The new book on Cytomegaloviruses edited by Matthias J. Reddehase will be available for dispatch within the next 2 or 3 weeks read more ...

Cytomegaloviruses: From Molecular Pathogenesis to Intervention Edited by: Matthias J. Reddehase ISBN: 978-1-908230-18-8 (Two Volume Box Set) Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: April 2013 Cover: hardback

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Excerpt from a book review of Rhabdoviruses: Molecular Taxonomy, Evolution, Genomics, Ecology, Host-Vector Interactions, Cytopathology and Control:

"I found this book very useful and well written and referenced, and I think this is an excellent book for people interested in rhabdoviruses, virology, and veterinary medicine. This book is equally suited for people working in basic or translational science and likely provides even experts in this field with new or updated information, this book goes way beyond what can be found in other textbooks on rhabdoviruses." from Matthias J. Schnell (Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, USA) writing in ASM Microbe (2013) 8(2): 94-95. read more ...

Rhabdoviruses: Molecular Taxonomy, Evolution, Genomics, Ecology, Host-Vector Interactions, Cytopathology and Control Edited by: Ralf G. Dietzgen and Ivan V. Kuzmin ISBN: 978-1-908230-11-9 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: September 2012 Cover: hardback "goes way beyond what can be found in other textbooks" ASM Microbe

Excerpt from a book review of Rhabdoviruses: Molecular Taxonomy, Evolution, Genomics, Ecology, Host-Vector Interactions, Cytopathology and Control:

"provides an up-to-date, if rather dry, account of this family of viruses covering all six genera and six isolates awaiting official classification. For each virus there is a keen focus on evolution, phylogenetics, epidemiology and methods for limiting morbidity and mortality ... of particular interest to those individuals who are intimately involved with these viruses and those who are joining the field, for whom it would make an excellent resource." from Edward Wright (University of Westminster, UK) writing in Microbiology Today (2013) read more ...

Rhabdoviruses: Molecular Taxonomy, Evolution, Genomics, Ecology, Host-Vector Interactions, Cytopathology and Control Edited by: Ralf G. Dietzgen and Ivan V. Kuzmin ISBN: 978-1-908230-11-9 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: September 2012 Cover: hardback "an excellent resource" (Microbiol. Today)

Excerpt from a book review of Metagenomics: Current Innovations and Future Trends:

"it is very timely that we should have a book dedicated to the subject area ... it provides an in-depth analysis of the state of the union and some vision of where the field is heading ... explore(s) the limits and pitfalls of modern metagenomics ... covers a wide range of areas in which metagenomics has made an impact and provides the reader with sufficient scope to see how this approach can be used. It should show any reader that the method is highly applicable to any complex microbial community for which it is either not possible or practical to access the different organisms and isolate them for further analysis." from Julian R Marchesi (Cardiff University, UK) writing in Future Microbiology (2012) 7(7): 813-814. read more ...

Metagenomics: Current Innovations and Future Trends Edited by: Diana Marco ISBN: 978-1-904455-87-5 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: September 2011 Cover: hardback "an in-depth analysis" (Future Micro.)

Excerpt from a book review of The Biology of Paramyxoviruses:

"... the editor has compiled an encyclopedic reference that encompasses almost every known member of the Paramyxoviridae family ... this volume is not only timely, it is a testament to the remarkable progress we have made in studying this challenging family of viruses ... I recommend that The Biology of Paramyxoviruses be in all biomedical libraries; this volume will certainly find a welcome spot in my personal one." from Benhur Lee (University of California, Los Angeles, USA) writing in Q. Rev. Biol. (2012) 87: 392 read more ...

The Biology of Paramyxoviruses Edited by: Siba K. Samal ISBN: 978-1-904455-85-1 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: July 2011 Cover: hardback "an encyclopedic reference" Q. Rev. Biol.

Akikazu Sakudo and Takashi Onodera present a new book on Prions: Current Progress in Advanced Research
In this book, renowned prion experts review the most recent advances to provide a timely and up-to-date overview of the field. Topics covered include: prion proteins (PrP) and their family members; PrP function; molecular mechanisms of prions diseases; immunological strategies for the prevention and treatment of prion disease; microglial inflammation and prion diseases; methods for prion inactivation; clinical aspects of CJD; the BSE and scrapie prions; chronic wasting disease; future strategies for the prevention and treatment of prion diseases. The book closes with a look to the future of prion research. Essential reading for everyone with an interest in prions and prion diseases. A recommended book for all biology, veterinary and medical libraries read more ...

