Microbe Magazine

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Microbial Ecology: Searching for Principles
Modern microbial ecology spans approximately 50 years. Although Martinus Beijerinck and Sergei Winogradsky both thought about ecological niches in the early part of the 20th century, they approached the challenge by trying to cultivate microbes under simulated natural conditions. Hence, I conside...
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It's a Bug's Life — Specimen Collection, Transport, and Viability
Microbial specimens need to be properly collected and transported to ensure the recovery of pathogens for subsequent analysis. Simply stated, a “bug's life” is of paramount importance, but without giving due consideration to its “life support” system, the chances of recovering it in a viable...
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Legionella pneumophila Can Hijack the Self-Destruct System of Macrophages
Cells of all invertebrate and vertebrate multicellular organisms, including nematodes, insects, amphibians, and mammals, are programmed to self-destruct through a process called apoptosis. This process of morphological disintegration is orderly and, under ordinary circumstances, is strictly regul...
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