culture and it is the second most valuable and expensive tree in the world.
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    Pages: XVIII, 103 p. 26 illus., 16 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030933944
    Series Statement: Compendium of Plant Genomes,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-93394-4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-93394-4
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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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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031084393
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-08439-3
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    Frontier Technologies in Bovine Reproduction (2022)
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    Keywords: Veterinary medicine. ; Animal biotechnology. ; Nanobiotechnology. ; Veterinary Science. ; Animal Biotechnology. ; Nanobiotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1_Introduction -- Chapter 2_Application of ultrasonography in bovine reproduction -- Chapter 3_Infrared thermal imaging and its application in animal reproduction. -Chapter 4_Technological advancements for early pregnancy diagnosis in cattle and buffaloes -- Chapter 5_Bull sperm selection for assisted reproduction -- Chapter 6_Nano purification of semen: A novel technique for enrichment of superior quality spermatozoa. -Chapter 7_Sperm transcriptome sequencing for predicting bull Fertility-Concepts, facts and future directions -- Chapter 8_Semen proteomics and metabolomics: Emerging tools for discovering fertility markers -- Chapter 9_Spermatogonial stem cells: Their use in fertility restoration -- Chapter 10_Multiple Ovulation and Embryo Transfer in Livestock Production -- Chapter 11_Ovum pick-up and in vitro embryo production in bovine -- Chapter 12_Milestones and recent developments in farm animal cloning -- Chapter 13_Advances and applications of transgenesis in farm animals -- Chapter 14_Offspring sex pre-selection in mammals: An Update -- Chapter 15_Genomic selection of bovines for fertility -- Chapter 16_Prospects of Stem Cells in Fertility Management in Bovine -- Chapter 17_Conclusion.
    Abstract: This book details the frontier technologies in the area of bovine reproduction. It describes the importance and significance of different technologies for improving reproduction efficiency in bovines. The book delineates the advancements in the technologies that are currently in use for faster multiplication of elite germ plasm including multiple ovulation and embryo transfer, ovum-pick-up, in vitro fertilization and embryo production, and semen sexing. Other emerging technologies, having potential for improving reproductive efficiency in bovines, including stem cells are also discussed with special reference to spermatogonial stem cells. Simple but effective tools having a great scope for day-to-day application in bovine farms for effective reproductive management like ultrasonography and thermal imaging are also covered in this book. The chapters on sperm transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics provide current developments in these areas and use of integrated approach for identification of fertility biomarkers. The chapters also describe technological advancements for early pregnancy diagnosis and offspring sex pre-selection in bovines. Additionally, this book discusses different sperm selection procedures including application of nanotechnology to obtain superior spermatozoa for assisted reproduction. Futuristic technologies including genomic selection and transgenesis are also discussed in detail. Finally, the book also elucidates a comprehensive description of challenges perceived with bovine reproduction and how effectively these technologies can help in improving fertility in bovines.
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    Lake Alchichica Limnology : The Uniqueness of a Tropical Maar Lake (2022)
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    Keywords: Freshwater ecology. ; Marine ecology. ; Biotic communities. ; Biodiversity. ; Population biology. ; Microbial ecology. ; Freshwater and Marine Ecology. ; Ecosystems. ; Biodiversity. ; Community and Population Ecology. ; Microbial Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Lake Alchichica: History of Human Settlements -- Chapter 2 Geological Evolution of the Alchichica Crater -- Chapter 3 Paleoenvironmental Change in Central Mexico During the Last 20,000 Years -- Chapter 4 Recent Climate of Serdán-Oriental Basin -- Chapter 5 Hydrogeology and Hydrochemistry of the Serdán-Oriental Basin and the Lake Alchichica -- Chapter 6 Meteorological Regime, Local Climate, and Hydrodynamics of Lake Alchichica -- Chapter 7 Physicochemical Characteristics -- Chapter 8 The Littoral Environment -- Chapter 9 Aquatic Vegetation -- Chapter 10 The Littoral Community -- Chapter 11 Bacterioplankton -- Chapter 12 -- Phytoplankton of Alchichica: A Unique Community for an Oligotrophic Lake -- Chapter 13 Protozooplankton -- Chapter 14 Metazooplankton: The Joys and Challenges of Living in a Saline, Oligotrophic, Warm Monomictic Lake -- Chapter 15 Alchichica Silverside -- Chapter 16 -- The Axolotl of Alchichica -- Chapter 17 The Deep Benthic Zone. - Chapter 18 Lake Metabolism. - Chapter 19 Lake Food Webs -- Chapter 20 Diversity and Endemisms -- Chapter 21 Conservation Actions -- Chapter 22 Microbialites: Diversity Hotspots in the Mexican Plateau -- Chapter 23 The Lake Alchichica from an Astrobiological Perspective -- Chapter 24 Lake Alchichica Traditions, Myths, and Legends: Interviews with Local Residents. .
