Biotechnology of Extremophiles:, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016 Advances and Challenges Grand Challenges in Biology and Biotechnology Series, Vol. 1

Aimed at research scientists and biotechnologists, this book is an essential reading for those working with extremophiles and their potential biotechnological application. Here, we provide a comprehensive and reliable source of information on the recent advances and challenges in different aspects of the theme. Written in an accessible language, the book is also a recommended as reference text for anyone interested in this thriving field of research.

Over the last decades, the study of extremophiles has provided ground breaking discoveries that challenge our understanding of biochemistry and molecular biology. In the applied side, extremophiles and their enzymes have spawned a multibillion dollar biotechnology industry, with applications spanning biomedical, pharmaceutical, industrial, environmental, and agricultural sectors. Taq DNA polymerase (which was isolated from Thermus aquaticus from a geothermal spring in Yellowstone National Park) is the most well-known example of the potential biotechnological application of extremophiles and their biomolecules. Indeed, the application of extremophiles and their biologically active compounds has opened a new era in biotechnology. However, despite the latest advances, we are just in the beginning of exploring the biotechnological potentials of extremophiles.

Covers the most recent and novel applications of extremophiles in different areas of biotechnology

Explores the challenges and benefits of applying extremolytes and extremozymes in biotechnology

Provides an overview of the methodologies used to study extremophiles

Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras