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Biologically Inspired Cognitive Architectures 2012: Proceedings of the Third Annual Meeting of the BICA Society (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing #196)

The challenge of creating a real-life computational equivalent of the human mind requires that we better understand at a computational level how natural intelligent systems develop their cognitive and learning functions. In recent years, biologically inspired cognitive architectures have emerged as a powerful new approach toward gaining this kind of understanding (here “biologically inspired” is understood broadly as “brain-mind inspired”). Still, despite impressive successes and growing interest in BICA, wide gaps separate different approaches from each other and from solutions found in biology. Modern scientific societies pursue related yet separate goals, while the mission of the BICA Society consists in the integration of many efforts in addressing the above challenge. Therefore, the BICA Society shall bring together researchers from disjointed fields and communities who devote their efforts to solving the same challenge, despite that they may “speak different languages”. This will be achieved by promoting and facilitating the transdisciplinary study of cognitive architectures, and in the long-term perspective – creating one unifying widespread framework for the human-level cognitive architectures and their implementations. This book is a proceedings of the Third Annual Meeting of the BICA Society, which was hold in Palermo-Italy from October 31 to November 2, 2012. The book describes recent advances and new challenges around the theme of understanding how to create general-purpose humanlike artificial intelligence using inspirations from studies of the brain and the mind.

Biologically Inspired Cognitive Architectures 2018: Proceedings of the Ninth Annual Meeting of the BICA Society (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing #848)

The book focuses on original approaches intended to support the development of biologically inspired cognitive architectures. It bridges together different disciplines, from classical artificial intelligence to linguistics, from neuro- and social sciences to design and creativity, among others. The chapters, based on contributions presented at the Ninth Annual Meeting of the BICA Society, held in on August 23-24, 2018, in Prague, Czech Republic, discuss emerging methods, theories and ideas towards the realization of general-purpose humanlike artificial intelligence or fostering a better understanding of the ways the human mind works. All in all, the book provides engineers, mathematicians, psychologists, computer scientists and other experts with a timely snapshot of recent research and a source of inspiration for future developments in the broadly intended areas of artificial intelligence and biological inspiration.

Biologically Inspired Cognitive Architectures 2019: Proceedings of the Tenth Annual Meeting of the BICA Society (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing #948)

The book focuses on original approaches intended to support the development of biologically inspired cognitive architectures. It bridges together different disciplines, from classical artificial intelligence to linguistics, from neuro- and social sciences to design and creativity, among others. The chapters, based on contributions presented at the Tenth Annual Meeting of the BICA Society, held in on August 15-18, 2019, in Seattle, WA, USA, discuss emerging methods, theories and ideas towards the realization of general-purpose humanlike artificial intelligence or fostering a better understanding of the ways the human mind works. All in all, the book provides engineers, mathematicians, psychologists, computer scientists and other experts with a timely snapshot of recent research and a source of inspiration for future developments in the broadly intended areas of artificial intelligence and biological inspiration.

Biologically Inspired Cognitive Architectures 2021: Proceedings of the 12th Annual Meeting of the BICA Society (Studies in Computational Intelligence #1032)

The book focuses on original approaches intended to support the development of biologically inspired cognitive architectures. It bridges together different disciplines, including artificial intelligence, linguistics, neuro- and social sciences, psychology and philosophy of mind, among others. The chapters are based on contributions presented at the 12th Annual Meeting of the BICA Society (BICA 2021), which consisted of two parallel virtual events: Information in Biologically Inspired Cognitive Architectures based Systems, held during the 2021 Summit of the International Society for the Study of Information, on September 12-19, 2021, from Vienna, Austria, and the 2021 International Workshop on Biologically Inspired Cognitive Architectures, held during the 21st ACM International Conference on Intelligent Virtual Agents, on September 14-17, 2021, from the Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto, Japan. The book discusses emerging methods, theories and ideas towards the realization of general-purpose humanlike artificial intelligence or fostering a better understanding of the ways the human mind works. It provides engineers, mathematicians, psychologists, computer scientists and other experts with a timely snapshot of recent research and a source of inspiration for future developments in the broadly intended areas of artificial intelligence and biological inspiration.

