2007 Books
 | Edited by: Ian M. Mackay Published: 2007 ISBN: 978-1-904455-18-9 Price: GB £150 or US $300 This invaluable book describes and explains some of the more complex aspects of real-time PCR presenting a background for the novice, a theoretical reference for the experienced user, and useful discussions of future developments. Chapters address the basics of PCR history, oligonucleotide design, target preparation, standardisation, quantification, various applications, and future challenges. The final chapter is presented in the format of a roundtable discussion providing an insightful, topical and interesting discourse with contributions from over 30 authorities and experts on real-time PCR. read more ... |
 | Edited by: Volker Thiel Published: 2007 ISBN: 978-1-904455-16-5 Price: GB £75 or US $149 In this timely book, internationally renowned experts review literally every aspect of cutting edge coronavirus research providing the first coherent picture of the molecular and cellular biology since the outbreak of SARS in 2003. The book is divided into two sections: Part I focuses on the molecular biology of the virus itself and includes topics such as coronavirus binding and entry, replicase gene function, cis-acting RNA elements, coronavirus discontinuous transcription, reverse genetics, genome packaging and molecular evolution. In Part II of the book, the focus is on molecular and cellular pathogenesis and infection control. read more ... |
 | Edited by: Stephen Mc Grath and Douwe van Sinderen Published: 2007 ISBN: 978-1-904455-14-1 Price: GB £150 or US $300 Written by eminent international researchers actively involved in the disparate areas of bacteriophage research this book focuses on the current rapid developments in this exciting field. The book opens with an excellent chapter that provides a broad overview of the topics and also highlights the multifaceted nature of bacteriophage research. This is followed by a series of reviews that focus on the current most cutting-edge topics including bioinformatics and genomics, phage in the environment, bacteriophage in medicine, transfer of phage DNA to the host, contribution to host phenotype and much more. read more ... |
 | Edited by: Christophe d'Enfert and Bernhard Hube Published: 2007 ISBN: 978-1-904455-13-4 Price: GB £150 or US $300 International experts provide comprehensive and authoritative reviews of current research on Candida. Essential reading for all Candida genome and molecular biology researchers and a recommended text for scientists working on fungal genomics and molecular biology. read more ... |
 | Edited by: Peter Graumann Published: 2007 ISBN: 978-1-904455-12-7 Price: GB £150 or US $300 An overview of the most recent and most exciting research providing a picture of the major cytological aspects of this model bacterium. Includes replication and segregation of the chromosome, cell division, replication and growth, the cell cycle, transcription, translation, regulation, the actin cyctoskeleton, the cell membrane and cell wall, biofilm formation and sporulation, DNA repair, the regulation of transcription through RNA molecules, and the regulation of protein activity through proteolysis. read more ... |
 | Edited by: Wayne Koff, Patricia Kahn and Ian D. Gust Published: 2007 ISBN: 978-1-904455-11-0 Price: GB £49 or US $99 Reviews the scientific challenges that have impeded the search for an effective AIDS vaccine and discusses current novel research that is accelerating progress. In a series of mini-reviews by the worlds leading experts in AIDS vaccine research the book is essential reading for everyone interested in the current progress and future direction of AIDS vaccine development. read more ... |