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Why Study Microbiology?

Delve into the world of microbiology with a focus on its pervasive presence in disease, biological functions, and roles in the food chain and environment. Learn about the history, special fields of study, and the essential roles of microbiologists in various settings. Discover the significance of studying microbiology in pharmaceuticals, vaccines/antibiotics, biotechnology, and more.

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Why Study Microbiology?

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  1. Ubiquity Roles in disease Presence everywhere Biological roles Food chain Environmental element recycling Animal digestion Cellulase Food Microbiology Fermented foods Why Study Microbiology?

  2. Why Study Microbiology? • Pharmaceuticals • Vaccines/Antibiotics • Biotechnology • Bioremediation • Pathogenicity • Fundamental Biology

  3. Microbes in Research • Simple structure • Large populations • Rapid growth rates

  4. Bacteria Cell arrangements Cell shapes Prokaryotes Algae Eukaryotes Metabolic grouping Fungi Eukaryotes Cell numbers Metabolism Cell wall: Microbe Types

  5. Viruses Acellular Obligate intracellular 2 components Protozoa Eukaryotes Cell numbers Metabolism Microbe Types

  6. Microbe Types • Animals • Eukaryotic • Helminths • Eggs • Arthropods • Vectors

  7. Roles of Microbiologists • Biological Research • Pharmaceutical/Vaccines • Agricultural

  8. Microbiology Settings • Universities • Commercial labs • Med/Veterinary • Environmental • Food

  9. Microbiology Settings • Legal • Food safety • Water testing • Clinical • Public Health

  10. Microbiology History • Plagues in History • Bubonic • Leprosy • “Great pox”

  11. Microbiology History • Early Studies • Hooke • Van Leeuwenhoek • Linnaeus

  12. Redi Spallanzani Pasteur Swan-necked flask Germ Theory vs. Spontaneous Generation

  13. Understanding Disease • Koch • Anthrax (postulates) • Culture techniques • Lister/Semmelweiss

  14. Immunology Virology Chemotherapy Antibiotics Synthetics Special Fields of Study

  15. Special fields of Study • Genetics/Molecular Biology • Recombinant DNA technology • Genomics • Proteomics

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