Microbiology

Ideal for microbiology/science majors The third edition of Microbiology provides in-depth coverage of the science of microscopic organisms. Providing a balanced presentation of foundational concepts, real-world applications, and current research and experimentation, this comprehensive textbook facilitates a thorough understanding of the scope, nature, and complexity of microbiology. The text approaches the subject within the context of exploration and experimentation, integrating a wealth of classroom-tested pedagogical features. The material is organized around the three pillars of physiology, ecology and genetics — helping students appreciate the interconnected and dynamic nature of microbiology as they explore individual microbes and the relation between different types of microbes, other organisms, and the environment. Detailed yet accessible chapters illustrate how an experiment proceeds, explain how microbes replicate, clarify the flow of concept processes, and summarize key points. Challenging end-of-chapter questions both test students' understanding of the material and strengthen critical thinking skills. This new edition contains up-to-date coverage of topics including DNA replication and gene expression, viral pathogenesis, microbial biotechnology, adaptive immunity, the control of infectious diseases, the microbiology of food and water, and integrated coverage of COVID-19.

Part I The Microbes 1 The Microbial World 1 2 Bacteria 35 3 Eukaryal Microorganisms 75 4 Archaea 109 5 Viruses 136 6 Metabolism 172 Part II Microbial Genetics 7 Cultivating Microorganisms 231 8 DNA Replication and Gene Expression 267 9 Viral Replicating Strategies 306 10 Bacterial Genetic Analysis and Manipulation 335 11 Microbial Genomics 372 12 Regulation of Gene Expression 402 Part III Microbial Physiology and Ecology 13 Biogeochemical Cycles 435 14 Microbial Ecosystems 465 15 Microbial Symbionts 504 16 Microbial Biotechnology 544 17 The Microbiology of Food and Water 586 Part IV Microbes and Disease 18 Introduction to Infectious Diseases 624 19 Innate Host Defenses Against Microbial Invasion 661 20 Adaptive Immunity 696 21 Bacterial Pathogenesis 735 22 Viral Pathogenesis 782 23 Eukaryal Pathogenesis 816 24 Control of Infectious Diseases 846 Appendix A Scientific Articles A-1 Appendix B Microscopy A-10 Appendix C Taxonomy and Nomenclature of Microbes A-14 Appendix D Origin of Blood Cells A-16 Glossary / Index