Biologically Inspired Robotics

Robotic engineering inspired by biology—biomimetics—has many potential applications: robot snakes can be used for rescue operations in disasters, snake-like endoscopes can be used in medical diagnosis, and artificial muscles can replace damaged muscles to recover the motor functions of human limbs. Conversely, the application of robotics technology to our understanding of biological systems and behaviors—biorobotic modeling and analysis—provides unique research opportunities: robotic manipulation technology with optical tweezers can be used to study the cell mechanics of human red blood cells, a surface electromyography sensing system can help us identify the relation between muscle forces and hand movements, and mathematical models of brain circuitry may help us understand how the cerebellum achieves movement control. Biologically Inspired Robotics contains cutting-edge material—considerably expanded and with additional analysis—from the 2009 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO). These 16 chapters cover both biomimetics and biorobotic modeling/analysis, taking readers through an exploration of biologically inspired robot design and control, micro/nano bio-robotic systems, biological measurement and actuation, and applications of robotics technology to biological problems. Contributors examine a wide range of topics, including:A method for controlling the motion of a robotic snakeThe design of a bionic fitness cycle inspired by the jaguarThe use of autonomous robotic fish to detect pollutionA noninvasive brain-activity scanning method using a hybrid sensorA rehabilitation system for recovering motor function in human hands after injuryHuman-like robotic eye and head movements in human–machine interactions A state-of-the-art resource for graduate students and researchers in th

Biologically Inspired Robotics

Robotic engineering inspired by biology—biomimetics—has many potential applications: robot snakes can be used for rescue operations in disasters, snake-like endoscopes can be used in medical diagnosis, and artificial muscles can replace damaged muscles to recover the motor functions of human limbs. Conversely, the application of robotics technology to our understanding of biological systems and behaviors—biorobotic modeling and analysis—provides unique research opportunities: robotic manipulation technology with optical tweezers can be used to study the cell mechanics of human red blood cells, a surface electromyography sensing system can help us identify the relation between muscle forces and hand movements, and mathematical models of brain circuitry may help us understand how the cerebellum achieves movement control. Biologically Inspired Robotics contains cutting-edge material—considerably expanded and with additional analysis—from the 2009 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO). These 16 chapters cover both biomimetics and biorobotic modeling/analysis, taking readers through an exploration of biologically inspired robot design and control, micro/nano bio-robotic systems, biological measurement and actuation, and applications of robotics technology to biological problems. Contributors examine a wide range of topics, including:A method for controlling the motion of a robotic snakeThe design of a bionic fitness cycle inspired by the jaguarThe use of autonomous robotic fish to detect pollutionA noninvasive brain-activity scanning method using a hybrid sensorA rehabilitation system for recovering motor function in human hands after injuryHuman-like robotic eye and head movements in human–machine interactions A state-of-the-art resource for graduate students and researchers in th

Biologically Responsive Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering (Springer Series in Biomaterials Science and Engineering #1)

Developments in the area of biomaterials, bionanotechnology, tissue engineering, and medical devices are becoming the core of health care. Almost all medical specialties involve the use of biomaterials, and research plays a key role in the development of new and improved treatment modalities. This volume focuses on several current trends in tissue engineering, remodelling and regeneration. Leading researchers describe the use of nanomaterials to create new functionalities when interfaced with biological molecules or structures. In addition to coverage of basic science and engineering aspects, a range of applications in bionanotechnology are presented, including diagnostic devices, contrast agents, analytical tools, physical therapy applications, and vehicles for targeted drug delivery. The use of polymers, alloys, and composites, or a combination of these, for biomaterials applications in orthopaedics is also explored. These contributions represent essential reading for the biomaterials and biomedical engineering communities, and can serve as instructional course lectures targeted at graduate and post-graduate students.

Biologics and Biosimilars: Drug Discovery and Clinical Applications

Biologics and Biosimilars: Drug Discovery and Clinical Applications is a systematic integration and evaluation of all aspects of biologics and biosimilars, encompassing research and development, clinical use, global regulation, and more. Biosimilars are biological therapeutic agents designed to imitate a reference biologic with high similarities in structure, efficacy, and safety, but also with potential clinical effective and cost-efficient options for the manufacturers, payers, clinicians, and patients. Most of the top-selling prescription drugs in the current market are biologics, which have revolutionized the treatment strategies and modalities for life-threatening and/or rare diseases. This book outlines the key processes and challenges in drug development, regulations, and clinical applications of biologics, biosimilars, and even interchangeable biosimilars. Global experts in the field discuss essential categories and prototype drugs of biologics and biosimilars in clinical practice such as allergenics, blood and blood components, cell treatment, gene therapy, recombinant therapeutic proteins or peptides, tissues, and vaccines. Additional features: Integrates the latest bench and bedside evidence of drug development and regulations of biologics and biosimilars Contains key study questions for each chapter to guide the readers, as well as drug charts for all therapeutic applications of biologics and biosimilars Presents detailed schematic illustrations to explain the drug development, clinical trials, regulations, and clinical applications of biologics and biosimilars This book is an invaluable tool for health care professional students, providers, and pharmaceutical and health care industries, as well as the public, providing readers with educational updates about the drug development and clinical affairs of biological medications and their similar drugs.

