Main description:

Aimed at research scientists and biotechnologists,
this book is an essential reading for those working with extremophiles and
their potential
biotechnological application. Here, we provide a comprehensive and
reliable source of information on the recent advances and challenges in
different aspects of the theme. Written in an accessible language,
the book is also a recommended as reference text for anyone interested in this
thriving field of research.

Over the last
decades, the study of extremophiles has provided ground breaking discoveries
that challenge our understanding of biochemistry and molecular biology. In the
applied side, extremophiles and their enzymes have spawned a multibillion
dollar biotechnology industry, with applications spanning biomedical,
pharmaceutical, industrial, environmental, and agricultural sectors. Taq DNA
polymerase (which was isolated from Thermus
aquaticus from a geothermal spring in Yellowstone National Park) is the
most well-known example of the potential biotechnological application of
extremophiles and their biomolecules. Indeed, the application of extremophiles
and their biologically active compounds has opened a new era in biotechnology.
However, despite the latest advances, we are just in the beginning of exploring
the biotechnological potentials of extremophiles.

Feature:

Covers the most recent and novel applications of extremophiles in different areas of biotechnology

Explores the challenges and benefits of applying extremolytes and extremozymes in biotechnology

Provides an overview of the methodologies used to study extremophiles

Back cover:

Aimed at research scientists and biotechnologists,
this book is an essential reading for those working with extremophiles and
their potential
biotechnological application. Here, we provide a comprehensive and
reliable source of information on the recent advances and challenges in
different aspects of the theme. Written in an accessible language,
the book is also a recommended as reference text for anyone interested in this
thriving field of research.

Over the last
decades, the study of extremophiles has provided ground breaking discoveries
that challenge our understanding of biochemistry and molecular biology. In the
applied side, extremophiles and their enzymes have spawned a multibillion
dollar biotechnology industry, with applications spanning biomedical,
pharmaceutical, industrial, environmental, and agricultural sectors. Taq DNA
polymerase (which was isolated from Thermus
aquaticus from a geothermal spring in Yellowstone National Park) is the
most well-known example of the potential biotechnological application of
extremophiles and their biomolecules. Indeed, the application of extremophiles
and their biologically active compounds has opened a new era in biotechnology.
However, despite the latest advances, we are just in the beginning of exploring
the biotechnological potentials of extremophiles.

Contents:

1.Introduction:  Biotechnology of Extremophiles.- 2.Bioprospecting in Extreme Environments.- 3.Extremolytes and Extremozymes.- 4.Biotechnology of Thermophiles and Hyperthermophile.- 5.Biotechnology of Psychrophiles.- 6.Biotechnology of Acidophiles.- 7.Biotechnology of Alkaliphiles.- 8.Biotechnology of Halophiles.- 9.Biotechnology of Piezophiles.