Nicholas P. Money
Microbiology: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780199681686
- author:
- Nicholas P. Money
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 136
- Dimensions:
- 17 x 1 x 11.2 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Medical & Healthcare Practitioners, Other Branches of Medicine
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Microbiology: A Very Short Introduction explores the diverse world of microbes and their impact on our planet. From extreme environments to the chemistry of the atmosphere, microbes play a critical role in ecosystems and within our bodies.
The field of microbiology has evolved significantly with new techniques from molecular biology, including genetic detection, DNA sequencing, genomic analysis, and genetic manipulation. This book demonstrates how advances in microbiology have had a profound impact on medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology.
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