This well-illustrated volume brings together for the first time current research on all aspects of the genus Thermus-covering ecology, isolation, taxonomy, physiology, molecular biology and genetics, cell structure, and biotechnology. Featured in this reference is a 16s RNA data collection to help researchers differentiate the various species. Noteworthy chapters include a discussion of the applications and enzymes produced by Thermus as well as a study on the environments and conditions where Thermus are isolated.