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Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology - Volume 5: The Actinobacteria (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2012): Aidan Parte Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology - Volume 5: The Actinobacteria (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2012)
Aidan Parte; Edited by William B Whitman, Michael Goodfellow, Peter Kampfer, Hans-Jurgen Busse, …
R10,758 Discovery Miles 107 580 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This updated final volume in the best-selling series of reference works features descriptions of more than 200 genera in 49 families and includes a revised taxonomic outline for the Actinobacteria as well as many medically and industrially important taxa.

Modern Topics in the Phototrophic Prokaryotes - Environmental and Applied Aspects (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Patrick C.... Modern Topics in the Phototrophic Prokaryotes - Environmental and Applied Aspects (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Patrick C. Hallenbeck
R5,749 Discovery Miles 57 490 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book offers authoritative contributions by world experts actively working on different aspects of phototrophic prokaryotes. Providing up-to-date information in this rapidly advancing field, it covers the range of topics that are currently the focus of research with this group of organisms. As essentially single-celled organisms, phototrophic prokaryotes process many environmental signals and use this information to optimize their metabolism, growth rate, DNA replication and cell division. Phototrophic prokaryotes are collectively of great interest for a number of different fundamental and applied perspectives and have long served as models for understanding such basic fundamental biological processes as photosynthesis and respiration. On an ecological/environmental level they are extremely important, being the most abundant photosynthetic organisms on earth and responsible for the majority of the primary productivity in the oceans. They also hold great promise as biotechnological catalysts, being able to couple solar energy conversion through photosynthesis and carbon fixation to the production of biofuels, commodity chemicals and neutraceuticals. The book is recommended to advanced students and scientists dealing with life sciences, especially in genetics, microbiology and molecular biology.

The Prokaryotes - Other Major Lineages of Bacteria and The Archaea (Hardcover, 4th ed. 2014): Eugene Rosenberg The Prokaryotes - Other Major Lineages of Bacteria and The Archaea (Hardcover, 4th ed. 2014)
Eugene Rosenberg; Edited by Edward F. DeLong, Stephen Lory, Erko Stackebrandt, Fabiano Thompson
R21,818 Discovery Miles 218 180 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Prokaryotes is a comprehensive, multi-authored, peer reviewed reference work on Bacteria and Achaea. This fourth edition of The Prokaryotes is organized to cover all taxonomic diversity, using the family level to delineate chapters.

Different from other resources, this new Springer product includes not only taxonomy, but also prokaryotic biology and technology of taxa in a broad context. Technological aspects highlight the usefulness of prokaryotes in processes and products, including biocontrol agents and as genetics tools.

The content of the expanded fourth edition is divided into two parts: Part 1 contains review chapters dealing with the most important general concepts in molecular, applied and general prokaryote biology; Part 2 describes the known properties of specific taxonomic groups.

Two completely new sections have been added to Part 1: bacterial communities and human bacteriology. The bacterial communities section reflects the growing realization that studies on pure cultures of bacteria have led to an incomplete picture of the microbial world for two fundamental reasons: the vast majority of bacteria in soil, water and associated with biological tissues are currently not culturable, and that an understanding of microbial ecology requires knowledge on how different bacterial species interact with each other in their natural environment. The new section on human microbiology deals with bacteria associated with healthy humans and bacterial pathogenesis. Each of the major human diseases caused by bacteria is reviewed, from identifying the pathogens by classical clinical and non-culturing techniques to the biochemical mechanisms of the disease process.

The 4th edition of The Prokaryotes is the most complete resource on the biology of prokaryotes.

