Writing in the journal Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy, Steven Bates of the University of Exeter, UK, reviews a new book on Pathogenic Fungi published by Caister Academic Press. His comments include:

"The book Pathogenic Fungi: Insights in Molecular Biology, edited by Gioconda San-Blas and Richard A. Calderone, is a natural extension of the two volume set previously published in 2004 (Pathogenic Fungi: Structural Biology and Taxonomy, and Host Interactions and Emerging Strategies of Control). The current volume extends on the previous two by detailing some of the major advances that have been made in recent years through the application of 'omics' technologies and the generation of new molecular tools. The application of these technologies has resulted in a significant increase in the published research on pathogenic fungi, and this book provides a timely survey of key topics that have been advanced through their use ... The book clearly meets the stated aim of the editors 'to help the busy research scientist and/or teacher of medical mycology to keep abreast of all the latest advances'. Overall the book provides essential reading covering the recent advances, utilising molecular biology approaches, to further our understanding of fungal pathogens of humans. Despite the high price it would be a valuable addition to collections, and recommended reading for those with an interest in the molecular biology of human pathogenic fungi."
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