Bacteria in Biology, Biotechnology and Medicine - Paul Singleton

The fourth edition text is written for bacteriology or microbiology courses at undergraduate level and is suitable for students of biochemistry, general biology, life science, biotechnology and medicine.;Providing an introduction to bacteriology, this text assumes no prior knowledge of the subject. Core concepts fundamental to all students of bacteriology are covered. This edition incorporates the many recent advances in all aspects of microbiology. Developments in basic biology (physiology, biochemistry, cell biology and genetics), new methods (molecular biology and staining techniques) and additional applications have been incorporated. Hot topics include quorum sensing, PCR-related techniques and conjugate vaccines.;Dealing with pure, applied and practical aspects, the text includes a clear and concise account of the principles and methodology of genetic engineering. It also contains many recent references to topical reviews and papers.