Recent discoveries in microbiology are hard to grasp for those unfamiliar with scientific
jargon and the research data can be overwhelming even for those working in other scientific
fields. This book aims to remedy this situation by presenting the most interesting findings and
current trends in microbiology in an easy-to-read and understandable format.The first part
tells the story of the beginnings of microbiology itself and introduces the reader to the
founders of this fascinating research discipline. The second part focuses on communication
between microorganisms and how they organize themselves into fascinating microbial cities
called biofilms. The reader also learns how bacteria exchange genetic material - mechanisms
that are the root of the emergence of multidrug-resistant superbugs pathogens that pose a
major burden to human health and our healthcare systems. The third part is devoted to the
latest techniques being used by scientists to study control and manipulate microorganisms for
our benefit. The final part links the first three parts together and highlights how infectious
diseases including coronaviruses can be transmitted from animals to humans how global
warming is affecting emerging diseases and provides information on the actions that need to be
taken to get ahead of pathogenic microbes and future pandemics. This comprehensive
state-of-the-art book is intended for anyone interested in microbiology and epidemiology from
biology and biomedical students in schools and colleges to patients suffering from infectious
diseases who want to learn more about their condition.The concepts covered in this book
contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goal 3: Health and Well-Being.
