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Books in Microbiology and virology

Elsevier's Microbiology & Virology collection provides comprehensive coverage of viruses and microorganisms, addressing their impact on human, animal, and plant health. It includes topics such as prevention, treatment, and research of viral diseases like coronaviruses, flaviviruses, and viral hemorrhagic fevers. The collection delves into fields like Bacteriology, Mycology, and Microbial genetics, focusing on their roles in environmental, agricultural, and health-related contexts. This resource serves as a vital tool for scientists, facilitating the study of viruses and microorganisms and enabling the development of effective strategies for infectious disease prevention, diagnosis, and control.

  • Revolutionizing Microbial Technology

    Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence
    • 1st Edition
    • Akanksha Srivastava + 1 more
    • English
    Revolutionizing Microbial Technology: Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence explores the potential integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in the fields of microbiology and biotechnology. The book delves into various applications of AI in microbiology across different sectors. This includes coverage of basic microbiology, identification and characterization of microbes, how AI can be implemented in microbiology laboratory practices, and how bioinformatics can help analyze microbial data and help understand complex biological systems. It discusses implementation of AI in healthcare for the diagnosis of microbial diseases and AI-driven microbial therapies and examines potential AI solutions for the acceleration, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency of the drug discovery and drug development process. Additional coverage includes the AI integration in the food and agricultural industries. Revolutionizing Microbial Technology provides a comprehensive understanding to researchers, academics, industry professionals and students of the potential of AI as an advance tool for microbial research and application.

  • Human Microbiome and their Implications for Oncological Diagnosis and Treatment

    A Handbook for Clinicians and Researchers
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohammad Akram
    • English
    Human Microbiome and their Implications for Oncological Diagnosis and Treatment; A Handbook for Clinicians and Researchers explores the crucial role of the human microbiome in oncology. The book aims to provide a thorough understanding of microbiome-oncology interactions by compiling diverse perspectives and insights into existing research findings and methodologies. It addresses the need for a comprehensive educational resource tailored to the needs of clinicians and researchers. Contributed by leading experts, it examines the multifaceted roles, diagnostic potential, and therapeutic implications of the microbiome in cancer.Readers will find an in-depth look at microbiome-oncology interactions, addressing microbial dysbiosis, diagnostic biomarkers, therapeutic interventions, and emerging research trends. The handbook provides practical insights, clinical guidelines, and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration to advance the field of oncology to clinicians, researchers, educators, and students seeking up-to-date information on the role of the human microbiome in cancer.

  • Viruses

    Molecular Biology, Host Interactions, and Applications to Biotechnology
    • 2nd Edition
    • Paula Tennant + 2 more
    • English
    Viruses: Molecular Biology, Host Interactions, and Applications to Biotechnology, Second Edition provides an update on recent developments and perspectives, including coverage on the history of viruses, their structure, the organization of their genomes, and strategies in replication and expression. It emphasizes their diversity and versatility, how they cause disease, and how their human, animal, and plant hosts react. Sections also explore the beneficial aspects of viruses and how they can be utilized as tools and targets for biotechnological applications. This edition will appeal to a wide audience, including academics, researchers, and students studying the molecular biology and applications of viruses.Advances in technologies and enhanced surveillance have facilitated the monitoring of virus evolution, transmission dynamics, and pathogenesis. Coupled with the experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have a better understanding of the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health and the impact viruses have on society and the economy. This new release updates on many critical aspects of viruses and recent research.

  • Advances in Parasitology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 131
    • English

  • Antimicrobial Peptides

    From Science to Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Anil Kumar Chhillar + 4 more
    • English
    Antimicrobial Peptides: From Science to Applications provides comprehensive coverage on the biology, diversity, and mechanisms of action associated with antimicrobial peptides (AMPs). The book aims to equip readers with the knowledge required to understand, harness, and optimize these molecules for development and application across various sectors. Sections overview the biology and diversity of antimicrobial peptides, cover their molecular structure and function, and delve into their unique mechanisms of action and evolutionary significance in nature. Subsequent chapters go on to explore the utilization of AMPs in medicine, agriculture, the environment, and biotechnology.Culmin... in discussions on future trends, regulatory considerations, and strategies to overcome challenges, this book is an informative reference for researchers, scientists, graduate students, and industry professionals engaged in the study and development of antimicrobial peptides as a potential solution to address pressing challenges such as antibiotic resistance, food security, and environmental sustainability.

