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Extremophiles are life-forms that thrive under some of the harshestconditions found on Earth. This resource provides a detailedoverview of the current state of knowledge about this fascinatinggroup of life-forms. Over the course of 11 contributed chapters, 26experts from around the globe identify known extremophiles, exploretheir unique ecologies and physiologies, and discuss current andfuture biotechnological applications.

Providing the most up-to-date coverage available of this rapidlyadvancing field, this book:
* Combines the latest research finding with informed speculationabout extremophile evolution, ecology, physiology, andgenetics
* Covers all types of extremophiles, including hyperthermophiles,psychrophiles, halophiles, acidophiles, alkaliophiles, andanaerobic extremophiles
* Explores current and future industrial applications, such asalkaliophile bioenergetics, metal recovery, and toxic wastedisposal

Extremophiles: Microbial Life in Extreme Environments

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Extremophiles are life-forms that thrive under some of the harshestconditions found on Earth. This resource provides a detailedoverview of the... Read more

    Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
    Publication Date: 15/07/1998
    ISBN13: 9780471026181, 978-0471026181
    ISBN10: 0471026182

    Number of Pages: 336

    Non Fiction , Mathematics & Science , Education

    Description

    Extremophiles are life-forms that thrive under some of the harshestconditions found on Earth. This resource provides a detailedoverview of the current state of knowledge about this fascinatinggroup of life-forms. Over the course of 11 contributed chapters, 26experts from around the globe identify known extremophiles, exploretheir unique ecologies and physiologies, and discuss current andfuture biotechnological applications.

    Providing the most up-to-date coverage available of this rapidlyadvancing field, this book:
    * Combines the latest research finding with informed speculationabout extremophile evolution, ecology, physiology, andgenetics
    * Covers all types of extremophiles, including hyperthermophiles,psychrophiles, halophiles, acidophiles, alkaliophiles, andanaerobic extremophiles
    * Explores current and future industrial applications, such asalkaliophile bioenergetics, metal recovery, and toxic wastedisposal

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