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Advances in applied microbiology Volume 74
Title:
Advances in applied microbiology Volume 74
Author:
Laskin, Allen I., 1928-
ISBN:
9780123870223
9781283069793
9786613069795
9780123870230
Edition:
1st ed.
Publication Information:
Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier/Academic Press, 2011.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (viii, 133 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Series:
Advances in applied microbiology ; v. 74
Advances in applied microbiology ; v. 74.
Contents:
Front Cover; Advances in Applied Microbiology; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors; Chapter 1: Bacterial Strategies for Growth on Aromatic Compounds; I. Introduction; II. Overview of Aerobic Aromatic Degradation; III. Bacterial Strategies for Growth on Aromatic Compounds; IV. Conclusion; References; Chapter 2: Recent Advances in Hantavirus Molecular Biology and Disease; I. Introduction; II. Hantavirus Molecular Biology; III. Hantavirus Disease; IV. Future Prospects; References
Chapter 3: Antigenic Variation and the Genetics and Epigenetics of the PfEMP1 Erythrocyte Surface Antigens in Plasmodium falciparum MalariaI. Introduction: Malaria Immunity, Vaccines, and Antigenic Variation; II. The Interaction Between Antigenic Variation and Malaria Pathogenesis; III. P. falciparum Genetics and Genomics; IV. var Genes and the Structure of PfEMP1 Proteins; V. var Gene Transcription and PfEMP1 Antigen Expression; VI. Is MEE an Absolute Rule for var Genes?; VII. Epigenetic Antigenic Variation; VIII. Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References
Chapter 4: Biological Warfare of the Spiny Plant: Introducing Pathogenic Microorganisms into Herbivore's TissuesI. Introduction; II. Pathogenic Bacteria and Thorns; III. Silica Needles and Raphids made of Calcium Oxalate; IV. Cases of Thorn Injuries Reported in Medical Literature; V. Aposematism in Spiny Animals; VI. Concluding Remarks; References; Index; Contents of Previous volumes
Abstract:
Published since 1959, Advances in Applied Microbiology continues to be one of the most widely read and authoritative review sources in microbiology. The series contains comprehensive reviews of the most current research in applied microbiology. Recent areas covered include bacterial diversity in the human gut, protozoan grazing of freshwater biofilms, metals in yeast fermentation processes and the interpretation of host-pathogen dialogue through microarrays. Eclectic volumes are supplemented by thematic volumes on various topics, including Archaea and sick building syndrome. Impact factor for 2009: 1.860. * Contributions from leading authorities and industry experts * Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field * Reference and guide for scientists and specialists involved in advancements in applied microbiology.
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ScienceDirect http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780123870223Available:*
Shelf Number | Item Barcode | Shelf Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| QR53 .A38 2011 EB | 1183786-1001 | Elsevier E-Book Collections | Searching... |
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