Microbiology Experiment (Third Edition)

Author: Shen Ping
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: The third edition of Microbiology Experiments not only maintains the writing characteristics and basic requirements of the second edition but also emphasizes preliminary reform attempts in reflecting the advanced, inspirational, and adaptable aspects of basic course experimental teaching materials. The concepts, terminology, and language usage in the original textbook were reviewed and corrected from the perspective of modern life sciences. In terms of content, outdated material was removed and new content was added, aligning with molecular biology and integrating with other disciplines. Experiments at the molecular level were added, including the preparation and transformation of bacterial plasmids, transduction, in vitro and in vivo observation of bacterial nucleoids, preservation of recombinant plasmids in engineering bacteria, and electron microscopy preparation of nucleic acids. Additionally, rapid, simple, and automated techniques in microbiology were included. Some illustrations in the book were redesigned or updated. To broaden students' adaptability, experiments such as the detection of bacterial pathogenicity, the determination of animal viral virulence, and the liquid and solid cultivation of edible fungi were added. The experiments in immunology were also updated in content, and basic skill training was strengthened. To inspire students' innovative and pioneering spirit, this book particularly enhances the foundational and inspirational aspects of the post-experiment questions and highlights key operational steps in bold to ensure the success of the experiments. The entire book is categorized into 17 sections with 76 experiments, and detailed appendices and reference materials are provided at the end for readers to consult. This book is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students in life science disciplines at comprehensive universities and normal universities in science, engineering, agriculture, forestry, and medical fields, as well as for other biological and technological professionals for reference.