    Abstract: The book provides a comprehensive account of a tropical lake, Alchichica, considering that tropical limnology is by far less well-understood than temperate. Many of the well-known temperate limnology paradigms do not apply in tropical limnology, such as the ≥ 1ºC/m thermocline concept, or the role of phosphorous as limiting nutrient. Lake Alchichica is - most likely – the best limnologically known Mexican lake up to date. Twenty years of continuous monitoring has led us to understand this deep, warm monomictic lake. The peculiar chemical composition of this saline lake – sodium-alkaline with high concentration in magnesium waters, and groundwater-fed – led to the formation of its unique stromatolite ring that has become world-famous, studied by scientists from various countries. From a biological point of view, this relatively small maar lake displays a low species richness, but surprisingly is plentiful in microendemic species for a recently-formed lake (12,000 years old, at the onset of Holocene Epoch), eleven of which already described, with more to come. Researchers and students interested in tropical limnology, extreme ecosystems, evolutionary biology, and microbiology will find this book a must-read.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030790967
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-79096-7
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    Biomedical Translational Research : Drug Design and Discovery (2022)
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    Keywords: Medicine Research. ; Biology Research. ; Drugs Design. ; Pharmaceutical chemistry. ; Genomics. ; Bioinformatics. ; Biomedical Research. ; Structure-Based Drug Design. ; Pharmaceutics. ; Genomics. ; Bioinformatics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Emerging Technologies : Gateway to Understand Molecular Insight of Diseases, Newer Drugs, Their Design and Targeting -- Chapter 2. Polypharmacology: New Paradigms in Drug Development -- Chapter 3. Drug Repurposing in Biomedical Research : Benefits and Challenges -- Chapter 4. Computational Methods for Drug Repurposing -- Chapter 5. Genomic Approaches for Drug Repositioning -- Chapter 6. Organ-On-A- Chip: Novel in-Vitro Model For Drug Discovery -- Chapter 7. Precision Radiomolecular Oncology: Challenging the Classical Statistical Evidence Based Medicine -- Chapter 8. Drug Repositioning of the Phenylpiperazine Derivative Naftopidil in Prostate Cancer Treatment -- Chapter 9. Biomarker Based Drug Discovery and Reverse Translational Approach -- Chapter 10. Nanotechnology in Dentistry -- Chapter 11. Nanoparticles a Potential Breakthrough in Counteracting Multidrug-Resistant Bacterial Infections: A Holistic View on Underlying Mechanisms and Antibacterial Properties -- Chapter 12. Emerging Role of Cannabinoid System Modulators in Treatment of Cancer -- Chapter 13. Nanodrugs : A Futuristic Approach for Treating Nephrolithiasis -- Chapter 14. Lipo Dermaceuticals : Technological Transformation -- Chapter 15. The Importance of Drug Dose Adjustment in Elderly Patients with Special Considerations for Patients on Diverse Co-Medications and Antidepressants -- Chapter 16. Role of Microfluidics and Nano Fluidics in Managing CAD -- Chapter 17. Targeted Gene Delivery Through Magnetofection: The New Face of Medicine -- Chapter 18. Qbd-Steered Systematic Development of Drug Delivery Nanoconstructs : Vital Precepts, Retrospect and Prospects -- Chapter 19. Nanoemulsions: A Potential Advanced Nanocarrier Platform for Herbal Drug Delivery -- Chapter 20. Sirna Encapsulated Nanoparticles for Targeting Dorsal Root Ganglion (Drg) in Diabetic Neuropathic Pain -- Chapter 21. EGFR Targeted Quinazoline Clubbed Heterocycles as Anti-Cancer Agents. Chapter 22. Therapeutic Human Monoclonal Antibodies -- Chapter 23. Hydroxyapatites and Their Biomedical Applications -- Chapter 24. Recent Progress in Applications of Magnetic Nanoparticles in Medicine: A Review -- Chapter 25. Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy: A Cutting Edge Therapy for Multiple Myeloma -- Chapter 26. Nanoparticles-Associated Lipopeptides: A New Class of Antimicrobials -- Chapter 27. Antimicrobial Applications of Engineered Metal-Based Nanomaterials -- Chapter 28. Strengthening Immunity-Ayurveda & Medicinal Plants -- Chapter 29. The Pathophysiology of Liver Disorders and Pharmacotherapy Options with Special Reference to Traditional Herbal Medicines: A Comprehensive Review -- Chapter 30. Polymeric Vehicles for Controlled Delivery of Ayurvedic Drugs for Wound Management.
