Microbiology: A Fundamental Overview

Microbiology, the branch of biology that studies microorganisms and their effects on humans, is a key part of the medical training curriculum.

Author and Audience

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 subjects, and laypersons wanting to know about the topic.

Importance and Coverage

Prepared by a top professor of microbiology and an experienced popular science writer, almost every student enrolled in medical school, nursing, dentistry, pharmacology, and veterinary medicine must take microbiology.

Includes coverage on microbes and their relationship with each other, the body's immune system, infectious diseases, biotechnology, and bioterrorism.