The following volumes are published consecutively within the 4th Edition:

Prokaryotic Biology and Symbiotic Associations

Prokaryotic Communities and Ecophysiology

Prokaryotic Physiology and Biochemistry

Applied Bacteriology and Biotechnology

Human Microbiology

Actinobacteria

Firmicutes

Alphaproteobacteria and Betaproteobacteria

Gammaproteobacteria

Deltaproteobacteria and Epsilonproteobacteria

Other Major Lineages of Bacteria and the Archaea"

Modern Topics in the Phototrophic Prokaryotes - Metabolism, Bioenergetics, and Omics (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Patrick C.... Modern Topics in the Phototrophic Prokaryotes - Metabolism, Bioenergetics, and Omics (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Patrick C. Hallenbeck
R5,540 Discovery Miles 55 400 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book offers authoritative contributions by world experts actively working on different aspects of phototrophic prokaryotes. Providing up-to-date information in this rapidly advancing field, it covers the range of topics that are currently the focus of research with this group of organisms. As essentially single-celled organisms, phototrophic prokaryotes process many environmental signals and use this information to optimize their metabolism, growth rate, DNA replication and cell division. Phototrophic prokaryotes are collectively of great interest for a number of different fundamental and applied perspectives and have long served as models for understanding such basic fundamental biological processes as photosynthesis and respiration. On an ecological/environmental level they are extremely important, being the most abundant photosynthetic organisms on earth and responsible for the majority of the primary productivity in the oceans. They also hold great promise as biotechnological catalysts, being able to couple solar energy conversion through photosynthesis and carbon fixation to the production of biofuels, commodity chemicals and nutraceuticals. The book is recommended to advanced students and scientists dealing with life sciences, especially in genetics, microbiology and molecular biology.

Metabolic Engineering for Bioactive Compounds - Strategies and Processes (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Vipin Chandra Kalia, Adesh... Metabolic Engineering for Bioactive Compounds - Strategies and Processes (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Vipin Chandra Kalia, Adesh Kumar Saini
R5,552 Discovery Miles 55 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book comprehensively discusses the latest research in the area of metabolic engineering. Metabolic engineering solutions for bioactive compounds are now being derived by means of heterologous gene expression, in a wide range of organisms. The book provides an overview of the model systems being employed for metabolic manipulation to yield bioactive molecules, such as single-cell proteins, antibody generation, metabolites, proteases, chaperones, therapeutic proteins, nanomaterials, polymeric conjugates, dendrimers and nanoassemblies, Escherichia coli, Agrobacterium, Saccharomyces cerevisiae and cell lines, etc. In addition, it shares insights into the scope of these methods in the areas of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, e.g. immunotherapy for curing various diseases like cancer, allergies, autoimmune diseases, etc.

Probiotics in Agroecosystem (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Vivek Kumar, Manoj Kumar, Shivesh Sharma, Ramprasad Probiotics in Agroecosystem (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Vivek Kumar, Manoj Kumar, Shivesh Sharma, Ramprasad
R5,752 Discovery Miles 57 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book focuses on food security in sustainable agriculture and nutrient management. The study of plant probiotic microbes' synergism using existing techniques has greatly improved our grasp of the structure and functioning of the plant microbiome. However, the function of plant probiotic microbes and their relation to plants' health in the context of food security, soil nutrient management, human and plant health are largely unexplored. Compared to human probiotics, diverse types and millions of microbiota inhabit plants, forming multifaceted and complicated ecological societies that stimulate plant growth and health through their combined metabolic activities. From the perspective of sustainable cropping systems, observing plant probiotics can provide insights on how to stimulate and maintain plant productivity, along with host stress tolerance and recycling of soil nutrients. This book combines reviews and original research articles to highlight the latest advances in plant probiotics, their specificity, diversity, function, as well as plant microbiome management to improve plant growth and productivity, nutrient management and human health.

