Classification: Kingdom: BacteriaPhylum: ProteobacteriaClass: GammaproteobacteriaOrder: ThiotrichalesFamily: ThiotrichaceaeGenus: ThiomargaritaSpecies: Thiomargarita magnifica Special Features The largest known bacterium Chemoautotrophs (Sulfur-oxidizing bacteria) discovered in the marine sulfidic environment Long Filamentous morphology ~50-fold larger…
Biopesticides are any living substances (e.g. microbes) or naturally derived chemical compounds (e.g. plant/microbial extracts, nanoparticles of biological origin) that are eco-friendly and pose low toxicity compared to synthetic chemical pesticides.
Streptomyces coelicolor and Escherichia coli are two well-studied bacterial species that differ significantly in their biology, lifestyle, and applications.
Transformation, Conjugation, and Transduction are three main methods of horizontal gene transfer (HGT) in bacteria. These processes enable bacteria to acquire genetic material from their environment or other bacteria, contributing…
One often hears alphabets like ‘A’, ‘B’, and sometimes ‘O’, in response to queries regarding someone’s blood type. These alphabets merely denote the presence of certain antigens which categorizes blood…
Importance of Structured Biological Data Storage A database is a huge collection of well-organized data designed to maintain integrity over long periods. They are primarily associated with computer software capable…
Spirulina is the common name attributed to the dried biomass of the cyanobacterium, Arthrospira (A. platensis and A. maxima). The name ‘Spirulina’ is attributed to its perfect spiral shape. It…
Domain and Motif in Protein 1.1 Domain: Shorter polypeptide chain like that of Myoglobin and Hemoglobin fold into a single compact globular structure. However, Examination of the structure of proteins…