Idiots Guides

Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Microbiology written by Jeffrey J. Byrd Ph.D. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-11-07 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small creatures of great importance. Microbiology, the branch of biology that studies microorganisms and their effects on humans, is a key part of medical training curriculum. Written by a top professor of microbiology and an experienced science writer, this book is a basic microbiology course that can be understood by anyone, including medical students, professionals wanting to bone up on the subject, and laypersons wanting to know about the topic. • Includes coverage on microbes and their relationship with each other, the body’s immune system, infectious diseases, biotechnology, and bioterrorism