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Author(s): Paul Hyman; Stephen T. Abedon
ISBN(s): 9781910190869, 1910190861
Edition: 1
File Details: PDF, 7.06 MB
Year: 2018
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 1910190861
ISBN 13: 9781910190869
Author: Paul Hyman, Stephen T Abedon

Viruses of microorganisms (VoMs) are the world’s most abundant viruses. There are viruses for every known microbe and VoMs are usually described in terms of their hosts as algal viruses, archaeal viruses, bacteriophages, virophages, fungal viruses and protozoan viruses. A key feature of infection by VoMs is that they often kill the host. This allows VoMs to play a key role in modifying microbial communities and in nutrient cycling in various environments. When the host is itself a pathogen then VoMs may be exploited to create novel antimicrobial strategies. In fact phage therapy for a variety of antibiotic-resistant bacterial pathogens is currently at the clinical trial stage. When they don’t kill the host, VoMs can still play important roles in the ecology and evolution of their hosts via various forms of virus-mediated horizontal gene transfer. Important in nature, these processes have also been used in the laboratory in genetic engineering techniques. In this multi-authored volume, international experts review the genomics, ecology, comparative biology and biotechnological applications of these fascinating viruses. Chapters have extensive reference sections that should encourage readers to pursue each subject in greater detail. This unique reference volume is a must-read for everyone working with VoMs, from the PhD student to the experienced scientist, in academia, the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries and working in clinical environments.

Viruses of Microorganisms 1st Table of contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction to Microbial Virology

  • Overview of Microbial Viruses

  • The Role of Viruses in Microbial Ecology

  • Historical Perspectives on Microbial Virology

Chapter 2: Characteristics of Microbial Viruses

  • General Structure and Classification of Viruses

  • Bacteriophages: Structure and Replication

  • Viruses Infecting Archaea and Eukaryotic Microorganisms

  • Viral Genomes: DNA vs. RNA

Chapter 3: Bacteriophages: Diversity and Classification

  • Types of Bacteriophages: Lytic and Lysogenic

  • Taxonomy and Nomenclature of Bacteriophages

  • Phage Morphology and Structural Variability

Chapter 4: Life Cycles of Microbial Viruses

  • The Lytic Cycle: Infection and Replication

  • The Lysogenic Cycle: Integration and Latency

  • Factors Affecting Phage Lifecycle Decision

  • Molecular Mechanisms of Phage Replication

Chapter 5: Host-Phage Interactions

  • Mechanisms of Phage Attachment and Entry

  • Host Defenses Against Phages: CRISPR-Cas Systems, Restriction Enzymes

  • Evolution of Phage Resistance in Microorganisms

  • Phage Evolution and Genetic Exchange

Chapter 6: Phages in Microbial Ecology and Evolution

  • Phages as Drivers of Microbial Diversity

  • Role of Phages in the Horizontal Gene Transfer

  • Impact of Phages on Microbial Communities and Ecosystems

  • The Role of Phages in Disease and Symbiosis

Chapter 7: Viruses of Archaea and Eukaryotic Microorganisms

  • Archaeal Viruses: Unique Features and Diversity

  • Eukaryotic Microorganisms and Their Viral Pathogens

  • Viruses of Protists and Fungi

  • Evolutionary Relationships Between Archaea, Eukaryotes, and Their Viruses

Chapter 8: Applications of Microbial Viruses

  • Phage Therapy: A Modern Solution to Antibiotic Resistance

  • Phages in Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering

  • Phage-Based Diagnostics

  • Phage Use in Agriculture and Food Safety

Chapter 9: Viral Pathogenesis and Microbial Diseases

  • Viruses as Pathogens of Microbial Hosts

  • The Role of Bacteriophages in Pathogenicity

  • Interaction of Phages with Human Microbiota

  • Phages in Biofilm Formation and Antimicrobial Resistance

Chapter 10: Molecular Tools for Studying Microbial Viruses

  • Techniques in Phage Isolation and Characterization

  • Genomic and Proteomic Approaches for Phage Studies

  • High-Throughput Sequencing of Phages

  • Visualization Techniques: Electron Microscopy and CryoEM

Chapter 11: The Future of Microbial Virology

  • Emerging Phage Therapies and Research Directions

  • The Potential of Phages in Addressing Global Health Challenges

  • Phage Ecology in a Changing Environment

  • Synthetic Biology and Phage Engineering

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