• Fungi, animals and plants are examples of kingdoms of organisms within the eukaryotes. (uni-weimar.de)
  • Fungi are classified in the kingdom Fungi, separate from all other organisms. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Just like animals, plants, and fungi, these organisms have their genetic material in a nucleus (that's the eukaryote part), but they are nothing like animals, plants, or fungi. (iflscience.com)
  • A cross-kingdom partnership between bacteria and fungi can result in the two joining to form a "superorganism" with unusual strength and resilience. (nih.gov)
  • Looking under the microscope, we noticed the bacteria and fungi forming these assemblages and developing motions we never thought they would possess: a 'walking-like' and 'leaping-like' mobility. (nih.gov)
  • Fungi are a distinct group of organisms more closely related to animals than plants. (fao.org)
  • Fungi consist of fine threads known as hyphae, which together form a mycelium, as in the mould growing on a piece of fruit or bread. (fao.org)
  • This book prefers the broader term wild edible fungi to reflect the diversity of forms and also to distinguish them clearly from cultivated mushrooms (Box 1). (fao.org)
  • Organisms fall into two general categories: prokaryotic organisms and eukaryotic organisms. (wikipedia.org)
  • Eukaryotic organisms are characterized by the presence of a membrane-bound cell nucleus and contain additional membrane-bound compartments called organelles (such as mitochondria in animals and plants and plastids in plants and algae, all generally considered to be derived from endosymbiotic bacteria). (uni-weimar.de)
  • Like all eukaryotic organisms, fungal cells have nuclei, a well-defined endoplasmic reticulum with ribosomes, and cell organelles such as mitochondria. (encyclopedia.com)
  • CAAT box (also CAT box) A conserved sequence found within the promoter region of the protein-encoding genes of many eukaryotic organisms. (fao.org)
  • Bacteria are one of the world's oldest forms of life, and are found virtually everywhere in nature. (wikipedia.org)
  • 9] In another report, gallbladder torsion progressed to emphysematous cholecystitis, probably due to ischemic necrosis (secondary to torsion) facilitating infection and translocation of gas-forming bacteria. (medscape.com)
  • Unicellular organisms (bacteria, yeast) have been used as overexpression systems to provide quantities of wild-type or mutated proteins for structure/function studies, or as test tubes for regulatory studies. (nih.gov)
  • During food animal production, animals are exposed to, colonized by, and sometimes infected with bacteria that may contaminate animal products with susceptible and multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO). (nih.gov)
  • [6] [7] The bacteria can also be grown easily and its genetics are comparatively simple and easily-manipulated, making it one of the best-studied prokaryotic model organisms , and an important species in biotechnology . (wikidoc.org)
  • Since many pathways in mixed-acid fermentation produce hydrogen gas, these pathways require the levels of hydrogen to be low, as is the case when E. coli lives together with hydrogen-consuming organisms such as methanogens or sulfate-reducing bacteria . (wikidoc.org)
  • Learn the definitions and names about living organisms' structure, form and its function. (ezschool.com)
  • It is a PowerPoint presentation on Diversity in Living Organisms. (slideshare.net)
  • Mercury is a metal that is toxic to living organisms. (nih.gov)
  • carbohydrate An organic compound based on the general formula C x (H 2 O) y , performing many vital roles in living organisms. (fao.org)
  • A unicellular organism, also known as a single-celled organism, is an organism that consists of a single cell, unlike a multicellular organism that consists of multiple cells. (wikipedia.org)
  • cancer Uncontrolled growth of the cells of a tissue or an organ in a multicellular organism. (fao.org)
  • Emphysematous cholecystitis, also known as acute gaseous cholecystitis or clostridial cholecystitis, is generally considered a surgical emergency, comprising an acute infection of the gallbladder wall caused by gas-forming organisms (eg, Clostridium, Escherichia coli). (medscape.com)
  • Escherichia coli is a rod-shaped (bacillus) Gram-negative bacterium that is frequently used as a model organism. (news-medical.net)
  • A unicellular organism that lacks a membrane-bound nucleus, mitochondria, or any other membrane-bound organelle. (uni-weimar.de)
  • They are unicellular organisms and have two lines of flagella, hair-like protuberances that they use to move and capture other microbes to feed on. (iflscience.com)
  • To reproduce, multicellular organisms must solve the problem of regenerating a whole organism from germ cells (i.e. sperm and egg cells ), an issue that is studied in developmental biology . (wikipedia.org)
  • Cellular division and differentiation produce and maintain a complex organism, composed of systems of tissues and organs that work together to meet the needs of the whole organism. (nextgenscience.org)
  • Haiyun Bai, Yanhui Zhai "Hopf Bifurcation Analysis for the Model of the Chemostat with One Species of Organism," Abstract and Applied Analysis, Abstr. (projecteuclid.org)
