Listeria monocytogenes: Methods and Protocols

Listeria monocytogenes is still a major threat to public health. A new book in the Methods in Molecular Biology series, Listeria monocytogenes: Methods and Prools addresses its titular pathogen with prools and methodologies used in research to gain a better understanding of Listeria at a molecular level. The topics covered include sampling in order to isolate Listeria, methods for their identification and characterization, methods for gene manipulation and finally, methods for control of the organism. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective subjects, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory prools and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.

Vital and authoritative, Listeria monocytogenes: Methods and Prools aims to contribute to the harmonization of the methods used in the field and will therefore benefit all those interested in Listeria research.