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Epigenetics update

Epigenetics
"This volume is an excellent collection of advanced review papers on different aspects of the emerging research field of epigenetics ... the specific attraction of this volume is its comprehensive coverage of a complex and newly evolving research domain in light of different established disciplines that are currently investigating hitherto-unknown novel aspects of epigenetics in the context of their specific fields ... will serve as an essential primer for anyone interested in the dynamic evolution of epigenetics research ... One of the greatest strengths of this edited work is the variety of researchers contributing to the dynamics of the work's comprehensive nature ... an excellent resource on general aspects of epigenetics. It will quite effectively cater to the needs of molecular biologists, molecular geneticists, cell and molecular biologists, animal, plant, and crop geneticists, synthetic biologists, biotechnologists, and researchers involved with the fields of stem cell and molecular aspects of cancer research." from S.K. Basu and A. Goyal, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada writing in Crop Science (2009) 49: 1937-1938 read more ...

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New book catalogue

Caister Academic Press have today released their latest book catalogue. Caister Academic Press is one of the leading publishers of advanced texts in virology, microbiology and molecular biology. Publications focus on topical areas and encompass the latest scientific advances and current research. The specialist editors and authors are internationally renowned scientists and leaders in their fields of expertise ensuring that the books are authoritative and up to date.

Caister Academic Press books are a major resource for research scientists, graduate students and other specialists.

Download PDF at: 2010 Book Catalogue

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qPCR book

Real-Time PCR: Current Technology and Applications is "a useful compendium of basic and advanced applications for laboratory scientists. It is an ideal introductory textbook and will serve as a practical handbook in laboratories where the technology is employed."

from Christopher J. McIver, Microbiology Department, Prince of Wales Hospital, New South Wales, Australia in Australian J. Med. Sci. 2009. 30(2): 59-60

Further reading: Real-Time PCR: Current Technology and Applications

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Biotechnology Books

Recommended books on biotechnology:

Lab-on-a-Chip Technology: Fabrication and Microfluidics
Publisher: Caister Academic Press
Editor: Keith E. Herold and Avraham Rasooly
Publication date: August 2009
ISBN: 978-1-904455-46-2
"An essential book for biologists and clinicians using LOC technology"

Lab-on-a-Chip Technology: Biomolecular Separation and Analysis
Publisher: Caister Academic Press
Editor: Keith E. Herold and Avraham Rasooly
Publication date: August 2009
ISBN: 978-1-904455-47-9
"A skillful selection of topics of exceptional importance to current science"

Real-Time PCR: Current Technology and Applications
Publisher: Caister Academic Press
Editor: Julie Logan, Kirstin Edwards and Nick Saunders
Publication date: January 2009
ISBN: 978-1-904455-39-4
"a comprehensive guide to the most up-to-date technologies and applications"

Bacterial Polysaccharides: Current Innovations and Future Trends
Publisher: Caister Academic Press
Editor: Matthias Ullrich
Publication date: June 2009
ISBN: 978-1-904455-45-5
"the most important innovations in polysaccharide research and biotechnological applications"

Bacterial Secreted Proteins: Secretory Mechanisms and Role in Pathogenesis
Publisher: Caister Academic Press
Editor: Karl Wooldridge
Publication date: April 2009
ISBN: 978-1-904455-42-4
"the role of secreted proteins in pathogenesis, drug design and vaccine development"

Microbial Production of Biopolymers and Polymer Precursors: Applications and Perspectives
Publisher: Caister Academic Press
Editor: Bernd H. A. Rehm
Publication date: January 2009
ISBN: 978-1-904455-36-3
"the applications and potential applications of biopolymers in biotechnology"

Plasmids: Current Research and Future Trends
Publisher: Caister Academic Press
Edited by: Georg Lipps
Publication date: July 2008
ISBN: 978-1-904455-35-6
"... a clear and concise text which will be considered an important reference to plasmid researchers at the graduate level and beyond ..." from Expert Review of Vaccines (2009) January Issue

RNA and the Regulation of Gene Expression: A Hidden Layer of Complexity
Publisher: Caister Academic Press
Edited by: Kevin V. Morris
Publication date: March 2008
ISBN: 978-1-904455-25-7
"This book is a well-selected compilation of 14 mostly review-style articles, written by experts in the field ... a well-written, successful endeavour" from ChemBioChem (2008) 9: 2005-2007

Epigenetics
Publisher: Caister Academic Press
Editor: Jorg Tost
Publication date: March 2008
ISBN: 978-1-904455-23-3
"... a significant collection of articles, relating to various aspects of epigenetics" from Microbiology Today (2008)

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Molecular Biology Books for 2009

Lab-on-a-Chip Technology: Biomolecular Separation and Analysis
Publisher: Caister Academic Press
Editor: Keith E. Herold and Avraham Rasooly
Publication date: August 2009
ISBN: 978-1-904455-47-9
A skillful selection of topics of exceptional importance to current science ensures that this book will be of major value to a wide range of molecular biologists, clinical scientists, microbiologists, biochemists and anyone interested in LOC technology or developing applications for LOC devices.
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Lab-on-a-Chip Technology: Fabrication and Microfluidics
Publisher: Caister Academic Press
Editor: Keith E. Herold and Avraham Rasooly
Publication date: August 2009
ISBN: 978-1-904455-46-2
This comprehensive volume presents the current technologies in the field and includes theoretical and technical information to enable both the understanding of the technology and the reproduction of experiments. The book aims to help the reader to understand current LOC technologies, to perform similar experiments, to design new LOC systems and to develop new methodologies and applications.
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Real-Time PCR: Current Technology and Applications
Publisher: Caister Academic Press
Editor: Julie Logan, Kirstin Edwards and Nick Saunders
Publication date: January 2009
ISBN: 978-1-904455-39-4
This essential manual presents a comprehensive guide to the most up-to-date technologies and applications as well as providing an overview of the theory of this increasingly important technique.
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Microbial Production of Biopolymers and Polymer Precursors: Applications and Perspectives
Publisher: Caister Academic Press
Editor: Bernd H. A. Rehm
Publication date: January 2009
ISBN: 978-1-904455-36-3
Topics include the biochemistry and genetics of biosynthesis of xanthan, alginate, cellulose, cyanophycin, poly(gamma-glutamic acid), levan, hyaluronic acid, organic acids, oligosaccharides and polysaccharides, and polyhydroxyalkanoates. A recommended book for all biotechnology and microbiology laboratories.
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