Bacteria
The Benign, the Bad, and the Beautiful
(Sprache: Englisch)
A comprehensive, reader-friendly introduction to the world of bacteria
When most people hear the word "bacteria" they think of food poisoning; infections; and acute, debilitating, or fatal diseases. Yet, while E. coli, strep, and other bacterial pathogens...
When most people hear the word "bacteria" they think of food poisoning; infections; and acute, debilitating, or fatal diseases. Yet, while E. coli, strep, and other bacterial pathogens...
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A comprehensive, reader-friendly introduction to the world of bacteriaWhen most people hear the word "bacteria" they think of food poisoning; infections; and acute, debilitating, or fatal diseases. Yet, while E. coli, strep, and other bacterial pathogens certainly cause their share of misery in the world, they are only a tiny portion of a vast universe of microorganisms--the most basic of life forms. Without them, nothing else could live or grow on Planet Earth. Bacteria: The Benign, the Bad, and the Beautiful introduces you to this diverse, microscopic world and explains the fundamental microbiological concepts you need to explore the life and behavior of bacteria. Even if you have no previous background in the subject, the book's clear, jargon-free language tells you what you need to know about:
The origins and evolution of bacteria
Some of the fundamental ways in which bacteria have shaped the world
Bacteria commonly found in the healthy human body
Antibiotics and the growingproblem of resistance
Marine microbiology, bacterial toxins, and enzymes
Bacterial genetics and genomics
Bacteria that survive in extreme environments, such as boiling water
And much more
This comprehensive guide features custom-drawn, black-and-white illustrations by artist Karoly Farkas, and it illuminates its points 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. Whether you are a science professional in need of information on bacteria outside of your specialty, a student in search of a solid introduction, or a curious reader looking for fascinating and reliable information, Bacteria: The Benign, the Bad, and the Beautiful is the resource you need.
A comprehensive, reader-friendly introduction to the world of bacteria When most people hear the word "bacteria" they think of food poisoning; infections; and acute, debilitating, or fatal diseases. Yet, while E. coli, strep, and other bacterial pathogens certainly cause their share of misery in the world, they are only a tiny portion of a vast universe of microorganisms-the most basic of life forms. Without them, nothing else could live or grow on Planet Earth. Bacteria: The Benign, the Bad, and the Beautiful introduces you to this diverse, microscopic world and explains the fundamental microbiological concepts you need to explore the life and behavior of bacteria. Even if you have no previous background in the subject, the book's clear, jargon-free language tells you what you need to know about:
- The origins and evolution of bacteria
- Some of the fundamental ways in which bacteria have shaped the world
- 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 boiling water
- And much more
This comprehensive guide features custom-drawn, black-and-white illustrations by artist Karoly Farkas, and it illuminates its points 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. Whether you are a science professional in need of information on bacteria outside of your specialty, a student in search of a solid introduction, or a curious reader looking for fascinating and reliable information, Bacteria: The Benign, the Bad, and the Beautiful is the resource you need. the world
- Bacteria commonly found in the healthy human body
- The origins and evolution of bacteria
- Some of the fundamental ways in which bacteria have shaped the world
- 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 boiling water
- And much more
This comprehensive guide features custom-drawn, black-and-white illustrations by artist Karoly Farkas, and it illuminates its points 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. Whether you are a science professional in need of information on bacteria outside of your specialty, a student in search of a solid introduction, or a curious reader looking for fascinating and reliable information, Bacteria: The Benign, the Bad, and the Beautiful is the resource you need. the world
- Bacteria commonly found in the healthy human body
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Bacteria “
Preface viiNote 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
Autoren-Porträt von Trudy M. Wassenaar
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.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Trudy M. Wassenaar
- 2011, 1. Auflage., 232 Seiten, mit Abbildungen, Maße: 15,2 x 22,6 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Wiley & Sons
- ISBN-10: 1118107667
- ISBN-13: 9781118107669
- Erscheinungsdatum: 12.11.2012
Sprache:
Englisch
Rezension zu „Bacteria “
"This book should be on public and school library shelves and in places where there is research in microbiology." ( Reference Reviews , 1 December 2012) "Useful for lay readers curious about bacteria and bacterial activities. Summing Up: Recommended. General audiences, high school students, and lower-level undergraduates." ( Choice , 1 July 2012) "Overall, I would confidently recommend this book to anyone with even a vague interest in bateria. ( Phenotype , 28 May 2012) "Bacteria are fascinating little creatures that are deserving of the stories contained within Bacteria: The Benign, the Bad, and the Beautiful. The reader's viewpoint may very well change after hearing them." ( New York Journal of Books , 13 December 2011)
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