Microbiology Questions

After graduating high school, I was accepted to Alabama State University and decided to study Biology. I figured that this area would help me study living organisms, life processes and understanding the basic life processes that required different medical provisions. I believed that I would eventually find out if I wanted to studying medicine or counsel people. On May 7, 2011, I graduated from Alabama State University with my Bachelor’s degree in Biology. Then I volunteered at Jamaica Hospital emergency room alongside the medical providers and interact with the families of those who are medically

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In this assignment I am going to explain how infections are caused by, bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. I will then explain how pathogenic microorganisms grow and spread.

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Citrobacter Freundii is a species of bacteria that can be potentially harmful to humans. It is known to cause meningitis by protruding into the brain and replicating itself (1). The Citrobacter species has also been found as a cause of some urinary tract infections, diarrhea, and even gastrointestinal diseases and symptoms (3). C. Freundii can be located in a wide variety of soils and water (3). Lastly, it is also the cause of many nosocomial infections due to its presence in water (1).

There are many reasons for knowing the identity of microorganisms. The reasons range from knowing the causative agent of a disease in a patient, so as to know how it can be treated, to knowing the correct microorganism to be used for making certain foods or antibiotics. This study was done by applying all of the methods that have been learned so far in the microbiology laboratory class for the identification of unknown bacteria. The identification process can be completed with a series of deferential stains and biochemical tests. Creating a dichotomous key helps to limit the amount of biochemical tests done on an unknown organism and by observation

BSP, S. (2010). How is EM different from light microscopy? Retrieved April 25, 2015, from http://bsp.med.harvard.edu/node/222

The biology career that i choose to do my research paper project on was a Microbiologist which is a biologist that studies is a scientist who studies microscopic life forms like cells and processes or works in the field of microbiology.The job of a microbiologist is to study bacteria, virus, cells, and other organisms that can not be seen with the naked eye they do that so they can reroute viruses or bacteria that can harm humans to make life safe harm humans to try to reroute them and make them non harmful towards humans. A microbiologist would study ebola or the flu virus to come up with a cure. This means they have a part in health care because they cure diseases and/or fight against them. I will be discussing a Microbiologist from their

I have wanted to be a doctor since I have been young. I was a very sick child. I suffered from chronic severe asthma which laid path for many more medical conditions. I was always the child on the sidelines watching life progress without me. However, that changed when I had a pediatrician that thought about asthma differently.

Throughout history there have been many people intrigued by the idea of microbes. Many of those who have pursued this flitting notion may have been disappointed. Others have been wildly successful with the methods they made up or borrowed. Sometimes the discoveries they make are purely based on chance or what you can call a lucky accident. The novel Microbe Hunters by Paul De Kruif documents thirteen scientists in total with twelve intricate chapters. In particular three scientists by the names of Leeuwenhoek, Metchnikoff, and Paul Ehrlich have contributed greatly to the scientific community. They have presented great accomplishments which have benefited the study of immunology. This discipline is crucial to succor humanity in their fight against pathogens and disease.

This lab and its procedures are all about finding out the unknown identification of a given bacteria. The lab consists of specific techniques, tests, chemicals, and vocabulary that are necessary for the finding of the bacterial identity. A bacterium is randomly assigned and it is a group effort to find the bacteria name through many of its specialties and characteristics. An example of classifying it would be to determine whether the bacteria is catalase negative or positive, or if the species is gram negative or positive. This lab is of huge significance because of its medical microbiology connections. Scientists Gurtler and Stanisich explained the connections more eloquently. They stated, in their medical article, that, “Medical microbiology

My previous learning experiences that prepared me for this subject, discussed in Question 2 of the portfolio, were focused on the theoretical concepts of the immune system. As already reflected, the complexity of this system fascinated me and motivated me to the point of wanting to learn more about it and possibly choosing immunology as a career. This subject has pointed out that immunology is not what I thought; being an immunologist is not just learning and understanding the theoretical aspects but being able to work with them to push the scientific knowledge.

My interest started in elementary school, because of the teachers who enhanced my passion for science. In elementary school, I never thought about turning my passion into an actual career; that didn’t happen until high school. Science always intrigued me, from the never-ending science fair projects to research projects. Georgetown University’s Masters’ program in Biotechnology/ BioScience will continue to enhance my passion for science, but will also enhance my other passion in health related professions. Throughout my life, I loved science and health, but more so, the satisfaction of putting someone’s well being before my own.

Introduction: Through the conduction of numerous experiments, the identity of two bacterial isolates was determined. The tested specimen was an unknown sample of a mixed culture of two different species of bacteria. The first step that was taken was obtaining a pure culture of each species of bacteria by isolating one species from the other. Once isolation was complete, the isolated cultures were tested using procedures that had been performed during previous lab sessions. A gram stain was performed on the two isolates. The isolate which had tested gram negative was then tested for the presence of cytochrome C and lactose fermentation. For the gram positive isolate, cell shape was determined and a catalase test was performed.

I am particularly interested in the ongoing research in the lab of prof. Dr. Diana Fagan. I have contacted her and she encouraged me to apply for a position in his lab. Understanding immune response and applying it to prevent diseases is of paramount importance in developing novel and effective therapeutics. By doing so, billions of dollars and countless lives can be saved around the globe. My second, and personal, goal is to convey the in-depth understanding and love of microbiology and immunology to the students I teach. My long term goal is to be a part of transformation in understanding the immunulogy, mechanism of infection, antibiotic resistance and