Microbiology is the branch of biology or the life sciences that studies microorganisms and their effects on humans. It is the study of organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye, which includes the sub-specialties of virology, mycology, parasitology, and bacteriology.
Recommended Resources
American Society for Microbiology
ASM's membership policies and benefits are described, and a membership directory is presented, along with its publications, professional development services, awards and grants, educational programs, and public policy activities.
http://www.asm.org/
The American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) is a non-profit organization which is the main repository of cell lines in the United States. Web site offers information on established cell lines.
http://www.atcc.org/
Reviews in Medical Microbiology
Reviews in Medical Microbiology covers developments and techniques in medical microbiology, virology, mycology, parasitology, clinical microbiology, and hospital infection.
http://journals.lww.com/revmedmicrobiol/pages/
