The global population continues to rise at an astonishing rate, with estimates suggesting it will…

What is Bioremediation? Bioremediation, in simple terms, is the use of microorganisms to degrade contaminants…

Biogas is produced through the processing of various types of organic waste. It is a…

Fermented Foods Fermentation is the conversion of carbohydrates to alcohols and carbon dioxide or organic…

Primary Metabolites Primary metabolites are involved in growth, development, and reproduction of the organism. The…

Bacterial Pathogens The following tables list the species, and some higher groups, of pathogenic Eubacteria…

Antiviral agents are medicines that treat viral infections. Antivirals like oseltamivir phosphate (Tamiflu), peramivir (Rapivab),…

Antibacterial: Anything that destroys bacteria or suppresses their growth or their ability to reproduce. Heat, chemicals…

Control of microorganisms is essential in order to prevent the transmission of diseases and infection,…

Bacteria are as interesting as they are diverse. Though tiny, these unicellular life forms make…