• The departmental instructional prospectus strives to incorporate American Society for Microbiology (ASM) guidelines for a broad curriculum that includes molecular evolution, microbial and disease ecology, cell structure/function, metabolism, information flow, bioinformatics, hematology, immunology, and pathogenesis of different microbial systems. (montana.edu)
  • In: 109th general meeting of American Society for Microbiology. (nih.gov)
  • Casadevall and Smith adapted the idea from a 2022 colloquium report on climate and climate microbes from the American Society for Microbiology. (nautil.us)
  • Biological treatment, bioremediation, is a similar approach used to treat wastes including wastewater, industrial waste and solid waste. (wikipedia.org)
  • Microbiology and Immunology are exciting fields that are crucial to understanding everything from natural and human-made ecosystems, human and animal health, infectious disease, microbial ecology, molecular evolution, clean water, alternative energy, the potential for life beyond earth, and climate change. (montana.edu)
  • Therefore, the biotransformation of organic contaminants in the natural environment has been Microbial ecology, physiology and evolution because of their Potential for bioremediation. (biocoreopen.org)
  • and microbial ecology of drinking water systems. (vt.edu)
  • Center for Biomedical Microbiology, Molecular Microbial Ecology Group, Dir. (ac.be)
  • During bioremediation, microbes utilize chemical contaminants in the soil as an energy source and, through oxidation-reduction reactions, metabolize the target contaminant into useable energy for microbes. (montana.edu)
  • Example: Microbes that eat oil in the water). (freezingblue.com)
  • His research interests include: biofuel and co-products, biosensors, bioremediation, enzyme biotechnology, effects of pollutants on microbial communities, indicators of microbiological safety of water and food, and genetic engineering of microbes. (aum.edu)
  • In a paper published in early August, Johns Hopkins University infectious disease researchers Arturo Casadevall and Daniel Smith proposed a new field of study, "disaster microbiology," to look at the impacts that both natural and human-made calamities have on microbes. (nautil.us)
  • You can imagine that if you're going to do bioremediation-the use of microorganisms or other life to break down environmental pollutants-you can't just bioremediate by bringing in the animals and the plants, you've got to bring the microbes. (nautil.us)
  • So microbes might quickly adapt to higher temperatures or reduced access to water or fewer nutrients, and those types of adaptations might make them better suited to survive inside of mammals. (nautil.us)
  • The option exposes students to a variety of topics in microbiology and teaches numerous skills needed to work with microorganisms. (mnsu.edu)
  • Three primary ingredients for bioremediation are: 1) presence of a contaminant, 2) an electron acceptor, and 3) presence of microorganisms that are capable of degrading the specific contaminant. (montana.edu)
  • Such microorganisms-destructors can be used for different biotechnologies of liquidation toxic substances and purification of contaminated soil and water. (iwaponline.com)
  • These professionals operate and maintain equipment used to purify water, which often involves controlling the growth of microorganisms. (jilearners.com)
  • Bioremediation and detoxification of pulp and paper mills effluents by microorganisms and development of pilot scale bioreactor for effluent treatment. (edu.pk)
  • Soil Microbiology deals with study of soil microorganisms and their functions involved in the changing properties of soil such as fertility and nutrient availability such as humus formation, N-fixation, soil stability and decomposition. (jakesonline.org)
  • SOIL Soil microbiology is the study of microorganisms in soil, their functions, and how they affect soil properties.It is believed that between two and four billion years ago, the first ancient bacteria and microorganisms came about on Earth's oceans. (jakesonline.org)
  • department of applied, Microorganisms and Microbiology - Chapter 1. (jakesonline.org)
  • microorganisms and microbiology. (jakesonline.org)
  • Ultimately biodegradation converts hydrocarbons to carbon dioxide and water. (wikipedia.org)
  • This paper summarizes the general processes of bioremediation within the soil environment, focusing on biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbons. (montana.edu)
  • He was Founder Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Environmental Bioremediation and Biodegradation (2012-2014) as well as Journal of Applied and Environmental Microbiology (2012-2014) (Science and Education Publishing, USA), Editorial Board Member of American Journal of Microbiological Research, Electronic Journal of Energy and Environment, International Journal of Environment and Sustainability. (longdom.org)
  • Bioremediation is defined as use of biological processes to degrade, break down, transform, and/or essentially remove contaminants or impairments of quality from soil and water. (montana.edu)
