A multidisciplinary field, microbiology uses the techniques of chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, ecology, pathology, and physiology to study organisms ranging from viruses and parasites to tapeworms. Microbiologists study the role of microscopic organisms in infectious diseases. They also investigate gene expression at the molecular level, biochemistry of cell surfaces, cell populations in various organs, and the role of microorganisms in biodegradation.
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