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Ultrasound Technology for Clinical Practitioners (Hardcover): Coates Ultrasound Technology for Clinical Practitioners (Hardcover)
Coates
R2,563 Discovery Miles 25 630 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Ultrasound Technology for Clinical Practitioners A hands-on and practical roadmap to ultrasound technology for clinical practitioners who use it every day In Ultrasound Technology for Clinical Practitioners, distinguished medical physicist and vascular ultrasound scientist Crispian Oates delivers an accessible and practical resource written for the everyday clinical user of ultrasound. The book offers complete descriptions of the latest techniques in ultrasound, including ultrafast ultrasound and elastography, providing an up-to-date and relevant resource for educators, students, and practitioners alike. Ultrasound Technology for Clinical Practitioners uses a first-person perspective that walks readers through a relevant and memorable story containing necessary information, simplifying retention and learning. It makes extensive use of bulleted lists, diagrams, and images, and relies on mathematics and equations only where necessary to illustrate the relationship between other factors. Physics examples come from commonly known contexts that readers can relate to their everyday lives, and additional description boxes offer optional, helpful info in some topic areas. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to the foundational physics of ultrasound, as well as the propagation of the ultrasound pulse through tissue Comprehensive discussions of beam shapes, transducers, imaging techniques, and pulse echo instrumentation In-depth examination of image quality and artefacts and the principles of Doppler and colour Doppler ultrasound Fulsome treatments of measurement taking and safety and quality assurance in ultrasound Perfect for sonographers, echocardiographers, and vascular scientists, Ultrasound Technology for Clinical Practitioners will also earn a place in the libraries of radiologists, cardiologists, emergency medicine specialists, and all other clinical users of ultrasound.

Separation and Purification Technology (Hardcover): Norma N. Li Separation and Purification Technology (Hardcover)
Norma N. Li
R8,035 R5,396 Discovery Miles 53 960 Save R2,639 (33%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book provides a sampler of developments in separation and purification technology, focusing on the application of membrane-based separations in biotechnology, commercial applications of emulsion liquid membranes, and economic evaluation of membrane technology.

Plant Biotechnology and Development (Hardcover): Peter M. Gresshoff Plant Biotechnology and Development (Hardcover)
Peter M. Gresshoff
R7,138 Discovery Miles 71 380 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Plant Biotechnology and Development is the first of a series of publications designed to provide readers with an overview of current topics in plant molecular biology. Such an overview is important due to the fact that researchers from many disciplines are successfully turning their attention to plant development in an attempt to increase our understanding of the laws of nature itself. Plant molecular biology is a new field resulting from this scientific concentration and can be classified anywhere from the purely scientific to the practical and applied. Plant Biotechnology and Development addresses biochemical as well as genetic analyses, in addition to morphological and evolutionary considerations. It emphasizes plant-microbe interactions, especially legume root nodule symbiosis. A glossary of terms is included at the back of the book to enable readers new to the field to "wade" through the jargon often associated with plant molecular biology. The book is fully indexed to allow easy access to information. Plant Biotechnology and Development and the series "Current Topics in Plant Molecular Biology" will interest pharmaceutical researchers, geneticists, botanists, molecular biologists, cell biologists, biochemists, and others who would like to learn more about plant molecular biology and its influence on all disciplines.

The Age of Living Machines - How Biology Will Build the Next Technology Revolution (Paperback): Susan Hockfield The Age of Living Machines - How Biology Will Build the Next Technology Revolution (Paperback)
Susan Hockfield
R406 Discovery Miles 4 060 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A century ago, discoveries in physics came together with engineering to produce an array of astonishing new technologies: radios, telephones, televisions, aircraft, radar, nuclear power, computers, the Internet and a host of still- evolving digital tools. These technologies so radically reshaped our world that we can no longer conceive of life without them. Today we are on the cusp of a new convergence, with discoveries in biology coming together with engineering to produce another array of almost inconceivable technologies. These next-generation products have the potential to be every bit as revolutionary as the twentieth century's digital wonders: Virusbuilt batteries. Protein-based water filters. Cancer- detecting nanoparticles. Mind- reading bionic limbs. Computer-engineered crops. These few examples illustrate the promise of the technology story of the twenty-first century to overcome some of the greatest humanitarian, medical and environmental challenges of our time.

