Book review: Microbial Biofilms
"succeeds in providing a broad overview ... this is a compilation of work by world-renowned investigators, it provides accurate, up-to-date information. Well-organized figures are present throughout the chapters ... a useful guide for students or those new to the biofilm field ... the compilation of methods for studying biofilms is useful to those planning on pursuing this field" from Doodys read more ... Microbial Biofilms: Current Research and Practical ImplicationsEdited by: Arindam Mitra"for graduate students and researchers" (Ringgold) read more ... (Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists.)
Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. - December 10, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: blogs

Lyme Disease and Relapsing Fever Spirochetes
The book on Lyme Disease and Relapsing Fever Spirochetes edited by Justin D. Radolf and D. Scott Samuels has been delivered to our distributors and is available for immediate dispatch read more ... Lyme Disease and Relapsing Fever Spirochetes: Genomics, Molecular Biology, Host Interactions and Disease PathogenesisEdited by: Justin D. Radolf and D. Scott SamuelsIndispensable for anyone involved in Borrelia and Lyme disease research and is highly recommended for microbiologists, immunologists, and physicians with an interest in spirochetes, vector-borne illness, or emerging infectious diseases. read more ...Suggested reading...
Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. - December 6, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: blogs

Book Review: Insect Molecular Virology
Insect Molecular Virology: Advances and Emerging Trends "This multiauthored book elegantly brings together international leading authors for 11 chapters on advanced and emerging topics in insect molecular virology ... a timely publication that sets the basis for future research directions ... a powerful reminder that basic research, including insect viruses, can lead to innovative therapeutical applications and is thus of paramount importance for human health ... In summary, this is an excellent primer on some of the most exciting and innovative research in insect molecular virology. I would recommend it to all researchers...
Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. - November 20, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: blogs

Review of Microbiota: Current Research and Emerging Trends
Please see the following review of Microbiota: Current Research and Emerging Trends "... international group of experts to provide an overview ... a very interesting book ... It will be of interest to a broad range of people including physicians, psychiatrists, nutritionists, immunologists, and environmental microbiologists. It is well written with good continuity between the chapters. Each chapter is supported by effective illustrations and charts plus an extensive reference list. " from SIMB News read more ... (Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists.)
Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. - October 28, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: blogs

Lyme Disease and Relapsing Fever Spirochetes
Justin D. Radolf and D. Scott Samuels present a new book on Lyme Disease and Relapsing Fever Spirochetes: Genomics, Molecular Biology, Host Interactions and Disease Pathogenesis Written by renowned scientists who have made seminal contributions to the field, this book contains an expansive treatment of the options to track live spirochetes and evaluate gene expression in ticks and mice, provides insights into the workings of the flagellar motor, presents up-to-date research on the modulation of gene expression, and reviews recent studies on the network of regulatory pathways. The volume highlights and describes in detail t...
Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. - October 9, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: blogs

Veterinary Vaccines
Laurel J. Gershwin and Amelia R. Woolums present a new book on Veterinary Vaccines: Current Innovations and Future Trends This concise book captures the essence of current and future shifts in vaccine development research that will likely transform our understanding of methods to stimulate specific and protective immune responses to infectious diseases, and to offer improved therapeutic applications for oncology patients. The book opens with a chapter on reverse vaccinology and systems vaccinology approaches that should lead to more effective vaccines with fewer side effects. This is followed by a chapter describing rece...
Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. - September 23, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: blogs

Chlamydia book review
"... describe(s) new work that is underway in all aspects of chlamydiae biology, genetics and genomics, and host immune responses to chlamydiae ... The authors are noted experts on chlamydiae biology and genetics ... The chapters are well organized, flowing from epidemiology and clinical manifestations to biology, genetics and genomics, immunity, vaccines, interaction with the microbiome, and finally veterinary and animal models of chlamydia ... a current and comprehensive summary of Chlamydia research to clinicians and researchers alike." from Doodys read more ...Suggested reading: Chlamydia Biology: From Genome to Diseas...
Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. - September 22, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: blogs

Astrobiology book review
"Anyone who has always been enthusiastic and interested in space travel, biology, chemistry and interdisciplinary research should get this book - here they will get many answers and new impressions of the exciting research field of astrobiology ... The book is a very good introduction to interested readers who want to get to know the field of astrobiology. Experienced astrobiologists get an up-to-date insight into current topics and research work, such as the EU-funded MASE (Mars analogues for space exploration project). You can read the book without a break or in stages and bring a piece of space research into your labora...
Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. - September 18, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: blogs

Climate Change and Microbial Ecology
Jürgen Marxsen presents a new book on Climate Change and Microbial Ecology: Current Research and Future Trends (Second Edition) In the first edition of this acclaimed book, a broad range of renowned scientists reviewed the most important hot-topics in the area of climate change and microbial ecology, thus providing a timely and authoritative overview of this increasingly important area. Climate change is continuing unabated and this new, expanded edition contains revised and updated chapters and the addition of four new chapters covering more of the topical fields in this important area of climate science. This is an ...
Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. - September 7, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: blogs

Methylotrophs book review
Please see the following review of Methylotrophs and Methylotroph Communities "Each chapter is well organised, concise, and indicative of the commitment and involvement of the authors as well as the researchers cited in the chapters. Through the presentation of biochemical, physiological and systematic data this book highlights the diversity of methylotrophs, their functions, and their potential applications and will be of interest to many of the members of SIMB." from SIMB News 70(2): 64-65. read more ... (Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists.)
Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. - July 29, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: blogs

Alphaherpesviruses publication
Our new book on Alphaherpesviruses is now available read more ...Suggested reading: Alphaherpesviruses: Molecular Biology, Host Interactions and Control (Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists.)
Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. - July 25, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: blogs

Alphaherpesviruses
A new book on Alphaherpesviruses: Molecular Biology, Host Interactions and Control Since the last edition of this volume in 2011, our understanding of the alphaherpesviruses has significantly advanced creating the need for this new book that distils the most important new information to provide a timely overview. Chapters are written by well-respected researchers, each offering their perspectives on the current state of the field, using herpes simplex virus as the main focus. Topics covered include: genomics; entry into the cell; genome delivery from the cell periphery to the nucleus; the fate of the genome in the nucleus;...
Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. - July 17, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: blogs

Legionellosis
The book on Legionellosis Diagnosis and Control in the Genomic Era edited by Jacob Moran-Gilad and Rachel E. Gibbs has been delivered to our distributors and is available for immediate dispatch read more ... Suggested reading: Legionellosis Diagnosis and Control in the Genomic Era (Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists.)
Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. - July 8, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: blogs

Chlamydia book: versatile, well-researched, but also coherent
Chlamydia book: a versatile, well-researched, but also coherent insight into a topic that stimulates and enables the reader to continue reading in the original literature. The book as a whole is recommended to research students and doctoral students as an introduction to the world of chlamydiology and scientists as current guidance from BiospektrumSuggested reading: Chlamydia Biology: From Genome to Disease (Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists.)
Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. - July 7, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: blogs

Legionellosis Diagnosis and Control in the Genomic Era
Jacob Moran-Gilad and Rachel E. Gibbs present a new book on Legionellosis Diagnosis and Control in the Genomic Era With chapters written by a diverse array of specialists, this book exemplifies the dynamic nature of Legionella and illustrates many new methods such as genomics that have revolutionised this area of science. Written by internationally-recognised scientists under the expert guidance of the editors this volume covers the epidemiology and ecology of Legionella, diagnosis and treatment of legionellosis and presents reviews of current and emerging concepts and new advances in Legionella research. This detailed and...
Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. - July 3, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: blogs