Prions: Current Progress in Advanced Research Edited by: Akikazu Sakudo and Takashi Onodera ISBN: 978-1-908230-24-9 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: August 2013 Cover: hardback read more ...

Matthias J. Reddehase presents a new book on Cytomegaloviruses: From Molecular Pathogenesis to Intervention
This two-volume work, is an updated and upgraded 2nd-edition of 'Cytomegaloviruses: Molecular Biology and Immunology' (2006). The title 'Cytomegaloviruses: From Molecular Pathogenesis to Intervention' reflects its expanded commitment not only to cover cutting-edge basic science but also to include the translation of this to clinical science. In an interdisciplinary approach to understanding CMV disease and outlining options for prevention and treatment, leading international experts provide comprehensive and authoritative reviews on literally every aspect of current research with an unprecedented completeness, integrating research on human CMV and insights gained from experimental animal models. With contributions from over 100 authors, the topics covered in the 46 chapters range from the most contemporary systems biology 'omics' views on virus-host interaction to considerations of the health and economic impact of CMV disease for evaluating the hoped-for benefit from a vaccine. Volume 1 focuses on basic science laying the foundations of clinical research, starting with the comparative genomics of primate CMVs and ending with the emerging field of humanized mouse models. Volume 2 is more clinically-oriented, covering the immune response to CMV, the most pressing medical problems in the newborn and in transplantation patients, as well as diagnostics, the management of antiviral drug resistance, the state and future of a CMV vaccine, and the potential of using CMV as a vaccine vector to fight unrelated diseases. The book closes with a critical survey of disputed associations between CMV and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, certain tumors such as Glioblastoma Multiforme, and the phenomenon of 'immune senescence' in the elderly. The book is liberally illustrated with more than 200 figures, most of which are in full colour. There are over 60 tables and several thousand references which enhance the book even further making it an invaluable source of information. Essential reading for all virologists with an interest in cytomegaloviruses, for all clinicians in pediatric intensive-care medicine and at transplantation centers, for scientists working on antiviral drug and vaccine development, as well as for public health service and science funding system authorities read more ...

Cytomegaloviruses: From Molecular Pathogenesis to Intervention Edited by: Matthias J. Reddehase ISBN: 978-1-908230-18-8 (Two Volume Box Set) Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: April 2013 Cover: hardback read more ...

Excerpt from a book review of Small DNA Tumour Viruses:

"... this book brings our knowledge of the molecular biology of this group of viruses up to date ... written by leading researchers ... high quality and up to date... I particularly enjoyed the chapter on adenoviruses ... Papillomaviruses are dealt with on several levels, including the function of individual proteins, as well as mechanisms of viral genome replication and how the virus induces host genome instability. The inclusion of a chapter on the isolation of virions from different sources for the study of papillomavirus infection is very timely ... All in all this is a very useful book ... it is a very valuable reference for those who are entering the field, as well as those already ensconced." from Sally Roberts (University of Birmingham, UK) writing in Microbiology Today (2012) read more ...

Small DNA Tumour Viruses Edited by: Kevin Gaston ISBN: 978-1-904455-99-8 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: March 2012 Cover: hardback "a very valuable reference" (Microbiol. Today)

The new book on Rhabdoviruses edited by Ralf G. Dietzgen and Ivan V. Kuzmin will be available for dispatch within the next 2 or 3 weeks read more ...

Rhabdoviruses: Molecular Taxonomy, Evolution, Genomics, Ecology, Host-Vector Interactions, Cytopathology and Control Edited by: Ralf G. Dietzgen and Ivan V. Kuzmin ISBN: 978-1-908230-11-9 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: September 2012 Cover: hardback

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Excerpt from a book review of Small DNA Tumour Viruses:

"This is a good review of how viruses can hijack a host cell and induce unrestrained cellular replication. It will serve as a good reference and review for scientists working in this field as well as those developing vaccines and therapies for tumor-promoting viruses." from Rebecca T. Horvat (University of Kansas, USA) writing in Doodys read more ...

