"Castello and Rogers have brought together many of the world's
experts on life in icy environments and have produced a most
comprehensive and timely compilation of information on this
exploding area of research. This book is a useful guide for experts
looking for more information on specific environments or protocols
and for those whose interest is more casual. It will be a
well-thumbed addition to my bookshelf."--Brian Lanoil, University
of California, Riverside
"From the icy worlds of Lake Vostok, Antarctica, to the ancient
permafrost soils of Siberia, this volume defines and explores the
new science of subsurface ice microbiology. The contributing
authors describe the diversity and microbiota of ancient ice
environments on modern-day Earth, the multiple challenges of
deep-ice exploration, and the broader significance of these systems
as genetic storehouses and models of preservation and survival
under extreme cold. This book captures the excitement of a new
frontier in microbial ecology."--Warwick F. Vincent, Laval
University, Canada
"The thought of surviving, even prospering, deep within ice and
permafrost sent a shiver down my spine. However, for selected
microorganisms this is a strategy for long-term survival in one of
Earth's most extreme habitats. This authoritative collection of
'cold facts'--the first of its kind--provides a comprehensive
account of the occurrence, physiological adaptations, and
ecological implications of microbes that are frozen in contemporary
time. The implications of this research are broad, reaching from
sub-glacial lakes in Antarctica to possible life on Mars, Europa,
and beyond. I endorse the editors' conclusion, 'It is a
fascinatingstory.'"--David M. Karl, University of Hawaii
"This book represents the first time experts in the
field--including some founders of the field, such as those from
Russia--have come together in a single volume to discuss the topic
of life in ancient ice."--Lloyd Burckle, Lamont-Doherty Earth
Observatory, Columbia University
"This book does a good job of making a case for long-term
survival of microorganisms and possible low-temperature metabolism
in ice-bound cells. The papers represent a strong collection that
illustrates the breadth of work that has been undertaken in this
fascinating field in recent years by some of the top researchers in
the field. The editors' opening and closing chapters draw together
the threads of the contributions and point a way forward in
cryosphere research."--Ian Hawes, National Institute of Water and
Atmospheric Research, New Zealand
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