Algorithmic and Artificial Intelligence Methods for Protein Bioinformatics (Hardcover): Y. Pan Algorithmic and Artificial Intelligence Methods for Protein Bioinformatics (Hardcover)
Y. Pan
R3,068 Discovery Miles 30 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An in-depth look at the latest research, methods, and applications in the field of protein bioinformatics This book presents the latest developments in protein bioinformatics, introducing for the first time cutting-edge research results alongside novel algorithmic and AI methods for the analysis of protein data. In one complete, self-contained volume, Algorithmic and Artificial Intelligence Methods for Protein Bioinformatics addresses key challenges facing both computer scientists and biologists, arming readers with tools and techniques for analyzing and interpreting protein data and solving a variety of biological problems. Featuring a collection of authoritative articles by leaders in the field, this work focuses on the analysis of protein sequences, structures, and interaction networks using both traditional algorithms and AI methods. It also examines, in great detail, data preparation, simulation, experiments, evaluation methods, and applications. Algorithmic and Artificial Intelligence Methods for Protein Bioinformatics: * Highlights protein analysis applications such as protein-related drug activity comparison * Incorporates salient case studies illustrating how to apply the methods outlined in the book * Tackles the complex relationship between proteins from a systems biology point of view * Relates the topic to other emerging technologies such as data mining and visualization * Includes many tables and illustrations demonstrating concepts and performance figures Algorithmic and Artificial Intelligence Methods for Protein Bioinformatics is an essential reference for bioinformatics specialists in research and industry, and for anyone wishing to better understand the rich field of protein bioinformatics.

Fundamentals of Protein Biotechnology (Hardcover): Stein Fundamentals of Protein Biotechnology (Hardcover)
Stein
R5,105 Discovery Miles 51 050 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Fills a gap between the existing studies of proteins, which tend to be highly technical and geared toward the practicing protein chemist, and biochemistry textbooks, which focus on general principles. Scientists cover a dozen topics by presenting fundamental principles, an overview, and the practica

Sensors in Bioprocess Control (Hardcover, New): John Twork Sensors in Bioprocess Control (Hardcover, New)
John Twork
R8,625 Discovery Miles 86 250 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume presents the reader with an overview of current chemical sensor technology and outlines a framework relating industrial bioprocess monitoring to modern process control technology. It deals with conventional multivariable control technology, focusing on bioprocess applications.

Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Engineering - Proceedings of the 2014 2nd International Conference on Biomedical... Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Engineering - Proceedings of the 2014 2nd International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Engineering (ICBEEE 2014), December 24 25, 2014, Wuhan, China (Hardcover)
David Chan
R1,296 Discovery Miles 12 960 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This conference series is a forum for enhancing mutual understanding between Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Engineering field. This proceeding provides contributions from many experts representing industry and academic establishments worldwide. The researchers are from different countries and professional. The conference brought together researchers from all over the world to share their new findings, thus to promote academic exchanges. The volume represents papers related to the themes of the conference: Bioinformatics and computational biology Biomedical engineering Environmental science and technology Environmental sustainability

Cellulose-Based Graft Copolymers - Structure and Chemistry (Hardcover): Vijay Kumar Thakur Cellulose-Based Graft Copolymers - Structure and Chemistry (Hardcover)
Vijay Kumar Thakur
R7,200 Discovery Miles 72 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Cellulose-Based Graft Copolymers: Structure and Chemistry discusses the synthesis, characterization, and properties of multifunctional cellulose-based graft copolymers. Presenting the contributions of accomplished experts in the field of natural cellulosic polymers, this authoritative text: Offers an overview of cutting-edge technical accomplishments in natural cellulose-based graft polymers Addresses a separate biomaterial in each chapter, exploring composition as well as graft copolymerization chemistry Covers fundamentals and applications including toxic ion removal, biomedical engineering, biofuels, micro/nano composites, papermaking, building materials, and defense Cellulose-Based Graft Copolymers: Structure and Chemistry tackles several critical issues and provides suggestions for future work, supplying deeper insight into the state of the art of advanced cellulose-based graft copolymers.

