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Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Mycology

The Fascinating World of Fungi: Their Ecological Role and Impact on Human Society

Fungi Yeasts and molds that are pathogenicNot killed by antibioticsMust be treated with antifungal drugsDisease examples: athlete’s foot, ringworm, thrush Fungi are a diverse group of unicellular...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

Four Modes of Pathogen Transmission: Contact, Airborne, Vector-Borne, and Food and Waterborne

4 modes of infection by pathogens direct physical contact, indirect contact through objects, indirect contact through the air, and disease vectors Pathogens are disease-causing microorganisms that can...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

The Importance of Consent and Boundaries in Direct Physical Contact

Direct physical contact many pathogens can be transmitted through infected skin or bodily fluids by touching or sexual activity (strep throat) Direct physical contact refers to any...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

Airborne Transmission: Indirect Contact Through the Air and How to Prevent It

Indirect contact through the air some pathogens are passed through droplets in the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes (strep throat) Indirect contact through the...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

Preventing Indirect Contact Through Objects: Fomite Transmission and Mitigation Strategies

Indirect contact through objects many pathogens can survive on objects handled by humans such as countertops, handles, and utensils (ringworm) Indirect contact through objects occurs when a...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

Disease Vectors: Controlling the Spread of Infectious Diseases

Disease vectors a vector is an animal that can spread pathogens from one person to another and includes mosquitoes and ticks (Lyme disease) Disease vectors are organisms...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Cell Biology

vital roles of Ribosomes in protein synthesis and gene expression

Ribosomes Makes proteins Ribosomes are small structures found in all living cells, both prokaryotic and eukaryotic. They are responsible for the synthesis of proteins, which are necessary...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Life Science

Unpacking the Functions of Vacuoles: Essential Storage and Regulatory Organelles in Eukaryotic Cells

Vacuole Cell organelle that stores materials such as water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates A vacuole is a membrane-bound organelle found in eukaryotic cells that acts as a...