  • Applied Microbiology

    Microbes, Pharmaceutical Techniques and Procedures
    • 1st Edition
    • Saurabh Bhatia + 1 more
    • English
    Recently, molecular technologies have positively affected the field of applied microbiology, providing rapid quantitative as well as qualitative information on microorganisms present in a given sample. The development of microbiology-based inventions suggests a worthwhile but challenging prospect to create pharmaceutical products and harvest the superior potential therein. Some of the challenges while patenting the microorganisms can be overcome by updating aspirants related with ethical and regulatory issues, especially guidelines established in microbiology to explore its more clinical applications. Applied Microbiology: Microbes, Pharmaceutical Techniques and Procedures includes diverse applications of microorganisms in 21st century like emerging infections and their futuristic impact over the society. Applied Microbiology: Microbes, Pharmaceutical Techniques and Procedures carries outcomes of present research to reach those whose aspiration allows using this information and know-how in both the basic as the applied settings.

  • Role of Microbes in Ecosystem Processes and Environmental Management

    • 1st Edition
    • Ritu Mishra + 3 more
    • English
    Role of Microbes in Ecosystem Processes and Environmental Management explores microbial ecology and its impact on ecosystem processes while also highlighting the latest advancements in the application of microbes in environmental management and other industries. The book provides an overview of microbes in their natural environments, covering their role in soil health, carbon cycling, waste degradation, and plant-microbe interactions. It discusses the influence of microbes on weathering, erosion, and climate change, as well as their crucial role in ecosystem regulation and the restoration of degraded ecosystems. Sections also focus on the utilization of microbes in environmental management strategies as biocontrol agents and biological indicators of pollution and water quality and explore the practical applications of microbes in environmental bioremediation and for advanced microbial technologies in agriculture practices, food industries, energy production, mining, and healthcare. This is a comprehensive resource for researchers, faculty, postgraduate students, and industry professionals with a keen interest in microbial ecology and microbial-based product development.

  • Microbial Stress Biology

    • 1st Edition
    • Samiksha Joshi + 4 more
    • English
    Microbial Stress Biology offers a comprehensive understanding of the adaptation strategies of microbes at the biochemical and molecular level in response to stressful conditions, while also detailing the molecular mechanisms that enable microbial organisms to survive and persist under these adverse circumstances. The book discusses a wide array of topics related to microbial adaptation, covering fundamental biological responses to stress, microbial adaptations at cellular, genomic, and proteomic levels, as well as specific adaptations and regulations to various environmental stress factors such as pH fluctuations, chemicals, and extreme thermal conditions.Sections also highlight the application of omics technology and predictive modeling in understanding microbial stress biology for various fields, including biotechnology, medicine, bioremediation, and industrial processes. This book is an informative resource for those in microbiology, molecular biology, biotechnology, and other related fields who are searching for a better understanding of how microbes are able to sense and respond to distinct stressors at both molecular and cellular levels.

  • Microbial Alchemy

    • 1st Edition
    • Raghvendra Pratap Singh + 5 more
    • English
    Microbial Alchemy offers an interdisciplinary exploration of microorganisms, their chemical properties, and their ability to transform substances through metabolic processes and sythesize them into bioproducts of commercial value and sustainable application.This book opens with an introduction to microbial alchemy covering cellular and molecular mechanism for alchemy production, secondary metabolites, and fermentation alchemy. It provides an analysis of the chemistry produced by microbes that influence eco-enterprising strategies and explores the bioprospecting of an array of microbial metabolic products and their applications in various fields and industries. With additional coverage on compliance, regulations, and market acceptance in microbial-derived products, Microbial Alchemy is a useful resource to explore the potential of microbial metabolic and transformative abilities.

  • Advances in Virus Research

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 124
    • English
    Advances in Virus Research, Volume 124 in this ongoing seriesseries, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Emerging and Reemerging Viral Threats to Pregnancy and Nomenclature for vertically transmitted plant.

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