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History of Microbiology
Microbiology has had a long, rich history, initially centered in the causes of infectious diseases but now including practical applications…
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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…
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Classification of Microorganisms
Microorganisms are classified into taxonomic categories to facilitate research and communication. Life on Earth is famous for its diversity. Throughout…
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Microbes and the World
Microorganisms or microbes are microscopic organisms that exist as unicellular, multicellular, or cell clusters. Microorganims are widespread in nature and…
Microbiology 11 min read
Nutrients of Human Metabolism
Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins are the major constituents of foods and serve as fuel molecules for the human body. The…
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What is Electron Microscopy?
Electron microscopy (EM) is a technique for obtaining high resolution images of biological and non-biological specimens. It is used in…
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Penicillin Production
Penicillin, which remains an important part of our antimicrobial armamentarium, had a significant impact on the second half of the…
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Environmental Diversity of Microbes
Microbes are ubiquitous on Earth and their diversity and abundance are determined by the biogeographical habitat they occupy. The microbial…
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Nutritional Requirements of Cells
Every organism must find in its environment all of the substances required for energy generation and cellular biosynthesis. The chemicals…