Download or read book Signals Switches Regulons and Cascades written by Society for General Microbiology. Symposium and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2002-04-18 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher Description

Download or read book Measuring Gene Expression written by Matthew Avison and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2008-04-18 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the post-genomic age, much biomedical research looks at when, where, and at what level genes are expressed. Measuring Gene Expression is an all-in-one introduction to the main methods of measuring gene expression, including RT-PCR, differential display, RNA interference, reporter genes, microarrays, and proteomics, as well as a section on RNA isolation and analysis. There is an overview of each method: its pros and cons, sample preparation, sources of error, and data interpretation.

Download or read book The Implicit Genome written by Lynn Helena Caporale and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2006-02-02 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For over half a century, we have been in the thrall of the double-helicaln structure of DNA, which, in an instant, revealed that information can be transferred between generations by a simple rule, A pairs with T, G pairs with C. In its beautiful simplicity, this structure, along with the table of codons worked out in the following decade, had entranced us into believing that we can fully understand the information content of a DNA sequence, simply by treating it as text that is read in a linear fashion. While we have learned much based on this assumption, there is much we have missed. Far from a passive tape running through a reader, genomes contain information that appears in new forms which create regions with distinct behavior. Some are "gene rich", some mobile, some full of repeats and duplications, some sticking together across long evolutionary distances, some readily breaking apart in tumor cells. Even protein-coding regions can carry additional information, taking advantage of the flexible coding options provided by the degeneracy of the genetic code. The chapters in this volume touch on one or more of three interconnected themes; information can be implied, rather than explicit, in a genome; information can lead to focused and/or regulated changes in nucleotide sequences; information that affects the probability of distinct classes of mutation has implications for evolutionary theory.

Download or read book DNA Topology written by Andrew D. Bates and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2005 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A key aspect of DNA is its ability to form a variety of structures, this book explains the origins and importance of such structures"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book Advances in Microbial Physiology written by and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2003-09-16 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Editors of the Advances in Microbial Physiology series have always striven to provide a diverse range of top-quality papers on all aspects of microbial physiology. Coverage of 'holistic' topics or whole cell studies such as ion fluxes, stress responses and motility have gone hand-in-hand with detailed biochemical analyses of individual transport systems, electron transport pathways and many aspects of metabolism. Now edited by Professor Robert Poole, University of Sheffield, Advances in Microbial Physiology continues to publish topical and important reviews, interpreting physiology in its broadest context, to include all material that contributes to our understanding of how microorganisms and their component parts work. - The Biodiversity of Microbial Cytochromes P450 - The Tat protein translocation pathway and its role in microbial physiology - Microbial Globins

Download or read book Progress in Nucleic Acid Research and Molecular Biology written by Kivie Moldave and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2005-07-21 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Progress in Nucleic Acid Research and Molecular Biology provides a forum for discussion of new discoveries, approaches, and ideas in molecular biology. It contains contributions from leaders in their fields and abundant references.

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Download or read book Handbook on Clostridia written by Peter Duerre and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2005-03-29 with total page 919 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clostridia is one of the largest bacterial genera with an enormous potential for biotechnical and medical applications. Despite growing scientific, medical, and industrial interest, information on basic methods, biochemical fundamentals, clinical practice, industrial applications, and novel developments remains scattered in a variety of research ar

Download or read book Systems Biology of Cell Signaling written by Zhike Zi and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2022-02-17 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Topic Editor Prof. Xing is in collaboration with ATCC (https://www.atcc.org/) on testing some of their cell lines in research. All other Topic Editors declare no competing interests with regards to the Research Topic subject.

Download or read book Microbe vector Interactions in Vector borne Diseases written by S. H. Gillespie and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2004-05-06 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. It details the elegant biological adaptations that have enabled 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.

Download or read book Advances in Applied Microbiology written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2009-02-08 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published since 1959, Advances in Applied Microbiology continues to be one of the most widely read and authoritative review sources in microbiology. The series contains comprehensive reviews of the most current research in applied microbiology. Recent areas covered include bacterial diversity in the human gut, protozoan grazing of freshwater biofilms, metals in yeast fermentation processes and the interpretation of host-pathogen dialogue through microarrays. Eclectic volumes are supplemented by thematic volumes on various topics, including Archaea and sick building syndrome. Impact factor for 2006: 1.96. - Contributions from leading authorities and industry experts - Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field - Reference and guide for scientists and specialists involved in advancements in applied microbiology

Download or read book Biotechnology Emerging Trends written by R.Z. Sayyed and published by Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During 21st century, interest in biotechnology increased quite significantly as a result it has been included in the syllabi of almost all universities at both UG & PG levels. The present proceeding Emerging Trends in Biotechnology – is an interdisciplinary approach and the outcome of exhaustive literature survey and experimental research of academicians and scientist of International caliber. The primary object of the authors is to present the subject matter with simplicity and clarity. It includes different sections like Agriculture, Medical-Pharmaceutical, Applied-Environmental Biotechnology, Industrial biotechnology, Stem Cell Biotechnology & Nanobiotechnology. It would be helpful for the readers of diverse disciplines including Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Pharmacy, Medical field, Agriculture, Nanobiotechnology, Stem Cell Biology and commercial sector. Salient Features It is written in simple way with well illustrated diagrams, protocols and & recent data. The chapters on Stem Cell Biology, Nanotechnology, Bioplastic, Biocontrol are the main features of the book.

