what are the skills need for growing microbes?
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I think a little skills in basic laboratory work, technician can do that. When you know microorganism´s growth conditions, it is easy.
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Biotechnology and Microbiology are very related branches of biology. Infact there is no Biotechnology without Microbiology. Microbiology is the fundamental of Biotechnology. It also offers immense scope like Biotechnology.First of all lets see what is Biotechnology or Biotech. Biotechnology is the application of Biology to the welfare of mankind. \n\nBiotechnology can be defined as the application of micro-organisms, plants and animals in industry. It is a relatively old branch that has recieved tremendous attention in the recent past. Now everyone is talking about biotechnology. Remember the production of alcoholic beverages, curdling of milk or fermentation of idli-dosa batter are examples of simple biotechnlogy. Production of vinegar and alcoholic beverages, production of drugs and medicines, production of high productivity seeds and fertilizers etc. comes under the purview of biotechnology. All these are big business today. All this is going to grow ever greater and that too with a faster pace.\n\nMicrobiology is the study of micro-organisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, algae etc. Microorganisms as we konw can't be seen with naked eyes. Hence we make use of microscope to view microorganisms. Electron microscopes are a must if we want to view and study viruses. Microbiology includes subjects like Genetics, Biochemistry, Fermentation Technology, Immunology, Medical Microbiology and Pathology and Applied branches like Soil Microbiology, Plant Microbiology, Food and Dairy Technology etc.It thus forms the basis of Biotechnology.\n\nScope in Biotechnology and Microbiology is enormous. You can do a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology or Microbiology. This is a three year university program.Some best universities in India that offer BSc. Biotechnology and Microbiology are University of Pune(http://www.unipune.ernet.in), Delhi University, Bangalore University etc. After doing BSc., its recommended that one should go for Masters course which will fine tune his/her career. One can do MSc. Microbiology or Biotechnology. Some top universities offering MSc. Biotechnology and Microbiology in India are University of Pune, Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU), University of Delhi, Bangalore University etc. University of Pune is the first university in South-East Asia to start MBA in Biotechnology or MBA-BT. This is a two year post-graduate program in management.The eligibility for doing MBA-Biotechnology is a minimum three year graduation in science field like biotechnology, microbiology, physics, chemistry, zoology, botany, genetics, agricultural biology, pathology, computer sciences etc. Even engineers can apply for this course and they have great scope in bio-instrumentation firms. MBA in Biotechnology is a good career option for those who have done Bsc. If you have done BSc. Biotech or Microbiology then you can futher do MBA-Biotechnology. MBA-Biotechnology is also called MBA-Biotech or MBA-BT. MBA-Biotech is available at the PUMBA(Department of Management Sciences, University of Pune).It is No.1 MBA-BT course in India. Placements are amazing as the course has recieved good response from industry. After doing MBA-Biotechnology you get to become a manager in Biotech and Pharma companies. The need for MBA-Biotech is going at a rapid pace as the whole BT sector is booming. For details regarding MBA-Biotechnology visit http://www.microbiologyindia.cjb.net , India's first student oriented web-site on Biotechnology and Microbiology and listed on major search engines like Google search, Yahoo Search, AltaVista Search, Hot-Bot etc.\n\nAdvantage India - India offers distinct advantage for Biotech industry. The major advantage is the cost advantage of production in India.India also offers large pool of highly skilled technical people. Now India also offers growing pool of Managerial population who can understand Biotech sector and manage it.Kudos to the University of Pune for starting such unique MBA in Biotechnology program. Al
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you definetely need biology (especially molecular biology and anything to do with genetics, but don't neglect your general biology), you need chemistry (nope, can't escape from it, especially organic chemistry), you need biochemistry, some math and some physics ( you'll eventually find them useful).
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I'm not sure exactly what you are asking, but I'm assuming you want to know how microbiology is similar to stem cell cultivation.\n\nMicrobiologists use media (agar) that has different types of nutrients embedded into it that promote the growth of the organism they want to isolate.  These plates are placed into incubators that also promote the growth of the organism they are trying to isolate.  Sterile technique is used throughout the process to ensure that the media and specimen is not contaminated.  Colonies with desired characteristics are selected and replated on media several times until only the desired organism is isolated.  It is then tested to determine its species and subspecies before resulting the test and making recommendations.\n\nTissue cultures are cells that have also been plated on media that promote the growth of the desired tissue.  In this case, heart valves.  The innoculated media is then placed into incubators.  Desired tissue is tested and placed on new media in order to create a pure tissue source.  Once the desired tissue is grown, it is tested for the presence of the desired antigens, etc.
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The skills in science are vastr and too numerous to even start listing them.  Here is a basic start:\n\nhttp://schoolscience.rice.edu/duker/life/lifescithink.html\n\nwww.stewart.cs.sdsu.edu/uabc_tour/skills.html
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I work in the biotechnology industry.  One of the biggest challenges in this field is managing contamination.  Having a degree in microbiology is a gateway of opportunity in this field.  With a BA/BS in microbiology, you can start at 40-50K a year.  Depending on other skills you posess, business, management, etc. there are a lot of opportunities for growth to management level positions.  After 5 years of growth in the jobs, if you are an exceptional employee, you can go up to 90-120K.  This is my personal experience an not necessarily the average for positions across America.  There are books available that list average salaries and job search engines that list salaries.
