Wolbachia

This book provides insight into the biology of Wolbachia with a particular focus on methodology.  Chapters guide readers through reproductive phenotypes caused by  Wolbachia,  survival and replication of  Wolbachia  in insect cell lines, artificial introduction of  Wolbachia  into novel hosts, and analysis of Wolbachia gene functions. 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 key tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.