Tuberculosis Bacteriology: Organization and Practice

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Imperial College, London, U.K. Describes current practice and future developments in the laboratory diagnosis of tuberculosis and other mycobacterial diseases. 1st edition: c1985.

Tuberculosis Bacteriology: Organization and Practice

Marine Microbiology, Volume 30

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Written by experts in the field, Marine Microbiology presents the latest experimental techniques in the detail required for modern environmental microbiological research. Chapters start with the introduction and background of a particular method, followed by a concise description of the procedures involved. There is also a list of vendors who supply critical components which includes names, addresses, and websites at the end of each chapter.

Key Features
* Covers both established and novel current methods
* Historical perspective
* Enumeration of autotrophic picoplankton, bacteria and viruses
* Fingerprinting Viral Assemblages by Pulsed Field Gel electrophoresis (PFGE)
* Fluorescence in situ hybridization with rRNA-targeted oligonucleotide probes
* Detection of phytoplankton by remote sensing
* Marine pollution microbiology
* Microbes in extreme environments
* List of suppliers provided at end of each chapter
* Colour plate section

Marine Microbiology, Volume 30

Colonic Microbiota, Nutrition and Health

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This book reviews the microbiology of the human gastrointestinal tract and how its composition and activities may affect host welfare. Drawing on the expertise of internationally recognised authors, a comprehensive account of gut microbiology is given. In particular, the nature of the microbiota, the fermentation process, gut flora modulation through diet (probiotics, prebiotics), molecular approaches for studying the bacteria, health outcomes associated with colonic microbial function and consumer aspects are all detailed. It is now believed that gut function, and colonic bacteria specifically, can play an important role in human nutrition and health. Whilst it has long been realised that the gastrointestinal microbiota can affect host well-being, the full extent of this interaction is only now emerging. This book gives a balanced review of current knowledge on how gut flora can be optimised for improved health and on some of the more important target outcomes. Its contents will therefore be of topical relevance to scientists and students involved in microbiology, gastroenterology, nutrition and the food industry.

Colonic Microbiota, Nutrition and Health

Immunology of Infection, Volume 25

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Established for almost 30 years, Methods in Microbiology is the most prestigious series devoted to techniques and methodology in the field. Now totally revamped, revitalized, with a new format and expanded scope, Methods in Microbiology will continue to provide you with tried and tested, cutting-edge protocols to directly benefit your research.
Immunology of Infection, edited by two of the foremost figures in the field, presents the most appropriate, up-to-date techniques in the detail you require. The layout is structured for ease of reference, and the volume will be essential reading for all researchers working in microbiology, immunology, virology, mycology, and parasitology.
The new volume provides a carefully selected collection of immunological techniques for the microbiologist wishing to study host-pathogen relationships in vivo and in vitro. This multi-authored book has succeeded in bringing together experts from various fields of molecular and cellular immunology who provide ready-to-use recipes for the ex vivo and in vitro analysis of anti-infective immunity.

Key Features
* Focuses on the methods most useful for the microbiologist interested in analysing host-pathogen relationships
* Ready-to-use, tried and tested recipes
* Lists of suppliers provided as appendices to each chapter
* Covers techniques useful for the analysis of human and murine cells
* Includes techniques for the prediction and determination of MHC ligands and T cell epitopes
* Describes the art and science of DNA vaccines
* Essential methods for measuring human cytokine responses
* Covers isolation and propagation of dendritic cells

Immunology of Infection, Volume 25

Adaptive Dynamics of Infectious Diseases: In Pursuit of Virulence Management

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This monograph takes stock of our current knowledge on the evolutionary ecology of infectious diseases, and sets out the goals for the management of virulent pathogens. Throughout the text, the fundamental concepts and techniques underlying the models are carefully explained in a unique series of integrated boxes.

Adaptive Dynamics of Infectious Diseases: In Pursuit of Virulence Management

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