Microbe

Part III Microbial Ecology 515

19 Microbial Communities 516

20 Cycles of Elements 556

21 Microbial Interactions 584

Part IV Microbial Pat hogenesis 621

22 Infection: The Vertebrate Host 622

23 Opportunistic Infections by Microbiota: MRSA 652

24 Intracellular Pathogens: Listeria and Mycobacterium 672

25 Herpes: An Ancient Human Virus Prevails 696

26 Toxins and Epidemic Cholera: Phage Giveth, and Phage Taketh Away 712

27 Zoonoses: How Plague Emerged from a Foodborne Illness 730

Part V Putting Microbes to Work 747

28 A Past, a Present, and a Future with Microbes 748

Coda 773

Glossary 775

Index 807

Brings the excitement, breadth, and power of the modern microbial sciences to the next generation of students and scientists.

This new edition of Microbeis an eloquent and highly readable introduction to microbiology that will engage and excite science majors and pre-health professionals. The authors, all prominent scientists, have carefully crafted this lively narrative to bring key microbiology concepts to life and promote a lifelong passion for the microbial sciences.

Far more than a comprehensive reference book, Microbeis replete with case studies, ranging from sauerkraut fermentation to the cholera outbreak in Haiti, that illustrate the impact of key microbiology concepts on real-world scenarios. To further engage students and deepen their understanding of both the principles and practice of science, each chapter includes multiple active learning exercises that encourage students to demonstrate their understanding and application of concepts, as well as video, spoken, and written resources. Questions are posed throughout the book to introduce the next key concept and to prompt students to actively participate in the learning experience.

An equally valuable tool for instructors who teach a traditional lecture format and those who emphasize active learning in their classroom, Microbeintegrates key concepts, learning outcomes, and fundamental statements directly from the ASM Recommended Curriculum Guidelines for Undergraduate Microbiology Education.