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Microbiology Feature Writer: Tami Port

Microorganisms may be tiny, but the relatively new science of microbiology is huge! Prokaryotic bacteria, eukaryotic fungi, and nonliving viruses are just some of the microbes that effect our health and environment. Some are beneficial, others pathogens or opportunistic.

Articles and blogs cover the latest advancements, classic microbiology, book reviews, infectious disease, immunology, current events and more. Join in! Comment on the articles! Lets start a big discussion about something little!

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Feature Writer Articles in Microbiology

 		Mold Allergy: How to Reduce Severity of Symptoms
Many people have allergic sensitivities to the spores of indoor molds and mildews. Here are some simple changes that can reduce exposure to these common household fungi.
Mold Allergy: Reduce Exposure to Fungal Spores
Mold and mildew are fungi that produce tiny spores. Those who are allergic to mold can help manage symptoms by reducing exposure to spores both in the home and outdoors.
Mold Allergy: Symptoms, Testing and Treatment
Mold allergies are common and result in symptoms similar to other allergic reactions. Here is a summary of how allergies to mold and mildew are diagnosed and treated.
Mold Allergy: Which Fungi Cause Allergies?
Mold and mildew, like all fungi, produce tiny spores to reproduce. Fungal spores are found throughout the environment and can cause allergic reaction in some people.
What is a MRSA Staphylococcal Infection?
There are good staph bacteria (Staphylococcus epidermidis), bad staph (Staphylococcus aureus), and really bad, pathogenic staph (MRSA). Here's a comparison.
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Contributing Articles in Microbiology

 		The Spread of the Common Cold
Most colds are caused by rhinoviruses, which are spread by coughing and sneezing and infect the nasal airway.
How Thomas Hucker Modified Gram's Staining
Thomas Hucker, a student of bacteriology at Yale University, serendipitously contributed one of the most used modifications of a fundamental technique to microbiology.
Louis Pasteur - A Pioneer
Louis Pasteur, a chemist by vocation, did path breaking work in the field of medical microbiology and has advanced our understanding of causes and prevention of diseases.
The Discovery of Agar, Its Uses and Side Effects
Agar agar is a gelatinous substance derived from seaweeds. It has wide traditional culinary uses but has become an important part of the bacteriology lab as well.
Raccoon Rabies Spreads in NYC's Central Park
Officials are closely monitoring the spread of rabies in Manhattan after two rabid raccoons in Central Park raised to four the number of rabies cases identified in 2009.
Hydrogen Powered Stomach Bacteria
Klebsiella bacteria in gut biofilms produce hydrogen gas that powers the electron transport chains of stomach Helicobacter implicated in gastric ulcers and cancer.
The Vaccine and Autism Scare
Discredited studies and misunderstandings have led to a public panic about vaccination. The panic has already caused great harm.
Opisthorchis viverrini – Liver Fluke
Opisthorchis viverrini, common in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia, comes from raw fish and causes many deaths from liver cancer in Southeast Asia.
Strongyloides stercoralis – Threadworm
The threadworm, Strongyloides stercoralis, is a persistent parasite in warm climates and a significant cause of potentially fatal parasitic disease.
Flies Live Longer on Low Protein Diets
A new study shows a strong correlation between longer life and low protein diets in Drosophila, or fruit flies. Low protein diets slow down mitochondrial degradation.
Bacterial Resistance to Vancomycin
Every time a new antibiotic is introduced, bacteria find a way of becoming resistant to it. This article describes bacterial resistance to vancomycin.
What is Botulism?
Botulism is a rare but potentially lethal illness produced by bacteria. This article explores the spread of the illness, its symptoms, and its treatment.
Basic Cytoskeletal Proteins
The stability of cell shape and structure are maintained by cytoskeletal proteins that interact with and transport required functional molecules.
Staph Bacteria at Southern California Beaches
While no staph bacteria were found on Southern California beaches during a 2008 study, investigators do not think the risk in California is any less than in other areas.
Staphylococcus Bacteria and Staph Infections
Staph infections pose a real threat to children, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems, but, generally speaking, staph bacteria are common and harmless.
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