Synopsis
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD. Summarizes current knowledge of the subject, synthesizes information about different organisms and systems, and outlines outstanding questions. For researchers. Extensive references. Height:11.00, Width: 8.50
Booknews
A host of scholars in a variety of biological sciences have contributed to this summary of current research on bacterial stress responses. The first section examines specific responses to stressors such as heat and cold, acid, and oxygen deprivation. Other sections cover general responses in various bacteria species, connections between stress responses and pathogenesis, and how some bacteria thrive in stressful environments. A final section discusses applications of stress response studies, including human and environmental suggestions. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)