2006 Books

Influenza Virology: Current Topics Edited by: Yoshihiro Kawaoka
Published: 2006   ISBN: 978-1-904455-06-6
Price: GB £130 or US $260
Influenza Virology: Current Topics. Topics covered include analysis of influenza RNP, viral entry and intracellular transport, epidemiology, host range and pathogenicity, antivirals, vaccines, H5 viruses. read more ...
PCR Troubleshooting: The Essential Guide Edited by: Michael L. Altshuler
Published: 2006   ISBN: 978-1-904455-07-3
Price: GB £30 or US $60
A unique PCR troubleshooting guide that is an essential companion for anyone who uses the polymerase chain reaction technique. read more ...
Cytomegaloviruses: Molecular Biology and Immunology Edited by: Matthias J. Reddehase
Published: 2006   ISBN: 978-1-904455-02-8
Price: GB £140 or US $280
Leading international experts provide comprehensive and authoritative reviews on every aspect of current research. By integrating viral genomics, proteomics, immunology and molecular biology with the emerging knowledge of the genomics of the host organism, penetrating new insights into the virus-host interaction are provided. The focus of the book is on the molecular and genomic aspects and the authors provide an insight into the current understanding of the subject and the future direction of research. Topics covered include disease mechanisms, genomics, proteomics, BAC mutagenesis, virus entry and activation of innate immunity, regulation of viral gene expression, regulation of viral mRNA export, animal models of infection, novel therapeutics, vaccine development, antivirals, and much more. read more ...
Alpha Herpesviruses: Molecular and Cellular Biology Edited by: R. M. Sandri-Goldin
Published: 2006   ISBN: 978-1-904455-09-7
Price: GB £140 or US $280
The alpha herpesviruses are an important group of viruses. In this timely book internationally recognized experts, highlight the more provocative and exciting findings in herpesvirus research. Each chapter is a review of a specific area with an emphasis on recent advances and the latest developments. Topics include: multifunctional proteins, advances in DNA replication, new information on the regulation of gene expression, the emergence of new technologies, recent technological advances in fluorescent probes, the induction of apoptosis, the disruption of interferon, vaccine development and drug design. read more ...
Pathogenic Treponema: Molecular and Cellular Biology Edited by: Justin D. Radolf and Sheila A. Lukehart
Published: 2006   ISBN: 978-1-904455-10-3
Price: GB £140 or US $280
The focus of the book is on recent advances and new developments in Treponema research, in particular those resulting from modern molecular and genetic methodologies. Topics covered include the phylogenic diversity, comparative genomics, metabolism and cultivation, motility, antigenic variation, immunology of syphilis, the use cultivatable treponemes as surrogates for T. pallidum, oral treponemes, and much much more. read more ...
Papillomavirus Research: From Natural History To Vaccines and Beyond Edited by: M. Saveria Campo
Published: 2006   ISBN: 978-1-904455-04-2
Price: GB £150 or US $300
In this timely book leading scientists review current aspect of papillomavirus research providing a fascinating insight into papillomavirus molecular biology, interactions with the host, immunology and vaccine development. Topics covered include epidemiology and taxonomy, phylogenetic analyses, gene expression, regulation of DNA replication, transcription factor proteins, organotypic raft cultures, virus-like particles, and much more. Essential reading for scientists and researchers working on papillomavirus and a recommended text for anyone involved with antiviral drug and vaccine development. read more ...
Microbial Subversion of Immunity: Current Topics Edited by: Peter J. Lachmann
Published: 2006   ISBN: 978-1-904455-05-9
Price: GB £115 or US $230
Microbial Subversion of Immunity: Current Topics. Topics covered include the subversion of complement, NK cell function, mucosal innate immune response, antigenic variation, masking of epitopes, the use of decoys, molecular mimicry, evasion/subversion mechanisms used by bacteria, helminths, viruses, and the measles model system. read more ...