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Microbial Fermentation: Processes, Pathways, and Applications
Fermentation is a metabolic process that enables cells to extract energy from organic molecules in […]
Materials from the iAMR team for teaching & illustrating AMR
Are you looking for more information about Antibiotic Resistance or antimicrobial resistance (AMR)? Do you […]
BRIEF HISTORY OF ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE
Antimicrobial agents, particularly antibiotics are the most significant class of pharmaceuticals and are one of […]
Antimicrobial (Antibiotic) Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), particularly antibiotic resistance, has emerged as one of the most consequential challenges […]
Food Poisoning
Food safety remains one of the most significant public health concerns worldwide. This is because […]
History of Antibiotics
The history of antibiotics is a remarkable chapter in modern medicine. It is marked by […]
Batch Fermentation
Fermentation is a biological process in which microorganisms convert substrates (typically carbohydrates) into valuable end-products […]
WHO Global Principles for the Containment of Antimicrobial Resistance in Animals Intended for Food
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as a formidable challenge at the intersection of animal health, […]
Significance and Applications of Microorganisms
Microorganisms, often referred to as microbes, are microscopic living organisms that cannot be seen with […]
ERYTHROMYCIN
Erythromycin is a protein synthesis inhibitor that binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit of the […]
CHARACTERISTICS/FEATURES OF ANTIBIOTICS
Antibiotics including antibacterial agents, antiviral agents, antiprotozoal agents, and antifungal agents have some specific characteristics […]
Microbial Metabolites: Primary and Secondary Metabolites
Microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, yeasts, and actinomycetes, are among the most versatile biochemical producers in […]
ALEXANDER FLEMING (1881-1955)
Alexander Fleming, a Scottish born physician who spent most of his time studying bacteria discovered […]
SPECTRUM OF ACTIVITY OF ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS
The growth of pathogenic microorganisms is usually accompanied by the synthesis of new molecules including […]
Overview of antimicrobial agents (antibiotics)
Ever since their discovery some decadesago, antimicrobial agents particularly antibiotics have saved mankind from the […]
CLASSES OF ANTIBIOTICS
There are several classification/types of antibiotics today, which is based on bacterial spectrum of activity […]
SOURCES OF ANTIBIOTICS
Before the advent of conventional medicine used in clinical medicine today for the treatment of […]
From Serendipity to Global Medicine: The History and Evolution of Antibiotics
The history of antibiotics represents one of the most remarkable achievements in the history of […]
DEFINITION OF AN ANTIBIOTIC
There is no consensus to the definition of antibiotics. But it is very important that […]
Introduction to Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Pharmaceutical microbiology is the branch of microbiology that focuses on all aspects of pharmacy especially […]
General Significance and Importance of Fungi
Fungi constitute one of the most diverse and ecologically significant kingdoms of eukaryotic organisms They […]
Founder’s Autobiography
Dr. Chika Ejikeugwu is a microbiologist and currently serves as a Research Fellow in the […]
About MicrobiologyClass.net
Welcome to MicrobiologyClass.net MicrobiologyClass.net is Africa’s leading microbiology platform, dedicated to advancing education and research in […]
Introduction to Food Microbiology
Food microbiology is a specialized branch of microbiology that focuses on the study of microorganisms […]