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ISBN 10: 0393419967
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Author: Joan L. Slonczewski, John W. Foster, Erik R. Zinser
A microbiology text as dynamic as the field it represents
Striking a perfect balance, the Fifth Edition helps instructors convey exciting research in this rapidly evolving field while also motivating students to learn the fundamentals amid an overwhelming amount of information. Engaging examples, abundant eye-catching figures, updated genetics and genomics content by new coauthor Erik Zinser, an updated Smartwork5 course, and new active learning resources provide flexible options for high-quality assessment in and outside of class.
Microbiology An Evolving Science 5th EditionTable of contents:
Chapter 1: Microbial Life: Origin and Discovery
1.1 From Germ to Genome: What Is a Microbe?
1.2 Microbes Shape Human History
1.3 Medical Microbiology
1.4 Environment and Ecology
1.5 The Microbial Family Tree
1.6 Cell Biology and the DNA Revolution
eResearch Activity 1
Chapter Review
Chapter 2: Observing the Microbial Cell
2.1 Observing Microbes
2.2 Optics and Properties of Light
2.3 Bright-Field Microscopy and Phase-Contrast Microscopy
2.4 Fixation and Staining for Bright-Field Microscopy
2.5 Fluorescence Microscopy, FISH, and Chemical Imaging Microscopy
2.6 Electron Microscopy, Scanning Probe Microscopy, and X-Ray Crystallography
eResearch Activity 2
Chapter Review
Chapter 3: Cell Structure and Function
3.1 The Bacterial Cell: An Overview
3.2 Membrane Molecules and Transport
3.3 The Envelope and Cytoskeleton
3.4 Bacterial Cell Division
3.5 Cell Asymmetry, Membrane Vesicles, and Extensions
3.6 Specialized Structures
eResearch Activity 3
Chapter Review
Chapter 4: Bacterial Culture, Growth, and Development
4.1 Microbial Nutrition
4.2 Nutrient Uptake
4.3 Culturing and Counting Bacteria
4.4 The Growth Cycle
4.5 Biofilms
4.6 Cell Differentiation
eResearch Activity 4
Chapter Review
Chapter 5: Environmental Influences and Control of Microbial Growth
5.1 Extremophiles and the Constraints of Temperature and Pressure
5.2 Osmolarity and Halophiles
5.3 Hydronium (pH) and Hydroxide Ion Concentrations
5.4 Oxygen
5.5 Starvation and Eutrophication
5.6 Physical, Chemical, and Biological Control of Microbes
eResearch Activity 5
Chapter Review
Chapter 6: Viruses
6.1 Viruses in Ecosystems
6.2 Virus Structure
6.3 Viral Genomes and Classification
6.4 Bacteriophages: The Gut Virome
6.5 Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and Other Viral Pathogens
6.6 Culturing Viruses
eResearch Activity 6
Chapter Review
Chapter 7: Genomes and Chromosomes
7.1 DNA: The Genetic Material
7.2 Genome Organization
7.3 DNA Replication
7.4 Plasmids and Secondary Chromosomes
7.5 Eukaryotic and Archaeal Chromosomes
7.6 Microbiomes and Metagenomes
eResearch Activity 7
Chapter Review
Chapter 8: Transcription, Translation, and Protein Processing
8.1 From DNA to RNA to Protein
8.2 Transcription of DNA to RNA
8.3 Translation of RNA to Protein
8.4 Protein Modification, Folding, and Degradation
8.5 Secretion: Protein Traffic Control
eResearch Activity 8
Chapter Review
Chapter 9: Genetic Change and Genome Evolution
9.1 Mutations
9.2 DNA Repair
9.3 Gene Transfer Mechanisms
9.4 Mobile Genetic Elements
9.5 Genome Evolution
eResearch Activity 9
Chapter Review
Chapter 10: Molecular Regulation
10.1 Transcription Repressors and Activators
10.2 Alternative Sigma Factors and Anti-Sigma Factors
10.3 Regulation by RNA
10.4 Second Messengers
10.5 Clocks, Thermometers, and Switches
eResearch Activity 10
Chapter Review
Chapter 11: Viral Molecular Biology
11.1 Phage Lambda: Enteric Bacteriophage
11.2 Influenza Virus: (–) strand RNA Virus
11.3 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV): Retrovirus
11.4 Endogenous Retroviruses and Lentiviral Gene Therapy
11.5 Herpes Simplex Virus: DNA Virus
eResearch Activity 11
Chapter Review
Chapter 12: Molecular Complexity and Synthetic Biology
12.1 Chemotaxis: Movement with a Destination
12.2 Biofilm Formation by Pseudomonas aeruginosa
12.3 CRISPR and Other Antiphage Defenses
12.4 Synthetic Biology: Biology by Design
eResearch Activity 12
Chapter Review
Chapter 13: Energetics and Catabolism
13.1 Energy for Life
13.2 Energy Carriers and Electron Transfer
13.3 Catabolism: The Microbial Buffet
13.4 Glucose Fermentation and Respiration
13.5 Our Gut Microbiome: Friends with Benefits
13.6 Aromatic Catabolism and Syntrophy
