Scholars@Duke
Joseph Heitman

Joseph Heitman

Chair, Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology
Molecular Genetics and Microbiology
Duke Box 3546, Durham, NC 27710
322 Clin & Res Labs, Durham, NC 27710

Scholarly Works - Books

Preface

Book · September 5, 2017 Cite

The fungal kingdom

Book · September 5, 2017 Fungi research and knowledge grew rapidly following recent advances in genetics and genomics. This book synthesizes new knowledge with existing information to stimulate new scientific questions and propel fungal scientists on to the next stages of research ... Full text Cite

CRYPTOCOCCUS: FROM HUMAN PATHOGEN TO MODEL YEAST

Book · January 1, 2014 "The full range of scientific and clinical perspectives on Cryptococcus at your fingertips. Covers both the Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii species, examining in detail the life cycle, pathophysiology, molecular biology, genetics, genomics, ... Full text Cite

Molecular Principles of Fungal Pathogenesis

Book · January 1, 2014 "A compendium of research in the field of medical mycology. Measures the impact of genome projects, genetics, and molecular biology on the understanding of a diverse group of pathogenic fungi and explores the potential impact of vaccines and new therapeuti ... Full text Cite

Sex in Fungi: Molecular Determination and Evolutionary Implications

Book · January 1, 2014 An invaluable resource that will guide new research on the major groups within the fungal kingdom. Provides illuminating insights into the molecular details of cell-type specification, mating-type switching, pheromone perception and signaling, and cellular ... Full text Cite

Evolution of Virulence in Eukaryotic Microbes

Book · October 28, 2013 A unique and timely review of the emergence of eukaryotic virulence in fungi, oomycetes, and protozoa, as they affect both animals and plants Evolution of Virulence in Eukaryotic Microbes addresses new developments in defining the molecular basis of virule ... Full text Cite