Fungi

The simple definition of Eukaryotes is that they are any organism whose cells contain a nucleus and other membrane enclosed organelles. Taxonomically, Eukaryotes belong to the taxon Eukarya. The three types of eukaryotic microbes are fungi, protozoa, and algae. Because the three types of eukaryotic microbes are all composed of eukaryotic cells, they have basic similarities in cellular structure, including the presence of a nucleus. However, these types of microbes do differ in many significant…

Fungus Any part of your body can be disposed to fungal infection. Normally, a lot of fungi are living in and out of your body. When these fungi begin to overgrow, they can cause infection. Fungal infections usually develop gradually, so you can not readily identify if there is any abnormality in your nail by the way it looks or feels. What is Toenail Fungus? Toenail fungus is an infection which is caused by fungi that gets in through the fissures of your nails or cuts on your skin. The…

Pathogens may be viruses, bacteria, protists, or fungi they are just microorganisms that can cause diseases. Bacteria are microscopic and once bacteria find their way into the body they release toxins that make us feel sick. Examples of bacterial infections are cholera, typhoid, food poisoning, and gonorrhea. Although bacteria are very small viruses are much smaller, they are among the smallest organisms we know of. Viruses not only enter the body but they enter cells and reproduce inside cells,…

your skin and can make your toenail change color or get thicker. While it may not seem as menacing as an ingrown toenail which pierces the soft skin of the toe, toenail fungus can also hurt. Because toes are often warm and damp, different kinds of fungi and yeast affect different parts of the nail, causing discomfort. Left untreated, an infection could spread to other toenails, skin, or even your fingernails. Since toenail fungus can look like other conditions, including psoriasis, consulting…

3.2 Introduction A current goal of ecology is to understand the impacts of biological invasions on food-web structure and dynamics (Jackson et al. 2012; Simberloff et al. 2013; Lurgi et al. 2014). Research suggests that terrestrial food webs, which are depictions of biodiversity, species interactions, and ecosystem structure (Polis & Strong 1996), are dramatically altered following plant invasion (DeVore & Maerz 2014; McCary et al. 2016; Smith-Ramesh et al. 2016). For example, successful plant…

Is it safe to remove the mold from your bread and eat it? We have all done this even though we seldom want to tell it. You check the bread drawer, you take two slices of bread for a sandwich and there you find it, on the surface of your bread, a small circle of mold. The dinner killer! Still who cares, it is just a small bit, I will remove it and eat the good part, what is the worst that could happen? I'm not going to let a small mold spot waste a whole slice of bread. So, if you’ve done this,…

Antibiotics I. Introduction 1. Attention Getter: “Fungi are the interface organisms between life and death” by Paul Stamets 2. Relation: How many of you used antibiotic during your life time? 3. Thesis: For many years the human population has benefited from antibiotics; however is still many are not education on antibiotics. 4. Preview: Today I inform you about the following information: History of antibiotics, how antibiotics are being used in the U.S, and the effects of over using.…

period. In some cases, a collection of pus (abscess) can form near or under the nail. Paronychia is usually not serious and clears up with treatment. CAUSES This condition may be caused by bacteria or fungi. It is commonly caused by the bacteria called Streptococcus or Staphylococcus. The bacteria or fungi often get into the affected area through a cut in the skin. RISK FACTORS This condition is more likely to develop in: • People who get their hands wet often, such as those who work as…

A cell is the basic unit of living organisms. From single cellular organisms to humans to trees, cells compose all of them. However, cells are split into two domains, those being Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes. Prokaryotes are all unicellular and are less advanced than eukaryotes; meaning that they lack a nucleus and only have a nucleoid region. They also lack membrane bound organelles. Prokaryotes are then broken into two kingdoms, Bacteria and Archaea. Bacteria are the less advanced of the two and…

2.2.3. Azoles. Its mode of action, therapeutic properties, and resistance mechanisms developed by fungi and also by pharmaceutical companies, who get involve in enhancing its efficacy studied more. Hence it is mostly used antifungal agent in clinical practice. Azoles are two types i.e. imidazoles contain two nitrogen atoms, and the triazoles contain three nitrogen atoms which was classified according to number of nitrogen atoms presents in this cyclic organic molecules. Azole drugs target the…