Despite its appearance, microbiology is one of the most important branches of biology. By closely examining microorganisms, microbiologists play an important role in disease prevention, […]
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Effective Treatment of Water Using Microorganisms
Bacteria are the most important and largest microbial community components in all biological wastewater treatment processes. The number of concentration of bacteria varies depending on […]
Read moreMacromolecular Composition of Gram-positive Bacteria
Gram staining is a common technique used in distinguishing two large groups of bacteria based on differences in cell wall constituents. We shall examine the […]
Read moreDifferences Between Gram-positive and Gram-negative Bacteria
Bacteria are a large group of microscopic, unicellular organisms that have been classified as prokaryotic cells because they lack a true nucleus. The physical structure […]
Read moreMorphology, Transmission, Structure and Symptoms of Trypanosoma Gambiense
Valentine was the first to discover Trypanosoma in Trout blood. Gruby discovered the genus, and Lewis discovered it in rat blood. Evans and Bruce isolated […]
Read moreLife Cycle, Morphology, Symptoms and Treatment of Wuchereria bancrofti
Wuchereria bancrofti is the primary cause of lymphatic filariasis. It is an arthropod-borne filarial nematode (roundworm). It is one of three parasitic worms, alongside Brugia […]
Read moreClassifications and Uses of Bacteria
What are Bacteria? Bacteria are single-celled, or simple, organisms that can be seen with the naked eye. They are a type of unicellular microorganism with […]
Read moreAir Pollution and the Damaging Effects of Pollutants
We take 23,000 breaths per day. Most of us do not think about breathing because it is not something we can see. When you can’t […]
Read moreThe Cell Cycle – Mitosis and Meiosis
Every day, every hour, and every second, one of life’s most important events occurs in your body, that important event is called the cell division. […]
Read moreMansonella ozzardi
Mansonella ozzardi is an arthropod-borne filarial nematode (roundworm). It is one of two filarial nematodes that cause serous cavity filariasis in humans. Mansonella perstans is […]
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