This excellent book provides the first comprehensive review of
Acanthamoeba, with particular emphasis on its biology and pathogenesis. ... This outstanding book presents the current state of research on every aspect of this organism, detailing major advances ... This excellent compilation will serve as an essential reference for parasitologists, microbiologists, immunologists, and physicians ... as well as an invaluable reference for new and experienced researchers who wish to better understand this fascinating organism. This book is the definitive guide to current research on this increasingly important organism. ... This excellent book would be also an indispensable acquisition for every institutional library ... will be in demand for many, many years.
from Zdzislaw Swiderski, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
in Acta Parasitologica 2009 54(3): 288
Further reading:
Acanthamoeba: Biology and PathogenesisLabels: Acanthamoeba, book review, books, parasitology books
Lentiviruses and Macrophages: Molecular and Cellular InteractionsEdited by: Moira Desport
Published: 2010 ISBN: 978-1-904455-60-8
In this timely book, top lentivirus and macrophage specialists comprehensively review cutting-edge topics in the molecular and cellular biology of the lentivirus-macrophage interaction. Topics include lentivirus tropism and disease, macrophage biology, macrophage in HIV-1 infection and disease progression, post-entry restrictions to lentiviral replication, HIV-2 tropism and disease, SHIV model of disease, the felid immunodeficiency viruses, EIAV, small ruminant lentiviruses, bovine lentiviruses, coinfections and superinfections.
Further reading:
Lentiviruses and Macrophages: Molecular and Cellular InteractionsLabels: aids, books, dengue virus, hiv, lentivirus, lentiviruses, new book, virology books, virus books
Borrelia: Molecular Biology, Host Interaction and PathogenesisEdited by: D. Scott Samuels and Justin D. Radolf
Published: 2010 ISBN: 978-1-904455-58-5
A comprehensive guide to Borrelia providing an encyclopedic overview of the molecular biology of this important genus and the pathogenesis of diseases Borellia causes. Leading authorities have contributed chapters on topics such as Borrelia genomics, DNA replication, gene regulation, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolism and physiology, cellular structure, motility and chemotaxis, genetic manipulation, evolutionary genetics, ecology, tick interactions, Lyme disease and relapsing fever pathogenesis, animal models, host response, detection, and vaccines
Further reading:
Borrelia: Molecular Biology, Host Interaction and PathogenesisLabels: books, borrelia, new book
Microbial Population GeneticsEdited by: Jianping Xu
Published: 2010 ISBN: 978-1-904455-59-2
Major current advances in microbial population genetics and genomics. Fundamental concepts, genetic tools and comprehensive reviews of recent data from SNP surveys, whole-genome DNA sequences and microarray hybridizations. Covers broad groups of microorganisms including viruses, bacteria, archaea, fungi, protozoa and algae. A major focus is the application of molecular tools in the study of genetic variation. Topics include microbial systematics, comparative microbial genomics, horizontal gene transfer, pathogenic bacteria, nitrogen-fixing bacteria, cyanobacteria, microalgae, fungi, malaria parasites, viral pathogens and metagenomics.
Further reading:
Microbial Population GeneticsLabels: books, new book, population genetics
Caister Academic Press today announced the forthcoming publication of a new book
Influenza: Molecular Virology.
In this timely book, internationally renowned scientists critically review the current research and the most important discoveries in this highly topical field. Subjects covered include the NS1 protein of influenza A virus, the structure of influenza NS1, influenza B hemagglutinin, influenza A nucleoprotein, influenza A hemagglutinin glycoproteins, the M2 channel, virulence genes of the 1918 H1N1 influenza, influenza virus polymerase, gene diagnostic microarrays, and computer-assisted vaccine design.
Further reading:
Influenza: Molecular VirologyLabels: American Society for Virology, avian flu, books, flu, flu virus, new book
from Fiona L. Henriquez (University of the West of Scotland, Paisley, UK)
writing in Parasites and Vectors (2009) 2: 16 There is an increasing interest and awareness of the free-living amoeba,
Acanthamoeba, over recent years as an opportunistic pathogen of medical importance. The publication of this book is a timely reflection of this current situation. The author is to be congratulated on the provision of such a comprehensive review of the literature concerning all aspects of
Acanthamoeba research. The intention of the author was to provide an essential reference for researchers of infectious diseases. This is achieved and in addition, this book should also be beneficial to students at the university level with a specific interest in microbiology.
This book is certainly a 'must read' for all scientists interested in medical and environmental microbiology. It is a very convincing overview and foundation of what is already known about
Acanthamoeba, but the literature is constantly progressing rapidly and new information is arising about this, until recently, understudied organism.