    Abstract: This book, which is the third volume of Biomedical translational research, focuses on the fundamental role of biomedical research in developing new medicinal products. It emphasizes the importance of understanding biological and pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the disease to discover and develop new biological agents. The book uniquely explores the genomic computational integrative approach for drug repositioning. Further, it discusses the health benefits of nutraceuticals and their application in human diseases. Further, the book comprehensively reviews different computational approaches that employ GWAS data to guide drug repositioning. Finally, it summarizes the major challenges in drug development and the strategies for the rational design of the next generation more effective but less toxic therapeutic agents.
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    Pages: XII, 599 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811692321
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9232-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-9232-1
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    The Impact of Climate Change on Fungal Diseases (2022)
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    Keywords: Fungi. ; Mycology. ; Microbiology. ; Medical microbiology. ; Biodiversity. ; Plant ecology. ; Plants Evolution. ; Biotechnology. ; Fungi. ; Medical Microbiology. ; Biodiversity. ; Plant Ecology. ; Plant Evolution. ; Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Climate change overview -- Fungi: Essential elements in ecosystems -- Thermotolerance and adaption to climate change -- Impact of climatic change on dermatophytosis -- Climate change and the proliferation of cases of sporotrichosis -- Climate change and eumycetoma -- Effect of climate change on the geographical distribution of coccodioidomycosis -- Geographical expansion of histoplasmosis and its relation to climate change -- Impact of climate change on opportunistic mold infections -- The emergence of opportunistic yeast infections and climate change -- Climate change and allergies -- Climate change and mycotoxins -- Mycosis in natural disasters associated with climate change -- Advances and limitations in the identification of fungi -- Actions against the increase in fungal infections due to climate change: Prospects for vaccine development -- Bibliography -- Index.
    Abstract: The shift of weather patterns has affected the incidence and prevalence of infectious diseases, including mycoses. Mycoses have remained neglected due to a lack of training and recognition within the medical community. Nonetheless, these diseases remain common worldwide while frequently being underdiagnosed. Climate change affects the distribution of fungal communities, provoking outbreaks in locations where these mycoses were absent or in low frequencies. Moreover, the reports of clinical cases related to new fungal pathogens have increased due to the description of new fungal species or due to the ability of some species to shift to new hosts. Thus, this book, The Impact of Climate Change on Fungal Diseases, is a contribution to the knowledge of a global environmental phenomenon and its relation to these diseases, and it serves as a guide for health professionals to dive deep into the repercussions of climate change and how they can implement measures for the prevention and control of fungal infections.
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    Pages: XV, 305 p. 43 illus., 38 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030896645
    Series Statement: Fungal Biology,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-89664-5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-89664-5
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    Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (2022)
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    Keywords: Bacteria. ; Industrial microbiology. ; Biotechnology. ; Microbiology. ; Cytology. ; Nanobiotechnology. ; Bacteria. ; Industrial Microbiology. ; Biotechnology. ; Cellular Microbiology. ; Nanobiotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Understanding the small world: The Microbes -- 2 Bacteria and their industrial importance -- 3 Industrial perspectives of fungi -- 4 Microbial fermentation: basic fundamentals and its dynamic prospect in various industrial applications -- 5 Fermenter Design -- 6 Strain improvement of microbes -- 7 Enzyme Kinetics: a plethora of information -- 8 Asparaginase: Production, harvest, recovery and potential industrial application -- 9 Laccases: production, harvest, recovery, and potential industrial application -- 10 Pectinases: Production, harvest, recovery, and potential industrial application -- 11 Production of malt-based beverages -- 12 Biotransformation of industrially important steroid drug precursors -- 13 Value addition to chemical compounds through biotransformation -- 14 Fermentation Strategies for Organic Acid Production -- 15 Biological Production of Succinic Acid: State of the Art and Future Perspectives -- 16 Biomass, Bioenergy, and Biofuels -- 17 Biomethanation: Advancements for Upgrading Biomethane in Biogas Technologies -- 18 Microbial Bioelectricity Generation & Product Electrosynthesis -- 19 Microbial assisted systems for lignin-based product generation -- 20 Bioremediation Technology : A cumulative study of Microbial bioremediation of heavy metals, aromatic hydrocarbons, acrylamide and polyacrylamide -- 21 Microbes and their application in the food and agriculture industry -- 22 Microbes in resource and nutrient recovery via wastewater treatment -- 23 Potential of CRISPR/Cas9-based genome editing in the fields of industrial biotechnology-strategies, challenges, and applications -- 24 Animal cell culture: Basics and applications.
