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What came first? The chicken or the egg? This book irrefutably answers this question once and for all. From a scientific, alchemical and metaphysical perspective, one need only look deep into the fabric of the Cosmos to solve this ancient riddle. The Bible tells us that God created the world in 7 days. What the great book doesn't tell us, is exactly how this process of creation was conducted from a scientific vantage point. Together, we will explore the metaphysical systems and geometric archetypes of creation. From the Big Bang Theory, the concept of the Cosmic Egg down to Solar Systems and biological matter, we take a journey into the Cosmos to investigate the Origin of our existence through standard models of creation. Discover the scientific systems behind paradigms set in place at the dawn of Genesis. In this book, we explore some of the functions and roles of Sacred Geometric Archetypal energy forms, universal fractals, frequency, light and electromagnetism. These energies are fundamental factors of creative processes occurring at the dawn of creation. The Seed of Life represents a 7 step process of primordial manifestation. Building the Seed of Life defines events transpiring during the 7 days of Genesis from an alchemical perspective. We look deeply into the Architecture of the sacred geometric structure known as Metatrons Cube.In the World today, stress and change abound. Fear of the unknown, hopelessness and anxieties of various forms are on the rise in people of all ages. It is imperative for all of us to be reminded of the proper conduct and ethics set forth by the Natural Laws of the Universe. When we align ourselves to primordial energies such as these, we gain the power and control to change our lives for the better. How do we go about doing This? We start by gaining a knowledge of these universal codes. The laws of the Universe are a standard guide by which all members of the human race are bound. Those who read this book will gain a much greater understanding of the Law of Cause and Effect, the Law of Attraction, the force of Karma and the Law of Correspondence. You will also come to discover that re-inventing yourself is something that we are all inherantly capable of doing. First, we have to choose a better life and then learn how to create that. Next, we put what has been learned into action. You will discover how learning to live in accordance with Universal Laws that govern human conduct can improve your life considerably. This wisdom helps us develop a deeper personal relationship with the Absolute. In this book, we look at the best and worst forms of human conduct in the eyes of God. What behavior is expected of us by our Creator? Understanding conduct that is adverse to Natural Law is of equal importance to knowing how to properly follow and abide by it. Transgressing these laws causes the effect of inescapable consequences. The manifested result is always the same. Negative circumstances and bad Karma. Clearly, acknowledgment of these laws is of vital significance. Are you curious as to how all things came into existence from a scientific vantage point? Do you seek observable proof of the creative forces of the Absolute at work in Nature? Are you interested in the alchemical origin of our Universe and all things in existence? What are the creative processes of God-Mind? How did our Source create all things during the 7 Holy days of Genesis? What is the true meaning of the Infinity symbol? Where do we go when we die? These questions and many more, are approached, examined and expanded upon in this book from a scientific perspective. Be prepared to expand your awareness of the metaphysical and alchemical processes of creation. Always Seek the Light!

The 7th cranial nerve, commonly known as the facial nerve, is a compound nerve having motor, parasympathetic and sensory components. Its motor portion innervates muscles for facial movement and expression. Facial paralysis is a common clinical condition that significantly impacts a patient's quality of life. Clinical evaluation is the primary diagnostic tool, and advanced imaging techniques are usually not needed. While a majority of patients with Bell's palsy recover spontaneously, patients are generally treated with a combination of steroids, antiviral drugs, and physiotherapy. In this book, experts discuss recent advances in the diagnosis and management of 7th cranial nerve paralysis, along with surgical options.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is characterized by hepatic steatosis that develops in the absence of competing for liver disease etiologies such as alcohol consumption, monogenic hereditary conditions, or iatrogenic causes. The pathogenesis of NAFLD is multifactorial and its understanding is still incomplete. Although knowledge of the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying disease development and progression has grown significantly in recent years, the exact contribution of environmental and genetic factors as well as that of extrahepatic and intrahepatic events in determining the disease phenotype remains ill defined. This book discusses topics highly correlated with NAFLD such as the regulation of iron metabolism, the role of the enzyme heparanase in liver steatosis, transcriptional regulation by ERR and its role in pathogenesis, hepatic lipid homeostasis, therapeutic approaches to NAFLD, and pathogenesis and significance of HDL as a molecular modifier in NAFLD.

