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An essential resource for scientists and researchers of nutrition, aging, and metabolic diseases, this book highlights the interactions among nutrients, epigenetics, and health. It presents new information on the action of diet and nutritional determinants in regulating the epigenetic control of gene expression in health and disease. Each chapter gives a unique perspective on a different nutritional or dietary component or group of components, and reveals novel mechanisms by which dietary factors modulate the epigenome and affect development processes, chronic disease, and the aging process.

This edited book is a comprehensive guide to the chemistry of food toxicants produced during processing, formulation, and storage of food. Each major food chemical contaminant will be discussed for toxic effects and the biological mechanisms behind their toxicity. Their absorption and distribution profiles and the factors influencing their levels in foods will be discussed. In addition, a listing of commonly used analytical techniques in food safety chemistry will make the book useful for food scientists and nutritionists.

Cooperative and synergistic chemical events have attracted significant attention from many researchers engaged in organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, biological chemistry, polymer chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and other related materials sciences. Synergistic supramolecular systems could be developed to amplify the functions and integration of molecular devices in ways that cannot be achieved by conventional single molecules. This book introduces basic concepts and examples of supramolecular chemistry in terms of cooperation and synergy, and it surveys recent progress in this field.

Increased environmental consciousness within the scientific community has spurred the search for environmentally friendly processes as alternatives to conventional organic solvents. Numerous advances¿including the use of ionic liquids¿have made it possible to develop substitutes for some toxic solvents. The book presents the latest developments in the field. It also reviews the latest applications in a wide range of fields including biotechnology, nuclear science, medicine, pharmaceuticals, environmental science, and organic and inorganic chemistry¿all from the standpoint of green sustainable chemistry.

This book covers several key areas of cell and tissue mechanics, providing the data and modeling framework for a multiscale analysis. The first section introduces basic concepts and outlines popular approaches used to study the mechanical properties of cells and matrix. The following two sections focus on molecular-scale studies of subcellular and matrix protein mechanics. The third section focuses on cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions. The final section deals with studies at the tissue scale.

This new edition of the successful Get Ahead! Surgery: 250 SBAs for Finals provides invaluable revision for all medical students preparing for final exams. Written by experienced authors, this book covers the entire syllabus in a clear and comprehensive style. It builds on the strengths of the first edition to provide reliable and effective revision practice to help candidates achieve success in final exams.

The text shows how design and performance calculations of complete steam generators and waste heat boilers of fire tube and water tube type may be done using basic heat transfer principles. It discusses recent developments in boiler technology, explores novel design ideas for improving efficiency, and lowering operating costs. In addition, it presents examples of problems with steam generators and HRSGs that are faced by plant engineers, along with solutions. Appendices provide heat transfer correlations in all three systems of units.

Research and applications of neurotechnology are expanding at a rapid pace, and are fostering. public concerns and debate about the ethical issues generated by such research and use. This second volume in the Advances in Neurotechnology series specifically addresses the neuroethical, legal, and social issues arising from the use of neurotechnology in national security and defense. Presenting an integrative perspective, leading international experts lay the scientific groundwork and establish the premises necessary to appreciate the ethical aspects of neurotechnology in national security and defense.

Captures Current Developments in Bridge Design and Maintenance Recent research in bridge design and maintenance has focused on the serviceability problems of older bridges with aging joints. The favored solution of integral construction and design has produced bridges with fewer joints and bearings that require less maintenance and deliver increased durability. Bridge Deck Analysis, Second Edition outlines this growing development, and covers the structural analysis of most common bridge forms. It introduces reliability analysis, an emergent method that allows bridge engineers to determine risk when maintaining older or damaged bridges. Explains the Background Theory along with Practical Tools This book includes practical examples of everyday problems in bridge engineering, and presents real-life examples of the application of reliability analysis. The authors show how reliability analysis can determine structural safety even for bridges which have failed a deterministic assessment. They also update other chapters to reflect the most current advancements towards more sophisticated analysis, and the more widespread use of finite element software. What''s New in this Edition: Incorporates new research on soil-structure interaction A new section with examples of how to analyze for the effects of creep Greatly expands the sections on 3-D brick finite elements Now consistent with both Eurocodes and AASHTO standards An appropriate resource for senior undergraduates taking an advanced course on bridge engineering, Bridge Deck Analysis is also suitable for practicing engineers, and other professionals involved in the development of bridge design.

