G S Sachin

Applications and scope of pharmaceutical microbiology

April 7, 2023February 12, 2022 Pharmacy Freak Editorial Team G S Sachin

Pharmaceutical microbiology plays an important role in ensuring the safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical products. It involves the study of microorganisms and their interactions with pharmaceuticals. The application of pharmaceutical microbiology extends to various areas, including drug development, production, and quality control. By understanding the scope and applications of pharmaceutical microbiology, we can better appreciate … Read more

Scope of Microbiology

April 7, 2023February 12, 2022 Pharmacy Freak Editorial Team G S Sachin

Write down the scope of microbiology. The scope of microbiology : Production of Antibiotics Antibiotics are compounds that can inhibit the growth or kill microorganisms. There are two main types of antibiotics: bacteriostatic, which inhibit the growth of bacteria, and bactericidal, which kill the bacteria. In 1929, Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin from Penicillium notatum, which … Read more

History of Microbiology and it’s Development

November 1, 2023February 10, 2022 Pharmacy Freak Editorial Team G S Sachin

The development of microbiology took place in three distinct historical eras :- DISCOVERY ERA In this era, microbial world was explored with the discovery of the microscope. The lens was first invented by Roger Bacone (1267) who developed the lens. Janes & Jansen (1590) developed a crude type of microscope by placing two lenses together … Read more

Introduction to Microbiology

October 21, 2023February 10, 2022 Pharmacy Freak Editorial Team G S Sachin

Microbiology Microbiology is a specialized branch of biology that deals with the study of organisms (particularly microscopic or submicroscopic) which are usually invisible to the naked eye (Greek, micro = small, bios = life, logos = study). Louis Pasteur (1822-95) introduced the term microbiology, who demonstrated that the fermentation process was due to the action … Read more