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	Streptomyces: Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Edited by: Paul Dyson ISBN: 978-1-904455-77-6 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: March 2011 Cover: Hardback
	Alphaherpesviruses: Molecular Virology Edited by: Sandra K. Weller ISBN: 978-1-904455-76-9 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: March 2011 Cover: Hardback
	Recent Advances in Plant Virology Edited by: Carole Caranta, Miguel A. Aranda, Mark Tepfer and J.J. Lopez-Moya ISBN: 978-1-904455-75-2 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: February 2011 Cover: Hardback
	Vaccine Design: Innovative Approaches and Novel Strategies Edited by: Rino Rappuoli and Fabio Bagnoli ISBN: 978-1-904455-74-5 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: February 2011 Cover: Hardback
	Salmonella: From Genome to Function Edited by: Steffen Porwollik ISBN: 978-1-904455-73-8 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: January 2011 Cover: Hardback
	PCR Troubleshooting and Optimization: The Essential Guide Edited by: Suzanne Kennedy and Nick Oswald ISBN: 978-1-904455-72-1 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: January 2011 Cover: Hardback
	Insect Virology Edited by: Sassan Asgari and Karyn N. Johnson ISBN: 978-1-904455-71-4 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: September 2010 Cover: Hardback
	Environmental Microbiology: Current Technology and Water Applications Edited by: Keya Sen and Nicholas J. Ashbolt ISBN: 978-1-904455-70-7 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: September 2010 Cover: Hardback
	Sensory Mechanisms in Bacteria: Molecular Aspects of Signal Recognition Edited by: Stephen Spiro and Ray Dixon ISBN: 978-1-904455-69-1 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: September 2010 Cover: Hardback
	Bifidobacteria: Genomics and Molecular Aspects Edited by: Baltasar Mayo and Douwe van Sinderen ISBN: 978-1-904455-68-4 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: August 2010 Cover: Hardback
	Molecular Phylogeny of Microorganisms Edited by: Aharon Oren and R. Thane Papke ISBN: 978-1-904455-67-7 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: July 2010 Cover: Hardback
	Nanotechnology in Water Treatment Applications Edited by: T. Eugene Cloete, Michele de Kwaadsteniet, Marelize Botes and J. Manuel López-Romero ISBN: 978-1-904455-66-0 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: June 2010 Cover: Hardback
	Iron Uptake and Homeostasis in Microorganisms Edited by: Pierre Cornelis and Simon C. Andrews ISBN: 978-1-904455-65-3 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: June 2010 Cover: Hardback
	Caliciviruses: Molecular and Cellular Virology Edited by: Grant S. Hansman, Xi Jason Jiang and Kim Y. Green ISBN: 978-1-904455-63-9 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: April 2010 Cover: Hardback
	Epstein-Barr Virus: Latency and Transformation Edited by: Erle S. Robertson ISBN: 978-1-904455-62-2 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: April 2010 Cover: Hardback
	Anaerobic Parasitic Protozoa: Genomics and Molecular Biology Edited by: C. Graham Clark, Patricia J. Johnson and Rodney D. Adam ISBN: 978-1-904455-61-5 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: March 2010 Cover: Hardback
	Lentiviruses and Macrophages: Molecular and Cellular Interactions Edited by: Moira Desport ISBN: 978-1-904455-60-8 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: March 2010 Cover: Hardback
	Microbial Population Genetics Edited by: Jianping Xu ISBN: 978-1-904455-59-2 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: March 2010 Cover: Hardback
	Borrelia: Molecular Biology, Host Interaction and Pathogenesis Edited by: D. Scott Samuels and Justin D. Radolf ISBN: 978-1-904455-58-5 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: March 2010 Cover: Hardback
	Influenza: Molecular Virology Edited by: Qinghua Wang and Yizhi Jane Tao ISBN: 978-1-904455-57-8 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: February 2010 Cover: Hardback "a good quality, concise book on the basic nature of influenza viruses that comprehensively covers the current work on influenza" (Doodys)
	RNA Interference and Viruses: Current Innovations and Future Trends Edited by: Miguel Angel Martínez ISBN: 978-1-904455-56-1 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: February 2010 Cover: Hardback "a timely and well-compiled book" (Expert Review of Vaccines)
