Bacteriology is the study of bacteria, which are single-celled microorganisms that can be found almost anywhere on Earth. Bacteria are some of the most ancient and diverse forms of life, and they play important roles in many different environments, including the human body.
Bacteriology is a subfield of microbiology, which is the study of all microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protists. Bacteriology focuses specifically on the biology, genetics, and evolution of bacteria, as well as their role in various ecological and medical contexts.
Bacteriologists use a variety of techniques and tools to study bacteria, including microscopy, cultivation and growth techniques, and molecular techniques such as DNA sequencing. They may also use animal models or human subjects to study the effects of bacteria on health and disease.
Overall, bacteriology is an important field of study that helps us understand the diversity and roles of bacteria in the world, as well as the ways in which they can affect human health and the environment.
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The protoplast, sometimes referred to as a naked plant cell refers to all the constituents in a cell of plant that are not the wall of the cell. The term”protoplast” was first used in the work of Hanstein in 1880 to refer to the living matter contained within the membrane of the plant cell. The … Read more
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The process of somatic fusion is also known as protoplast Fusion, is a kind of genetic modification of plants in which two plant species are merged into a hybrid plant that has the traits of both species the species, an somatic hybrid. Hybrids are created among different species that are of the exact same species … Read more
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Isolated protoplasts can be cultured in a liquid medium , or semisolid agar medium , either in thin layers or tiny drops of nutrient medium in petridish. The medium used to cultivate protoplasts is the same as that needed for suspension or callus culture. The increase in calcium concentration aids in maintaining the membrane’s integrity. … Read more
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Microbiological cultures, also known as Microbial culture is the technique of generating microbial species by the process of letting them reproduce in a conditions in a monitored laboratory conditions. Microbiological cultures are fundamental and essential diagnostic methods that are employed as research tools within molecular biology. The term “culture” could be used to describe the … Read more
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Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) Techniques of Antimicrobial Susceptibility test Antimicrobial susceptibility tests in the laboratory can be done by using: Dilution susceptibility tests Disc diffusion susceptibility tests Kirby-Bauer NCCLS modified disc diffusion technique Stokes disc diffusion technique Disadvantages of antimicrobial susceptibility tests Susceptibility tests determine the antimicrobial effect against bacteria in conditions of laboratory (in … Read more
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The most commonly used gram-negative cocci of medical significance fall under the category of Neisseriaceae which comprises the genera Neisseria, Moraxella, Kingella, Acinetobacter etc. Medical Significance of Gram Negative Cocci Neisseria species The genus Neisseria contains 12 species, two of which, N.meningitidis and N. gonorrhoeae, are commonly pathogenic in humans. Both may cause infections in … Read more
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Chemosynthesis involves the conversion of carbon compounds as well as others molecules to organic substances. In this biochemical process, methane, or an inorganic compound like hydrogen sulfide or gas, is converted into a form that can serve as an energy source. However, the photosynthesis process’s energy source (the series of reactions in which water and … Read more
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Photosynthetic bacteria Definition Photosynthetic bacteria Examples There are many types of bacteria that can photosynthesize, as we have already mentioned. They can be divided into five main groups, which include: Cyanobacteria Cyanobacteria, also known as “blue green algae”, are Gram-negative bacteria that are commonly found in aquatic ecosystems. While there have been more than 2000 … Read more
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Bacillus anthracis the most well-known pathogen in the Genus Bacillus is the cause of a severe zoonotic illness known as anthrax. Anthrax is a primary disease that affects domestic and wild herbivores. It is among the most frequently encountered bioterrorism agents that has been implicated before in the Sverdlovsk the anthrax outbreak of 1979 as … Read more
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What is Bacillus cereus? Bacillus cereus is a pathogenic bacterium known for causing food-borne illnesses. Here is information about Bacillus cereus: Biological characteristics of Bacillus cereus Bacillus cereus possesses specific biological characteristics that contribute to its survival and potential to cause illness. Here are the key characteristics of Bacillus cereus: Sources of contamination Bacillus cereus … Read more