    Abstract: Industrial microbiology utilizes microorganisms to produce industrially important products in a more sustainable way, as opposed to the traditional chemical and energy intensive processes. The present book is an attempt to provide its readers with compiled and updated information in the area of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. This book provides the basics of microbiology and how it has been exploited at an industrial scale. The book focuses on the role of biotechnological advances that directly impact the industrial production of several bioactive compounds using microbes-based methods under a controlled and regulated environment. On one hand, this book presents detailed information on the basics of microbiology such as types of microbes and their applications, bioreactor design, fermentation techniques, strain improvement strategies, etc. At the same time it also provides recent and updated information on industrial production, recovery, and applications of enzymes, alcohols, organic acids, steroids as a drug precursor, etc., using microbial biotechnological approaches. The book presents an overview of modern technological advances for the generation of energy (biomethane, bioethanol, and bioelectricity) and resource recovery from waste. It also highlights the application of CRISPR-based technologies in the industrial microbiology sector. This book is developed with the motive to benefit students, academicians, as well as researchers. The book will also find interests among microbiologists, biotechnologists, environmentalists, and engineers working in the application of the microbes-based approach for the development of greener technologies.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811652141
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-5214-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-5214-1
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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
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-95825-1
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    The Brassica juncea Genome (2022)
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    Keywords: Botany. ; Genetics. ; Biotechnology. ; Agriculture. ; Plant Science. ; Genetics and Genomics. ; Biotechnology. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Brassica juncea: A Crop for Food and Health -- Chapter 2. Botanical Descriptions of Brassica juncea: Taxonomy, Cytology, Cytogenetics and Phylogenetic Relationships -- Chapter 3. Chemical Composition of Oil and Cake of Brassica juncea: Implications on Human and Animal Health -- Chapter 4. Genepools of Brassica -- Chapter 5. Genetic Diversity Characterization and Population Structure in Brassica juncea -- Chapter 6. Classical Genetics and Traditional Breeding in Brassica juncea -- Chapter 7. Heteroploidy in Brassica juncea: Basics and Applications -- Chapter 8. Introgression Breeding in Brassica juncea -- Chapter 9. In vitro Culture for Micropropagation, Somatic Embryogenesis, Somatic Mutation, and Somatic Hybridization in Brassica juncea -- Chapter 10. Genetic Modification of Brassica juncea: Current Scenario and Future Prospects -- Chapter 11. Molecular Linkage Mapping in Brassica juncea: Founding the basis for Marker Assisted Selection -- Chapter 12. Brassica juncea Genome Sequencing: Structural and Functional Insights -- Chapter 13. Brassica juncea Genome Assemblies – Characteristics and Utilization -- Chapter 14. Resequencing in Brassica juncea for Elucidation of Origin and Diversity -- Chapter 15. Large Scale Genome Analysis: Genome Sequences, Chromosomal Reorganization, and Repetitive DNA in Brassica juncea and Relatives -- Chapter 16. Brassica juncea L. : Chloroplast Genome -- Chapter 17. Transcriptomics Research and Resources in Brassica spp -- Chapter 18. Metabolomics of Brassica juncea -- Chapter 19. Proteomics Approach to Uncoverkey Signaling Pathways in Brassica juncea in Abiotic and Biotic stress -- Chapter 20. Genomics Approaches to Understand the Evolution of Brassica juncea -- Chapter 21. Regulatory Genes in Development and Adaptation, and Their Utilization in Trait Improvementin Brassica juncea: Challenges and Opportunities -- Chapter 22. Advanced Molecular Breeding for Yield -- Chapter 23. Advanced Breeding for Oil and Oil Cake Quality in Brassica juncea -- Chapter 24. Advances in Breeding Strategies for Improving Stress Tolerance in Brassicas -- Chapter 25. Genome Editing in Polyploid Brassica Crops.
    Abstract: This book is the first comprehensive compilation of deliberations on elucidation and augmentation of the genome of Brassica juncea, one of the leading oilseed crops of the world, popularly called as brown mustard, Indian mustard, Chinese mustard, or Oriental mustard. It includes discussions on genepools; genetic diversity and its characterization; classical genetic and traditional breeding; basics and application of heteroploidy; techniques and applications of introgressive hybridization; in vitro culture for micro-propagation, somatic mutation, somatic embryogenesis, and somatic hybridization; genetic engineering including genetic transformation and gene silencing; and molecular genetic mapping and mapping of genes and comprehensive delineations on genome sequencing and comparative genomics; resequencing for elucidation of origin and diversity; large-scale genome analysis; plastid genome sequence; transcriptomics; metabolomics; proteomics; evolutionary genomics; role of regulatory genes in development and adaptation and their utilization in trait improvement; precise breeding for yield, quality, and resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses; and prospects of genome editing.