	Retroviruses: Molecular Biology, Genomics and Pathogenesis Edited by: Reinhard Kurth and Norbert Bannert ISBN: 978-1-904455-55-4 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: January 2010 Cover: Hardback "impressive work ... a substantial resource to the field" (SciTech Book News)
	Metagenomics: Theory, Methods and Applications Edited by: Diana Marco ISBN: 978-1-904455-54-7 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: January 2010 Cover: Hardback "an excellent resource for students, researchers, and scientists ... a valuable resource on the newly evolving biological field of metagenomics, making contributions to ecology, biodiversity, bioremediation, bioprospection of natural products, medicine, and other disciplines." (Doodys)
	Aspergillus: Molecular Biology and Genomics Edited by: Masayuki Machida and Katsuya Gomi ISBN: 978-1-904455-53-0 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: January 2010 Cover: Hardback "produced to the highest scientific standards" (Mycological Research)
	Environmental Molecular Microbiology Edited by: Wen-Tso Liu and Janet K. Jansson ISBN: 978-1-904455-52-3 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: January 2010 Cover: Hardback "highly recommended" (International Microbiology) "a useful addition to the libraries of students and professionals" (Curr. Issues Mol. Biol.) "essential book" (SciTech Book News)
	Neisseria: Molecular Mechanisms of Pathogenesis Edited by: Caroline Genco and Lee Wetzler ISBN: 978-1-904455-51-6 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: January 2010 Cover: Hardback "a comprehensive update" (Society for Microbial Ecology and Disease)
	Frontiers in Dengue Virus Research Edited by: Kathryn A. Hanley and Scott C. Weaver ISBN: 978-1-904455-50-9 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: January 2010 Cover: Hardback "an up-to-date and cutting-edge anthology from the leading experts in the dengue field" (Expert Review of Vaccines)
	ABC Transporters in Microorganisms Edited by: Alicia Ponte-Sucre ISBN: 978-1-904455-49-3 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: August 2009 Cover: Hardback "an excellent addition to most libraries in medical schools and research laboratories" (Expert Rev. Anti Infect. Ther.)
	Pili and Flagella: Current Research and Future Trends Edited by: Ken Jarrell ISBN: 978-1-904455-48-6 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: August 2009 Cover: Hardback "a recommended text for all microbiology laboratories" (Int. J. Food. Microbiol.)
	Lab-on-a-Chip Technology (Vol. 2): Biomolecular Separation and Analysis Edited by: Keith E. Herold and Avraham Rasooly ISBN: 978-1-904455-47-9 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: August 2009 Cover: Hardback "a comprehensive view on state of the art LOC technologies" (Arzneimittel-Forschung/Drug Research)
	Lab-on-a-Chip Technology (Vol. 1): Fabrication and Microfluidics Edited by: Keith E. Herold and Avraham Rasooly ISBN: 978-1-904455-46-2 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: August 2009 Cover: Hardback "a comprehensive view on state of the art LOC technologies" (Arzneimittel-Forschung/Drug Research)
	Bacterial Polysaccharides: Current Innovations and Future Trends Edited by: Matthias Ullrich ISBN: 978-1-904455-45-5 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: June 2009 Cover: Hardback "up-to-date and highly informative (Microbiology Today)
	Microbial Toxins: Current Research and Future Trends Edited by: Thomas Proft ISBN: 978-1-904455-44-8 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: May 2009 Cover: Hardback "from leading experts all over the world ... leading-edge research" (SciTech Book News)
	Acanthamoeba: Biology and Pathogenesis Author: Naveed Khan ISBN: 978-1-904455-43-1 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: February 2009 Cover: Hardback "the first comprehensive review of Acanthamoeba ... outstanding book ... excellent compilation will serve as an essential reference ... the definitive guide to current research" (Acta Parasitologica)
	Bacterial Secreted Proteins: Secretory Mechanisms and Role in Pathogenesis Edited by: Karl Wooldridge ISBN: 978-1-904455-42-4 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: April 2009 Cover: Hardback "indubitably a worthy addition to the personal reference collection of every bacteriologist" (Microbiology Today)
	Lactobacillus: Molecular Biology Edited by: Åsa Ljungh and Torkel Wadstrom ISBN: 978-1-904455-41-7 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: January 2009 Cover: Hardback "an authoritative resource ... a valuable contribution to the probiotic literature." (Biotechnol. J.)
