Diseases of Bivalves: Historical and Current Perspectives is a novel reference covering all known diseases of cultured and fished bivalve molluscs from around the world. Written by a renowned expert in the field of shellfish, the author presents a historical perspective of disease discovery, explaining when and where each disease first occurred and identified to current research findings. This reference describes the infectious agent that causes each disease and environmental conditions that promote infection symptoms and signs of the disease in the host, both as noted in individual animals and in the affected populations, and resultant morbidity and mortality of infected populations. The book offers past and current possible prevention and management methods to control disease in current and projected geographical locations. This is a complete resource for aquatic and veterinary pathologists, aquaculturists, govenement regulators, disease specialists and researchers, bivalve researche
A new era in Alzheimer research: Pathogenesis, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment is focused on research and perspectives in Alzheimer's Disease offering an update on the challenging aspects of neurodegenerative disorders. Each chapter contains unique and valuable scientific information on the latest progress of research in neurodevelopmental disease. Even after years of research, alzheimer's disease is still far from being cured; the book addresses the most current issues within the many dimensions relevant to pathogenesis, diagnosis and prevention in under one cover making it useful for researchers, students, and clinicians as well as those in pharmaceuticals.
