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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Microbiology''' is the study of [[microorganisms]], those being unicellular (single cell), multicellular (cell colony), or acellular (lacking cells). Microbiology encompasses numerous sub-disciplines including [[virology]], [[mycology]], [[parasitology]], and [[bacteriology]].<br />
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== History ==<br />
[[Antonie van Leeuwenhoek]] (1632–1723) is considered to be the father of microbiology. He was the first in history to observe microorganisms, which he originally referred to as ''animalcules'', and to conduct numerous pioneering experiments in the field of microbiology.<br />
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== Branches of Microbiology ==<br />
Microbiology can be divided into several branches, each with its own specific focus.<br />
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=== Bacteriology ===<br />
[[Bacteriology]] is the study and classification of bacteria.<br />
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=== Virology ===<br />
[[Virology]] is the study of viruses – submicroscopic, parasitic particles of genetic material contained in a protein coat – and virus-like agents.<br />
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=== Mycology ===<br />
[[Mycology]] is the study of fungi, such as yeasts and molds.<br />
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=== Parasitology ===<br />
[[Parasitology]] is the study of parasites and their hosts.<br />
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== Techniques ==<br />
Microbiologists often rely on molecular biology tools such as DNA sequence based identification, for example 16s rRNA gene sequence used for bacteria identification.<br />
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== Microorganisms and Disease ==<br />
Microorganisms are vital in maintaining life on Earth, fixing gases and breaking down dead plant and animal matter into simpler substances that are used at the bottom of the food chain. However, some microorganisms are pathogenic and can post health risk to other organisms.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Microorganism]]<br />
* [[Microbiota]]<br />
* [[Microbiome]]<br />
* [[Microbial genetics]]<br />
* [[Microbial ecology]]<br />
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