The real masters of life on Earth are not humans but nano-organisms and
microbes. Microbiology represents the bedrock from which many newer developments
in biotechnology have emanated. We humans have many microbial friends such as
the bacteria that live within our body and protect us from disease, promote food
digestion, produce vitamins and shape the immune system. On the other hand, some
of the deadliest diseases are caused by certain viruses which are best
considered as nano-organisms. The book aims to briefly describe some of the
exciting new discoveries and researches in bacteria, viruses, microalgae, yeasts
and other microbes. Some specific topics in the forefront and expanding
frontiers