Microbiology (non-medical)

This book gives an overview of the physiology, health, safety and functional aspects of microorganisms present in food and fermented foods.

This book covers the state-of-the-art of microalgae physiology and biochemistry (and the several -omics).

This book describes the complex processes involved in styrene degradation by microbes, including highly adaptive microorganisms, the various enzymes involved in styrene biodegradation, new styrene-catabolic routes, novel regulatory mechanisms, and the genes coding for styrene metabolizing enzymes.

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi are obligate root symbionts that impact plant growth, productivity and competitiveness.

Epigenetic modification of cellular genomes is a fascinating means of regulating tissue- and cell type-specific gene expression in all developmental stages of the life of an organism.

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There has been a resurgence of interest in environmental friendly, sustainable and organic cultural practices that warrants high yield and quality in agricultural crops.

Foodborne illnesses caused by zoonotic pathogens associated with wildlife hosts are an emerging microbial food safety concern.

This book focuses on the importance of human antimicrobial peptides (AMP) in keeping the host healthy and preventing infectious diseases.

Tocelebrate the 40th anniversary of the discovery of Natural Killer (NK) cells,this volume focuses on the recent advances in our understanding of NK cell developmentand differentiation and their acquisition of functional properties, as well asthe latest models for NK-cell analysis in mice and applications in clinicalmedicine.

This volume brings together recent developments in quasispecies theory extended to variable environments and practical applications in elucidating viral dynamics and treatment designs.

Antenna Mutants, Domestication, by Roberto BassiHeterotrophic Cultivation, by William McCaffreyChlorella for industrial applications: Advances and prospective, by Feng ChenCarotinoide, by Carola GriehlEngineering the algal chloroplast for synthesis of therapeutic proteins, by Saul PurtonDesign Concepts and recent developments of photobioreactors, by Clemens PostenEfficiency of flat plate reactors, by Mario TrediciMeasuring modelling and control, by Olivier BernardMicroalgae in Life Support Systems, by Klaus SlenzkaHeterotrophic oil production, by Makato Watanabe

This book focuses on innovative experimental and computational approaches for charting interaction networks in bacterial species.

This Brief provides a comprehensive overview of Trypanosoma cruzi, a parasite that is traditionally considered as exclusively vectorborne, but can be foodborne, and may lead to outbreaks of Chagas disease in consumers.

This volume is devoted to the application of microorganisms in medical treatment and health protection.

This book focuses on the use of microorganisms in relation to agriculture, aquaculture and related fields, ranging from biofertilizers to poultry production.

This book discusses the use of microorganisms for improving nutrient quality and producing healthier foods.

This book provides a timely review of concepts in plant disease management involving microbial soil suppressiveness and organic amendments.

This edited volume focuses on parasite-host relationships and the behavioral changes parasites may trigger in their hosts.

Epstein Barr virus (EBV) was discovered as the first human tumor virus around 50 years ago.

Epstein Barr virus (EBV) was discovered as the first human tumor virus around 50 years ago.

This book provides ample knowledge and better understanding of Streptococcus pyogenes and their superantigens.

This book presents a comprehensive study of the handling of fresh fruits in the developing world from harvesting to the shelf.

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), the sixth most prevalent cancer worldwide, remains a very difficult disease to treat and cure despite intensive investigation into molecular etiologies and tumor progression pathways.

This volume provides in-depth reviews of model systems that exemplify the arms race in host-pathogen interactions.

This unique book summarizes current knowledge on co-development of infectious diseases and cancer.

This book is the second volume of a two-volume set summarizing 40 years of key research findings directly related to metal-resistant Cupriavidus/Ralstonia (Betaproteobacteria).

This book is the first volume of a two-volume set summarizing 40 years of key research findings directly related to metal-resistant Cupriavidus/Ralstonia (Betaproteobacteria).

This Brief concerns the chemical risk in food products from the viewpoint of microbiology.

The present work focuses on the diagnosis of TB, covering all its possible ways.

This new edition highlights the numerous advances made in the field of microbial endocrinology over the last five years.

Algae offer potential to produce renewable chemicals and fuels using solar energy and carbon dioxide from atmosphere or in flue gases while simultaneously reducing the generation of greenhouse gases.

This book provides a timely review of strategies for coping with polluted ecosystems by employing bacteria, fungi and algae.

This book provides a detailed description and analysis of the reduction and metabolism of metals and metalloids by sulfate reducing bacteria.

This volume thoroughly covers HIV-1 antiretrovirals currently in clinical use, together with their advantages and limitations.

The respiratory tract is a frequent target of infections caused by a wide range of organisms.

This brief gives a concise overview of nanoparticles and their microbial toxicity.

This book investigates the potential medical benefits natural biomaterials can offer in developing countries by analyzing the case of Bolivia.

This comprehensive book details the most recent advances in the microalgae biological sciences and engineering technologies for biomass and biofuel production in order to meet the ongoing need for new and affordable sources of food, chemicals and energy for future generations.

This brief reports about safety protocols in the food producing industry.

This book provides an overview of the underlying sex-based and hormone-based differences in immunity, wound healing and pharmacokinetics, while also exploring how pregnancy affects immunity.

This Brief focuses on Listeria monocytogenes, from isolation methods and characterization (including whole genome sequencing), to manipulation and control.

This is the fourth updated and revised edition of a well-received book that emphasises on fungal diversity, plant productivity and sustainability.

This book contains essential knowledge on the preparation, control, logistics, dispensing and use of medicines.

This volume presents a collection of reviews derived from work presented at the Aegean Conference: "e;5th Crossroads Between Innate and Adaptive Immunity"e;.

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This book provides an up-to-date review of the biology of myxozoans, which represent a divergent clade of endoparasitic cnidarians.

The world of halophiles is quite diverse and their representatives in three domains of life i.

This book explains the formation of biofilm on materials surfaces in an industrial setting.

This volume describes the various applications of entomopathogenic soil microorganisms in the management and control of the devastating lepidopteran pest.