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Zoology

Bacteriology

Science > Biology > Branches of Biology > Zoology > Bacteriology Bacteriology is a branch of microbiology that focuses on the study of bacteria, which are single-celled microorganisms that belong to the domain Bacteria. Bacteria are diverse and ubiquitous, inhabiting virtually every environment on Earth, including soil, water, air, and living organisms. Bacteriology encompasses various […]

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Zoology

Microbiology

Science > Biology > Branches of Biology > Zoology > Microbiology Microbiology is the scientific study of microorganisms, which are microscopic organisms too small to be seen with the naked eye. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, fungi, algae, and protozoa. Microbiologists investigate various aspects of these microorganisms, including their structure, physiology, genetics, ecology, and interactions […]

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Applied Chemistry

Everyday Medicines 02

Science > Chemistry > Everyday Chemistry > Everyday Medicines 02 In the last article, we have studied medicines in everyday life, like analgesics, antipyretics, antihistamines, tranquilizers, antifertility, and antimalarials. In this article, we shall study, antimicrobials, antibiotics, antiseptics, and disinfectants. The action of Microbes in the Body: The living organisms which cannot be seen with […]

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Applied Chemistry

Everyday Medicines 01

Science > Chemistry > Everyday Chemistry > Everyday Medicines 01 In the last article, we have studied the mechanism of action of a drug. In this article, we shall study some everyday medicines like analgesics, antipyretics, antihistamines, antifertility, and tranquilizers. Antipyretics: Chemical substances that are used to bring down body temperature with high fevers are […]

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Biology

Treatment of Infectious Diseases

Science > Biology > Applied Biology > Human Health and Diseases > Treatment of Infectious Diseases We have already studied many things about infectious diseases in previous articles. In this article, we shall study the treatment of infectious diseases Acute Diseases: An acute disease is a disease which lasts for just a short time but […]

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Applied Chemistry

Mechanism of Action of Drugs

Science > Chemistry > Everyday Chemistry > Mechanism of Action of Drug In this article, we shall study the meaning of the term drug, and the mechanism of actions of drugs. Drugs: The word dug is derived from a French word drogue which means a dry herb. Drugs are chemicals of low molecular mass which […]