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Major advancements in the field of in situ molecular pathology have
occurred since publication of the first edition. In Situ Molecular
Pathology and Co-expression Analyses, Second Edition, continues to
teach both the molecular basis for the improvements and the actual
protocols. This is the unique feature that separates it from the
pack of other "cook-book" type approaches. The fields of in situ
hybridization and immunohistochemistry have expanded rapidly where
computer-based analyses systems have greatly expanded the power of
these methods. Further, knowledge of the marked improvements in the
reagents themselves since the first edition can make the difference
of excellent versus misleading data. The automated platforms
require that researchers and diagnostic biomedical investigators
have a good understanding of the basics of in situ based tests,
protocols, and biochemistry for troubleshooting in order to
maximize the use of these platforms. This second edition focuses
attention on straightforward protocols used to simultaneously
detect two or more proteins/nucleic acids within intact tissue by
doing co-expression analyses. Practicing molecular pathologists,
diagnostic pathologists, laboratory directors, and toxicologists,
as well as clinicians and researchers in training, will benefit
from this clear presentation of protocols and theoretical
framework. Data derived from in situ hybridization and
immunohistochemistry.
The various aspects of fruit cultivation mainly covered are
nutritive and cultural significance; origin, history, and
distribution; taxonomical and botanical description; climatic and
soil adaptability; propagation technology and rootstocks; plant and
fruit physiology; recommended and popular cultivars; soil cultural
practices technology - water need, nutritional need, weed control,
inter culture; plant cultural practices technology- training and
pruning, fruit thinning, fruit quality improvement, use of plant
growth regulators; special problems; harvesting and production of
fruits; post-harvest fruit technology; insect-pests and diseases
management; marketing and export potential. Section-1 covers 2
leading sub- tropical fruits of the country. Similarly, section- 2
covers 4 and section-3 covers 6 sub- tropical fruits in order of
their importance. Scientists working in different Universities/
Institutions and Research Stations have contributed chapter on
fruit crops in their respective areas of specialization. The book
will be highly beneficial to the graduate and post-graduate
students in Fruit Science, fruit growers, scientists and extension
workers.
Urban Ecology covers the latest theoretical and applied concepts in
urban ecological research. This book covers the key environmental
issues of urban ecosystems as well as the human-centric issues,
particularly those of governance, economics, sociology and human
health. The goal of Urban Ecology is to challenge readers' thinking
around urban ecology from a resource-based approach to a holistic
and applied field for sustainable development. There are seven
major themes of the book: emerging urban concepts and urbanization,
land use/land cover change, urban social-ecological systems, urban
environment, urban material balance, smart, healthy and sustainable
cities and sustainable urban design. Within each section, key
concepts such as monitoring the urbanization phenomena, land use
cover, urban soil fluxes, urban metabolism, pollution and human
health and sustainable cities are covered. Urban Ecology serves as
a comprehensive and advanced book for students, researchers,
practitioners and policymakers in urban ecology and urban
environmental research, planning and practice.
Navigating Life Transitions for Meaning explores the central human
motivation of meaning making, and its counterpart, meaning
disruption. The book describes different types of specific
transitions, details how specific transitions affect an individual
differently, and provides appropriate clinical approaches. The book
examines the effects of life transitions on the component parts of
meaning in life, including making sense (coherence), driving life
goals (purpose), significance (mattering), and continuity. The book
covers a range of transitions, including developmental (e.g.,
adolescence to adulthood), personal (e.g., illness onset, becoming
a parent, and bereavement), and career (e.g., military deployment,
downshifting, and retiring). Life transitions are experienced by
all persons, and the influence of those transitions are tremendous.
It is essential for clinicians to understand how transitions can
disrupt life and how to help clients successfully navigate these
changes.
Rigor and Reproducibility in Genetics and Genomics: Peer-reviewed,
Published, Cited provides a full methodological and statistical
overview for researchers, clinicians, students, and post-doctoral
fellows conducting genetic and genomic research. Here, active
geneticists, clinicians, and bioinformaticists offer practical
solutions for a variety of challenges associated with several
modern approaches in genetics and genomics, including genotyping,
gene expression analysis, epigenetic analysis, GWAS, EWAS, genomic
sequencing, and gene editing. Emphasis is placed on rigor and
reproducibility throughout, with each section containing laboratory
case-studies and classroom activities covering step-by-step
protocols, best practices, and common pitfalls. Specific genetic
and genomic technologies discussed include microarray analysis,
DNA-seq, RNA-seq, Chip-Seq, methyl-seq, CRISPR gene editing, and
CRISPR-based genetic analysis. Training exercises, supporting data,
and in-depth discussions of rigor, reproducibility, and ethics in
research together deliver a solid foundation in research standards
for the next generation of genetic and genomic scientists.