Recent Trends in Antifungal Agents and Antifungal Therapy (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Amit Basak, Ranadhir Chakraborty, Santi M.... Recent Trends in Antifungal Agents and Antifungal Therapy (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Amit Basak, Ranadhir Chakraborty, Santi M. Mandal
R5,492 Discovery Miles 54 920 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Fungal infections have taken a new spectrum due to the increased incidence of multi-drug resistant fungal pathogens. Freedom of choice for drugs to treat fungal infections is also narrow because of lesser probability of discovering drugs that would bypass affecting human cells and target fungal cells producing fewer side effects in patients. An approach has gained prominence in research is to look for bioactive antifungal compounds from natural to synthetic sources. It is necessary to discover new classes of antifungals to control the recent emergence of multi-drug resistant fungal infections. This book proposed a details top to bottom outline of antifungal compounds derived naturally or synthetically. The details of their modifications or synthetic analogues have been described, helpful to understand the structure-activity relationship which leads to new compound development in antifungal chemotherapy. Each chapter begins with a comprehensive, top-bottom in-depth discussion of antifungal agents with updated bibliographic references. This compendium will serve as a companion not only for Scientists, Researchers, and Professors, Medical Practitioners but also a valuable reference text for the university students.

The Prokaryotes - Deltaproteobacteria and Epsilonproteobacteria (Hardcover, 4th ed. 2014): Eugene Rosenberg The Prokaryotes - Deltaproteobacteria and Epsilonproteobacteria (Hardcover, 4th ed. 2014)
Eugene Rosenberg; Edited by Edward F. DeLong, Stephen Lory, Erko Stackebrandt, Fabiano Thompson
R20,202 Discovery Miles 202 020 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Prokaryotes is a comprehensive, multi-authored, peer reviewed reference work on Bacteria and Achaea. This fourth edition of The Prokaryotes is organized to cover all taxonomic diversity, using the family level to delineate chapters.

Different from other resources, this new Springer product includes not only taxonomy, but also prokaryotic biology and technology of taxa in a broad context. Technological aspects highlight the usefulness of prokaryotes in processes and products, including biocontrol agents and as genetics tools.

The content of the expanded fourth edition is divided into two parts: Part 1 contains review chapters dealing with the most important general concepts in molecular, applied and general prokaryote biology; Part 2 describes the known properties of specific taxonomic groups.

Two completely new sections have been added to Part 1: bacterial communities and human bacteriology. The bacterial communities section reflects the growing realization that studies on pure cultures of bacteria have led to an incomplete picture of the microbial world for two fundamental reasons: the vast majority of bacteria in soil, water and associated with biological tissues are currently not culturable, and that an understanding of microbial ecology requires knowledge on how different bacterial species interact with each other in their natural environment. The new section on human microbiology deals with bacteria associated with healthy humans and bacterial pathogenesis. Each of the major human diseases caused by bacteria is reviewed, from identifying the pathogens by classical clinical and non-culturing techniques to the biochemical mechanisms of the disease process.

The 4th edition of The Prokaryotes is the most complete resource on the biology of prokaryotes.

The following volumes are published consecutively within the 4th Edition:

Prokaryotic Biology and Symbiotic Associations

Prokaryotic Communities and Ecophysiology

Prokaryotic Physiology and Biochemistry

Applied Bacteriology and Biotechnology

Human Microbiology

Actinobacteria

Firmicutes

Alphaproteobacteria and Betaproteobacteria

Gammaproteobacteria

Deltaproteobacteria and Epsilonproteobacteria

Other Major Lineages of Bacteria and the Archaea

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The Prokaryotes - Alphaproteobacteria and Betaproteobacteria (Hardcover, 4th ed. 2014): Eugene Rosenberg The Prokaryotes - Alphaproteobacteria and Betaproteobacteria (Hardcover, 4th ed. 2014)
Eugene Rosenberg; Edited by Edward F. DeLong, Stephen Lory, Erko Stackebrandt, Fabiano Thompson
R21,968 Discovery Miles 219 680 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"The Prokaryotes" is a comprehensive, multi-authored, peer reviewed reference work on Bacteria and Archaea. This fourth edition of "The Prokaryotes" is organized to cover all taxonomic diversity, using the family level to delineate chapters. Different from other resources, this new Springer product includes not only taxonomy, but also prokaryotic biology and technology of taxa in a broad context. Technological aspects highlight the usefulness of prokaryotes in processes and products, including biocontrol agents and as genetics tools. The content of the expanded fourth edition is divided into two parts: Part 1 contains review chapters dealing with the most important general concepts in molecular, applied and general prokaryote biology; Part 2 describes the known properties of specific taxonomic groups. Two completely new sections have been added to Part 1: bacterial communities and human bacteriology. The bacterial communities section reflects the growing realization that studies on pure cultures of bacteria have led to an incomplete picture of the microbial world for two fundamental reasons: the vast majority of bacteria in soil, water and associated with biological tissues are currently not culturable, and that an understanding of microbial ecology requires knowledge on how different bacterial species interact with each other in their natural environment. The new section on human microbiology deals with bacteria associated with healthy humans and bacterial pathogenesis. Each of the major human diseases caused by bacteria is reviewed, from identifying the pathogens by classical clinical and non-culturing techniques to the biochemical mechanisms of the disease process. The 4th edition of "The Prokaryotes" is the most complete resource on the biology of prokaryotes.

