Microbiology research involves studying microscopic organisms that are unicellular, multicellular, or acellular, such as: bacteria, viruses, protozoa, archaea, and fungi. Given the complexities of the subject, researchers must specialise in a range of disciplines, including: biochemistry, physiology, cell biology, ecology, evolution, and the clinical aspects of microorganisms (microorganisms are associated with multiple diseases, including: tuberculosis, rabies, diphtheria, hepatitis, plague, and leprosy).
Cells are either classified as eukaryotic (animals, plants, protists, and fungi) or prokaryotic (bacteria). Eukaryotes are defined as organisms whose nucleus is enclosed within membranes, while prokaryotes, all of which are microorganisms, are defined as organisms which have no membrane-bound organelles.
Microbiologists have previously relied on culture, staining, and microscopy to undertake their research. However, less than 1% of microorganisms present in common environments can actually be cultured in isolation, significantly limiting the effectiveness of this approach. Consequently, microbiologists often rely on molecular biology tools, such as DNA sequence-based identification, to study microorganisms.
We offer a comprehensive portfolio of antibodies, proteins, and assays for microbiology research that exhibit high specificity, activity, performance, and reproducibility in a range of techniques, including: Western Blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Immunofluorescence (IF), Immunocytochemistry (ICC), and ELISA. These tools are commonly used to study infectious diseases & pathogens, veterinary pathologies, and microbial proteins & toxins.