Numerous teams and laboratories around the world are working on the development of supercapacitors, while their constantly improving performance is enabling wider use. The major challenges are to improve the parameters of supercapacitors, primarily energy density and operating voltage, as well as miniaturization, optimization, energy efficiency, economy and environmental acceptance. This book provides an overview of new supercapacitor techniques and technologies that are changing the present and future of electricity storage, with a particular emphasis on self-powering sensor and transmitter systems. The latest achievements in the production, modeling, characterization and applications of supercapacitors are considered. Modern materials supercapacitor production, which points to unsuspected application possibilities, is especially considered. Examples of transition metal oxides (TMOs) and fundamental carbon allotropes, including fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, and graphene-based nanocomposites for supercapacitor electrodes, are presented.

Global food security is a major issue worldwide. Given the rapid socioeconomic changes of the last decade, food processing, food supply, and consumption patterns have undergone significant changes, increasing the number of food security problems. One of these problems is mycotoxin contamination, which can have major adverse effects on food safety and crop yield. This book presents comprehensive information on recent advances in mycotoxins and food safety. It includes five sections: "Introduction: Mycotoxins and Food Safety Overview"; "The Influence of Contaminants on Food Safety" "Mycotoxins in Feed"; "Indirect Mycotoxin Contamination of Food Safety"; and "Control and Reduction of Mycotoxin Contamination".

Diabetic foot ulcers are a common complication of diabetes, and their treatment depends on the underlying causes. This book provides a basic understanding of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), including their pathophysiology, assessment, and treatment. Chapters present recent research findings with a focus on advancements in the treatment of DFUs, such as point-of-care devices for use at home and in the clinic.

Natural killer (NK) cells are immune cells that can eliminate pathogenic microorganisms, aging cells, and tumor cells. State-of-the-art renewal has indicated the feasibility of large-scale preparation of autogenous and allogeneic NK cells from a variety of sources including peripheral blood, umbilical cord blood, placental blood, NK cell lines, and even stem cells such as pluripotent stem cells and hematopoietic stem cells. In the meantime, a range of methodologies has been developed for ex vivo expansion and activation of NK cells such as monolayer culture, coculture with trophoblast cells, bioreactors, cytokine cocktails, and physicochemical irritation. NK cell-based cytotherapy has proven effective for a variety of hematologic malignancies and metastatic solid tumors. This book provides a comprehensive overview of NK cell-based cytotherapy for cancer treatment, immunosurveillance, and immunotherapy.

This book is an annual collection of reviewed and relevant research chapters authored by various researchers, offering a comprehensive overview of recent studies and developments in the field of Infectious Diseases. It joins work from four areas in this field, Bacterial, Fungal, Parasitic, and Viral Infectious Diseases, each edited by an expert. The global challenges and different living circumstances for people around the globe ask for a deep understanding of various aspects and properties of infectious diseases to ensure a safer and healthier cohabitation of humans and pathogens.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has attracted the attention of many researchers and users alike, and it has become increasingly crucial in our modern society. From cars, smartphones, airplanes, medical equipment, consumer applications, and industrial machines, among others, the impact of AI is notoriously changing the world we live in and making it better in many areas. However, it is equally important to remember that every progress comes with certain challenges that we as a society must address.

Cyber security providers are facing a continuous stream of new, sophisticated cyberattacks on cyber critical infrastructures worldwide. These cyberattacks are often triggered by malware and ransomware. This book presents a collection of selected papers addressing malware detection, which is necessary to create reliable and resilient cyber and computer security mechanisms.

Probability theory is a branch of statistics, a science that employs mathematical methods of collection, organization, and interpretation of data, with applications in practically all scientific areas. This book provides a comprehensive overview of probability theory. It discusses some fundamental aspects of pure and applied probability theory and explores its use in solving a large array of problems. Topics addressed include complex probability, the stability of algorithms in statistical modeling, the non-homogeneous Hofmann process, and more.

Cell death is critical for embryo development and body growth. Several types of cell death have been discovered. The dysfunction of cell death is responsible for various diseases; however, the mechanism underlying cell death is not fully elucidated. Recent advances in cell death research have led to improved diagnosis, treatment, and clinical management of diverse diseases; however, novel therapeutic strategies are urgently needed. This book presents the most recent advances in cell death and related diseases.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has attracted the attention of many and is taking an increasingly crucial role in our modern society. AI machines demonstrate advanced cognitive skills in making decisions, learning, perceiving the environment, predicting certain behavior, and processing written or spoken languages, among other skills. In tandem with AI, "swarm intelligence" is being used to solve complex problems that are beyond the reasoning and problem-solving abilities of humans. This book discusses both AI and swarm intelligence, including their theoretical backgrounds and applications.

