Environmental Microbiology publications

Bacterial Regulatory Networks book available very soon

The new book on Bacterial Regulatory Networks edited by Alain A.M. Filloux will be available for dispatch within the next 2 or 3 weeks read more ...

Bacterial Regulatory Networks
Edited by: Alain A.M. Filloux
ISBN: 978-1-908230-03-4
Publisher: Caister Academic Press
Publication Date: June 2012
Cover: hardback
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Stress Response in Microbiology book available very soon

The new book on Stress Response in Microbiology edited by Jose M. Requena will be available for dispatch within the next 2 or 3 weeks read more ...

Stress Response in Microbiology
Edited by: Jose M. Requena
ISBN: 978-1-908230-04-1
Publisher: Caister Academic Press
Publication Date: June 2012
Cover: hardback
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Bioremediation of Mercury

Irene Wagner-Döbler presents a new book on Bioremediation of Mercury: Current Research and Industrial Applications
In this timely book, established mercury experts review the latest research in this area, including the genetic engineering of bacteria and plants. The gap between laboratory research and field application is bridged using case studies: An abandoned chlor-alkali electrolysis factory in Kazhakhstan, a former PVC plant in Albania, and the Madeira River Basin in the Amazon region. The remaining chapters cover: the mercury-cell process of the chlor-alkali electrolysis industry; a pilot plant for wastewater bioremediation; and a comparison of the efficiency of microbial bioremediation to clean-up three types of industrial wastewater. The book covers the complete range from laboratory scale research to full scale industrial operation and shows a multitude of options for future mercury bioremediation technologies. Essential reading for research scientists, graduate students, and other specialists interested in mercury bioremediation, the book is also recommended reading for environmental microbiologists, chemists and engineers read more ...
Bioremediation of Mercury
Edited by: Irene Wagner-Döbler
ISBN: 978-1-908230-13-3
Publisher: Caister Academic Press
Publication Date: September 2012
Cover: hardback
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Horizontal Gene Transfer in Microorganisms

M. Pilar Francino presents a new book on Horizontal Gene Transfer in Microorganisms
Under the expert guidance of the editor, M. Pilar Francino, expert authors from around the world have contributed novel work and comprehensive, up-to-date reviews on the most topical aspects of horizontal gene transfer in microorganisms. Topics include: gene survival in emergent genomes, evolution of prokaryotic pangenomes, horizontal transfer of host-adaptability systems, barriers to horizontal gene transfer, evolution of horizontally transferred genes, lateral gene transfer in natural ecosystems, maintenance of plasmids among bacteria, mobile genetic elements in metagenomes, and the evolution of antibiotic resistance genes. Aimed primarily at research scientists, graduate students and other experts, this book is a major resource for anyone interested in horizontal gene transfer, microbial evolution or antibiotic resistance in bacteria. A recommended book for all microbiology laboratories read more ...
Horizontal Gene Transfer in Microorganisms
Edited by: M. Pilar Francino
ISBN: 978-1-908230-10-2
Publisher: Caister Academic Press
Publication Date: September 2012
Cover: hardback
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Microbial Ecological Theory

Lesley A. Ogilvie and Penny R. Hirsch present a new book on Microbial Ecological Theory: Current Perspectives
Written for graduate students and academic researchers, the book aims to encourage cross-disciplinary thinking and provide direction and perspective on the still fledgling field of microbial ecological theory. This volume is highly recommended for all microbiology libraries read more ...
Microbial Ecological Theory
Edited by: Lesley A. Ogilvie and Penny R. Hirsch
ISBN: 978-1-908230-09-6
Publisher: Caister Academic Press
Publication Date: September 2012
Cover: hardback
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Two-Component Systems in Bacteria

Roy Gross and Dagmar Beier present a new book on Two-Component Systems in Bacteria
In this book, expert authors from around the world present the current knowledge on two-component systems in bacteria and critically evaluate the vast amount of exciting new information that has been brought to light in recent years. The eighteen chapters cover various topics including the structure-function analysis of two-component systems, the sensing mechanisms, essential or atypical two-component systems and signaling networks, two-component systems in stress responses, two-component systems in developmental processes, and two-component systems in virulence and symbiosis. The aim of this book is to provide a comprehensive overview of the area for graduate students, academic scientists and researchers in the pharmaceutical industry. This major reference work is essential reading for everyone working on bacterial regulation or antimicrobial drug design and a recommended volume for all microbiology libraries read more ...
Two-Component Systems in Bacteria
Edited by: Roy Gross and Dagmar Beier
ISBN: 978-1-908230-08-9
Publisher: Caister Academic Press
Publication Date: August 2012
Cover: hardback
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Foodborne and Waterborne Bacterial Pathogens

Shah M. Faruque presents a new book on Foodborne and Waterborne Bacterial Pathogens: Epidemiology, Evolution and Molecular Biology
Food- and waterborne pathogens continue to be a major cause of mortality in developing countries and cause significant morbidity in developed nations. Important pathogens include species or strains of Salmonella, Vibrio, Shigella, Escherichia coli, Yersinia, Staphylococcus and Campylobacter. Understanding the molecular basis of pathogenesis, its evolution and spread is critical to the development of new strategies for disease prevention and control. The application of genomic and other omics technologies in recent years has led to a deluge of information in this area, making it difficult for the busy researcher to keep abreast of developments. This timely book aims to capture the essence of the latest developments to provide a timely overview of the field. Written by leading bacteriologists, chapters cover all the important bacteria and review topics such as pathogenic properties, population genetics, virulence genes, evolution, drug resistance, epidemiology, detection, identification and control strategies. Other topics include the molecular basis for enhanced transmissibility of waterborne pathogens, their mode of survival in the environment, and the evolution of new species with increased fitness both as pathogens and environmental organisms. Essential reading for microbiologists working with these and related pathogens read more ...
Foodborne and Waterborne Bacterial Pathogens
Edited by: Shah M. Faruque
ISBN: 978-1-908230-06-5
Publisher: Caister Academic Press
Publication Date: July 2012
Cover: hardback
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