Molecular Methods for Microbial Identification and Typing [Paperback]

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.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.General introduction. Analysis of nucleic acid profiles. DNA hybridization techniques. Nucleic acid amplification techniques. Polypeptide and LPS analysis. Application of antibodies to identification and typing. Electrophoretic multilocus enzyme analysis. Summary and future prospects. References. Index.The value of this book is seen above all in a critical reviewing of the advantages and disadvantages of the techniques considered. The text is supplemented by numerous references to literature and illustrations. This book provides the reader with a detailed survey of the subject and a wealth of suggestions. - Zentralblatt fur BakteriologieSpringer Book Archives