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Pathogen Biology
  
Scanning electron microscope image showing of the characteristic spiral, or corkscrew, shape of  Campylobacter  bacteria. Photo by De Wood; digital colorization by Chris Pooley.

  Covers areas of research such as microbial genetics, microbial ecology, growth kinetics and other characteristics that influence pathogen survival, virulence, and pathogenicity.

 

Antimicrobial Resistance Resource List
Provides access to online resources concerning antimicrobial resistance. Resource areas include educational material, reports, fact sheets, and events.

 

Microbial Ecology of Biofilms Resource List
Provides a brief introduction to microbial ecology of biofilms. Includes online resources such as fact sheets, progress reports, and journals.

A Focus on Predictive Microbiology
Provides a detailed discussion of predictive microbiology and its usefulness. Includes information on mathematical models, their development, and measures of their performance. Highlights related areas of research.

Predictive Microbiology Resource List
Provides access to online resources concerning predictive microbiology. Types of resources include fact sheets, reports, organizations, events, and newsletters.

Last Modified: Jan 07, 2006
 
Pathogen Biology
    Antimicrobial Resistance
    Microbial Ecology of Biofilms
    Predictive Microbiology
 
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