The Species Concept in Microbiology
The number of species of bacteria and archaea is surprisingly small, despite…
Microorganisms Defined
Microorganisms are a collection of organisms that share the characteristic of being visible…
History of Microbiology
Microbiology has had a long, rich history, initially centered in the causes…
Microbes and the Origin of Life on Earth
Life on Earth is thought to have originated from the oldest single-cell…
Classification of Microorganisms
Microorganisms are classified into taxonomic categories to facilitate research and communication. Life…
Microbes and the World
Microorganisms or microbes are microscopic organisms that exist as unicellular, multicellular, or…
What is a Vaccine?
In the most simplified terms, a vaccine is a biological preparation that provides…
Human Growth Hormones
Produced by the pituitary gland, human growth hormone (HGH) is essential for…
Insulin Production using Biotechnology
The process of insulin production using Biotechnology involves the following steps: Isolation…
Modern biotechnology
The discovery that genes are made up of DNA and can be isolated, copied…


