Biotechnology category: 1154 books
by Thomas Ming Swi Chang
Language: English
Release Date: September 16, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: September 16, 2013
Nanomedicine consists of the use of nanotechnology and nanobiotechnology in medicine. There have been extensive developments in the area of nanomedicine. The scope of this book is first to discuss the origin of nanomedicine. Following this, instead of a general overview of the whole area, 24 chapters...
Biologically Inspired Networking and Sensing
Algorithms and Architectures
Language: English
Release Date: August 31, 2011
Despite their widespread impact, computer networks that provide the foundation for the World Wide Web and Internet have many limitations. These networks are vulnerable to security threats, break easily, and have a limited ability to respond to changing conditions. Recent research on overcoming these...
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Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2013
In this volume, experts from universities, government labs and industry share their findings on the microbiological, biochemical and molecular aspects of biodegradation and bioremediation. The text covers numerous topics, including: bioavailability, biodegradation of various pollutants, microbial...
The Clinical Handbook of Biofeedback
A Step-by-Step Guide for Training and Practice with Mindfulness
Language: English
Release Date: March 12, 2013
A practical guide to the clinical use of biofeedback, integrating powerful mindfulness techniques.
A definitive desk reference for the use of peripheral biofeedback techniques in psychotherapeutic settings, backed by a wealth of clinical research
Introduces mindfulness and acceptance techniques...
Nanomedicine
Principles and Perspectives
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2014
Increasing demand for and awareness of the applications of nanotechnology in medicine has resulted in the emergence of a new fast-growing multidisciplinary area - nanomedicine. This book offers comprehensive knowledge of and diverse perspectives on nanomedicine through two independent volumes. It...
The Minimal Cell
The Biophysics of Cell Compartment and the Origin of Cell Functionality
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2010
In the last ten years there has been a considerable increase of interest on the notion of the minimal cell. With this term we usually mean a cell-like structure containing the minimal and sufficient number of components to be defined as alive, or at least capable of displaying some of the fundamental...
Phosphorous Dendrimers in Biology and Nanomedicine
Syntheses, Characterization, and Properties
Language: English
Release Date: May 3, 2018
Dendrimers, which are hyperbranched synthetic macromolecules, have attracted researchers’ increasing interest over the last three decades owing to their numerous properties, in particular, in the fields of biology and nanomedicine. This book is an up-to-date collection of the most recent achievements...
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Language: English
Release Date: May 27, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: May 27, 2009
Nature has long used nucleic acid aptamers and enzymes for regulatory activities, such as the recently discovered “riboswitches” involved in gene expression. The existence of a large array of natural and artificial functional nucleic acids has generated tremendous enthusiasm and new opportunities...
CO2 Biofixation by Microalgae
Modeling, Estimation and Control
Language: English
Release Date: July 9, 2014
Due to the consequences of globa l warming and significant greenhouse gas emissions, several ideas have been studied to reduce these emissions or to suggest solut ions for pollutant remov al. The most promising ideas are reduced consumption, waste recovery and waste treatment by biological systems....
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Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2013
This book describes the different principles and equipments used in medical imaging. Importance of medical imaging for diagnostic is strongly increasing and it is now necessary to have a good knowledge of the different physical possible principles.
Researchers, clinicians, engineers and professionals...
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Language: English
Release Date: September 7, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: September 7, 2010
Rhodococcus, a metabolically versatile actinobacteria which is frequently found in the environment, has gained increasing interest due to its potential biotechnological applications. This Microbiology Monographs volume provides a thorough review of the various aspects of the biochemistry, physiology...
Batch and Semi-batch Reactors
Practical Guides in Chemical Engineering
Language: English
Release Date: February 26, 2015
Batch and Semi-batch Reactors: Practical Guides in Chemical Engineering is a cluster of short texts that provide a focused introductory view on a single subject.
The full library presents a basic understanding of the main topics in the chemical process industries, allowing engineering professionals...
Cascade Biocatalysis
Integrating Stereoselective and Environmentally Friendly Reactions
Language: English
Release Date: June 23, 2014
This ready reference presents environmentally friendly and stereoselective methods of modern biocatalysis. The experienced and renowned team of editors have gathered top international authors for this book. They cover such emerging topics as chemoenzymatic methods and multistep enzymatic reactions,...
Bioprinting
Techniques and Risks for Regenerative Medicine
Language: English
Release Date: February 17, 2017
Innovation is added value to a known process. Bioprinting: Techniques and Risks for Regenerative Medicine aims to stimulate a scientifically grounded, interdisciplinary, multiscale debate and exchange of ideas using the techniques described in the book. 3D printing and additive manufacturing evolved...