Bacteriophages: Methods and Protocols

This  volume provides detailed protocols for the isolation, enumeration,  characterization of diverse bacteriophages, including both small and  jumbo bacteriophages, from soil, fecal, municipal wastewater, and from  food niche samples. Chapters highlight the diversity of bacteriophages  in different environments, quantifications using culture and molecular  techniques, protocols for isolation, interaction of bacteriophage  proteins with host cells, and how to use bacteriophages to transfer  foreign genetic elements to bacterial strains. In addition to the above,  chapters feature the application of  bacteriophages/bacteriophage-derived products. Written in the highly  successful Methods in Molecular Biology series  format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics,  lists of necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily  reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips (in the Notes section) on  troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.

Authoritative and cutting-edge, Bacteriophages: Methods and Protocols aims to ensure successful results in further study of this vital field.