Description:
Nature Helps... explores how extracts derived from bacteria, marine organisms, plants and animals may help to treat infectious diseases. A broad spectrum of promising applications are described, including the use of organisms to aid diagnostics.
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From the reviews:
"Mehlhorn (Heinrich Heine Univ., Germany), a leading authority in parasitology, brings the breadth of his experience to this edited collection of reviews. ... The first half of the book is devoted to the treatment of parasitic infections. ... The second half of the book comprises chapters on how parasitic organisms themselves are used to treat other ills. ... Overall, the book offers useful historical, biochemical, social, entomological, agricultural, medical, and ethnobotanical information. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates, graduate students and researchers/faculty." (L. Swatzell, Choice, Vol. 49 (5), January, 2012)