Microbiology Hardcover - 2003 - 8th Edition

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Introduction to Microbiology (Mixed Majors), and Microbiology for Nurses and Allied Health. Students and instructors continue to make Microbiology: An Introduction the No. 1 selling non-majors microbiology text, praising its careful balance of microbiology concepts and applications, proven art that teaches, and its straightforward presentation of complex topics. For the Eighth Edition, this successful formula has been refined with updated research, applications, and links to an enhanced Microbiology Place Website/CD-ROM. Supported by a powerful new Art and Photo CD-ROM for instructors, this new edition provides the most current coverage, technology, and applications for microbiology students. - New and updated content reflects the constantly evolving microbiology research environment. The Eighth Edition has been thoroughly revised with coverage of new research discoveries, updates on diagnosing and treating diseases, and current taxonomy and classifications according to Bergeys Manual, Second Edition (2002). - Key research updates include discussions on the endosymbiotic theory and complement activation, bioinformatics, proteomics, biofilms, plants as vaccine sources, stem cells, t