Comprehensive text on microbial structure, metabolism, genetics, stress responses, differentiation, and host–pathogen interactions. The fourth edition expands coverage of genomics, regulatory networks, and environmental physiology, providing >1,000 references and detailed illustrations for advanced undergraduates, graduates, and researchers. Includes bibliographic references and index.
A comprehensive introduction to biology, with emphasis on evolution, ecology, cell biology, genetics, and the environment. The 5th edition includes updated examples, full-color illustrations, and an expanded chapter on conservation