Genome Plasticity and Infectious Diseases
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Author | : Jörg Hacker |
Publisher | : American Society for Microbiology Press |
Total Pages | : 547 |
Release | : 2012-03-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781555817084 |
ISBN-13 | : 1555817084 |
Rating | : 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Genome Plasticity and Infectious Diseases by : Jörg Hacker
Book excerpt: Comprehensive examination of the current understanding of pathogen adaptation and microevolution. • Introduces the rapidly evolving field of genome plasticity, presents the latest research findings, and explores the relevance of these findings to infection and infection control. • Compiles and analyzes current investigations on the genome fluidity of pathogenic microbes. • Explores bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites from the aspect of host genome plasticity and its impact on infection.