Small DNA Tumour Viruses Edited by: Kevin Gaston ISBN: 978-1-904455-99-8 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: March 2012 Cover: hardback "a good reference and review" (Doodys)

Excerpt from a book review of Small DNA Tumour Viruses:

"Cancer biology researchers interested in the transforming viruses will find the information contained in Small DNA Tumour Viruses to be highly applicable in terms of its strong molecular biology coverage. Virologists focused on this group of viruses will find this book invaluable for its multiple perspectives and concise summary of a large body of research in this area." from MedicalScienceBooks.com read more ...

Small DNA Tumour Viruses Edited by: Kevin Gaston ISBN: 978-1-904455-99-8 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: March 2012 Cover: hardback "invaluable for its multiple perspectives and concise summary of a large body of research" (MedicalScienceBooks.com)

Excerpt from a book review of RNA Interference and Viruses: Current Innovations and Future Trends:

"Overall, this book provides a timely and useful review of topics relevant to the interface of small RNA biology and virology. Chapters were written to stand alone and are therefore best read individually ... a good addition to institutional libraries." from Eva Gottwein (Chicago, USA) writing in The Quarterly Review of Biology (2012) 87: 66-67. read more ...

RNA Interference and Viruses: Current Innovations and Future Trends Edited by: Miguel Angel Martínez ISBN: 978-1-904455-56-1 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: February 2010 Cover: hardback "a timely and useful review" (Quart. Rev. Biol.)

Ralf G. Dietzgen and Ivan V. Kuzmin present a new book on Rhabdoviruses: Molecular Taxonomy, Evolution, Genomics, Ecology, Host-Vector Interactions, Cytopathology and Control
Written by a select group of world-renowned virologists, this book reviews all of the most recent advances in rhabdovirology providing a timely overview of the field. Most contributions are written from a molecular and genomic perspective and contain expert insights upon which to base future research efforts. Topics covered include: morphology, genome organization, transcription, virus replication, taxonomy, characterization, virus evolution, vesiculovirus, lyssavirus, ephemeroviruses, fish novirhabdoviruses, the sigma viruses of Drosophila, virus-host protein interaction of plant-adapted rhabdoviruses, cereal-infecting rhabdoviruses, and rabies prevention and control including lyssavirus vaccine development. The book is a "must read" for all virologists working on these and related negative sense RNA viruses. A recommended book for all biology, veterinary and medical libraries read more ...

Rhabdoviruses: Molecular Taxonomy, Evolution, Genomics, Ecology, Host-Vector Interactions, Cytopathology and Control Edited by: Ralf G. Dietzgen and Ivan V. Kuzmin ISBN: 978-1-908230-11-9 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: September 2012 Cover: hardback read more ...

Excerpt from a book review of Vaccine Design: Innovative Approaches and Novel Strategies:

"a comprehensive update and review of the most promising strategies and technologies used in vaccine research since the dawn of the genomic era ... a quite effective title worthy of consideration from all those involved with the manufacture of vaccines ... Clearly any laboratory personnel working with vaccines specifically or using related principles of immunology in their work should read this book. Additionally, clinicians with a particular interest in infectious disease prevention can find valuable insight into the lines of investigation that will likely yield a new group of vaccines in the near future. " from Medical Science Books read more ...

Vaccine Design: Innovative Approaches and Novel Strategies Edited by: Rino Rappuoli and Fabio Bagnoli ISBN: 978-1-904455-74-5 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: February 2011 Cover: hardback "a comprehensive update" (Med. Sci. Books)

Excerpt from a book review of Environmental Microbiology: Current Technology and Water Applications:

"This volume provides a good overview of how newer techniques are being used to study environmental microbial populations, primarily in water. It is a very useful starting point for those who are looking for an introduction to some of the methods or need to come up to speed on developments over the last decade or so ... The chapters are very well referenced ... it provides quite a comprehensive and useful look at the applications of a range of methodologies to aquatic microbiology in recent years. " from Jean MacRae (University of Maine, Orono, USA) writing in The Quarterly Review of Biology (2011) 86: 354-355. read more ...

Environmental Microbiology: Current Technology and Water Applications Edited by: Keya Sen and Nicholas J. Ashbolt ISBN: 978-1-904455-70-7 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: January 2011 Cover: hardback "comprehensive and useful" (Quar. Rev. Biol.)