Books in Science and Technology Start-Up Stars series

Foodborne Diseases, Third Edition, covers the ever-changing complex issues that have emerged in the food industry over the past decade. This exceptional volume continues to offer broad coverage that provides a foundation for a practical understanding of diseases and to help researchers and scientists manage foodborne illnesses and prevent and control outbreaks. It explains recent scientific and industry developments to improve awareness, education, and communication surrounding foodborne disease and food safety. Foodborne Diseases, Third Edition, is a comprehensive update with strong new topics of concern from the past decade. Topics include bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral foodborne diseases (including disease mechanism and genetics where appropriate), chemical toxicants (including natural intoxicants and bio-toxins), risk-based control measures, and virulence factors of microbial pathogens that cause disease, as well as epigenetics and foodborne pathogens. Other new topics include nanotechnology, bioterrorism and the use of foodborne pathogens, antimicrobial resistance, antibiotic resistance, and more.Presents principles in disease processes in foodborne illnessIncludes hot-topic discussions such as the impact of nanotechnology on food safetyProvides in-depth description of our current understanding of the infectious and toxic pathogens associated with foodPresents cutting-edge research on epigenetics, antimicrobial resistance, and intervention technologies

The dream of making machines think has been part of science fiction for more than a century. The reality of such automated machines is only now coming true. The science of robotics combines computer power, engineering excellence, and true creativity to build machines that will make our lives easier. Inside, find out about the most important advances and meet the most fascinating robots in the world.