Physical Chemistry Research for Engineering and Applied Sciences, Volume Two - Polymeric Materials and Processing (Hardcover):... Physical Chemistry Research for Engineering and Applied Sciences, Volume Two - Polymeric Materials and Processing (Hardcover)
Eli M. Pearce, Bob A Howell, Richard A. Pethrick, Gennady E. Zaikov
R4,070 Discovery Miles 40 700 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book presents some fascinating phenomena associated with the remarkable features of high performance polymers and also provides an update on applications of modern polymers. It offers new research on structure-property relationships, synthesis, and purification, and potential applications of high performance polymers. The collection of topics in this book reflects the diversity of recent advances in modern polymers with a broad perspective that will be useful for scientists as well as for graduate students and engineers. The book helps to fill the gap between theory and practice. It explains the major concepts of new advances in high performance polymers and their applications in a friendly, easy-to-understand manner. The book opens with a presentation of classical models, moving on to increasingly more complex quantum mechanical and dynamical theories. Coverage and examples are drawn from modern polymers.

Physical Chemistry Research for Engineering and Applied Sciences, Volume Three - High Performance Materials and Methods... Physical Chemistry Research for Engineering and Applied Sciences, Volume Three - High Performance Materials and Methods (Hardcover)
Eli M. Pearce, Bob A Howell, Richard A. Pethrick, Gennady E. Zaikov
R4,061 Discovery Miles 40 610 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume presents the various categories of high performance materials and their composites and provides up-to-date synthesis details, properties, characterization, and applications for such systems to give readers and users better information to select the required material. The volume provides the following features: * Includes a wide range of high performance and engineering materials * Details the synthesis and properties of each of new materials * Presents practical industrial applications * Contains material written by some of the world's most well-known and respected experts in the field

Supercritical Fluids Technology in Lipase Catalyzed Processes (Hardcover): Sulaiman Al-Zuhair, Hanifa Taher Supercritical Fluids Technology in Lipase Catalyzed Processes (Hardcover)
Sulaiman Al-Zuhair, Hanifa Taher
R4,201 R3,611 Discovery Miles 36 110 Save R590 (14%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Enzymes are currently used in various industries, most commonly in food, detergents, and pharmaceuticals production. Lipases are hydrolytic enzymes that demonstrate great potential as an alternative to conventional catalysts in a number of industrial applications. A complete understanding of enzymes, and their proteins structure and environmental behavior, can greatly aid in the further development of industrial applications. Supercritical Fluids Technology in Lipase Catalized Processes provides basic information about enzymes, their sources, reaction kinetics, and main industrial applications. The book focuses in lipases. their main sources, structure, and features, with an emphasis on their specificity and interfacial activity, and presents proven techniques for isolating, extracting, and purifying. Comprised of six compact chapters, this comprehensive guide introduces: Immobilization techniques and immobilized lipases that allow repeated use (which is essential from an economic point of view) Different bioreactor configurations using immobilized lipases The latest information on the available technologies in lipolytic reactions The advantages of nonaqueous media in biochemical synthesis over aqueous and solvent-free systems Material on the use of lipases in nonaqueous media to overcome the drawbacks usually encountered with the use of conventional chemical catalysts The use of supercritical fluids (SCFs) as a green alternative reaction medium Factors affecting the physical properties of lipases in this medium and, hence, their activity and stability A case study using supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO2) for biodiesel production Novel, cutting-edge technology, using immobilized enzymes to reduce the overall production cost Supercritical Fluids Technology in Lipase Catalized Processes outlines the main industrial applications of common enzymes and discusses relevant challenges and innovations emerging in the field.

