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[edit] Micro-organism vs. Microorganism

So... is it microorganism or micro-organism? Listed both ways on the entry right now... [This commented added by anon]

Yes, I'm not sure about this one. At minimum the article should be consistent: Wnissen 16:05, 11 March 2006 (UTC)
According to Biology, Wallace, Sanders, Ferl, 3rd edition, 1990, it's "microorganism". I'm going to go ahead and change it back to reflect this. Thanks! Flcelloguy (A note?) 16:44, 13 March 2006 (UTC)

Also described as Microorganism in the Oxford English dictionary and Merriam-Webster. This is the proper usage, otherwise we would have to change microbiology to micro-biology! TimVickers 20:19, 10 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks

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[edit] Virus

I gather a virus is not a microorganism? If so, could this be clarified? e.g. "Viruses are not regarded as microorganisms as they are not living and are thus not organisms." --Singkong2005 06:07, 20 April 2006 (UTC)

According to Brock Biology of Microorganisms (Madigan 2006) a virus is considered to be a microorganism. My prof. says that this is not the case, however. Perhaps this reflects a recent change in the microbiliologist's conception (or an ongoining debate)?

[edit] Removal of text

== Different types of microrganisms==
VIRUS: This type of micro-organism is the most difficult to tackle and causes a variety of diseses and infections such as chickenpox, and measles. The structure of a virus consists of the infected cells protected by a protein cell and eventually that cell escapes from the protected protein cell to harm other cells and the 'piggyback' process continues. Human Viruses are often compared to computer viruses because of the simmiliar way in which they operate
BACTERIA: This sort of micro-organism is the total opposite of viruses. Bacterium and bacteria can be fought off easily due to the body's natural defences and with the help of modern day medicines such as antibiotics. White blood cells, an important feature in our immune system adapt their shape depending on the bacteria in the body, after this process the white blood cells produce a clear, relatively thick fluid called antibodies. The antibodies, help with the cell itself to destroy all the bacteria. You are probably wondering why do we take antibiotics when our body does all the work? Antibiotics are used to work in conjunction with antibodies to spped up the process of eliminating bacteria. If a person has some sort of bacteria in their body and the white cells successfully destroy the bacteria then the body will automatically leave some antibodies behind so that if the bacteria appear agian in the body they can be killed off easiy, before they multiply and cause harm.In some cases the excess reproduction of bacteria can cause severe diseases such as impetigo.
FUNGI:This type of micro-organism is useful to humans as much as it is harmful to us. Yeast a well-known fungus, is used to bake bread and brew beer. This occurs because of complicated processes in the fungus cell named 'cell budding'. However fungus can also cause harm to the body temporarily but can easily be cleared away. Athletes foot is caused because of the rapid spread of fungi in wet and damp areas, usally between the toes. Fungi can be cleared easily just like bacteria.
--86.17.115.193 13:24, 24 June 2006 (UTC)adz_619

== Clearing Microrganisms ==
Viruses: A virus can be cleared naturally by the body but antibiotics may be given to speed up the process.
Bacteria: Bacteria in the body and how to clear it is already mentioned. Bacteria in food can easily be killed off to prevent the food poisoning, also kniown as salmonella. To perform this the food must be cooked at a very high tempreature such as 60 degree's celsius or more depending on the food. 
Fungi: Can be cleared with the natural defences of the body and extra care should be taken to make sure prone areas such as in between toes are dry after having a bath or coming out of the swimming pool
--boffin 13:26, 24 June 2006 (UTC)adz_619

Removed the above text, as it is not relevant to the article in its current wording and context. The article on microorganisms should not be concerned with removal or treatment of microbial infections, or any other specific details such as these. Please feel free to add this info to more relevant articles if possible, though. Mushintalk 19:24, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Vandalism

Its sad to see that this page fell prey to Vandalism, I removed it immedately.

[edit] So Microorganism is a germs ?

is it true and i don't understand in scuence-fiction words, please reply asnwers KanuT 18:05, 24 September 2006 (UTC)

  • microorganisms are those organisms that are microscopic in size (protists, bacteria, fungi, some algae etc), as compared to macroorganisms (worms, us, mice, starfish etc). "Germ" is a lay term that normally refers to harmful microorganisms. All "germs" are microorganisms but the same isnt true the other way around ie: not all microorganisms are "germs". MidgleyDJ 21:54, 24 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] AID votes

[edit] Microorganism (35 votes, stays until October 18)