eResearch Activity 13
Chapter Review
Chapter 14: Electron Flow in Organotrophy, Lithotrophy, and Phototrophy
14.1 Electron Transport Systems and the Proton Motive Force
14.2 The Respiratory ETS and ATP Synthase
14.3 Anaerobic Respiration
14.4 Nanowires, Electron Shuttles, and Fuel Cells
14.5 Lithotrophy and Methanogenesis
14.6 Phototrophy
eResearch Activity 14
Chapter Review
Chapter 15: Biosynthesis
15.1 Overview of Biosynthesis
15.2 CO2 Fixation: The Calvin Cycle and Other Pathways
15.3 Fatty Acids and Antibiotics
15.4 Nitrogen Fixation and Regulation
15.5 Amino Acids and Nucleobases
eResearch Activity 15
Chapter Review
Chapter 16: Food and Industrial Microbiology
16.1 Microbial Foods
16.2 Acid-Fermented and Alkali-Fermented Foods
16.3 Ethanolic Fermentation: Bread and Wine
16.4 Food Spoilage and Preservation
16.5 Industrial Microbiology
16.6 Vaccines and Gene Therapy Vectors
eResearch Activity 16
Chapter Review
Chapter 17: Origins and Evolution
17.1 Origins of Life
17.2 Forming the First Cells
17.3 Evolution: Phylogeny and Gene Transfer
17.4 Natural Selection and Adaptation
17.5 Microbial Species and Taxonomy
17.6 Symbiosis and the Origin of Mitochondria and Chloroplasts
eResearch Activity 17
Chapter Review
Chapter 18: Bacterial Diversity
18.1 Bacterial Diversity at a Glance
18.2 Cyanobacteria: Oxygenic Phototrophs
18.3 Firmicutes, Mycoplasma, and Actinobacteria
18.4 Proteobacteria: From Photoheterotrophs to Lithotrophs
18.5 Spirochetes, Acidobacteria, Bacteroidetes, and Chlorobi
18.6 Planctomycetes, Verrucomicrobia, and Chlamydiae
eResearch Activity 18
Chapter Review
Chapter 19: Archaeal Diversity
19.1 Archaeal Diversity at a Glance
19.2 TACK Hyperthermophiles Eat Sulfur
19.3 Thaumarchaeota: Ammonia Oxidizers and Animal Symbionts
19.4 Euryarchaeota: Methanogens from Gut to Globe
19.5 Haloarchaea and Other Euryarchaeotes: Underground and Under Ocean
19.6 DPANN Symbionts, Altiarchaeales, and Asgard: Branch to Eukaryotes
eResearch Activity 19
Chapter Review
Chapter 20: Eukaryotic Diversity
20.1 Phylogeny of Eukaryotes
20.2 Fungi
20.3 Amoebozoa: Amebas and Slime Molds
20.4 Algae
20.5 Alveolates: Ciliates, Dinoflagellates, and Apicomplexans
20.6 Parasitic Protozoa and Microscopic Animals
eResearch Activity 20
Chapter Review
Chapter 21: Microbial Ecology
21.1 Microbial Communities: Omics Analysis
21.2 Functional Ecology: Microbial Culture and Abiotic Factors
21.3 Symbiosis
21.4 Animal Digestive Microbiomes
21.5 Marine and Freshwater Microbes
21.6 Soil and Plant Microbial Communities
eResearch Activity 21
Chapter Review
Chapter 22: Element Cycles and Environmental Microbiology
22.1 The Carbon Cycle and Climate Change
22.2 The Hydrologic Cycle and Wastewater Treatment
22.3 The Nitrogen Cycle
22.4 Sulfur, Phosphorus, and Metals
22.5 Our Built Environment
22.6 Astrobiology
eResearch Activity 22
Chapter Review
Chapter 23: The Human Microbiome and Innate Immunity
23.1 The Human Microbiome
23.2 Benefits and Risks of Microbiota
23.3 Overview of the Immune System
23.4 Physical and Chemical Defenses against Infection
23.5 Innate Immunity: Surveillance, Cytokines, and Inflammation
23.6 Complement and Fever
eResearch Activity 23
Chapter Review
Chapter 24: The Adaptive Immune Response
24.1 Overview of Adaptive Immunity
24.2 Antibody Structure, Diversity, and Synthesis
24.3 T Cells Link Antibody and Cellular Immune Systems
24.4 Complement as Part of Adaptive Immunity
24.5 Gut Mucosal Immunity and the Microbiome
24.6 Immunization
24.7 Hypersensitivity and Autoimmunity
eResearch Activity 24
Chapter Review
Chapter 25: Pathogenesis
25.1 Host-Pathogen Interactions
25.2 Microbial Attachment: First Contact
25.3 Toxins Subvert Host Functions
25.4 Deploying Toxins and Effectors
25.5 Surviving within the Host
25.6 Tools Used to Probe Pathogenesis
eResearch Activity 25
Chapter Review
Chapter 26: Microbial Diseases
26.1 Basics of Diagnosis and Infections of Skin, Soft Tissue, and Bone
26.2 Respiratory Tract Infections
26.3 Gastrointestinal Tract Infections
26.4 Genitourinary Tract Infections
26.5 Cardiovascular and Systemic Infections
26.6 Central Nervous System Infections
eResearch Activity 26
Chapter Review
Chapter 27: Antimicrobial Therapy and Discovery
27.1 Fundamentals of Antimicrobial Therapy
27.2 Antibiotic Mechanisms of Action
27.3 Challenges of Drug Resistance and Discovery
27.4 Antiviral Agents
27.5 Antifungal Agents
eResearch Activity 27
Chapter Revie
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