Once feared as a deadly intracellular bacterium with the extraordinary capacity to survive a wide array of arduous external stressors, Listeria monocytogenes is increasingly recognized as a preferred vector for delivering anti-infective and anti-cancer vaccine molecules. A reliable, single-source reference on the fundamental aspects of this bacterium is crucial to support future study and further the advancement of biomedical sciences and intervention strategies. Drawn from an international panel of scientists with notable expertise in their respective fields, the Handbook...
Once feared as a deadly intracellular bacterium with the extraordinary capacity to survive a wide array of arduous external stressors, Listeria mon...
One of the most effective ways to control and prevent human foodborne infections is to implement a pathogen surveillance system. Addressing the biology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis of more than 60 microorganisms, Molecular Detection of Foodborne Pathogens demonstrates how implement a surveillance system that uses state-of-the-art molecular techniques to quickly detect and identify bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic pathogens. Each chapter contains a concise review of the discussed pathogen; a detailed description of current molecular procedures for its detection and identification...
One of the most effective ways to control and prevent human foodborne infections is to implement a pathogen surveillance system. Addressing the bio...
An Indispensable Roadmap for Nucleic Acid Preparation
Although Friedrich Miescher described the first isolation of nucleic acid in 1869, it was not until 1953 that James Watson and Francis Crick successfully deciphered the structural basis of DNA duplex. Needless to say, in the years since, enormous advances have been made in the study of nucleic acids, and these have become a cornerstone for all branches of modern biological sciences.
The Handbook of Nucleic Acid Purification provides researchers and students with an...
An Indispensable Roadmap for Nucleic Acid Preparation
Although Friedrich Miescher described the first isolation of nucleic...
Traditionally, laboratory identification of parasites has relied upon various phenotypic procedures that detect their morphological, biological, and immunological features. Because these procedures tend to be time-consuming and technically demanding, molecular methods based on nucleic acid amplification technologies have been increasingly utilized for rapid, sensitive, and specific characterization of parasites. The large number of original and modified molecular protocols that have been developed over the years creates a dilemma for those attempting to adopt the most appropriate protocol for...
Traditionally, laboratory identification of parasites has relied upon various phenotypic procedures that detect their morphological, biological, and i...
Security sensitive microbes (viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites) and toxins, which are often referred to as the select agents and toxins, have the capacity to cause serious illness and death in humans, animals, and plants. Throughout history, these microbes and toxins have been exploited in one form or another as biowarfare and bioterror agents that create fear and panic well beyond any actual physical damages they might cause. Manual of Security Sensitive Microbes and Toxins provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art coverage of microbes and toxins of biosecurity concern....
Security sensitive microbes (viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites) and toxins, which are often referred to as the select agents and toxins, have...
Molecular Detection of Animal Viral Pathogens presents expert summaries on state-of-the-art diagnostic approaches for major animal viral pathogens, with a particular emphasis on identification and differentiation at the molecular level.
Written by specialists in related research areas, each chapter provides a concise overview of an individual virus or group concerning its
Classification
Morphology
Genome organization
Epidemiology
Clinical features
Diagnosis
Sample collection and preparation...
Molecular Detection of Animal Viral Pathogens presents expert summaries on state-of-the-art diagnostic approaches for major animal...
Resulting from ingestion of inappropriately prepared or stored foods containing pathogenic viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites, foodborne infections have become a significant source of human morbidity and mortality worldwide in recent decades. This may be largely attributable to the remarkable popularity of convenient, ready-to-eat food products, the dramatic expansion of international food trades, and the continuing growth of immuno-suppressed population groups. Although anti-microbial treatments have played a crucial part in the control of foodborne infections in the past, the...
Resulting from ingestion of inappropriately prepared or stored foods containing pathogenic viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites, foodborne infect...
Tumors and Cancers: Brain - Central Nervous System provides succinct reviews of neoplastic growths disrupting normal functions of affected structures. Each chapter presents a state of the art summary of tumor/cancer of a particular type in relation to its biology, epidemiology, disease mechanisms, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.
Tumors and Cancers: Brain - Central Nervous System provides succinct reviews of neoplastic growths disrupting normal functions of affected...
Handbook of Foodborne Diseases presents 100 of the most common foodborne diseases due to viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites as well as foodborne toxins of microbial, seafood, plant and environmental origins. Each chapter presents a state of art review on one type of pathogen or toxin in relation to its classification, biology, epidemiology, clinical features, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and prevention, together with a concise discussion on further research requirement that is critical for the ultimate eradication/elimination of foodborne infections and...
Handbook of Foodborne Diseases presents 100 of the most common foodborne diseases due to viruses, bacteria, fungi and par...
Tumors and Cancers: Head - Neck - Heart - Lung - Gut is a succinct review of neoplastic growths disrupting normal functions of affected organs. Each chapter presents a state of the art summary of tumor/cancer of a particular organ/type in relation to its biology, epidemiology, disease mechanisms, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.
Tumors and Cancers: Head - Neck - Heart - Lung - Gut is a succinct review of neoplastic growths disrupting normal functions of affected or...