Download or read book Prokaryotic Diversity written by N. A. Logan and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-04-20 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The true extent of prokaryote diversity, encompassing the spectrum of variability among bacteria, remains unknown. Current research efforts focus on understanding why prokaryote diversification occurs, its underlying mechanisms, and its likely impact. The dynamic nature of the prokaryotic world, and continuing advances in the technological tools available make this an important area and hence this book will appeal to a wide variety of microbiologists. Its coverage ranges from studies of prokaryotes in specialized environmental niches to broad examinations of prokaryote evolution and diversity, and the mechanisms underlying them. Topics include: bacteria of the gastrointestinal tract, unculturable organisms in the mouth and in the soil, organisms from extreme environments, the diversity of archaea and their phages, comparative genomics and the emergence of pathogens, the spread of genomic islands between clinical and environmental organisms, minimal genomes needed for life, horizontal gene transfer, phenotypic innovation, and patterns and extent of biodiversity.

Download or read book RNA Polymerase and Associated Factors Part C written by Sankar Adhya and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2003-12-18 with total page 833 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: RNA polymerase is molecule important to gene transcription. Along with associated factors, RNA polymerase is part of the process in which RNA is transcribed to produce a protein.* Construction and purification of RNA polymerases* DNA microarrays and bacterial gene expression* Functional analysis of transcription factors

Download or read book Molecular Pathogenesis of Virus Infections written by Society for General Microbiology. Symposium and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-04-21 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Virus and prion diseases remain a major public health threat, in both developed and developing countries. The worldwide HIV pandemic is one example of a newly emerged virus diseases, and older human viruses such as influenza, papilloma, and the hepatitis viruses still cause major health problems. Some viruses may also establish persistent infections which can lead to the development of chronic diseases, including cancer. This symposium book covers the central factors that influence the pathogenicity of virus and prion infections.

Download or read book Microbial Subversion of Host Cells written by Society for General Microbiology. Symposium and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2003-06-05 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Microbes have co-evolved over time with other organisms to the extent that some are so acquainted with host cell biology that they subvert key cellular processes with unrivalled precision. This volume reviews this exciting new discipline, reflecting the recent explosion of knowledge as well as broader insights into fundamental cellular processes. C. David O'Connor and David Smith cover the salient aspects by using a range of model systems.

Download or read book A Systems Theoretic Approach to Systems and Synthetic Biology II Analysis and Design of Cellular Systems written by Vishwesh V. Kulkarni and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-07-03 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complexity of biological systems has intrigued scientists from many disciplines and has given birth to the highly influential field of systems biology wherein a wide array of mathematical techniques, such as flux balance analysis, and technology platforms, such as next generation sequencing, is used to understand, elucidate, and predict the functions of complex biological systems. More recently, the field of synthetic biology, i.e., de novo engineering of biological systems, has emerged. Scientists from various fields are focusing on how to render this engineering process more predictable, reliable, scalable, affordable, and easy. Systems and control theory is a branch of engineering and applied sciences that rigorously deals with the complexities and uncertainties of interconnected systems with the objective of characterising fundamental systemic properties such as stability, robustness, communication capacity, and other performance metrics. Systems and control theory also strives to offer concepts and methods that facilitate the design of systems with rigorous guarantees on these properties. Over the last 100 years, it has made stellar theoretical and technological contributions in diverse fields such as aerospace, telecommunication, storage, automotive, power systems, and others. Can it have, or evolve to have, a similar impact in biology? The chapters in this book demonstrate that, indeed, systems and control theoretic concepts and techniques can have a significant impact in systems and synthetic biology. Volume II contains chapters contributed by leading researchers in the field of systems and synthetic biology that concern modeling physiological processes and bottom-up constructions of scalable biological systems. The modeling problems include characterisation and synthesis of memory, understanding how homoeostasis is maintained in the face of shocks and relatively gradual perturbations, understanding the functioning and robustness of biological clocks such as those at the core of circadian rhythms, and understanding how the cell cycles can be regulated, among others. Some of the bottom-up construction problems investigated in Volume II are as follows: How should biomacromolecules, platforms, and scalable architectures be chosen and synthesised in order to build programmable de novo biological systems? What are the types of constrained optimisation problems encountered in this process and how can these be solved efficiently? As the eminent computer scientist Donald Knuth put it, "biology easily has 500 years of exciting problems to work on". This edited book presents but a small fraction of those for the benefit of (1) systems and control theorists interested in molecular and cellular biology and (2) biologists interested in rigorous modelling, analysis and control of biological systems.