Biologics and Biosimilars: Drug Discovery and Clinical Applications

Biologics and Biosimilars: Drug Discovery and Clinical Applications is a systematic integration and evaluation of all aspects of biologics and biosimilars, encompassing research and development, clinical use, global regulation, and more. Biosimilars are biological therapeutic agents designed to imitate a reference biologic with high similarities in structure, efficacy, and safety, but also with potential clinical effective and cost-efficient options for the manufacturers, payers, clinicians, and patients. Most of the top-selling prescription drugs in the current market are biologics, which have revolutionized the treatment strategies and modalities for life-threatening and/or rare diseases. This book outlines the key processes and challenges in drug development, regulations, and clinical applications of biologics, biosimilars, and even interchangeable biosimilars. Global experts in the field discuss essential categories and prototype drugs of biologics and biosimilars in clinical practice such as allergenics, blood and blood components, cell treatment, gene therapy, recombinant therapeutic proteins or peptides, tissues, and vaccines. Additional features: Integrates the latest bench and bedside evidence of drug development and regulations of biologics and biosimilars Contains key study questions for each chapter to guide the readers, as well as drug charts for all therapeutic applications of biologics and biosimilars Presents detailed schematic illustrations to explain the drug development, clinical trials, regulations, and clinical applications of biologics and biosimilars This book is an invaluable tool for health care professional students, providers, and pharmaceutical and health care industries, as well as the public, providing readers with educational updates about the drug development and clinical affairs of biological medications and their similar drugs.

Biologics, Biosimilars, and Biobetters: An Introduction for Pharmacists, Physicians and Other Health Practitioners

A comprehensive primer and reference, this book provides pharmacists and health practitioners the relevant science and policy concepts behind biologics, biosimilars, and biobetters from a practical and clinical perspective. Explains what pharmacists need to discuss the equivalence, efficacy, safety, and risks of biosimilars with physicians, health practitioners, and patients about Guides regulators on pragmatic approaches to dealing with these drugs in the context of rapidly evolving scientific and clinical evidence Balances scientific information on complex drugs with practical information, such as a checklist for pharmacists

Biologics, Biosimilars, and Biobetters: An Introduction for Pharmacists, Physicians and Other Health Practitioners

A comprehensive primer and reference, this book provides pharmacists and health practitioners the relevant science and policy concepts behind biologics, biosimilars, and biobetters from a practical and clinical perspective. Explains what pharmacists need to discuss the equivalence, efficacy, safety, and risks of biosimilars with physicians, health practitioners, and patients about Guides regulators on pragmatic approaches to dealing with these drugs in the context of rapidly evolving scientific and clinical evidence Balances scientific information on complex drugs with practical information, such as a checklist for pharmacists

Biologics for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the available biologic therapies whilst comparing them to standard disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, and discusses how best to determine which therapy is most appropriate for an individual patient in the framework of current guidelines. Biologics for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis is an up-to-date and concise practical guide to the latest therapeutic developments in this field. This book is an invaluable source of topical information for all rheumatologists and health care professionals treating patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Biologics, A History of Agents Made From Living Organisms in the Twentieth Century (Studies for the Society for the Social History of Medicine)

The use of biologics – drugs made from living organisms – has raised specific scientific, industrial, medical and legal issues. The essays contained in this collection each deal with a case study of a biologic substance, or group of biologics, and its use during the twentieth century.

Biologics, A History of Agents Made From Living Organisms in the Twentieth Century (Studies for the Society for the Social History of Medicine #16)

The use of biologics – drugs made from living organisms – has raised specific scientific, industrial, medical and legal issues. The essays contained in this collection each deal with a case study of a biologic substance, or group of biologics, and its use during the twentieth century.

