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From foundational discussions on nonculture molecular techniques and the validation of PCR assays to specialized applications such as multiplex RT-PCR for leukemia detection and real-time PCR for Brachyspira identification, the book demonstrates the precision and adaptability of molecular diagnostics in diverse contexts.
Chapters on microbial dysbiosis in Crohn’s disease models and the genetic characterization of intestinal spirochaetes highlight the intricate interplay between pathogens and host systems, offering insights into disease mechanisms and therapeutic strategies.
A distinctive section of the volume focuses on artificial intelligence and machine learning, showcasing innovations such as AI-driven wearable devices for personalized drug therapy, AI tools for zoonotic disease prediction in Asia and Africa, and machine learning applications for effective surveillance of zoonotic threats. These contributions underscore the transformative role of digital technologies in global health.
The volume concludes with a forward-looking discussion of CRISPR-Cas technology for pathogen detection in animals, a frontier that epitomizes the convergence of molecular biology and biotechnology in creating rapid, precise, and adaptable diagnostic platforms.
Bringing together contributions from leading researchers across disciplines and geographies, this book is an essential resource for scientists, veterinarians, and students seeking to understand and harness the power of molecular diagnostics and intelligent systems in advancing animal and human health.
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Arti Gupta, Ph.D., earned her Ph.D. in Animal Science from Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University in Bareilly, India, in 2010. Her current research interests include animal biotechnology, molecular plant biotechnology, molecular animal biotechnology, bioprocess technology, and microbiology. Since July 2014, she has been serving at Shri Avadh Raj Singh Smarak Degree College in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, India, where she is also engaged in editorial work. With 14 years of teaching and research experience in Plant and Animal Biotechnology and Microbial Biotechnology, she has received several awards, including the University Topper (Gold Medal) for her M.Sc. in Biotechnology, the Young Scientist Award (Gold Medal), Best Poster Presenter, and the Dr. V.P. Agarwal Award (Gold Medal). She has contributed extensively to academia, with two monographs, 29 edited books published by various international publishers, 22 book chapters, and approximately 58 national and international research papers. She holds lifetime memberships in the Indian Science Congress Association, the Biotech Research Society of India, the Zoological Society of India, and the International Consortium of Contemporary Biologists. Additionally, she serves on several editorial boards. Previously, she was a member of the Teaching Personnel at G.B. Pantnagar University in Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India, and served as a Visiting Academic Researcher at the Biorefining and Advanced Material Research Center (BAMRC) at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), University of Edinburgh, in the United Kingdom.
Ali Asghar Rastegari was born in 1962 and is currently a retired Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran. His areas of expertise include over 11 years of research and 15 years of teaching experience in the field of Enzyme Biotechnology/ Nanobiotechnology, Biophysical Chemistry, Computational Biology, and Biomedicine. He has published 9 books, 13 Book chapters in various reputed international publishers. He is a reviewer for different international journals.