  • Use the database to find the legal status of organisms, control requirements, declared pest species and more. (wa.gov.au)
  • Organisms which, relative to other species, have a low risk of becoming a problem for the environment, primary industry or public safety and can be kept under a permit by private individuals. (wa.gov.au)
  • In light of this, it might seem that it would be very difficult for this rare heterozygote to proliferate and form a new species. (madsci.org)
  • Some species are classic model organisms for studying many basic biological processes, while others are studied because of their role in particular diseases or processes. (nih.gov)
  • The instructions for forming species' characteristics are carried in DNA. (nextgenscience.org)
  • This can be confusing for a number of reasons: edible species have different forms, some with gills and some with pores, some with stems and some without (Plate 1). (fao.org)
  • The taxonomy ranking of the organism. (wa.gov.au)
  • Due to in-house system constraints and an entrenched classical view of organism taxonomy, MeSH has been gradually converting from the traditional five-kingdom paradigm to the modern three-domain classification of life. (nih.gov)
  • The classification of the organism. (wa.gov.au)
  • Classification of Protozoa emphasized modes of nutrition and locomotion, but today, organism classification is based on genetics, ultrastructure, and biochemistry. (nih.gov)
  • It's an unusual looking group of organisms," first author Yana Eglit, a graduate researcher who collected the samples, said in a statement . (iflscience.com)
  • All types of organisms are capable of reproduction, growth and development, maintenance, and some degree of response to stimuli. (uni-weimar.de)
  • We call these types of organisms heterozygotes . (madsci.org)
  • Our aim was to describe the organisms and antimicrobial resistance patterns in children enrolled in a prospective study comparing daily and three times weekly trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) and isoniazid (INH) or placebo prophylaxis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Many of these membrane transport processes are well conserved in lower organisms where the genomes are known, which are genetically tractable, and which are easily manipulated at the cellular and molecular levels. (nih.gov)
  • Since the genetic code is universal, it raises the prospect of recoding genomes of other organisms," Isaacs says. (nih.gov)
  • Archaea were found to make up at least 87 percent of organisms that colonize the deep biosphere. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Unlike other organisms, in which DNA fragments are lost due to radiation, this microbe does not lose genetic information because it keeps the severed DNA fragments tightly locked in the ring - by the hundreds, if necessary. (eurekalert.org)
  • Some of these genetic elements may be present as fragments or truncated forms. (cbd.int)
  • Rehovot, Israel - January 9, 2003 -Weizmann Institute scientists have found what makes the bacterium Deinococcus radiodurans the most radiation-resistant organism in the world: The microbe's DNA is packed tightly into a ring. (eurekalert.org)
  • The red bacterium can withstand 1.5 million rads - a thousand times more than any other life form on Earth and three thousand that of humans. (eurekalert.org)
  • Vascular compromise of the cystic artery renders the gallbladder ischemic and facilitates the proliferation of gas-forming organisms and bacterial translocation in the devitalized tissue with low oxygen saturation. (medscape.com)
  • identification of human homologues to proteins studied in model organisms, and the search for novel genes and proteins involved in membrane transport of ions and nutrients. (nih.gov)
  • The stacked maize line SYN-BTØ11-1 x SYN-IR6Ø4-5 x MON-ØØØ21-9 was obtained through the traditional cross breading of each of the parental organisms to produce a maize that expresses each of mCry3A, pmi, Cry1Ab, EPSPS and PAT genes. (cbd.int)
  • They are made up of a small number of genes in the form of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coating. (cancer.org)
  • All cells in an organism have the same genetic content, but the genes used (expressed) by the cell may be regulated in different ways. (nextgenscience.org)
  • Because of their simplicity and ability to self-assemble in water, it is likely that these simple membranes predated other forms of early biological molecules. (wikipedia.org)
  • All cells contain genetic information in the form of DNA molecules. (nextgenscience.org)
  • This includes an understanding of the genetic code, the mechanisms of DNA replication, the discovery of the genetic operon systems, and the creation of a genetically modified organism. (news-medical.net)
  • Algae are small plant-like organisms. (maine.gov)
  • Algae can form thick mats or scum, covering large portions of a lake or pond. (maine.gov)
  • Some will be broken down by microscopic organisms. (cdc.gov)
  • Throughout evolutionary history, organisms have changed the numbers and organization of their chromosomes in a variety of ways. (madsci.org)
  • Introns from the mRNA are excised out of the newly formed mRNA molecule before it leaves the nucleus. (encyclopedia.com)
