Microbiology 2 min read
The Species Concept in Microbiology
The number of species of bacteria and archaea is surprisingly small, despite their early evolution, genetic, and ecological diversity. Judging…
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Microorganisms Defined
Microorganisms are a collection of organisms that share the characteristic of being visible only with a microscope. They constitute the subject…
Microbiology 6 min read
History of Microbiology
Microbiology has had a long, rich history, initially centered in the causes of infectious diseases but now including practical applications…
Microbiology 3 min read
Microbes and the Origin of Life on Earth
Life on Earth is thought to have originated from the oldest single-cell archaea and bacteria. Scientific evidence suggests that life…
Microbiology 2 min read
Classification of Microorganisms
Microorganisms are classified into taxonomic categories to facilitate research and communication. Life on Earth is famous for its diversity. Throughout…
Microbiology 4 min read
Microbes and the World
Microorganisms or microbes are microscopic organisms that exist as unicellular, multicellular, or cell clusters. Microorganims are widespread in nature and…
Industrial Biotechnology 1 min read
What is a Vaccine?
In the most simplified terms, a vaccine is a biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity against a certain disease. Usually…
Industrial Biotechnology 2 min read
Human Growth Hormones
Produced by the pituitary gland, human growth hormone (HGH) is essential for proper growth in children. Some children, however, have…
Industrial Biotechnology 4 min read
Insulin Production using Biotechnology
The process of insulin production using Biotechnology involves the following steps: Isolation of the gene: The gene responsible for…
Industrial Biotechnology 3 min read
Modern biotechnology
The discovery that genes are made up of DNA and can be isolated, copied and manipulated has led to a new era of modern…
Industrial Biotechnology 6 min read
Biopolymer
Biopolymers are polymers produced by living organisms; in other words, they are polymeric biomolecules. Biopolymers contain monomeric units that are covalently bonded to form larger structures. There…
Industrial Biotechnology 6 min read
Biopesticide
Biopesticides, a contraction of ‘biological pesticides’, include several types of pest management intervention: through predatory, parasitic, or chemical relationships. The term…