NIH MeSH · D001432Disciplines and Occupations

Bacteriology

Definition

The study of the structure, growth, function, genetics, and reproduction of bacteria, and BACTERIAL INFECTIONS.

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Air Microbiology

The presence of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in the air. This term is not restricted to pathogenic organisms.

Environmental Microbiology

The study of microorganisms living in a variety of environments (air, soil, water, etc.) and their pathogenic relationship to other organism…

Food Microbiology

The presence of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in food and food products. This term is not restricted to pathogenic organisms: the presence of…

Forensic Microbiology

The scientific discipline dedicated to analyzing evidence from BIOTERRORISM, biocrime, HOAX, or inadvertent microorganism/toxin release for …

Genetics, Microbial

A subdiscipline of genetics which deals with the genetic mechanisms and processes of microorganisms.

Industrial Microbiology

The study, utilization, and manipulation of those microorganisms capable of economically producing desirable substances or changes in substa…

Microbiology

The study of microorganisms such as fungi, bacteria, algae, archaea, and viruses.

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