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Book Summary
We can't see them, but microbes are the dominant form of life on Earth. They
make up half of the world's biomass. They were here billions of years before we
were, and they will be here after we are gone. Without their activity, life as
we know it would be impossible. Even within our own bodies, there are ten times
as many bacterial cells as human cells. "Understanding Microbes" provides a
clear, accessible introduction to this world of microbes.
As well as looking at a selection of infectious diseases, including how they are
prevented and treated, the book explores the importance of microbes in the
environment, in
ISBN-13
9781119978794
Language
English
Binding
Paper Back
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publishing Date
2013-02-11
Total Pages
240
Understanding Microbes: An Introduction to a Small World
We can't see them, but microbes are the dominant form of life on Earth. They
make up half of the world's biomass. They were here billions of years before we
were, and they will be here after we are gone. Without their activity, life as
we know it would be impossible. Even within our own bodies, there are ten times
as many bacterial cells as human cells. "Understanding Microbes" provides a
clear, accessible introduction to this world of microbes.
As well as looking at a selection of infectious diseases, including how they are
prevented and treated, the book explores the importance of microbes in the
environment, in