Microbial Imaging

by Tor Savidge (Editor), Charalabos Pothulakis (Editor)

Overview

Recent advances in molecular technology have provided new microbial imaging tools, not only complementing more classical methods, but in many cases significantly enhancing the sensitivity and efficiency in which studies may be conducted. These technologies are applicable to a wide range of problems in contemporary microbiology, including strain selection, understanding microbial structure, function and pathophysiology, as well as in the development of anti-microbial agents and vaccines. This volume emphasizes detailed methodology, provides a theoretical background and lists potential applications of specific imaging tools.* Edited by two experts in the field* Applicable to a broad Microbiology readership* Highly illustrated* Provides in-depth accounts from scientists working with cutting edge technologies* Facilitates researchers who involve Microbial Imaging in their work

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780080925042
Publisher:	Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Publication date:	12/18/2004
Series:	Methods in Microbiology , #34
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	282
File size:	8 MB

Table of Contents

In situ hybridization methods to study microbial populations and their interactions with human host cellsFluorescent Protein Probes in FungiLive-cell imaging of filamentous fungi using vital fluorescent dyes and confocal microscopyOne-photon versus Two-photon Laser Scanning Microscopy and Digital Image Analysis of Microbial BiofilmsApplications of cryo- and transmission electron microscopy in the study of microbial macromolecular structure and bacterial-host cellMicrobial Surfaces Investigated Using Atomic Force MicroscopyPositron Emission Tomography Imaging Of Clinical Infectious DiseasesBiosensor Characterisation Of Structure-Function Relationships In Viral ProteinsRT in situ PCR: Protocols and ApplicationsReal-Time Fluorescent Pcr Techniques To Study Microbial-Host Interactions.Design and Use of Functional Gene Microarrays (FGAs) for the Characterization of Microbial Communities

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Provides a comprehensive outline of important old and new methods that are available for microbial imaging