Section 3
The Science of Microbiology
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Microbiology
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Basic Microbiology
Microbiology is the the study of microscopic organisms and how they interact with humans and the environment.
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Applied Microbiology
The information gained by microbiologists can be applied to many medicinal and commercial endeavors.
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Immunization, Antiseptics, and Antibiotics
Understanding microbes gives us the ability to fight pathogens using immunization, antiseptics, and antibiotics.
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Modern Microbiology
Modern microbiology began with the discovery of microbes in the 1600s and the scope and scale of the field continues to expand today.