Microbial Biofilms

Microbial Biofilms (Biotechnology Research)
by Hilary M. Lappin-Scott and J. William Costerton

Book Details
* Hardcover: 324 pages
* Publisher: Cambridge University Press (July 28, 1995)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 052145412

Book Description
Formation of microcolonies on surfaces is an important bacterial survival strategy. These so-called biofilms occur on both inert and living systems, making them important to a wide range of scientific disciplines. For instance, biofilms have important engineering implications, such as in mining industries, the corrosion of pipelines and pure and waste water industries. Biofilms have medical significance when associated with the mouth, urinary tract, and urinogenital tract. In addition, they form in plant root systems and in animals, such as in the ruminant digestive tract, and so are agriculturally important. This book is unique in that it is one of the first to cover the medical, industrial, and ecological aspects of this field. The first section provides an analysis of the chemical, ecological and physical processes involved with the development of biofilms and their interactions with surfaces. The next section deals with biofilms on non-living surfaces. The final section examines interactions with living surfaces.

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Bacteria and Viruses

Bacteria and Viruses
by Peggy Thomas

Book Details
* Hardcover: 112 pages
* Publisher: Lucent Books; 1 edition (May 21, 2004)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1590184386

Book Description
They are responsible for some of the deadliest diseases, yet they play a vital role in maintaining life on earth. In Bacteria and Viruses, learn about the scientists who found them, how we fight the harmful ones, and how beneficial microbes can be used to improve our lives.

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