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Top 200 Microbiology Universities in the World (Updated 2021)

January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 by Sagar Aryal

Disclaimer: If there are any copyright issues regarding the name, logo, and information of the universities, please email us at [email protected] Ranking Source: U.S. News Best Global Universities The subject fields used in the analysis came from subject schemas in Clarivate, which uses the content and citation indicators from the Web of Science. Publications are limited to those published between 2014 …

Top 10 Microbiology Universities in the United States (2021)

January 25, 2021January 21, 2021 by Sagar Aryal

University Logo Source: Respective Universities Website. Disclaimer: Logos are only used for educational purposes. If there are any copyright issues regarding the name, logo, and information of the universities, please email us at [email protected] Ranking Source: U.S. News Best Global Universities The subject fields used in the analysis came from subject schemas in Clarivate, which uses the content and citation indicators …

Feedback Mechanism- Definition, Types, Process, Examples, Applications

January 21, 2021 by Anupama Sapkota

Feedback Mechanism Definition The feedback mechanism is the physiological regulatory system in a living body that works to return the body to the normal internal state or homeostasis. These mechanisms are also found in nature in different ecosystems and animal groups. The feedback mechanism in the living system occurs in the form of a loop which assists in the maintenance …

Cilia- Definition, Structure, Formation, Types, Functions, Examples

January 20, 2021 by Anupama Sapkota

Cilia Definition Cilia are tiny hair-like appendages present on the eukaryotic cell surface that provides a means of locomotion to different protozoans and animals. The term ‘cilia’ is a Latin term meaning eyelash indicating the tiny eyelash-like appearance of the structure. Cilia are most prominent in protozoans of the phylum Ciliophora which are characterized by the presence of cilia. Ciliated …

Flagella- Definition, Structure, Types, Arrangement, Functions, Examples

January 20, 2021January 19, 2021 by Anupama Sapkota

Flagella Definition A flagellum or flagella is a lash or hair-like structure present on the cell body that is important for different physiological functions of the cell. The term ‘flagellum’ is the Latin term for whip indicating the long slender structure of the flagellum that resembles a whip. Flagella are characteristic of the members of the protozoan group Mastigophora, but …

Top 10 Microbiology Universities in Germany (Updated 2021)

January 25, 2021January 18, 2021 by Sagar Aryal

Best Microbiology Universities in Germany

Streptococcus mutans- An Overview

January 13, 2021 by Anupama Sapkota

What is Streptococcus mutans? Streptococcus mutans is a Gram-positive coccus that is a major inhabitant of the oral cavity and is considered a significant contributor of tooth decay and cavities. Streptococci are spherical or ovoid cells, arranged in chains or pairs where many species are members of the commensal microflora on mucosal membranes of humans or animals, and some are …

Z-test- definition, formula, examples, uses, z-test vs t-test

January 8, 2021 by Anupama Sapkota

z-test definition z-test is a statistical tool used for the comparison or determination of the significance of several statistical measures, particularly the mean in a sample from a normally distributed population or between two independent samples. Like t-tests, z tests are also based on normal probability distribution. Z-test is the most commonly used statistical tool in research methodology, with it …

P-value- definition, formula, table, finding p-value, significance

January 8, 2021 by Anupama Sapkota

p-value definition The p-value or the calculated probability is the best probability to provide the smallest level of significance at which the null hypothesis is not true. It is the best-case scenario under which the test results will be the same as the results actually observed under the condition that the null hypothesis is correct. A small p-value indicates the …

ANOVA- definition, one-way, two-way, table, examples, uses

January 8, 2021 by Anupama Sapkota

ANOVA Definition ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) is a statistical tool to test the homogeneity of different groups based on their differences. ANOVA is the method of analyzing the variance in a set of data and dividing the variance into groups according to the sources of those variations. ANOVA is based on the principle that the total amount of differences in …