Books:

Maths from Scratch for Biologists

Numerical ability is an essential skill for everyone studying the biological sciences but many students are frightened by the 'perceived' difficulty of mathematics, and are nervous about applying mathematical skills in their chosen field of study. Maths from Scratch for Biologists is a highly instructive, informal text that explains step by step how and why you need to tackle maths within the biological sciences. Features:  * An accessible, jargon-busting approach to help readers master basic mathematical, statistical and data handling techniques in biology  * Numerous end of chapter problems to reinforce key concepts and encourage students to test their newly acquired skills through practise  * A handy, time-saving glossary
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Virus Culture: A Practical Approach
A.J. Cann (Ed)

Viruses have properties that are distinct from other living organisms and so require different methods to culture them. This volume provides a broad treatment of the principles and practice of virus culture and will be of interest to all those involved in virus culture including academic, industrial, and clinical research groups. Contains over 90 tried and tested protocols.
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DNA Viruses: A Practical Approach
A.J. Cann (Ed)

The properties of viruses are distinct from those of living organisms, making the study of viruses different from other areas of biology. DNA Viruses:A Practical Approach brings together all the major experimental methods for studying DNA viruses, and will be of interest to all those working on DNA viruses, whether in academia, industry or clinical research. Contains 150 tried and tested protocols.
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RNA Viruses: A Practical Approach
A.J. Cann (Ed)

RNA Viruses is wide ranging in scope, from core methods to emerging technology such as reverse genetics and retrovirus vectors. Chapter one covers the fundamentals of investigating RNA virus genome structure at a molecular level. Chapters two and three describe techniques for mutagenesis of RNA genomes and analysis of transcription. Chapter four deals with RNA virus-encoded proteinases, an important aspect of the control of RNA virus gene expression. Chapter five considers retrovirus oncogenesis and chapter six analysis of RNA virus quasispecies. Chapter seven describes systems for investigation of in vitro replication of positive-stranded viruses and chapter eight the packaging of RNA virus genomes. In addition to the technical aspects of reverse genetics and retrovirus vectors, both of the final two chapters also consider ethical aspects of these new technologies. All protocols are provided in easy to follow step format with full listing of equipment and reagents required. These methods really work. To encourage success, the authors also list useful hints and tips, discuss potential problems and present typical data. No other methods manual in this field is as comprehensive in its support. The book is therefore highly recommended for all researchers who work on RNA viruses.
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DNA Virus Replication: Frontiers in Molecular Biology
A.J. Cann (Ed)

DNA viruses have always been the most important model systems for eukaryotic DNA replication. Add to this the clinical significance of these human pathogens - 99% of the population of the world is infected with at least one of the viruses discussed in this volume - and it is difficult to overstate the importance of this group.
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of protein - protein interactions in DNA virus replication. It covers the replication of all the major DNA virus groups: hepatitis B virus, papillomavirus, herpes simplex virus, Epstein Barr virus, Kaposi's sarcoma herpes virus (KSHV), human cytomegalovirus, and adenoviruses. The lessons learned are important not only for virologists but also for researchers studying DNA replication in other systems and protein:protein interaction more generally.
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Molecular and Cell Biology of Opportunistic Infections in AIDS
by Steven H. Myint & Alan J. Cann (Eds)

This is the first text to review the molecular aspects of infectious organisms in AIDS patients. The structure of infecting viruses, bacteria and fungi is outlined, molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis reviewed and the use of gene detection methods discussed. The information in this volume is aimed at both clinicians and scientists. Up-to-date information and techniques are presented in a clear an accessible manner, providing a useful synthesis from clinicians specializing in infectious diseases, AIDS physicians and researchers in relevant fields.
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