During my time at the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse‚ it was there that I not only discovered my passion for microbiology; but it was where I became aware of my career goal‚ to be an educator at the university level. I am grateful for the many experiences and the motivation brought on by my peers and mentors‚ which I came across to realize and to bring to fruition my goals. I strongly believe that the education that I receive in conjuncture with the strong mentorship that the State University
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H1N1: The Sneaky Killer I chose to write my topic paper on the H1N1 virus. This virus has interested me since its reemergence in 2009. Its ability to change and adapt each time it shows up again attracted my attention. I hope to inform people about the virus along with the symptoms and how to go about avoiding it if you can‚ or treating it if you have it. This pandemic is avoidable through a simple vaccine that can be taken as a shot or as a nasal spray. Overall I find the H1N1 virus to be interesting
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DNA & RNA Jo Howell Biochemistry‚ Task 208.5.1 02-05 Western Govenor’s University Process of DNA Replication The double helix is unwound by helicase & each strand then acts as a template for the next strands Primase creates the DNA primer DNA polymerase III is the main copying enzyme DNA polymerase I removes RNA primers & replaces with DNA Single Stranded Binding Proteins are available to hold the unwound DNA strands in position & prevents premature annealing with another
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Must have living cells to make more cells * Anton Von Leeuwenhoek * Father microbiology & microscopy * Discovered microorganisms (animalcules) * Disproved microorganisms were heaven sent * Put clean bowl out during rainstorm & no microorganism * Let sit * Days later microorganisms formed from air * Ferdinand Cohn * Discovered endospores (enable some bacteria to survive adverse environmental conditions) * Why growth
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Microbiology Coursework: Bacillus cereus After investigation following on outbreak of food poisoning at a pizza restaurant‚ it was found that all suffers had consumed a portion of side salad from the self-service salad bar alongside their main dish. Subsequently‚ this was further traced to a rice salad. Environmental Health Officers investigating this outbreak suspected it may have been caused by Bacillus cereus (B. cereus). The presence of large numbers of B. cereus in a food is indicative
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Microbiology in the News: Fecal Transplants Zimmer’s article on fecal transplants (2016)‚ discusses how the effectiveness of transporting healthy stool to sick individuals has led to a series of unanswered questions and beliefs. For years scientists were unsuccessful in finding a use for this type of treatment. The breakthrough came about during a trial experiment using the procedure to treat a serious bacterial infection; Clostridium difficile. Clostridium difficile is a bacterium that causes
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Bacterial Morphology Demonica Britt Microbiology DL1 March 23‚ 2013 Abstract This lab was performed to identify and familiarize with a microscope while precisely observing various bacterial shapes and their arrangements in different types of specimens of bacteria. The microscope parts and capabilities were clearly identified and used successfully and the bacteria were clearly illustrated showing the bacterial shapes and arrangements with all the appropriate magnification being utilized. Through
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1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of light and electron microscopes discussed in Chapter 3 that are used to study microorganisms? Focus your response in terms of the following parameters The disadvantage of using a light microscope is its inability to magnify a specimen as great as an electron microscope. An electron microscope can magnify up to 500‚000 times‚ whereas‚ a light microscope can only magnify an object up to 2000 times. The resolving power or resolving
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explained through science. I have always been fascinated to know how things work and why or how they happen. That is why microbiology is perfect for me. I like finding out how or why something can happen and I can do that if I go into the field of science. I have been looking into colleges and professions recently and I have become very interested in microbiology. Microbiology is the study of microorganisms. Microbiologists try to understand the organisms and how they interact with their
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Intro to Microbiology: Gram stain: Gram + Gram - Exotoxin Except Listeria has endotoxin Endotoxin Except Capsules Strep pneumo VERY Dangerous: (Some Strange Killers Have Pretty Nice Capsules) 1. Salmonella 2. Strep 3. Kleibsiella 4. Hemophilus B 5. Pseudomonas 6. Nisseria-(largest capsule- most likely cause of any toxicity) 7. Citroacter Gram (+) Gram (-) N-acetyl muramic acid (Nam) + N-acetyl glucosamine (Nag) = Peptidoglycan wall Contains
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