Biotechnology

This timely book identifies and highlights the latest data mining paradigms to analyze, combine, integrate, model and simulate vast amounts of heterogeneous multi-modal, multi-scale data for emerging real-world applications in life science. The cutting-edge topics presented include bio-surveillance,... More

This handbook enables bio-device designers to reach new levels of success, with state-of-the-art coverage of everything from MEMS/NEMS design and fabrication to the most advanced breakthroughs in the bio-manipulation of cells and genes.Micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) and nano-electro-mechani... More

Intelligent systems try to achieve, through the use of computers, flexible learning and adaptive activity like that found in the human brain. For the first time, this groundbreaking resource provides a detailed understanding of the analysis, design, and application of new intelligent systems in the ... More

The book addresses fundamental issues faced by experimentalists, modelers and engineers interested in different physical, mechanical and transport aspects of biological tissues and chemically active geological materials, mainly clays and shales. The focus is on the couplings between electro-chemical... More

The major recent advances in our understanding of the regulation of gene transcription have stemmed largely from our ability to quantify and characterize mRNA. This book describes the methods used for the analysis of RNA, for DNA transfection into mammalian cells, and reporter technology for mapping... More

Designed to emphasize the fundamental principles, this book includes abundant applications to demonstrate and develop logical, orderly methods of procedure. Instead of deriving numerous formulas for all types of problems, the authors have stressed the use of free-body diagrams and the equations of e... More

Biotechnology is one of the major technologies of the twenty-first century. Its wide-ranging, multi-disciplinary activities include recombinant DNA techniques, cloning and the application of microbiology to the production of goods from bread to antibiotics. In this new edition of the textbook Basic ... More

Biotechnology impinges on everyone's lives. It is one of the major technologies of the twenty-first century. Its huge, wide-ranging, multi-disciplinary activities include recombinant DNA techniques, cloning and genetics, and the application of microbiology to the production of goods as prosaic as br... More

Wound Closure Biomaterials and Devices discusses the increasingly sophisticated and effective materials being developed for the crucial surgical treatment of wound closure. This state-of-the-art book provides detailed information and critical discussions on: sutures and other wound closure devices, ... More

Presenting the basic concepts and major issues associated with medical device design, this text describes current development processes as well as standards and regulatory information, providing a basis for assessing new technologies. It aims to help manufacturers establish and operate a viable reli... More

Comprehensive, practical, and broad in scope, Neuroengineering offers clinical insights on revolutionary technologies from prominent neurosurgeons and neurologists. This book presents a wide range of new developments in the field and high-impact emerging technologies that are poised to change the in... More

This book bridges the communication gap between neuroscientists and engineers through the unifying theme of correlation-based learning Developing brain-style signal processing or machine learning algorithms has attracted many sharp minds from a range of disciplines. Now, coauthored by four researche... More

This book presents a comprehensive treatment of electromagnetic analysis and design of three critical devices for an MRI system - the magnet, gradient coils, and radiofrequency (RF) coils. Electromagnetic Analysis and Design in Magnetic Resonance Imaging is unique in its detailed examination of the ... More

This up-to-the-minute and comprehensive resource lucidly covers gene therapy for lung diseases from existing technologies delivering foreign DNA to the lungs via the airways or circulation to promising new approaches for the further development of safe and efficient gene delivery systems.... More

Written in accordance with the latest Physics syllabus of the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh, Intermediate Physics I is a comprehensive textbook for the first-year Intermediate course. Students preparing for the Intermediate examination as well as the various engineering and medical... More

A complete overview of electromyography with contributions from pacesetters in the field In recent years, insights from the field of engineering have illuminated the vast potential of electromyography (EMG) in biomedical technology. Featuring contributions from key innovators working in the field t... More

Specifically designed as an introductory text for students in biomedical design tracks or as a hands-on reference for those entering the field. Introduces new concepts in hardware and software design, including the use of computer-aided tools to predict and document safety-related design issues.Anal... More

Produced under the aegis of editor Shrawan Kumar with contributors who are leading scholars in the field, the book contains unique chapters such as "Exposure Assessment Tools and Techniques "and "Cumulative Load and Models," The text establishes a foundation for the understanding of gross biomechani... More

The use of cell-based assays within pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies is driven in large part by the need to evaluate the plethora of drug targets derived from genomics and proteomics. In addition, the potential of biomarkers to facilitate the development of effective and safe drugs is bein... More