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WHY MICROBIOLOGY???

 WHY MICROBIOLOGY???

Bacterial species and microbes are everywhere and are thriving in their environments. Due to their plentiful conditions, they will continuously modify their genes and therefore become resistant to vaccines and attack the hosts' immune system. Microbiology is a fascinating subject itself. 
Microbiology has a significant effect  on our daily  lives. 
Microorganisms are everywhere. 
They are everywhere in our surroundings , wherever we go.

WHY IS MICROBIOLOGY SO IMPORTANT ?

Microbiology is not only related to medicine but it is used in vast range of industries also like , 
  • Medicine 
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Nursing
  • Laboratory work
  • Wine industry
  • Genetics
  • Health care
  • Food industries                                                                                                                                        
And the list goes on..... 


WHAT IS MICROBIOLOGY?

Simply Microbiology is the branch of science in which we study about Micro-organisms, study of all living organisms which can't be seen with naked eye, which are too small to be visible. It includes :
  • Bacteria
  • Archaea
  • Viruses
  • Fungi
  • Prions
  • Protozoa
  • Algae 
These are collectively known as "Microbes". Play important roles in :

  • Nutrient cycling
  • Biodegradation
  • Climate change
  • Food spoilage
  • Cause and Control of Diseases
  • Biotechnology
In medicine alone, microbiologists have contributed to some of history's most important scientific breakthroughs. Edward Jenner invented the world’s first smallpox vaccine. Robert Koch identified the causes of cholera, tuberculosis and anthrax. Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin.Microbiologists are pushing the envelope of science and helping to save lives in the process.

WHAT CAN WE DO WITH A MICROBIOLOGY DEGREE???

Microbiology is a valuable degree that can open up a number of career paths. Jobs related to a microbiology degree include:

  • Biomedical Scientist
  • Biotechnologist
  • Clinical Research Associate
  • Food Technologist
  • Medicinal Chemist
  • Microbiologist
  • Pharmacologist
  • Research Scientist
  • Technical Brewer
  • Water Quality Scientist

The value of Microbiologists has increased alot specially during this pandemic as Microbiology has helped us in making of antibiotics and vaccine , prevention of diseases . So as a career choice , I think Microbiology is not less than other professions like doctors, engineers etc. I would recommend this field a thousand times. 

"Sometimes in Life there are the Smallest things that matter the most "


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