Biotechnology Fundamentals (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Firdos Alam Khan Biotechnology Fundamentals (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Firdos Alam Khan
R5,306 Discovery Miles 53 060 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A single source reference covering every aspect of biotechnology, Biotechnology Fundamentals, Second Edition breaks down the basic fundamentals of this discipline, and highlights both conventional and modern approaches unique to the industry. In addition to recent advances and updates relevant to the first edition, the revised work also covers ethics in biotechnology and discusses career possibilities in this growing field. The book begins with a basic introduction of biotechnology, moves on to more complex topics, and provides relevant examples along the way. Each chapter begins with a brief summary, is illustrated by simple line diagrams, pictures, and tables, and ends with a question session, an assignment, and field trip information. The author also discusses the connection between plant breeding, cheese making, in vitro fertilization, alcohol fermentation, and biotechnology. Comprised of 15 chapters, this seminal work offers in-depth coverage of topics that include: Genes and Genomics Proteins and Proteomics Recombinant DNA Technology Microbial Biotechnology Agricultural Biotechnology Animal Biotechnology Environmental Biotechnology Medical Biotechnology Nanobiotechnology Product Development in Biotechnology Industrial Biotechnology Ethics in Biotechnology Careers in Biotechnology Laboratory Tutorials Biotechnology Fundamentals, Second Edition provides a complete introduction of biotechnology to students taking biotechnology or life science courses and offers a detailed overview of the fundamentals to anyone in need of comprehensive information on the subject.

Advances in Applied Microbiology (Hardcover): Geoffrey M. Gadd, Sima Sariaslani Advances in Applied Microbiology (Hardcover)
Geoffrey M. Gadd, Sima Sariaslani
R3,190 Discovery Miles 31 900 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 119 continues the comprehensive reach of this widely read and authoritative review source in microbiology. Users will find invaluable references and information on a variety of areas relating to the topics of microbiology.

Probiotic Research in Therapeutics - Volume 2: Modulation of Gut Flora: Management of Inflammation and Infection Related Gut... Probiotic Research in Therapeutics - Volume 2: Modulation of Gut Flora: Management of Inflammation and Infection Related Gut Etiology (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Indu Pal Kaur; Edited by Sandip V. Pawar, Praveen Rishi
R4,201 Discovery Miles 42 010 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In a normal physiological state, several bacteria are present in the human gut that is essential to maintain the normal to healthy gastrointestinal function. Disturbances in this "normal flora" lead to gut inflammation and infection. This volume explores the potential of probiotics, the healthy bacteria, to manage gut-related diseases including gastrointestinal cancers, ulcerative colitis, H. pylori infections, and diarrhea; vaginosis; oral health; airway inflammation; and atopic dermatitis. The concept of designer probiotics, edible vaccines and future scope of research in the field is also presented. The animal models used for studying the benefits of probiotics in gut inflammation are described for beginners.

Enzyme Nanocarriers (Hardcover): Daniela Cardinale, Thierry Michon Enzyme Nanocarriers (Hardcover)
Daniela Cardinale, Thierry Michon
R3,473 Discovery Miles 34 730 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Enzyme immobilization on solid supports has been considered for a long time as an attractive solution to perform sophisticated organic synthesis, which is required in the preparation of fine pharmaceutical chemicals. But in the late 1990s, the tremendous progress in molecular biology fundamentals opened up the possibility of feeding a toolbox for building new bioinspired nanotechnologies. Among them is the goal of repositioning biocatalysts in environments mimicking their genuine working place-the cell. The research presented in this book was selected among the most impressive achievements in the fields of enzyme bioconjugation and bioinspired nanosupports. It opens up potential applications in nanocatalysis and for lab-on-a-chip and biosensor devices, drug delivery vectors, and nanometrology. Most of the supports described pertain to soft materials (cells, virus, polymers, DNA) and most of the examples benefit from the amazing properties of proteins and DNA to self-assemble, according to the "bottom-up law," a specific feature of all living systems. The enzyme nanocarriers also have the potential to be grafted on solid supports through "top-down" technologies, spanning orders of magnitude from the nano- to the mesoscale and above. The book is a rich source of inspiration for researchers seeking to build smart materials requiring nanoscale positional control of functional proteins on various carriers.

