Physiological and Biotechnological Aspects of Extremophiles highlights research in this rapidly growing field. Expert authors from around the world provide the latest insights into the mechanisms these fascinating organisms use to survive. The vast majority of extremophiles are microbes, mainly archaea and bacteria, but some are eukaryotes. These microbes live under chemical and physical extremes that are usually lethal to cellular molecules, yet they manage to survive and thrive. They are a valuable source of industrially important enzymes and recent research has revealed novel mechanisms and biomolecular structures with a broad range of potential applications in biotechnology, biomining and bioremediation. Aimed at research scientists, students, microbiologists and biotechnologists, this book is essential reading for scientists working with extremophiles and a recommended reference text for anyone interested in the microbiology of these organisms, bioprospecting, biomining, biofuels and extremozymes.

Book Information
ISBN 9780128183229
Author Richa Salwan
Format Paperback
Page Count 510
Imprint Academic Press Inc
Publisher Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc