Life Sciences: General Issues

'Wise, timely and eloquent... A joy to read.' GuardianWhat does it mean to be well? Is it something in our body? Or, is it rather something subject...

This book provides the mathematical foundations for the analysis of a class of degenerate elliptic operators defined on manifolds with corners, whi...

This book presents a comprehensive review of ethical issues arising in psychiatric care and research. Compared to the first edition, ten of the 40 ...

A new theory of mind that includes nonhuman and artificial intelligences.   The much-lauded superiority of human intelligence has not prevented us ...

A new theory of mind that includes nonhuman and artificial intelligences.   The much-lauded superiority of human intelligence has not prevented us ...

Nutraceuticals are defined as any food bioactive compounds or supplements which provide health and medicinal benefits, usually in the prevention of...

This innovative and thought-provoking book integrates both new, authored material and reprints of existing literature that, together, provide a com...

This innovative and thought-provoking book integrates both new, authored material and reprints of existing literature that, together, provide a com...

This anthology invites readers to revisit twelve timeless stories from visionary authors while pondering the scientific advancements they foreshado...

An insightful and informative meander through the evolution of dinosaurs and other extinct species, with a touch of personal flair.Steve Brusatte, ...

This edited book covers the application of modern genomics tools for developing climate-smart oilseed cultivars. The book's prime focus is on utili...

Erleben Sie die faszinierende Welt der Naturwissenschaften auf spielerische Weise! Mit 525 spannenden Fragen aus Bereichen wie Astronomie, Biochemi...

This edited book provides a platform for knowledge sharing in all areas related to the rivers, sediment and hydrological extremes. It explains the ...

How we can use what weve learned about the brain to improve our mental healthThere are many routes to mental well-being. In this groundbreaking boo...

Natural resources and associated biological diversity provide the basis of livelihood for humans, particularly in rural areas and mountain regions ...

This book sheds new light on the transformative role of microorganisms in waste management, offering a comprehensive overview of microbial waste ma...

This book showcases the latest trends and innovations in the field of Green Building, covering topics from research and design to innovative practi...

This  thought-provoking book covers the full range of psychopharmacologic practice in textbook fashion, offering a fresh and comprehensive self-exa...

This contributed volume brings out a comprehensive collection of changes from cellular to molecular levels in medicinal plants under extreme enviro...

East Asian population history has only recently been the focus of intense investigations using ancient genomics techniques, yet these studies have ...

East Asian population history has only recently been the focus of intense investigations using ancient genomics techniques, yet these studies have ...

At present, there is minimal and misleading-knowledge of gastrointestinal dysfunction in Parkinson's disease among primary neurologists and gastroe...

The aim of our book is to describe the latest developments on aging research methodology , building upon previous editions, and updating the conten...

Genetics today is focused on DNA. Just like the first edition, the theme of this new edition of Introduction to Genetics: A Molecular Approach is t...

Genetics today is focused on DNA. Just like the first edition, the theme of this new edition of Introduction to Genetics: A Molecular Approach is t...

This book provides a comprehensive guide to leveraging nature-based economic initiatives for sustainable rural development. The book covers a wide ...

This updated and extended second edition provides a comprehensive overview on biotechnological applications of unicellular and multicellular fungi ...

The book covers the fundamental aspects of biomaterials, including their introduction, types, synthesis, and characterization. It delves into the f...

This volume presents detailed reviews on biochemistry, classical genetics and traditional breeding, germplasm diversity, molecular genetics, tissue...

This book explores the different conventional and biotechnological techniques for enhancing the productivity of industrial crops. The growth of the...

Cancer of the Breast: Epidemiology, Diagnostics and Treatment comprehensively examines all aspects of breast cancer, including classi?cation, risk ...

This volume compiles more than twenty years of behavioral research on the three living species of elephants in Africa and Asia (African Savannah, A...

This Springer Major Reference Work provides a detailed translational overview of neuroimmune diseases for neuroscientists and clinicians, clarifyin...

The ever-increasing number of pollutants released into the environment drives the search for new treatment technologies or the modification of exis...

This book focuses on the importance of omics strategies and de-replication analysis to unveil new molecules from microbial sources with diverse che...

Oxidative stress and neuroinflammation are considered causative factors in various neurological disorders such as Parkinsons and Alzheimers disease...

Sleep has hardly changed since Paleolithic humans snoozed soundly in their caves. While sabre-toothed tigers were their biggest night-...

Over the last two decades alone, new technology and space missions have profoundly changed our understanding of prospective extraterrestrial life i...

Sleep has hardly changed since Paleolithic humans snoozed soundly in their caves. While sabre-toothed tigers were their biggest night-...

Human olfaction the sense of smell enables us to appreciate food and drink, it warns us of dangers and it makes our environments mor...

Virtual Reality (VR) is a rapidly maturing technology that offers new and unique solutions to otherwise intractable problems in the study of cognit...

This book offers a set of reflections on the ethics of care in full articulation with some of the most pressing issues of our time. Several themes ...