This well-illustrated volume brings together for the first time current research on all aspects of the genus Thermus-covering ecology, isolation, taxonomy, physiology, molecular biology and genetics, cell structure, and biotechnology. Featured in this reference is a 16s RNA data collection to help researchers differentiate the various species. Noteworthy chapters include a discussion of the applications and enzymes produced by Thermus as well as a study on the environments and conditions where Thermus are isolated.

The Taxonomy and Identification of Thermus; R.A.D. Williams, R.J. Sharp. Ecology, Distribution, and Isolation of Thermus; G.A. Alfredsson, J.K. Kristjansson. The Physiology and Metabolism of Thermus; R.J. Sharp, et al. Enzymes of Thermus and Their Properties; M.L. Duffield, D. Cossar. The Cell Walls and Lipids of Thermus; M.S. da Costa. Genetics of Thermus (Plasmids, Bacteriophage, Potential Vectors, Gene Transfer Systems); N.D.H. Raven. Genes and Genetic Manipulation in Thermus thermophilus; T. Oshima. Biotechnological Applications of Thermus; P.L. Bergquist, H.W. Morgan. Index.