Adaption of microbial life to environmental extremes : novel research results and application /

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Edition:Second edition.
Imprint:Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2017.
Description:1 online resource (x, 342 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Language:English
Subject:Extreme environments -- Microbiology.
Adaptation (Biology)
Adaptation, Physiological.
Biodiversity.
Environmental Microbiology.
Microbiological Phenomena.
Microbiology (non-medical)
Biodiversity.
Ecological science, the Biosphere.
NATURE -- Animals -- Wildlife.
SCIENCE -- Microscopes & Microscopy.
Adaptation (Biology)
Extreme environments -- Microbiology.
Electronic books.
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11272270
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Other authors / contributors:Stan-Lotter, Helga, editor.
Fendrihan, Sergiu, editor.
ISBN:9783319483276
3319483277
9783319483252
3319483250
Digital file characteristics:text file
PDF
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed March 10, 2017).
Print version record.
Summary:This entirely updated second edition provides an overview on the biology, ecology and biodiversity of extremophiles. Unusual and less explored ecosystems inhabited by extremophiles such as marine hypersaline deeps, extreme cold, desert sands, and man-made clean rooms for spacecraft assembly are presented. An additional focus is put on the role of these highly specialized microorganism in applied research fields, ranging from biotechnology and nanotechnology to astrobiology. Examples such as novel psychrophilic enzymes, compounds from halophiles, and detection strategies for potential extraterrestrial life forms are discussed in detail. The book addresses researchers and advanced students in the fields of microbiology, microbial ecology and biotechnology.
Other form:Print version: Adaption of microbial life to environmental extremes. Second edition. Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2017 3319483250 9783319483252
Standard no.:10.1007/978-3-319-48327-6