Synopses & Reviews
This new edition covers bacteriology from both a research and clinical perspective. Exploring pure, applied and practical aspects, it also includes a clear and concise account of the principles and methodology of genetic engineering. Assuming no previous knowledge, it builds an in-depth understanding from which the reader can appreciate the implications of current research.
Contains an expanded illustration program as well as approximately 200 up-to-date references to topical reviews and papers in all areas.
-- New coverage of topics such as PCR, quorum sensing, conjugate vaccines, antibiotic resistance.
Synopsis
This thorough revision of Singleton's bestselling second edition covers the essentials of bacteriology, including pure, applied, and practical aspects. Written in an accessible, easy-to-read style, the book features many new topics and over 200 new or revised references from recent literature.
Table of Contents
The Bacteria: An Introduction.
The Bacterial Cell.
Growth and Reproduction.
Differentiation.
Metabolism I: Energy.
Metabolism II: Carbon.
Molecular Biology I: Genes and Gene Expression.
Molecular Biology II: Changing the Message.
Bacteriophages.
Bacteria in the Living World.
Bacteria in Medicine.
Applied Bacteriology I: Food.
Applied Bacteriology II: Miscellaneous Aspects.
Some Practical Bacteriology.
Man Against Bacteria.
The Identification and Classification of Bacteria.
Appendix.
Index.