Microbiology
What is Microbiology?
Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, which are microscopic life forms that include bacteria, archaea, fungi, protozoa, and viruses. Microbiology can be studied at the level of individual microbes, their genomes, or the interactions between microbes and other organisms. Microbiology is a branch of biology that is frequently studied in conjunction with other disciplines such as medicine, agriculture, and chemical engineering.
Microbiology Resources
BIO307: Microbiology
Microbes are microscopic; thus, we cannot see them by the naked eye. Antoni van Leeuwenhoek crafted the first microscope lenses that magnified over 200 times, and he turned his lenses towards everything. He saw blood cells, sperm, hatching ants, and...
Bacteria and archaea
They're everywhere. They number in the millions of trillions of trillions. They live on every surface, in every environment, and even in your gut. That's right…I'm talking about prokaryotes! Learn more about bacteria and archa...
Microbiology Online Course
Duration: 20 hours, 1 minute Number of Lessons: 44 This course is essential for college students looking to fully understand Microbiology that will become the foundation for more advanced classes. Additional Features: Free Sample Lessons Downloadabl...
Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome
Imagine if there were an organ in your body that weighed as much as your brain, that affected your health, your weight, and even your behavior. Wouldn’t you want to know more about it? There is such an organ — the collection of microbes in and on you...