	Mycobacterium: Genomics and Molecular Biology Edited by: Tanya Parish and Amanda Brown ISBN: 978-1-904455-40-0 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: January 2009 Cover: Hardback "an excellent introduction to the topics covered and will be valuable for all mycobacteriologists." (Microbiology Today)
	Real-Time PCR: Current Technology and Applications Edited by: Julie Logan, Kirstin Edwards and Nick Saunders ISBN: 978-1-904455-39-4 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: January 2009 Cover: Hardback "a comprehensive overview" (Current Issues in Molecular Biology) "a useful book for students" (J. Microbiological Methods) "real-world applications, covering infectious diseases, biodefence, molecular haplotyping and food standards." (Microbiology Today) "a reference work that should be found both in university libraries and on the shelves of experienced applications specialists." (Microbiology Today) "a comprehensive guide" (Food Science and Technology Abstracts) "valuable for all those interested in RT-PCR." (Doodys reviews) "a useful compendium of basic and advanced applications" (Australian J. Med. Sci.) read more ...
	Clostridia: Molecular Biology in the Post-genomic Era Edited by: Holger Brüggemann and Gerhard Gottschalk ISBN: 978-1-904455-38-7 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: January 2009 Cover: Hardback "a useful collection of reviews all under the one cover" (Microbiology Today)
	Plant Pathogenic Bacteria: Genomics and Molecular Biology Edited by: Robert W. Jackson ISBN: 978-1-904455-37-0 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: January 2009 Cover: Hardback "... comprehensive in coverage ... This book is a timely addition to the literature" (ISPP Newsletter - International Society for Plant Pathology)
	Microbial Production of Biopolymers and Polymer Precursors: Applications and Perspectives Edited by: Bernd H. A. Rehm ISBN: 978-1-904455-36-3 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: January 2009 Cover: Hardback
	Plasmids: Current Research and Future Trends Edited by: Georg Lipps ISBN: 978-1-904455-35-6 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: July 2008 Cover: Hardback
	Pasteurellaceae: Biology, Genomics and Molecular Aspects Edited by: Peter Kuhnert and Henrik Christensen ISBN: 978-1-904455-34-9 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: August 2008 Cover: Hardback
	Vibrio cholerae: Genomics and Molecular Biology Edited by: Shah M. Faruque and G. Balakrish Nair ISBN: 978-1-904455-33-2 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: July 2008 Cover: Hardback
	Pathogenic Fungi: Insights in Molecular Biology Edited by: Gioconda San-Blas and Richard A. Calderone ISBN: 978-1-904455-32-5 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: July 2008 Cover: Hardback
	Helicobacter pylori: Molecular Genetics and Cellular Biology Edited by: Yoshio Yamaoka ISBN: 978-1-904455-31-8 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: July 2008 Cover: Hardback
	Corynebacteria: Genomics and Molecular Biology Edited by: Andreas Burkovski ISBN: 978-1-904455-30-1 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: June 2008 Cover: Hardback
	Staphylococcus: Molecular Genetics Edited by: Jodi Lindsay ISBN: 978-1-904455-29-5 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: May 2008 Cover: Hardback
	Leishmania: After The Genome Edited by: Peter J. Myler and Nicolas Fasel ISBN: 978-1-904455-28-8 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: April 2008 Cover: Hardback
	Archaea: New Models for Prokaryotic Biology Edited by: Paul Blum ISBN: 978-1-904455-27-1 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: April 2008 Cover: Hardback
	Legionella Molecular Microbiology Edited by: Klaus Heuner and Michele Swanson ISBN: 978-1-904455-26-4 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: March 2008 Cover: Hardback
	RNA and the Regulation of Gene Expression: A Hidden Layer of Complexity Edited by: Kevin V. Morris ISBN: 978-1-904455-25-7 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: March 2008 Cover: Hardback
