Microbiology is the study of microorganisms (or microbes), which include bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and even prions. In short, microbiology refers to the study of life and organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. Microorganisms are found in almost every habitat present in nature and are vital to humans and the environment. While some microbes are harmful, causing diseases that harm and kill people, animals, and plants, they are exploited by researchers. They have uses in food, water treatment, science and medicine, energy, warfare, and much more. This new book presents a collection of new research and studies covering advances in microbiology dealing with medicine, agriculture, and more.

Discovery of Novel Inhibitors of Streptococcus pneumoniae Based on the Virtual Screening with the Homology-Modeled Structure of Histidine Kinase (VicK)

Identification and Characterisation of a Novel Anti-Viral Peptide Against Avian Influenza Virus H9N2

Archaeosomes Made of Halorubrum tebenquichense Total Polar Lipids: A New Source of Adjuvancy

Microfabricated Microbial Fuel Cell Arrays Reveal Electrochemically Active Microbes

A New Cold-Adapted ?-D-Galactosidase from the Antarctic Arthrobacter sp. 32c – Gene Cloning, Overexpression, Purification and Properties

Microbial Communication, Cooperation and Cheating: Quorum Sensing Drives the Evolution of Cooperation in Bacteria

Resveratrol Exhibits a Strong Cytotoxic Activity in Cultured Cells and Has an Antiviral Action Against Polyomavirus: Potential Clinical Use