The first edition of "Microbiology" by Ananthanarayan and Paniker was published in 1966. The book was written by R. Ananthanarayan, a renowned Indian microbiologist, and C. K. Paniker, a distinguished academician. The book was initially published by the authors' institution, the Christian Medical College (CMC) in Vellore, India. Over the years, the book has undergone several revisions, with the 11th edition being the latest.