Microorganisms

Discovery Science: Earth – Microorganisms – The Virus

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Earth Science: Microorganisms – The Virus Viruses are tiny infectious parasites that lack their own metabolism. Therefore, viruses depend on host cells to reproduce and proliferate. Normally, viruses are strictly host-specific and affect either eukaryotes (organism with nucleus) or prokaryotes. Several viruses cause dangerous diseases, many remaining without a cure. Earth Science: Biology – Microorganisms … Read more

Discovery Science: Earth – Micro-Organisms

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Earth Science: Micro-Organisms A new fascinating world of microorganisms, invisible to the naked eye, was first made accessible to humans during the 17th century. Antoni van Leeuwenhoek was the first to observe bacteria with a microscope that he built himself. Bacteria, viruses, as well as single-celled organisms of all kinds are part of life on … Read more