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MICROBIOLOGY |
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Introduction : Biology of microscopic organisms. Microbes are recognized as important vehicle for the study of biochemical processes common to all living organisms and their rapid growth enables their laboratory culture in large numbers for studies in genetics and related subjects.
Microbiology is the study of organisms of microscopic size (Bacteria, fungi, Virus, Algae and Protozoan etc.) called microorganisms, including their culture, economic importance, pathogenecity etc.
The world is riddle of wonders, on one hand we come across limitless dimensional world with countless heavenly bodies spread over distances beyond the stretch of our imagination, on the other side there is a microscopic and ultra microscopic world full of organisms as well as fundamental particular bodies which are also equally potential and mysterious. The former part of the cosmos was obvious to our sensory exposure and hence became the primary endeavour of human explorations but the other form became apparent lately only after the development of sensitive and microscopic equipments. With the aid of such equipments and instruments our sensory system became equipped enough and capable to dwell deeper into the ultra-microscopic world. Under such a quest we have been rewarded with the so many significant and important facts and ideas that are capable of reshaping the world and human civilization. Interestingly microbiology is an offspring of such a pursuit, which now is a fast developing area and has been gaining importance exponentially. Realizing the importance of this field, our I.E.T. Biotechnology Institute, which is well known for its foresight and vision for career planning, took a bold step to start systematically organized studies in this academic discipline of immense significance and bright future.
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FUTURE SCOPE IN MICROBIOLOGY |
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Scope of Microbiology : As a matter of fact microbiology is a growing subject with multidimensional specializations. Microbiological techniques are now the choicest techniques in medicine, agriculture, food sciences ,ecology, genetics, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology and also is studying functions of higher organisms. Its central role is being recognized even in Recombinant DNA technology, genetic modifications in plants and animals and transgenic cultures. In form of Industrial microbiology, it emphasizes Industrial techniques to biological processes and hence is working hand in hand with biotechnology.
It is important to bear in mind that microscopic forms of life (microbes) live in widely diverse habitat ranging from hot springs to the human body and the depth of the ocean. Environmentally they affect each and every aspect of life on the Earth and as a matter of fact our mother Earth has the glory of being entitled as the only animal planet in the cosmos on account of these microbes which form major components of the life supporting system.
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JOB PROSPECTS AND NATURE OF WORK |
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The ranges of job opportunities for microbiologist are as diverse as the organisms. In addition the skills specialized by a microbiologists are unsubsitutable. This makes their requirements specific as well as increasing. Fast increasing job opportunities are there in the field of MICROBIOLOGY for Graduate as well as for Post-Graduate Students. Current opportunities for placement to individuals can be enlisted as follows:
• Microbial Technology • Industrial Microbiology • Vaccines Production • Medical Diagnosis • Immune technology Laboratory • Chemotherapy / Drug Designing • Cryotherapy • Food Processing Industry • Quality Control Laboratory • Production of Antibiotics • Plant & Tissue Culture Laboratory • Nanotechnology • Drug Delivery in cell technology (G.E) • Beverages & Drinks • Planning / Patent Offices • Bio Fertilizers.
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CHOOSE MICROBIOLOGY AS YOUR CAREER |
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Some important job areas are as follows: Microbiologist are involved in studies on the genetic code and the mechanisms of DNA, RNA and protein synthesis, regulation of gene expression and the control of enzyme activities. New discoveries in microbiology led to development of DNA technology and genetic engineering.
Pharmaceutical : • Quality control • Production of medicine • Bio-transformation.
Medical Microbiology : • Detection of Diseases • Manufacturing Diagnostic kits • Development of Antibiotics • Gene therapy • Stem cell research • Drug formulation • Drug delivery system • Cancer Research • Detection of drug resistance microorganism • In-vitro fertilization • Development of Vaccines • Identification of pathogen by DNA or RNA base sequence probe.
Biomass Energy : Bioconversion: conversion of organic material (waste) into energy through microorganism (biological agency) • Enzymatic Digestion • Hydrolysis of wood material (production of Ethanol) • Methane production • Microbial production of hydrogen.
Agro-Industrial Food : • Fermentation Technology • Production of Alcoholic beverages • Production of Vitamins • Production of Antibiotics • Animal feed Production • High yielding plant breed.
Genetic Engineering : • Gene cloning Vectors
Food Industries : • Bakeries • Dairy Products • Baby foods • Marine foods • Cold Drinks & Fruit Juices • Alternative food sources.
Agriculture : • Preparation of bio-pesticides • Preparation of bio-fertilizer • Study of soil and agriculture microbiology.
Industrial Applications : • Textile • Paper • Leather • Rubber
Environmental / Ecological Applications : • Solid and liquid waste management • Bio-leaching of ores • Oil Recovery • Nitrogen Fixation.
Crop Improvement : • Higher Yield Crops • Increase in Nutritional value • Transgenic Plants • Disease resistant Plant • Pest Resistant • Herbiside Resistant • Improved Stress Resistance.
Animal Science / Health : • Improvement of Animal Productivity • Improvement of Animal Nutrition • Diagnosis of Animal Disease • Animal Health Care • Transgenic Animal.
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