The New Microbiology: From Microbiomes to CRISPR (ASM Books) delves into the transformative era of microbiology, authored by Pascale Cossart. Spanning 200 pages and published on April 17, 2018, by ASM Press, this book offers a compelling narrative of recent advancements in the field, particularly focusing on bacteriology. Through powerful tools like molecular and cellular biology, genomics, and bioinformatics, microbiology has seen groundbreaking discoveries, from complete genome sequences to detailed visualizations of bacterial invasion processes.

Divided into four parts, the book explores new concepts in microbiology, introducing readers to the intricate lives of bacteria, including their regulatory RNAs such as riboswitches, the CRISPR defense mechanism, and antibiotic resistance. It also delves into sociomicrobiology, revealing how bacteria interact socially within complex assemblies found in intestines and environments.

This book is not only for scientists but also for anyone curious about the fascinating world of bacteria and its profound implications for human health, medicine, agriculture, environmental science, and evolutionary understanding. With an engaging and accessible style, it provides a comprehensive overview from historical infectious disease studies to current scientific revolutions driven by CRISPR technologies.