Bacteriophages: Practical Applications for Nature's Biocontrol (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Sabah A. A. Jassim, Richard G.... Bacteriophages: Practical Applications for Nature's Biocontrol (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Sabah A. A. Jassim, Richard G. Limoges
R6,184 Discovery Miles 61 840 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Bacteriophages: Practical Applications for Nature's Biocontrol' presents the latest information on uses in healthcare settings as well as animal husbandry, management and care of farm animals by using enhanced phages to replace antibiotics for growth promotion in animal feed or to prevent, control and treat disease in animals. The book will provide an overview of the function of phages and what researchers need to know, from phage hunting to laboratory design, management, production and application using different tools and methods. These key aspects will be discussed through a series of dedicated chapters, with topics covering auditing, validation, data analysis, microbial identification, culture media, and contamination control, etc.

Acetic Acid Bacteria - Ecology and Physiology (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Kazunobu Matsushita, Hirohide Toyama, Naoto Tonouchi,... Acetic Acid Bacteria - Ecology and Physiology (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Kazunobu Matsushita, Hirohide Toyama, Naoto Tonouchi, Akiko Okamoto-Kainuma
R6,361 Discovery Miles 63 610 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book provides all facets of acetic acid bacteria (AAB) and offers the future targets and directions of AAB research. It summarizes the distinctive physiological properties of AAB and the recent progress on AAB study, especially in the following five areas: 1) Molecular phylogeny and genome study of AAB; 2) Ecological features of AAB: interaction with plants, natural fermentation systems, and insects; 3) Physiological features and living strategies of AAB, including rapid oxidation ability, acid resistance, biofilm formation, and genetic instability; 4) Molecular mechanisms of several oxidative fermentations such as acetate fermentation, sorbose fermentation, and ketogluconate fermentation; 5) Recent biotechnological aspects of AAB: biocatalysts, biosensors, biocellulose, and other useful polysaccharides. AAB research has a long history since the discovery of AAB by Louis Pasteur and the identification of AAB by Martinus Beijerinck in the nineteenth century. In the twentieth century, basic research on the taxonomic study of AAB and on biochemical study for the unique oxidative reactions of AAB had progressed as well as the industrial application of AAB not only in vinegar fermentation but also in the bioconversion process for useful chemical or pharmaceutical products. Entering the twenty-first century, AAB research has expanded more, and further progress is expected to be seen in all fields of AAB: classification and ecology, physiology and biochemistry, genetics, and biotechnology of vinegar fermentation and other oxidative fermentations. Far-reaching development in the last decade makes these bacteria more valuable for various industrial uses. Readers can obtain useful and comprehensive information which is exciting in aspects of basic science and provides hints for the better application of these bacteria to various kinds of practical production scenarios as well.

