Tree of life Flashcards
Using microbes to cure diseases , discovery of microbes , the 5 kingdoms, defining prokaryotes , differences between eukaryotes and prokaryotes , 3 domains of life, unique features of archaea , endosymbiotic theory
1
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Who first discovered that microbes can be used to cure diseases and when?
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Ge Hong - 350AD
2
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What processes are used in order to be able to use microbes to cure diseases? x6
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Fecal Microbiota transplant, Engineered Microbes, Phage therapy, Biological therapies, Microbial Metabolite therapy , Defined Microbial Consortia
3
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What is the role of Fecal Microbiota Transplant?
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Transferring healthy microbiota to treat IBD
3
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What is the role of Engineered Microbes?
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Modifying bacterial strains for therapeutic benefits
4
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What is the role of Phage Therapy?
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Using viruses to selectively remove harmful bacteria
5
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What is the role of Biological Therapies?
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Standard care in IBD
6
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What is the role of Microbial Metabolite Therapy?
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Using microbial byproducts for treatment
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