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Microbiology is a branch of biology [[ | Microbiology is a branch of biology [["Life Science"| biology]] dealing with the study of microscopic life. The study includes the study of virii, bacteria, fungi, and parasites to name a few. Some of these organisms can cause illnesses in humans, and some are necessary for life to continue, such as the bacteria in the colon which aid in digestion of food. | ||
'''pathogenic microbes come in two different types. Opportunistic and non-opportunisitic. Opportunisitic ones are found naturally in the body and only become pathogenic when there are too many of them.''' | '''pathogenic microbes come in two different types. Opportunistic and non-opportunisitic. Opportunisitic ones are found naturally in the body and only become pathogenic when there are too many of them.''' | ||
''However, non-opportunisitic pathogenic microbes, simply cause disease.'' | |||
Some Pathogens include: | Some Pathogens include: | ||
E-Coli, Staph, and Strep | E-Coli, Staph, and Strep | ||
You can read more about these pathogens at the [http://www.cdc.gov | You can read more about these pathogens at the [http://www.cdc.gov CDC website] | ||
Revision as of 16:53, 24 February 2013
Welcome to my sandbox...don't throw sand.RebeccaFein 14:42, 29 January 2013 (EST)
My sandbox
Microbiology
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This is my favorite subject at the university level. I have always found infectious diseases to be especially interesting. |
Microbiology is a branch of biology biology dealing with the study of microscopic life. The study includes the study of virii, bacteria, fungi, and parasites to name a few. Some of these organisms can cause illnesses in humans, and some are necessary for life to continue, such as the bacteria in the colon which aid in digestion of food.
pathogenic microbes come in two different types. Opportunistic and non-opportunisitic. Opportunisitic ones are found naturally in the body and only become pathogenic when there are too many of them.
However, non-opportunisitic pathogenic microbes, simply cause disease.
Some Pathogens include: E-Coli, Staph, and Strep
You can read more about these pathogens at the CDC website
Fun with microbes
One of the best things about microbes is how much fun they can be! You can get plush toy versions of many types of microbes at Giant Microbes.
- HIV
- Syphalis
- Common Cold
- Spermatazoa (regular human sperm cell)
- Flesh Eating Bacteria
- Herpes
To name a few. It is really a lot of fun!
References
Unknown (11 March 2002). "CDC website". U.S. Government. http://www.cdc.gov. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
Unknown (31 January 2012). "Giant Microbes". Giant Microbes. http://www.giantmicrobes.com. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
LIMSwiki (30 April 2005). "Life Science" (PDF). LIMSwiki. http://www.limswiki.org/index.php/Life_sciences. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
