Böcker av Jeremy W. (University of Surrey Dale

Provides an introduction to this world of microbes. As well as looking at a selection of infectious diseases, including how they are prevented and treated, this book explores the importance of microbes in the environment, in the production and preservation of food, and their applications in biotechnology.

The latest edition of this highly successful textbook introduces the key techniques and concepts involved in cloning genes and in studying their expression and variation. The new edition features: * Increased coverage of whole-genome sequencing technologies and enhanced treatment of bioinformatics.

* The latest edition of this highly successful introduction tobacterial genetics covering basic concepts and latestdevelopments. * Contains more detail on sigma factors, expanded treatment of integrons and a major update of the chapter on Gene Mapping and Genomics .