Modern microbiology has transformed our understanding of life on earth, and had a huge impact on medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology. In this Very Short Introduction, Nicholas P. Money explores the microbial world, considering its diversity and vital roles in ecosystems, including the human body.
Modern microbiology has transformed our understanding of life on earth, and had a huge impact on medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology. In this Very Short Introduction, Nicholas P. Money explores the microbial world, considering its diversity and vital roles in ecosystems, including the human body.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
- 1: Microbial diversity
- 2: How microbes operate
- 3: Molecular microbiology
- 4: Viruses
- 5: Microbiology of human health and disease
- 6: Microbial ecology and evolution
- 7: Microbes in agriculture and biotechnolohy
- Further reading
- Index