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This volume is the second part of the thematic on Ion Channels as
Therapeutic Targets. The popular Advances in Protein Chemistry and
Structural Biology series, an essential resource for protein
chemists, brings forth new information about protocols and analysis
of proteins, with each thematically organized volume guest edited
by leading experts in a broad range of protein-related topics.
Dramatic advances in computing power enable simulation of DNA
sequences generated by complex microevolutionary scenarios that
include mutation, population structure, natural selection, meiotic
recombination, demographic change, and explicit spatial
geographies. Although retrospective, coalescent simulation is
computationally efficient-and covered here-the primary focus of
this book is forward-in-time simulation, which frees us to simulate
a wider variety of realistic microevolutionary models. The book
walks the reader through the development of a forward-in-time
evolutionary simulator dubbed FORward Time simUlatioN Application
(FORTUNA). The capacity of FORTUNA grows with each chapter through
the addition of a new evolutionary factor to its code. Each chapter
also reviews the relevant theory and links simulation results to
key evolutionary insights. The book addresses visualization of
results through development of R code and reference to more than
100 figures. All code discussed in the book is freely available,
which the reader may use directly or modify to better suit his or
her own research needs. Advanced undergraduate students, graduate
students, and professional researchers will all benefit from this
introduction to the increasingly important skill of population
genetic simulation.
This volume of Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational
Science introduces emerging strategies of studying RNA structure
and function using nanotechnological tools. The volume aims to
provide the readers with a novel view and give them opportunities
to think about how to incorporate the new technologies into their
own research.
Ion Channels as Therapeutic Targets is the latest volume in the
popular Advances in Protein Chemistry and Structural Biology
series, an essential resource for protein chemists. Each volume
brings forth new information about protocols and analysis of
proteins, with each thematically organized volume guest edited by
leading experts in a broad range of protein-related topics.
Ending hunger, achieving food security and promoting sustainable
development are at the top of the list of United Nations (UN)
sustainable global development priorities. In the times of high
population growth and increasing pressure of agricultural systems,
efficiency in use of natural resources has been at the epicenter of
sustainable agricultural. The concept of 'Input efficiency' implies
production of high quantity and quality of food, from using only
finite natural resources as inputs, in the form of mainly land,
water, nutrients, energy, or biological diversity. In this book,
editors provide a roadmap to the food, nutritional, and
environmental security in the agricultural systems. They share
insight into the approaches that can be put in practice for
increasing the input use efficiency in the cropping systems and
achieve stability and sustainability of agricultural production
systems. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, climate
change scientists, capacity builders and policymakers. Also the
book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and
graduate students of agriculture, agroforestry, agroecology, and
environmental sciences. National and international agricultural
scientists, policymakers will also find this to be a useful read.
Advances in Genetics provides the latest information on the rapidly
evolving field of genetics, presenting new medical breakthroughs
that are occurring as a result of advances in our knowledge of the
topic. The book continually publishes important reviews of the
broadest interest to geneticists and their colleagues in affiliated
disciplines, critically analyzing future directions.
This volume brings together the latest basic and clinical research
examining the effects and underlying mechanisms of psychedelic
drugs. Examples of drugs within this group include LSD, psilocybin,
and mescaline. Despite their structural differences, these
compounds produce remarkably similar experiences in humans and
share a common mechanism of action. Commonalities among the
substances in this family are addressed both at the clinical and
phenomenological level and at the basic neurobiological mechanism
level. To the extent possible, contributions relate the clinical
and preclinical findings to one another across species. The volume
addresses both the risks associated with the use of these drugs and
the potential medical benefits that might be associated with these
and related compounds.
Consequences of Intracellular Amyloid in Alzheimer's Disease
addresses one of the more currently unresolved aspects confounding
Alzheimer's research, the significance of intraneuronal amyloid. It
seeks to explain some of the unresolved questions concerning
intracellular amyloid and its origin, entry, and toxicity.
Following up on Dr. D'Andrea's first book, Bursting Neurons and
Fading Memories: An Alternative Hypothesis for the Pathogenesis of
Alzheimer's Disease, this book further examines the Inside-Out or
Bursting alternative hypothesis of how amyloid escapes the
circulatory system to ultimately enter neurons, also examining
whether there is a relationship between intracellular amyloid,
amyloid plaques, and cognitive impairment. Through a comprehensive
explanation of the currently relevant scientific research on
intracellular amyloid compiled in this handy reference, readers
will better understand the mechanisms that lead to neuron death.
The Neuronal Cytoskeleton, Motor Proteins, and Organelle
Trafficking in the Axon, a new volume in the Methods in Cell
Biology series continues the legacy of this premier serial with
quality chapters authored by leaders in the field. This volume
covers research methods in neuronal cells, and includes sections on
such topics as actin transport in axons and neurofilament
transport.
