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A comprehensive, reader-friendly introduction to the world ofbacteria When most people hear the word "bacteria" they think of foodpoisoning; infections; and acute, debilitating, or fatal diseases.Yet, while E. coli, strep, and other bacterial pathogenscertainly cause their share of misery in the world, they are only atiny portion of a vast universe of microorganisms--the mostbasic of life forms. Without them, nothing else could live or growon Planet Earth. Bacteria: The Benign, the Bad, and theBeautiful introduces you to this diverse, microscopic world andexplains the fundamental…mehr
A comprehensive, reader-friendly introduction to the world ofbacteria When most people hear the word "bacteria" they think of foodpoisoning; infections; and acute, debilitating, or fatal diseases.Yet, while E. coli, strep, and other bacterial pathogenscertainly cause their share of misery in the world, they are only atiny portion of a vast universe of microorganisms--the mostbasic of life forms. Without them, nothing else could live or growon Planet Earth. Bacteria: The Benign, the Bad, and theBeautiful introduces you to this diverse, microscopic world andexplains the fundamental microbiological concepts you need toexplore the life and behavior of bacteria. Even if you have noprevious background in the subject, the book's clear, jargon-freelanguage tells you what you need to know about: * The origins and evolution of bacteria * Some of the fundamental ways in which bacteria have shaped theworld * Bacteria commonly found in the healthy human body * Antibiotics and the growing problem of resistance * Marine microbiology, bacterial toxins, and enzymes * Bacterial genetics and genomics * Bacteria that survive in extreme environments, such as boilingwater * And much more This comprehensive guide features custom-drawn, black-and-whiteillustrations by artist Karoly Farkas, and it illuminates itspoints through real-world examples and engaging stories. Discrete,topic-by-topic structure, text-box summaries of background science,and a helpful glossary make for quick and easy reference. Whetheryou are a science professional in need of information on bacteriaoutside of your specialty, a student in search of a solidintroduction, or a curious reader looking for fascinating andreliable information, Bacteria: The Benign, the Bad, and theBeautiful is the resource you need.
Dr. Trudy Wassenaar, PhD, is director of Molecular Microbiology and Genomics Consultants, and author and curator of the popular Virtual Museum of Bacteria (www.bacteriamuseum.org). She is also an Associate Professor of comparative bacterial genomics at the Centre of Biological Sequences at the Danish Technical University in Lyngby, Denmark, and the author of numerous contributed book chapters as well as nearly 80 publications in peer-review journals, including Applied Environmental Microbiology, the Journal of Medical Microbiology and Infection and Immunity.
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Preface vii Note to the Reader ix 1. The Blue Planet 1 2. Tree of Life: Let Three Live 9 3. How Old Are They? 17 4. On the Move 23 5. Needles 29 6. Dead or Alive 35 7. Nobel Works 43 8. Bacteria and Insects 51 9. Bacterial Toxins 59 10. Enzymes 67 11. Genetics and Genomics 75 12. Antibiotics and Resistance 81 13. Marine Microbiology 87 14. Bacteria and Oil 95 15. Extreme Life 103 16. Record Holders 109 17. Bacteria and Art 117 18. Fixing the Air 125 19. Pest and Pestilence 131 20. Our Bacteria 141 21. Sensing Bacteria 149 22. Bacteria and Mankind 155 23. Big Questions on Small Subjects 163 24. Synthetic Biology 169 25. Bacteria, the Earth, and Beyond 177 Glossary 183 Bibliography 195 Index of Bacterial Genera and Species 205 Subject Index 209
Preface vii Note to the Reader ix 1. The Blue Planet 1 2. Tree of Life: Let Three Live 9 3. How Old Are They? 17 4. On the Move 23 5. Needles 29 6. Dead or Alive 35 7. Nobel Works 43 8. Bacteria and Insects 51 9. Bacterial Toxins 59 10. Enzymes 67 11. Genetics and Genomics 75 12. Antibiotics and Resistance 81 13. Marine Microbiology 87 14. Bacteria and Oil 95 15. Extreme Life 103 16. Record Holders 109 17. Bacteria and Art 117 18. Fixing the Air 125 19. Pest and Pestilence 131 20. Our Bacteria 141 21. Sensing Bacteria 149 22. Bacteria and Mankind 155 23. Big Questions on Small Subjects 163 24. Synthetic Biology 169 25. Bacteria, the Earth, and Beyond 177 Glossary 183 Bibliography 195 Index of Bacterial Genera and Species 205 Subject Index 209
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