Microbiology

Principles and Explorations

Jacquelyn G. Black

400 pages, parution le 25/01/2005

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Résumé

This photo of Escherichia coli being attacked by bacteriophages highlights rapidly developing technologies for using phages to treat antibiotic resistant infections without destroying normal resident bacteria, and without side effects. Phages are also being used to detect and remove pathogens from our food supplies, both plant and animal. Also exciting is the use of phages as vehicles to delivery DNA vaccines, often directly to mammalian immune system cells. Recent work also suggests possible antitumor effects of phages. We stand on the edge of a whole new world of exploration and applications of microbiology.

For over 20 years, and through five editions, Black's Microbiology: Principles and Explorations has captured students' imaginations. Her enthusiasm, passion, and knack for memorable stories and anecdotes bring the study of microbiology to life in a way few other texts can match.

Now updated to reflect the latest topics in the field (e.g., SARS, bioterrorism, GMO's, geomicrobiology) and accompanied by state-of-the-art animations of key concepts, this new edition is sure to help inspire a new generation of enthusiasts for the dynamic science of microbiology.

Sommaire

Scope and history of microbiology
Fundamentals of chemistry
Microscopy and staining
Characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Essential concepts of metabolism
Growth and culturing of bacteria
Microbial genetics
Gene transfer and genetic engineering
An introduction to taxonomy: the bacteria
Viruses
Eukaryotic microorganisms and parasites
Sterilization and disinfection
Antimicrobial therapy
Host-microbe relationships and disease processes
Epidemiology and nosocomial infections
Innate host defenses
Immunology i: basic principles of specific immunity and immunizat
Immunology ii: immunological disorders and tests
Diseases of the skin and eyes; wounds and bites
Urogenital and sexually transmitted diseases
Diseases of the respiratory system
Oral and gastrointestinal diseases
Cardiovascular, lymphatic, and systemic diseases
Diseases of the nervous system
Environmental microbiology
Applied microbiology
A Metric system measurements, conversions, and math tools
B Classification of bacteria and viruses
C word roots commonly encountered in microbiology
D Safety precautions in the handling of clinical specimens
E Metabolic pathways

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Wiley
Auteur(s)	Jacquelyn G. Black
Parution	25/01/2005
Nb. de pages	400
Format	23,5 x 27,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	2040g
Intérieur	Quadri
EAN13	9780471658696