Tetanus – Etiology, Pathogenesis, and Treatment
Introduction Tetanus is a disease caused by a neurotoxin produced by species of Clostridium, which damage the central nervous system of the host. Etiology The …
Botulism- Etiology, Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention
Introduction of botulism Botulism is an intoxication caused by neurotoxins produced by Clostridium botulinum, which adversely affects the synapses of the peripheral nervous system. Botulinum …
Normal Microbiota of the Healthy Human body
Normal microbiota of human body Introduction Microorganisms have significant roles in human survival, an adult human body is consisting of a lot more than millions …
Membrane Structure, Its Related Proteins and Hydropathy Plot
Introduction The biological membranes structure is made up of lipids that exist in the bilayer, separating cytosol from the extracellular environment with the help of …
Membrane Transport: Principle, Passive & Active Transport and Types
Membrane Transport and its Types – Passive and Active Transport and its Transporters Introduction Membrane lipid bilayers have a hydrophobic interior, which prevents the passage …
Plasma Membrane- Structure, Properties, Lipid Rafts and Glycolipids
Plasma Membrane- Structure, Properties, Lipid Rafts and Glycolipids Introduction All cells including both prokaryotic and eukaryotic, are surrounded by a plasma membrane, which separates its …
ELISA- Principle, Types, Uses, Advantages and Disadvantages
ELISA – Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays Introduction Immunoassays are bioanalytical methods, used to detect antigen-antibody specific reactions and provide qualitative /quantitative analysis in biological samples. Enzyme-linked …
Food Spoilage: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors
Food Spoilage: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors What is Food Spoilage? Food spoilage is an unpleasant appearance, smell, and bad taste of a food which not …
Overview of Microbial Growth control
Overview of Microbial Growth control Introduction For personal hygiene, washing our hands, taking regular showers or baths, brushing our teeth with fluoride toothpaste, and using …
Vaccines: Definition, Types & Functions
Vaccines: Definition, Types & Functions Definition Vaccines are substances that prepare the immune system to recognize and respond to a pathogen (antigen), resulting in protection …