Books published by publisher Asahi Press

A delight for readers of all ages. Features over 250 superb illustrations including algae, molds, bacteria, protozoa, and viruses Emphasizes the beneficial role of microorganisms everywhere in the natural world, from oceans to the child's own body Communicates the usefulness of microorganisms by relating them to children's everyday experiences, from eating yogurt to taking medicine Presents scientifically accurate information in an age-appropriate format that is both colorful and captivating

Understand how the intricacies of multispecies community life are related to human oral health. Explores the immense opportunities presented by readily accessible, genetically tractable, genome-sequenced oral species that naturally form multispecies communities. Highlights model systems that study oral bacterial interactions, including biofilm growth using saliva as the source of nutrition. Emphasizes the use of genomic inquiry to probe the human oral microbiome.