  • In general, life below the seafloor is dominated by minute monocellular organisms," explains co-author Julius Lipp, who has just completed his PhD on the subject. (sciencedaily.com)
  • They are essential tools in biology as model organisms and have been put to use in biological warfare and bioterrorism. (uni-weimar.de)
  • Genomically recoded organisms expand biological functions. (nih.gov)
  • RESEARCH OBJECTIVES Background Much of our understanding of biological processes has resulted from the study of model organisms. (nih.gov)
  • Sometimes the hyphae become compressed, forming a tissue such as that found in a mushroom fruiting body. (encyclopedia.com)
  • carcinoma A malignant tumour derived from epithelial tissue, which forms the skin and the outer cell layers of internal organs. (fao.org)
  • Unlike DNA, RNA is single stranded and does not form a helix. (encyclopedia.com)
  • In contrast, even the simplest multicellular organisms have cells that depend on each other to survive. (wikipedia.org)
  • Nevertheless, emphysematous cholecystitis in the presence of acalculous cholecystitis is well established, occurring frequently in the emphysematous form, suggesting that there is a difference in the pathogenesis between emphysematous cholecystitis and acute calculous cholecystitis. (medscape.com)
  • In biology, an organism (from Greek: ὀργανισμός, organismos) is any individual entity that exhibits the properties of life. (uni-weimar.de)
  • Several key discoveries in the field of molecular biology, including molecular genetics, were achieved using E. coli as a model organism. (news-medical.net)
  • This RFA will allow other investigators as well as the currently funded groups to develop modules that are integrated with the current model organism databases for mouse, fly, yeast, and worm. (nih.gov)
  • Factors such as its ability to grow fast using cheap media and availability of molecular tools to perform genetic manipulations are favorable for using E. coli as a model organism in molecular genetics. (news-medical.net)
  • Its use as a model organism is utilized in metabolic engineering, where the metabolism of E. coli is manipulated to produce specific products. (news-medical.net)
  • These factors make E. coli a good model organism for molecular genetics. (news-medical.net)
  • What discoveries were made using E. coli as a model organism? (news-medical.net)
  • This ability of E. coli to incorporate elements in the flexible genome makes it amenable to use as a model organism. (news-medical.net)
  • E. coli is not always confined to the intestine , and its ability to survive for brief periods outside the body makes it an ideal indicator organism to test environmental samples for fecal contamination . (wikidoc.org)
  • 80% of pathogens except for M. catarrhalis (2: 18.2% of tested organisms). (biomedcentral.com)
  • The idea that proteins can form infectious agents is derived from studies of the transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) in mammals. (nih.gov)
  • T​he parts of an infectious organism that the immune system recognizes are foreign to the human body. (nih.gov)
  • INNOVATIVE USE OF NON-MAMMALIAN MODEL ORGANISMS TO STUDY MEMBRANE TRANSPORT Release Date: September 26, 2000 RFA: DK-01-012 National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases National Institute of General Medical Sciences Letter of Intent Receipt Date: February 22, 2001 Application Receipt Date: March 22, 2001 THIS RFA USES THE "MODULAR GRANT" AND "JUST-IN-TIME" CONCEPTS. (nih.gov)
  • Similarly, non-mammalian model organisms such as Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) and Drosophila melanogaster are more complex yet highly manipulable systems in which to understand the underlying mechanism, regulation, and protein structure of many evolutionarily conserved membrane transport processes. (nih.gov)
  • These database modules will enhance existing model organism databases and will be useful for developing new ones. (nih.gov)
  • Eventually the modules could be used to create generic model organism databases that will be used by researchers to integrate genomic and genetic information for additional organisms. (nih.gov)
  • Research with model organisms has generated large amounts of data. (nih.gov)
  • Model organism databases exist for a few well-studied organisms. (nih.gov)
  • On the other hand, new databases for model organisms are expensive to develop de novo. (nih.gov)
  • Researchers who wish to develop new model organism databases should not have to reinvent methods for functions they need that already work well in existing databases. (nih.gov)
  • This RFA is intended to improve existing model organism databases and provide tools for creating new model organism databases by supporting the development of robust software components, called modules. (nih.gov)
  • The term "model organism database" here refers to a database for any organism. (nih.gov)
  • NHGRI already funds a set of model organism databases that work closely together. (nih.gov)
  • Developing a robust and generic module that can be used by other model organism databases takes more effort than developing it for just one database. (nih.gov)
  • Some modules may improve on the functionality of a single established model organism databases. (nih.gov)
