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The textbook is based on the lectures of the course “Synthetic Biology” for Master’s students in biology and biotechnology at the Harbin Institute of Technology. The goal of the textbook is to explain how to make mathematical models of synthetic gene circuits that will, later on, drive the...

This book provides in-depth insights into assembling dynamics of proteins, DNA and other nanoparticles. The applications of basic knowledge in the development of artificial self-assembling systems will be discussed and state of the art methodology in the field will be presented.This interdisciplinary...

This book presents a collection of studies on state-of-art techniques developed specifically for lignocellulose component derivation, and for the production of functional materials, composite polymers, carbonaceous biocatalysts, and pellets from lignocellulosic biomass, with an emphasis on using sustainable...

A quick reference book for medical professionals, laboratory technicians, medical students, and infectious diseases specialists for fungal diagnostics in tissue. In this volume, we discuss: Candididasis Entomophthoromycosis Mucormycosis Pneumocystis carinii Torulopsis glabrata The book provides images of the fungi under the microscope and short descriptions about them.

This book introduces a subject that has profound impact on human health and considerable economic importance. The issues addressed include the biology, medical applications, markets, regulation, and ethical issues involved in biomaterials science. This spectrum of issues reflects the interdisciplinary...

A quick reference book for medical professionals, laboratory technicians, medical students, and infectious diseases specialists for fungal diagnostics in tissue. In Volume 1, we discuss: Chromoblastomycosis Lobomycosis Mycetoma Rhinosporidiosis ...

A quick reference book for medical professionals, laboratory technicians, medical students, and infectious diseases specialists for fungal diagnostics in tissue. In this volume, we discuss: Blastomycosis Coccidioidomycosis Cryptococcosis Histoplasmosis capsulatum var capsulatum Histoplasmosis...

In addition to social media’s prevalence for personal use, online networking tools are also gaining momentum in the healthcare field. Health information and patient discussion are embracing these technologies to create a more ubiquitous communication platform. Social Media and Mobile Technologies for...

User-Driven Healthcare: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications provides a global discussion on the practice of user driven learning in healthcare and connected disciplines and its influence on learning through clinical problem solving. This book brings together different perspectives for researchers and practitioners to develop a comprehensive framework of user-driven healthcare.

Over the past decade, the healthcare industry has adopted games as a powerful tool for promoting personal health and wellness. Utilizing principles of gamification to engage patients with positive reinforcement, these games promote stronger attention to clinical and self-care guidelines, and offer...

Gain a clear understanding of pathophysiology and lab testing! Clinical Chemistry: Fundamentals and Laboratory Techniques prepares you for success as a medical lab technicianby simplifying complex chemistry concepts and lab essentials including immunoassays, molecular diagnostics, and quality control.A...

The book comprehensively presents new findings in cardiovascular research related to signaling microdomains in health and disease. Important second messengers such as cAMP, cGMP, calcium and their role in microdomain signaling are discussed. The book offers and explains methodical approaches and technical...

Importance of herbs (medicinal plants) can hardly be overemphasized. They are exploited for manyfold applications, ranging from phytopharmaceuticals, to nutraceuticals, to cosmetics and many others. Keeping in view the richness of herbs and their vast potential, this book collates the most up-to-date...

This book comprehensively discusses the latest research in the area of metabolic engineering. Metabolic engineering solutions for bioactive compounds are now being derived by means of heterologous gene expression, in a wide range of organisms. The book provides an overview of the model systems being...