The second edition of this important and best-selling textbook brings together the recent advances in our understanding of how bacteria cause disease. New research has changed the way scientists view host-bacterium interactions - not included in previous basic textbooks. The interactions involve immunology, cell biology, human and bacterial ...
'What is antibiotic resistance, and why should I be concerned with it?' Media coverage and political and scientific discussions about 'superbugs' that defy our current treatments, genetically-modified foods in our fields and grocery stores, the threat of bioterrorism, and the use of antibiotics in agriculture have increased citizen awareness and ...
This exciting new introductory level microbiology text is appropriate for students in a wide variety of life science, health science, and applied science programs. The authors, known for their compelling writing, introduce topics in microbiology using engaging biological problems and case studies. Recurrent themes embrace the delicate balance ...
Bacterial gene transfer has important implications for human health, food safety and release of genetically engineered microbes. This volume is about the gene transfer between bacteria in the mammal intestine. It surveys what is known about mechanisms of gene exchange, describes the conditions and types of bacteria found in various parts of the ...
This book focuses on combating bacterial pathogens by understanding their strategies of defense! Each chapter begins with a summary of concepts, so those not actively working in the field gain an overall picture of what follows! Highlights antibiotic resistance in pathogens that poses the greatest threat to human health! Containing nearly 2000 ...
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