Basic microbiology notes introducing microorganisms, microbial structure, growth, metabolism, classification, genetics, ecology, and laboratory concepts. Designed as a foundation for further study in microbiology.
Paul Ehrlich Paul Ehrlich (1854–1915) was a German physician, biochemist and scientist. He is regarded as one of the founders of modern hematology, immunology and chemotherapy. His work was mainly concerned with immunity, staining techniques and chemical treatment of diseases. In 1908, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine along with Élie … Read more
1. Julius Wagner-Jauregg Julius Wagner-Jauregg was an Austrian psychiatrist. He was the first psychiatrist who received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. He is mainly known for introducing malarial therapy for the treatment of neurosyphilis. It is considered as one of the earliest biological treatment in psychiatry. Key Contributions of Julius Wagner-Jauregg Development of … Read more
1. Ignaz Semmelweis Ignaz Semmelweis was a Hungarian physician and obstetrician (1818–1865). He is regarded as the “savior of mothers”. He worked in a maternity clinic in Vienna where high maternal deaths were observed after childbirth. It was during this period that he studied the cause of puerperal fever. Key Contributions of Ignaz Semmelweis Some … Read more
1. Joseph Lister Joseph Lister was a British surgeon and medical scientist. He was born in Essex, England in 1827 in a Quaker family. He is regarded as the father of modern surgery and father of antiseptic surgery. He obtained the degree of Bachelor of Medicine from University College London in 1852. His main work … Read more
Who was Antonie van Leeuwenhoek? Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was a Dutch scientist who is regarded as the Father of Microbiology. He was born in 1632 in Delft, Netherlands. He did not receive formal higher education and he spoke only Dutch. He started his career as a linen draper. In this work he used small magnifying … Read more
Who Was Louis Pasteur? Louis Pasteur was a French chemist and microbiologist who is regarded as one of the founder of modern bacteriology and microbiology. He was born in 1822 at Dole in France. His work is considered as the foundation of microbiology and immunology. In the early period of his career, he studied chemistry, … Read more
Who was Robert Koch? Heinrich Hermann Robert Koch (1843–1910)was a German physician and microbiologist. He is regarded as one of the founder of modern bacteriology. He is most famous for discovering the specific bacteria causing deadly infectious diseases. Anthrax is caused by Bacillus anthracis. Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Cholera is caused by Vibrio … Read more
Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi and some parasites, and it is the field that explains how these organisms is involved in different biological and environmental activities. A career in microbiology is followed when a person study these microbes and work with them in laboratories or research centers. It is … Read more
What is Budding? Definition of Budding Budding is a form of asexual reproduction in which a new organism develops from an outgrowth or “bud” on the parent organism, eventually detaching to live independently. Types of Budding I. Types of Biological Budding (Asexual Reproduction) II. Types of Horticultural Budding (Plant Grafting Techniques) 1. Budding in Plants … Read more
Membrane Filter Technique can define as a physical separation process, which based mainly on size / molecular weight of particles in a liquid or gas stream. In this method a thin semi-permeable membrane (often made from cellulose nitrate/acetate) is used, and pressure is applied to push the feed solution by it. The smaller components pass … Read more
