Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 118 continues the comprehensive reach of this widely read and authoritative review source in microbiology. Users will find invaluable references and information on a variety of areas relating to the topics of microbiology.

• Contains contributions from leading authorities in the field
• Informs and updates on the latest developments in the field of microbiology
• Includes discussions on the role of specific molecules in pathogen life stages, interactions, and much more

1. CRISPR/Cas genome editing systems in thermophiles: Current status, associated challenges, and future perspectives Yilin Le and Jianzhong Sun 2. Microbial mercury transformations: Focus on molecules, functions and organisms Ri-Qing Yu and Tamar Barkay 3. Microbial community signatures for estimation of postmortem time intervals Hirak Ranjan Dash and Surajit Das