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The success of laboratory experiments relies heavily on the technical ability of the bench scientist, with the aid of “tricks-of-the-trade”, to generate consistent and reliable data. Regrettably, however, these invaluable “tricks-of-the-trade” are frequently omitted from scientific publications. This paucity of practical information relating to the conduct of laboratory bacteriology experiments creates a gaping void in the pertinent literature.Methods in Practical L… More >>
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This book considers the rapid microbiological techniques that are now increasingly used in industry as alternatives to more conventional methods. Although many of the pioneering studies in this field have taken place in clinical laboratories, the materials listed and organisms sought for foods, beverages and pharmaceuticals are much more varied. In this volume, leading experts from research and industry review the wide variety of approaches that are needed in an ind… More >>
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The methods currently used for the study of aquatic bacteria are described in detail in this book. The text deals with the practical aspect of the subject appropriate to newcomers in the field. The book has been divided into four sections which deal with basic techniques, specialized environments and taxonomic groups, and the activity of aquatic bacteria…. More >>
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Rhizobia are bacteria which inhabit the roots of plants in the pea family and “fix” atmospheric nitrogen for plant growth. They are thus of enormous economic importance internationally and the subject of intense research interest. Handbook for Rhizobia is a monumental book of practical methods for working with these bacteria and their plant hosts. Topics include the general microbiological properties of rhizobia and their identification, their potential as symbionts… More >>
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Health Protection Agency, London, UK. Presents an introduction to the principles of bacterial genomics, with applications of genomics to diagnostic bacteriology. Discusses how genomics has and will reshape clinical bacteriology. For researchers…. More >>
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Cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, commonly occur in a variety of water types throughout the world. A variable but high proportion of the cyanobacterial blooms and scums, which can develop annually in lakes, reservoirs, canals and slow-flowing rivers contain potent toxins. Although animal poisonings and human health problems associated with the ingestion of, or contact with, cyanobacterial scums have long been recognised, a developing understanding of the health ha… More >>
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Computational Genomics: Current Methods outlines the major issues and techniques that have emerged in genomics and bioinformatics over the last few years. It is aimed at the advanced reader and presents the most recent and up-to-date applications, technologies and resources.
It opens with an overview of the current state of comparative genomics and an account of the issues involved in the analysis of newly sequenced genomes. Other topics cover the recent methods … More >>
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This text presents a new technique for detecting microorganisms, specifically bacteria found in all levels of the biosphere. It also discusses methods for enzymatic release of these microbes as well as their interactions in all ecosystems. Drawings and micrographs help to illustrate this concept.
Part one is devoted to the mechanisms of adherence. The second part discusses microbial ecology and the bacterial population of tissues as well as both land and aquatic … More >>