Bacteria and Antibacterial Agents (Biochemical and Medicinal Chemistry Series)
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: June 18, 1998
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 88
ISBN-13: 9780716745082
Subjects: Bacteriology; Biochemical immunology; Organic chemistry; Pharmacology; Life Sciences - Biochemistry; Chemistry - Physical & Theoretical; Science; Science/Mathematics; Biochemistry; Science / Chemistry / Physical & Theoretical; Chemistry - General; Antibiotics; Drug resistance in microorgani; Drug resistance in microorganisms
First sentence: During his studies on fermentation, between 1857 and 1876, Pasteur, conscious of the practical applications of his scientific work, devoted considerable attention to the spoilage of beer and wine, which he showed to be caused by the growth of undesirable microorganisms.