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    Pages: XXXVII, 491 p. 36 illus., 31 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030915070
    Series Statement: Compendium of Plant Genomes,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-91507-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-91507-0
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    10th Central European Congress on Food : Proceedings of CE-Food 2020 (2022)
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    Keywords: Food science. ; Food Analysis. ; Chemistry. ; Agriculture. ; Nutrition   . ; Food Science. ; Food Chemistry. ; Agriculture. ; Nutrition.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Plenary Lectures -- Food Analysis -- Food Energy Systems -- Food Trends and Competitiveness -- Food and Feed Chain Management -- Modern Challenges.
    Abstract: This book presents the proceedings of the 10th Central European Congress on Food (CEFood), held on June 11-13, 2020, in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It reports on recent advances in the area of food science and food technology, and is divided into 5 major topical sections: food analysis, food energy systems, food trends and competitiveness, food and feed chain management, and modern challenges. Offering a timely snapshot of cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research and developments in modern food science and technology, these proceedings facilitate the transfer of these findings to industry. As such, the book will appeal to researchers and professionals in the food and agricultural industries, as well as those at regulatory and food safety agencies.
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    Pages: XI, 537 p. 133 illus., 87 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031047978
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-04797-8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-04797-8
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    Immuno-Oncology Crosstalk and Metabolism (2022)
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    Keywords: Cancer. ; Tumors Immunological aspects. ; Cancer Treatment. ; Biochemistry. ; Metabolism. ; Cell biology. ; Immunology. ; Cancer Biology. ; Cancer Microenvironment. ; Tumour Immunology. ; Cancer Therapy. ; Metabolic Pathways. ; Immunology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Cancer Metabolism and Aggressive Tumor Behaviour -- 2 Immune Cell Metabolism and Function -- 3 Cancer Cell Metabolism Effecting Immune function -- 4 Immune Cell Metabolites as Fuel for Cancer Cells -- 5 Immuno-Onco metabolism and Resistance to Therapy -- 6 Targeting Immuno-Onco metaolism in Cancers -- 7 Timing of the major metabolic switches in immune cell activation and differentiation during cancer development.
    Abstract: This book discusses the novel metabolic cross-talk between immune and tumor cells in the tumor microenvironment that promotes their growth and progression. It also describes deregulated metabolism in cancer cells that promotes suppressive and cancer cell-favourable microenvironment. Further, the book provides novel insights on the metabolic changes in immune cells that promote tumor cell growth and survival. In turn, it also reviews the involvement of immuno-onco metabolic cross-talk in the development of resistance to chemo-radiation therapy (CRT) in tumor cells. Lastly, it also explores the potential of immuno-oncology metabolism as a therapeutic approach against tumor cells.
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    Pages: X, 218 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811662263
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6226-3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-6226-3
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    Field-based Tests for Soccer Players : Methodological Concerns and Applications (2022)
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    Keywords: Sports sciences. ; Measurement. ; Measuring instruments. ; Mechanics. ; Quantitative research. ; Sport Science. ; Measurement Science and Instrumentation. ; Sports Biomechanics. ; Classical Mechanics. ; Data Analysis and Big Data.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction: Rationale for understanding accuracy, precision, and repeatability levels of field-based tests -- Chapter 2. Systematically revising the literature of field-based soccer tests -- Chapter 3. Summarizing and characterizing the field-based soccer tests -- Chapter 4. Evidence of accuracy, precision, and repeatability levels of field-based tests -- Chapter 5. Discussion of field-based soccer tests for aerobic fitness -- Chapter 6. Discussion of field-based soccer tests for sprinting, change-of-direction and agility -- Chapter 7. Discussion of field-based soccer tests for strength, power, and neuromuscular fitness -- Chapter 8. Conclusions & practical implications.
    Abstract: This book systematically summarizes the accuracy, precision, and repeatability levels of field-based tests applied in soccer. It considers such details as the effectiveness of tests for different age categories and sexes. In this book, the readers will be able to check all the field-based tests conceived for fitness assessment in soccer through a large systematic review made to the literature. In addition a brief characterization of each test and presentation of the concurrent validity and repeatability levels for each test will be provided. Finally, the book contains a general discussion of the implications of the tests for different methodological approaches to training. It will be use to sports scientists and practitioners.