Phytopharmaceuticals and Biotechnology of Herbal Plants (Paperback): Sachidanand Singh, Rahul Datta, Parul Johri, Mala Trivedi Phytopharmaceuticals and Biotechnology of Herbal Plants (Paperback)
Sachidanand Singh, Rahul Datta, Parul Johri, Mala Trivedi
R1,728 Discovery Miles 17 280 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Numerous herbal plants are used as an important source of life saving drugs for the world's population. Herbal plants are the natural source of several medicines, mainly due to their secondary metabolites, and have long been in use as medicine in the crude extract form. They are also used to isolate the bioactive compounds in modern medicine and herbal medicine systems. They play an important role in the development, synthesis, and formulation of new drugs. Includes chapters on relevant topics contributed by experts of the subjects to make available a comprehensive treatise with in-depth analysis. Audience - those specifically in herbal plant-based drug formulation - presents biotechnological techniques to obtain the desirable products from some specific herbal plants.

Evolving Possibilities - Selected Works of Bill O'Hanlon (Paperback): Stephanie O'Hanlon, Bob Bertolino Evolving Possibilities - Selected Works of Bill O'Hanlon (Paperback)
Stephanie O'Hanlon, Bob Bertolino
R1,413 Discovery Miles 14 130 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First Published in 1999. When we attend a workshop or read a book, we usually encounter the end result of someone's research, theorizing, or contemplation. However, it is often true that the process of reaching that end-point is just as informative as the end-point itself. Evolving Possibilities is just such a look at the process. In a way, it offers a behind-the-scenes look at Bill O'Hanlon's approach to therapy. This book is a collection of twenty essays and articles written or co-written by Bill O'Hanlon. They span a time period from 1986 to the present. The articles are grouped into four different approaches to psychotherapy: Ericksonian/Strategic Approaches, Solution-Oriented Therapy, Possibility Therapy, and Inclusive Therapy. Moving through these four groups of essays, the reader has the unique opportunity to witness the evolution and transformation of a therapist's thoughts regarding a variety of therapeutic issues. The book offers a refreshing, open look at one therapist's attempts to make sense of psychotherapy, including views that have sparked debate within the professional community. By offering a private look into Bill O'Hanlon's public persona, Evolving Possibilities provides the reader with a thought-provoking study in professional development that is of interest to anyone engaged in the pursuit of more effective psychotherapeutic techniques and approaches.

Biotechnology, Agriculture, Environment and Energy - Proceedings of the 2014 International Conference on Biotechnology,... Biotechnology, Agriculture, Environment and Energy - Proceedings of the 2014 International Conference on Biotechnology, Agriculture, Environment and Energy (ICBAEE 2014), May 22-23, 2014, Beijing, China. (Hardcover)
Fangli Zheng
R6,589 Discovery Miles 65 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The 2014 International Conference on Biotechnology, Agriculture, Environment and Energy (ICBAEE 2014) was held May 22-23, 2014 in Beijing, China. The objective of ICBAEE 2014 was to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, academics as well as industry professionals from all over the world to present their research results and development activities in Biotechnology, Agriculture, Environment and Energy. This conference provided opportunities for the delegates to exchange new ideas and application experiences face to face, to establish business or research relations and to find global partners for future collaboration. The program consisted of invited sessions and technical workshops and discussions with eminent speakers, and contributions to this proceedings volume cover a wide range of topics in Biotechnology, Agriculture, Environment and Energy.