Gene Environment Interactions: Nature and Nurture in the
Twenty-first Century offers a rare, synergistic view of ongoing
revelations in gene environment interaction studies, drawing
together key themes from epigenetics, microbiomics, disease
etiology, and toxicology to illuminate pathways for clinical
translation and the paradigm shift towards precision medicine.
Across eleven chapters, Dr. Smith discusses interactions with the
environment, human adaptations to environmental stimuli, pathogen
encounters across the centuries, epigenetic modulation of gene
expression, transgenerational inheritance, the microbiome's
intrinsic effects on human health, and the gene-environment
etiology of cardiovascular, metabolic, psychiatric, behavioral and
monogenic disorders. Later chapters illuminate how our new
understanding of gene environment interactions are driving advances
in precision medicine and novel treatments. In addition, the book's
author shares strategies to support clinical translation of these
scientific findings to improve heath literacy among the general
population.
Plant Life under Changing Environment: Responses and Management
presents the latest insights, reflecting the significant progress
that has been made in understanding plant responses to various
changing environmental impacts, as well as strategies for
alleviating their adverse effects, including abiotic stresses.
Growing from a focus on plants and their ability to respond, adapt,
and survive, Plant Life under Changing Environment: Responses and
Management addresses options for mitigating those responses to
ensure maximum health and growth. Researchers and advanced students
in environmental sciences, plant ecophysiology, biochemistry,
molecular biology, nano-pollution climate change, and soil
pollution will find this an important foundational resource.
Discover how 15 minutes a day can awaken your creative magic and spark
joy
Have you ever been so absorbed in writing, drawing, cooking, dancing,
yoga, music or crafting that you lost track of time? In neuroscience,
this is known as ‘flow’, a focused state where the mind and body are at
their most serene.
In this book, former dancer and neuroscientist Julia Christensen
reveals why you experience overthinking and shares a 7-step method to
create a reliable pathway to flow and effortlessly unlock the creative
genius within you. Boost your mood, calm your mind, and enjoy the magic
of flow every day.
Preclinical Research in Down Syndrome: From Bench to Bedside,
Volume 251, the latest release in the Progress in Brain Research
series, highlights new advances in the field. Chapters in this
updated release include Exploring genetic and epigenetic mechanisms
underlying cognitive deficits in Dow syndrome, The trisomy paradox:
gene expression dysregulation domains, the Influence of allelic
differences in mouse models of Down syndrome, Modelling Down
syndrome in cells: From stem cells to organoids, Modelling Down
syndrome in animals from the early stage to the new generation of
models, Mapping behavioral landscapes in Down syndrome animal
models, and more.
The Genomic and Molecular Cardiovascular Medicine largely focuses
on pertinent genomic and molecular aspects of cardiovascular
medicine relevant to all levels of clinical practice, from primary
care to preventive healthcare. The book also focuses on practice
applications of translational genomic and molecular developments
and advances that impact on cardiovascular system structure and
function. Each chapter is evidence-based and comprehensive, with
in-depth, cutting-edge knowledge relevant to the practice of
clinical cardiology and cardiovascular surgery. The book aims to
fill a major gap of knowledge resource focused on genomic and
molecular aspects of contemporary cardiovascular medicine and
surgery practice. In view of scientific and technical complexities
of the field, the book is written by a team of globally
acknowledged experts in respective clinical, investigative,
therapeutic and preventive aspects. The current practices within
cardiovascular medicine and surgery offer excellent opportunity for
genomic and molecular applications to achieve the high order
effectiveness with maximum efficiency.
Foundations of the Mind, Brain, and Behavioral Relationships:
Understanding Physiological Psychology is an engaging introduction
into neuroscience, and the portions of the nervous system,
perception, and the clinical considerations in physiological
psychology. "Clinical Applications" appear throughout the chapters
and provide real-world examples of brain–behavior relationships,
and how the nervous system interacts with other body systems to
create a specific behavior. Creating an interactive experience for
learners, this volume connects the study of neuroanatomy and
neurophysiology with clinically relevant topics, ranging from
stress and eating disorders to substance abuse, major affective
disorders, and schizophrenia. Integrating the foundations of
neuroscience with disorders encountered in clinical practice serves
as a foundation to better understand the clinical bases of these
conditions. Coauthored by clinical neuropsychologists, this book is
for those interested in learning about the underpinnings of the
mind, brain, and human behaviors in normal and divergent
functioning.
Advances in Agronomy continues to be recognized as a leading
reference and first-rate source for the latest research in
agronomy. Each volume contains an eclectic group of reviews by
leading scientists throughout the world. As always, the subjects
covered are rich, varied and exemplary of the abundant subject
matter addressed by this long-running serial.
