Frintrop:Molekulare Biologie und Mikrob

The textbook presents the fundamental concepts and working methods of molecular biology and microbiology in an understandable manner. With numerous graphics, key points, practice questions, tips on working methods, and additional explanations, it is suitable for self-study.

The main topics covered include the biological structures, functions, and basic processes of organisms at the molecular and cellular level, from the structure of amino acids to the mechanisms of evolution. The most important groups of microorganisms, the various habitats of microbes, their metabolic diversity, growth behavior, and their special relationship with humans, such as being pathogens, are introduced.

The third edition has been updated and expanded to include chapters on hemoglobin, the CRISPR/Cas gene-editing tool, and coronaviruses, particularly SARS-CoV-2.

Target audience: individuals interested in modern biology and microbiology without extensive prior knowledge, students working on biological or microbiological questions in the laboratory, and trainees in biological and microbiological fields seeking to deepen their expertise.