Microbiology For Dummies
Brand: For Dummies
Categories: Books, New, Used & Rental Textbooks, Medicine & Health Sciences



Dimensions: 7.2 x 1.1 x 9 inches
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1119544424
Publisher: For Dummies
Print length: 384 pages
Publication date: March 26, 2019
ISBN-13: 978-1119544425
Edition: 1st
subtitle: 1st Edition
author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Stearns Page search results Jennifer Stearns Michael Surette
review: Editorial Reviews From the Inside Flap Grasp the basics of cell functions and interactions Discover the integral part microbes play in the ecosystem Identify one-celled organisms and their genetics Make sense of the study of life Does microbiology make your head spin? You're not alone. Luckily, this down-to-earth guide makes the study of this enormously encompassing subject accessible and fun. Discover how to identify a microbial pathogen, what diseases are caused by microorganisms, and the latest information on vaccines. This guide also allows you to step into, and understand, the cell. In no time, you-ll grasp life at the cellular level and transfer your knowledge of this minuscule topic to score big at exam time! Inside... Explanations of micro life Basics of photosynthesis The scoop on chemolithotrophy Respiration vs. fermentation Tips for taking the mystery out of – omics Inroads into microbial communities From the Back Cover Grasp the basics of cell functions and interactions Discover the integral part microbes play in the ecosystem Identify one-celled organisms and their genetics Make sense of the study of life Does microbiology make your head spin? You're not alone. Luckily, this down-to-earth guide makes the study of this enormously encompassing subject accessible and fun. Discover how to identify a microbial pathogen, what diseases are caused by microorganisms, and the latest information on vaccines. This guide also allows you to step into, and understand, the cell. In no time, you-ll grasp life at the cellular level and transfer your knowledge of this minuscule topic to score big at exam time! Inside... Explanations of micro life Basics of photosynthesis The scoop on chemolithotrophy Respiration vs. fermentation Tips for taking the mystery out of  omics Inroads into microbial communities About the Author Jennifer C. Stearns, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at McMaster University. She studies how we get our gut microbiome in early life and how it can keep us healthy over time. Michael G. Surette, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at McMaster University, where he pushes the boundaries of microbial research. Julienne C. Kaiser, PhD, is a doctoral career educator. Read more