Abstract The small Hawaiian squid Euprymna scolopes and the planktonic bacterium Vibrio fischerii are partners in a rather intriguing symbiotic association. The squid harbors the bioluminescent - literally, glowing - bacteria within a small chamber on its underside, providing protection for the squid via a phenomenon known as counter-illumination. This paper provides a general survey of the symbiosis, its mechanisms and its biology and describes ongoing research into the biological system.
From the Paper "The Hawaiian islands and the waters surrounding them teem with the activities of life. Species native to Hawaii's offshore area run a veritable gamut from microscopic plankton- small, free-floating organisms, including some bacterial species- to a wealth of relatively large animal species. Even in such a biologically diverse environment, however, it is fair to say that the small squid Euprymna scolopes is, as the proverbial saying goes, the little fish in a big pond."
Abstract This essay provides a short outline of the extensive medical developments that were first used in medieval Islam. It explains that developments occurred in all areas of medicine including facilities, bacteriology, anesthesia, surgery, ophthalmology and pharmacology. The paper concludes that the influences of Islamic medicine can still be seen even today in the modern world.
From the Paper "Candidates for medical study received basic preparation from private tutors through private lectures and self study. Anatomy was taught by the dissection of several organisms. Alchemy was a prerequisite for entry to medical school and the study of medicinal herbs was also included in study. Once the basic training was complete, the candidate was admitted as an apprentice in a hospital where he did full clinical training. Students were assigned in small groups and to experienced instructors for ward rounds, discussions, lectures, and reviews. As the students progressed in their studies they were exposed more and more to the subjects of diagnosis and judgment. The students had the responsibility of keeping records for all of the patients (Syed)."
Abstract This research work seeks to isolate and characterise microorganisms found in Ekosodin, Benin City. It examines borehole (underground) water for microorganisms and investigates the quality of the drinking water. The paper also analyses the tests that were performed and discusses the results. Finally, the paper presents recommendations for the future.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Origin Of Water
Sources Of Water (Underground)
Importance Of Water
Microbes And Underground (Borehole) Water
Literature Review
Availability Of Underground Water
Major Sources Of Pollution Of Groundwater
Underground Water Quality
Aim
Materials And Method
Total Bacterial Count
Cultural Characterization
Pure Culture Preparation And Preservation
Gram Staining
Motility Test
Oxidase Test
Coagulase Test
Biochemical Test
Discussion And Conclusion
Recommendation
From the Paper "The borehole water in Ekosodin and environs is the sole potable water supplied to sixty per cent of the students on campus. Therefore the basis of the investigation is on the quality of the said water. The selected borehole water samples were analyzed for the presence of coliform bacteria, as this is one of the means of assessing the purity of water supplied to the school in general."
"The result above shows that the presumptive count and mean of the water samples is 4.48 bacterial per 100ml of water. This falls within the normal range of standard values suggested by the World Health Organization (1971). At this point, the water could have been accepted for consumption but the usefulness of this count as an indicator of bacterial water contamination or its consumption quality has been questioned by some analysis partly because coliform bacterial detection which are potentially subjected to inferences."