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    Pages: VIII, 110 p. 2 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783031038952
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology,
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-03895-2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-03895-2
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    Innovations in Environmental Biotechnology (2022)
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    Keywords: Bioremediation. ; Microbial ecology. ; Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Industrial microbiology. ; Environmental Biotechnology. ; Environmental Microbiology. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Industrial Microbiology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1 Environmental Sustainability and Green Technology -- 1 The use of Environmental Biotechnology: A tool to progress towards sustainable development goals -- 2 Environment sustainability and role of biotechnology -- 3 Global Environmental Problems: A Nexus between Climate , Human Health and COVID 19 and Evolving Mitigation Strategies -- 4 Environment & Green Technology -- 5 Sustainable Technology: Foresight to Green Ecosystem -- 6 Green Technology for Bioplastics towards Sustainable Environment -- 7 Green Vaccination: Smart Plant Health Care for Human Welfare -- 8 Role of Emerging Green Technology in Remediation of Toxic Pollutants -- 9 Biofuel as a sustainable option to control environmental changes -- 10 Third generation hybrid technology for algal biomass production, wastewater treatment and greenhouse gas mitigation -- 11 Advances in Biological Nitrogen Removal -- 12 Application of Microbial enzymes: Biodegradation of paper and pulp waste -- 13 Microalgal Bioremediation: A Clean and Sustainable Approach for Controlling Environmental Pollution -- 14 Toxicological Impact of Azo Dye and their Microbial Degraded by-products on Flora and Fauna -- 15 Industrial Wastewater Treatment in Bio-electrochemical Systems -- 16 Novel Economic Method for Dynamic Non-Invasive Optical Monitoring of Turbidity -- 17 Exploring the Less Travelled Path of Ecofriendly Handmade Paper Production -- 18 Exploring the Niche: Real-Environment Demonstration and Evaluation of innovative Nature-Based-Sanitation Technologies in a Water scarce Community Context in India -- 19 Problems of increasing Air Pollution and Certain Management Strategies -- 20 Applications of Geographic Information Science and Technology to Monitor and Manage the COVID-19 Pandemic -- Part 2 Emerging Technologies in Environmental Biotechnology -- 21 Emerging Technologies in Environmental Biotechnology -- 22 Advanced and eco-friendly technologies for the treatment of industrial wastewater to constrain environmental pollution -- 23 Vermifiltration technology as a sustainable solution for wastewater treatment- Performance Evaluation, Applicability and Opportunities -- 24 Vermifiltration: A novel sustainable and innovative technology for waste water treatment -- 25 Small Scale Pva Gel Based Innovative Solution for Wastewater Treatment -- 26 Cyclic technology based sequencing batch reactors (SBR) treating municipal wastewater: Full scale experience -- 27 Biodegradation of Soapstock: as an Alternative Renewable Energy Resource and Reduce Environmental Pollution -- 28 Influence of nanomaterials in combined microbial fuel cell-electro-Fenton systems as a sustainable alternative for electricity generation and wastewater treatment -- 29 Role of Bio-Selectors in Performing Simultaneous Nitrification and Denitrification in Sequencing Batch Reactor Based Stps of India -- 30 Emerging technique of Enzymatic Biotransformation of Amides to Hydroxamic Acid for Pharmaceutical and Dye waste treatment -- 31 Biopolymer based nanocomposites for removal of hazardous dyes from water-bodies -- 32 Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi assisted Bioremediation of Heavy metals– A Revaluation -- 33 Application of Biotechnology for Providing Alternative of Fossil Fuel to Protect Environment -- 34 Coir Retting: Process upgradation and Pollution abatement through Environmental Biotechnology -- 35 Cadmium toxicity in rice: tolerance mechanisms, and their management -- 36 Evaluation of Residual Toxicity of Synthetic Pyrethroids in the Environment -- 37 Sustainable sanitation as a tool to reduce land degradation -- 38 Duckweeds: The Tiny Creatures for Resolving the Major Environmental Issues -- 39 Influence of the electrical stimulation using IrO2-Ta2O5êTi and RuO2-Ta2O5ê Ti anodes in the edaphological properties for the germination and growth of Zea mays L -- 40 Recent Advances in Biotechnology for generating Yellow Mosaic Disease resistance in mungbean (Vignaradiata L. Wilczek).
    Abstract: The book has 2 sections; Section A focuses on Environmental Sustainability and Green Technology and Section B covers Emerging Technologies in Environmental Biotechnology. The book introduces Environmental biotechnology as a tool to progress towards sustainable development goals and covers green technologies such as Bio-plastics, Third generation hybrid technology for algal biomass production, wastewater treatment and greenhouse gas mitigation, Green vaccination, Bio-fuels, Microbial enzymes, Bioelectrical systems, eco-friendly handmade paper production, nature based sanitation solutions, and greener ways to tackle air pollution along with the application of GIS to monitor & manage COVDI19 pandemic. The Section B covers emerging & innovative technologies such as vermifiltration, Small scale PVA gel based innovative solution for wastewater treatment, Cyclic technology based sequencing batch reactors (SBR) and role of Role of Bio-selectors in Performing Simultaneous Nitrification and Denitrification in SBR’s. It holistically covers essential information on Enzymatic Biotransformation and Biopolymer based nanocomposites for dye waste treatment, Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi assisted Bioremediation of heavy metals, Coir Retting and Duckweeds: The Tiny Creatures for Resolving the Major Environmental Issues. It is a promising book for researchers, academicians, teachers, students, industrial enterprises, policy makers, public health officials and general users. The book is closely aligned to curricula of post graduate courses in biotechnology, microbiology, environmental biotechnology and environmental science.