This book is a collection of chapters addressing numerous features of motivation and success. It includes five chapters divided into two sections: "The Lens of Motivation" and "The Lens of Success". The book demonstrates how motivation can breed success with chapters on entrepreneurship, innovation, socio-culturalism and more.

Cryopreservation is the preservation of cells at sub-zero temperatures. Although useful, the process is not without its challenges. One of the major challenges is the formation of ice crystals in the cells to be preserved. However, vitrification, where glass is formed instead of crystals, can be achieved using cryoprotection agents (CPAs). This book provides a comprehensive overview of cryopreservation and its applications. It discusses advancements in the field, challenges, guidelines, and recommendations for successful germplasm conservation. Chapters discuss the use of CPAs, cryopreservation of fish sperm, cryopreservation of oocytes and sperms, female fertility preservation, cryopreservation of large structures and tissues, and much more.

The physicochemical properties of drugs limit their delivery in terms of absorption, circulation, residence time, and so on, which in turn impacts the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, toxicity, immunogenicity, and efficacy of these drugs. Various advanced drug delivery systems can overcome such issues and improve therapeutic efficacy. Recent developments in novel drug delivery systems have opened new avenues to providing the safest, most effective, and most stable dosage forms. This book discusses advanced drug delivery systems, including oraganogels, transdermal delivery systems for chronic and acute pain, ocular systems, nanosponges for cancer targeting, and much more.

This book provides an overview of recent advances in the development of gas sensors for the electronics and healthcare industries that can lead to lifestyle enhancements. We are living in a society where automation is in great demand for all electrical devices and appliances. One of the major requirements for smart devices is highly sensitive, long-lasting, low-cost smart sensors. Existing challenges and future research directions for easy integration of fast, cost-effective gas sensors are addressed and discussed in this book.

In recent decades, artificial porous structures have attracted increasing enthusiasm from researchers inspired by the fascinating molecular pores in nature and their unique biological functions. Although substantial achievements in porous materials have been realized, the construction of topologically designed pores is still challenging. Recently, the emergence of covalent organic frameworks (COFs), which are constructed based on organic and polymer chemistry, has made it possible to design artificial pores with controlled pore size, topology and interface properties. COFs are crystalline porous materials constructed by the precise reticulation of organic building blocks via dynamic covalent bonds. Distinct from non-covalent interactions which tend to produce isostructures, covalent bonds enable accurate pore design owing to their predetermined reaction pathways. In addition, the appropriate polycondensation of organic building units enables the formation of extended two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) polymer architectures with periodically ordered skeletons and well-defined pores. With their large surface area, tailorable structures, and tunable chemistry, COFs are regarded as potentially superior candidates for various applications including catalysis, energy storage and conversion, mass transport and biotechnology. This book examines the historic achievement of COFs, providing clear and comprehensive guidance for researchers on their structural design, synthetic protocols and functional exploration.

Bryophytes are tiny, fragile, photosynthetic plants found all over the world, from the poles to deserts and forest areas. They contribute one-third of the oxygen we breathe as well as remove harmful CO2 from the atmosphere, thus helping mitigate the effects of climate change. Fragile and silent in their micro-habitat, they do so much for the planet, yet very little is known about them. This book is the result of the effort of several authors who work with bryophytes. It includes six chapters that address such topics as diversity and taxonomy, ecology, and biochemistry. The chapters present data on various species of Bryophyta from different continents, including Peru, Indonesia, Brazil, and Argentina.

Medical professionals and researchers in the field of leukemias are faced with the need to continuously update their knowledge in a wide range of areas, ranging from fundamental molecular processes and mechanisms to a thorough understanding of clinical features and modern approaches to achieve maximum therapeutic results. This book does not have the ambition to present comprehensively the problems of leukemias, but it is an attempt to acquaint the audience of specialists involved in clinical management and experimental research with some modern advances and concepts in the three main directions: biology, clinical presentation and treatment. The biological aspects of the origin, development and therapy resistance of leukemias are within the scope of the first section. Comprehensive and concise information on the clinical assessment and treatment of leukemia patients is provided, as well as on some specific interdisciplinary clinical scenarios such as leukemic retinopathy, in the second section. Finally, challenges, current standards and recent advances in the therapy of acute leukemias comprise the third section of the book.

