"This book represents a most thorough and comprehensive review of current research into the genetics, biology, host-parasite interactions and developments in the treatment of Leishmaniasis. The chapters are contributed by many eminent researchers in the field, and thus it contains the most recent research and developments relating to this organism.

... This book represents a most valuable reference for any scientist who wishes to expand their knowledge and understanding of current research into this important parasitic infection, I feel that it is a must for the library of any individual undertaking research into this disease." ... read more

from Richard Bradbury (Microbiology Department, Royal Hobart Hospital) writing in Aus. J. Med. Sci. 2009 30(1): 25-26

Further reading: Leishmania: After The Genome

Labels: leishmania, leishmaniasis, parasites, parasitic infections

Writing in the journal Microbiology Today (Society for General Microbiology, UK), Simon L. Croft of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK, reviews a new book on Leishmania published by Caister Academic Press:

"The volume is up-to-date; the genome was published in 2005 and the most recent references in the book were published in 2007. There is a richness of information - chapters on gene regulation and the metabolome are particularly engaging ... Let us enjoy a volume that provides a valuable overview of the molecular biology and biochemistry of these fascinating parasites, their metabolic pathways, differentiation process, and their surface molecules"
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The journal "Parasites and Vectors" (2008 1: 11) has recently published a review of the new book Leishmania: After The Genome. Here are some extracts from the review:

" ...a mandatory text for PhD students ... the editors have done well in securing high quality contributions from most of the top leishmaniasis research laboratories in the world. The composition of the text is essentially an expert set of contemporary reviews which give a snapshot of research as it stands now, shortly after completion of the Leishmania genome. Many of the reviews have annotated large data sets into comprehensive tables and information-rich diagrams, which confirm its utility as a reference text ... "

Further reading: Leishmania: After The Genome

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