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  • Human Microbiologyby Simon Hardy

    CRC Press 2002; US$ 37.95

    Demystifying the increasing reportage of human infections, this book examines the biology of microorganisms and considers the key features of those that cause illness as well as those that do not. Useful for anyone studying biological science more...

  • Where the Germs Areby Nicholas Bakalar

    John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003; US$ 24.95

    A guided tour through the strange and sometimes dangerous microscopic world Germs are everywhere--in our intestines and on our skin as well as on kitchen counters, public toilets, doorknobs, and just about everything else. Why are there so many microorganisms? Which ones are dangerous? And how can we avoid the ones that will make us sick? This entertaining and informative book provides the answers. Profiling a rogue's gallery of harmful germs--from the influenza virus, salmonella, and herpes to hepatitis, tuberculosis, and HIV--as well as helpful microbes (we actually need E. Coli and other bacteria for proper digestion), the book reveals how different germs interact with the human body and what happens when they do. Nicholas Bakalar (New York,... more...

  • Human Polyomavirusesby Kamel Khalili; Gerald L. Stoner

    John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2004; US$ 235.95

    Human Polyomaviruses Molecular and Clinical perspectives Edited by Kamel Khalili and Gerald L. Stoner Our understanding of human polyomaviruses has evolved profoundly in the last fifteen years, creating an urgent need for an updated resource. Drs. Khalili and Stoner have collected the contributions of renowned researchers and clinicians in this cutting-edge volume. Human Polyomaviruses: Molecular and Clinical Perspectives presents in-depth analyses, comprehensive reviews, and timely assessments of recent discoveries and ongoing controversies focused on these important viral pathogens. Beginning with an historical perspective, this book covers up-to-date investigations into the molecular biology and pathogenesis of human polyomaviruses. All... more...

  • Handbook of Microbiological Quality Control Pharmaceuticalsby R. Baird; N Hodges

    CRC Press 2000; US$ 149.95

    This book is a practical guide to techniques used in microbial quality assurance in the pharmaceutical industry. It aims to fill the gap in the literature between food and medical microbiology techniques books. more...

  • Prions: Concept, Biology, and Applications in Biotechnologyby Claudio Soto

    CRC Press 2005; US$ 149.95

    The current interest in prion diseases has been fueled by the panic that originated from the appearance of a new variant of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and the evidence linking it to human exposure to the bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) agent. Peer-reviewed to assure accuracy, this book describes the science, concepts, hypothesis, and mechanisms of prion disease transmission. It covers human and animal prion diseases, their incidence, prevalence, origin, and clinical and neuropathologic characteristics. The author provides scientific facts and a clear explanation of the relevance and implications of the findings for science in general. more...

  • HIV and AIDSby K. E. Nye; J.M. Parkin

    BIOS Scientific Publishers 2003; US$ 64.05

    A comprehensive account of HIV and AIDS, the management of the disease and potential vaccines. This book is essential reading for medical students and clinicians, and of major interest to students and researchers in the life sciences. more...

  • Understanding Germ Warfareby Editors of Scientific American

    Warner 2002; US$ 8.99

    Written for the popular reader, this small volume contains short chapters on the science behind germ warfare. How diseases occur, the creation and use of vaccines, viral genomics, and resistance to antibiotics are some of the topics. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR more...

  • Varicella Zosters - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet Referencesby James N. Parker; Philip M. Parker

    ICON Group International Inc. 2003; US$ 34.95

    This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to varicella zosters. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to varicella zosters. If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste... more...

  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet Referencesby James N. Parker; Philip M. Parker

    ICON Group International Inc. 2003; US$ 98.95

    This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to human immunodeficiency virus. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to human immunodeficiency virus. If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally,... more...

  • Dormancy and Low Growth States in Microbial Diseaseby Anthony Coates; Brian Henderson; Michael Wilson; Sir Anthony Coates; Michael Curtis

    Cambridge University Press 2003; US$ 44.00

    Many bacteria survive infection of their host in a low growth state, including the classic persistent infectious bacteria, tuberculosis. This book will be of interest to microbiologists, medical microbiologists and infectious disease clinicians who are interested in learning more about the fundamental science of bacterial dormancy in relation to disease. more...