Bacteria

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A comprehensive, reader-friendly introduction to the world ofbacteria When most people hear the word "bacteria" they think of foodpoisoning; infections; and acute, debilitating, or fatal diseases.Yet, while E. coli, strep, and other bacterial pathogenscertainly cause their share of misery in the world, they are only atiny portion of a vast universe of microorganisms--the mostbasic of life forms. Without them, nothing else could live or growon Planet Earth. Bacteria: The Benign, the Bad, and theBeautiful introduces you to this diverse, microscopic world andexplains the fundamental microbiological concepts you need toexplore the life and behavior of bacteria. Even if you have noprevious background in the subject, the book's clear, jargon-freelanguage tells you what you need to know about: * The origins and evolution of bacteria * Some of the fundamental ways in which bacteria have shaped theworld * Bacteria commonly found in the healthy human body * Antibiotics and the growing problem of resistance * Marine microbiology, bacterial toxins, and enzymes * Bacterial genetics and genomics * Bacteria that survive in extreme environments, such as boilingwater * And much more This comprehensive guide features custom-drawn, black-and-whiteillustrations by artist Karoly Farkas, and it illuminates itspoints through real-world examples and engaging stories. Discrete,topic-by-topic structure, text-box summaries of background science,and a helpful glossary make for quick and easy reference. Whetheryou are a science professional in need of information on bacteriaoutside of your specialty, a student in search of a solidintroduction, or a curious reader looking for fascinating andreliable information, Bacteria: The Benign, the Bad, and theBeautiful is the resource you need.

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Trudy M. Wassenaar

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Bacteriology & Prokaryotic Microbiology Bakteriologie Bakteriologie u. Mikrobiologie des Prokaryonten Biowissenschaften Food Science & Technology Lebensmittelforschung u. -technologie Life Sciences Medical Science Medizin Microbiology Microbiology, Food Safety & Security Mikrobiologie Mikrobiologie u. Nahrungsmittelsicherheit Mikrobiologie u. Virologie

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"This book should be on public and school library shelvesand in places where there is research in microbiology." (Reference Reviews, 1 December 2012) "Useful for lay readers curious about bacteria andbacterial activities. Summing Up: Recommended. Generalaudiences, high school students, and lower-levelundergraduates." (Choice, 1 July 2012) "Overall, I would confidently recommend this book toanyone with even a vague interest in bateria. (Phenotype, 28 May 2012) "Bacteria are fascinating little creatures that are deserving ofthe stories contained within Bacteria: The Benign, the Bad, and theBeautiful. The reader's viewpoint may very well change afterhearing them." (New York Journal of Books, 13 December2011)
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