Molecular Approaches to Parasitology (MBL Lectures in Biology) [Paperback]

John C. Boothroyd (Editor), Richard Komuniecki (Editor)

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ISBN-10: 0471103411 | ISBN-13: 978-0471103417 | Publication Date: January 1995 | Edition: 1

Describes the dramatic advances in the field during the recent past, focusing on the ways in which molecular tools can be used to study the biology of parasites. Reflects the successful transfection of Leishmania, Trypanosoma, Toxoplasma and Plasmodium—a major breakthrough which allowed investigation into a range of new areas. The role of cytokines in immunity to parasites dominates the work on immunology. Also covers entirely new arenas including RNA editing.

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Describes the dramatic advances in the field during the recent past, focusing on the ways in which molecular tools can be used to study the biology of parasites. Reflects the successful transfection of Leishmania, Trypanosoma, Toxoplasma and Plasmodium--a major breakthrough which allowed investigation into a range of new areas. The role of cytokines in immunity to parasites dominates the work on immunology. Also covers entirely new arenas including RNA editing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 560 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Liss; 1 edition (January 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471103411
• ISBN-13: 978-0471103417
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,250,937 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)