Bacteriophages

Ranging from the evolution of pathogenicity to oceanic carbon cycling, the many and varied roles that bacteriophages play in microbial ecology and evolution have inspired increased interest within the scientific community. Bacteriophages: Methods and Protocols pulls together the vast body of knowledge and expertise from top international bacteriophage researchers to provide both classical and state-of-the-art molecular techniques. With its well-organized modular design, Volume 1: Isolation, Characterization, and Interactions examines a multitude of topics, including the isolation of phages, morphological and molecular characterization, and interaction with bacteria. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series format, chapters consist of brief introductions to the subject, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and a Notes section which details tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.

Thorough and cutting-edge, Bacteriophages: Methods and Protocols is a valuable reference for experienced bacteriophage researchers as well as an easily accessible introduction for newcomers to the subject.

• Bacteria
• Microbial ecology
• Microbial evolution
• Morphology
• Pathogenicity
• Termination
• electron microscopy
• molecular biology

From the reviews:

"This book apart from the numerous texts recently published in the area of bacteriophage biology is the focus on the methodology used in this field. … This volume focuses largely on the classical protocols - as described by the editors … . This book should prove to be a valuable resource to even the experienced phage biologist and an essential reference book for postgraduate students and scientists new to the field of phage biology." (Sophie Foley, Microbiology Today, July, 2009)

• University of Leicester, UK

  Martha R.J. Clokie

• Public Health Agency of Canada, Guelph, Canada

  Andrew M. Kropinski

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