Perception of Pixelated Images covers the increasing use of these
images in everyday life as communication, socialization, and
commerce increasingly rely on technology. The literature in this
book is dispersed across a wide group of disciplines, from
perception and psychology to neuroscience, computer science,
engineering, and consumer science. The book summarizes the research
to date, answering such questions as, What are the spatial and
temporal limits of perceptual discrimination of pixelated images?,
What are the optimal conditions for maximizing information
extracted from pixelated images?, and How does the method of
pixelation compromise or assist perception?
This book offers a new theoretical framework within which to
understand "the mind-body problem". The crux of this problem is
phenomenal experience, which Thomas Nagel famously described as
"what it is like" to be a certain living creature. David Chalmers
refers to the problem of "what-it-is-like" as "the hard problem" of
consciousness and claims that this problem is so "hard" that
investigators have either just ignored the issue completely,
investigated a similar (but distinct) problem, or claimed that
there is literally nothing to investigate - that phenomenal
experience is illusory. This book contends that phenomenal
experience is both very real and very important. Two specific
"biological naturalist" views are considered in depth. One of these
two views, in particular, seems to be free from problems; adopting
something along the lines of this view might finally allow us to
make sense of the mind-body problem. An essential read for anyone
who believes that no satisfactory solution to "the mind-body
problem" has yet been discovered.
The most comprehensive and practical guide available for caregivers
of children who have seizures and epilepsy, now completely updated.
For more than 30 years, parents, caregivers, and health care
providers have trusted Seizures and Epilepsy in Children to provide
comprehensive, science-based information and practical answers to
the most common questions about these conditions. In this new
edition, completely revised and updated, a team of experts from
Johns Hopkins Medicine offers guidance on: * diagnostic testing and
the latest treatments * recommendations for the best devices, apps,
and websites * driving, health insurance, and playing sports *
navigating school and other environments * mental health issues and
counseling * coping with disability * side effects from medications
This new edition also features dedicated chapters on diet,
complementary and alternative medicine, and rescue medicines.
Seizures and Epilepsy in Children is the go-to resource for
caregivers and families with children who have epilepsy and
seizures.
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Antimicrobial Food Packaging takes an interdisciplinary approach to
provide a complete and robust understanding of packaging from some
of the most well-known international experts. This practical
reference provides basic information and practical applications for
the potential uses of various films in food packaging, describes
the different types of microbial targets (fungal, bacteria, etc.),
and focuses on the applicability of techniques to industry. Tactics
on the monitoring of microbial activity that use antimicrobial
packaging detection of food borne pathogens, the use of biosensors,
and testing antimicrobial susceptibility are also included, along
with food safety and good manufacturing practices. The book aims to
curtail the development of microbiological contamination of food
through anti-microbial packaging to improve the safety in the food
supply chain.
Endocannabinoids, the latest volume in the International Review of
Neurobiology series is a comprehensive overview of the
state-of-the-art research into the neurobiology of migraines. It
reviews the current knowledge and understanding in the field, and
provides a starting point for researchers and practitioners
entering the field.
Advances in Genetics provides the latest information on the rapidly
evolving field of genetics, presenting new medical breakthroughs
that are occurring as a result of advances in our knowledge of
genetics. The book continually publishes important reviews of the
broadest interest to geneticists and their colleagues in affiliated
disciplines, critically analyzing future directions.
Managing Treatment-Resistant Depression: Road to Novel Therapeutics
defines TRD for readers, discussing the clinical and
epidemiological predictors, economic burden and neurobiological
factors. In addition, staging methods for treatment resistance are
fully covered in this book, including serotonin specific reuptake
inhibitors, serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, other
classes of antidepressants, including tricyclic antidepressants and
monoamine oxidase inhibitors, augmentation strategies, and newer
antidepressant treatments like ketamine and esketamine. In
addition, evidence supporting the use of psychotherapies and
neuromodulation strategies are also reviewed. Written by top
experts in the field, this book is the first of its kind to review
all methods of treatment for TRD.
This book is an inclusive coverage of advances in aquaculture
health management. It offers latest updates as well as explains the
novel concepts and issues related to aquatic animal health
management. To support the understanding of the concepts, there is
extensive use of illustrations. Chapters emphasize on the state of
art techniques and hold great promise for the sustainable
development of aquaculture. This book is of interest to teachers,
researchers, aquatic biologists, capacity builders and
policymakers. Also the book serves as additional reading material
for undergraduate and graduate students of aquatic sciences, marine
sciences, biotechnology, ecology, and environmental sciences.
National and international aquatic scientists, policy makers will
also find this to be a useful read.
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