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  • Molecular Methods for Microbial Identification and Typing

    by K.J. Towner, A. Cockayne ...
    The accurate identification and typing of microbes is essential for workers active in all fields of microbiology. Many examples of modern molecular methods have been concealed in scientific and medical literature but this introductory text considers the possible applications of such methods and compares their advantages and disadvantages. ... Read more

    $115.29 CAD

  • New Approaches for the Generation and Analysis of Microbial Typing Data

    Edited by L. Dijkshoorn, K.J. Towner, Mark J Struelens ...
    Rapid molecular identification and typing of micro-organisms is extremely important in efforts to monitor the geographical spread of virulent, epidemic or antibiotic-resistant pathogens. It has become a mainstay of integrated hospital infection control service. In addition, numerous industrial and biotechnological applications require the study of the diversity of organisms. Conventional ... Read more

    $225.59 CAD

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    by Burton J. Bogitsh, Clint E. Carter, Thomas N. Oeltmann ...
    Human Parasitology emphasizes a medical perspective while incorporating functional morphology, physiology, biochemistry, and immunology to enhance appreciation of the diverse implications of parasitism. Bridging the gap between classical clinical parasitology texts and traditional encyclopedic treatises, Human Parasitology appeals to students interested in the medical aspects of parasitology and ... Read more

    $83.99 CAD

  • Infection Control in the Child Care Center and Preschool

    by Leigh B. Grossman, MD ...
    This book provides child care and preschool providers, pediatricians, family practitioners, and public health officials with an up-to-date, easy to read reference on infections and infection control for children in day care and preschool. The book covers both common and unusual infections and illnesses prevalent in this population, and offers practical guidance on issues of contagion, treatment, ... Read more

    $80.79 CAD

  • Immunology

    Volume 1: Immunotoxicology, Immunopathology, and Immunotherapy

    Edited by M. A. Hayat ...
    Immunology, Volume 1: Immunotoxicology, Immunopathology, and Immunotherapy discusses the investment of time, effort and finance that go into making progress in preventing and/or curing serious diseases by using standard treatments (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, and hormone therapy). The use of these treatments is accompanied by unavoidable, devastating side effects. At the cost of being ... Read more

    $187.99 CAD

  • Herpetology

    An Introductory Biology of Amphibians and Reptiles

    by Laurie J. Vitt, Janalee P. Caldwell ...
    This third edition, now fully revised and updated by two of Dr. Zug's colleagues, provides herpetology students and amateur reptile and amphibian keepers with the latest taxonomy and species developments from around the world. Herpetology is a rapidly evolving field, which has contributed to new discoveries in many conceptual areas of biology. The authors build on this progress by updating all ... Read more

    $73.59 CAD

  • Antibiotics – Are They Curing Us or Killing Us?

    The Catastrophic Impact of the Over-prescription of Antibiotics on Our Health

    by John McKenna ...
    Antibiotics: Are they curing us or killing us? 'Without urgent, co-ordinated action by many stakeholders, the world is headed for a post-antibiotic era, in which common infections and minor injuries which have been treatable for decades can once again kill.' Dr Keiji Fukuda, World Health Organization For anyone reeling from this recent, shocking statement from WHO, Dr John McKenna is here to help. ... Read more

    $4.23 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Parasitism

    The Diversity and Ecology of Animal Parasites

    by Timothy M. Goater, Cameron P. Goater, Gerald W. Esch ...
    Reflecting the enormous advances made in the field over the past ten years, this text synthesizes the latest developments in the ecology and evolution of animal parasites against a backdrop of parallel advances in parasite systematics, biodiversity and life cycles. This second edition has been thoroughly revised to meet the needs of a new generation of parasitology students. Balancing traditional ... Read more

    $91.19 CAD

  • Host Defense Peptides and Their Potential as Therapeutic Agents

    Edited by Richard M. Epand ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    This book offers an overview of our current understanding of host defense peptides and their potential for clinical applications as well as some of the obstacles to this. The chapters, written by leading experts in the field, detail the number and diversity of host defense peptides, and discuss the therapeutic potential not only of antibacterial, but also of antifungal, antiviral, plant ... Read more

    $179.39 CAD

  • Avian Immunology

    Edited by Bernd Kaspers, Karel A. Schat ...
    The science underpinning avian immunology is crucial to understanding basic immunological principles and the exceptional features of the avian immune system, as different strategies birds have adopted can provide important evolutionary insights. This book provides the most complete picture of the avian immune system so far. The world-wide importance of poultry protein for the human diet, the ... Read more

    $167.99 CAD

  • Bacillus thuringiensis Biotechnology

    Edited by Estibaliz Sansinenea ...
    Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
    Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) has been used as a biopesticide in agriculture, forestry and mosquito control because of its advantages of specific toxicity against target insects, lack of polluting residues and safety to non-target organisms. The insecticidal properties of this bacterium are due to insecticidal proteins produced during sporulation. Despite these ecological benefits, the use of Bt ... Read more

    $306.19 CAD

  • Novel Strategies in the Design and Production of Vaccines

    Edited by Sara Cohen, Avigdor Shafferman ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    Vaccination is one of the most efficient and cost effective methods of promoting human health and has been in clinical use for at least 200 years. Nevertheless, infectious diseases continue to constitute a constant threat to the well being of humanity. Common pathogens, once believed to be under control, acquire increased virulence and resistance to drugs, while exotic microorganisms emerged from ... Read more

    $179.39 CAD