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  • Bioactives from Aquatic Side Streams

    Innovative Extraction Procedures and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Charlotte Jacobsen + 2 more
    • English
    Bioactives from Aquatic Side Streams: Innovative Extraction Procedures and Applications examines the untapped potential of aquatic resources and byproducts as a rich source of bioactive compounds, including proteins and peptides, omega-3 fatty acids, phenolic compounds, pigments, vitamins, and minerals. With a focus on sustainable practices, this book explores the identification, extraction, characterization, and application of these bioactive compounds across various industries. This book serves as a comprehensive guide providing insights into innovative methods for utilizing often overlooked or discarded aquatic resources. Written and edited by a global team of specialists, this book is systematically structured to provide readers with an understanding of the processes, challenges, and opportunities associated with sourcing bioactive compounds from aquatic side streams. Early chapters characterize the bioactivity of key compounds, describe the aquatic side streams available for sourcing these compounds, and provide a high-level overview of their extraction techniques. Central chapters focus on these processes for specific bioactive compounds, including hydrolysates, peptides, omega-3 oil, phospholipids, collagen, gelatin, chitin, chitosan, minerals, pigments, and more. Concluding chapters explore emerging techniques, market hurdles and possible solutions, and regulatory considerations for the sustainable sourcing of bioactive compounds from aquatic side streams. By equipping readers with the knowledge to develop new products that enhance existing ones, Bioactives from Aquatic Side Streams promotes the innovative use of aquatic byproducts for a more sustainable future. This is an essential resource for researchers, industry professionals, and students in the fields of marine biology, aquatic biotechnology, aquatic resource management, environmental science, and food science.

  • Advances in Clinical Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 135
    • English
    Advances in Clinical Chemistry series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Advances in Applied Mechanics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 67
    • English

  • Advances in Microbial Physiology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 89
    • English
    Advances in Microbial Physiology, Volume 89 explores the latest research and developments in microbial physiology, providing a comprehensive overview on how microorganisms function, adapt, and interact with their environments. This volume brings together leading experts to discuss fundamental processes such as metabolism, growth, gene regulation, signal transduction, stress responses, and cellular differentiation in bacteria, archaea, and fungi. Chapters cover Steroids as Antibacterials, From Feeding Cell to Fruiting Body: Multidrug Transport in the Life cycle of Dictyostelium discoideum, Evolution of xenobiotic catabolism, Glycyl-radical enzymes, How anaerobes cope with oxygen, and Extracellular Electron Transfer: From Early Life to Modern Biogeochemistry and Applications.

  • Molecular and Cellular Biology Approaches and Applications in Modern Drug Discovery

    • 1st Edition
    • Mithun Rudrapal + 1 more
    • English
    Molecular and Cellular Biology Approaches and Applications in Modern Drug Discovery is an essential guide that bridges the latest advances in molecular and cellular biology to revolutionize drug discovery. The book explores a wide range of tools and techniques, and their application to drug discovery, including genetic engineering, gene therapy, regenerative medicine, developmental biology, molecular diagnostics, biomarkers, RNA therapeutics, molecular immunology, and vaccine development. It also considers multi-omics approaches, biophysical methods, epigenetics and epigenomics, biomedical engineering, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, structural and computational approaches, and more. This comprehensive volume covers critical domains such as transcriptomics, proteomics, genomics, genetics, and cell signalling pathways, providing an in-depth understanding of their pivotal roles in drug development. It is an invaluable reference for researchers and advanced students working in these areas across molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, biotechnology and related fields.

  • Pharmaceutical QbD with Design of Experiments

    Statistical Tools and Applications in Drug Delivery Systems
    • 1st Edition
    • Khushwant Yadav
    • English
    Pharmaceutical QbD with Design of Experiments: Statistical Tools and Applications in Drug Delivery Systems offers comprehensive coverage of best practices in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The first section discusses the principles and basics of Quality by Design (QbD). Part two covers the foundational statistical principles and tools for the Design of Experiments (DoE). Section three is dedicated to the applications of QbD for conventional formulations. The next section provides ample coverage of applications to Novel Drug Delivery Systems (NDDS), including micro and nano-particles. The final section discusses the application of QbD for the optimization of pharmaceutical processes and equipment.Researcher... in pharmaceutical manufacturing will benefit from this thorough statistical review, while students in this field will gain practical insights the experienced chapter authors provide in case studies. Industry professionals can find solutions to their particular problems within the insights and strategies shared in this book.

