Articles related to "Microbiology"
What is Microbiology?: Or the study of little critters!!
Microbiology, like all sciences, has a language of its own. Unfortunately, that language makes it very difficult for people not familiar with it to understand. I will attempt to write microbiology articles and define the microbiology language as we go.
microbiology • jargon
Microbiology, like all sciences, has a language of its own. Unfortunately, that language makes it very difficult for people not familiar with it to understand. I will attempt to write microbiology articles and define the microbiology language as we go.
microbiology • jargon
Those Freeloader Parasites
Parasites infect people in every continent and are a major cause of disease in our world. Click above to find out more.
parasites • cryptosporidium parvum • tapeworm •
Parasites infect people in every continent and are a major cause of disease in our world. Click above to find out more.
parasites • cryptosporidium parvum • tapeworm •
What are Viruses?: A close look at the smallest of microorganisms
Viruses are everywhere and infect nearly every living thing. Even bacteria get virus infections. Click above to find out more.
virus
Viruses are everywhere and infect nearly every living thing. Even bacteria get virus infections. Click above to find out more.
virus
Spontaneous Generation of Life
The assertion that life can instantaneously arise from nonliving matter is called spontaneous generation. Here are the critical experiments that busted the myth.
what is spontaneous generation • spontaneous generation • spontaneous generation doctrine • abiogenesis • spontaneous generation experiments
The assertion that life can instantaneously arise from nonliving matter is called spontaneous generation. Here are the critical experiments that busted the myth.
what is spontaneous generation • spontaneous generation • spontaneous generation doctrine • abiogenesis • spontaneous generation experiments
Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
There are only two basic types of cells, primitive prokaryotes and the more complex eukaryotes. Here are the main features that distinguish these cell types.
prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells • difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell • prokaryotic eukaryotic living things • single-celled prokaryotes eukaryotes • cell types
There are only two basic types of cells, primitive prokaryotes and the more complex eukaryotes. Here are the main features that distinguish these cell types.
prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells • difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell • prokaryotic eukaryotic living things • single-celled prokaryotes eukaryotes • cell types
Hepatitis and Strawberries
Imported strawberries sometimes are more than just berries. Microbial passengers made life miserable for some Michiganders.
hepatitis a • strawberries • strawberry • hepatitis
Imported strawberries sometimes are more than just berries. Microbial passengers made life miserable for some Michiganders.
hepatitis a • strawberries • strawberry • hepatitis
Bacteria Gram Stain Reaction
Gram staining involves the application of a series of dyes that leaves some bacteria purple (Gram +) and others pink (Gram -). Here's how the Gram stain works.
gram stain reaction • gram staining test • gram stain procedure • gram staining technique • gram stain protocol
Gram staining involves the application of a series of dyes that leaves some bacteria purple (Gram +) and others pink (Gram -). Here's how the Gram stain works.
gram stain reaction • gram staining test • gram stain procedure • gram staining technique • gram stain protocol
The Fungus Among Us!! Those critters with guts.
See the world of fungi by clicking above.
fungi • yeast • chitin
See the world of fungi by clicking above.
fungi • yeast • chitin
Gram Negative Bacterial Stain
Gram- bacteria stain pink due to the location of cell wall peptidoglycan and an external LPS membrane. Here's how Gram staining identifies Gram negative organisms.
gram-negative bacteria • gram - negative stain • gram stain • bacteria identification • gram stain protocol
Gram- bacteria stain pink due to the location of cell wall peptidoglycan and an external LPS membrane. Here's how Gram staining identifies Gram negative organisms.
gram-negative bacteria • gram - negative stain • gram stain • bacteria identification • gram stain protocol
Oh That Pain In My Stomach: Part II :-( Your Ulcer May Be Cured
Since this bacterium is still sensitive to antibiotics there may just be a way to eliminate the gnawing pain in your stomach.
helicobacter • pylori • ulcers • stomach ulcer • duodenal ulcer
Since this bacterium is still sensitive to antibiotics there may just be a way to eliminate the gnawing pain in your stomach.
