Microbiomes: A Very Short Introduction by Angela E. Douglas (UK edition, paperback) - 9780198870852

Publisher: Oxford University Press

ISBN 13: 9780198870852

Condition: Brandnew

Binding: paperback

Pages: 160

Dimensons: 174 x 112 x 9 | 136 (gram)

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Summary:

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, InspiringThe term 'microbiomes' encapsulates an important scientific breakthrough of recent years. This is the realization that humans, other animals, and plants harbour communities of microorganisms which are mostly beneficial but can occasionally cause or exacerbate disease. Our quickly developingunderstanding of microbiomes is being translated into novel microbial therapies for human disease and is contributing to sustainable practices in agriculture and food production. On the flipside, there is a growing concern that some claims for microbiomes, especially in relation to human health, farexceed the scientific data.This Very Short Introduction is an essential guide to the fast-moving discipline of microbiome science. It accessibly distills the key facts about our resident microbiomes, explains how and why our health and wellbeing depend on them, and provides readers with the fundamental knowledge they need tojudge the reliability of claims about microbiome-based applications.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introduction series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, andenthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author Bio:

Angela E. Douglas, Emerita Daljit S. and Elaine Sarkaria Professor of Insect Physiology and Toxicology, Cornell UniversityAngela E. Douglas is the Emerita Daljit S. and Elaine Sarkaria Professor of Insect Physiology and Toxicology at Cornell University. She is the author of several books on microbiomes and beneficial microorganisms, including Fundamentals of Microbiome Science: How Microbes Shape Animal Biology(2018) and Insect Associations with Beneficial Microorganisms (forthcoming), as well as many research articles.