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Extremophiles are life-forms that thrive under some of the harshestconditions found on Earth. This resource provides a detailedoverview of the current state of knowledge about this fascinatinggroup of life-forms. Over the course of 11 contributed chapters, 26experts from around the globe identify known extremophiles, exploretheir unique ecologies and physiologies, and discuss current andfuture biotechnological applications. Providing the most up-to-date coverage available of this rapidlyadvancing field, this book: * Combines the latest research finding with informed speculationabout extremophile evolution, ecology, physiology, andgenetics * Covers all types of extremophiles, including hyperthermophiles,psychrophiles, halophiles, acidophiles, alkaliophiles, andanaerobic extremophiles * Explores current and future industrial applications, such asalkaliophile bioenergetics, metal recovery, and toxic wastedisposal

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...any scientist working on any aspect of extremophiles will need a copy of this book. (Chemtracts -- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Vol. 12, Number 10)

"""...any scientist working on any aspect of extremophiles will needa copy of this book."" (Chemtracts - Biochemistry & MolecularBiology, Vol. 12, Number 10)"

...any scientist working on any aspect of extremophiles will needa copy of this book. (Chemtracts - Biochemistry & MolecularBiology, Vol. 12, Number 10)

""...any scientist working on any aspect of extremophiles will needa copy of this book."" (Chemtracts - Biochemistry & MolecularBiology, Vol. 12, Number 10)

...any scientist working on any aspect of extremophiles will need a copy of this book. (Chemtracts - Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Vol. 12, Number 10)

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Koki Horikoshi and William D. Grant are the authors of Extremophiles: Microbial Life in Extreme Environments, published by Wiley.

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