Bacterial Cell-to-Cell Communication: Role in Virulence and Pathogenesis

Bacterial Cell-to-Cell Communication: Role in Virulence and Pathogenesis (Advances in Molecular and Cellular Microbiology)
By Donald R. Demuth, Richard Lamont

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* Hardcover: 330 pages
* Publisher: Cambridge University Press (March 6, 2006)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0521846382

Book Description
Many bacterial diseases are caused by organisms growing together as communities or biofilms. These microorganisms have the capacity to coordinately regulate specific sets of genes by sensing and communicating amongst themselves utilizing a variety of signals. This book examines the mechanisms of quorum sensing and cell-to-cell communication in bacteria and the roles that these processes play in regulating virulence, bacterial interactions with host tissues, and microbial development. Recent studies suggest that microbial cell-to-cell communication plays an important role in the pathogenesis of a variety of disease processes.

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Introduction to Fungi

Introduction to Fungi, 3rd edition
By John Webster, Roland Weber

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* Hardcover: 846 pages
* Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 3 edition (March 5, 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0521807395

Book Description
This new edition of the universally acclaimed textbook on fungal biology has been completely re-written, to take account of recent progress in the taxonomy, cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, pathology and ecology of the fungi. Features of taxonomic relevance are integrated with natural functions, including their relevance to human affairs. Special emphasis is placed on the biology and control of human and plant pathogens, providing a vital link between fundamental and applied mycology. The emphasis throughout is on whole-organism biology from an integrated, multidisciplinary perspective.

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