Advances in Biology. Volume 8

This book focuses on the latest advances in biology. Chapter 1 is aimed at understanding the diversity of isoprenoids in cellular membranes and how it is paramount to comprehend their various impacts on cellular functions. Chapter 2 explores the myriad uses of date palm, including its role as a nutritional and medicinal food, its exceptional reinforcement capabilities in polymer composites, natural dyeing properties, and its contribution to paperboard production. Chapter 3 focuses on comparative genomics of acetic acid bacteria. Chapter 4 discusses marine macroalgae, in particular brown algae belonging to the class Phaeophyceae and how they are bountiful sources of bioactive polysaccharides. Chapter 5 presents biological activities and chemical composition of coffee formulations prepared from fruit bodies of G. adspersum, G. applanatum, and G. lucidum mushrooms.