Microbiology

Este libro est? dise?ado para estudiantes que quieran aprender y apreciar temas biol?gicos b?sicos mientras estudian las menores unidades de la biolog?a: mol?culas y c?lulas. La biolog?a celular y molecular es una disciplina din?mica. Hay miles de oportunidades en los campos m?dicos, farmac?uticos, agricultores,...

The advent of next generation sequencing technologies (NGS) has deeply transformed today's biology. Thanks to this new approach many areas of study have been developed and scientists have the ability to analyze nucleic acids of any biological entity. Metagenomics is one of the most...

At every moment, within our bodies and all around us, trillions of microscopic combatants are waging a war that shapes our health and life on Earth. Countless times per second, viruses known as phages attack and destroy bacteria while leaving all other life forms,...

Revenge of the Microbes "What is antibiotic resistance, and why should I care?" Two decades after the first edition of Revenge of the Microbes: How Bacterial Resistance Is Undermining the Antibiotic Miracle warned of the looming threat of antibiotic resistance, it is now upon...

Explore the fascinating world of microbes with this comprehensive, advanced undergraduate-level textbook Microbial Physiology: Unity and Diversity takes readers on a captivating journey through the intricate and often underappreciated world of microbial physiology, emphasizing both the common features that unify microbes and the diversity...

We're surrounded by a world that's too small to see. Germs are so itty bitty we can't spot them with our eyes alone, but they are truly everywhere! Learn where we can find germs, why some can help us while others can harm us,...

Microbiology for the Healthcare Professional, 3rd Edition offers an excellent foundation for understanding the spread, treatment, and prevention of infectious disease - critical knowledge for today's healthcare professional. This straightforward introductory text makes microbiology approachable and easy to learn, presenting just the right level...

Magic Bullets, Miracle Drugs, and Microbiologists Magic Bullets, Miracle Drugs, and Microbiologists: A History of the Microbiome and Metagenomics by William C. Summers is an enlightening journey through the fascinating world of microbiology, exploring its history, challenges, and the revolutionary concept of the microbiome....

Everything readers ever wanted to know about deadly viruses, killer parasites, flesh-eating microbes, and other lifethreatening beasties but were afraid to askWhat disease, known as "the White Death" has killed 2 billion people, and counting?What fatal disease lurks undetected in air conditioners and shower...

Recent discoveries in microbiology are hard to grasp for those unfamiliar with scientific jargon, and the research data can be overwhelming even for those working in other scientific fields. This book aims to remedy this situation by presenting the most interesting findings and current...

Why evolution is like a network, not a family tree--and why it matters for understanding the health of all living thingsIn The Network of Life, David Mindell explains why the conventional narrative of evolution needs to evolve. Ever since Darwin, evolution has largely been...

Gold Standard consensus-based procedures from the experts. The Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook, 5th edition, provides those engaged in microbial analysis of clinical specimens with procedures for the detection, identification, and characterization of microorganisms involved in human infections. This unique and valuable collection of step-by-step...

MIMS' Medical Microbiology and Immunology is loved internationally for its thorough yet easy-to-follow coverage of microbiology, infectious diseases, and immunology as a dynamic interplay between microbes and host. Covering the fundamentals of these closely linked disciplines, MIMS' takes a systems approach to elaborate on...

This "guide to improving your mood explains how gut health drives psychological well-being, and how depression and anxiety can be relieved by adjusting your intestinal bacteria"--Amazon.com.Author: Scott C. AndersonPublisher: National Geographic SocietyPublished: 11/07/2017Pages: 320Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.10lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.20w x 1.30dISBN: 9781426218460Review Citation(s):...

Living things come in all shapes and sizes. Some are very large, while others can only be seen using a microscope. With this engaging Spanish book, students will learn how scientists use algebraic expressions to explore the growth of amoebas, euglenas, and bacteria. The...

Author: D. SammataroPublisher: Northern Bee BooksPublished: 07/31/2014Pages: 66Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.14dISBN: 9781908904591This title is not returnable

Cutting-edge microbiome research is changing our understanding of reality. It is increasingly evident that microbes are the very glue that holds ecosystems together. This topical and original book counters the prevailing narrative of microbes as the bane of society, along the way providing much-needed...

Many girls want to become scientists when they grow up, just like many boys do. But for these girls, the struggle to do what they love and to be treated with respect has been much harder because of the discrimination and bias in our...

Provides students with a comprehensive, up-to-date text on plant anatomyReveals the significance of plant anatomy to other fieldsWritten by a highly-qualified team of biological scientistsAuthor: Richard Crang, Sheila Lyons-Sobaski, Robert WisePublisher: SpringerPublished: 12/13/2018Pages: 725Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 4.30lbsSize: 10.20h x 7.60w x 1.60dISBN: 9783319772080About the...

An illustrated introduction to genetics. The Secret Life of Genes is the story of genetic science and how it makes each of us unique. It spans the discovery of the gene and the all-encompassing role it plays in biology: from controlling the inner workings...