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  • Environmentally Safe Strategies for Plant Protection Against Biotic and Abiotic Stresses

    • 1st Edition
    • Parissa Taheri
    • English
    Environmentally Safe Strategies for Plant Protection Against Biotic and Abiotic Stresses presents environmentally friendly and safe methods for plant protection against not only biotic stresses caused by various pathogens and pests, but also against abiotic stresses such as salinity, drought, UV radiations, flood, unfavorable temperature, and pH, etc. The book aims to present approaches for both abiotic and biotic stresses, providing a valuable, integrated view to inspire new research as well as to implement and develop new practices.As global demand for organic food and feed products increases, it is necessary to focus on research areas related to discovery, application and demonstrating the modes of action of natural compounds obtained from various plants or mushrooms, as well as beneficial microbes and their metabolites involved in plant protection against biotic and abiotic stresses. These natural compounds, biocontrol agents and their volatile or non-volatile metabolites, which might have direct antagonism against phytopathogens and pests or indirect effect via induction of plant defense, could be formulated and used with high durability to control various environmental stresses in an eco-friendly manner.

  • Metagenomics for Microbiology

    • 2nd Edition
    • Jacques Izard + 1 more
    • English
    Metagenomics for Microbiology, Second Edition unveils the intricate and diverse world of microbial communities, emphasizing their critical roles in health, disease, and ecosystem functionality. This updated edition addresses the significant challenges in the field and introduces promising approaches to make metagenomics research more feasible. Through comprehensive revisions and over five new chapters, readers are equipped with the latest research data and analyses, advancing their understanding of microbial principles. Notably, this edition provides a robust foundation for the design and analysis of omics studies, focusing on technological underpinnings and practical applications. It remains an essential resource for characterizing microbial consortia.

  • Biosafety Level 4 (BSL4) – Virus research at the highest level of biosafety and biosecurity

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 122
    • English
    Advances in Virus Research, Volume 122 highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of timely topics, including HERVs in cancer stem cells, Nomenclature for vertical, Modelling of vertically transmitted viruses, Vertical transmission of tomato viruses, and more.

  • 100 Rare Tumors of the Digestive System

    A Case-Based Reference for Surgical Pathologists
    • 1st Edition
    • Xiaoyan Liao
    • English
    100 Rare Tumors of the Digestive System: A Case-Based Reference for Surgical Pathologists provides practicing surgical pathologists, gastroenterologists, oncologists, and surgeons with a comprehensive review on the clinical and pathologic features of rarely encountered neoplasms in the digestive system. The book uses a case-based format to cover typical clinical settings, including clinical history, symptoms, laboratory and radiographic findings, and representative histologic and immunologic pictures. This is the perfect reference for clinicians that would like to know more about updated terminology, histopathologic presentation, potential pathogenesis mechanisms, and treatment strategies for digestive disease entities.Scientists and researchers can also reference this book to find disease entities of interest, including pathogenesis, immunophenotype, and molecular findings. Multiple choice questioning is provided for readers to decide on the best diagnosis from a list of mimickers.

  • Healthcare Frontiers in the Metaverse

    Innovations and Impacts
    • 1st Edition
    • Shalli Rani
    • English
    Healthcare Frontiers in the Metaverse: Innovations and Impacts provides a deeper comprehension of the metaverse’s revolutionary effects on patient care, medical education, and operational procedures in the healthcare sector. This book Includes both the fundamentals of patient experience, provider practices, and the overall framework of the healthcare business as the democratization of medical education through virtual simulations and the individualized care enabled by AI-driven diagnostics. In 14 chapters, Healthcare Frontiers in the Metaverse: Innovations and Impacts leads the reader to an introduction to definition, elements, treatment and diagnostic in healthcare in metaverse, the next evolution in social connection, and the successor to the mobile internet. It describes the role of robots and give a view on the future scope and challenges. Healthcare Frontiers in the Metaverse: Innovations and Impacts serves as a road map for technologists and policymakers influencing the direction of healthcare as well as a help book for medical practitioners integrating metaverse technologies into their practice.

  • Medicine in Homer

    • 1st Edition
    • Eric Altschuler
    • English
    Medicine in Homer explores injuries in the great epic poems of Homer from the perspective of contemporary medical professionals. This foundational text describes injuries included in both Odyssey and The Iliad, drawing on connections to neurology, toxicology, and genetics in ancient Greek times. As human anatomy remains unchanged, a careful study of trauma anatomy in Homer provides a unique window into the epics, their composition, and the development of medicine available today.

  • Rabies

    Scientific Basis of the Disease and Its Management
    • 5th Edition
    • Alan C. Jackson + 1 more
    • English
    Rabies: Scientific Basis of the Disease and its Management, Fifth Edition is an authoritative reference that delves into the virological, clinical, and public health facets of rabies. This new edition provides insights into the molecular virology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, immunology, treatment, epidemiology, and public health strategies for managing rabies. It also includes discussions on the One Health approach to rabies, global implications, and setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the book serves as an essential resource for physicians, veterinarians, public health advisors, epidemiologists, and research scientists, offering current information on diagnosing, treating, controlling, and preventing this deadly infectious disease.

  • Cytokine-Based Immunotherapy - Part A

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 396
    • English
    Cytokine-Based immunotherapy, Volume 396, Part A delves into the intricate world of cytokines, vital signaling proteins that orchestrate the immune response and their pivotal role in modulating various immune functions. From their fundamental mechanisms to their therapeutic applications, this book offers a thorough examination of the latest trends and developments in leveraging cytokines for immunotherapy. The book includes chapters such as Cytokine-driven cancer immune evasion mechanisms, which explores how cytokines contribute to cancer cells' ability to evade the immune system. Cytokine-based immunotherapy in hematolymphoid malignancies is also explored, discussing the use of cytokines in treating blood cancers.Targeting TNF-alpha examines the immunotherapeutic approach for alleviating neuropathic pain. The key role of immunomodulatory cytokines for the development of novel nk cell-based cancer therapies focuses on the importance of cytokines in developing new cancer treatments. Finally, complexities in the clinical development of TGFβ inhibitors covers the challenges in creating inhibitors for TGFβ.

  • Pain, An Issue of Neurologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 43-3
    • Charles E. Argoff
    • English
    In this issue of Neurologic Clinics, guest editor Dr. Charles E. Argoff brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Pain. Top experts discuss topics related primarily to non-headache pain, including a guide to assessing the person in pain, whether there is a role for acute or chronic opioid therapy; complex pelvic pain and its management; and many more.

  • Biosensing the Future

    Wearable, Ingestible and Implantable Technologies for Health and Wellness Monitoring Part A
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 215
    • English
    Biosensing the Future: Wearable, Ingestible and Implantable Technologies for Health and Wellness Monitoring, Part A, Volume 215 offers a comprehensive exploration of biosensing technologies and their transformative impact on modern healthcare. Chapters in this new release include Technologies and emerging trends in wearable biosensing, Implantable biosensors: advancements and applications, Neural implants: restoring function and enhancing quality of life, Ingestible biosensors: monitoring health from within, Ingestible biosensors for monitoring digestive health and nutritional monitoring, and much more.Other chapters cover Ingestible biosensors for drug delivery monitoring, Artificial intelligence in wearable biosensing: enhancing data analysis and decision-making, Wearable Privacy, Ethical and regulatory landscape of wearable, ingestible, and implantable technologies, Characterization of skeletal muscle contraction using a flexible and wearable ultrasonic sensor, and more.

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