Biochemists, microbiologists, and other researchers synthesize what is known about the molecular and cellular biology of a group of organisms that are different from both Bacteria and the Eucarya, have played a central role in the evolution of life, and often thrive in places previously thought to be totally inimical to life. They write for practitioners and teachers in the field, and for graduate and advance students who might be induced into it. The topics include DNA replication and cell cycle, central metabolism, protein translocation into and across archaeal cytoplasmic membranes, and archaeosome vaccines. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)