Microbe-vector Interactions in Vector-borne Diseases

Microbe-vector Interactions in Vector-borne Diseases (Society for General Microbiology Symposia)
by Stephen H. Gillespie (Editor), Geoffrey L. Smith (Editor), Anne Osbourn (Editor)

Product Details:
* Hardcover: 396 pages
* Publisher: Cambridge University Press (May 10, 2004)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 052184312X

Book Description
Several billion people are at daily risk of life-threatening vector-borne diseases such as malaria, trypanosomiasis and dengue. This volume describes the way in which the causal pathogens of such diseases interact with the vectors that transmit them, detailing the biological adaptations that enable pathogens to live with their vectors and, in some circumstances, to control them. This knowledge has led to novel preventative strategies in the form of antibiotics and new vaccines which are targeted not at the pathogen itself but at its specific vector.

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Molecular Diagnostics

Molecular Diagnostics
by George Patrinos (Editor), Wilhelm Ansorge (Editor)

Product Details:
* Hardcover: 488 pages
* Publisher: Academic Press (June 6, 2005)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0125466617

Book Description
Molecular Diagnostics covers current molecular biological techniques used to identify the underlying molecular defects in inherited disease. Although an increasing number of laboratories, both academic and private are moving in that direction, there are only a few books in the existing literature, and they deal only partly with diagnosis at the molecular level. Each chapter includes the principle and a brief description of the technique, followed by exmples from the authors' own epertise. Contributors are well-known experts in their field, and derive from a variety of disciplines, to ensure breadth and depth of coverage.
* Examines widely used molecular biology techniques to screen for genetic defects causing inherited disorders
* Includes state-of-the-art techniques for the detection of the underlying genetic heterogeneity leading to inherited disorders
* Identification of genetically modified organisms (GMO's)
* Forensic analysis and every-day issues in a diagnostic laboratory
* Discusses ethics, genetic counselling and quality management

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