Reviews for Placing AIDS and HIV in Remission: A Guide to Aggressive Medical Therapy for People with HIV Infection

The average rating for Placing AIDS and HIV in Remission: A Guide to Aggressive Medical Therapy for People with HIV Infection based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2014-05-24 00:00:00 Raymond Prior A striking but little known organism often found in the bush is the slime mold. Much of the time it moves along slowly, engulfing bacteria and other bits of organic matter much like an amoeba. However when it enters its reproductive phase it produces fruiting bodies much like those of a fungi which produce spores that are distributed by the wind. Under adverse conditions, such as drying out of the immediate environment or low temperatures, a plasmodium may convert into a hardened, resistant structure called a sclerotium (plural: sclerotia). These can be found in the winter by carefully searching under loose bark. The Myxomycetes are distinct from the cellular slime molds which are single-celled, soil-inhabiting predators of bacteria. The fruiting bodies of Myxomycetes are varied and of intricate structure, making great photographic subjects - the work of Stephen Sharnoff is mentioned specifically. Myxomycetes are found in a wide variety of ecosystems. Those found in the east in broad-leafed forests tend to differ from those in coniferous forests. Some species are primarily found at high altitude, with a few specializing in melting snowbanks. Coprophilous myxomycetes take advantage of the high moisture and nitrogen contents of dung and are often found in deserts and grasslands. Fungus beetles (Leiodidae) and fungus gnats (Mycetophilidae) frequently feed on the fruiting bodies of slime molds, and may be of service in distributing the spores. Fungi are often associated with slime molds, but have not been well studied. Some of the indigenous peoples of Veracruz, Mexico have included fried slime molds in their diet. While most people are unaware of slime molds, the authors relate the discovery of a large slime mold in Dallas, Texas which made the national newspapers. As it spread when hosed with water and moved about, it was thought by some to be an alien organism. This book has excellent detail on the structures peculiar to slime molds and the life cycle. Detailed keys to the species of slime molds are included with drawings illustrating some of the differentiating characteristics. There is a detailed description for each species that includes an excellent drawing illustrating the form and variations.

Review # 2 was written on 2014-01-20 00:00:00 Geocorey Brooks A nice little intro to a fascinating but overlooked subject. The only improvement to it would be the inclusion of color photographs and perhaps distribution maps.