  • Modeling of Unit Operations in the Food Industry

    Unit Operations and Processing Equipment in the Food Industry
    • 1st Edition
    • Seid Mahdi Jafari + 1 more
    • English
    Modelling of Unit Operations in the Food Industry, a volume in the Unit Operations and Processing Equipment in the Food Industry series, explains the fundamentals and techniques necessary for modelling of different food processing operations, including heat transfer and thermal food processes, non-thermal food processes, mass transfer food processes, and other operations.All the chapters emphasize basic texts relating to experimental, theoretical, computational, and/or applications of food engineering principles and the relevant modelling techniques, such as the modelling of drying, frying, baking, sterilization, evaporation, extraction, high pressure, radio frequency, and many more.Written by experts in the field of food engineering, in a simple and dynamic way, this book targets industrial Engineers working in the field of food processing and within food factories to make them more familiar with the food processing operations and equipment.

  • Super-Resolution Nanoscopy for Protein Imaging

    • 1st Edition
    • Varun Vyas
    • English
    Super-Resolution Nanoscopy for Protein Imaging decodes the intricate world of protein visualization using cutting-edge nanoscopic techniques. This comprehensive guide is crafted to equip master students, PhD candidates, and early-stage researchers with essential knowledge and practical insights into advanced protein imaging technologies. The book covers foundational principles, innovative methodologies, and real-world applications, providing a complete resource for mastering the complexities of protein imaging. This book offers a unique compilation of diverse nanoscopic methods, overcoming the limitation of technique-specific texts currently available.By collecting scattered information into a single volume, it delivers an in-depth exploration of imaging techniques, from Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) to Electron Microscopy (EM), and Single Molecule Fluorescence Imaging. Each section delves into instrumentation, sample preparation, data analysis, and the latest developments, making it an indispensable reference for understanding how to visualize proteins in their natural environments.

  • Shared Research Resources

    Best Practices in Management and Administration
    • 1st Edition
    • Andrew Vinard + 2 more
    • English
    Shared Research Resources: Best Practices in Management and Administration brings together best practices and case studies from research institutions around the world. Covering all areas of management, with examples and applications specific to the research environment, this is the perfect reference to build managerial skills. The first part is dedicated to introducing Shared Research Resources (SRR) management. The second part covers all aspects of staffing. Part three contains complete coverage of operations, including service development, instrument procurement, marketing, management software, customer support, safety, maintenance and repair. Part four is dedicated to fiscal management, budgeting, and reporting.Part five covers strategic management. Part six is devoted to the sustainability of the core facility. The final part covers assessment, including annual reports, program reviews, and audits. This book is a complete reference targeted at SRR managers and staff who need to keep updated with current best practices and case studies. It is also important reading for research institution managers and function leaders.

  • Artificial Intelligence Based Primary Care

    Artificial Intelligence and Human Cognition in General Practice and Family Medicine
    • 1st Edition
    • Anthony C. Chang + 5 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence Based Primary Care: Artificial Intelligence and Human Cognition in General Practice and Family Medicine provides a comprehensive look into the integration of artificial intelligence within primary care. This book aims to bridge the gap between data scientists and primary care clinicians by presenting potential AI applications, implementation challenges, and real-world clinical scenarios in an accessible manner. Comprised of 5 sections and 20 chapters, it offers both theoretical insights and practical guidance for family medicine practitioners.Additi... the book includes a chapter dedicated to a day in the life of a General Practitioner, showcasing the practical impact of AI. It also features an extra compendium listing the Top 100 articles and best books on Artificial Intelligence. This resource is invaluable for academics, researchers, and clinicians eager to expand their knowledge in this emerging field.

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