Microbes

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Synopsis
An accessible introduction to the world of microbes--from basic microbe biology through industrial applicationsMicrobes affect our lives in a variety of ways--playing an important role in our health, food, agriculture, and environment. While some microbes are beneficial, others are pathogenic or opportunistic.Microbes: Concepts and Applications describes basic microbe biology and identification and shows not only how they operate in the subfields of medicine, biotechnology, environmental science, bioengineering, agriculture, and food science, but how they can be harnessed as a resource. It provides readers with a solid grasp of etiologic agents, pathogenic processes, epidemiology, and the role of microbes as therapeutic agents.Placing a major emphasis on omics technology, the book covers recent developments in the arena of microbes and discusses their role in industry and agriculture, as well as in related fields such as immunology, cell biology, and molecular biology. It offers complete discussions of the major bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic pathogens; includes information on emerging infectious diseases, antibiotic resistance, and bioterrorism; and talks about the future challenges in microbiology.The most complete treatment of microbial biology available, Microbes features eye-opening chapters on:Human and Microbial WorldGene Technology: Application and TechniquesMolecular Diagnostic and Medical MicrobiologyIdentification and Classification of MicrobesDiversity of MicroorganismsMicrobes in AgricultureMicrobes as a Tool for Industry and ResearchComplete with charts and figures, this book is an invaluable textbook for university teachers, students, researchers, and people everywhere who care about microorganisms.
Copyright:
2012

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781118311899
Related ISBNs:
9780470905944
Publisher:
Wiley
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
John Wiley & Sons
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Science
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.

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