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9780128175347: Basic Microbiology: History, Fundamentals and Insights
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0128175346 ISBN 13: 9780128175347
Publisher: Academic Press, 2026

Synopsis

Basic Microbiology: History, Fundamentals and Insights offers an exploration of the microbiology, providing a foundation in the study of microorganisms and their impact on health and disease. Beginning with an introduction to microbiology, the book covers the metabolism of microorganisms, revealing the biochemical processes that sustain microbial life. It then examines microbial genetics, uncovering the mechanisms of genetic variation and inheritance in microbes. Detailed chapters on bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa provide thorough insights into the structure, function, and classification of these diverse organisms. The book also covers the principles of immunity, explaining the body’s defense mechanisms against microbial invasion. Finally, it addresses infection and diseases, highlighting the relationship between pathogens and human health. Ideal for students, educators, and professionals in microbiology and related field, Basic Microbiology: History, Fundamentals and Insights serves as an essential resource for understanding the microscopic world and its relevance to medicine and biology.

  • Explores fundamental concepts and principles of microbiology for a strong foundational understanding
  • Details the characteristics and classification of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa.
  • Analyzes the connection between infections and diseases to highlight clinical relevance

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About the Authors

Saurabh Bhatia is Head of the Plant Tissue Culture Lab, PDM College of Pharmacy, Bahadurgarh, Haryana, India.

Ahmed Al-Harrasi, PhD, is a Professor of Organic Chemistry and Vice Chancellor for Graduate Studies, Research and External Relations at the University of Nizwa, Oman, where he also founded the Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center (NMSRC). His research spans organic chemistry and chemical biology, with a focus on natural products and related applications. He has led numerous externally and internally funded research projects as Principal Investigator and contributes to international research collaboration and capacity building. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and a member of the International Basic Sciences Program (IBSP) of UNESCO. He also serves the scientific community as a reviewer for international chemistry journals and participates in academic conferences.

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Basic Microbiology: History, Fundamentals and Insights offers an exploration of the microbiology, providing a foundation in the study of microorganisms and their impact on health and disease. Beginning with an introduction to microbiology, the book covers the metabolism of microorganisms, revealing the biochemical processes that sustain microbial life. It then examines microbial genetics, uncovering the mechanisms of genetic variation and inheritance in microbes. Detailed chapters on bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa provide thorough insights into the structure, function, and classification of these diverse organisms. The book also covers the principles of immunity, explaining the body’s defense mechanisms against microbial invasion. Finally, it addresses infection and diseases, highlighting the relationship between pathogens and human health. Ideal for students, educators, and professionals in microbiology and related field, Basic Microbiology: History, Fundamentals and Insights serves as an essential resource for understanding the microscopic world and its relevance to medicine and biology.

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Publisher
Academic Press
Publication date
2026
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0128175346
ISBN 13 
9780128175347
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
500
Editor
Bhatia Saurabh, Malik Rohit, Al-Harrasi PhD Ahmed