Biologics in General Medicine

This is the first book to cover every angle in the clinical application of biologics. Readers will not only find that all of the biologics currently approved for clinical use are delineated in a standardized way, but also the "differential therapy" with biologics in fields including dermatology and neurology is described in detail and summarized in treatment algorithms. Shorter sections on biologic biotechnology as well as safety and regulatory issues complement the more clinically-oriented central chapters.

Biologics in Orthopaedic Surgery

Designed with the practicing clinician in mind, Biologics in Orthopaedic Surgery provides a succinct, easy-to-digest overview of the integration of biologics (platelet-rich-plasma [PRP], bone marrow aspirate [BMA], and stem cells) into today's orthopaedic practice. Covering relevant basic science as well as clinical applications, this concise reference takes a head-to-toe approach to the emerging role of orthobiologics for specific conditions and procedures, in addition to future directions for implementation. - Bridges the gap between research and the clinical setting, providing guidance on using recent transformative discoveries in real-world practice. - Covers applications in sports medicine, general orthopaedics, and musculoskeletal oncology. - Addresses specific key topics such as FDA regulations and impact, rotator cuff augmentation, osteoarthritis, meniscal transplantation, regenerative engineering, and much more. - Consolidates today's available information on this timely topic into one convenient resource.

Biologics to Treat Substance Use Disorders: Vaccines, Monoclonal Antibodies, and Enzymes

This book is a scientific compendium documenting the state of the art in the discovery and development of vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, and enzymes for the treatment of Substance Use Disorders (SUDs). The book gives detailed consideration to some of the most cutting edge topics in addiction medicine, including vaccines for nicotine, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine dependence; monoclonal antibodies against cocaine, methamphetamine, and phencyclidine; and the enzymes butyrylcholinesterase and cocaine esterase. In addition, the text covers a wide range of new strategies designed to optimize the development and efficacy of biologics. Unlike any other resource, this book reviews how biologics offer exciting new therapeutic opportunities for various psychiatric conditions. Written by experts in the field, Biologics to Treat Substance Use Disorders is as an authoritative reference for psychiatrists, psychologists, and all other medical professionals working with patients suffering from Substance Use Disorders.

Biologie: Ein Lehrbuch für Studenten der Biologie

Biologie der Antibiotica (Heidelberger Taschenbücher #5)

Biologie der Sinne: Vom Molekül zur Wahrnehmung

Unsere Sinne - Sehen, Hören, Riechen, Schmecken und Tasten - bestimmen wesentlich unser Leben. Alles was wir wissen, wurde uns von unseren Sinnen vermittelt. Aber wie funktionieren unsere Sinne und wie kommt das Wissen über die Welt in unseren Kopf? Nach welchen Kriterien entscheidet unser Gehirn, was zu tun ist?In diesem Sachbuch wird allgemeinverständlich dargelegt, wie hoch entwickelt die Sinnesorgane bei Tieren und Menschen sind. Oft erreichen Sinnesleistungen die Grenze des physikalisch Möglichen. Das Buch erklärt, wie Sinnesreize erfasst werden, wie sie in die Sprache des Nervensystems übersetzt werden und wie unser Gehirn Sinnesinformation verarbeitet. Das Gehirn setzt dabei auf wohl bewährte Strategien, die ein Ziel verfolgen: die Überlebenschance des Organismus zu erhöhen. Deshalb wird in diesem Buch gezeigt, wie sehr die Sinnesleistungen durch die Evolution geformt und bestimmt wurden. Das Buch zeigt auch, dass viele Tiere ihre Umwelt vollkommen anders wahrnehmen als wir.Für die Neuauflage haben die Autoren den Text durchgesehen und auf den aktuellen Stand gebracht.

Biologie der Sinne: Vom Molekül zur Wahrnehmung

Unsere Sinne - Sehen, Hören, Riechen, Schmecken und Tasten - bestimmen wesentlich unser Leben. Alles was wir wissen, wurde uns von unseren Sinnen vermittelt. Aber wie funktionieren unsere Sinne und wie kommt das Wissen über die Welt in unseren Kopf? Nach welchen Kriterien entscheidet unser Gehirn, was zu tun ist?In diesem Sachbuch wird allgemeinverständlich dargelegt, wie hoch entwickelt die Sinnesorgane bei Tieren und Menschen sind. Oft erreichen Sinnesleistungen die Grenze des physikalisch Möglichen. Das Buch erklärt, wie Sinnesreize erfasst werden, wie sie in die Sprache des Nervensystems übersetzt werden und wie unser Gehirn Sinnesinformation verarbeitet. Das Gehirn setzt dabei auf wohl bewährte Strategien, die ein Ziel verfolgen: die Überlebenschance des Organismus zu erhöhen. Deshalb wird in diesem Buch gezeigt, wie sehr die Sinnesleistungen durch die Evolution geformt und bestimmt wurden. Das Buch zeigt auch, dass viele Tiere ihre Umwelt vollkommen anders wahrnehmen als wir.

