Microbiology of Extreme Soils

Microbiology of Extreme Soils (Soil Biology)
by J.D. Rummel (Foreword), Patrice Dion (Editor), Chandra Shekhar Nautiyal (Editor)

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Hardcover: 370 pages
Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (December 18, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 3540742301

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This volume provides a comprehensive coverage of the principal extreme soil ecosystems of natural and anthropogenic origin. Extreme soils oppose chemical or physical limits to colonization by most soil organisms and present the microbiologist with exciting opportunities.
Described here are fascinating environments, such as permafrost, saline, arid and geothermal soils, peatlands, subsurface geomaterial rich in sulfidic ore, Martian soils, hydrocarbon-contaminated hot desert and Antarctic soils, as well as fire-impacted, heavy-metal and radionuclide contaminated soils. Those environments lend themselves both to timely descriptions of colonizing organisms and their activities, and to thoughtful examination of community structure and microbial evolution. Extreme soils provide invaluable examples of microbial adaptations in coping with hostile habitats. Being home to a remarkable diversity, they are ideal models for scientific exploration and propose solutions to biotechnology and bioremediation challenges.

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Parasites And Allergy

Parasites And Allergy (Chemical Immunology)
by Monique Capron (Editor), Francois Trottein (Editor)

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Hardcover: 201 pages
Publisher: Not Avail; 1 edition (January 30, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 3805579748

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Universite de Lille 2, France. Text presents contributions to new directions of research for successful immunization against helminths and the prevention of inflammatory responses in allergic and autoimmune diseases. Topics include the mutual influence of nematode infection and allergy, and more. For researchers.

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Alicyclobacillus: Thermophilic Acidophilic Bacilli

Alicyclobacillus: Thermophilic Acidophilic Bacilli
by A. Yokota (Editor), T. Fujii (Editor), K. Goto (Editor)

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Hardcover: 259 pages
Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (April 18, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 4431698493

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Thermophilic acidophilic spore-forming bacteria Alicyclobacillus can grow at low pH and at moderately high temperatures such as 40°C. Some of the species are known to cause spoilage of acidic beverages and produce medicinal odors. However, they do not produce gas or cause any change in the appearance of the beverage container, and therefore the spoilage is discovered only when the consumer opens and begins to consume the product. Fortunately, Alicyclobacillus are not pathogenic bacteria, but they are troublesome, not only for consumers but also for beverage producers, because no effective control methods have yet been developed. It is against this background and in recognition of the importance and urgency of the problem that International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) Japan has published this book, bringing together new insights on the topic together with research published to date

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ABC Proteins: From Bacteria to Man

ABC Proteins: From Bacteria to Man
by I Barry Holland (Editor), Susan P. C. Cole (Editor), Karl Kuchler (Editor), Christopher F. Higgins (Editor)

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Hardcover: 672 pages
Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (December 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0123525519

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ABC Proteins is an in-depth, up-to-date analysis of all that is known about the subject to date. It discusses and compares evolution, biology and mechanism of action of all known ABC proteins, including the first structural studies as well as clinical implications. It will be useful to anyone trying to stay abreast of the latest findings. This book is sure to become a classic and will regularly be updated.

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