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Metagenomics: Techniques, Applications, Challenges and Opportunities
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 225

Metagenomics: Techniques, Applications, Challenges and Opportunities

This book summarizes the various areas of research in metagenomics and their potential applications in medicine, the environment and biotechnology. The book presents the recent advances in theoretical, methodological and applied aspects of metagenomics and highlights their applications in the fields of environmental microbial forensics, bioremediation, drug-discovery and agriculture. In addition, the book discusses various metagenomics approaches used for understanding the microbial physiology and biochemistry. Lastly the book describes a range of bioinformatics tools and computational methods for metagenomics analysis as well as the functional diversity and dynamics of microbial communities colonizing the human skin.

Modern Cancer Therapies and Traditional Medicine: An Integrative Approach to Combat Cancers
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 352

Modern Cancer Therapies and Traditional Medicine: An Integrative Approach to Combat Cancers

The advancements in molecular marker discovery, genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics in recent years have enabled researchers to develop targeted therapies against cancers. Cancer research and management is multi-disciplinary and multimodal. In addition to conventional chemotherapy and radiotherapy, targeted immunotherapy has also provided considerable success in the clinic. There is also scientific evidence on the impact of alternative therapies on cancer patients. Modern Cancer Therapies and Traditional Medicine: An Integrative Approach to Combat Cancers summarizes the general aspects of cancer therapy and management. Chapters cover cancer medicine in two broad sections, the book prese...

Omics for Environmental Engineering and Microbiology Systems
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 551

Omics for Environmental Engineering and Microbiology Systems

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2022-11-07
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  • Publisher: CRC Press

Includes recent research and development in the areas of omics and microbial bioremediation Covers the broad environmental pollution control approach such as metagenomics, metabolomics, fluxomics, bioremediation, and biodegradation of industrial wastes Reviews metagenomics and waste management, and recycling for environmental cleanup Describes the metagenomic methodologies and best-practices, from sample collection to data analysis for taxonomies Explores various microbial degradation pathways and detoxification mechanisms for organic and inorganic contaminants of wastewater with their gene expression

Microbial Bioprospecting for Sustainable Development
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 397

Microbial Bioprospecting for Sustainable Development

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2018-09-18
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  • Publisher: Springer

This book presents a comprehensive overview of the use of microorganisms and microbial metabolites as a future sustainable basis of agricultural, environmental and industrial developments. It provides a holistic approach to the latest advances in the utilization of various microorganism bioprospecting including their wide range of applications, traditional uses, modern practices, and designing strategies to harness their potential. In addition, it highlights advanced microbial bioremediation approaches, including genetic manipulation, metagenomics analysis and bacteriophage-based sensors for the detection of food-borne pathogens. Lastly, it elaborates on the latest advances regarding the role of microbes in the sustainable development of various industrial products.

Advanced Drug Delivery Strategies for Targeting Chronic Inflammatory Lung Diseases
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 652

Advanced Drug Delivery Strategies for Targeting Chronic Inflammatory Lung Diseases

This book describes the growing clinical and healthcare relevance of nano-therapeutics in treating respiratory diseases. It begins with a brief introduction on the different types of nanoparticles in respiratory disease conditions. It further discusses the current trends in understanding the disease pathology using different in vitro and in vivo models, which are important towards the onsite clinical applications and development of new therapeutics. The book includes exciting topics such as formulation of these nanoparticles, targeting various organelles etc. It also describes the future prospects and challenges in the field. Different chapters are written by researchers actively working in the area of pulmonary diseases. This book is designed to address the requirements of both beginners and specialized scientists involved in pulmonary research. The contents include basic concepts followed by advanced state-of-art monitoring and treatment of diseases. The book is meant for researchers and industry experts in nanotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences and drug design.

Food Safety
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 263

Food Safety

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2024-05-15
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  • Publisher: CRC Press

Food Safety: Contaminants and Risk Assessment is a state-of-art reference on food safety, which is the biggest challenge in the food supply chains worldwide. Despite advancements in hygiene, food treatment, and food processing, foodborne pathogens or food contaminants still represent a significant threat to human health. This book presents comprehensive information about the major food contaminants across food types. The text provides facts about setting up food safety initiatives and safety rules, foodborne pathogen detection, production and processing compliance issues, and safety education. Key Features Examines a diverse range of contaminants across food types Describes various food allergens and allergies Discusses contamination in drinking water and bottled water Reviews the international regulations for management of food hazards Throws light on the overall impact of food safety of global food supply chains This book is meant for postgraduate students, researchers, and food industry professionals.

Strigolactones, Alkamides and Karrikins in Plants
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 426

Strigolactones, Alkamides and Karrikins in Plants

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  • Published: 2023-05-23
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  • Publisher: CRC Press

Strigolactones, Alkamides and Karrikins in Plants: Recent Updates and Future Prospects provides comprehensive knowledge on the various aspects of plant growth, physiology, and communication associated with the three potential biomolecules. Strigolactones have gained much importance in the last decade as potential plant growth regulators. Likewise, alkamides are also known for their plant growth regulatory and pharmacological properties. The evolutionary significance of karrikins as a potential signaling molecule in different plant groups has been fascinating to plant physiologists and ecologists. This book enables the reader to gain insights into the myriad role of these biomolecules in plan...

Frontiers in Anti-Infective Drug Discovery: Volume 8
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 277

Frontiers in Anti-Infective Drug Discovery: Volume 8

This book series brings updated reviews to readers interested in advances in the development of anti-infective drug design and discovery. The scope of the book series covers a range of topics including rational drug design and drug discovery, medicinal chemistry, in-silico drug design, combinatorial chemistry, high-throughput screening, drug targets, recent important patents, and structure-activity relationships. Frontiers in Anti-Infective Drug Discovery is a valuable resource for pharmaceutical scientists and post-graduate students seeking updated and critically important information for developing clinical trials and devising research plans in this field. The eighth volume of this series ...

The Shattered She
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 100

The Shattered She

The book is composed of more than 70 sentimental and emotional poems revolving around the subtle theme of women ordeal and plight penned by Atif Khurshid Wani, a young poet of Kashmir. Pertinently, girl child metamorphosis as the victim of disdain and alienation starts right from her natal day. “The Shattered She” touches the diverse facets of women’s life like enmity, aspiration and anxiety in her childhood, girlhood and motherhood.

Antimicrobial Peptides
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 347

Antimicrobial Peptides

Antimicrobial Peptides: Challenges and Future Perspectives covers the latest developments about antimicrobial peptides in the scenario of drug resistance. The book is divided into 16 chapters arranged in sequence and preceded by chapters on historical developments and their role as regulatory molecules in innate defense mechanism. Emphasis is given to purification techniques and characterization suitable for interdisciplinary research. Chapters provide an inventory of various antimicrobial peptides, from a diverse array of organisms such as bacteria, fungi, insects, amphibians, plants and mammals. A section on marine ecosystem broadens readers understanding on marine based antimicrobial pept...