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Modern microbiology has transformed our understanding of life on earth, and had a huge impact on medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology. In this Very Short Introduction, Nicholas P. Money explores the microbial world, considering its diversity and vital roles in ecosystems, including the human body.

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For individuals from all backgrounds who need a succinct yet complete introduction to microbiology, this book is an ideal resource, and readers can use this book as a springboard into a wide variety of other topics in microbiology by using the resources for further reading provided at the end of the book. * R. K. Harris, CHOICE *

Table of Contents
1. Microbial diversity ; 2. How microbes operate ; 3. Molecular microbiology ; 4. Viruses ; 5. Microbiology of human health and disease ; 6. Microbial ecology and evolution ; 7. Microbes in agriculture and biotechnolohy ; Further reading ; Index

Microbiology

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      Publisher Oxford University Press
      Published 4 December 2014
      ISBN-13 9780199681686
      978-0199681686
      ISBN-10 0199681686
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      Education Medical microbiology and virology

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Modern microbiology has transformed our understanding of life on earth, and had a huge impact on medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology. In this Very Short Introduction, Nicholas P. Money explores the microbial world, considering its diversity and vital roles in ecosystems, including the human body.

      Trade Review
      For individuals from all backgrounds who need a succinct yet complete introduction to microbiology, this book is an ideal resource, and readers can use this book as a springboard into a wide variety of other topics in microbiology by using the resources for further reading provided at the end of the book. * R. K. Harris, CHOICE *

      Table of Contents
      1. Microbial diversity ; 2. How microbes operate ; 3. Molecular microbiology ; 4. Viruses ; 5. Microbiology of human health and disease ; 6. Microbial ecology and evolution ; 7. Microbes in agriculture and biotechnolohy ; Further reading ; Index

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