Bacteria in Biology, Biotechnology and Medicine - Softcover

Singleton, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471988804 ISBN 13: 9780471988809

Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 1999

Synopsis

The 5th edition of this very popular introductory textbook covers the key areas of bacteriology, including morphology, multiplication, metabolism, genetics, bacteriophages, classification, and the basic practical procedures used by bacteriologists. Incorporating the many recent advances in all aspects of bacteriology which have arisen since the 4th edition was published, it keeps readers up-to-date with current progress. Features increased coverage of the basic biology of the bacteria cell; RNA (its different forms and functions); recombinant DNA techniques; and adhesins Presents a wealth of new material including sections on transposon mutagenesis, bioremediation; VNC (viable but non-cultivable) bacteria; flocculation in the activated sludge process; and chlorohexidine (antiseptic)

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Review:

"...a very recommendable book..." -- Intl Journal of Medical Microbiology, Vol 290/4, 2000 "The ample merits of the fifth edition of Bacteria should ensure its place on the bookshelves of university libraries and on the desks of students of microbiology and biotechnology." -- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Education, Vol 28, 2000

From the Back Cover:

Bacteria in Biology, Biotechnology and Medicine - Fifth Edition

Bacteria covers general bacterial physiology and many related topics in medicine, biotechnology, food science and environmental science. This book starts with the 'core' aspects ie. structure, growth, differentiation, metabolism and molecular biology/genetics; applied aspects follow: recombinant DNA technology (genetic engineering), medicine, food, biomining, water and wastewater treatment etc. Also covered are disinfection, sterilization, antibiotics, culture, microscopy, staining and molecular taxonomy. The Appendix contains minidescriptions of over 70 genera of bacteria.

The text includes many up-to-date references to papers and reviews. Extensive cross-referencing, over 100 clear line drawings, and a 30 page index ensure maximum accessibility of information.

Reviews of previous editions: '.. a useful survey of the subject for students contemplating specialization' Nature

'Singleton assumes the reader has no prior knowledge of DNA and gene expression, and does an extraordinary job of explaining things from scratch.' Quarterly Review of Biology

'... recommended to undergraduates and those seeking clear explanations of basic concepts of bacteriology' Journal of Medical Microbiology

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0471988804
• ISBN 13: 9780471988809
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 500