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Microbiology: A Human Perspective w/ARIS

Appropriate for the non-major/allied health student, this authoritative text carefully explains the fundamentals of microbiology, providing a general overview of the principles followed by more detailed explanations.

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With its clear and concise writing style, Microbiology: A Human Perspective offers modern coverage on such topics as genomics, biofilms, and quorum sensing.

A body systems approach is used in the coverage of diseases..

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Authors: Eugene W Nester, Denise G. Anderson, Jr., C. Evans Roberts, Martha T Nester

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math

Date: Nov. 13, 2006

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