Alexandre Gomes Rodrigues – författare

New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Microbial Biomolecules: Properties, Relevance and Their Translational Applications presents a concise review on microbial biotechnology, along with impacts and recent results from research centers, small companies and large enterprises. The book brings the most relevant information on how we can use resources - in this case from microorganisms - and technology to develop solutions in fields like biofuels, food, cosmetics and medicine. It covers case studies of start-ups in the field and explains how scientists have moved their ideas into profitable bio-based products that are necessary for our current living standards.

In addition, the book describes strategic governmental programs designed to exploit biomass in a sustainable way, along with detailed information on research in several high-impact, worldwide laboratories. It gives concrete examples of ongoing research from molecules to methods, such as L-asparaginase, extremophiles, new diagnostics tools and the analytical methods that have raised the quality of the data obtained, thereby boosting the so-called bioeconomy.

Comprises a unique source of information on the various applications of microbial biomolecules Provides resourceful material for new ideas and strong rational/application-oriented stories Discusses biotech companies in various areas (biofuel, food, medicine, etc.) who are actively using microbial biomolecules Outlines scientific discoveries and their translation into profitable products Gives an insight perspective of institutional and governmental strategic research programs aiming to preserve, explore and generate benefits from microbial biomolecules

In the last few years research on fungal infections has progressed significantly. Not only have the basic aspects of infections been further investigated but also clinical knowledge has advanced. Also methods to diagnose infections have advanced and robust epidemiological data have been generated, along with new therapeutical approaches created and optimized. To understand and critically evaluate such advances, this new, contemporaneous and dedicated material was founded. It brings together the most relevant data and highlights information in professional, clear, and scientific language to be used by professionals in healthcare systems and researchers in both private and public institutions.Fungal Infections covers recent research and discusses clinically relevant data. This book provides a comprehensive source where the reader can find necessary information from the basic concepts to the clinic and analytical methods. Another important aspect of this workis that it presents current therapies applied to fungal infections and reviews the latest therapeutical innovations, including in the pharmaceutical formulation field. This volume also details recent discoveries from a broad range of subjects from molecular biology to analytics and epidemiology; explains the most recent developments, for example, in terms of diagnostic methods and innovative therapy. It was written by world-class scientists in the field from over 20 countries around the world with the highest quality standards, edited and revised in a peer-review style;. It also includes areas related to infectious diseases like immunocompromised patients, transplants, and immunological aspects, and gives recent data related to Covid-19. This book should be a valuable reference work for students in advanced courses in the medical field as well as for researchers and professionals working in the medical, pharmaceutical, biological, and biotechnological fields.