RESPONSES OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
The immune system is a complex system which consists of collection of cells, organs, tissues and molecules that work together to protect an organism or […]
BRIEF HISTORY OF IMMUNOLOGY
Man’s interest in achieving some level of resistance to diseases and their causative agents (i.e., a state of immunity) gave impetus to the study of […]
DEFINITION OF IMMUNOLOGY
Immunologyis simply defined as the study of how the immune system of a living organism functions in either a disease condition or a healthy state. […]
SPECIALIZATIONS OF MICROBIOLOGY
Bacteriology: Bacteriology is simply defined as the study of bacteria. Bacteriologists are microbiologists that are devoted to the study of bacteria especially those that are […]
SCOPE OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
Industrial Microbiology The use of microbes by man to produce beneficial products is an ancient practice that has continued till date. Industrial microbiology is the […]
SCOPE OF MICROBIOLOGY
The field of Microbiology has tremendous possibilities and a very bright future. Intending or prospective students who are seeking or pursuing their career as prospective […]
BASIC AND APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
Microbiology is both an applied and basic aspect of biological science. The importance of this field of science can be seen or indicated in the […]
DEFINITION OF MICROBIOLOGY
Microbiology (meaning: Micro-Small, Bios-Life, Logy-Study)is simply defined as the study of microscopic organisms (including bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, viruses and prions) that are too small […]
INDOLE TEST
Indole test is used to identify Enterobacteria that breakdown tryptophan (an amino acid) to produce indole. The indole test is a biochemical test performed on […]