Bacteriology

Bacterial reproduction most commonly occurs by a kind of cell division called binary fission. Other forms of bacterial reproduction include conjugation, transformation, and transduction.

Bacterial foodborne diseases strike millions of people each year. Here is a list of a few bacteria that cause food poisoning and foodborne illness.

Bacteria are all around us and most people only consider these prokaryotic organisms to be disease causing parasites. While it is true that bacteria are responsible for a large number of diseases, they can also be beneficial.

Scientific studies indicate that spices kill bacteria. Spices including cinnamon and garlic can effectively control E. coli bacteria in foods and liquids.

Researchers have genetically altered bacteria, turning them into cavity fighting bacteria.

Turkeys have been found to be contaminated with bacteria. Testing is not being done for microbes such as Campylobacter bacteria.

See photomicrograph images of bacteria.

Demonstration of how bacteria move.

Includes information on bacterial nomenclature and nomenclatural changes listed alphabetically and chronologically.

Did you know that some bacteria glow? Find out more about these bioluminescent microbes.

Researchers have genetically altered Salmonella to be used to fight cancer.