Biologie der Sucht (Suchtproblematik)

Biologie für Ingenieure

In vielen Ingenieurstudiengängen brauchen die Studierenden eine Einführung in die Biologie, wofür im Studienplan meist nur ein kleines Zeitfenster zur Verfügung steht. Dieses Buch soll das konzentrierte Nacharbeiten und eine gezielte Vorbereitung auf Prüfungen ermöglichen und Neugierde wecken.In diesem Kurzlehrbuch werden die wichtige Zusammenhänge und Funktionsprinzipien der modernen Biologie, die generelle Methodik und die wesentlichen Eigenschaften der Lebewesen und Lebensgemeinschaften vorgestellt. Wie ist der Weg vom Gen zum Organ und zum Verhalten? Weshalb ist nicht zu erwarten, dass ein Lebewesen dauerhaft perfekt ist? Ein Überblick über die Mechanismen der Evolution und die Vielfalt der Lebewesen und Lebensstrategien wird gegeben. Auf wichtige Inhalte wird in Merksätzen aufmerksam gemacht, vertiefende oder besonders aktuelle Aspekte werden in Vertiefungs-Kästen dargestellt. Es soll dabei noch keine Lehrbuch der Ingenieurbiologie sein, sondern die notwendige, kompakte Vorbereitung auch auf diese.Über viele Jahre haben die Autoren Erfahrungen in Einführungsvorlesungen in die Biologie für Ingenieure, Informatiker und Naturwissenschaften gewonnen. Den Anschluss an weiterführende Veranstaltungen (z. B. der Bioverfahrenstechnik und der Umweltgestaltung) zu finden, ist für Studierende schon wegen der unterschiedlichen Fachsprache und Denkweise von Naturwissenschaftlern und Ingenieuren eine Herausforderung. Auch dazu dienen Ausführungen über und Hinweise z.B. auf die Systembiologie, Synergetik und die rasante Methodenentwicklungen.

Biologie für Ingenieure

In vielen Ingenieurstudiengängen brauchen die Studierenden eine Einführung in die Biologie, wofür im Studienplan meist nur ein kleines Zeitfenster zur Verfügung steht. Dieses Buch soll das konzentrierte Nacharbeiten und eine gezielte Vorbereitung auf Prüfungen ermöglichen und Neugierde wecken.In diesem Kurzlehrbuch werden die wichtige Zusammenhänge und Funktionsprinzipien der modernen Biologie, die generelle Methodik und die wesentlichen Eigenschaften der Lebewesen und Lebensgemeinschaften vorgestellt. Wie ist der Weg vom Gen zum Organ und zum Verhalten? Weshalb ist nicht zu erwarten, dass ein Lebewesen dauerhaft perfekt ist? Ein Überblick über die Mechanismen der Evolution und die Vielfalt der Lebewesen und Lebensstrategien wird gegeben. Auf wichtige Inhalte wird in Merksätzen aufmerksam gemacht, vertiefende oder besonders aktuelle Aspekte werden in Vertiefungs-Kästen dargestellt. Es soll dabei noch keine Lehrbuch der Ingenieurbiologie sein, sondern die notwendige, kompakte Vorbereitung auch auf diese.Über viele Jahre haben die Autoren Erfahrungen in Einführungsvorlesungen in die Biologie für Ingenieure, Informatiker und Naturwissenschaften gewonnen. Den Anschluss an weiterführende Veranstaltungen (z. B. der Bioverfahrenstechnik und der Umweltgestaltung) zu finden, ist für Studierende schon wegen der unterschiedlichen Fachsprache und Denkweise von Naturwissenschaftlern und Ingenieuren eine Herausforderung. Auch dazu dienen Ausführungen über und Hinweise z.B. auf die Systembiologie, Synergetik und die rasante Methodenentwicklungen.

Biologie für Mediziner