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You are made up of about 10 trillion human cells-- but there are about 100 trillion microbial cells in and on your body. Knight and Buhler examine the links between our microbes and numerous diseases, and show how microbes are integrated into almost all aspects of our lives. Learn how microscopic life inside us influences our health, mood, and more.
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Mycotic diseases are gaining importance because of the increase in opportunistic fungal infections in patients whose immune systems are compromised. The identification of fungi isolated from clinical material has posed a variety of problems to many laboratories because of lack of expertise and experience, especially in the identification of recently emerged rare fungi that had not been previously reported. A Guide to the Study of Basic Medical Mycology...
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In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. Whether you want to gain knowledge on the go or find the books you'll love, Joosr's brief and accessible eBook summaries fit into your life. Find out more at joosr.com. We may think we know all we need to know about our guts, never sparing it a second thought. But when we...
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If you are a student studying Microbiology, you may be greatly helped by a Microbiology Terminology and Definitions Study Guide as it can help you to focus and remember key terms that are going to be important to know when a big test arrives. These study guides also organize the information in a format that makes it easier for you to understand and conceptualize the concepts that you are learning about in school. Consider looking into purchasing such...
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El tomate, Lycopersicon esculentum Mill, es la hortaliza más importante para el planeta. Constituye el 30% de la producción hortícola, con aproximadamente cuatro millones de hectáreas sembradas y 107'972.098 toneladas de frutos cosechados en 2002 (FAO, 2003). En Colombia se cultivan variedades tipo "chonto" y "milano" correspondiendo al 80 y 20% de la producción nacional respectivamente (Vallejo, 1999). El cultivo de tomate en Colombia presenta...
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Long before he became one of the world's most celebrated immunologists, Jan Vilcek began life in Slovakia as the child of Jewish parents at a time when Jews were being exterminated all across Europe. He owes his and his mother's survival to the courage of brave people and good luck. As a young man growing up in Czechoslovakia in the aftermath of the Second World War, Vilcek went to medical school and chose a career in virology and immunology at a...
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El presente texto permitirá a los estudiantes afianzar los conceptos básicos sobre la vida y funcionalidad de los microorganismos. En él encontrarán la caracterización morfo-fisiológica de las bacterias, la morfología de los hongos y algunas técnicas de control microbiológico ambiental y control microbiológico de alimentos. El libro está concebido como material de apoyo para asignaturas relacionadas con la microbiología, de tal manera...
10) Microbiology
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Microbiology, along with mathematics, chemistry, and physics, is one of the fundamental branches of basic sciences. The knowledge and detailed study of microorganisms and their functions can establish its use in a variety of applications, from medical, food and environmental, agricultural, and industrial field.
Thus, microbiology is consolidated as one of the pillars of biotechnology. In this specification the modern general microbiology, which is...
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Throughout the world there exists numerous viruses and diseases capable of inflicting serious harm (or death) on the human population at large. While treatment plans exist for a wide array of diseases, viruses offer a unique challenge to doctors and researchers as antibiotics and traditional medicines are often ineffective against their attacks on the human body.
This book explores the 10 deadliest and most dangerous viruses known to currently exist...
12) Louis Pasteur
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"Little Louis was born in France during a time when doctors were still trying to figure out what made people sick. During his teen years, he discovered a love for science and became famous for figuring out how to kill off damaging microbes. Through his curiosity and creativity (and lots of trial and error), his research led to the development of vaccinations, a vital tool in today's world"--
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"We are more bacteria than we realize, not just in number of cells, but because of the many ways in which bacteria have shaped our history and evolution."
Bacterial Lenses shows how closely related human and bacterial evolution are in a constantly changing world. Medina's goal is to provide the reader with an entertaining and easily accessible guide to understanding the impact of bacteria on our history and everyday lives.
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Are you about to go into a biology class and want to be prepared for all the material inside? Or maybe your in a bio 101 class and you need help understanding some of concepts.
Inside this book you will be given a thorough breakdown of all the fundamentals of biology from the simple one to the complex ones. Every single chapter has practice questions and answers to make sure you've really understood everything.
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Organisms are classified into two main groups - single-celled or multicellular. In this book, you will learn the difference of these two groups of organisms. You will also go over examples of single-celled and multicellular organisms. Complex organisms are composed of different cells that perform different functions. What are these functions? What are examples of complex organisms? Learn more by reading.
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Identify and describe the structure as well as function of the cells. Understand importance of the nucleus, nuclear membrane, vacoules and endoplasmic reticulum. Which is the control center, which acts similar to that of the brain? Which part is responsible for growth and reproduction. Which part stores needed materials? There's a lot learn from this book.
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A whole new world was opened to scientists when the microscope was invented in the late 1500s. As a result, cell biologists were able to study the tiniest particles known to man. In this book, you are going to read about some of the most accomplished cell biologists in history. Get to know Robert Hooke, Antony van Leeuwenhoek, and Ernest Just. Grab a copy and start reading today.
18) Inside the Human Body: Characteristics of Cells Science Literacy Grade 5 Children's Biology Books
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Let's go microscopic inside your body! In this book, you will be learning about the characteristics of the cell, which is the basic unit of life. Learn to identify the structure as well as function of the different cell parts like the cell membrane, cytoplasm, mitochondria and ribosomes. Realize that healthy cells are key to a healthy you.
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What exactly was Grandpa making all those years ago? Can it be made today?
People once scoffed at the moonshine that Grandpa used to make out behind the barn. This is no longer the case. People are now interested in reviving the lost art of home distillation...and taking it to the next level. This book has been written for all those intrepid souls out there, who want to revive the lost art of home distillation. For those hardy adventurers who want...
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Multiple infectious pathogens have been associated with Alzheimer's. Medication may reduce the risk of dementia by suppressing several types of herpes viruses. Acyclovir 200 mg per day, and/or Amenamevir 100 mg per day may be effective.
It is unknown if pathogens slowly eat away at the brain tissue over many years, or very quickly as the immune system senesces in old age. Regardless, cognitive impairment may only appear when very little brain...
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