The Nobel Prize winning discoveries in infectious diseases

This book presents the 24 discoveries in infectious diseases that have merited Nobel Prize recognition since the inception of the awards in 1901. Grouped according to biological groups rather than chronology, each discovery includes a biographical sketch of the laureate(s), a description of the rese...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Rifkind, David (-)
Otros Autores: Freeman, Geraldine L.
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; San Diego, Calif. : Elsevier/Academic 2005.
Colección:EBSCO Academic eBook Collection Complete.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
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Sumario:This book presents the 24 discoveries in infectious diseases that have merited Nobel Prize recognition since the inception of the awards in 1901. Grouped according to biological groups rather than chronology, each discovery includes a biographical sketch of the laureate(s), a description of the research, and a summary of the current status of the field. In addition, consideration is given to the relevance of the research on the general field of biology and medicine.
Notas:Incluye índice.
Descripción Física:x, 166 p. : il., mapas
Formato:Forma de acceso: World Wide Web.
ISBN:9780123693532
9780080459578