Biomimetics is an innovative form of technology that emulates, imitates, or mimics nature in order to improve human lives by creating desirable solutions. It is the study of nature and natural phenomena in an attempt to understand its laws, principles, and underlying mechanisms, to obtain ideas from nature, and to apply concepts that may benefit science, engineering, pharmacy, dentistry, and medicine. Smart/intelligent biomaterials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine are fine examples of biomimetics. Yet, biomimicry can go above and beyond the simplistic inspiration and use of natural properties as the basis for the innovation of new products. It bridges the gap between the lab and the industry via the intra-disciplinary design and formulation of functional solutions combining knowledge, methods, techniques, and advances in the fields of chemistry, biology, architecture, engineering, medicine, pharmaceutics, dentistry, and biomedical engineering. Three-dimensional printing, self-healing nanocoatings, hydrogels, bio-mechanical carbon nanotubes, stimuli-sensitive and -responsive cell/drug delivery systems, and robotics are some of the topics covered in this book. In a simplified style, the book provides interested readers with a practical reference approaching biomimetics and biomimicry from a realistic and translational perspective, discussing problems and offering solutions and including studies ranging from basics to the clinic to scale-up and industrial or go-to-market obstacles. Through Biomimetics - Bridging the Gap, you'll quickly discover that biomimicry is more than just looking at a silkworm (silk is one of the first examples in history) or at the shape of a flower, a damselfly, or even a humpback whale and becoming re-inspired. Biomimicry is an intra-/multi-disciplinary methodology and technological-oriented approach presently employed by the most innovative organizations on this planet.

This book collates up-to-date information about Candida and candidiasis, covering the following topics: diversity and genetic structure of the genus Candida, invasion biology of candidiasis, pathogenicity, drug resistance, antifungal susceptibility, antifungal-resistant Candida strains, antifungal-resistant genes among resistant isolates, molecular mechanisms of antifungal resistance, diagnosis and targeted therapy of candidiasis, cytotoxicity, biofilms, Candida albicans and non-C. albicans, Covid-19 patients and proteomics, pustules, systemic therapies, topical therapies, new effective compounds against Candida spp. cutaneous candidiasis, oropharyngeal candidiasis, oesophageal candidiasis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, intestinal candidiasis, invasive candidiasis, molecular methods in the diagnosis of Candida strains, host-pathogen interactions, interactions between Candida and cancer, antifungal drug discovery, natural compounds effective against Candida strains, and novel active compounds for candidiasis treatment.

Aflatoxins are produced by fungi on agricultural crops. They contaminate foods and feeds worldwide and are a threat to humans and animals. They can occur at any stage from pre- to post-harvest, including transportation and storage. This book discusses aflatoxins with chapters on occurrence and prevalence, contamination exposure, toxicology and control in foods and feeds, immunosuppressive actions, hazards and regulations, detection methods, effects of climate change, novel detoxification strategies, and legislations.

Mutations in the BRCA1/2 genes are the most common cause of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC), and HBOC is an autosomal dominant cancer predisposition syndrome. Individuals with HBOC have a high risk for breast and ovarian cancers and a moderate risk for other cancers, such as prostate, pancreatic, melanoma, and fallopian tube cancers. The goal of screening individuals at high risk of familial cancer is either prevention (such as a change in lifestyle or diet) or early detection of cancer. The identification of BRCA mutation carriers is important, since increased surveillance, drug therapy, and prophylactic surgery can reduce cancer-related morbidity and mortality. In recent years, there has been substantial development in BRCA-associated hereditary breast and/or breast-ovarian cancer research and its clinical applications. In this context, this book consolidates the recent advances in BRCA-related cancer biology and therapeutics, covering a wide spectrum of interrelated topics. Chapters cover a wide range of topics, such as BRCA discovery, BRCA structure and function, BRCA-associated cancers, BRCA genetic testing and counselling, and more. This book is a valuable resource not only for medical and allied health students but also for researchers, clinical and nurse geneticists, genetic counselors, and physician assistants.

CRISPR technology has been extensively used in vitro and in vivo as a tool in basic research for genetic editing (e.g., genome encoding, silencing, enhancing, and modification). Although there are many technical and ethical challenges to overcome, such as off-target effects, delivery tool selection, and safety concerns, scientists are working to improve this technology. CRISPR technology is promising for practical applications as well as for laboratory work and basic research. Currently, CRISPR is being used successfully in microbial detection, disease diagnosis, and manufacturing of agricultural products, food, industrial products, and medicinal products. The development of medicinal products using CRISPR will open a new era for human therapeutics and may bring hope for the recovery of ill patients. This book provides a comprehensive overview of CRISPR technology. It examines its discovery, improvement, and implications, explores its technology and applications, and discusses perspectives and challenges.