Imaging Bacterial Molecules, Structures and Cells

Imaging Bacterial Molecules, Structures and Cells, the latest volume in the Methods in Microbiology series, provides comprehensive, cutting-edge reviews of current and emerging technologies in the field of clinical microbiology. The book features a wide variety of state-of-the art methods and techniques for the diagnosis and management of microbial infections, with chapters authored by internationally renowned experts.

This particular volume focuses on current techniques, such as MALDI-TOF mass spectroscopy and molecular diagnostics, along with newly emerging technologies, such as host-based diagnostics and next generation sequencing.

Written by recognized leaders and experts in the fieldProvides a comprehensive and cutting-edge review of current and emerging technologies in the field of clinical microbiology, including discussions of current techniques like MALDI-TOF mass spectroscopy and molecular diagnostics Includes a broad range and breadth of techniques coveredPresents discussions on newly emerging technologies, such as host-based diagnostics and next generation sequencing

1. General fluorophores Michael VanNieuwenhze 2. Time-lapse Ariel Linder 3. Microfuidics and biofilms Ling Juan Wu 4. Cryo-EM Grant Jensen 5. TEM methods, cryosubstitution, immunolabeling, and combined approaches to get complementary information John Arlington Fuerst