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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.

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    • Marine Microbiome and Microbial Bioprospecting

      • 1st Edition
      • October 23, 2025
      • Manikkam Radhakrishnan + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Marine Microbiome and Microbial Bioprospecting: Diversity and Bioactive Potential comprehensively discusses the diversity of microbes present in various marine ecosystems, their bioprospecting potential, and how they can be utilized to derive bioproducts that benefit different fields and industries. Sections overview marine microbes, their ex situ conservation, and the tools and techniques used to study marine microbial diversity and taxonomy. In addition, it explores and details microorganisms in different marine ecosystems and considers how bioactive metabolites from diverse marine microorganisms can be harnessed to combat pathogens, used in industrial products and in environmental remediation and degradation, and enhanced for agricultural and aquaculture applications.With contributions from experts in the field, this book aims to be a valuable resource for researchers and industry professionals in microbiology and biotechnology and anyone involved in finding lead molecules from marine microbial resources for wide-ranging applications.

    • Secondary Metabolites in Stress and Disease Management

      • 1st Edition
      • October 21, 2025
      • Amrita Srivastava + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Secondary Metabolites in Stress and Disease Management: A Natural Alternative details the sources and diversity of microbial and plant secondary metabolites, the methods used for their detection and extraction, their novel applications in disease management, and inclusion in mainstream therapy. Organized into three main sections, the book begins by discussing the potential of microbes, plants, microalgae, and cyanobacteria as valuable sources of secondary metabolites, their role and mechanisms of action in symbiotic and competitive interactions, extractions and purification strategies, and the means to maximize their production. The book goes on to explore the utility of secondary metabolites in mitigating plant stress and their therapeutic impact on human health management. With contributions from experts in the field, Secondary Metabolites in Stress and Disease Management is a useful interdisciplinary resource for researchers, professors, graduate and postgraduate students, and industry professionals studying applied microbiology, biotechnology, biochemistry, pharmacology, and plant science.

    • Harnessing Quorum Quenching for Disease Management

      • 1st Edition
      • October 16, 2025
      • Arpita Roy + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Harnessing Quorum Quenching for Disease Management explores the process of quorum quenching in disrupting bacterial cell communication and how this mechanism can be utilized in the medical field. This book provides a detailed overview of quorum quenching and quorum sensing, delving into the key aspects of this process including the enzymatic mechanisms and methods available to study these. It covers quorum quenching applications, including the regulation of virulence factors, antimicrobial resistance and disease treatment, and the use of quorum quenching bacteria for medical intervention. It also considers genetically modified organisms to produce quorum quenching enzymes, nanomaterials for optimizing quorum quenching, in silico technology and the impact of synthetic biology, closing with a discussion of the current limitations and future prospects for this field. This book is an ideal reference for researchers and advanced students with an interest in quorum quenching and quorum sensing working across a range of fields, including microbiology, cell biology, biomedicine, biochemistry, biotechnology and related areas.

    • Advances in Parasitology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 129
      • October 8, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Unveiling the Proteolytic Networks of Parasites, Volume 129 in the Advances in Parasitology series, presents a cutting-edge exploration of specific proteases across a spectrum of parasitic organisms. Top researchers in the field conduct multifaceted examinations, shedding light on the distinct roles of these proteases within significant parasite groups, including malaria, trematodes, nematodes, and blood-feeding arthropods. Chapters in this new release include The roundworm Ascaris: recent advances and progress towards elimination, Genetically modified helminths as pharmaceutical bio-factories, Epithelial cytokines in helminth infections, Schistosoma eggs: from conception to eggs-creation, Helminth extracellular vesicles: roles in and beyond parasite-host communication, and more.

    • Advances in Virus Research

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 123
      • September 30, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Advances in Virus Research, Volume 123 in this esteemed series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Sections in this new release include Transcriptional Regulation of Human Endogenous Retroviruses in Cancer, Nomenclature for vertically transmitted plant, Modelling of vertically transmitted viruses, Vertical transmission of tomato viruses, and more.