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    Pages: XXXVI, 950 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811644450
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4445-0
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    Plant and Nanoparticles (2022)
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    Keywords: Botanical chemistry. ; Nanobiotechnology. ; Plant physiology. ; Green chemistry. ; Agricultural biotechnology. ; Nanotechnology. ; Food science. ; Plant Biochemistry. ; Nanobiotechnology. ; Plant Physiology. ; Green Chemistry. ; Agricultural Biotechnology. ; Food Nanotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Emerging trends of Nanoparticles in Sustainable Agriculture: Current and Future Perspectives -- Chapter 2.Nanoparticles in Plant Disease Management -- Chapter 3.Proteomics of Plant Nanoparticles Interaction Mechanism -- Chapter 4. Importance of the secondary metabolites and biological parameters modification by metallic, oxides, and carbon-based nanomaterials over forage plants -- Chapter 5. Polymer-based nanoparticles (NPs): A promising approach for crops productivity -- Chapter 6.Plant mediated eco-friendly synthesis of platinum nanoparticles and their applications -- Chapter 7.Foliar Application of Metallic Nanoparticles on Crops Under Field Conditions -- Chapter 8.Phytotoxic effects of nanoparticles and defense mechanisms in plants -- Chapter 9.Plant Molecular Responses to Nanoparticle Stress -- Chapter 10. Nanoelicitation: A Promising and Emerging Technology for Triggering the Sustainable In Vitro Production of Secondary Metabolites in Medicinal Plants -- Chapter 11. Nanomaterials as unique carriers in agricultural practices for plant growth and development: A state of current knowledge -- Chapter 12. Nanotechnologies and Sustainable agriculture for Food and Nutraceutical production: An Update -- Chapter 13. Green synthesis of plant assisted manganese-based nanoparticles and their various applications -- Chapter 14.Biogenic synthesis of lead-based nanoparticles and their recent applications.
    Abstract: This book explores the interactions between nanomaterials/nanoparticles and plants and unveils potential applications. The chapters emphasize the implications of nanoparticles in cross-discipline approaches, including agricultural science, plant physiology, plant biotechnology, material science, environmental science, food chemistry, biomedical science, etc. It presents recent advances in experimental and theoretical studies and gives in-depth insights into the interaction between nanoparticles and plant cells. In addition, it discusses the potential applications and concerns of nanoparticles comprehensively. The research field of plant nanotechnology has great potential within plant sciences and agriculture and the related research is getting increased at present. The study of plant nanotechnology receives an advantage from the great progress of nanotechnology in biomedical sciences particularly the well-development of a variety of biocompatible nanoparticles (NPs) and advanced analytical techniques. Nowadays, although some NPs have been applied in the studies of plant and agronomic sciences, the knowledge regarding physiology and underlying mechanisms within the plant cell remains limited. This book offers a critical reference for students, teachers, professionals, and a wide array of researchers in plant science, plant physiology, plant biotechnology, material science, environmental science, food chemistry, nanotechnology, and biomedical science. It could also benefit the related field of plant nanotechnology for designing and organizing future research. .
