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Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
This is a look at the harmful effects of overusing antibiotics, from the field's leading expert. Tracing one scientist's journey toward understanding the crucial importance of the microbiome, it takes readers to the forefront of trail-blazing research while revealing the damage that overuse of antibiotics is doing to our health: contributing to the rise of obesity, asthma, diabetes, and certain forms of cancer. Here the author invites us into the...
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
xvi, 207 pages ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Written in clear, nontechnical language, this investigation of drug resistance provides readers with an overview of the scientific issues, the current scope of the problem nationally and globally, and the measures that can be taken to combat this public health crisis. Provides an accessibly written introduction to the science of drug resistance that addresses both the biology of how microbes become resistant and the social practices that can foster...
4) Antibiotics
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Learn all about the history of antibiotics, from how they were first invented to how they impact our lives today."--
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
400 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"In this eye-opening exposé, acclaimed health journalist and National Geographic contributer Maryn McKenna documents how antibiotics transformed chicken from local delicacy to industrial commodity -- and human health threat -- uncovering the ways we can make America's favorite meat safer again."-- Amazon.com.
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
viii, 337 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Epidemiologist Steffanie Strathdee and her husband, psychologist Tom Patterson, were vacationing in Egypt when Tom came down with a stomach bug. What at first seemed like a case of food poisoning quickly turned critical, and by the time Tom had been transferred via emergency medevac to the world-class medical center at UC San Diego, where both he and Steffanie worked, blood work revealed why modern medicine was failing: Tom was fighting one of the...
Author
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Formats
Description
“An engrossing and ambitious novel that vividly portrays a critical time in American history.” — Booklist (starred review)
“Enthralling. A Fierce Radiance shines with fascinating detail.... Belfer’s powerful portrayal of how people are changed in pursuit of a miracle makes this book an especially compelling read.” — Nancy Horan, author of Loving Frank
Set during the uncertain
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Eyes of Nye volume 9
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (24 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"Investigate the ongoing battle between man and microbes. Learn how antibiotics work and fiind out how germs continually evolve to evade--and survive. Watch as experts finally come clean about the way hand-washing affects germs"--Container.
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 volume : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Cara and Jon Florance break down how and why we get sick with the help of merry microbes and big-eyed bacteria. This book helps kids see bacteria as an important part of their bodies rather than being something negative. It turns getting sick from something scary into an engaging learning experience. Kids will love following along on the adventures of bacteria and antibiotics, all the while creating a love for science they will carry for a lifetime!"--...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Antibiotics stop a bacterial infection from multiplying. They help treat pneumonia, strep throat, and much more. Their creation marked a medical revolution, saving lives from World War II soldiers to modern hospital patients"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
viii, 304 pages ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"Superbugs, born of antibiotic resistance, are a growing global health crisis. Award-winning educator and researcher at Boston University Muhammad Zaman, Ph.D. tells the story about how we got here and what we must do to combat this threat that connects us all"--
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Frontline reporter David Hoffman investigates the alarming rise in hospitals, communities, and across the globe of untreatable infections. Fueled by decades of antibiotic overuse, the crisis has deepened as major drug companies have abandoned the development of new antibiotics. Without swift action, the miracle age of antibiotics could be coming to an end.
15) Antibiotics
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In Antibiotics, readers will learn about the science and technology behind the development of antibiotics. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about the challenges overcome to create antibiotics and how this super science feat continues to adapt in our changing world. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity helps...
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