Open Question: what conditions are needed for microorganisms to grow?
eg. water
Dominican deputies approve Treaty on microorganisms
SANTO DOMINGO. The Chamber of Deputies yesterday ratified the Treaty of Budapest on the Recognition of the International Deposit of Microorganisms for Procedure regarding Patents
Size Limits of Very Small Microorganisms: Proceedings of a Workshop
Size Limits of Very Small Microorganisms: Proceedings of a Workshop
Variation and Evolution in Plants and Microorganisms: Toward a New
Variation and Evolution in Plants and Microorganisms: Toward a New Synthesis 50 Years after Stebbins
Fundamental Questions in Biology: Cooperation among Microorganisms [2]
The first paper in the series is Cooperation among Microorganisms by Ned S. Wingreen* (Princeton Molecular Biology) and Levin. They outline that, while it is obvious that cells cooperate (see any higher organism as a perfect example),
Scientists: Ethane and Propane Produced by Microorganisms in
During an expedition off the South American coast, an international team of ocean scientists discovered that the gases ethane and propane are widespread, and are being produced by microorganisms in deeply buried sediments. Prof
Specialised microorganisms feed on methane, reduce emissions of
Fortunately, some specialised microorganisms feed on methane and thereby reduce emissions of For the first time, a German-French research team showed which methane consuming microorganisms thrive in the ice-cold Arctic deep-sea.
New Microorganisms Discovered to Contribute in the Occurrence of
A series of elaborate medical studies conducted by medical researchers at Rockefeller University have identified that a microorganism neglected in the past (a bacteriophage virus that feeds on bacteria) may have a major contribution in
Rapid breakdown of brominated flame retardants by soil microorganisms
Soil microorganisms were found to degrade brominated flame retardants, compounds currently classified as environmental contaminants. Chemical and biological analytical techniques are investigated to capture degradative pathways.
Circadian Clocks in Microorganisms [A Blog Around The Clock]
Circadian Clocks in MicroorganismsThe first in a series of posts on circadian clocks in microorganisms (from February 23, 2006) Read the rest of this post | Read the comments on this post

BBC Schools Science C Micro-organisms
An interactive scene where ren aged 10-11 can spot micro-organisms, and sort them according to whether they are harmful or beneficial.
WDCM World Data Centre for Microorganisms
An electronic gateway to databases on microbes and cell lines and resources on biodiversity, molecular biology and genomes.
Biology4Kids.com: Microorganisms
We'll give the big overview on the variety of microorganisms here. Current Page: Biology4Kids.com | Microorganisms | Organisms
DSMZ Microorganisms
DSMZ, the German Resource Centre for Biological Material.
US FDA/CFSAN Bad Bug Book: Introduction to Foodborne Pathogenic
The US Food and Drug Administration's handbook which provides basic fac regarding foodborne pathogenic microorganisms and natural toxins.

Biology4Kids.com: Microorganisms
We'll give the big overview on the variety of microorganisms here. Current Page: Biology4Kids.com | Microorganisms | Organisms
DSMZ - Microorganisms
DSMZ, the German Resource Centre for Biological Material.
US FDA/CFSAN - Bad Bug Book: Introduction to Foodborne Pathogenic
The US Food and Drug Administration's handbook which provides basic facts regarding foodborne pathogenic microorganisms and natural toxins.
Microbiology > Microorganisms in the Yahoo! Directory
Yahoo! reviewed these sites and found them related to Microbiology > Microorganisms.
Thermophilic microorganisms
Microorganisms can be grouped into broad (but not very precise) In each case we find a zonation of microorganisms according to their temperature optima.
Profiles of microorganisms: the microbial world
Includes information and pictures on many aspects of microbiology. Covers numerous topics currently under investigation at the University of Edinburgh.
Microorganisms in foods
There is a constant struggle between useful and harmful microorganisms in our bodies and Food-related microorganisms are presented below in the form of
The Environmental Literacy Council - Microorganisms
Did you know that there are more microorganisms in your body than there are people on Although microorganisms are very tiny, the combined weight of all