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9789811925030
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2503-0
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-2503-0
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    Taurine 12 : A Conditionally Essential Amino Acid (2022)
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    Keywords: Clinical biochemistry. ; Medical genetics. ; Human physiology. ; Proteins. ; Medical Biochemistry. ; Medical Genetics. ; Human Physiology. ; Proteins.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. The disease-modifying role of taurine and its therapeutic potential in Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) -- 2. Examination of taurine chloramine and taurine on LPS-induced acute pulmonary inflammation in mice -- 3. Synergism between taurine and dexamethasone in anti-inflammatory response in LPS-activated macrophages -- 4. Regulation of CXCR4 expression by taurine in macrophage-like cells -- 5. Taurine chloramine inhibits leukocyte migration by suppressing actin polymerization and extracellular signal regulated kinase -- 6. Taurine alleviates LPS-induced acute lung injury by suppressing TLR-4/NFKB pathway -- 7. Intervention effect of taurine on LPS-induced intestinal mechanical barrier injury in piglets -- 8. Current opinion on the therapeutic capacity of taurine containing halogen derivatives in infectious and inflammatory diseases -- 9. Taurine and N-bromotaurine in topical treatment of psoriasis -- 10. Taurine deficiency in tissues aggravates radiation-induced gastrointestinal syndrome -- 11. Taurine and its anti-cancer functions: In vivo and in vitro study -- 12. Taurine supplementation inhibits the expression of Atrogin-1 and MuRF-1, protein degradation marker genes, in skeletal muscle of C26-induced cachexia mouse model -- 13. Bioavailability of tauropine after oral ingestion in mouse -- 14. Taurine prevents liver injury by reducing oxidative stress and cytochrome c mediated apoptosis in broilers under low temperature -- 15. Effects of taurine on serum indexes of broilers with chronic heat stress -- 16. Antioxidant effect of taurine on chronic heat stressed broilers -- 17. Grading of Japanese diet intakes by 24-hour urine analysis of taurine and soy isoflavones in relation to cardiovascular risks -- 18. Perinatal taurine supplementation preserves the benefits of dynamic exercise training on cardiovascular and metabolic functions and prevents organ damage in adult male exercised rats -- 19. Impaired bile acid synthesis in a taurine-deficient cat model -- 20. Characterization of bone tissue and bone morphology in taurine transporter knockout mice -- 21. Blood taurine dynamics in captive lions: relationship with feed and bile acid composition -- 22. Taurine ameliorates apoptosis via Akt pathway in the kidney of diabetic rats -- 23. Taurine ameliorates oxidative stress in spinal cords of diabetic rats via Keap-Nrf2 signaling -- 24. Assessment of in vitro tests as predictors of the antioxidant effects of insulin, metformin and taurine in the brain of diabetic rats -- 25. Potential binding sites for taurine on the insulin receptor: A molecular docking study -- 26. Dietary protein modulates the efficacy of taurine supplementation on adaptive islet function and morphology in obesity -- 27. Taurine and exercise: Synergistic effects on adipose tissue metabolism and inflammatory processes in obesity -- 28. The taurine conjugated bile acid (TUDCA) normalizes insulin secretion in pancreatic b-cells exposed to fatty acids: Role of mitochondrial metabolism -- 29. Effect of taurine on the regulation of glucose uptake in skeletal muscle -- 30. Differences between physiological and pharmacological actions of taurine -- 31. Taurine and the brain -- 32. Electrophysiological evidence for anti-epileptic property of taurine -- 33. Observation of acupuncture effects on the expression of taurine transporter and taurine in the senescence-accelerated mouse brain: A pilot study -- 34. The regulatory effects of taurine on neurogenesis and apoptosis of neural stem cells in the hippocampus of rats -- 35. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor potentiates entorhinal-dentate but not hippocampus CA1 pathway in adult male rats: A mechanism of taurine-modulated BDNF on learning and memory -- 36. Influences of taurine pharmacodynamics and sex on active avoidance learning and memory -- 37. The effects of dietary taurine-containing jelly supplementation on cognitive function and memory ability of the elderly with subjective cognitive decline -- 38. Effects of dietary taurine-containing jelly supplementation on academic-related characteristics and academic achievement in Korean college entrance examinees: a pilot study -- 39. Improvement in willingness to purchase taurine-containing jelly needs high degrees of interest and preference: focused on Korean college students -- 40. Positive eusocial impacts on ants by taurine derivatives -- 41. Taurine prevents AFB1-induced renal injury by inhibiting oxidative stress and apoptosis -- 42. Taurine-derived compounds produce anxiolytic effects in rats following developmental lead exposure -- 43. Developmental lead exposure in rats causes sex-dependent changes in neurobiological and anxiety-like behaviors that are improved by taurine co-treatment -- 44. In vivo sex-dependent effects of perinatal Pb2+ exposure on pilocarpine-induced seizure susceptibility and taurine neuropharmacology -- 45. Taurine prevents LPS-induced liver injury in weaned piglets.
    Abstract: This volume gathers a selection of original articles and reviews on timely topics about the application of Taurine in human health written by members of the International Taurine Society, including COVID-19, cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, among others. Chapters are written by Taurine experts across the globe in North and South America, Asia, and Europe. A majority of the articles are based on original studies recently carried out in individual laboratories worldwide. The book is divided into eight parts, each covering a unique aspect of Taurine. Each section will highlight new research findings on Taurine and its application in various human systems, including the nervous system, immune system, and cardiovascular system, to combat disease. The first section covers COVID-19, the dominant health event of 2020. Experts will explore and clarify the potential therapeutic effectiveness of Taurine against COVID-19. The volume will promote further research into the application of Taurine in human health, and will be of use to a wide audience, including basic and clinical scientists, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies, and libraries. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XII, 518 p. 181 illus., 68 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
    ISBN: 9783030933371
    Series Statement: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1370
    URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-93337-1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-93337-1
    DDC: 612.015
    Language: English
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