The Science of Microbiology

Microbiology is the the study of microscopic organisms and how they interact with humans and the environment.

The information gained by microbiologists can be applied to many medicinal and commercial endeavors.

Understanding microbes gives us the ability to fight pathogens using immunization, antiseptics, and antibiotics.

Modern microbiology began with the discovery of microbes in the 1600s and the scope and scale of the field continues to expand today.