The study of biofilm biology has virtually exploded in recent years, and Microbial Biofilms avails the reader a comprehensive introduction to this exciting and developing field. Combining cutting-edge research with valuable historical perspective, this new volume will be of key importance to environmental microbiologists, medical and clinical microbiologists, geologists, biomedical engineers, biotechnologists, and non-experts interested in learning about biofilms, as well as graduate students in biofilm biology courses. Written by field experts, the scope of Microbial Biofilms covers broad topics, including biofilm development, antibiotic resistance, architecture, and the roles these communities play in disease and industry, and incorporates both bacteria and fungi. The book is introduced by a chapter on the history of biofilm biology, written by one of the pioneers in the field, and concludes with ruminations on future directions.
The study of biofilm biology has virtually exploded in recent years, and Microbial Biofilms avails the reader a comprehensive introduction to this exciting and developing field. Combining cutting-edge research with valuable historical perspective, this new volume will be of key importance to environmental microbiologists, medical and clinical microbiologists, geologists, biomedical engineers, biotechnologists, and non-experts interested in learning about biofilms, as well as graduate students in biofilm biology courses. Written by field experts, the scope of Microbial Biofilms covers broad topics, including biofilm development, antibiotic resistance, architecture, and the roles these communities play in disease and industry, and incorporates both bacteria and fungi. The book is introduced by a chapter on the history of biofilm biology, written by one of the pioneers in the field, and concludes with ruminations on future directions.
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