helicobacter • pylori • ulcers • stomach ulcer • duodenal ulcer
Bacterial Cell Wall Structure
The amount and location of peptidoglycan in the prokaryotic cell wall is what determines whether a bacterium is Gram-positive or Gram-negative.
bacterial cell wall • bacteria cell wall structure • prokaryote eukaryote • prokaryotic eukaryotic cell • peptidoglycan antibiotics
The amount and location of peptidoglycan in the prokaryotic cell wall is what determines whether a bacterium is Gram-positive or Gram-negative.
bacterial cell wall • bacteria cell wall structure • prokaryote eukaryote • prokaryotic eukaryotic cell • peptidoglycan antibiotics
Biological Virus Lytic Cycle Replication
Bacteriophages are a special type of virus that exclusively infects bacterial cells. Here's how they recognize, take over and ultimately kill their host bacteria.
bacteriophage reproduction • bacteriophage replication • bacteriophage bacteria • t4 phage • viral lytic cycle
Bacteriophages are a special type of virus that exclusively infects bacterial cells. Here's how they recognize, take over and ultimately kill their host bacteria.
bacteriophage reproduction • bacteriophage replication • bacteriophage bacteria • t4 phage • viral lytic cycle
Gram Positive Bacterial Stain
Gram + bacteria stain purple due to the chemistry and structure of their peptidoglycan cell wall. Here's how Gram staining identifies Gram-positive organisms.
gram-positive bacteria • gram positive bacteria • gram positive organism • bacterial cell gram stain • gram staining procedure
Gram + bacteria stain purple due to the chemistry and structure of their peptidoglycan cell wall. Here's how Gram staining identifies Gram-positive organisms.
gram-positive bacteria • gram positive bacteria • gram positive organism • bacterial cell gram stain • gram staining procedure
Spread of Syphilis
The origin of syphilis in Europe has been debated for years. A few theories exist to explain the introduction of syphilis to Europe (and the Americas).
syphilis • infection • sexual • columbian • venereal
The origin of syphilis in Europe has been debated for years. A few theories exist to explain the introduction of syphilis to Europe (and the Americas).
syphilis • infection • sexual • columbian • venereal
What Is Cellular Metabolism?
We hear the word used all the time, read diet books on how to boost ours and lament its slowing as we age. But what exactly is metabolism?
what is metabolism • aerobic cellular respiration • adenosine triphosphate atp • what is an autotroph heterotroph • glycolysis
We hear the word used all the time, read diet books on how to boost ours and lament its slowing as we age. But what exactly is metabolism?
what is metabolism • aerobic cellular respiration • adenosine triphosphate atp • what is an autotroph heterotroph • glycolysis
Nucleic Acid DNA & RNA Synthesis
What are deoxyribonucleic and ribonucleic acid made of, and how are these big molecules of genetic information built? This article explains the basics.
nucleic acid synthesis • nucleic acid structure • nucleic acid polymerization • dna deoxyrobonucleic acid replication • rna ribonucleic acid transcription
What are deoxyribonucleic and ribonucleic acid made of, and how are these big molecules of genetic information built? This article explains the basics.
nucleic acid synthesis • nucleic acid structure • nucleic acid polymerization • dna deoxyrobonucleic acid replication • rna ribonucleic acid transcription
Nucleic Acid Function - DNA and RNA
Nucleic acids, such as deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) are the vital genetic blueprints, messengers and builders of the cellular world.
nucleic acid function • nucleic acid structure • dna replication • dna transcription • genetic transcription
Nucleic acids, such as deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) are the vital genetic blueprints, messengers and builders of the cellular world.
nucleic acid function • nucleic acid structure • dna replication • dna transcription • genetic transcription
Prokaryotic Microbe Cell Biology
Prokaryotes are evolutionarily ancient, for billions of years the only form of life. Here's a summary of the basic "parts & pieces" of these primitive cells.