A practical book for professionals who rely on water quality data for decision making, this book is based on three decades experience of three highly published water and watershed resource professionals. It focuses on the analysis of air pollution sensitive waters and the consequent effects associated with soil and water acidification, nutrient-N enrichment, or the effects of atmospherically deposited toxic substances. It also covers lake zooplankton and/or stream macroinvertebrate biomonitors. Explanations of the reasons behind various recommendations provide readers with the tools needed to alter recommended protocols to match particular study needs and budget.

This book describes the use of ANSYS finite element analysis software and MATLAB (R) to solve acoustic problems, from simple ones to those requiring FEA software. Along with instructions on mathematical modelling, software hints and MATLAB source code. See https://mecheng.adelaide.edu.au/avc/software/

There has long been a need for a book that deals with all aspects subsequent to the design of storage tanks, explaining construction methodology to meet international standards. This book deals with every aspect that needs to be known upon receipt of an order to construct a storage tank at a site, in line with the requirements spelled out in international standards. It describes all activities that are to be carried out in a sequential manner, to ensure adequate quality for the constructed storage tank.

Written by international scientists well established in the planetary science and remote sensing fields, this book presents recent developments of planetary exploration techniques. It covers the latest results in planetary science, including theory, methods, measurements, topography, gravity and magnetic field, atmosphere and ionosphere, geomorphology, volcano, craters, internal structure, and water. The book also highlights comparative studies with the earth in the atmosphere, geomorphology, and interiors of the planets. It discusses future missions and future objectives of planetary exploration and science using the latest advances in remote sensing.

This book presents the current state of the art and future perspectives of the heterogeneous catalytic production of fuels, complete with reaction mechanism schemes, engineering solutions, and valuable industry insights. It describes production of fuels from renewable sources using environmentally friendly technologies, exposing the advantages and disadvantages of each production process and suggesting solutions to minimize the impact of fuel transportation. Comprised of chapters authored by leading experts in the field, this authoritative text conveys the importance of catalysis for the sustainable production of fuels.

This modern study of engineering dynamics covers an array of topics, from basic principles to two- and three-dimensional motion, general kinematics and kinetics, analytical mechanics, vehicle motion, vibration response, and stability. By including examples from everyday life, the book makes concepts relatable and accessible. However, no effort is made to reduce rigor, as the text provides thorough coverage of the fundamental concepts of Newtonian and Lagrangian mechanics, three-dimensional motion, Kane¿s equations, as well as the stability and response of dynamical systems.

This book covers the formation, properties, characterization, and application of different kinds of colloidal delivery systems that can be utilized within the food industry, including surfactant-based, emulsion-based, and biopolymer-based systems. The book takes a traditional colloid science approach to the subject with particular emphasis on the practical aspects of formulation of particulate and emulsion-based delivery systems for pharmaceutical and food applications. It covers active ingredients drawn from proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids as well as mineral-based active ingredients. The book describes particle characteristics and explains mechanical particle fabrication methods.

There is growing interest in the field of melatonin research regarding its neurobiological mechanisms as well as its repercussions in clinical practice. This volume explores melatonin¿s effect on the regulation of blood pressure, sleep, and circadian rhythms; its cardioprotective and neuroprotective role; and its use in treating epilepsy, obesity, and other disorders. It also examines melatonin¿s protective role in peri-natal hypoxic-ischemia as well as the discovery of a number of melatonergic agonists, their potential role as antioxidants, and their therapeutic applications in treating glaucoma, Parkinson¿s disease, Alzheimer¿s disease, primary insomnia, and psychiatric disorders.

This book illustrates how the key analytical technique, NMR spectroscopy, may be used to determine the abundance, size, shape, and function of organic molecules.

While there have been tremendous advances in our scientific understanding of the brain, this work has been largely academic, and often oriented toward clinical publication. This book addresses the relationship between neurophysiological processes and the performance and experience of humans in everyday life. It samples the vast neuroscience literature to identify those areas of research that speak directly to the performance and experience of humans in everyday settings. The book explains the underlying basis for well-established principles from Human Factors, Ergonomics, and Industrial Engineering and Design.

Antioxidant use in sports is controversial due to existing evidence that it both supports and hurts athletic performance. This book presents information on antioxidants, specifically for athletes, and their roles in sports nutrition. It stresses how antioxidants affect exercise performance, health, and immunity. Chapters cover oxidative stress; basic nutrition for athletes; major dietary antioxidants; sports supplements; performance/adaptation to exercise; antioxidants role in health and immunity; reviews on vitamins C, E, beta-carotene, and minerals in sports nutrition; and roles polyphenols play in high-performance sport.

