Microorganisms live in the soil, water and air, and in the bodies of other organisms. You have already learnt about them in the previous lass. Al virus, some bacteria and some fungi are harmful, but most microorganisms are beneficial. Let us discuss some useful microorganisms. Useful bacteria 1) Most bacteria are decomposers. Some decompose plant ...
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs most commonly caused by a bacterium or virus, but can also result from inhalation of endemic fungi. Here are the most common. What Is Pneumonia? Pneumonia occurs when the lungs’ air sacs and small airways fill with liquid and cannot function properly. When gas exchange is impeded, the ...
It’s an embarrassing problem to have. Smelly shoe odor is no laughing matter and if the sweat glands in your feet are overactive, it can be a challenge to correct this frustrating problem. Smelly shoe odor arises when the proper conditions exist to support the growth of bacteria and fungi in shoes. These bacteria and ...
To find the cure for cancer, we really need to know what we are dealing with. Why do cells suddenly start replicating out of control? Why are cancers often different colors, not normally found in the human body? Why do cancers spread through the body? More than a million species of fungi exist on earth, ...
Stinky feet are an embarrassing annoyance that leaves many people not wanting to remove their shoes until they get home and can jump in the shower. The reason feet become odorous is based upon genetics, footwear choices that do not allow the feet to breathe, and bacteria and fungi that are growing on the feet. ...
Spores are akin to microscopic fungus seeds that are so small they can easily become airborne and inhaled. Anyone who has ever stomped on a puffball mushroom has probably seen the cloud of fungal spores that explode into the air around it. Spores of fungi are everywhere, they cannot be avoided. There are even millions ...
Mushroom growing is an exciting endeavor, but it takes a lot of planning and a lot of knowledge. Some may assume that growing a mushroom is the same as growing a plant, but these are two very different types of farming. In fact, biologically, fungi have more in common with animals than plants! Plants make ...