prokaryotic cell biology • bacteria cell • eukaryotic cell biology • prokaryotic cell structure • microbe cell biology
Prokaryotes are evolutionarily ancient, for billions of years the only form of life. Here's a summary of the basic "parts & pieces" of these primitive cells.
prokaryotic cell biology • bacteria cell • eukaryotic cell biology • prokaryotic cell structure • microbe cell biology
A Bacterium Saved a Town During World War II
A little microbiology trivia saved a small town from the Nazis during World War II.
typhus • rickettsia • prowaskii • proteus ox19 • antibodies
A little microbiology trivia saved a small town from the Nazis during World War II.
typhus • rickettsia • prowaskii • proteus ox19 • antibodies
How Anthrax Kills!
Researchers discover how the anthrax bacteria kills people.
anthrax • lethal factor • protective antigen • edema factor • bacillus
Researchers discover how the anthrax bacteria kills people.
anthrax • lethal factor • protective antigen • edema factor • bacillus
Tick Bites Can Change Your Life
Tick bites can change your life.
lyme disease • tick • borrelia burgdorferi • arthritis • human lymphocyte antigen
Tick bites can change your life.
lyme disease • tick • borrelia burgdorferi • arthritis • human lymphocyte antigen
What are Prions?: Are they a new form of life?
Studies have demonstrated that a protein can cause certain slowly developing diseases.
proteinaceous infectious particles • disease
Studies have demonstrated that a protein can cause certain slowly developing diseases.
proteinaceous infectious particles • disease
Salmonella Infections and Raw Milk Products
Is that special taste of raw milk and milk products really worth getting sick over?
mexican style soft cheese • pasteurization • milk • salmonella typhimurium • queso fresco
Is that special taste of raw milk and milk products really worth getting sick over?
mexican style soft cheese • pasteurization • milk • salmonella typhimurium • queso fresco
Ascaris lumbricoides – Life Cycle
Ascaris lumbricoides is the large intestinal worm familiar to people all over the world. This roundworm infects people when they swallow soil containing infective eggs.
ascaris lumbricoides • large intestinal human roundworms • parasite life cycles eggs worms • natural history • epidemiology
Ascaris lumbricoides is the large intestinal worm familiar to people all over the world. This roundworm infects people when they swallow soil containing infective eggs.
ascaris lumbricoides • large intestinal human roundworms • parasite life cycles eggs worms • natural history • epidemiology
Cells & Viral Pathogenic Microbes
All living things are composed of one or more cells. Unlike cells, viruses, viroids and prions are acellular, nonliving parasites that require a living host to reproduce.
cells viral pathogenic microbes • difference cells viruses • living cell • virus viroid prion • eukaryotic eukaryotes prokaryotes prokaryotic cell
All living things are composed of one or more cells. Unlike cells, viruses, viroids and prions are acellular, nonliving parasites that require a living host to reproduce.
cells viral pathogenic microbes • difference cells viruses • living cell • virus viroid prion • eukaryotic eukaryotes prokaryotes prokaryotic cell
Comparison of Cells, Viruses, Viroids & Prions
Infectious disease can result of cellular organisms, such as bacteria (prokaryotes), from eukaryotes (cells like ours) or from nonliving infectious agents.
what is a cell • what is a virus • what is a viroid • what is a virion • what is a prion
Infectious disease can result of cellular organisms, such as bacteria (prokaryotes), from eukaryotes (cells like ours) or from nonliving infectious agents.
what is a cell • what is a virus • what is a viroid • what is a virion • what is a prion
Lysogenic Replication of Bacteriophage Viruses
Bacteriophages reproduce by commandeering a bacterium and ultimately killing it. But sometimes, through lysogeny, the phage doesn't immediately take over its host.
lysogenic cycle • viral lysogeny • virus lysogeny • viral lysogenic cycle • virion virus
Bacteriophages reproduce by commandeering a bacterium and ultimately killing it. But sometimes, through lysogeny, the phage doesn't immediately take over its host.