This guide covers the current state of knowledge on intrinsic fluorescent biomarkers and highlights advances in using these biomarkers for the metabolic mapping and clinical diagnosis of healthy and diseased cells and tissues. The book¿s first section introduces the fundamentals of cellular energy metabolic pathways as well as natural biomarkers within the context of their biological functions. The second section outlines the theoretical and technical background of quantitative, noninvasive, autofluorescence microscopy and spectroscopy methods. The last two sections explore applications in biochemistry, cell biology, and medicine.

This international piling handbook details current types of pile, piling equipment, and methods. It includes calculations of the resistance of piles to compressive loads, pile groups under compressive loading, piled foundations for resisting uplift and lateral loading, and the structural design of piles and pile groups. Marine structures, durability of piled foundations, ground investigations, and pile testing are also covered¿with miscellaneous problems. This edition has been fully updated to apply the latest structural Eurocodes, along with active British Standards.

This book covers recent developments in image analysis of higher plants at leaf, plant, and small canopy level. It introduces the basic concepts of image analysis and discusses various techniques in plant imaging, applications and future potentials. It covers imaging techniques that include RGB imaging, hyperspectral imaging, thermal imaging, multi-spectral fluorescence imaging, chlorophyll fluorescence imaging and ROS imaging. It then details their use in the assessment of plant growth and photosynthetic status, early detection of diseases and stress, cellular detection of reactive oxygen species, and plant phenotyping.

Encompassing cosmology, particle physics, and astrophysics, this book discusses symmetries, conservation laws, relativity, and cosmological parameters and measurements. It considers the astrophysical behavior of galaxies and galaxy clusters, evidence of galactic dark matter, and the possible nature of dark matter distribution; introduces theories such as supersymmetry and extra dimensions; explores particle candidates for cold dark matter beyond the standard model; explains calculation of relic density of a dark matter species; and reviews dark matter scattering, annihilation, and the latest dark matter experiments and techniques.

This book provides an extensive overview of various clinical aspects of functional foods and nutraceuticals. It contains information on diverse nutritional challenges and potential health benefits from functional foods and nutraceuticals. Chapters cover functional foods in human health, food¿drug interactions, global regulatory frameworks and systems, seed to clinic approach, innovative new food products, personalized nutrition in public health, functional foods in medicine, and future roles of functional foods and nutraceuticals.

Choosing the appropriate computational method for a photonics problem requires a clear understanding of the pros and cons of the available numerical methods. This book presents six of the most frequently used methods: FDTD, FDFD, 1+1D nonlinear propagation, modal method, Green¿s function, and FEM. Each method is accompanied by a review of the mathematical principles in which it is based, along with sample scripts, illustrative examples of characteristic problem solving, and exercises. MATLAB® is used throughout the text.

People who handle wildlife, including field workers, wildlife professionals, trappers, and hunters, want to know about potential diseases, risks, and how to protect themselves from zoonotic disease. This book presents information on the most prevalent and serious zoonotic diseases existing in the United States and Canada. Each chapter contains an introduction and history of the disease, symptoms in humans, medical treatment, transmission of pathogens to humans, role of wildlife as reservoirs and vectors, and methods to minimize disease risk.

While bariatric surgery can lead to positive effects, it can also result in increased risk for nutrient malabsorption, deficiency, and clinical complications. This book addresses the dietary and nutritional care of the bariatric surgery patient. It explores the physiological changes that underlie selective nutrient malabsorption, preoperative nutritional assessment and dietary care of the patient through the surgery process, and nutritional clinical complications manifesting in anemia, neurological disorders, metabolic bone disease, and protein-calorie malnutrition. It also covers special populations, including adolescents and pregnant and lactating patients.

The Second Edition reflects the current state of insect repellent science. It covers the processes involved in the development and testing of new active ingredients and formulations, and discusses the practical uses of repellents.

Fully updated with new research and discoveries since the last edition, this volume explores the relationship between the respiratory system and toxicology of inhaled substances. Filled with contributions from internationally recognized scientists from academic, industrial, and governmental sectors, the book presents chapters on the updated testing procedures and equipment guidelines for Europe and North America. This edition includes new material on nanoparticles, the use of microelectronics for studying inhalation toxicology, and emergency response strategies.