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What is a Microbiologist?

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What is a Microbiologist?

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A microbiologist is a scientist who studies organisms called microbes. Microbes can take the form of bacteria, viruses, or fungi. The microbiologist is trained to study these microbes in depth. He or she must be familiar with the microbes’ environments, how they live, and the effect they have on the world around them. As microbes are diverse, microbiologists tend to have their own specific area of study. often focused on a specific type of microbe. Microbiologists who study only bacteria are called bacteriologists. Those who study viruses are known as virologists. One of the main research aims of the microbiologist is to find out how microbes affect the world around them. Certain types of microbes are harmful to humans, and a microbiologist may study the reasons for this, along with ways to prevent infection in humans. An immunologist studies how the body defends itself against certain microbes. Throughout history, many fatal diseases have been eradicated thanks to the help of the micr

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Although known by many different titles, a microbiologist is a scientist who studies living organisms and infectious agents many of whom can only be seen with a microscope. They also study the interaction of microorganisms with people. Every day microbiologists around the world explore, investigate, and discover how these organisms, called microbes, exist and affect our lives.

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Asked in Jobs & Careers at 5:37 PM on December 04, 2008 Tags: microbiologist

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