This volume looks at the newest methods materials equipment and technologies developed to
study the cell biology of the pneumococcus. The chapters which cover a wide range of topics
are organized into six parts: Part one discusses the cultivation of Streptococcus pneumoniae in
vitro Part Two talks about the microscopy techniques used to study the biology of
Streptococcus pneumoniae and pneumococcal interactions with the host Parts Three and Four
describe the genetics proteome and proteomics of Streptococcus pneumoniae Part Five explains
in vitro and in vivo models of Streptococcus pneumoniae-host interactions and Part Six looks
at the factors of public health epidemiology and biostatistics. Written in the highly
successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format chapters include introductions to their
respective topics lists of the necessary materials and reagents step-by-step readily
reproducible laboratory protocols and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.
Cutting-edge and authoritative Streptococcus pneumoniae: Methods and Protocols is a valuable
resource for both novice and expert researchers who want to expand their studies into new areas
and new systems in this continuously evolving field.
