1st Edition
Modern Biotechnology in Healthcare Advances and Applications
This new volume covers some of the most important and latest research trends and applications in modern biotechnology, with special attention on how modern biotechnology advances human healthcare. These ground-breaking technologies hold tremendous potential in the development of new tools and techniques that can in turn be used in the synthesis and production of novel biological entities with a potential to improve disease diagnostics in general and healthcare facilities in particular.
The chapters in the book explore
- microRNAs as next-generation therapeutic and diagnostic agents
- applications of CRISPR-Cas-based diagnostics
- CRISPR-Cas as a genome-editing tool
- engineered gut microbiomes for treating diseases
- antibiotics and plant-derived antimicrobials for healthcare
- stem cell technology and regenerative medicine
- and more
Taking multidisciplinary perspective on these state-of-the-art biotechnologies, this volume provides a valuable overview for professionals, researchers, faculty, and students in many areas of biotechnology, medical science, and other health related areas.
1. MicroRNAs: Next-Generation Therapeutic and Diagnostic Agents
Aijaz A. John, Afreen Anwar, Taruneet Kaur, and Jae-Hyuck Shim
2. Evolving CRISPR-Cas-Based Diagnostics and Its Reliability
Rahul Raghavan
3. Engineered Gut Microbiome in Treating Diseases and Its Applications in Modern Biotechnology
Supriya Ray and Suresh B. Arakera
4. Antibiotics and Plant-Derived Antimicrobials as an Alternative Source to Control Infections
Viralkumar V. Surati, Bhavin Bhatt, Naresh Butani, Hiral R. Patel, and Achuit K. Singh
5. Personalized Medicine: Understanding the Individual Intricacies
Jonaid Ahmad Malik
6. Stem Cell Technology and Regenerative Medicine: A Travel Back to Roots
Bashir Ahmad Sheikh, Aashiq Sultan, Basharat Ahmad Bhat, and Manzoor Ahmad Mir
7. CRISPR-Cas Genome-Editing Tool: A Prospective Application to Study Human Diseases
Aalim Maqsood Bhat, Shahid Hussain Naikoo, Neelofar Maqsood Bhat, and Sheikh Tasduq Abdullah
8. Emerging Immunotherapy’s for Healthcare System
Bhawana Singh and Vimal Verma
Biography
Sheikh Umar Ahmad, PhD, is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Dermatology, Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States. He is involved in research projects aimed at understanding the “Developmental Genetics of Planar Cell Polarity in Mammalian Skin.” With more than six years of work experience as part of a team, Dr. Ahmad completed his doctoral studies at the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu & Kashmir, India, where his research was focused on “Understanding the Interplay of Autophagy and DNA Damage Response Mechanism in the Regulation of Ultraviolet-(B)-Induced Skin Photodamage.” Dr. Ahmad’s thesis work mechanistically elucidated the role of interventional autophagy as a promising therapeutic strategy against skin photodamage disorders. He published his research findings in various international journals of repute and presented his work at several scientific conferences. He has received several awards for his research work.
<b><i>“Modern biotechnology has made rapid strides in the development of technologies that have revolutionized healthcare in recent years. This field has its own challenges and ethical standards are needed to ensure the safety and efficacy of this emerging technology. Responsible use of modern biotechnology has the potential to unravel new treatments for several diseases leading to better health outcomes for the global population. Dr. Sheikh Umar Ahmad is a promising young scientist from Kashmir, India, pursuing postdoctoral research at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, USA. His credentials as a biotechnology researcher are impressive. This book by Dr. Ahmad provides an extensive overview of the latest developments and use of modern biotechnology in the healthcare sector. He has assembled a team of experts for this book. The chapters are very informative, and they cover a wide array of topics, from basic principles of biotechnology to its application in healthcare. I believe that this book will be a good resource for readers interested in the potential of modern biotechnology as it pertains to healthcare. It will also encourage aspiring scientists to pursue careers in this field.” </b></i>
—Prof. Nabiha Yusuf, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama, United States
