Astrobiology book available now
The new book on Astrobiology edited by André Antunes is available now read more ...Astrobiology: Current, Evolving and Emerging PerspectivesEdited by: André AntunesThis informative and up-to-date book is an invaluable review on current research in astrobiology and is an essential acquisition for anyone involved in this cross-disciplinary field. read more ... (Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists.)
Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. - January 22, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: blogs

Astrobiology
André Antunes presents a new book on Astrobiology: Current, Evolving, and Emerging Perspectives This volume includes contributions from several leading astrobiologists across the globe, providing an overview of their respective fields and highlighting current and emerging topics. Topics of note include: overview of astrobiology, the origin of life, habitability, and future exploration; planetary protection and the application of molecular methodologies for analyzing potential microbial contaminants in space missions; organic matter and biosignatures in space missions; life in impact craters; microbial exploration of...
Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. - January 3, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: blogs

Microbial Biofilms
Arindam Mitra presents a new book on Microbial Biofilms: Current Research and Practical Implications This concise volume is written by highly qualified scientists working on various aspects of biofilms. Under the expert guidance of the editor, respected leaders in their fields present detailed reviews of various aspects of biofilms with a focus on mechanisms of biofilm formation, techniques to study microbial biofilms and applications of biofilms. The book is topical and up-to-date in terms of content and developments in the field. Topics of note include: formation and development of biofilms, novel techniques to study bio...
Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. - January 2, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: blogs

Microbial Ecology review
Excerpt from a book review of Microbial Ecology: Current Advances from Genomics, Metagenomics and Other Omics"The book covers timely content and approaches that can be of use to a good number of laboratory groups around the world ... a base for understanding current -omics approaches in microbial ecology. The chapters are concise and well written, and will serve the intended audience of researchers and advanced students well " from Quarterly Rev. Biol. read more ...Microbial Ecology: Current Advances from Genomics, Metagenomics and Other OmicsEdited by: Diana Marco"easy to read ... applicable to teaching faculty as well as...
Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. - December 4, 2019 Category: Microbiology Source Type: blogs

Microbial Exopolysaccharides review
Excerpt from a book review of Microbial Exopolysaccharides: Current Research and Developments"This (book) will be of immense value for PhD students, postdoctorate students, microbiologists, and experienced scientists ... This is an excellent book covering current research and developments of microbial exopolysaccharides, which are rapidly emerging as new and industrially important biomaterials. The topics are very interesting and will surely appeal to a wide range of readers from PhD students to experienced scientists." from Doodys read more ...Microbial Exopolysaccharides: Current Research and DevelopmentsEdited by: Ö...
Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. - November 26, 2019 Category: Microbiology Source Type: blogs

SUMOylation and Ubiquitination review
Excerpt from a book review of SUMOylation and Ubiquitination: Current and Emerging Concepts"This is a comprehensive and in-depth overview of recent advances in our understanding of the physiological roles and mechanisms of action of these important regulatory covalent modifications. In addition, the book offers a technically rich description of the latest advances in the use of proteomic techniques to study the modification process and identify novel targets ... This is a comprehensive, in-depth resource for persons interested in the processes of ubiquitination and SUMOylation ... the book is at its best as a source of int...
Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. - November 15, 2019 Category: Microbiology Source Type: blogs

Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Pharmaceutical Microbiology Conference to be held April 29 - 30, 2020 in Boston, USA Full details The pharmaceutical microbiology industry has seen many changes during the progression into the 21st century. With advances in rapid microbiological methods, revisions being made to regulations in the industry, enhanced knowledge of the human microbiome, and novel testing methods, innovative approaches in ATMP facilities, this industry is ever expanding. At this conference industry experts discuss and analyze the latest advances and challenges within the industry. Delegates have an opportunity to network with industry professio...
Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. - November 15, 2019 Category: Microbiology Source Type: blogs

Superbugs and Superdrugs Conference
SMi's 22nd Annual Superbugs and Superdrugs Conference This year's event aims to showcase a suite of sessions focused on novel drugs and approaches, particularly highlighting non-traditional and traditional therapies that provide an innovative means to spearhead the issue. The conference will also place significant emphasis on the much-needed support for innovative approaches such as sessions tackling the funding and support and the regulation that provides guidance towards the goal of ameliorating the continued rise of anti-microbial resistance AMR. The conference will bring industry leaders together to discuss the strateg...
Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. - October 24, 2019 Category: Microbiology Source Type: blogs

Lactobacillus Genomics and Metabolic Engineering review
Excerpt from a book review of Lactobacillus Genomics and Metabolic Engineering"a good introduction to the current state of research ... it is a helpful review" from BIOSpektrum read more ...Lactobacillus Genomics and Metabolic EngineeringEdited by: Sandra M. Ruzal"the most relevant aspects of the more than 200 recognized species of the Lactobacillus genus" (ProtoView); "a useful, concise reference book" (Beneficial Microbes) read more ... (Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists.)
Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. - October 23, 2019 Category: Microbiology Source Type: blogs

Chlamydia Biology
Ming Tan, Johannes H. Hegemann and Christine Sütterlin present a new book on Chlamydia Biology: From Genome to Disease This book provides an up-to-date review of the clinical infections caused by the two main human pathogens C. trachomatis and C. pneumoniae, as well as chapters on veterinary Chlamydia species and Chlamydia-related bacteria. Multiple chapters cover cutting-edge developments in Chlamydia research, from the basic biology of the intracellular chlamydial infection to the host immune response and work towards a Chlamydia vaccine. Also highlighted are recent advances in chlamydial genetics and genomics, whic...
Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. - October 21, 2019 Category: Microbiology Source Type: blogs

Bats and Viruses book available now
The new book on Bats and Viruses edited by Eugenia Corrales-Aguilar and Martin Schwemmle is available now read more ...Bats and Viruses: Current Research and Future TrendsEdited by: Eugenia Corrales-Aguilar and Martin SchwemmleAn invaluable reference source for everyone working on bat-borne viruses. read more ... (Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists.)
Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. - October 16, 2019 Category: Microbiology Source Type: blogs

Avian Virology review
Excerpt from a book review of Avian Virology: Current Research and Future Trends"This is a nice introduction to avian virology with basic information on viruses affecting poultry" from Doodys read more ...Avian Virology: Current Research and Future TrendsEdited by: Siba K. SamalAn invaluable reference source for everyone working on avian diseases. It is also highly recommended for all veterinary school and university libraries. read more ... (Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists.)
Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. - October 1, 2019 Category: Microbiology Source Type: blogs