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Advances in Applied Microbiology
1st Edition, Volume 74 - April 20, 2011
Editors: Allen I. Laskin, Geoffrey M. Gadd, Sima Sariaslani
Language: English
Hardback ISBN:9780123870223
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eBook ISBN:9780123870230
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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 compre…Read more
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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
Researchers in applied microbiology, molecular biology, mycology, biotechnology and biochemistry
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
Recent Advances in Hantavirus Molecular Biology and Disease
I. Introduction
II. Hantavirus Molecular Biology
III. Hantavirus Disease
IV. Future Prospects
Antigenic Variation and the Genetics and Epigenetics of the PfEMP1 Erythrocyte Surface Antigens in Plasmodium falciparum Malaria
I. 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
Biological Warfare of the Spiny Plant
I. 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
No. of pages: 144
Language: English
Edition: 1
Volume: 74
Published: April 20, 2011
Imprint: Academic Press
Hardback ISBN: 9780123870223
eBook ISBN: 9780123870230
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Allen I. Laskin
Affiliations and expertise
Ethigen Corporation, Somerset, NJ, USA
GG
Geoffrey M. Gadd
Geoffrey Gadd is a Professor at the University of Dundee, Scotland, UK
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, University of Dundee, Scotland, UK
SS
Sima Sariaslani
Sima Sariaslani - PhD in microbial Biochemistry - UK. Professor of microbiology/biochemistry - Iran
Research at Univ. of Calif, Riverside - US. Research at Univ. of Iowa - US. Research at DuPont Central Research and Development - US
Intellectual property - DuPont - US
Affiliations and expertise
DuPont Central Research and Development, Wilmington, DE, USA
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