What is Plaque Psoriasis by Katie Walkenhorst
There are 5 types of psoriasis and the most common is Plaque psoriasis. Plaque psoriasis is a skin disease. It is not contagious but hereditary. Psoriasis affects the life cycle of skin cells causing rapid buildup of cells on the surface of the skin. The cause of psoriasis is not fully understood but believed to […]
Enterococcus faecalis | Micro Unknown Bacteria Report
UNKNOWN LAB REPORT Unknown Number 119 Joseph Kartje Fall Semester INTRODUCTION Microorganisms are invisible to the naked eye, this can spell disaster when trying to prevent cross contamination necessary to isolate them in a laboratory setting. Once isolated scientist can identified microorganisms by their cellular structure and function. Different organisms react in different ways […]
What are Peptic Ulcers by Monika Staniek
It was a regular Friday night at Sweet Tomatoes buffet where I happen to work. There was only one table left in the restaurant and we were all getting ready to close. At first it seemed like the perfect night because everything was already pre-closed and we were making really good timing to get out […]
What is Squamous Cell Carcinoma By Chris Rost
Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common type of skin cancer. It’s a disease that affects the squamous cells found in your epidermis. Before we go more in-depth, let’s try to get a better understanding of what cancer is. Cancer is a disease where normal cells start to divide rapidly, and uncontrollably. As this […]
Unknown Lab Report in Microbiology
UNKNOWN LAB REPORT Unknown #124 Amie Booth December 3, 2013 Microbiology BIO: 203.604, Fall INTRODUCTION When unknown microorganisms are present, it is necessary to identify them in a laboratory setting. Microbes can be identified by their cellular structure and function. Different organisms also behave differently in various environmental conditions. Determination of pathogenicity is possible […]
What is Leukodystrophy by Jacob Reifschneider
Leukodystrophy is a rare inherited gene mutation disorder within the myelin sheath creation process. It is passed down from parent to child. The inherited genes may be recessive or dominant depending on the type of leukyodystrophy the patient has been diagnosed with. Leukodystrophy is mostly an inherited disorder, which as stated earlier is passed on […]
Example of an Unknown Lab Report in Microbiology
Unknown Lab Report Liwei Jiao 12/03/13 General Microbiology Fall/2013 INTRODUCTION Microbiology is the study of microorganisms. Microorganisms have much longer history than that of mankind. It is fact that human beings survive in microorganisms. Identifying the unknown organisms is significant meaning for human beings to maintain a healthy environment, prevent […]
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 […]
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 Prostate Cancer by Andrea Fobert
Prostate cancer is the abnormal growth of cancer cells within the prostate, a gland in men that carries sperm and produces the majority of semen. Although it is rare in men under the age of fifty, it is a crucial health concern for men of all ages. One-third of prostate cancers are diagnosed in men […]