Moving away from the long-established paradigm which holds that all
political behavior is learned via socialization, this Handbook
assesses the contributions of biology to political science,
illustrating that behavior is in actual fact shaped by the
interplay between learning and biological influences. Describing
how a more biologically-oriented approach expands and enriches
political science, both conceptually and in terms of its research
capabilities, key chapters focus on general biological approaches
to politics, biopolitical contributions to mainstream areas within
political science, and linkages between biology and public policy.
Providing specific examples of how Neo-Darwinism can contribute to
more successful public policies, the Handbook further emphasizes
the close ties between a realistic understanding of human political
behavior and the likelihood that our species successfully resolves
the problems that now threaten its welfare. Original and
thought-provoking, this Handbook will prove an enriching read for
political scientists starting to consider the value of biological
factors in influencing political behavior, as well as for
behavioural scientists in other areas experiencing the same
paradigm shifts. Biologists will also find further grounding for
their research into biological and behavioral science. Contributors
include: K.Blanchard, Jr., R.H. Blank, D. Boisvert, E. Bucy, K.
Butts, P.A. Corning, D. Couvet, A. Fletcher, B.J. Foster, J.M.
Friend, A. Friesen, O. Funke, A. Ksiazkiewicz, M. Latner, V. Lemm,
L. Liesen, J. Losco, R.D. Masters, A. Mazur, G.R. Murray, W.J.
Patzelt, M.B. Petersen, S.A. Peterson, A. Somit, R.H. Sprinkle,
P.A. Stewart, B.A. Thayer, J. Vaske, M. Vatter, R.F. White, T.E.
Wohlers
Sex, Gender, and Epigenetics: From Molecule to Bedside explores the
complex interplay of sex and gender-based influences on gene
expression via epigenetic mechanisms. The book provides an overview
of the field and evidence gathered to-date that is followed by a
discussion of epigenetic pathways by which biological sex and the
impact of the environment collaborate to regulate genetic function.
The book also analyzes the impact of ancestors' environmental
experience on subsequent generations and describes the nature of
sex-specific transmission of environmentally induced epigenetic
modifications. Here, international leaders in the field discuss
both sex-specific normal physiology and the experience of disease,
with chapters dedicated to fetal programming, microbiome, cancer,
bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, embryogenesis, and oocyte
aging, among other topics.
Statistics for Applied Behavior Analysis Practitioners and
Researchers provides practical and useful content for individuals
who work directly with, or supervise those who work directly with,
individuals with ASD. This book introduces core concepts and
principles of modern statistical analysis that practitioners will
need to deliver ABA services. The organization of the book works
through the flow of behavior analytic service provision, aiming to
help practitioners read through research, evaluate intervention
options, incorporate statistics in their analysis of time-series
intervention and assessment data, and effectively communicate
assessment and intervention effects using statistics. As
professionals who provide applied behavior analysis (ABA) services
are required to use evidence-based practices and make data-based
decisions regarding assessments and interventions, this book will
help them take a modern, scientific approach to derive knowledge
and make decisions based on statistical literacy.
Parkinson's Disease Therapeutics: Emphasis on Nanotechnological
Advances presents the latest information on the second most common
neurodegenerative disorder in the elderly. Despite remarkable
progress in various PD therapeutics, such as microRNAs and brain
drug delivery systems, a few limitations impede their success. This
book sheds light on the pros and cons of recently developed novel
therapeutics. Very few books have highlighted the protective
efficacy of natural products, antioxidants, and biomaterial design
for other diseases.
Bioinspiration is recognized by the World Health Organization as
having great promise in transforming and democratizing health
systems while improving the quality, safety, and efficiency of
standard healthcare in order to offer patients the tremendous
opportunity to take charge of their own health. This phenomenon can
enable great medical breakthroughs by helping healthcare providers
improve patient care, make accurate diagnoses, optimize treatment
protocols, and more. Unfortunately, the consequences can be serious
if those who finance, design, regulate, or use artificial
intelligence (AI) technologies for health do not prioritize ethical
principles and obligations in terms of human rights and
preservation of the private life. Advanced Bioinspiration Methods
for Healthcare Standards, Policies, and Reform is the fruit of the
fusion of AI and medicine, which brings together the latest
empirical research findings in the areas of AI, bioinspiration,
law, ethics, and medicine. It assists professionals in optimizing
the potential benefits of AI models and bioinspired algorithms in
health issues while mitigating potential dangers by examining the
complex issues and innovative solutions that are linked to
healthcare standards, policies, and reform. Covering topics such as
genetic algorithms, health surveillance cameras, and hybrid
classification algorithms, this premier reference source is an
excellent resource for AI specialists, hospital administrators,
health professionals, healthcare scientists, students and educators
of higher education, government officials, researchers, and
academicians.
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