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Fully describes the molecular cell biology of the archaea in one accessible and readable volume. • Describes the key cellular processes such as DNA replication, transcription, translation, lipids and metabolism. • Explains their unique features including aminoacyl-tRNA synthesis, signal transduction, and post-translational modification. • Details the latest discoveries of the twenty-first century and anticipates new progress expected in the future. • Serves as an essential reference for researchers, instructors, practitioners in the field, and students of the unique qualities of archaea. This title is published by the American Society of Microbiology Press and distributed by Taylor and Francis in rest of world territories.

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presents a comprehensive, state-of-the-art review of the archaea includes an opening chapter written by Carl Woese that examines the history of the archaea movement describes key cellular processes, such as DNA replication, transcription, translation, lipids, and metabolism provides an overview of the ecology and physiological diversity of the archaeal world discusses biotechnological and biomedical applications of archaea and their cellular products.

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