	Molecular Oral Microbiology Edited by: Anthony H. Rogers ISBN: 978-1-904455-24-0 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: February 2008 Cover: Hardback
	Epigenetics Edited by: Jörg Tost ISBN: 978-1-904455-23-3 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: March 2008 Cover: Hardback
	Animal Viruses: Molecular Biology Edited by: Thomas C. Mettenleiter and Francisco Sobrino ISBN: 978-1-904455-22-6 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: January 2008 Cover: Hardback "... a thorough, up-to-date review of the molecular biology of a number of key animal viruses ..." (Microbiology Today)
	Segmented Double-Stranded RNA Viruses: Structure and Molecular Biology Edited by: John T. Patton ISBN: 978-1-904455-21-9 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: January 2008 Cover: Hardback "This is a splendid and very timely book" (Microbiology Today)
	Acinetobacter Molecular Biology Edited by: Ulrike Gerischer ISBN: 978-1-904455-20-2 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: January 2008 Cover: Hardback
	Pseudomonas: Genomics and Molecular Biology Edited by: Pierre Cornelis ISBN: 978-1-904455-19-6 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: January 2008 Cover: Hardback
	Real-Time PCR in Microbiology: From Diagnosis to Characterisation Edited by: Ian M. Mackay ISBN: 978-1-904455-18-9 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: September 2007 Cover: Hardback
	Microbial Biodegradation: Genomics and Molecular Biology Edited by: Eduardo Díaz ISBN: 978-1-904455-17-2 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: January 2008 Cover: Hardback
	Coronaviruses: Molecular and Cellular Biology Edited by: Volker Thiel ISBN: 978-1-904455-16-5 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: August 2007 Cover: Hardback
	The Cyanobacteria: Molecular Biology, Genomics and Evolution Edited by: Antonia Herrero and Enrique Flore ISBN: 978-1-904455-15-8 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: January 2008 Cover: Hardback
	Bacteriophage: Genetics and Molecular Biology Edited by: Stephen Mc Grath and Douwe van Sinderen ISBN: 978-1-904455-14-1 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: July 2007 Cover: Hardback
	Candida: Comparative and Functional Genomics Edited by: Christophe d'Enfert and Bernhard Hube ISBN: 978-1-904455-13-4 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: March 2007 Cover: Hardback
	Bacillus: Cellular and Molecular Biology Edited by: Peter Graumann ISBN: 978-1-904455-12-7 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: May 2007 Cover: Hardback
	AIDS Vaccine Development: Challenges and Opportunities Edited by: Wayne Koff, Patricia Kahn and Ian D. Gust ISBN: 978-1-904455-11-0 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: February 2007 Cover: Paperback
	Pathogenic Treponema: Molecular and Cellular Biology Edited by: Justin D. Radolf and Sheila A. Lukehart ISBN: 978-1-904455-10-3 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: July 2006 Cover: Hardback
	Alpha Herpesviruses: Molecular and Cellular Biology Edited by: R. M. Sandri-Goldin ISBN: 978-1-904455-09-7 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: August 2006 Cover: Hardback
	Influenza Virology: Current Topics Edited by: Yoshihiro Kawaoka ISBN: 978-1-904455-06-6 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: March 2006 Cover: Hardback
	Microbial Subversion of Immunity: Current Topics Edited by: Peter J. Lachmann ISBN: 978-1-904455-05-9 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: March 2006 Cover: Hardback
	Papillomavirus Research: From Natural History To Vaccines and Beyond Edited by: M. Saveria Campo ISBN: 978-1-904455-04-2 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: January 2006 Cover: Hardback
	Epstein-Barr Virus Edited by: Erle S. Robertson ISBN: 978-1-904455-03-5 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: September 2005 Cover: Hardback
	Cytomegaloviruses: Molecular Biology and Immunology Edited by: Matthias J. Reddehase ISBN: 978-1-904455-02-8 Publisher: Caister Academic Press Publication Date: January 2006 Cover: Hardback

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