Biotechnology

This book prepares students and technologists for registry examinations in nuclear medicine technology by providing practice questions and answers with detailed explanations, as well as a mock registry exam.

The field of stem cell biology is expanding with a continued surge of new information related to its applications.

This book describes the vast variety of xenobiotics, such as pesticides, antibiotics, antibiotic resistance genes, agrochemicals and other pollutants, their interactions with the soil environment, and the currently available strategies and techniques for soil decontamination and bioremediation.

This book covers the most recent developments in the field of osteochondral tissue engineering (OCTE) and covers in detail the concepts and current challenges for bone and cartilage repair and regeneration.

This authoritative reference work presents comprehensive information about one of the most important and most wide-spread classes of (bio)organic compounds: the polysaccharides.

Algae are simple, primitive, heterogeneous, autotrophic, eukaryotic or prokaryotic organisms that lead a symbiotic, parasitic or free-living mode of life.

This book focuses on quinoa, providing background information on its history, summarizing recent genetic and genomic advances, and offering directions for future research.

This second fully updated and extended edition of Biotechnology and Conservation of Cultural Heritage provides in-depth insights into the role of different microorganisms and microbial compounds in biodeterioration, conservation and restoration of artworks and artifacts.

The book focuses on the principles and practices of tropical maize improvement with special emphasis on early and extra-early maize to feed the increasing population in Sub-Saharan Africa.

This book covers the present and future of bioethanol biorefinery technologies.

This book explores different aspects of entrepreneurship from both an academic and a commercial point of view.

In 1984, the celebrated sociologist and historian Norbert Elias convened a major conference on 'Civilisations and civilising processes' at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research (University of Bielefeld).

This textbook discusses the basics and clinical aspects of bone research in an accessible way.

This invaluable resource explores the regenerative potential of stem cells in the nervous system, with a focus on clinical applications.

This contributed volume is dedicated towards the progress achieved within the last years in all areas of Cell Culture Engineering and Technology.

This book is the first comprehensive assemblage of contemporary knowledge relevant to genomics and other omics in date palm.

This reference work provides a comprehensive overview of bioactive compounds found in underutilized vegetables and legumes around the globe.

This book provides the latest information about hairy root culture and its several applications, with special emphasis on potential of hairy roots for the production of bioactive compounds.

Faced with the growing demand for nature in cities, informal greenspaces are gaining the interest of various stakeholders - residents, associations, public authorities - as well as scientists.

This edited book presents the latest research on cucumber, its genetic resources and diversity, tissue culture and genetic transformation, mapping of economic genes and QTLs, whole genome sequencing, comparative genomics, and breeding strategies.

This volume provides insight into the pivotal roles of stem cells, exosomes and other microvesicles in biofunction and molecular mechanisms and their therapeutic potential in translational nanomedicine.

This book covers the latest progress in the biology and manufacturing of orthopedic biomaterials, as well as key industry perspectives.

This book presents the genetics and genomics of Jatropha, which is used for biofuel, and shows how plant genomics can be used to improve plant breeding.

This book describes the structural features and properties of important types of hydrocarbons and lipids and gives an overview of their analytical characterization in biological and environmental matrices.

This invaluable resource discusses the saftey, ethics, and regulations of developing stem cell clinical applications.

Implantable sensing, whether used for transient or long-term monitoring of in vivo physiological, bio-electrical, bio-chemical and metabolic changes, is a rapidly advancing field of research and development.

Tissue Engineering: A Primer with Laboratory Demonstrations concisely covers the fundamental basics of tissue engineering.

This book offers a comprehensive and timely overview of the latest developments in the field of biomechanics and extensive knowledge of tissue structure, function, and modeling.

Nanotechnology can target specific agricultural problems related to plant pathology and provide new techniques for crop disease control.

This handbook examines the psychology of fatherhood throughout the lifespan and across multiple contexts.

This book review series presents current trends in modern biotechnology.

This singular text aims to strengthen the scientific understanding of food product design and engineering, and to stimulate and accelerate the development of innovative, complex and highly structured products and suitable production processes.

The series Topics in Heterocyclic Chemistry presents critical reviews on present and future trends in the research of heterocyclic compounds.

This invaluable resource discusses clinical applications with effects and side-effects of applications of stem cells in diabetes, kidney and wound treatment.

This book on end of life examines how to include people with intellectual and developmental disability in the inevitability of dying and death.

This book showcases the state of the art in the field of sensors and microsystems, revealing the impressive potential of novel methodologies and technologies.

This volume presents a comprehensive perspective of the biopesticides Bacillus thuringiensis and Lysinibacillus sphaericus, from their basic biology to agriculture, forestry and public-health applications.

This book presents the latest techniques in amputation rehabilitation and summarizes the most recent research findings in the field of bionic limb reconstruction.

This book reports on fundamental research, cutting-edge technologies and industrially-relevant applications in biomedical engineering.

This book focuses on the key technologies in developing biomechatronic systems for medical rehabilitation purposes.

This edited volume emphasizes how microorganisms have become a reliable pillar of biotechnology.

This book summarizes the early successes, drawbacks and accomplishments in cell biology and cell biotechnology achieved by the latest projects performed on the International Space Station ISS.

Natural remedies play an important role in curing ailments that happen by chance or adoptively.

This book provides in-depth reviews of the effects of nanoparticles on the soil environment, their interactions with plants and also their potential applications as nanofertilizers and pesticides.

Proteins are exposed to various interfacial stresses during drug product development.

This title explains what gene therapy is, how genes are delivered and how they are targeted.

This book provides an overview of the current state of knowledge of the genetics and genomics of the agriculturally important Cucurbitaceae plant family, which includes crops such as watermelon, melon, cucumber, summer and winter squashes, pumpkins, and gourds.

During the past 15 years, cellular and molecular approaches have emerged as valuable adjuncts to supplement and complement conventional breeding methods for a wide variety of crop plants.

This contributed volume gathers the latest knowledge in the field of stem cells in human reproductive organs, as well as animal models, and to consider the possibility of using this knowledge for clinical purposes.

This book gives an overview on techniques and future perspectives of various aspects of waste biomass management.