Pseudomonas: Molecular and Applied Biology (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Rachhpal S. Kahlon Pseudomonas: Molecular and Applied Biology (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Rachhpal S. Kahlon
R6,518 Discovery Miles 65 180 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides a concise and comprehensive overview of the basic biology, genomics, biotechnological applications and role of Pseudomonas in agriculture, environment and industry. The Pseudomonas genus occupies a key position in medicine, the environment, agriculture and commercial biotechnology by virtue of its genetic diversity, metabolic adaptability and versatility and the broad array of ecological niches that it inhabits. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an opportunistic pathogen, is known for its multiple drug resistance and is associated with cystic fibrosis and wound infections particularly in patients with burn injuries. Pseudomonas syringae is a plant pathogen and is responsible for major crop losses in horticultural, vegetable and field crops. Another species, P. fluorescens is known for promoting plant growth through the production of certain hormones and the biocontrol of soil-borne fungal diseases and insects. The ability to adapt to diverse and challenging environments and degrade recalcitrant compounds means that the genus is widely exploited for bioremediation, while their genetic diversity coupled with broad catalytic potential makes them valuable in biotransformation, synthesis of high-value chiral compounds for biosynthesis and production of biopolymers and bio-surfactants widely used in medicine, agriculture and industry. The book serves as a ready reference and text book for graduate students, young field microbiologists and research scientists in academia, research institutes and industry.

Probiotics and Plant Health (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Vivek Kumar, Manoj Kumar, Shivesh Sharma, Ramprasad Probiotics and Plant Health (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Vivek Kumar, Manoj Kumar, Shivesh Sharma, Ramprasad
R5,807 Discovery Miles 58 070 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book primarily focuses on microbial colonization, its role in plant growth and nutrient cycling, mycorrhizae, and providing an overview of phytospheric microorganisms in sustainable crop systems. Despite the advances made in the study of plant-microbe synergism, the relation between microbes and plant health in the context of food security, soil nutrient management, human and plant health is still largely unexplored. Addressing that gap, the book presents reviews and original research articles that highlight the latest discoveries in plant probiotics, their specificity, diversity and function. Additional sections addressing nutrient management, human health, and plant microbiome management to improve plant productivity round out the coverage.

Helicobacter pylori Research - From Bench to Bedside (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Steffen Backert, Yoshio Yamaoka Helicobacter pylori Research - From Bench to Bedside (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Steffen Backert, Yoshio Yamaoka
R4,570 Discovery Miles 45 700 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides the current updated knowledge on all essential aspects in the rapidly evolving area of Helicobacter pylori research. H. pylori is a class I carcinogen and one of the most common infections in the world. While most people colonized by H. pylori will remain asymptomatic, up to 20 % of them may develop serious gastroduodenal disease such as peptic ulcers or gastric cancer. H. pylori is the only known bacterium linked to the development of cancer and consequently is an important focus of research. Outstanding international experts from diverse scientific disciplines contribute here to give detailed insights into the current understanding concerning the physiology and role of this pathogen. Both basic science and clinical research with actual practical consequences are taken into account. The chapters target microbiology, epidemiology, genetics, biochemistry, interactions with the immune system, signal transduction, pathogenic mechanisms in the gastroduodenal mucosa, gastric disease development, and therapy including antibiotics or probiotics treatment as well as vaccination strategies. This book is an important reference not only for clinicians but also microbiologists. It provides in a single volume an up-to-date summary of our current knowledge of this microbe and the multiple ways in which it impacts upon public health in all parts of the world.

Thermophiles - Biology and Technology at High Temperatures (Hardcover): Frank Robb, Garabed Antranikian, Dennis Grogan, Arnold... Thermophiles - Biology and Technology at High Temperatures (Hardcover)
Frank Robb, Garabed Antranikian, Dennis Grogan, Arnold Driessen
R5,990 Discovery Miles 59 900 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