Nominated August 16, 2006; needs at least 36 votes by October 18, 2006
Support
  1. Kafziel 15:17, 16 August 2006 (UTC)
  2. BorgQueen 13:28, 21 August 2006 (UTC)
  3. Runningonbrains 22:12, 21 August 2006 (UTC)
  4. Durova 07:48, 23 August 2006 (UTC)
  5. Ehjort 18:30, 25 August 2006 (UTC)
  6. ClockworkSoul 21:32, 25 August 2006 (UTC)
  7. mirageinred 23:34, 26 August 2006 (UTC)
  8. Espresso Addict 21:17, 27 August 2006 (UTC)
  9. Tjss(Talk) 23:55, 28 August 2006 (UTC)
  10. TransNique 04:51, 29 August 2006 (UTC)
  11. Speedystickd 05:05, 29 August 2006 (UTC)
  12. TimVickers 20:15, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
  13. WS 22:37, 2 September 2006 (UTC)
  14. --Jelloyeti 08:56, 3 September 2006 (UTC)
  15. EamonnPKeane 11:41, 3 September 2006 (UTC)
  16. Gray Porpoise 10:46, 5 September 2006 (UTC)
  17. --Tachikoma 16:06, 7 September 2006 (UTC)
  18. Nbound 12:39, 16 September 2006 (UTC)
  19. Ehjort 15:14, 16 September 2006 (UTC)
  20. Daniel's page ☎ 20:25, 16 September 2006 (UTC)
  21. --SasaStefanovic • 01:31, 20 September 2006 (UTC)
  22. `'mikka (t) 17:56, 21 September 2006 (UTC)
  23. Adam Cuerden talk 19:56, 21 September 2006 (UTC)
  24. Cory Liu 02:01, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
  25. Dar-Ape (talk) 23:20, 23 September 2006 (UTC)
  26. Vsion 02:21, 25 September 2006 (UTC)
  27. DancingPenguin 04:47, 30 September 2006 (UTC)
  28. Gay Cdn (talk) (email) (Contr.) 12:08, 30 September 2006 (UTC)
  29. Chino 03:11, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
  30. Benbread 15:09, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
  31. Major Bloodnok 08:15, 2 October 2006 (UTC)
  32. Samsara (talk • contribs) 14:12, 2 October 2006 (UTC)
  33. Brianmcgee17 19:47, 6 October 2006 (UTC)
  34. Kyoko 19:28, 7 October 2006 (UTC)
  35. ExterayT.C 00:11, 8 October 2006 (UTC)
Comments
  • I was amazed that such a significant topic basically consists of three paragraphs and a "see also" section. This could be a great article if some knowledgeable people can get together on it. Kafziel 15:17, 16 August 2006 (UTC)
  • I found really useful, though it could do with a little more info as it is a developing field and many people are interested in it. I agree with Kafziel that 'it could be a great article if some knowledgeable people can get together on it'.Silver4
  • This is about scientific informations which is Microorganism, and we can make scientific(Biologic) section. That would be best option. Daniel's page ☎ 03:40, 17 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Microbiology

Microbiology defines itself as the study of microorganisms, so that topic should be about the same as this one. We should merge the two, or duplicate the content missing here. For instance, the microbiology article explains history better, links to microbial cell structure (note piped link) and agar plate, and at least mentions medical, evolutionary, and food microbiology. Art LaPella 19:44, 9 October 2006 (UTC)

Content should definitely be merged, but I'm not so sure about merging the entire articles... after all, Neuroscience and nervous system are separate articles, as are Immunology and Immune system. By the way, thanks for fixing my spelling errors :) (I have made sure there are none in this post.) Dar-Ape 03:49, 10 October 2006 (UTC)
My usual edits are simple things like spelling, not composing and merging. Art LaPella 17:28, 10 October 2006 (UTC)
I agree that they should remain separate articles - perhaps the "history" section of microorganism could be trimmed and a link made to the section on the history of microbiology. Otherwise, I think there is very little overlap between the two articles. Dr Aaron 06:22, 6 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Info?

I find it highly disappointing that an article with high importance in science is so woefully lacking in information. Something needs to be done as soon as possible to fix this. To stub everything is just a cop out of the hard work needed to improve this article. I suggest that we find someone who has the time and expertise to improve this article to a good standard, or put it on the article drive again. I would myself but i don't know enough or have the time to do it. To put it simply, I'm not impressed. Random articles 09:47, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] first life forms

Hi. I've attempted to cite source for the claim that single-cell microorganisms were the first form of life, but for some reason it was deleted!. As none of us (afaik) were there when life started, we can't state this as fact can we, but we can cite sources. Correct? --Rebroad 19:52, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

Which chapter of the book was this statement in? TimVickers 20:09, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
No idea! But some sort of source needs to be cited, or a [citation needed] tag added until the source is cited, at least. --Rebroad 12:08, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
I ask as I couldn't find any mention of the origin of life when I looked in the Origin of the Species. Moreover, this sentence had a reference, so I think it would be illogical to add a "citation needed" tag as there is already a citation. I have added further references and removed the weasel words "according to popular scientific belief" as all of this article deals with scientific ideas about microorganisms. There is no reason to add this phrase in one place and not everywhere. TimVickers 15:14, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
Please read the policy on weasel words. TimVickers 00:29, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
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