lysogenic cycle • viral lysogeny • virus lysogeny • viral lysogenic cycle • virion virus
Toxoplasmosis – Parasitic Disease
Toxoplasma gondii, a tissue and intestinal parasite of cats, is a tissue parasite of humans and other animals. Infection causes various types of disease.
toxoplasma gondii • toxoplasmosis symptoms • toxoplasmosis during pregnancy • t. gondii • parasite of cats
Toxoplasma gondii, a tissue and intestinal parasite of cats, is a tissue parasite of humans and other animals. Infection causes various types of disease.
toxoplasma gondii • toxoplasmosis symptoms • toxoplasmosis during pregnancy • t. gondii • parasite of cats
Viral Phage Replication & Bacteria
Bacteriophages are a particular type of virus that infects only bacterial cells. Ultimately the virus kills its host, but sometimes it first becomes a hidden prophage.
viral replication • bacteriophage replication • bacteriophage virus • virus reproduction • virus replication
Bacteriophages are a particular type of virus that infects only bacterial cells. Ultimately the virus kills its host, but sometimes it first becomes a hidden prophage.
viral replication • bacteriophage replication • bacteriophage virus • virus reproduction • virus replication
Why Do We Breathe? Aerobic Cellular Respiration
Glycolysis, synthesis of acetyl-CoA, Kreb's Cycle and electron transport are the complex series of reactions that turn the food we eat into energy.
what is metabolism • what is glucose metabolism • aerobic cellular respiration • adenosine triphosphate atp • turning food into energy
Glycolysis, synthesis of acetyl-CoA, Kreb's Cycle and electron transport are the complex series of reactions that turn the food we eat into energy.
what is metabolism • what is glucose metabolism • aerobic cellular respiration • adenosine triphosphate atp • turning food into energy
An Old Plague Coming Back to Haunt Us.: Diphtheria: What is that
When economic crisis hits a country vaccinations are usually the first thing to go. This can have very serious consequences.
corynebacterium • diphtheriae • vaccinate
When economic crisis hits a country vaccinations are usually the first thing to go. This can have very serious consequences.
corynebacterium • diphtheriae • vaccinate
Is our food safe?: How can we protect ourselves.
Most food poisoning occur at home. Find out what you can do to prevent this from happening in your kitchen.
food poisoning • e. coli • hepatitis
Most food poisoning occur at home. Find out what you can do to prevent this from happening in your kitchen.
food poisoning • e. coli • hepatitis
What is an Ebola Virus?: An emerging disease from Africa.
Ebola virus infections are very deadly. Find out more by clicking below.
ebola virus • hemorrhagic fever
Ebola virus infections are very deadly. Find out more by clicking below.
ebola virus • hemorrhagic fever
Gram Negative Bacterial Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs typically caused by a bacteria, virus, or inhaled substances. Here is a look at some gram-negative bacterial causes.
bacterial pneumonia • gram-negative bacteria • legionnaire’s disease • legionella pneumophila • haemophilus pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs typically caused by a bacteria, virus, or inhaled substances. Here is a look at some gram-negative bacterial causes.
bacterial pneumonia • gram-negative bacteria • legionnaire’s disease • legionella pneumophila • haemophilus pneumonia
Gram Positive Bacterial Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an inflammation or infection of the lungs most commonly caused by a bacteria or virus, but can also be caused by inhaling foreign substances.
bacterial pneumonia • respiratory illness • causes of pneumonia • pneumococcal pneumonia • streptococcus pneumoniae
Pneumonia is an inflammation or infection of the lungs most commonly caused by a bacteria or virus, but can also be caused by inhaling foreign substances.
bacterial pneumonia • respiratory illness • causes of pneumonia • pneumococcal pneumonia • streptococcus pneumoniae
Viral Infectious Disease
Although they appear to behave as living things, viruses, viroids and prions are nonliving particles. Read on and discover more about these 'smart' parasites.
what is a virus • what is a prion • what is viroid • what a virion • acellular particle
Although they appear to behave as living things, viruses, viroids and prions are nonliving particles. Read on and discover more about these 'smart' parasites.
what is a virus • what is a prion • what is viroid • what a virion • acellular particle
What Is a Virion or Virus?