  • Bioremediation is a natural process which relies on bacteria, fungi, and plants to alter contaminants as these organisms carry out their normal life functions. (montana.edu)
  • The emerging science and technology of bioremediation offers an alternative method to detoxify contaminants. (montana.edu)
  • Research topics include biological waste treatment, ecotoxicology, bioremediation, and the environmental fate and impacts of trace and genetic contaminants, recently including the use of wastewater markers to address the global pandemic. (ncl.ac.uk)
  • The specific contaminants leading to pollution in water include a wide spectrum of chemicals, pathogens, and physical or sensory changes such as elevated temperature and discoloration. (omicsonline.org)
  • This clearly indicates that the Total dissolved solids, Magnesium and Chloride where the maximum contaminants of the ground water. (omicsonline.org)
  • Her research areas include biotransformation and fate of environmental water contaminants, environmental microbiology and ecology, bioremediation, biological wastewater nutrient removal, and application of molecular and isotopic techniques for studying environmental microbial communities. (berkeley.edu)
  • Marisa Barbknecht, a teaching professor in the Microbiology Department, is one of seven UWL faculty to earn a 2023 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award. (uwlax.edu)
  • Currently, employment opportunities abound in applied areas of microbiology such as biological products/pharmaceuticals, food processing, environmental assessment. (mnsu.edu)
  • The new approach to the solution of the problem concerning the soil purification from oil using surplus activated sludge as a biopreparation-destructor produced during biological water treatment is offered. (iwaponline.com)
  • and its biological bio-control in relation to water properties. (marketopia.co)
  • She teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in environmental microbiology, environmental engineering, and biological process engineering, and has co-authored the textbook Environmental Engineering Science . (berkeley.edu)
  • Most bioremediation is inadvertent, involving native organisms. (wikipedia.org)
  • Research on bioremediation is heavily focused on stimulating the process by inoculation of a polluted site with organisms or supplying nutrients to promote the growth. (wikipedia.org)
  • 1973. Mammalian toxicology and toxicity to aquatic organisms of TNT, DNT, and other munitions manufacturing waste constituents of pink water - a literature evaluation. (cdc.gov)
  • A promising Method of treatment is to exploit the ability of micro-organisms to eliminate contaminated sites, an effective alternative treatment strategy, minimal, Economical, versatile and environmentally friendly, is the process known as bioremediation. (biocoreopen.org)
  • A healthy water environment is that which the water quality supports a rich and varied community of organisms and is conducive to public health. (scirp.org)
  • Our work combines methods from engineering, microbiology, ecology, mathematics, biochemistry, and molecular biology to solve problems in environmental engineering in a holistic manner. (ncl.ac.uk)
  • and 5) the microbiology and ecology of greenhouse gas production and suppression, especially in Polar regions. (ncl.ac.uk)
  • Purchase Soil Microbiology, Ecology and Biochemistry - 4th Edition. (jakesonline.org)
  • We have come a long way in developing our understanding of soil microbiology, ecology, and biochemistry, but have many milestones yet to meet.Molecular tools offer unparalleled opportunities to characterize soil biota in culture and directly from field soils. (jakesonline.org)
  • Bioremediation and biostimulation usually require achieving proper biogeochemical conditions via the supply of appropriate electron donors/acceptors, redox potential manipulation, and bioaugmentation if the required organism is not present. (nih.gov)
  • Delve into the intricate world of microbiology and gain in-depth knowledge about Spirulina, a microscopic but power-packed organism. (studysmarter.co.uk)
  • The Web portal accompanying the book also provides a gateway to carefully selected Internet sites, unlocking the world of microbiology for the experienced microbiologist and the uninitiated alike. (vanschaiknet.com)
  • Bioventing, an aerobic bioremediation, is the most common form of oxidative bioremediation process where oxygen is provided as the electron acceptor for oxidation of petroleum, polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), phenols, and other reduced pollutants. (wikipedia.org)
  • Most bioremediation processes involve oxidation-reduction reactions where either an electron acceptor (commonly oxygen) is added to stimulate oxidation of a reduced pollutant (e.g. hydrocarbons) or an electron donor (commonly an organic substrate) is added to reduce oxidized pollutants (nitrate, perchlorate, oxidized metals, chlorinated solvents, explosives and propellants). (wikipedia.org)
