20th Century Microbe Hunters: This title is Print on DemandInspire your students with the stories behind the achievements of ten 20th century microbiologists. These dramatic portrayals reveal the excitement, diligence, and often sacrifice of these eminent researchers and humanitarians. An engaging journey through science, and public health, 20th Century Microbe Hunters is a must-have for anyone making a foray into the fascinating world of microbiology. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition. |
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... , allowing flexibility to the instructor . Hence , for example , the basic biol- ogy of viruses or of antigens and antibodies is described on several occasions as xii Preface appropriate to the chapter. By intent, each chapter xi Preface.
... , allowing flexibility to the instructor . Hence , for example , the basic biol- ogy of viruses or of antigens and antibodies is described on several occasions as xii Preface appropriate to the chapter. By intent, each chapter xi Preface.
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... described on several occasions as appropriate to the chapter. By intent, each chapter has its own flavor—its own style— from discovery to legacy. For example, the chapter on AIDS opens with a dramatic personal account of a young AIDS ...
... described on several occasions as appropriate to the chapter. By intent, each chapter has its own flavor—its own style— from discovery to legacy. For example, the chapter on AIDS opens with a dramatic personal account of a young AIDS ...
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... described it in 1909. Chagas stands out as the only researcher to describe all the major aspects of a new disease : pathogen , vector , epidemiology and clinical manifestations . He was born on July 9 , 1879 in the town of Oliveira ...
... described it in 1909. Chagas stands out as the only researcher to describe all the major aspects of a new disease : pathogen , vector , epidemiology and clinical manifestations . He was born on July 9 , 1879 in the town of Oliveira ...
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... described in this text. Protozoa, along with viruses, bacteria, fungi and pri- ons, are microbes and, like fungi, are eukaryotic cells. Bacteria are described as prokaryotic cells; viruses and prions are acellular (i.e., less than cells) ...
... described in this text. Protozoa, along with viruses, bacteria, fungi and pri- ons, are microbes and, like fungi, are eukaryotic cells. Bacteria are described as prokaryotic cells; viruses and prions are acellular (i.e., less than cells) ...
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... described below. Amastigotes erupt from invaded cells and spread to other tissue cells, during which time rapid proliferation by binary fission takes place. Amastigotes evolve into stubby trypomastigotes that are released into the ...
... described below. Amastigotes erupt from invaded cells and spread to other tissue cells, during which time rapid proliferation by binary fission takes place. Amastigotes evolve into stubby trypomastigotes that are released into the ...
Contents
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The Cause and Transmission of Epidemic Typhus Fever | 35 |
Discovery of the Influenza Virus | 49 |
Development of the First Polio Vaccine | 69 |
Eradication of Smallpox | 89 |
PrionsAll But the Moo | 111 |
Acquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeA 20th Century Ongoing Plague | 137 |
UlcersA Bacterial Infection | 163 |
Eradication of Guinea Worm Disease | 179 |
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