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Book SynopsisWith high-quality genome sequences for the important and ubiquitous Aspergilli now available, increased opportunities arise for the further understanding of its gene function, interaction, expression, and evolution. The Aspergilli: Genomics, Medical Aspects, Biotechnology, and Research Methods provides a comprehensive analysis of the research that reveals the main biological attributes of these species. The co-editors are a particularly proficient and prolific pair with long track records of scientific productivity.
The book sets the stage with a discussion of basic biology, examining the data on the structure of genomes and comparing the genetic map and annotation methodology. It includes a comparison of metabolic abilities among different Aspergillus spp. and other species, then covers areas such as comparative biology, pathogenic properties, and metabolic capabilities of the Aspergilli. The book reviews established techniques and new methodologies for the post
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"The individual chapters are well-written, well-organized (with many very good figures and summary tables) and include recent data. I recommend this book, and it should be mandatory for those new to this field...this book would also be an excellecnt starting point for getting an overview of the current state of the field."
-Jan Lehmbeck, Society for General Microbiology, Feb. 2009
Table of ContentsBasic Biology. Medically Important Species in the Genus. Biotechnological Aspects of the Genus. Appendix: Techniques and Resources.
