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RESEARCH GUIDES
Biology: Microbiology
Web sites and library resources to support the various Biology courses at Austin Community College.
This online encyclopedia is restricted to ACC students and staff. If you're off campus, you will use your ACC eID to access. An excellent authoritative source for all areas of biology.
Articles about biochemistry and physiology, developmental biology, ecology, evolution, genetics, microbiology and plant science.
The study of microscopic organisms and their effects.
(If you need articles on these topics, use the "Finding Biology Articles" tab, above)
The major professional organization in the field. The "Microbiology for the Public" area is good for beginners, while the "Science" area has more advanced info.
Foodborne pathogenic microorganisms and toxins are covered. From the FDA and the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. This is a 264-page online book.
From the American Society for Microbiology. Collection of mainly visuals on the topic. Various lab protocols are also described. Perhaps easiest way to use in the "Search" choices on right margin.
