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Difference Between Light Microscope and Electron Microscope
Microscopes come in a variety of sizes, each with its specific suitability. The most common…
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The Species Concept in Microbiology
The number of species of bacteria and archaea is surprisingly small, despite their early evolution,…
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Microorganisms Defined
Microorganisms are a collection of organisms that share the characteristic of being visible only with a…
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History of Microbiology
Microbiology has had a long, rich history, initially centered in the causes of infectious diseases…
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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.…
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Classification of Microorganisms
Microorganisms are classified into taxonomic categories to facilitate research and communication. Life on Earth is…
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Microbes and the World
Microorganisms or microbes are microscopic organisms that exist as unicellular, multicellular, or cell clusters. Microorganims…
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Nutrients of Human Metabolism
Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins are the major constituents of foods and serve as fuel molecules…
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What is Electron Microscopy?
Electron microscopy (EM) is a technique for obtaining high resolution images of biological and non-biological…
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Penicillin Production
Penicillin, which remains an important part of our antimicrobial armamentarium, had a significant impact on…