How to Identify Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Unknown Lab Report
Unknown Lab Report Sophie Fisher Microbiology Introduction It is quite important to be able to identify various microbes such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses. There are several reasons for this. The ability to study and research the cause, effects, transmission, and treatment of diseases caused by different microbes allows people to survive while living […]
What is Lupus by Elizabeth Knight
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues and organs. Chronic means that the signs and symptoms usually last longer than six weeks, and can continue for many years. The symptoms can have such a long duration because with lupus the immune system cannot tell […]
Understanding Herpes Simplex Viruses by Dina Imsirevic
Herpes simplex viruses (HSV) are placed in two particular groups: Type 1, oral herpes, and type 2, genital herpes. HSV-1 is more common, but the two viral infections have many similarities. The virus causes bumps, sores, or small blisters to appear either above or below the waist. Even though the virus can appear anywhere on […]
Microbiology Unknown Lab Report | Staphylococcus epidermidis
UNKNOWN LAB REPORT Microbiology Unknown Lab Report Jessica Palmer, Spring 2013 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this lab was to identify two unknown bacteria from a mixed culture. The reason for identification of unknown bacteria was to help students recognize different bacteria through different biochemical tests. This is important in the medical field because identification of […]
What is Muscular Dystrophy? By Jenisis Wilson
Muscular dystrophy also known as MD is grouped in over more than 30 inherited diseases, in which muscle fibers are damaged. Out of the many types of MD, there are nine distinct types of the disease. Symptoms of MD can develop as early as infancy, while others may not surface until adulthood. Myotonic MD is […]
Alcohol Effects on Health
Hitting happy hour after work for a drink or two may help your heart health, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Though there is a fine line between heart healthy and overdoing it. Too much alcohol can be hazardous to health, increasing risk of heart diseases, depression, and cancer. Overdoing anything can be dangerous […]
What is Eczema by Ariel Green
Eczema is a skin disease that affects many people. It is a skin disease that causes itchy, dry patches of irritated skin all over the body. The most common places are the face, neck, elbows, wrists, groin, knees and ankles. It is very uncomfortable and can also be very painful particularly on children. Because children […]
Dangers of Hypertension by Melissa Stephens
Hypertension is simply high blood pressure. Blood pressure is measured by systolic pressure over diastolic pressure. A normal blood pressure is less than 120/80. It is measured is millimeters of mercury, a pressure measurement. The top number, systolic, is the pressure in the arteries when a person’s heart contracts. The bottom number, diastolic, is the […]
Microbiology Unknown Lab Report | Bacillus subtilis
UNKNOWN LAB REPORT (Bacillus subtilis) Josie Behr Microbiology Lab Report for Unknown Bacteria Spring 2013 INTRODUCTION: Microorganisms make up not only sixty percent of the earth’s biomass, but also generate over half of the oxygen one breaths each day (Fascinating Facts). Since the earth is made up of mostly microorganisms it is extremely important to […]
Microbiology Unknown | Enterobacter aerogenes | Microbiology Lab Report
UNKNOWN LAB REPORT Microbiology Unknown Rachel Owens Spring 2013 INTRODUCTION Distinguishing between microbes is very significant. Knowing what agent is causing a disease can be vital for determining the accurate treatment for that particular disease. Equally important, is being aware of which microbes are favorable to have and important for homeostasis. The point of this […]