Nature Reviews Microbiology
Volume 6, No 9 September 2008
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Revisiting the host as a growth medium
Stacie A. Brown, Kelli L. Palmer & Marvin Whiteley
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What really happens to dendritic cells during malaria?
Michelle N. Wykes & Michael F. Good
The functions of dendritic cells during malaria have been the subject of intensive investigations, the results of which have been controversial. Here, Michelle Wykes and Michael Good propose that the species and strain of Plasmodium are some of the key factors that affect dendritic cell function.
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Science and Society
Post-genomic challenges for collaborative research in infectious diseases
Iruka N. Okeke & John Wain
Collaborations of scientists from developed countries and developing countries have had great success, but often have trouble getting established. Here, Iruka Okeke and John Wain describe the benefits of collaborations, the hurdles faced in their initiation, ways to promote them and the programmes that are already in place to develop them.
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Parasitology:
Antigen switching joins the DOTs
Archaea:
Kings of the sea floor?
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Molecular eco-systems biology: towards an understanding of community function
Jeroen Raes & Peer Bork
Metagenomics has enabled researchers to compile inventories of viruses, bacteria and archaea that inhabit specific niches. Here, the authors discuss the tools that are needed for us to progress to an integrated understanding of microbial ecosystems biology.
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Nature Reviews Microbiology Animation on Microbial Intracellular Pathogens
Nature Reviews Microbiology invites you to explore the microscopic world of microbial invaders and take an animated tour featuring the lifestyles of three disease-causing bacteria: Listeria monocytogenes, Legionella pneumophila and Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
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