Archaea : molecular and cellular biology

This path-breaking book fully describes the molecular cell biology of the archaea in one accessible and readable volume. With twenty-three chapters by the world's leading experts, this book emphasizes each author's individual research expertise, while also being a general guide to the latest knowledge on archaea. Abstract: This new volume focuses on the cell biology of archaea. Individual chapters cover essential background information, examine the most recent discoveries, and conclude with thoughts on future research directions in the field. � Read more... The Archaea: An Invitation To Evolution / Carl R. Woese -- General Characteristics And Important Model Organisms / Arnulf Kletzin -- Dna Replication And Cell Cycle / Si-houy Lao-sirieix, Victoria L. Marsh, And Stephen D. Bell -- Dna-binding Proteins And Chromatin / Rachel Samson And John N. Reeve -- Mechanisms Of Genome Stability And Evolution / Dennis W. Grogan -- Transcription: Mechanism And Regulation / Michael Thomm -- Rna Processing / Gabriele Klug ... [et Al.] -- Translation / Paola Londei -- Features Of Aminoacyl-trna Synthesis Unique To Archaea / Carla Polycarpo ... [et Al.] -- Protein-folding Systems / Frank T. Robb, Ryo Izuka, And Masafumi Yohda -- Sensing, Signal Transduction, And Posttranslational Modification / Peter J. Kennelly -- Central Metabolism / Michael J. Danson, Henry J. Lamble, And David W. Hough -- Methanogenesis / James G. Ferry And Kyle A. Kastead -- Proteinaceous Surface Layers Of Archaea: Ultrastructure And Biochemistry / Helmut König, Reinhard Rachel, And Harald Claus -- Lipids: Biosynthesis, Function And Evolution / Yan Boucher -- Solute Transport / Sonja V. Albers, Wil N. Konings, And Arnold J. M. Driessen -- Protein Translocation Into And Across Archaeal Cytoplasmic Membranes / Mechthild Pohlschröder And Kieran C. Dilks -- Flagellation And Chemotaxis / Ken F. Jarrell, Sandy Y. M. Ng, And Bonnie Chaban -- Structure And Evolution Of Genomes / Patrick Forterre, Yvan Zivanovic, And Simonetta Gribaldo -- Functional Genomics / Francis E. Jenney, Jr. ... [et Al.] -- Molecular Genetics Of Archaea / Kevin Sowers And Kimberly Anderson -- Biotechnology / Marco Moracci ... [et Al.] -- Archaeosome Vaccines / G. Dennis Sprott And Lakshmi Krishnan. Edited By Rick Cavicchioli. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Content: The archaea: an invitation to evolution / Carl R. Woese -- General characteristics and important model organisms / Arnulf Kletzin -- DNA replication and cell cycle / Si-Houy Lao-Sirieix, Victoria L. Marsh, and Stephen D. Bell -- DNA-binding proteins and chromatin / Rachel Samson and John N. Reeve -- Mechanisms of genome stability and evolution / Dennis W. Grogan -- Transcription: mechanism and regulation / Michael Thomm -- RNA processing / Gabriele Klug [and others] -- Translation / Paola Londei -- Features of aminoacyl-tRNA synthesis unique to archaea / Carla Polycarpo [and others] -- Protein-folding systems / Frank T. Robb, Ryo Izuka, and Masafumi Yohda -- Sensing, signal transduction, and posttranslational modification / Peter J. Kennelly -- Central metabolism / Michael J. Danson, Henry J. Lamble, and David W. Hough -- Methanogenesis / James G. Ferry and Kyle A. Kastead. Proteinaceous surface layers of archaea: ultrastructure and biochemistry / Helmut König, Reinhard Rachel, and Harald Claus -- Lipids: biosynthesis, function, and evolution / Yan Boucher -- Solute transport / Sonja V. Albers, Wil N. Konings, and Arnold J.M. Driessen -- Protein translocation into and across archaeal cytoplasmic membranes / Mechthild Pohlschröder and Kieran C. Dilks -- Flagellation and chemotaxis / Ken F. Jarrell, Sandy Y.M. Ng, and Bonnie Chaban -- Structure and evolution of genomes / Patrick Forterre, Yvan Zivanovic, and Simonetta Gribaldo -- Functional genomics / Francis E. Jenney, Jr. [and others] -- Molecular genetics of archaea / Kevin Sowers and Kimberly Anderson -- Biotechnology / Marco Moracci [and others] -- Archaeosome vaccines / G. Dennis Sprott and Lakshmi Krishnan. Since the discovery in 1977 that they constitute a distinct branch of the biological world, archaea have expanded and altered the field of microbiology. Archaea can thrive in some of the most extreme environments of the planet, from extremely alkaline or acid waters to high-temperature environments near thermal vents in the deep sea. This exceptional ability to survive and prosper has led scientists to speculate that archaea played a significant role in shaping all life on Earth and may provide valuable keys to the search for extra-terrestrial life. This path-breaking book fully describes the molecular cell biology of the archaea in one accessible and readable volume. With twenty-three chapters by the world’s leading experts, this book emphasizes each author’s individual research expertise, while also being a general guide to the latest knowledge on archaea. The core of the book describes the key cellular processes such as DNA replication, transcription, translation, lipids and metabolism. It also explains their unique features including aminoacyl-tRNA synthesis, signal transduction, and post-translational modification. Above all, this volume details the latest discoveries of the twenty-first century and anticipates new progress expected in the future. This volume is a timely and essential reference for researchers, instructors, practitioners in the field, and students of the unique qualities of Archaea. Archaea: Cellular and Molecular Biology will remain the authoritative reference source for the many disciplines interested in the archaea for years to come. Hardcover, 523 pages, full-color insert, illustrations, index. Presenting a comprehensive review of the archaea, this book includes an opening chapter written by Carl Woese that examines the history of the archaea movement. Key cellular processes are described, such as DNA replication, transcription, translation, lipids, and metabolism This book is in brand new condition.delivered within 7-12 working days via UPS/USPS/DHL and FEDEX.(FOR SALE ONLY U.S. & U.K.)