Further reading:
Acanthamoeba: Biology and PathogenesisLabels: Acanthamoeba, amoeba, Amoebiasis, book review, books, free-living amoeba, opportunistic pathogen, parasites
Pili and Flagella: Current Research and Future TrendsPublisher: Caister Academic Press
Editor: Ken Jarrell
Publication date: August 2009
ISBN: 978-1-904455-48-6
A recommended text for all microbiology laboratories and an essential volume for anyone involved in microbial adhesion, pathogenesis, virulence, structural biology, host colonization and motility.
further informationLab-on-a-Chip Technology: Biomolecular Separation and AnalysisPublisher: Caister Academic Press
Editor: Keith E. Herold and Avraham Rasooly
Publication date: August 2009
ISBN: 978-1-904455-47-9
A skillful selection of topics of exceptional importance to current science ensures that this book will be of major value to a wide range of molecular biologists, clinical scientists, microbiologists, biochemists and anyone interested in LOC technology or developing applications for LOC devices.
further informationLab-on-a-Chip Technology: Fabrication and MicrofluidicsPublisher: Caister Academic Press
Editor: Keith E. Herold and Avraham Rasooly
Publication date: August 2009
ISBN: 978-1-904455-46-2
This comprehensive volume presents the current technologies in the field and includes theoretical and technical information to enable both the understanding of the technology and the reproduction of experiments. The book aims to help the reader to understand current LOC technologies, to perform similar experiments, to design new LOC systems and to develop new methodologies and applications.
further informationBacterial Polysaccharides: Current Innovations and Future TrendsPublisher: Caister Academic Press
Editor: Matthias Ullrich
Publication date: June 2009
ISBN: 978-1-904455-45-5
Essential reading for everyone with an interest in bacterial polysaccharides, from the PhD student to the experienced scientist, as it provides a timely review of the current and most topical areas of research.
further informationMicrobial Toxins: Current Research and Future TrendsPublisher: Caister Academic Press
Editor: Thomas Proft
Publication date: May 2009
ISBN: 978-1-904455-44-8
Written by internationally respected scientists, topics reviewed include: toxins carried by mobile genetic elements, botulinum neurotoxins, anthrax, subtilase cytotoxin, Pasteurella toxin, RTX toxins, vacA toxin, immune evasion toxins and fungal ribotoxins.
further informationAcanthamoeba: Biology and PathogenesisPublisher: Caister Academic Press
Author: Naveed Khan
Publication date: February 2009
ISBN: 978-1-904455-43-1
This book provides the first comprehensive review of Acanthamoeba research to be published. Everything that is known about Acanthamoeba is critically reviewed and divided into easy-to-follow sections.
further informationBacterial Secreted Proteins: Secretory Mechanisms and Role in PathogenesisPublisher: Caister Academic Press
Editor: Karl Wooldridge
Publication date: April 2009
ISBN: 978-1-904455-42-4
The book constitutes a broad and in-depth description of the current knowledge of bacterial protein secretion and its role in pathogenesis. A recommended reference volume for all microbiology libraries.
further informationLactobacillus Molecular Biology: From Genomics to ProbioticsPublisher: Caister Academic Press
Editors: Åsa Ljungh and Torkel Wadström
Publication date: January 2009
ISBN: 978-1-904455-41-7
This major new work focuses on recent research on the molecular biology and genomics of Lactobacillus. Written by an international team of scientists the volume is an essential reference for all medical researchers, dairy technologists, microbiologists and biotechnologists in the academic and industrial sectors.
further informationMycobacterium: Genomics and Molecular BiologyPublisher: Caister Academic Press
Editor: Tanya Parish and Amanda Brown
Publication date: January 2009
ISBN: 978-1-904455-40-0
Expert scientists critically review the current and most recent advances in the genomics and molecular biology of mycobacteria. The focus is on the topical and most relevant aspects and the authors aim to give readers an insight into the current understanding of the subject and the future direction of research.
further informationReal-Time PCR: Current Technology and ApplicationsPublisher: Caister Academic Press
Editor: Julie Logan, Kirstin Edwards and Nick Saunders
Publication date: January 2009
ISBN: 978-1-904455-39-4
This essential manual presents a comprehensive guide to the most up-to-date technologies and applications as well as providing an overview of the theory of this increasingly important technique.
further informationClostridia: Molecular Biology in the Post-genomic EraPublisher: Caister Academic Press
Editors: Holger Brüggemann and Gerhard Gottschalk
Publication date: January 2009
ISBN: 978-1-904455-38-7
The first major focus of the book is the genetics and molecular biology of the major clostridial toxins including: botulinum and tetanus neurotoxins, C. difficile large exotoxins, C. perfringens enterotoxin, pore-forming and binary bacterial toxins. Other topics include: molecular epidemiology of C. botulinum and C. difficile, metabolic networks in C. acetobutylicum, development of genetic knock-out systems for clostridia, surface structures, anti tumor potential of clostridia, and antibiotic resistance determinants in C. difficile.
further informationPlant Pathogenic Bacteria: Genomics and Molecular BiologyPublisher: Caister Academic Press
Editor: Robert W. Jackson
Publication date: January 2009
ISBN: 978-1-904455-37-0
With contributions from some of the pioneering bacterial plant pathogen genome sequencers, this book is essential reading for every plant pathogen researcher, from the PhD student to the experienced scientist, as it provides a timely review of the current and most topical areas of research.
further informationMicrobial Production of Biopolymers and Polymer Precursors: Applications and PerspectivesPublisher: Caister Academic Press
Editor: Bernd H. A. Rehm
Publication date: January 2009
ISBN: 978-1-904455-36-3
Topics include the biochemistry and genetics of biosynthesis of xanthan, alginate, cellulose, cyanophycin, poly(gamma-glutamic acid), levan, hyaluronic acid, organic acids, oligosaccharides and polysaccharides, and polyhydroxyalkanoates. A recommended book for all biotechnology and microbiology laboratories.
further informationLabels: books, flagella, lab on a chip, pili, publications