  • Drosophila is a widely used model organism for neuroscience research. (nih.gov)
  • The term "Recipient organism" refers to an organism (either already modified or non-modified) that was subjected to genetic modification, whereas "Parental organisms" refers to those that were involved in cross breeding or cell fusion. (cbd.int)
  • Answer] Which phrases describe organisms that formed index fossils? (answersmcq.com)
  • The organism begins as a single cell (fertilized egg) that divides successively to produce many cells, with each parent cell passing identical genetic material (two variants of each chromosome pair) to both daughter cells. (nextgenscience.org)
  • A chromosome is a threadlike structure found in the nucleus of most cells that carries the genetic material in the form of a linear sequence of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). (encyclopedia.com)
  • A recent study published in Agronomy for Sustainable Development has confirmed that organic farming is beneficial for soil organisms. (organic-center.org)
  • The study compared soil organisms among fields that had been managed using different farming practices for 14 years as part of a long-term study. (organic-center.org)
  • Methylmercury, one of the metal's forms, can attach to small particles in the soil or water. (nih.gov)
  • Healthy soils form the basis of sustainable viticulture, where soil characteristics have a direct impact on wine quantity and quality. (researchgate.net)
  • Using common modules will promote the transfer of information from well-studied organisms to their less intensively studied relatives, as well as aid in the discovery of patterns across large groups of organisms. (nih.gov)
  • The Western Australian Organism List (WAOL) database allows you to search for organisms declared under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 [1] (BAM Act). (wa.gov.au)
  • The cap of a mushroom or a bracket fungus also consists of hyphae, densely packed together to form the fruiting body. (fao.org)
  • If you are considering importing an unlisted organism/s you will need to submit the name/s for assessment, as unlisted organisms are automatically prohibited entry into WA. (wa.gov.au)
  • Large colonial organisms with coordinated growth in oxygenated environments 2.1 Gyr ago. (wikipedia.org)
  • For a long time, scientists believed that extreme conditions such as high pressure, lack of oxygen, and low supply of nutrients and energy would make deep, subseafloor environments inhabitable for any life form. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Biogeoscientists show evidence of 90 billion tons of microbial organisms -- expressed in terms of carbon mass -- living in the deep biosphere. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Biogeoscientists show evidence of 90 billion tons of microbial organisms--expressed in terms of carbon mass--living in the deep biosphere, in a research article published online by Nature, July 20, 2008. (sciencedaily.com)
  • These organisms live together, and each cell must carry out all life processes to survive. (wikipedia.org)
  • Rbbi Adin Steinsaltz: "Each cell in the organism has a certain form and a fixed rate of growth. (arthurkurzweil.com)
  • Multi-cellular organisms are organisms with more than one cell . (wikipedia.org)
  • DNA functions in the cell by providing a template by which another nucleic acid, called ribonucleic acid (RNA), is formed. (encyclopedia.com)
  • During fertilization, the sex cell of the father combines with the sex cell of the mother to form a new cell, the zygote, which eventually develops into an embryo. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Sex cells are formed in a special kind of cell division called meiosis. (encyclopedia.com)
  • And whenever its form is distorted or its growth exceeds what it should be, the result is pathology. (arthurkurzweil.com)
  • Multicellular organisms, especially long-living animals, also face the challenge of cancer , which occurs when cells fail to regulate their growth within the normal program of development. (wikipedia.org)
  • In such organisms, cells are usually specialised. (wikipedia.org)
  • Multi-cellular organisms have a set of cells that specialize in reproduction. (wikipedia.org)
  • If they are sperm cells, the organism is male, if they are egg cells it is female. (wikipedia.org)
  • In multicellular organisms individual cells grow and then divide via a process called mitosis, thereby allowing the organism to grow. (nextgenscience.org)
  • For now, MeSH has retained descriptors containing the word "Protozoan" such as Protozoan Infections, Protozoan Proteins, etc., since common usage of the adjectival form still exists in the literature though it is diminishing. (nih.gov)
  • The creation of a GRO raises the possibility that researchers might be able to retool nature and create new forms of proteins. (nih.gov)
  • At least 10 proteins in S. cerevisiae are capable of forming a prion. (nih.gov)
  • Carriage of resistant organisms was not associated with hospitalization. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Earlier organisms with similar exoskeletons did exist, dating back almost 750 million years ago, the researchers detail in the study. (smithsonianmag.com)