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By Luis M. Botana
The previous few years have caused many alterations within the box of marine and freshwater pollutants, with advances in analytical expertise and the conclusion that those pollutants are a world factor. supplying a whole reference advisor, Seafood and Freshwater pollutants: Pharmacology, body structure, and Detection, 3rd Edition addresses all points of the social and clinical effect of phytotoxins, from laws and tracking to new drug improvement. masking many new issues, the e-book examines 3 major features: tracking of poisons; chemical, mechanistic, and toxicological range; and detection technologies.
New to this edition:
- 35 new chapters and five up-to-date chapters
- A specialize in cutting-edge methodology
- Coverage of latest applied sciences to domesticate algae and to spot, isolate, and quantify toxins
- Regulatory changes
- Climate swap evidence
- Expanded details on toxicology
Part I of the ebook contains an summary and experiences normal matters with regards to toxin detection, ecology, and variety, and results of weather switch. half II covers affects of poisons relating to epidemiology, toxicology, economics, and surveillance. half III explores to be had detection applied sciences, corresponding to practical assays, biosensors, mass spectrometry, nanotechnology, and extra. furthermore, typical reference fabrics for pollution are mentioned. elements IV to VI supply precise descriptions of toxin chemical range, organic resources, and modes of motion. half VII addresses using pollution as beginning issues for healing medicinal drugs for melanoma, neurological problems, and for novel antibiotics.
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