Spores of fungus, <em>Candida albicans</em> b/w Spores of fungus, <em>Candida albicans</em>

Spores of fungus, Candida albicans

The long strands are the tubular filaments (hyphae) that have developed from the fungal spores. Yeast cells (rounded, yellow) are budding from the ends of the hyphae (red). Candida albicans causes the infection known as candidiasis which affects the moist mucous membranes of the body, such as skin folds, mouth, respiratory tract and vagina. Oral and vaginal conditions are known as thrush.

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    The nitrogen cycle

    16th May, 2012

    Dariel Burdass explains the nitrogen cycle and presents a practical to isolate microbes from root nodules. Christine Campbell discusses the work of the Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa and how they can supply schools with materials for classroom experiments, and Tristan Bunn writes about the new BBSRC practical biofuel activities.

     

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    Fighting Fit and Algal Antics

    2nd March, 2012

    Fighting fit and algal antics; Vicki Symington describes SGM's time at the ASE in Liverpool. We also highlight the Practical Microbiology Techniques videos that are available on our video portal.

     

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    I'm a Scientist, Get me out of here!

    15th December, 2011

    I'm a Scientist, Get me out of here! is an award-winning online event where students get to meet, talk to and, most importantly, question scientists about their research, their jobs and their lives. SGM Education and Outreach Officer Vicki Symington presents a teacher's view of the event.

     

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    The life and times of Florence Nightingale

    4th August, 2011

    Vicki Symington describes the life and times of the first advocate for good hygiene - Florence Nightingale, and looks at the resources that SGM offers to help you in your education and outreach activities.

     

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  • May 2011 Microbiology Today

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    The social media staff room

    27th May, 2011

    Donna Lecky describes the fun and free microbiology, hygiene and health educational resource 'e-Bug', and Vicki Symington looks at the role of new and social media in education.

     

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