Biosurfactants and Biotechnology (Hardcover): Naim Kosaric Biosurfactants and Biotechnology (Hardcover)
Naim Kosaric
R5,681 Discovery Miles 56 810 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Here is the first comprehensive reference to examine microbial surface active agents (biosurfactants)and biological emulsifiers as applied in biotechnology and other industries.Biosurfactants and Biotechnology highlights state-of-the-art uses of these agents, and incorporatesa wealth of ideas for future research and development related to feedstocks, production,and processing. The book delineates the chemistry, biochemistry, mechanisms, and propertiesof biosurfactants and biological emulsifiers .. . critically assesses their role in enhanced oil recoveryand other industrial applications . .. and includes numerous references to the literature.Biosurfactants and Biotechnology is an invaluable guide for physical, surface, and colloidchemists working on or with surfactants, interfacial phenomena, and cell-surface physiology ;petrochemical, chemical, biochemical, petroleum, and pollution control engineers; pharmacologists,cosmetic scientists, food scientists, and microbiologists. It is also an important resourcefor graduate students in these fields.

Biosurfactants - Production and Utilization-Processes, Technologies, and Economics (Hardcover, Revised): Naim Kosaric, Fazilet... Biosurfactants - Production and Utilization-Processes, Technologies, and Economics (Hardcover, Revised)
Naim Kosaric, Fazilet Vardar-Sukan
R5,405 Discovery Miles 54 050 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Stresses the Potential Applications of Biosurfactants in Various Industries Environmental concerns and a demand for sustainable chemical production have become important issues in recent years. As a result, microbial biosurfactant-producing systems are gaining momentum as potential replacements for chemical surfactants. Biosurfactants: Production and Utilization-Processes, Technologies, and Economics explores the production, utilization, and industrial/economic use of biosurfactants in modern biotechnology. This book represents comprehensive material developed by contemporary experts in the field. Focusing on research and developments within the last 20 years, it highlights relevant changes in the industry. It provides a detailed account of the current applications of biosurfactants, considers the potential for further environmental, biological, and industrial applications, and concentrates on surfactants and organisms with possibilities for future use. Emphasizes Process Scale-Up and Commercialization Factoring in the industrial application of biosurfactant production based on renewable resources, the book determines how biosurfactants can enhance or replace the properties of chemically synthesized surface-active agents. It discusses moving beyond the laboratory scale of research and development and on to the industrial scale of commercial interest. The book consists of 17 chapters and features expert authors discussing topics that include: Understanding the regulatory processes controlling the production of biosurfactants Strategies for feasible commercial biosurfactant production Examples of cost analysis based on published information The viability of industrial applications in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals Patents for future trends Biosurfactants: Production and Utilization-Processes, Technologies, and Economics contains special sections devoted to the overview and evaluation of specific patents relating to biosurfactants, and methods for production of biosurfactants on a laboratory and industrial/commercial scale. It also presents novel and proven applications for biosurfactants from a number of biotechnology laboratories and research facilities around the world. In addition, it introduces the reader to a variety of real-world industry techniques readily applicable for practical use.

Microbial Biotechnology - Progress and Trends (Hardcover): Farshad Darvishi Harzevili, Hongzhang Chen Microbial Biotechnology - Progress and Trends (Hardcover)
Farshad Darvishi Harzevili, Hongzhang Chen
R4,818 Discovery Miles 48 180 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Incorporates the Experiences of World-Class Researchers Microbial Biotechnology: Progress and Trends offers a theoretical take on topics that relate to microbial biotechnology. The text uses the "novel experimental experiences" of various contributors from around the world-designed as case studies-to highlight relevant topics, issues, and recent developments surrounding this highly interdisciplinary field. It factors in metagenomics and microbial biofuels production, and incorporates major contributions from a wide range of disciplines that include microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, chemistry, biochemical engineering, and bioprocess engineering. In addition, it also provides a variety of photos, diagrams, and tables to help illustrate the material.The book consists of 15 chapters and contains subject matter that addresses: Microbial biotechnology from its historical roots to its different processes Some of the new developments in upstream processes Solid-state fermentation as an interesting field in modern fermentation processes Recent developments in the production of valuable microbial products such as biofuels, organic acids, amino acids, probiotics, healthcare products, and edible biomass Important microbial activities such as biofertilizer, biocontrol, biodegradation, and bioremediation Students, scientists, and researchers can benefit from Microbial Biotechnology: Progress and Trends, a resource that addresses biotechnology, applied microbiology, bioprocess/fermentation technology, healthcare/pharmaceutical products, food innovations/food processing, plant agriculture/crop improvement, energy and environment management, and all disciplines related to microbial biotechnology.

