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

Microbiology For Dummies (9781119544425) was previously published as Microbiology For Dummies (9781118871188). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product. Microbiology is the study of life itself, down to the smallest particle Microbiology is a fascinating field that explores life down to the tiniest level. Did you know that your body contains more bacteria cells than human cells? It's true. Microbes are essential to our everyday lives, from the food we eat to the very internal systems that keep us alive. These microbes include bacteria, algae, fungi, viruses, and nematodes. Without microbes, life on Earth would not survive. It's amazing to think that all life is so dependent on these microscopic creatures, but their impact on our future is even more astonishing. Microbes are the tools that allow us to engineer hardier crops, create better medicines, and fuel our technology in sustainable ways. Microbes may just help us save the world. Microbiology For Dummies is your guide to understanding the fundamentals of this enormously-encompassing field. Whether your career plans include microbiology or another science or health specialty, you need to understand life at the cellular level before you can understand anything on the macro scale. Explore the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells Understand the basics of cell function and metabolism Discover the differences between pathogenic and symbiotic relationships Study the mechanisms that keep different organisms active and alive You need to know how cells work, how they get nutrients, and how they die. You need to know the effects different microbes have on different systems, and how certain microbes are integral to ecosystem health. Microbes are literally the foundation of all life, and they are everywhere. Microbiology For Dummies will help you understand them, appreciate them, and use them.

Explains the basic concepts behind the life sciences, including information about the plant and animal kingdoms, zoology, botany, and has chapters on evolution, genetics, genetic engineering, ecology, and the future.

Explains what the scientific method is and gives step-by-step directions for more than 50 projects and experiments using everyday items, for everyone from beginners to advanced students.

Microbiology is a fascinating field that explores life down to the tiniest level. Did you know that your body contains more bacteria cells than human cells? It's true. Microbes are essential to our everyday lives, from the food we eat to the very internal systems that keep us alive. These microbes include bacteria, algae, fungi, viruses, and nematodes. Without microbes, life on Earth would not survive. It's amazing to think that all life is so dependent on these microscopic creatures, but their impact on our future is even more astonishing. Microbes are the tools that allow us to engineer hardier crops, create better medicines, and fuel our technology in sustainable ways. Microbes may just help us save the world.

If you want to learn about the history, applications, research, universities, and careers in microbiology, then check out HowExpert Guide to Microbiology. HowExpert Guide Microbiology is a compilation of all the major aspects of microbiology for one to get to know microbiology in the best way possible. It includes all minor and major points regarding Microbiology, from a basic introduction to depth and complexity. A very simple yet scientific writing style is adopted for the better understanding of the readers because the main aim of this book is to acknowledge every individual irrespective of the scientific background, to grasp the beauty of microbiology. This book consists of 5 chapters, i.e., Introduction to Microbiology, History of Microbiology, Applications of Microbiology, Research (which is real-life and detailed research under the category food microbiology), Scope and Career in Microbiology. Chapter No 1, “Introduction to Microbiology,” contains most of the weightage of this book as this is the most vital and comprehensive chapter; it lays the base of this book. One can get most of the important and basic knowledge in this chapter. While Chapter No 4, “Research,” is the most complex part of the book and the most interesting one too. By going through it, you’ll feel like a researcher. This is a complete and detailed sample for you to learn about the research. This book is a complete guide for Microbiology. Check out HowExpert Guide to Microbiology to learn about the history, applications, research universities, and careers in microbiology! About the Expert This book is written by Sehrish Siddique a postgraduate student of COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan. In biology, “Bacteria” were her all-time favorites. Her interest in bacteria led her to choose Bachelors in Biosciences. She did food testing of over 80 food samples and a survey study of food safety KAP (Knowledge, attitude and practices) study of 600 sample size. This project made microbiology her passion. She did a Master’s from the same university in Microbiology and Immunology. She did detailed research on antibiotic sensitivity testing and suggested Vanillin and Carbohydrate as the best alternative through experimentations and research considering antibiotic resistance to all present antibiotics. She has planned to bring these antibiotics alternative in a clinical trial after converting them to eatable form. We are looking forward to this revolution. HowExpert publishes how to guides by everyday experts.