We might think of them as living on the very edge of existence. Referred to as extremophiles, these microorganisms exhibit the most radical capacity for adaptation in those harsh environments that are just barely conducive to the existence of cellular life. Unlocking the mechanisms and understanding the evolutionary development that allows these simple organisms to thrive can teach us much about microbiology in extremis. Highly diverse, these microorganisms are found nearly everywhere. One example, thermophiles are microorganisms that thrive at temperatures above the mesophilic range of 25-40 degrees C. Until recently, due to their extreme environment, the study of thermophiles was limited. However with the advent of new tools, particularly genetic analysis, remarkable strides have been made. Thermophiles: Biology and Technology at High Temperatures presents a cogent summary of the progress made in studying these extremophiles. Discover how thermophiles demonstrate extremes that indicate a lack of evolutionary constraints Much is being learned from the study of thermophiles, especially our understanding of biology at the molecular level and the genetic mechanisms that permit adaptation. Included in this volume is a discussion of protective strategies of thermophiles, including their thermostability, which allow them to maintain functional proteins. It also investigates whether hyperthermophiles employ protein phosphorylation-dephosphryation as a molecular regulatory mechanism, and provides significant clues regarding the synthesis of protein. By studying this extreme example, its subtle, yet exaggerated response mechanisms, and its development over the course of many short-lived generations, we may begin to understand the mechanisms in diseases linked to improper protein folding, and also begin to more fully understand the ingenious design of DNA, and all that such an understanding implies regarding the survival of human life in a rapidly changing environment.

Yersinia pestis: Retrospective and Perspective (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Ruifu Yang, Andrey Anisimov Yersinia pestis: Retrospective and Perspective (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Ruifu Yang, Andrey Anisimov
R7,775 Discovery Miles 77 750 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book addresses nearly every aspect of Y. pestis, approaching it from a new perspective. Topics covered include the history, epidemiology, physiology, ecology, genome, evolution, pathogenesis, host-pathogen interaction, big-data-driven research, vaccines, clinical aspects and future research trends. For centuries, scientists have sought to determine where Y. pestis, the most well-known bacterium and one that has caused a number of high-mortality epidemics throughout human history, comes from, what it is and how it causes the disease. This book works to answer these questions with the help of cutting-edge research results. It not only describes the history of plagues, but also stresses plagues' effects on human civilization and explores the interaction of Y. pestis with hosts, vectors and the environment to reveal the evolution and pathogenesis. The book offers a valuable guide for researchers and graduate students studying Y. pestis, and will also benefit researchers from other fields, such as infectious diseases, other pathogens and system biology, sharing key insights into bacterial pathogen studies.

E.coli - Environmental Health Issues of VTEC 0157 (Hardcover): Stephen Palmer, Sharon Parry E.coli - Environmental Health Issues of VTEC 0157 (Hardcover)
Stephen Palmer, Sharon Parry
R4,206 Discovery Miles 42 060 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


The control of E.coli 0157 is at the heart of the environmental health practitioner's professional agenda. This book is aimed at health professionals who need to be fully informed about the sources and effects of the organism in order to provide advice and enforce legislation at local level as well as providing non specialist professionals with a practical introduction to the terminology, methods and issues surrounding the diagnosis and control of E.coli.

eBook available with sample pages: 0203302710

Acinetobacter - Microbiology, Epidemiology, Infections, Management (Hardcover): Kevin J. Towner, E.Bergogne- Berezin,... Acinetobacter - Microbiology, Epidemiology, Infections, Management (Hardcover)
Kevin J. Towner, E.Bergogne- Berezin, Marie-Laure Joly-Guillou
R9,110 R7,444 Discovery Miles 74 440 Save R1,666 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Acinetobacter details the clinical aspects of this bacterium responsible for many infections in hospitalized patients. This reference explains the importance of these organisms, both from the patient's viewpoint and the economic perspective, and provides clinicians with the knowledge they need to control these bacteria.

