Nester's Microbiology: A Human Perspective
2024 Release
by Denise G. Anderson, Sarah Salm, Mira Beins
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781264896905 |
| eText ISBN | 9781264342006 |
| Publisher | McGraw-Hill Higher Education |
| Publishing Year | 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 821 |
Nester's Microbiology: A Human Perspective, 2024 Release, is a textbook that establishes a foundation in microbiology. The text is tailored for non-major and allied health students, as well as those enrolled in mixed majors courses.
Core subject areas introduce the molecular principles of cellular life, microbial metabolism, and genetics, while surveying microscopic entities ranging from bacteria and archaea to viruses. The textbook also explores host-microbe interactions, fundamental immune defenses, and practical environmental applications of microbial science.
Disease coverage in the text is organized around a body systems approach paired with visual instructional art. This format assists learners in studying infectious conditions, antimicrobial treatments, and immune responses across human physiological systems.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Humans and the Microbial World
Chapter 2: The Molecules of Life
Chapter 3: Cells and Methods to Observe Them
Chapter 4: Dynamics of Microbial Growth
Chapter 5: Control of Microbial Growth
Chapter 6: Microbial Metabolism: Fueling Cell Growth
Chapter 7: The Blueprint of Life, from DNA to Protein
Chapter 8: Bacterial Genetics
Chapter 9: Biotechnology
Chapter 10: Identifying and Classifying Microorganisms
Chapter 11: The Diversity of Bacteria and Archaea
Chapter 12: The Eukaryotic Members of the Microbial World
Chapter 13: Viruses, Viroids and Prions
Chapter 14: The Innate Immune Response
Chapter 15: The Adaptive Immune Response
Chapter 16: Host-Microbe Interactions
Chapter 17: Applications of Immune Responses
Chapter 18: Immunological Disorders
Chapter 19: Epidemiology
Chapter 20: Antimicrobial Medications
Chapter 21: Respiratory System Infections
Chapter 22: Skin Infections
Chapter 23: Wound Infections
Chapter 24: Digestive System Infections
Chapter 25: Blood and Lymphatic Infections
Chapter 26: Nervous System Infections
Chapter 27: Genitourinary Tract Infections
Chapter 28: Microbial Ecology
Chapter 29: Environmental Microbiology: Treatment of water, Wastes, and Polluted Habitats
Chapter 30: Food Microbiology
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