Horizontal Gene Transfer

Horizontal Gene Transfer, Second Edition
by Michael Syvanen (Author), Clarence I. Kado (Author)

Product Details:
* Hardcover: 445 pages
* Publisher: Academic Press; 2 edition (January 2002)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0126801266

Book Description:
The second edition of Horizontal Gene Transfer has been organized to provide a concise and up-to-date coverage of the most important discoveries in this fascinating field. Written by the most prominent gene transfer and genome analytical scientists, this book details experimental evidence for the phenomenon of horizontal gene transfer and discusses further evidence provided by the recent completion of genomic sequences from Archea, Bacteria, and Eucarya members. The relevance of horizontal gene transfer to plant and metazoan taxonomy, GM foods, antibiotic resistance, paleontology, and phylogenetic reconstruction is also explored. Horizontal Gene Transfer is essential for microbiologists, geneticists, biochemists, evolutionary biologists, infectious disease specialists, paleontologists, ecologists, and researchers working in plant/animal systematics and agriculture with an interest in gene transfer. This includes scientific researchers from government and industry concerned with the release of genetically modified organisms.

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Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion

Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (Wiley Series in Corrosion)
by Brenda J. Little (Author), Jason S. Lee (Author)

Product Details:
* Hardcover: 279 pages
* Publisher: Wiley-Interscience (March 30, 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0471772763

Book Description
A multi-disciplinary, multi-industry overview of microbiologically influenced corrosion, with strategies for diagnosis and control or prevention
Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion helps engineers and scientists understand and combat the costly failures that occur due to microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC). This book combines recent findings from diverse disciplines into one comprehensive reference. Complete with case histories from a variety of environments, it covers:
* Biofilm formation
* Causative organisms, relating bacteria and fungi to corrosion mechanisms for groups of metals
* Diagnosing and monitoring MIC
* Electrochemical techniques, with an overview of methods for detection of MIC
* The impact of alloying elements, including antimicrobial metals, and design features on MIC
* MIC of non-metallics
* Strategies for control or prevention of MIC, including engineering, chemical, and biological approaches

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