Methods in Practical Laboratory Bacteriology (Paperback): Henrik Chart Methods in Practical Laboratory Bacteriology (Paperback)
Henrik Chart
R6,103 Discovery Miles 61 030 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The success of laboratory experiments relies heavily on the technical ability of the bench scientist, with the aid of "tricks-of-the-trade", to generate consistent and reliable data. Regrettably, however, these invaluable "tricks-of-the-trade" are frequently omitted from scientific publications. This paucity of practical information relating to the conduct of laboratory bacteriology experiments creates a gaping void in the pertinent literature.
Methods in Practical Laboratory Bacteriology fills this void. It provides detailed technical information that ensures that you achieve consistent and reliable data. The book addresses the aspects of bacterial fractionation and membrane characterization, the analysis of Lipopolysaccharides and the techniques of SDS-PAGE, immunoblotting, and ELISA. It also describes the methods used for detecting and quantifying bacterial resistance to antibiotics, and the analysis of bacterial chromosomes by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE). Methods in Practical Laboratory Bacteriology also covers protocols for extracting the fingerprinting plasmids, as well as the use of non-radio labeled gene probes and ribosomal RNA gene probes.

Ecotoxicity of Chemicals to Photobacterium Phosphoreum (Hardcover): James Devillers, Klaus L.E. Kaiser Ecotoxicity of Chemicals to Photobacterium Phosphoreum (Hardcover)
James Devillers, Klaus L.E. Kaiser
R6,358 R4,452 Discovery Miles 44 520 Save R1,906 (30%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Each volume in the series focuses on a particular taxon, presenting detailed and reliable ecotoxicological results from both laboratory and field experiments, performed for a comprehensive range of chemicals. A taxonomical guide to the species is given, together with relevant biological and ecological information.
In recent times much attention has been focused on the effects of anthropogenic emissions of chemicals. This series is unique in providing a considered estimate of the potential impact of such chemicals on the environment.
"Ecotoxicity of Chemicals to Photobacterium Phosphoreum" is the second volume in the series "Handbooks of Ecotoxicological Data." After a brief introductory chapter on the usefulness of the Microtox(R) test, toxicity results for a large collection of over a thousand chemicals are presented in unparalleled detail, thus ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the data. An advantage of this book is that it contains many hitherto unpublished results which

Handbook of Laboratory Animal Bacteriology (Paperback, 2nd edition): Axel Kornerup Hansen, Dennis Sandris Nielsen Handbook of Laboratory Animal Bacteriology (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Axel Kornerup Hansen, Dennis Sandris Nielsen
R1,423 Discovery Miles 14 230 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Handbook of Laboratory Animal Bacteriology, Second Edition provides comprehensive information on all bacterial phylae found in laboratory rodents and rabbits to assist managers, veterinary pathologists and laboratory animal veterinarians in the management of these organisms. The book starts by examining the general aspects of bacteriology and how to sample and identify bacteria in animals. It then describes the most relevant species within each phylum and discusses the impact they may have on research. Emphasizing those bacteria known to interfere with research protocols, the book offers methods for isolation and differentiation among related bacteria. It discusses where to purchase reagents for rodent bacteriology and outlines standards for safety in a bacteriological laboratory. Highlights of the second edition: Focuses on modern sequencing techniques based on molecular identification Reorganizes content according to modern systematics based on new identification methods Presents new chapters on mechanisms behind bacterial impact on animal models and on the systematic classification of bacteria Provides information on a range of bacteria interfering with animal models for human disease, not only for those bacteria which cause disease in laboratory animal colonies Includes new figures in color and with enhanced resolution The book is essential reading for those interested in the management of organisms known to interfere with the colony health of rabbits and rodents used in research protocols-including facility managers, clinical veterinarians, veterinary pathologists, and researchers.

