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For pre-nursing and allied health students Cutting edge microbiology research for today's learners. Tortora, Funke, and Case's Microbiology, An Introduction brings a 21st-century lens to the #1 best-selling text on the market. Known for its exceptionally clear presentation of complex topics, this trusted text provides a careful balance of concepts and applications, pedagogically superior art, and robust animations. With the 13th Edition, new Exploring the Microbiome boxes present updated research on the microbiome and how microbes influence human health. Four new Big Picture spreads cover vaccine-preventable diseases, the 'hygiene hypothesis', vertical transmission, and bioterrorism.

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Author:   Gerard Tortora ,  Berdell Funke ,  Christine Case ,  Derek Weber
Publisher:   Pearson Education Limited
Imprint:   Pearson Education Limited
Edition:   13th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 25.00cm , Height: 3.50cm , Length: 28.00cm
Weight:   2.304kg
ISBN:  

9781292276267

ISBN 10:   1292276266
Pages:   960
Publication Date:   15 June 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9781292737423
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Part One: Fundamentals of Microbiology 1. The Microbial World and You 2. Chemical Principles 3. Observing Microorganisms through a Microscope 4. Functional Anatomy of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells 5. Microbial Metabolism 6. Microbial Growth 7. The Control of Microbial Growth 8. Microbial Genetics 9. Biotechnology and DNA Technology Part Two: A Survey of the Microbial World 10. Classification of Microorganisms 11. The Prokaryotes: Domains Bacteria and Archaea 12. The Eukaryotes: Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, and Helminths 13. Viruses, Viroids, and Prions Part Three: Interaction between Microbe and Host 14. Principles of Disease and Epidemiology 15. Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity 16. Innate Immunity: Nonspecific Defenses of the Host 17. Adaptive Immunity: Specific Defenses of the Host 18. Practical Applications of Immunology 19. Disorders Associated with the Immune System 20. Antimicrobial Drugs Part Four Microorganisms and Human Disease 21. Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Eyes 22. Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System 23. Microbial Diseases of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems 24. Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System 25. Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System 26. Microbial Disease of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems Part Five: Environmental and Applied Microbiology 27. Environmental Microbiology 28. Applied and Industrial Microbiology

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Gerard J. Tortora is a professor of biology and teaches microbiology, human anatomy, and physiology at Bergen Community College in Paramus, New Jersey. He received his M.A. in Biology from Montclair State College in 1965. He belongs to numerous biology/microbiology organizations, including the American Society of Microbiology (ASM), Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS), American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), National Education Association (NEA), New Jersey Educational Association (NJEA), and the Metropolitan Association of College and University Biologists (MACUB). Jerry is the author of a number of biological science textbooks.  Berdell R. Funke received his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in microbiology from Kansas State University. He has spent his professional years as a professor of microbiology at North Dakota State University. He taught introductory microbiology, including laboratory sections, general microbiology, food microbiology, soil microbiology, clinical parasitology, and pathogenic microbiology. As a research scientist in the Experiment Station at North Dakota State, he has published numerous papers on soil microbiology and food microbiology. Christine L. Case is a registered microbiologist and a professor of microbiology at Skyline College in San Bruno, California, where she has taught for the past 44 years. She received her EdD. in curriculum and instruction from Nova Southeastern University and her M.A. in microbiology from San Francisco State University. She was Director for the Society for Industrial Microbiology (SIM). She received the ASM and California Hayward outstanding educator awards. In addition to teaching, Chris contributes regularly to professional literature, develops innovative educational methodologies, and maintains a personal and professional commitment to conservation and the importance of science in society.

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