Viruses are not living cells, but efficient parasites that commandeer living cells and turn them into virus factories. Learn how these nonliving particles act so smart.
what is a virus • biological virus • what is a virion • acellular infectious particle • anatomy of a virus
Viruses are not living cells, but efficient parasites that commandeer living cells and turn them into virus factories. Learn how these nonliving particles act so smart.
what is a virus • biological virus • what is a virion • acellular infectious particle • anatomy of a virus
Oh No, a Pop Quiz! :-): Don't worry grades will not be kept.
All the answers are somewhere on my site.
quiz • test
All the answers are somewhere on my site.
quiz • test
There is No Streptococcus Virus!
streptococcus • viruses • streptococcus pyogenes • bacteria • misinformation
streptococcus • viruses • streptococcus pyogenes • bacteria • misinformation
Vaccine Prevents Pneumonia in Children
New vaccine can lower the number of children who die of pneumococcal pneumonia.
streptococcus • pneumoniae • vaccine • capsule • pneumonia
New vaccine can lower the number of children who die of pneumococcal pneumonia.
streptococcus • pneumoniae • vaccine • capsule • pneumonia
Causes and Types of Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria, virus, fungus or the inhalation of foreign substances. Here are some quick links to articles on pneumonia.
what is pneumonia • causes of pneumonia • types of pneumonia • bacterial pneumonia • viral pneumonia
Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria, virus, fungus or the inhalation of foreign substances. Here are some quick links to articles on pneumonia.
what is pneumonia • causes of pneumonia • types of pneumonia • bacterial pneumonia • viral pneumonia
Review of Cells Alive: What is so great about my number one site
cells alive • immunology • cell biology • websites • web sites
cells alive • immunology • cell biology • websites • web sites
What Do You Know About AIDS? Part 3 of 3
How to avoid getting AIDS.
aids • hiv • human immunodeficiency virus • acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
How to avoid getting AIDS.
aids • hiv • human immunodeficiency virus • acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Amino Acids and Proteins
Learn about the chemical bonds and different levels of structure that take amino acid monomers to a whole other level, a more complex protein polymer.
what is an amino acid protein • peptide monomer polymer dipeptide polypeptidechain • organic inorganic molecules • peptide covalent bonds • levels of protein structure complex primary second
Learn about the chemical bonds and different levels of structure that take amino acid monomers to a whole other level, a more complex protein polymer.
what is an amino acid protein • peptide monomer polymer dipeptide polypeptidechain • organic inorganic molecules • peptide covalent bonds • levels of protein structure complex primary second
Bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis is a condition in which the normal flora of the vagina has been disrupted shifting from the predominance of Lactobacillus species to an overgrowth of
vaginosis • clue cells • gardnerella • vaginal • discharge
Bacterial vaginosis is a condition in which the normal flora of the vagina has been disrupted shifting from the predominance of Lactobacillus species to an overgrowth of
vaginosis • clue cells • gardnerella • vaginal • discharge
Food Combining and Homeostasis
Maintaining balance in the body is essential to good health. The acid/base balance is a critical part of maintaining homeostasis for without it disease quickly follows.
alkalizing • constipation • ph balance • digestion • urea
Maintaining balance in the body is essential to good health. The acid/base balance is a critical part of maintaining homeostasis for without it disease quickly follows.
alkalizing • constipation • ph balance • digestion • urea
Fungal Pneumonia - Endemic
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs most commonly caused by a bacterium or virus, but can also result from inhalation of endemic fungi. Here are the most common.
types of pneumonia • fungal pneumonia • endemic fungal pneumonia • histoplasmosis pneumonia • blastomycosis pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs most commonly caused by a bacterium or virus, but can also result from inhalation of endemic fungi. Here are the most common.
types of pneumonia • fungal pneumonia • endemic fungal pneumonia • histoplasmosis pneumonia • blastomycosis pneumonia
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