Prokaryotic Cytoskeletons - Filamentous Protein Polymers Active in the Cytoplasm of Bacterial and Archaeal Cells (Hardcover,... Prokaryotic Cytoskeletons - Filamentous Protein Polymers Active in the Cytoplasm of Bacterial and Archaeal Cells (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Jan Loewe, Linda A. Amos
R7,900 Discovery Miles 79 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book describes the structures and functions of active protein filaments, found in bacteria and archaea, and now known to perform crucial roles in cell division and intra-cellular motility, as well as being essential for controlling cell shape and growth. These roles are possible because the cytoskeletal and cytomotive filaments provide long range order from small subunits. Studies of these filaments are therefore of central importance to understanding prokaryotic cell biology. The wide variation in subunit and polymer structure and its relationship with the range of functions also provide important insights into cell evolution, including the emergence of eukaryotic cells. Individual chapters, written by leading researchers, review the great advances made in the past 20-25 years, and still ongoing, to discover the architectures, dynamics and roles of filaments found in relevant model organisms. Others describe one of the families of dynamic filaments found in many species. The most common types of filament are deeply related to eukaryotic cytoskeletal proteins, notably actin and tubulin that polymerise and depolymerise under the control of nucleotide hydrolysis. Related systems are found to perform a variety of roles, depending on the organisms. Surprisingly, prokaryotes all lack the molecular motors associated with eukaryotic F-actin and microtubules. Archaea, but not bacteria, also have active filaments related to the eukaryotic ESCRT system. Non-dynamic fibres, including intermediate filament-like structures, are known to occur in some bacteria.. Details of known filament structures are discussed and related to what has been established about their molecular mechanisms, including current controversies. The final chapter covers the use of some of these dynamic filaments in Systems Biology research. The level of information in all chapters is suitable both for active researchers and for advanced students in courses involving bacterial or archaeal physiology, molecular microbiology, structural cell biology, molecular motility or evolution. Chapter 3 of this book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Bacterial Persistence - Methods and Protocols (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Jan Michiels, Maarten Fauvart Bacterial Persistence - Methods and Protocols (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Jan Michiels, Maarten Fauvart
R2,978 Discovery Miles 29 780 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume presents a comprehensive collection of methods that have been instrumental to the current understanding of bacterial persisters. Chapters in the book cover topics ranging from general methods for measuring persister levels in Escherichia coli cultures, protocols for the determination of the persister subpopulation in Candida albicans, quantitative measurements of Type I and Type II persisters using ScanLag, to in vitro and in vivo models for the study of the intracellular activity of antibiotics. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Bacterial Persistence: Methods and Protocols brings together the most respected researchers in bacterial persistence whose studies will remain vital to understanding this field for many years to come.

Recent Advances and Future Perspectives of Microbial Metabolites - Applications in Biomedicine (Paperback): Surajit De Mandal,... Recent Advances and Future Perspectives of Microbial Metabolites - Applications in Biomedicine (Paperback)
Surajit De Mandal, Xiaoxia Xu, Fengliang Jin, Amrita Kumari Panda, K. Syed Ibrahim
R3,034 Discovery Miles 30 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Recent Advances and Future Perspectives of Microbial Metabolites: Applications in Biomedicine sheds new light on various applications of microbial metabolites in the biomedical sector. The purpose of this book is to integrate the latest research advancements on the application of microbial metabolites in the medical industry into a single platform. In 10 chapters, the significance of biomedical applications and future therapeutic applications of microbial metabolites in human health are highlighted. Several chapters are dedicated to the role of microbial metabolites in precision medicine like the impact of the activities of microbial metabolites in antitumor and antidiabetic agents and immunosuppressive activities. It also provides a roadmap for drugs discovery based on antimicrobial products and the effect of microbial metabolites on humans' health and the immune system. The book finalizes with a chapter on the use of microbial metabolites in OMICS technology. Recent Advances and Future Perspectives of Microbial Metabolites: Applications in Biomedicine targets researchers from both academia and industry, professors, and graduate students from microbiology, molecular biology, biotechnology, and immunology.

E.coli - Environmental Health Issues of VTEC 0157 (Paperback): Stephen Palmer, Sharon Parry E.coli - Environmental Health Issues of VTEC 0157 (Paperback)
Stephen Palmer, Sharon Parry
R1,408 Discovery Miles 14 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The control of E.coli 0157 is at the heart of the environmental health practitioner's professional agenda. This book is aimed at health professionals who need to be fully informed about the sources and effects of the organism in order to provide advice and enforce legislation at local level as well as providing non specialist professionals with a practical introduction to the terminology, methods and issues surrounding the diagnosis and control of E.coli.

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