Brock biology of microorganisms /
Contributor(s): Stahl, David | Martinko, John | Clark, David | Madigan, Michael T | Brock, Thomas D.
Publisher: Harlow : Pearson Education, c2012Edition: 13th ed., International ed.Description: 1150 p : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780321735515 (pbk.); 9780321735515:; 032173551X (pbk.).Subject(s): MicrobiologyDDC classification: 579Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Previous ed.: 2008.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Microorganisms and microbiology -- A brief journey to the microbial world -- Cell structure and function in bacteria and archaea -- Nutrition, culture and metabolism of microorganisms -- Microbial growth -- Molecular and biology of bacteria -- Archaeal and Eukaryotic molecular biology -- Regulation of gene expression -- Viruses and virology -- Genetics of bacteria and archaea -- Genetic engineering -- Microbial genomics -- Phototrophy, chemolithotrophy and major biosyntheses -- Catabolism of organic compounds -- Commercial products and biotechnology -- Microbial evoloution and systematics -- Bacteria: the proteobacteria -- Other bacteria -- Archaea -- Eukaryotic cell biology and eukaryotic microorganisms -- Viral diversity -- Methods in microbial ecology -- Major microbial habitats and diversity -- Nutrient cycles, biodegradation and biomediation -- Microbial symbioses -- Microbial growth control -- Microbial interactions with humans -- Immunity and host defense -- Immune mechanisms -- Molecular immunology -- Diagnostic microbiology and immunology -- Epidemiology -- Person-to-person microbial diseases -- Vectorborne and soilborne microbial pathogens -- Wastewater treatment, water purification and waterborne microbial diseases -- Food preservation and foodborne microbial diseases.
This introductory microbiology text balances current science coverage with the concepts essential for understanding the field of microbiology. Updated with findings from new research, and a new design, the 12th edition speaks to today's students while maintaining the depth and precision science majors need.