Unknown Lab Report Example in Microbiology
UNKNOWN LAB REPORT, Microbiology Unknown Number 114 Rhea Becnel INTRODUCTION Knowing the identity of different microorganisms is important for various reasons. Different microbes can be bacteria, viruses, fungi, and helminths. It is important to know the differences and identities between these microbes to treat them in a patient. It is also useful to know […]
Staphylococcus epidermidis | Microbiology Lab Report
UNKNOWN LAB REPORT Unknown Number 108 Caroline Coley Microbiology Fall/2013 INTRODUCTION Microorganisms exist everywhere in nature. Bacteria, viruses and fungi have been a leading cause of death in the history of mankind. They have contributed to the shaping of societies and world history. The relationship between microbes and the human body is a very […]
Bacillus cereus and Food Poisoning | Microbiology Lab Report
Unknown Microbiology Lab Report Ken Ly 12/03/13 General Microbiology Fall 2013 Introduction There are many different species of bacteria that exist in the world, depending on their pathogenic characteristics. From determining the cause of a disease to diagnosing a patient, to developing microorganisms for certain antibiotics, it is essential that pathogens are identified. To this […]
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis by Kathleen Province
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes painful inflammation of the joints. RA is one of the most serious and also common forms of arthritis, affecting more than one million Americans annually. RA is a chronic disease, mainly characterized by inflammation of the lining of the joints which causes swelling that can result […]
What is Osteoporosis by Megan Poley
Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens and thins bones until they reach a point where they become very fragile and break easily. People with osteoporosis most often break the bones in the wrist, hip, and spine, but any bone in the body can break due to this disease. Osteoporosis is not a disease that can […]
What is Menopause by Robin Cavanaugh
Menopause is the time when menstruation and the ability to reproduce ends for a woman. Menopause can last several months to several years and is cause for celebration to some, a curse to others. There are 34 recognized symptoms of menopause and various treatment options available for those suffering from severe symptoms. Menopause can occur […]
What is Melanoma Skin Cancer by Carissa Hoffman
Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that originates in cells that are found in the skin called melanocytes. These melanocytes give the pigment or color to people’s skin. This is one of the three kinds of skin cancer and the most life-threatening. Not only can this type of cancer be very aggressive but it […]
What Causes Dwarfism by Emily Mulchek
Dwarfism is defined as a person whose adult height does not exceed four feet ten inches resulting from a genetic or medical condition. The term dwarf, little person, or a person of short stature are socially acceptable terms for people with this condition. There are two different categories of dwarfism disproportionate dwarfism and proportionate dwarfism. […]
What is Diabetes by Bijal Shah
Commonly referred to as the “slow killer,” diabetes has been affecting people’s lives for so many years. About 30 million people in the United States are diagnosed with diabetes. That is almost a tenth of the U.S. population! But what really is diabetes? Insulin is produced by your pancreas to get the glucose from your […]
What is Kidney Disease by Brittany Klann
Your Kidneys are the organ that produces urine and cleanses your body of waste. Chronic kidney disease occurs when waste starts to build up in the body and the kidneys are not filtering as they should. Most people who are affected by chronic kidney disease are older adults, but it may occur at any age. […]