Microbiologist
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A microbiologist is a biologist that studies the field of microbiology. They typically hold a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in microbiology. Microbiologists can be known under different names depending on the field of microbiology they specialize in:
- Bacteriologists - work in the field of bacteriology and study bacteria.
- Environmental Microbiologists - work in the field of environmental science and study microbial processes in the environment.
- Food Microbiologists - work in the food industry and study microorganisms that cause foodborne illness and spoilage.
- Industrial Microbiologists - generally work in field of biotechnology and study microorganisms that produce useful products.
- Medical Microbiologists - medical practitioners (doctors) who have chosen to specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of microbial diseases in patients.
- Mycologists - work in the field of mycology and study fungi.
- Protozoologists - work in the field of protozoology and study protists.
[edit] Famous Microbiologists
- Jules Bordet
- Alexander Fleming
- Robert Koch
- Rebecca Lancefield
- Antony van Leeuwenhoek
- Louis Pasteur
- Sergei Winogradsky
- Alexandre Yersin
- Nancy Millis
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