Viruses, Bacteria, and Archaea in Media
- ArchaeaNote: The term "archaebacteria" is no longer used, just simply, "Archaea." Mr. Andersen from Bozeman describes these ancient organisms in a 7:15 minute YouTube video.
- Viral ReplicationStarting with Ben Franklin's study of colds, Mr. Andersen from Bozeman Science explains the viral lytic and lysogenic cycles. A 10:29 YouTube video.
- Mutations and Bacterial ResistanceA 5:04 animated video that demonstrates how bacteria become resistant to antibiotics.
TED-Ed: How We Conquered the Deadly Smallpox Virus
Microbes in the News
- Amber Discovery Indicates Lyme Disease Is Older Than Human RaceResearchers studying ticks in 25 million-year-old have discovered the ticks were infected with Borrelia, the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. A 2014 article from esciencenews.com
- Predatory organisms at ocean depthsViruses populations far outweigh bacteria in ocean floor sediments. Researchers look at why in ths 2014 article from sciencedaily.com
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