Crustaceans - Endocrinology, Biology and Aquaculture (Hardcover): Valerio Zupo Crustaceans - Endocrinology, Biology and Aquaculture (Hardcover)
Valerio Zupo
R4,368 Discovery Miles 43 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Covers all the main aspects of crustacean biology and ecology. Explains the main ethology issues also in view of applicative purposes. Is oriented to aquaculture, biofouling and parasitology biotechnologies. Covers both theoretical and practical issues. Is authored by a select list of outstanding world experts.

Healing Plants of Nigeria - Ethnomedicine and Therapeutic Applications (Paperback): Anselm Adodo, Maurice M. Iwu Healing Plants of Nigeria - Ethnomedicine and Therapeutic Applications (Paperback)
Anselm Adodo, Maurice M. Iwu
R1,397 Discovery Miles 13 970 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Healing Plants of Nigeria: Ethnomedicine and Therapeutic Applications offers comprehensive information on the use of herbal medicines in West Africa. Combining an evidence-based, ethnobotanical perspective with a pharmacological and pharmaceutical approach to phytomedicine, the book bridges the gap between the study of herbal plants' pharmacological properties and active compounds for the development of clinical drugs and community-oriented approaches, emphasising local use. It demonstrates how the framework of African traditional medicine can be preserved in a contemporary clinical context. The book outlines the history and beliefs surrounding the traditional use of herbs by the local population alongside their application in contemporary phytotherapy in Nigeria and West Africa. It features a critical assessment of the scientific rationale behind the use of these plants in ethnomedicine and offers a composite catalogue of phytotherapeutic and wellness agents, detailing the safety profile, efficacy, and scientific integrity of plants used to treat diseases and optimise health. Features: An ethnobotanical survey containing over 200 full-colour photographs of Nigerian and West African plants. A unique combination of ethnobotany and pharmacognosy, bridging the divide between pharmaceutical and community-oriented approaches to herbal medicine research. Contextual discussion of the therapeutic potential of Nigerian herbal medicine. Offers a template which can be used to separate the superstitious aspects of ethnomedicine from culturally inherited deposits of knowledge. A handbook for herbal and natural medicine practitioners, the book is aimed at African thinkers, scientists, healthcare providers and students of pharmacology and ethnomedicine.

Metal Ions in Biochemistry (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Pabitra Krishna Bhattacharya, Prakash B. Samnani Metal Ions in Biochemistry (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Pabitra Krishna Bhattacharya, Prakash B. Samnani
R2,605 Discovery Miles 26 050 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The second edition of Metal Ions in Biochemistry deals with the multidisciplinary subject of bio-inorganic chemistry, encompassing the disciplines of inorganic chemistry, biochemistry and medicine. The book deals with the role of metal ions in biochemistry, emphasising that biochemistry is mainly the chemistry of metal-biochemical complexes. Hence, the book starts with the structures of biochemicals and the identification of their metal binding sites. Thermodynamic and kinetic properties of the complexes are explained from the point of view of the nature of metal-ligand bonds. Various catalytic and structural roles of metal ions in biochemicals are discussed in detail. Features The role of Na+ and K+ in brain chemistry. The role of zinc insulin in glucose metabolism and its enhancement by vanadium and chromium compounds. Discussion of the role of zinc signals, zinc fingers and cascade effect in biochemistry. Haemoglobin synthesis and the role of vitamin B12 in it. The role of lanthanides in biochemical systems. A detailed discussion of the role of non-metals in biochemistry, a topic missing in most of the books on bio-inorganic chemistry. The study of bio-inorganic chemistry makes biochemists rethink the mechanistic pathways of biochemical reactions mediated by metal ions. There is a realisation of the role of metal complexes and inorganic ions as therapeutics such as iron in leukaemia, thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia, iodine in hypothyroidism and zinc, vanadium and chromium in glucose metabolism. The most recent realisation is of the use of zinc in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19.

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