Kategoria BISAC: Science >> Chemistry - Organic

This book provides comprehensive coverage of the development of new pharmaceuticals and the enhancement of existing ones. It offers a comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical biotechnology, including its underlying principles and practical applications from an industrial standpoint. While introducing the roles and applications of biotechnology in drug design and development, the book describes how developments in other fields, like genomics, proteomics, and high-throughput screening, have facilitated the discovery of novel therapeutic targets and drug development methods. It included...

This authoritative and science-backed volume explores the profound ways in which nutrition shapes our thoughts, emotions, and healing processes throughout life from childhood to late adulthood. Offering a culturally inclusive and integrative approach, the book bridges functional foods, personalized nutrition, and mental wellness, providing groundbreaking insights into complex issues such as substance use disorders and chronic pain. Rich with the latest scientific findings, it examines the gut-brain connection, the role of antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, micronutrients, probiotics, and...

This book offers a comprehensive review of disinfection by-products (DBPs), exploring various aspects from detection methods and precursors to their potential health risks, regulation, and future implications. This book is also a memorial to the 50th anniversary of the first major DBP report in 1974 by Dr. Rook, who identified chloroform in chlorinated drinking water, initiating the study of DBPs. For half a century, chemists, toxicologists, engineers and regulators have been identifying more DBPs, understanding their formation mechanism, evaluating their health effects on the...

This edited book provides an in-depth analysis of medicinal plants and their bioactive compounds, focusing on their significant role in human health. It explores the plants known for their biomedical applications, offering insights into their use in treating diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and neurological conditions. The volume highlights the historical and contemporary relevance of plant-based medicines, emphasizing their potential as alternatives to synthetic drugs.

The chapters cover a wide range of topics, including the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and...