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lots of things...\nresearch \nenvironmental quality analysis\nget your chem minor and test water emissions\ngas emissions control\ngeneral management\nteaching\nworking with animals\ninsect research
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[Employment] http://jobs.phds.org : Microbiologist - Ph.D or MSc - Soil Science, Hampshire, UK \n... http://jobs.phds.org : Microbiologist - Ph.D or MSc - Soil Science, ... For full details, visit: http://jobs.phds.org/jobs/sarahwalker/microbiologist-ph ...www.bio.net/bionet/mm/biojobs/2006-April/021281.html \n\nPolyhedron - Regulatory affairs and Quality assurance consultancy \n... looking for job, can post their resume in JOBS WANTED ... Microbiologist. 1. Passed Msc Microbiology in distinction with an aggregate (71%) from Andhra ...\nhttp://www.pharmagmp.com/jobs.php?offset1=50 -
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There are many factors. I will list a few for starters.\n1) an energy source and suitable nutrients\n2) a waste removal system\n3) suitable pH\n4) suitable osmolarity\n5) suitable oxygen levels (ie aerobic or anaerobic)\n6) no toxic available to kill the cell\n7) suitable temperature\n8) suitable pressure\n9) suitable lighting (sometimes important)\n\nBut most importantly, a suitable medium.
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I need microorganisms to decompose ur gapless sentence ;-)\n\nMicrobes can metabolize wide range of chemicals. So they can be used for decomposition.
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There are many avenues for BioTech. A Ph.D will help grow in the organization. Probably one can take up undergrad, have some experience and do post grad and ph.d.\nSome useful addresses are at:\n\nhttp://www.bangalorebio.com/Bioacademia/education.htm\n\nhttp://www.biotrac.com/\n\nhttp://www.cusat.ac.in/courses.php\n\nhttp://hpuniv.nic.in/biotech.htm\n\nhttp://www.bii.in/page/institution/institute.asp\n\nLet me know if you need more info\n\nregards\n\nRamesh\nThe Human Search Engine
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development of drugs using biochemistry\nunderstanding of organic processes\nenergy production\nmany others
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You have to be more specific.  Microorganisms grow in pretty much every condition on Earth, including hot and sulfurous ocean water by volcanic vents, in ice at the poles, in badly-preserved jars (botulism--anaerobic), inside the body, in ponds, in caves, in the dark, in the sunlight...it all depends on the specific type of microorganism.\n\nFor instance, sugar tends to kill bacteria, but mold loves sugar.  So a jar of jelly left in a fridge for a long time (cold, wet, sugary environment for the microorganisms) might not have bacteria, but it could have fuzzy mold on it.  It all depends.  \n\nBut from a food safety standpoint, you want food kept either below 40 degrees fahrenheit, or above 140 degrees, and keep it wrapped up and covered to avoid stuff dropping in it.  In general, microorganisms like: warm (not hot or cold), dark, moist, and somewhat neutral pH.  That'll grow mold, mildew, fungus, and many types of bacteria.  They usually don't like clean surfaces and they tend to die in chlorine bleach.
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You're really going to have to do your own research on this one. \n\nYou've picked a very broad topic and it will be easier for you to understand if you can turn up some basic research materials on bioreactors/fermenters with diagrams.\n\n"with diagrams" is the key there. These things are easier to understand if you visualize them.
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do you mean what processes cells must undergo? \n\nIf that's your question, then the processes would be cell division by mitosis (to produce more cells, so that organism can increase in size/length), cell elongation(this occurs mainly in plants via vacuolation and thus aids in increase in size and length) and cell differentiation(this allows genes to be switched on or off so that certain traits/phenotypes can be expressed, eg. gene that codes for blue eyes switched on for cell in the eye and not elsewhere like cell on the hand/feet). Hope this answers your question.
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Thats quite a platefull there...\n\nI'll help out with a few, afterall... it is your research project.\n\nThink of your common respiratory illnesses... bronchitis, flu, cold... etc.  Then I'd run a search of other respiratory illnesses, pneumonia for example (bacterial AND viral).\n\nHandling of specimens... you should know the aseptic technique.  And your major rule in the micro lab... Treat every microbe as if it were a pathogen.\n\nTypically... you bacterial diseases are cause by Gram Negative bacteria, to isolate those guy you'd grow them up on Mackonkey's Agar.  You can use a number of selective/differential mediums to help isolate your pathogens.\n\nVirus needs to be cultured up similar to parasites... cell culture.\n\nTreatments vary... though most commonly you'll see antibiotics (even when the cause is not a bacteria... thank you very much Doctors...grr)
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Take math courses, sciences, biology, chemistry, english, another language is a plus, work on thinking in the abstract like inside and outside of the box, work on your situational awareness, physical ability and stamina, marksmanship (if required),  psychology, speech class, medical terminolgy, etc.