    • Advances in Parasitology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 128
      • September 15, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Unveiling the Proteolytic Networks of Parasites, Volume 128 presents a cutting-edge exploration of specific proteases across a spectrum of parasitic organisms. Top researchers in the field conduct multifaceted examinations, shedding light on the distinct roles of these proteases within significant parasite groups, including malaria, trematodes, nematodes, and blood-feeding arthropods. Chapters in this new release An Overview of Fasciola hepatica Protein Glycosylation: Complexity, Mechanisms, Biological Importance, and Future Insights, Angiostrongylus infections in carnivores – biology, epidemiology, clinicopathological aspects, diagnostics and prevention, Changing distribution, diversity and health impact of Echinococcus multilocularis in North America and Europe, and much more.Other chapters cover Gastrointestinal parasitic Protozoa infection of mother and child, and their influence on low birth weight and stunting: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis, Hard to make and hard to take: exploring the current and future barriers to the development and implementation of antipoverty vaccines in Sub-Saharan Africa, and Advances, Challenges, and Applications of Laboratory Culture of Digenean Trematode Parasites.

    • Fungal Macromolecule Applications in Life Sciences

      • 1st Edition
      • July 25, 2025
      • Jameel R. Al-Obaidi + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Fungal Macromolecule Applications in Life Sciences: Biological Activity and Medical, Industrial, and Agricultural Applications provides a comprehensive guide to the diverse applications of fungal macromolecules, such as proteins, lipid carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. Chapters include an introduction to the background and importance of fungal macromolecules in various life science fields, followed by a detailed overview of the methods for isolating, characterizing, and assessing the structural and functional characteristics of fungal macromolecules.The book discusses the practical applications of fungal macromolecules in the biomedical, agricultural, and industry sectors. It explores potential uses of fungal macromolecules as pharmaceuticals, anti-cancer agents, and inhibitors of bacterial biofilm formation as well as in plant disease management, crop development, enzyme production, biosurfactants, and sustainable and functional food production. The book also examines the antimicrobial properties of fungal macromolecules and their role in managing disease and stimulating human immunology.This comprehensive and multidisciplinary coverage makes Fungal Macromolecule Applications in Life Sciences a valuable resource for scientists, professionals, and advanced students across various fields, including microbiology, biotechnology, biochemistry, pharmacology, agriculture, food science, and biomaterials, looking to enhance their understanding of fungal macromolecules in life sciences and bridge the gap between theory and practical application.

    • Biosafety Level 4 (BSL4) – Virus research at the highest level of biosafety and biosecurity

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 122
      • July 23, 2025
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Advances in Virus Research, Volume 122 highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of timely topics, including HERVs in cancer stem cells, Nomenclature for vertical, Modelling of vertically transmitted viruses, Vertical transmission of tomato viruses, and more.

    • Rabies

      • 5th Edition
      • July 22, 2025
      • Alan C. Jackson + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Rabies: Scientific Basis of the Disease and its Management, Fifth Edition is an authoritative reference that delves into the virological, clinical, and public health facets of rabies. This new edition provides insights into the molecular virology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, immunology, treatment, epidemiology, and public health strategies for managing rabies. It also includes discussions on the One Health approach to rabies, global implications, and setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the book serves as an essential resource for physicians, veterinarians, public health advisors, epidemiologists, and research scientists, offering current information on diagnosing, treating, controlling, and preventing this deadly infectious disease.

    • Ticks of the Middle East

      • 1st Edition
      • July 19, 2025
      • Kosta Y. Mumcuoglu + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Ticks of the Middle East: Taxonomy, Biology, Ecology, Medical and Veterinary Significance consolidates the knowledge of ticks and tick-borne diseases in the Middle East region, with particular emphasis on their taxonomy, synonyms, distribution, ecology, and medical and veterinary significance. This book explores the history of tick research and the geoclimatic conditions of Middle Eastern countries. It also provides distribution maps of each tick species within the Middle East region and a list of ticks found in each country. Written by an international team of experts in the field, Ticks of the Middle East: Taxonomy, Biology, Ecology, Medical and Veterinary Significance provides a concise and authoritative resource on tick species in the region.

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