Jose Araujo Blanco

The Petri dish

A Journey Through Microbiological Time and Space

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The Petri Dish A Journey Through Microbiological Time and Space:In this work, we explore the fascinating history and evolution of the Petri dish, an essential element in microbiology. From its beginnings, detailed in Chapter 1, we discover the microscopic roots and the journey through time of this device. We discuss the early applications in microbiology and bacteriology, which revolutionized science with this innovative tool.Chapter 2 on the contemporary era, in which we analyze its application in the food industry, pharmaceuticals, microbial ecology and biotechnology, as well as its intersection with genetic engineering and bioinformatics. In addition, we explore its role in epidemiological surveillance and disease control, and its impact on science education and outreach.Finally, in Chapter 3, we navigate into the future of the Petri dish. We investigate emerging trends in technology, automation, artificial intelligence and new theoretical models. Regenerative medicine and cell therapy, and we consider the ethical and regulatory challenges facing future microbiological research.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Our Knowledge Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 116
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. August 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 191g
• ISBN-13: 9786207929061
• ISBN-10: 6207929063
• Artikelnr.: 71452003

Autorenporträt

Professor José Araujo is a Biologist and Lawyer with a Master's degree in Microbiology. He has taught Microbiology in Venezuelan universities in Medicine, Veterinary and Environmental Sciences programs. He was head of the Electron Microscopy Unit at UNEFM. Currently, he is a professor of Microbiology, Biology and Biochemistry at the Universidad del Magdalena,