Explore hot topics in Microbiology, from the gut microbiota’s role in allergies and obesity to vaccines and oil prospection. Written to be accessible for students, microbiologists, and anyone interested in the field.
A comprehensive review of advancements in microbial physiology, covering topics like bacterial virulence, bioluminescence, and heat shock proteins. This book is essential for students, researchers, and teachers in microbiology, medical sciences, and life sciences.
A clinically relevant guide to anaerobic infections and their laboratory diagnostics. This text covers updated nomenclature, advancements in antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and infection control for C. difficile, with illustrations for better comprehension.
An essential guide to the bacterial pathogens that threaten human health. This book explores infection mechanisms, treatment, and the immune response, equipping readers with the knowledge to combat infectious diseases. A valuable resource for students and professionals.
Explore the microbiome’s dynamic relationship with human health. This book highlights its role in disease prevention and management, from immunity and diabetes to cancer, while delving into cutting-edge research, futuristic diagnostics, and innovative therapeutic interventions.
Dive into the world of omics sciences. This guide explores the interdisciplinary realm of genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, revealing their transformative potential in medicine, agriculture, and environmental science to shape the future of science and society.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa causes infections resistant to many antimicrobials. This book studies the β-lactamases that create resistance to critical drugs. It shows that while molecular methods are the gold standard for detection, they are very costly and require expertise.
Mankind is in an arms race with drug-resistant pathogens. This book reveals how benign bacteria become pathogenic by acquiring new genes and proposes a third strategy beyond drugs and vaccines: achieving herd resistance by enhancing our protective intestinal microbiota.
The Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2
A century of science couldn’t stop the COVID-19 pandemic, a wake-up call for humanity. This book consolidates the latest research on the continuously evolving SARS-CoV-2 virus, providing essential knowledge on a global threat that proved we remained vulnerable.
This book is the first to summarise the ultrastructure of pathogenic bacteria under different conditions. Presenting results from extensive studies, it describes similar morphological changes across species, suggesting universal adaptation mechanisms to changing environments.