  • Spirulina can be used to clean water bodies by absorbing pollutants and heavy metals due to its high protein and nutrient content. (studysmarter.co.uk)
  • Groundwater is water located beneath the ground surface in soil pore spaces and in the fractures of rock formations. (omicsonline.org)
  • Groundwater pollution, sometimes referred to as Groundwater Contamination, is not as easily classified as surface water pollution. (omicsonline.org)
  • Fluid flow and contaminant transport in porous media and fractured rock as well as groundwater-surface-water interactions. (mines.edu)
  • It also prepares a student for continuing education in microbiology, immunology, and cell and molecular biology. (mnsu.edu)
  • Students may elect to work on research projects with faculty who work in the areas of food microbiology, immunology, microbial genetics, and molecular biology. (mnsu.edu)
  • GradTrac is available to Biology majors with an option in Botany, Environmental Biology, Medical Sciences, Microbiology, or Zoology, and to Clinical Laboratory Science majors. (wiu.edu)
  • Majors are offered in Biology (with options in Botany, Environmental Biology, Microbiology, Zoology, Medical Sciences, and Science/Biology Teacher Education) and Clinical Laboratory Science leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. (wiu.edu)
  • Current WIU students must be in good standing (2.0 GPA or higher) to declare a major in the Botany, Environmental Biology, Medical Sciences, Microbiology, and Zoology options. (wiu.edu)
  • Professor Okeke is a Distinguished Research Professor of Industrial and Environmental Microbiology in the Department of Biology and Environmental Science. (aum.edu)
  • Biology, Chemistry, and Physics are the most common subjects required for Microbiology and Environmental Biology degree programs. (jilearners.com)
  • In 2014, Professor Momba became the Adviser of the World Health Organization for Household Drinking Water Treatment, Geneva. (tut.ac.za)
  • Professor Christian Wolkersdorfer is a mining hydrogeologist with 32 years of experience in mine water geochemistry, hydrodynamics, geothermal applications and tracer tests. (tut.ac.za)
  • He was also a "Finish Distinguished Professor for Mine Water Management" at Lappeenranta University of Technology in Mikkeli, Finland. (tut.ac.za)
  • Dr. Jane M. Caffrey , a Professor in UWF's Center for Environmental Diagnostics and Bioremediation (CEDB), has several research interests. (uwf.edu)
  • Saline agriculture, Selection of field crops, trees, shrubs and grasses for salt affected soils and use of saline ground water. (edu.pk)
  • Phytoremediation is an emerging, potentially effective technology applicable to restoration of contaminated soils and waters. (sisef.it)
  • In principle, bioremediation could be used to reduce the impact of byproducts created from anthropogenic activities, such as industrialization and agricultural processes. (wikipedia.org)
  • The main challenge to bioremediations is rate: the processes are slow. (wikipedia.org)
  • Conventional methods to remove, reduce, or mitigate toxic substances introduced into soil or ground water via anthropogenic activities and processes include pump and treat systems, soil vapor extraction, incineration, and containment. (montana.edu)
  • A leading expert explains it is important to understand how biofilms form as they are often the basis of chronic infections and also of bioremediation processes. (sciencedaily.com)
  • In the 2009 Fleming lecture, given at the Society for General Microbiology's meeting in Harrogate March 30, Dr Nicola Stanley-Wall from the University of Dundee explained that it is important to understand how biofilms form as they are often the basis of chronic infections and also of bioremediation processes. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Bioremediation offers a clean-up technology that works to speed natural degradation processes (Lee and deMora, 1999), and it has already achieved notable success following the spill from the Exxon Valdez in Alaska (Prince and Bragg, 1997). (nationalacademies.org)
  • UNICEF, power producers, bulk water suppliers and local governments are early adopters of low cost bioremediation, such as aerobic bacteria tablets which are simply dropped into water. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cara Wray (2014 - 2018) Microbial Communities in Water Treatment Plants: Fate of Coliforms and other Bacteria . (ncl.ac.uk)
  • More detailed information on how bacteria develop into biofilms will allow scientists to work on alternative strategies to treat biofilm related infections and may improve technologies for waste water treatment plants or microbial fuel cells. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Spirulina is a type of blue-green bacteria known as cyanobacteria that grows in both fresh and salt water. (studysmarter.co.uk)
  • 2015 ) Characterization of the relative importance of human- and infrastructure-associated bacteria in grey water: a case study. (academictree.org)
  • Numerous pitfalls have been identified with the application of indicator bacteria for the analysis of water quality. (sun.ac.za)
