microbiology

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microbiology

Icky house invaders

2011
Introduces creatures that feed on clothing, food and garbage, pets, and human blood.

Microterrors

the complete guide to bacterial, viral and fungal infections that threaten our health
2004
Profiles of both naturally occurring and bioengineered bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa; includes date of discovery, place of origin, period of incubation, symptoms, treatments, and other key facts.

Insects

1997
Presents the thousands of tiny lenses found in a fly's compound eye, the feathery antennae that a moth uses to sniff out food, and many more microscopic marvels.

Monerans and protists

1996
Describes these single-celled organisms and explains their importance in maintaining the ecosystem.

The hunt for life on Mars

1997
Discusses the announcement in 1996 of the discovery of ancient life-forms on Mars, found in a meteorite on Antactica in 1984, and details the controversy that the discovery set off and its scientific and philosophical implications.

Good germs, bad germs

health and survival in a bacterial world
2007
Jessica Sachs argues that increased reliance on antibiotics is creating a health crisis that will impact future generations, explaining why people need to be exposed to all kinds of bacteria in order to maintain a healthy immune system, and encouraging people to avoid antibacterial products and antibiotics and instead rely on the human body's natural defenses.

Creepy backyard invaders

2011
A microscopic study of creatures that live in backyards, such as earwigs, honeybees, ants, and jumping spiders.

Cell and microbe science fair projects, revised and expanded using the scientific method

2010
A collection of simple science experiments dealing with cells and microbes designed for science fairs and competitions.

Microbes and man

2000
An introduction to microbiology, examining the diverse role of microbes in the world and their relationship to genetic engineering, HIV and AIDS, DNA fingerprinting, food poisoning, gene therapy, and other areas of human life.

The benefits of bacteria

2007
Discusses the beneficial uses of bacteria in applications ranging from brewing and baking to industry and sewage treatment.

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