The Fourteenth Edition seamlessly integrates the most current science, paying particular attention to molecular biology and how the genomic revolution has changed and is changing the field. This edition offers a streamlined, modern organization with a consistent level of detail and updated, visually compelling art program. Brock Biology of Microorganisms can be purchased with optional MasteringMicrobiology¨, an online homework, tutorial, and assessment product designed to improve results by helping students quickly master concepts both in and outside the classroom.