  • Oxidations enhance the water-solubility of organic compounds and their susceptibility to further degradation by further oxidation and hydrolysis. (wikipedia.org)
  • It is also crucial that microbiology students become competent in general microbiological techniques and acquire critical scientific thinking skills. (montana.edu)
  • This study investigated the impact assessment of poultry wastes discharge from a nearby poultry farm on the physico-chemical and microbiological water quality of Olosuru Stream, Ikire, Southwestern Nigeria. (scirp.org)
  • Bioremediation techniques can be classified as (i) in situ techniques, which treats polluted sites directly, vs (ii) ex situ techniques which are applied to excavated materials. (wikipedia.org)
  • Further, limitations and potential of both ex situ and in situ bioremediation as viable alternatives to conventional remediation are explained and addressed. (montana.edu)
  • She is also interested in water quality, including the factors controlling dissolved oxygen dynamics and metabolism and in-situ nutrient analysis. (uwf.edu)
  • The end goal of bioremediation is to remove or reduce harmful compounds to improve soil and water quality. (wikipedia.org)
  • Marcos Quintela Baluja (2014 - 2019) Urban Water Cycle and Antibiotic Resistance Genes Dissemination . (ncl.ac.uk)
  • At the graduate level, the Department offers Masters of Science and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in microbiology and immunology. (montana.edu)
  • For heavy metals, bioremediation offers few solutions. (wikipedia.org)
  • Development of bioluminescence-based bioreporter systems for real time monitoring of heavy metals in environmental water samples. (edu.pk)
  • The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is pleased to announce that Prof Maggie Momba, SARChI Chair holder of Water Quality and Wastewater Management, and Prof Dr habil Christian Wolkersdorfer, SARChI Chair in Mine Water Management, both from the Faculty of Science, are the newly-elected members of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf). (tut.ac.za)
  • The study has been carried out to apply GIS for assessing the ground water quality in terms of its physico -chemical parameters of 45 samples collected in and around Coimbatore District, Tamilnadu, India. (omicsonline.org)
  • These areas include the bioremediation of oil and other spills, the health of coral reefs and other marine environments, and potential threats to human health caused by toxic blooms and microbial contamination. (nationalacademies.org)
  • L. pneumophila is primarily aquatic and endemic to warm water in the built environment (e.g., cooling towers, shower heads, and water fountains) and in natural environments (e.g., rivers and lakes) ( 1 , 2 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Kapoor V, Wendell D. ( 2013 ) Engineering bacterial efflux pumps for solar-powered bioremediation of surface waters. (academictree.org)
  • Prof Momba conducts research activities on various aspects of water, with emphasis on drinking water purification and wastewater management, health-related water microbiology and bioremediation. (tut.ac.za)
  • After 28 years of specialising in the field of water research, she is a National Research Foundation (NRF) C1-rated scientist. (tut.ac.za)
  • Her research achievements led to an international award for Outstanding Community Support in 2004, a South African Women in Water Award and a Vice-Chancellor's Senior Researcher Medal in 2005. (tut.ac.za)
  • These awards elevated her status as an excellent researcher and a world-class expert in terms of water research in South Africa and beyond. (tut.ac.za)
  • In 2021, the Water Research Commission recognised her as one of the Legends of Water Research in South Africa. (tut.ac.za)
  • Her research in water quality has attracted global recognition as evidenced by the collaborations she has established with other universities beyond the borders of South Africa and the number of students originating from many parts of Africa who have studied under her guidance and mentorship. (tut.ac.za)
  • The societal challenges that Prof Momba tackles in her water research work bring science, especially microbiology, to the communities where problems related to poor water quality have caused serious ill health and death due to waterborne diseases from contaminated water. (tut.ac.za)
  • She is a member of no fewer than 16 national and international scientific committees such as the Water Research Commission (WRC) Steering Committee, Water Institute of South Africa, Editorial Board of Water SA, International Water Association, DNA Barcoding of Life Committee, Advanced, evaluating the societal impact of science and reviewer of 13 globally renowned refereed journals. (tut.ac.za)
  • In 2014, he was provided the South African Research Chair for Acid Mine Water Treatment at Tshwane University of Technology. (tut.ac.za)
  • He held the world's first Industrial Research Chair for Mine Water Remediation and Management at Cape Breton University, Nova Scotia, Canada. (tut.ac.za)
