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Last week in our study group, someone asked what a microbiologist typically earns, and I realized it's a pretty common question. I looked into some recent data from the BLS and other sources and found that salaries vary a lot ...

The other day, I came across a chart comparing microbes, and it got me thinking about the actual difference between bacteria and algae. I’d seen both mentioned in environmental studies and wondered how they really stack up at the cellular ...

I remember when I was thinking about switching to microbiology, I kept wondering what kind of skills I’d actually need. Turns out, it's not just about growing bacteria in a lab. From mastering PCR to designing solid experiments and communicating ...

The other day I was curious about what types of microbiology degrees are out there, and I found out that the options range from associate degrees to professional degrees like M.D. or Pharm.D. There are also bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral ...

I remember coming across this topic when I was reviewing a paper on foodborne pathogens, and the difference between vegetative bacterial cells and endospores really stood out. This answer breaks it down clearly—how normal bacterial cells function versus how spores ...

I remember once during a lab discussion, someone asked what makes bacteria different from molds. It sounded simple, but the answer turned out to be surprisingly deep. From their cell structures to how they grow, feed, and reproduce, these two ...

The other day, someone in class asked about the real difference between bacteria and yeast, and it got me thinking. I remembered reading in a microbiology textbook that although they’re both microscopic, they’re worlds apart in structure and function. This ...

I was reviewing some notes after a class on bacterial diversity, and a section about cyanobacteria stood out. I remembered they used to be called blue-green algae, but that seemed off. Looking deeper, it became clear that cyanobacteria, although bacteria, ...

The other day, I came across a chart comparing microbes, and it got me thinking about the actual difference between bacteria and algae. I’d seen both mentioned in environmental studies and wondered how they really stack up at the cellular ...

Last week during a study group, someone asked what's the actual difference between bacteria and archaea. I remembered reading a detailed breakdown in a review article, so I looked it up again. Turns out, while they might look similar under ...