Get a solid understanding of the major concepts in microbiology with a textbook t hat offers
cutting-edge research findings powerful tools and visuals. Brock Biology of
Microorganisms Global Edition 16 th Edition is the latest version of the most
authoritative textbook in the field offering powerful accurate yet accessible content
surrounding the basic concepts of microbiology. The text guides you through the six major
themes of microbiology - Evolution Cell Structure and Function Metabolic Pathways
Information Flow and Genetics Microbial Systems and the Impact of Microorganisms - as
outlined by the American Society for Microbiology Conference on Undergraduate Education
(ASMCUE). Following a modern robust approach the book supports your knowledge of the
genomics and other omics" maze - concepts that are fundamental to the field and have
transformed and revolutionised microbiology. Furthermore it provides concrete examples of how
powerful tools have allowed microbiologists to probe deeper and further into the microbial
world than ever before.