  • Her current research includes water quality and nitrogen cycling in sea grass beds to guide restoration efforts, effects of phosphorus spills on estuarine biogeochemistry and the impact of artificial reefs on primary production, nutrient cycling and fish production. (uwf.edu)
  • For lab technologists and microbiologists, understanding microbiology is crucial for diagnosing and treating infections, developing vaccines, conducting research, and ensuring the safety of various industries like food production and healthcare. (labtestsguide.com)
  • Dr. Pruden's research seeks to advance water engineering and agricultural practices through deeper understanding of the microbial communities inhabiting these systems. (vt.edu)
  • The fundamental aim of our current research is to provide communities in urban informal settlements and ultimately rural areas with a sustainable solution to water shortage and availability, by the utilisation of the under-exploited and natural resource, rainwater. (sun.ac.za)
  • Research in sustainable construction methodology to reduce water impacts and construction law topics. (mines.edu)
  • 2019. Water quality trends following anomalous phosphorus inputs to Grand Bay, Mississippi, USA. (uwf.edu)
  • During the 20th symposium on health-related water microbiology held in Vienna/Austria, on 15 - 20 September 2019, Prof Momba received the Leadership Excellence Award by the Global Water Pathogen Project (GWPP). (tut.ac.za)
  • Approaches for oxygen addition below the water table include recirculating aerated water through the treatment zone, addition of pure oxygen or peroxides, and air sparging. (wikipedia.org)
  • Soil is a mix of varying amounts of inorganic matter, organic matter, water, and air. (jakesonline.org)
  • This interdisciplinary training makes Environmental Engineering Microbiology a natural fit for me. (vt.edu)
  • While general indicator and chemical analysis of the unpasteurized and pasteurized water will be conducted, various viability assays, such as viability-qPCR, will be optimised and applied to accurately determine the efficiency of the systems to reduce the level of pathogens in treated rainwater. (sun.ac.za)
  • She has generated several water treatment guidelines geared towards the improvement of water quality. (tut.ac.za)
  • By using a geographic information tool the quality of ground water is easily revealed the current status of ground water in Coimbatore District. (omicsonline.org)
  • She has worked on water quality issues and seagrass restoration with local NGOs and state agencies. (uwf.edu)
  • The concentrations of most parameters exceeded recommended permissible limits of the Nigerian Standard for Drinking Water and World Health Organization for freshwater quality. (scirp.org)
  • The water quality of a body of water influences its use by the riparian communities for drinking, swimming or commercial purposes. (scirp.org)
  • Source tracking is defined as an investigation plan utilising host-specific markers to identify sources of contamination threatening water quality. (sun.ac.za)
  • storm water quality enhancement. (mines.edu)
  • Bioremediation could prove less expensive and more sustainable than other remediation alternatives. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Department of Microbiology at UW-La Crosse is a University of Wisconsin Center of Excellence! (uwlax.edu)
  • We are the only independent microbiology department among the UW comprehensive universities. (uwlax.edu)
  • The Clinical Laboratory Science major is also housed in our department, and provides outstanding employment opportunities using the skills of microbiology and chemistry to make clinical diagnoses. (uwlax.edu)
  • Agricultural pesticides, which are generously spread over the country travel long distances and can move down until it reaches the water level in detectable concentrations, reaching the aquatic environment at a much greater distance. (biocoreopen.org)
  • In comparison to conventional physicochemical treatment methods bioremediation may offer considerable advantages as it aims to be sustainable, eco-friendly, cheap, and scalable. (wikipedia.org)
  • Utility of each of these conventional methods of treatment of contaminated soil and/or water suffers from recognizable drawbacks and may involve some level of risk. (montana.edu)
  • The water source is therefore deemed not potable and poses hazards to public health if consumed without treatment. (scirp.org)
  • It is thus envisaged that the establishment of this pilot scale, and if successfully implemented future rainwater treatment systems, will present a sustainable development water solution for informal settlements and rural areas by meeting the immediate needs of the Enkanini inhabitants. (sun.ac.za)
  • It was crucial that we address any concerns and the primary aim of the workshop was to explain the principle and simple operation of the treatment system as well as outline the basic maintenance and primary uses of the treated water. (sun.ac.za)
  • energy recovery in water treatment. (mines.edu)