Microbiology of Atypical Environments [Hardcover]

Microbiology of Atypical Environments, Volume 45, presents a comprehensive reference text on the microbiological methods used to research the basic biology of microorganism in harsh, stressful and sometimes atypical environments (e.g. arctic ice, space stations, extraterrestrial environments, hot springs and magnetic environments). Chapters in this release include Biofilms in space, Methods for studying the survival of microorganisms in extraterrestrial environments, Persistence of Fungi in Atypical (Closed) Environments Based on Evidence from the International Space Station (ISS): Distribution and Significance to Human health, Methods for visualizing microorganisms in Icy environments, Measuring microbial metabolism at surface-air interfaces and nuclear waste management, amongst others.

• Contains both established and emerging methods
• Provides excellent reference lists on the topics covered

Section 1: Methods for Studying Microorganisms in Space 1. Microbiology of the Built Environment in Spacecraft Used for Human Flight Jiseon Yang, Starla G. Thornhill, Jennifer Barrila, Cheryl A. Nickerson, Charlie M. Ott and Robert J.C. McLean 2. The Study of Microbial Survival in Extraterrestrial Environments Using Low Earth Orbit and Ground-Based Experiments Karen Olsson-Francis, Nisha K. Ramkissoon, Alex B. Price, David J. Slade, Michael Macey and Victoria K. Pearson 3. Persistence of Fungi in Atypical, Closed Environments: Cultivation to Omics Adriana Blachowicz, Kasthuri Venkateswaran and Clay C.C. Wang

Section 2: Molecular Methods 4. Molecular Methods for Studying Microorganisms From Atypical Environments Hirak Ranjan Dash and Surajit Das 5. Measuring Microbial Metabolism in Atypical Environments Wendy Stone alƒ-